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Adam Stites

Adam Stites is a Southern California native who lives in a new state every three months. He’s perennially disappointed by both the Jacksonville Jaguars and Arizona State Sun Devils. His dog is named Ramsey after the best cornerback in the NFL. You can follow him on Twitter at @AdamStites_.

Watch: 76ers fans ejected after exchange with Lakers' Carmelo Anthony

In the fourth quarter of a blowout loss against the Philadelphia 76ers, the Los Angeles Lakers' Carmelo Anthony got into a heated exchange with a couple of 76ers fans who were heckling the veteran.

Ravens hire Michigan's Mike Macdonald as new defensive coordinator

The Baltimore Ravens are welcoming back Mike Macdonald to fill their defensive coordinator vacancy.

Warriors' Draymond Green signs multiyear deal to join TNT's 'Inside The NBA'

Golden State Warriors power forward Draymond Green will be making a lot more appearances on TNT after signing a multiyear contract with Turner Sports on Thursday.

USMNT inches closer to World Cup bid with win vs. El Salvador

The United States Men's National Team extended its home winning streak against El Salvador to 15 with a 1-0 win Thursday night that pushed the team a step closer to solidifying a spot in the 2022 World Cup.

NBA names starting lineups for 2022 All-Star Game

With the 2022 NBA All-Star Game just a few weeks away, the league announced the starting five for each conference Thursday. Among the 10 selections are

Evander Kane set to join Oilers after getting cleared by NHL

Evander Kane reached an agreement to join the Edmonton Oilers after getting cleared by the NHL from any further punishment for COVID-19 protocol violations.

Katie Taylor-Amanda Serrano megafight booked for Madison Square Garden

Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano are set to headline Madison Square Garden on April 30 in what is being called by many the best matchup in women's boxing history.

L.A. Clippers rally from 35-point deficit to beat Wizards

According to ESPN Stats and Info, it's the second-largest comeback in the play-by-play era (since 1996), behind only a 36-point comeback that the Utah Jazz pulled off in 1996.

No. 24 Illinois barely holds off rally from No. 10 Michigan State to win, 56-55

The Fighting Illini sit atop the Big Ten standings at 7-2.

Chiefs set record as betting favorite for 13th straight playoff game

The Chiefs are a touchdown favorite over the Bengals in Sunday's AFC Championship Game.

Roger Clemens: I put the Hall of Fame in the rear-view mirror 10 years ago

He earned seven Cy Young Awards during a career that included stints with the Boston Red Sox, Toronto Blue Jays, New York Yankees, and Houston Astros.

Former Red Sox slugger David Ortiz voted first-ballot Hall of Famer

David Ortiz will be the newest member of the National Baseball Hall of Fame after he was voted in Tuesday, the Hall announced. The induction ceremony will be held on July 24.

Colts owner Jim Irsay says NFL teams need a QB who can score 30 points or more

Carson Wentz is under contract with the Indianapolis Colts through the 2024 season, but the team hasn't made any guarantees that he'll be the starting quarterback next season.

Denis Shapovalov: Rafael Nadal received preferential treatment in Aussie Open win

Shapovalov was eliminated in the quarterfinals of the Australian Open after a hard-fought, five-set loss to Nadal, and he made his discontent with the umpire known both during and after the match.

Devin Booker, Chris Paul combine for 60 to lead Suns to seventh straight win

The Phoenix Suns faced a hard fight from the short-handed Utah Jazz on Monday night, but the duo of Devin Booker and Chris Paul turned up the heat when the team needed it to secure a 115-109 win.

Unseeded Madison Keys sweeps No. 4 Barbora Krejčíková in Aussie Open quarters

The win against Krejčíková earned Keys a spot in the semifinals of the Australian Open for the first time since 2015.

49ers' Deebo Samuel expected to play in NFC Championship, despite knee injury

Deebo Samuel limped off the field in the final minute of the team's divisional round win over the Green Bay Packers, but coach Kyle Shanahan doesn't sound worried about Samuel's availability for the NFC Championship.

Flyers' Keith Yandle ties NHL 'Iron Man' record with 964th straight game

Keith Yandle came on to the ice early in the first period of the Philadelphia Flyers' game against the Dallas Stars on Monday night, making it the 964th consecutive NHL regular season game he's played, tying the league record.

49ers coach Kyle Shanahan defends overtime rules after controversial Chiefs-Bills finish

A day after the Kansas City Chiefs advanced to the AFC Championship with an overtime victory against the Buffalo Bills, San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan defended the current NFL overtime format.

Former Ravens coach Brian Billick joins Arizona State staff as offensive analyst

Billick, 67, rose to prominence as offensive coordinator of the Minnesota Vikings and was named the Ravens' head coach in 1999.

Anthony Davis probable for Tuesday game vs. Nets after missing five weeks

In 27 games with the Lakers this season, Davis has averaged 23.3 points and 9.9 rebounds.

Watford FC fires manager Claudio Ranieri less than four months after hire

Watford has lost seven of its last eight Premier League matches with one draw.

Watch: Rams, Buccaneers trade fumbles on back-to-back plays

Von Miller forced and recovered a fumble, but the Rams would waste the opportunity with a fumble of their own on the very next play.

Bucks' Grayson Allen banned one game for flagrant foul that hurt Alex Caruso

Allen was acquired by the Bucks in an August trade with the Memphis Grizzlies.

Tom Brady gets unsportsmanlike penalty for yelling at referee about hit that drew blood

Brady and the Buccaneers had a rough day against the Rams.