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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_.

Former Canucks forward Jake Virtanen found not guilty of sexual assault

Former Vancouver Canucks forward Jake Virtanen was found not guilty of sexual assault by a British Columbia jury on Tuesday.

Report: Seahawks RB Chris Carson retiring due to neck injury

Carson, 27, played in only four games with the Seahawks last season before he was sidelined due to the injury. He eventually had surgery in November.

Bengals owner Mike Brown: It'll be 'real challenge' to keep young offensive core together

The Cincinnati Bengals want to keep quarterback Joe Burrow with his young trio of wide receivers: Ja'Marr Chase, Tee Higgins and Tyler Boyd. But working out contracts for all of those players won't be easy.

Jaguars' Josh Allen says team has 'professional setting' now that Urban Meyer is gone

Jacksonville Jaguars pass-rusher Josh Allen was not sad to see former head coach Urban Meyer go. On Tuesday, Allen talked about how much more enjoyable training camp has been under new head coach Doug Pederson.

Bears sign veteran OT Riley Reiff to one-year deal

Reiff allowed just four sacks and committed one penalty in 12 games for the Bengals in 2021 before suffering a season-ending ankle injury in December.

Red Sox president: 'There's been no discussion' of trading Xander Bogaerts, Rafael Devers

The Red Sox could be sellers, but it sounds like they aren't eager to move to left side of their infield.

Orioles' Trey Mancini: I'm treating games 'like it's my last ones here' ahead of deadline

Trey Mancini has spent his entire career with the Baltimore Orioles, but he's aware that will likely change this week. The veteran outfielder and first baseman has resigned himself to the probability that he'll be traded.

Braves outfielder Adam Duvall to have season-ending wrist surgery

Duvall, 33, exited in the third inning of a Saturday game against the Los Angeles Angels with wrist soreness.

Nationals' Victor Robles wears red nose after Madison Bumgarner calls him a 'clown'

After Saturday's game, Bumgarner told reporters that the Washington outfielder admired the homer a little too long for his liking.

Kurt Busch not cleared by doctors for Pocono race after crash in qualifying

Kurt Busch is suffering from "concussion-like symptoms" and will not race Sunday in the M&M's Fan Appreciation 400 at Pocono Raceway, he announced.

Danish cyclist Jonas Vingegaard wins 2022 Tour de France

Danish cyclist Jonas Vingegaard is the 2022 Tour de France champion, beating two-time defending champ Tadej Pogačar for the title by three minutes, 34 seconds.

Texans rookie WR John Metchie III announces leukemia diagnosis

Houston Texans' second-round draft pick John Metchie III announced Sunday that he's been diagnosed with a form of leukemia, likely ending his rookie season before it began.

Bears to wear alternate orange helmet in two October 2022 games

The Chicago Bears joined the growing list of teams set to wear alternate helmets at some point during the 2022 regular season.

Cardinals' Paul Goldschmidt, Nolan Arenado won't travel for series vs. Blue Jays

The St. Louis Cardinals' two most dangerous hitters, Nolan Arenado and NL MVP favorite Paul Goldschmidt, won't travel for a series against the Toronto Blue Jays due to vaccine requirements.

Max Verstappen claims seventh win of season at French GP

Max Verstappen's dominant Formula One season continued Sunday with a win by more than 10 seconds in the French Grand Prix.

Drake cashes $2.3 million bet on UFC's Paddy Pimblett, Molly McCann

UFC fighters Paddy Pimblett and Molly McCann both earned wins Saturday in front of a raucous London crowd and made rapper Drake richer in the process. 

Report: Nationals 'aren't negotiating' off lofty asking price for Juan Soto trade

The Nationals have told teams that it'll cost "four to five top youngsters" — whether that be prospects or young major leaguers — to trade for Soto.

Report: Angels turning away teams interested in trading for Shohei Ohtani

The Los Angeles Angels have received calls from teams wanting to explore a blockbuster trade to acquire reigning AL MVP Shohei Ohtani, but the team has said they have no interest in a deal.

Pirates trade catcher Michael Perez to the Mets

A day after designating Michael Perez for assignment, the Pittsburgh Pirates traded the catcher to the New York Mets for cash considerations.

Report: Suns keep coach Monty Williams with long-term extension

The reigning NBA Coach of the Year is staying with the Phoenix Suns for the foreseeable future.

Watch: Sydney McLaughlin smashes own world record in 400m hurdles

Sydney McLaughlin continued to push the world record in the 400 meter hurdles to another stratosphere, smashing her previous mark by more than seven tenths of a second Friday at the world championships.

Yankees reliever Michael King done for season with fractured elbow

A strong season for New York Yankees reliever Michael King ended Friday night when the pitcher injured his elbow.

Flames, Panthers swap Matthew Tkachuk, Jonathan Huberdeau in blockbuster trade

The Calgary Flames and Florida Panthers announced a massive trade late Friday night.

Karl-Anthony Towns: 'It's championship now or bust' for Timberwolves

The Timberwolves have never reached the NBA Finals and are one of 11 NBA teams with zero titles.

Patrick Mahomes on market for QBs: 'I've made enough money ... it won't matter'

Patrick Mahomes smashed records in 2020 when he signed a 10-year contract extension with the Kansas City Chiefs worth $45 million per year. But three QBs have signed contracts this year that are worth more annually than Mahomes' deal.