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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_.

Lionel Messi extends record by winning seventh Ballon d'Or

Lionel Messi already owned the record for the most Ballon d'Or wins ever, and he extended it Monday by winning a seventh.

LSU reportedly expects to hire Notre Dame's Brian Kelly as head coach

After 12 seasons at Notre Dame, Brian Kelly is reportedly set to become the head coach of the LSU Tigers with an announcement coming as soon as Tuesday.

Former Heisman favorite QB Spencer Rattler enters transfer portal

Oklahoma Sooners quarterback Spencer Rattler plans to transfer, he announced Monday with a statement addressed to Sooner Nation on Twitter.

Rangers land Corey Seager with blockbuster 10-year, $325M deal

He was the 2020 World Series MVP when the Dodgers beat the Tampa Bay Rays in six games, largely thanks to Seager batting .400 with two home runs.

Rangers land All-Star infielder Marcus Semien with seven-year, $175M deal

The Rangers finished the 2021 season in last place in the AL West for the third time in four years

Bucs RB Leonard Fournette caps four-TD day with game winner vs. Colts

Fournette also finished with 100 rushing yards, his most since Week 2 of the 2020 season.

Duke parts ways with David Cutcliffe after 14 seasons

Cutcliffe, 67, led Duke to a 77-97 record during his tenure with six trips to bowl games.

USC Trojans hire Oklahoma's Lincoln Riley as head coach

The USC Trojans are working out the final details of a deal with Riley and expect to announce the hire soon.

49ers reportedly plan to trade QB Jimmy Garoppolo in 2022

Next season, the 49ers plan to trade Jimmy Garoppolo and start Trey Lance.

Watch: Buccaneers DT Vita Vea loses a tooth vs. Colts

When an Indianapolis Colts helmet blasted a tooth out of his mouth, Vea laughed it off.

Florida Gators reportedly hire Billy Napier as head football coach

Billy Napier led the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns to a 39-12 record in four seasons.

Texans S Justin Reid was 'actually really shocked' to be benched for disciplinary reasons

There was a disagreement during a team meeting, but Reid says he "thought the meeting went amicably." 

Rays agree to one-year deal with two-time Cy Young winner Corey Kluber

The Tampa Bay Rays are adding Corey Kluber to their rotation after agreeing to a one-year deal with the right-handed pitcher pending a physical, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic.

Rams QB Matthew Stafford reportedly dealing with chronic back problems, arm and elbow pain

Matthew Stafford isn't on the Los Angeles Rams' injury report and he's expected to play in the team's Week 12 game against the Green Bay Packers, but his long-term health is becoming an increasing concern.

Enes Kanter legally changing name to Enes Kanter Freedom

Boston Celtics center Enes Kanter plans to legally change his name to Enes Kanter Freedom when he becomes a United States citizen on Monday.

Oklahoma's Lincoln Riley says he is 'not going to be the next head coach at LSU'

The LSU Tigers will have to look elsewhere, because Lincoln Riley isn't interested in the job.

Watch: Alabama's Nick Saban dances in locker room after 'special' Iron Bowl victory

No. 3 Alabama Crimson Tide coach Nick Saban is often one to find faults in a win, but he had no complaints about his team's four overtime, 24-22, victory over the unranked Auburn Tigers in the Iron Bowl on Saturday night.

Broncos activate OLB Bradley Chubb from injured reserve

The Broncos' 2018 first-round pick earned Pro Bowl honors in 2020 after finishing the year with 7.5 sacks.

NHL postpones two Islanders games due to COVID-19 outbreak

The New York Islanders won't be back on the ice until December.

No. 5 Michigan topples rival No. 2 Ohio State, vaults into CFP contention

The Wolverines' last win against their biggest rival came in 2011.

New Mets OF Starling Marte talks World Series expectations with team that 'has it all'

Starling Marte made it clear he's expecting big things from his new team.

Watch: Ohio State-Michigan scuffle breaks out after helmet is ripped off

The Ohio State-Michigan rivalry boiled over into a heated confrontation in the third quarter when Buckeyes cornerback Cameron Brown ripped the helmet off Wolverines receiver Roman Wilson.

Padres trade All-Star utility player Adam Frazier to Mariners

The Mariners acquired Adam Frazier from the Padres in a trade Saturday that will send relief pitcher Ray Kerr and outfielder Corey Rosier to San Diego.

Titans add WR A.J. Brown to growing list of key skill players on IR

Brown joins several other key offensive contributors on IR with Derrick Henry and Julio Jones, Cameron Batson and Marcus Johnson all recovering from injuries.

TCU reportedly tabs SMU's Sonny Dykes as next head coach

Sonny Dykes will be the successor to Gary Patterson as head coach of the TCU Horned Frogs.