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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_.

Kemba Walker's knee injury is 'just general soreness,' says Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau

He scored just 12 points in two games before he was scratched before the game against the Thunder.

Tennis star Sloane Stephens, longtime USMNT striker Jozy Altidore married on New Year's

Former U.S. Open champion Sloane Stephens and longtime U.S. Men's National Team star Jozy Altidore were married Saturday, Jan. 1 in Miami Beach.

Ja Morant takes over in final 30 seconds to lead Grizzlies past Cavaliers

Morant sealed the deal with a couple free throws to keep the Cavaliers out of reach.

Tom Brady: Jets rookie was first and last to get autographed interception ball

Tom Brady has started more games at quarterback than any player in NFL history, but in year 22 he says his post game interaction with New York Jets cornerback Brandin Echols was something unique.

Romelu Lukaku set to stay with Chelsea after apology to fans

Romelu Lukaku is set to stay with Chelsea after a private conversation with coach Thomas Tuchel and a public apology to fans for his previous criticisms of the club.

Cooper Kupp says it 'wouldn't seem right' if he breaks NFL receiving records in 17th game

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp has already put together one of the best seasons in NFL history for his position, but thanks to the addition of an extra week, he has the chance to set records.

Dustin Poirier says UFC is putting together 'super short notice' fight against Nate Diaz

Dustin Poirier expects his next fight in the UFC will be against Nate Diaz and he says it could happen very soon.

Novak Djokovic granted vaccine exemption, will compete at Aussie Open

Djokovic is the all-time leader in men's singles titles at the Australian Open with nine.

Jalen Hurts pens concerned letter to Washington Football Team, NFL after stands collapse

Hurts wants Washington and the league to take measures to ensure something like that doesn't happen again.

Teary Ben Roethlisberger thankful to take victory formation knee at Heinz Field 'one last time'

Ben Roethlisberger didn't have a strong performance against the Cleveland Browns in what appears to have been his last game at Heinz Field, but the Pittsburgh Steelers came away with the win and he told ESPN's Lisa Salters that was more than enough.

Steelers keep playoff hopes on life support with 26-14 win vs. Browns

The Steelers will finish their season with a road game against the slumping Baltimore Ravens in Week 18.

Steelers' T.J. Watt becomes third fastest in NFL history to 70 career sacks

Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker T.J. Watt joined elite company Monday night when he sacked Baker Mayfield for the third time in Week 17.

Stiff-arm competition: Najee Harris, Nick Chubb show off their stuff

Both running backs have rushed for more than 1,000 yards this season.

Kyle Kuzma: 'Championship DNA' led to huge fourth quarter in Wizards win

Kyle Kuzma had his best game as a member of the Washington Wizards on Monday night, leading the team to a 124-121 win over the Charlotte Hornets with 36 points, six assists, and 14 rebounds.

MLB Network drops insider Ken Rosenthal following criticisms of Rob Manfred

Baseball insider Ken Rosenthal confirmed reports Monday night that he has been let go by MLB Network. 

'Hundreds, if not thousands' of Jaguars fans will reportedly wear clown attire to season finale

Jacksonville Jaguars fans are planning a clown party at TIAA Bank Field for the team's Week 18 finale against the Indianapolis Colts.

Pete Carroll doesn't believe rumors Russell Wilson wants to leave Seahawks

The Seattle Seahawks will finish their season with a road game against the Arizona Cardinals and head coach Pete Carroll isn't worried about rumors that it could be Russell Wilson's last game with the team.

Fans who fell on FedEx Field deny WFT statement they were offered medical evaluation

An NFL spokesperson says the league is reviewing the latest incident to ensure it doesn't happen again.

Man U's Luke Shaw says team lacked 'intensity,' 'motivation' in loss to Wolves

Manchester United sits seventh in the Premier League table, now just three points ahead of Wolves, who moved into eighth.

Oklahoma QB Caleb Williams enters transfer portal, return to Sooners possible

Williams finished his first year at Oklahoma with 21 passing touchdowns and four interceptions.

FedEx Field stands collapse as Eagles QB Jalen Hurts exits field after win

Jalen Hurts pushed the Philadelphia Eagles closer to a spot in the postseason with a win against Washington in Week 17, but it was his exit through the FedEx Field tunnel that was maybe the most shocking moment of the day.

Bengals, Titans, Patriots, Bills all clinch AFC playoff berths

The jumbled AFC playoff picture finally took a step toward clarity in Week 17 when four teams from the conference all clinched within minutes of each other.

Bruce Arians says WR Antonio Brown 'is no longer a Buc' after dramatic exit

Brown previously served a three-game suspension for having a faked vaccine card. He has 42 receptions on the year with 545 yards and four touchdowns.

Cut to the Chase: Bengals win AFC North behind Ja'Marr's career day

Chase, 21, had one of the best receiving performances in NFL history with 11 receptions for 266 yards and three touchdowns.

Antonio Brown throws uniform into stands, runs off field mid-game

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Antonio Brown had a full-scale meltdown during the team's Week 17 game against the New York Jets.