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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_.

NHL mulling 'league-wide shutdown' after 39 postponements in a week?

COVID cases have spiked throughout the sports world, forcing the NFL, NBA, and NHL, among other leagues, to push back games.

NBA postpones five games due to surge in COVID cases

Last week, the Chicago Bulls had two games postponed after a COVID outbreak among players on the team.

Tiger Woods' 12-year-old son Charlie steals the show at PNC Championship

He and his famous dad finished as runners-up at the tournament.

Joe Haden keeps Steelers in playoff hunt with clutch fourth-down tackle

The Pittsburgh Steelers were dangerously close to tumbling below .500 and falling behind in the tight race for an AFC wild-card berth. But the Steelers pulled off a come-from-behind win over the Tennessee Titans thanks to three fourth-quarter field goals and one huge defensive stand.

Jaguars in line for top pick in 2022 NFL Draft after Lions' upset win

Unlike the 2021 NFL Draft, there's no clear cut top prospect expected to be picked first.

Cardinals leave door open in NFC West with shocking Week 15 loss to Lions

Arizona didn't score a touchdown in the game until there were fewer than five minutes left in the fourth quarter.

Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger passes Philip Rivers for fifth-most passing yards in NFL history

Ben Roethlisberger has moved into fifth for the most career passing yards.

Watch: Giants RB Saquon Barkley makes absurd one-handed catch for first down

Saquon Barkley has struggled to recreate the production of his first two seasons in the NFL, but the New York Giants running back has provided a few highlights to remind everyone of his tremendous athleticism.

Watch: Texans' Tremon Smith scores team's first kick return TD in over 12 years

The Houston Texans got off to a great start in Week 15, scoring a touchdown on their opening drive and responding to a Jacksonville Jaguars field goal with a 98-yard touchdown return on the ensuing kickoff.

Panthers lose kicker Zane Gonzalez to quad injury suffered in warmups

The Carolina Panthers will be without a kicker for a Week 15 game against the Buffalo Bills after Zane Gonzalez suffered a right quad injury in warmups.

Stars' Tanner Kero released from hospital a day after he was stretchered off ice

Kero was hit hard by Blackhawks forward Brett Connolly early in the first period and was left motionless on the ice before he was eventually stretchered off.

Colts' Darius Leonard: RB Jonathan Taylor is 'absolutely no question' NFL MVP

Taylor now has 1,518 rushing yards and 19 total touchdowns in 2021, and his case to be the NFL MVP is getting stronger every week.

Jake Paul calls out UFC stars Jorge Masvidal, Nate Diaz following KO win

Jake Paul's rematch with former UFC champion Tyron Woodley was uneventful for the majority of the fight until Paul ended the bout with a ferocious right hand in the sixth round.

Urban Meyer apologizes to Jacksonville, says he's 'heartbroken' by Jaguars firing

Urban Meyer called the team's decision to let him go after 13 games "devastating" and "heartbreaking."

Rams activate Odell Beckham Jr., five others from reserve/COVID-19 list

Along with Beckham, the Rams activated Dont'e Deayon, Darrell Henderson Jr., Justin Hollins, Brycen Hopkins and Alaric Jackson.

NFL, NFLPA react to Omicron variant with relaxed testing protocols

With a growing number of players testing positive for COVID-19, the NFL and NFLPA announced new testing protocols Saturday that aim to test vaccinated players less often.

Mets announce Buck Showalter as new manager

Three-time AL Manager of the Year Buck Showalter is returning to manage the New York Mets.

Western Kentucky QB Bailey Zappe sets FBS records for passing TDs, yards

Bailey Zappe needed 289 yards and five touchdowns to set two FBS single-season records, and he checked both of those boxes before the end of the third quarter.

Nets' Kyrie Irving placed in COVID protocols a day after announcement of return

The Brooklyn Nets announced Friday that star point guard Kyrie Irving would return to the team, despite his steadfast refusal to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Now, he's in COVID protocols. 

MAC commissioner blasts 'unacceptable' errors by Cure Bowl refs that cost NIU

Jon Steinbrecher was not pleased with how officials handled the clock late in NIU's loss.

Washington's decimated defensive line gets four back from COVID/Reserve list

A day after Washington's Week 15 game against the Philadelphia Eagles was pushed back two days due to a COVID-19 outbreak, the team finally got some good news.

Jaguars fired Urban Meyer for cause, hope to avoid paying remainder of contract

Meyer, 57, was fired after a 2-11 start to his first season with the Jaguars that was clouded by an increasing amount of controversy.

Patrick Mahomes finds Travis Kelce for overtime TD vs. Chargers to extend AFC West lead

Kelce had a career-best 191 receiving yards on 10 receptions, and his overtime-winner was his second touchdown of the game.

Watch: Chargers' Uchenna Nwosu sets up TD with athletic interception

Just a few plays after a turnover spoiled the Los Angeles Chargers' chance at a fourth quarter touchdown, linebacker Uchenna Nwosu gave the team another shot with an athletic interception.

Pittsburgh QB Kenny Pickett will prep for 2022 NFL Draft, won't play in Peach Bowl

Pickett is the No. 20 prospect in the draft class and the top quarterback, according to ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr.