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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_.

Steelers OLB T.J. Watt ties Michael Strahan's single-season sack record

Barring an official scoring change of Watt's forced fumble, he and Strahan now own equal shares of the record.

Giants baffle fans with quarterback sneak on long third down

The New York Giants' lackluster season is mercifully coming to an end Sunday and it appears as though coach Joe Judge is more than ready to throw in the towel.

Watch: Lions run trick play to perfection for 75-yard touchdown

After falling behind 7-0 in the first quarter, Detroit evened things up with a wild trick play.

Nick Saban warns of college football 'imbalance' if NIL deals aren't regulated

The Alabama Crimson Tide will play Monday night for a chance to win a seventh national championship since 2009. A day ahead of that matchup, Alabama coach Nick Saban warned that a recent rule change may cause a power imbalance in college football.

Broncos fire Vic Fangio after three seasons as head coach

Fangio was hired in 2019 and led the team to a 19-30 record in his three years at the helm.

Browns reportedly sticking with Baker Mayfield in 2022

Mayfield finished the 2020 season with 26 touchdowns, eight interceptions and a career-best 95.9 passer rating. This season, Mayfield regressed in every statistical category.

Warriors' Klay Thompson announces he'll play Sunday for first time since June 2019

When Thompson returns Sunday, it'll be his first minutes on the court in 941 days.

Michigan's Jim Harbaugh, Raiders reportedly have mutual interest

Harbaugh recently told a Michigan signee that he plans to "entertain" his NFL options this offseason.

Jackson State adds to unprecedented recruiting class with nation's No. 4 WR, Kevin Coleman

Jackson State competes at the FCS level and won the SWAC Championship in 2021 for the first time in 14 years.

Julius Randle fined $25K for postgame profanity directed at booing fans

Randle began his career with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2014 and later played one season with the New Orleans Pelicans before joining the Knicks in 2019.

North Dakota State dominates Montana State to win ninth FCS title

North Dakota State are champions once again after blowing out Montana State, 38-10, in the FCS Championship on Saturday. 

Titans RB Derrick Henry remains on injured reserve, expected to return in playoffs

Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry was designated to return from injured reserve Wednesday, but wasn't added to the active roster Saturday.

Premier League's Newcastle United upset in FA Cup by third-tier Cambridge United

Cambridge United pulled off a titanic upset Saturday morning when it defeated Newcastle United, 1-0, in the third round of the FA Cup.

Italian soccer star Lorenzo Insigne signs with Toronto FC of MLS

Napoli star Lorenzo Insigne is the newest member of Toronto FC.

Antonio Brown: Tom Brady only acts like a friend because he 'needs me to play football'

Antonio Brown is officially a free agent after he was released by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Thursday and he spent part of his Friday dismissing the notion that quarterback Tom Brady is a close friend.

Novak Djokovic received vaccine exemption because he tested positive in December

The heavily criticized vaccine exemption received by Novak Djokovic was given to the tennis star because he tested positive for COVID-19 in December

Cordarrelle Patterson wants to stay with Falcons after career-best season

Cordarrelle Patterson is in his ninth NFL season and playing for his fifth team, but with the Atlanta Falcons he says he finally feels like he found a place worth staying.

Coach Ime Udoka hints Celtics' collapses due to lack of leadership

For the fourth time this season, the Boston Celtics lost a game they led by at least 15 points.

Knicks complete 25-point comeback vs. Celtics with game-winning buzzer-beater

The New York Knicks pulled off the second biggest comeback of the 2021-22 NBA season Thursday night when they erased a 25-point deficit to beat the Boston Celtics, 108-105.

Steph Curry, Kevin Durant lead NBA All-Star fan voting in first returns

The NBA gave its first update on fan voting for the 2022 All-Star Game and leading the way is the Golden State Warriors' Steph Curry with 2,584,623 votes.

Jets OC takes blame for botched Zach Wilson sneak on fourth down

New York Jets offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur says it's "100 percent" his fault that the team ran the wrong play on a crucial fourth down against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 17.

Packers playing starters to 'keep the wheels turning,' despite clinching top seed

The Green Bay Packers will be the top seed in the NFC, regardless if they win or lose against the Detroit Lions in Week 18. But coach Matt LaFleur is planning to play his starters in the regular season finale anyway and the team's biggest stars say they're on board with the plan.

Tuukka Rask signs with AHL's Providence Bruins to begin comeback from hip injury

Tuukka Rask, the Boston Bruins' all-time leaders in wins and starts as a goaltender, is taking a major step toward returning to the team by starting for the AHL's Providence Bruins.

Oklahoma QB Caleb Williams offered $1 million to transfer to Eastern Michigan

Oklahoma Sooners quarterback Caleb Williams will undoubtedly have a lot of options now that he's in the transfer portal, but one in particular is making an eye-opening pitch.

Russell Wilson says his only plan is to win Super Bowls with the Seahawks

Russell Wilson said in plain terms that he has no plan of leaving the Seattle Seahawks.