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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_.

Packers activate Za'Darius Smith, Whitney Mercilus from IR

Za'Darius Smith and Whitney Mercilus are both available for the Saturday playoff game.

Memphis coach Penny Hardaway tears into media after third straight loss

Memphis won the 2021 NIT Tournament, but it has yet to make the NCAA Tournament during Hardaway's tenure.

UFC heavyweight champ Francis Ngannou has 'moved on' from potential Jon Jones fight

UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou will attempt to defend his title for the first time Saturday when he faces interim champion Cyril Gane, and he says the last person on his mind right now is Jon Jones.

No. 4 Purdue loses to in-state rival Indiana for first time in six years

The Indiana Hoosiers took down their in-state rivals, the No. 4 Purdue Boilermakers, in men's basketball for the first time since 2016 with a 68-65 win Thursday night.

Former All-Star Paul Millsap, Nets agree to part ways

Four-time All-Star forward Paul Millsap is on the trade market.

Texans interview Josh McCown for head coaching job again, despite lack of experience

Josh McCown has never held a coaching job in the NFL or one at the collegiate level, but for the second offseason in a row, he was interviewed by the Houston Texans for their head coaching vacancy.

76ers executive Daryl Morey says 'less likely than likely' Ben Simmons is traded before deadline

With the NBA trade deadline less than three weeks away, Philadelphia 76ers president of basketball operations Daryl Morey told the team's fans not to get their hopes up about a trade involving disgruntled former No. 1 pick Ben Simmons.

Robot umpires to call balls, strikes in Triple-A in 2022

The technology will determine whether a pitch was a ball or strike, and the call will be fed to the umpire via an earpiece. The umpire will relay the call to the players and still be responsible for other calls at home plate.

Rays' plan to play half of home games in Montreal scrapped by MLB

The Rays have played in Tropicana Field since the team's inaugural season in 1998, but have long been looking for a new home. 

NBA investigating Nets assistant who knocked away Wizards pass

Brooklyn Nets assistant coach David Vanterpool is under league investigation for in-game interference after he was seen knocking a Washington Wizards pass out of bounds.

Daniil Medvedev blasts 'low IQ' Australian Open crowd after win vs. Nick Kyrgios

Daniil Medvedev advanced to the third round of the Australian Open by beating Nick Kyrgios (7-6, 6-4, 4-6, 6-2) on Thursday, but the Russian tennis star wasn't in the mood for celebrating.

Watch: Russell Westbrook posterizes Rudy Gobert following criticisms of his effort

Russell Westbrook's time with the Los Angeles Lakers has been disappointing for all parties and the team's three-game losing streak has invited even more criticism. 

Rams blow out Cardinals, 34-11, to advance to divisional round

The Los Angeles Rams dominated the Arizona Cardinals from start to finish in a 34-11 win to breeze through to a divisional round matchup against the defending champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Cardinals' Budda Baker carted off after violent collision

The Cardinals safety was strapped to a stretcher with his head immobilized. Just before he was taken off the field, Baker could be seen lifting his right arm to gesture to his teammates.

Watch: Cardinals' Kyler Murray throws panic pick six to avoid a safety

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray's playoff debut got off to an incredibly rough start against the Los Angeles Rams.

Former Australian Open finalist Petra Kvitová loses in first round in straight sets

Two-time Wimbledon champion and 2019 Australian Open finalist Petra Kvitová came nowhere close to repeating that run in 2022, instead losing in straight sets (6-2, 6-2) against Sorana Cîrstea in the first round.

Grizzlies' Steven Adams breaks up scuffle by picking up Bulls center Tony Bradley

Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant and Chicago Bulls center Tony Bradley got into a heated confrontation Monday night, but it was the way the Grizzlies' Steven Adams broke up the scuffle that had fans talking.

Timo Meier records first five-goal game in Sharks history

Meier's big day was the 51st five-goal game in NHL history, but only the third in the last decade.

Raiders fire general manager Mike Mayock after three seasons

Less than two hours after reports surfaced that the Las Vegas Raiders were already requesting interviews with front office and head coach candidates, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network confirmed that Mike Mayock is out as the team's general manager.

Poland's Robert Lewandowski named Best FIFA Men's Player of 2021

Robert Lewandowski narrowly missed out on winning the Ballon d'Or in November, but the Polish striker's stellar play was recognized Monday when he won the Best FIFA Men's Player Award.

Raiders to interview head coach, GM candidates without firing Rich Bisaccia, Mike Mayock

The Las Vegas Raiders haven't moved on from interim head coach Rich Bisaccia or general manager Mike Mayock, but the team is going window shopping for replacements anyway.

Miles Bridges posts career-high 38 points to lead Hornets past Knicks

The Charlotte Hornets were without LaMelo Ball and Kelly Oubre Jr. for a Martin Luther King Jr. Day game against the New York Knicks, but Miles Bridges picked up the slack and then some.

Eagles QB Jalen Hurts wears walking boot after playoff loss

Hurts, 23, told reporters that the injury wasn't suffered against the Buccaneers and that it's something he's been dealing with for a while. Hurts also said that he hopes he'll be able to avoid surgery.

Buccaneers roll through Eagles with ease, 31-15, in wild-card round

The Buccaneers will advance to face either the Dallas Cowboys or the winner of the Monday night game between the Arizona Cardinals and Los Angeles Rams.

Everton fires manager Rafael Benitez after losing nine of last 13 Premier League matches

Rafael Benitez was fired by Everton on Sunday, a day after a 2-1 loss to Norwich City that was the team's ninth league loss in its last 13.