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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_.

Aaron Rodgers: I have 'a tough decision' to make about future with Packers

In the loss to the 49ers, Rodgers threw zero touchdown passes and was sacked five times.

Buccaneers without All-Pro RT Tristan Wirfs vs. Rams due to ankle injury

For the first time since he joined the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tom Brady will have to play a game without the protection of All-Pro right tackle Tristan Wirfs.

Liverpool, Chelsea make up ground on Manchester City with Sunday wins

Manchester City still holds a significant lead at the top of the Premier League table, but for the first time in a long time, other teams closed the distance.

Alexander Zverev gives brutal assessment of his 'awful' play at Australian Open

Zverev lost in straight sets (6-3, 7-6, 6-3) to 14th-seeded Shapovalav, but he was critical of his performance throughout the tournament. 

Report: Tom Brady 'noncommittal' about returning to play in 2022

Speculation is swirling about Brady's playing future. 

Francis Ngannou talks 'frustrating' feud with Dana White after retaining UFC title

Francis Ngannou is still the UFC heavyweight champion after a come-from-behind win against Ciryl Gane on Saturday. But it was the absence of UFC president Dana White after Ngannou's win that raised eyebrows.

Steelers defensive coordinator Keith Butler announces retirement

Butler joined the Steelers coaching staff in 2003 as a linebackers coach and was promoted to defensive coordinator in 2015.

Watch: Bengals' Jessie Bates intercepts Titans' Ryan Tannehill on first play of game

Bates came close to an interception a few times during the Bengals' 26-19 win over the Las Vegas Raiders, recording three pass defenses. 

Bulls' Alex Caruso suffered fractured wrist from Grayson Allen's flagrant foul

The Bulls say Caruso will be re-evaluated in six to eight weeks.

No. 2 Auburn extends win streak to 15 by beating No. 12 Kentucky

Auburn improved to 18-1 on the year and 7-0 in SEC play. Kentucky's win streak ended at four, and the team dropped to 15-4 with a 5-2 conference record.

Glover Teixeira-Jiří Procházka title fight set for UFC 274

Procházka, 29, has fought only twice in the UFC, making his ascension to a title shot in his third fight one of the fastest climbs in the history of the promotion.

Watch: Manchester United steals win with last-minute goal vs. West Ham

With the win, Manchester United moved ahead of West Ham and climbed to fourth place in the Premier League table.

Bulls coach Billy Donovan rips Bucks' Grayson Allen for 'really dangerous' foul

Allen was ejected after officials decided to elevate the foul to a flagrant two following a replay review.

Steph Curry on first career buzzer-beater: 'It's about time' I made one

Much to his excitement, Curry found space with a step-back and nailed a 20-footer as time expired.

June Jones: 'No coach in their right mind would accept' offer he received from Hawaii

Hawaii is on the hunt for a new head football coach after Todd Graham resigned from the position amid allegations he verbally abused players.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. inducted into NASCAR Hall of Fame

While he hasn't raced in the Cup Series since the end of the 2017 season, Earnhardt has sporadically raced in NASCAR's Xfinity Series.

Bucks knock Bulls out of top spot in Eastern Conference

The game was close throughout with neither team ever leading by more than seven.

Penguins' Sidney Crosby records his first hat trick since 2018

Sidney Crosby has struggled to score goals this season, but the eight-time All-Star put together a vintage performance Friday night with his first hat trick since November 2018.

Clippers erase 24-point deficit in comeback win vs. 76ers

Seven different Clippers scored at least 10 points, and the team shot 46 percent from the field. 

June Jones reportedly declines offer to return as Hawaii coach

Jones was the head coach for Hawaii from 1999 to 2007, leading the team to a 76-41 record during his tenure and a trip to the 2008 Sugar Bowl.

Oregon Ducks RB Travis Dye transfers to USC

Dye finished second in the Pac-12 in both rushing yards (1,271) and rushing touchdowns (16) in the 2021 season.

NFL, NFLPA relax COVID protocols for unvaccinated players

Players who haven't been vaccinated against COVID-19 will no longer be subject to daily testing under the new protocols.

DC Don 'Wink' Martindale, Ravens parting ways after 10 seasons

In 2021, Baltimore finished in the bottom half of the NFL in both points and yards allowed for the first time since 2002.

Norwich City beats Watford in battle to avoid Premier League relegation zone

With the win, Norwich City now has 16 points, while Watford still has just 14.

Nick Bosa clears concussion protocol in time for 49ers' playoff game vs. Packers

Bosa led the NFL with 21 tackles for loss and was fourth in sacks with 15.5.