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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_.

No. 4 Ohio State routs No. 7 MSU, 56-7, in pivotal Big Ten matchup

The win for Ohio State pushes the Buckeyes closer to a spot in the College Football Playoff with only a matchup against the No. 6 Michigan Wolverines left on the regular-season schedule.

LeBron James says struggling Lakers need to show 'some sense of urgency'

LeBron James' Lakers lost their third consecutive game on Friday night.

Watch: Georgia's 340-pound nose tackle Jordan Davis rushes for touchdown

The Georgia Bulldogs have steamrolled every opponent on their 2021 schedule and tried to literally steamroll Charleston Southern in the first quarter Saturday.

Peng Shuai's disappearance may force IOC to confront China, committee member says

Peng hasn't been seen in public since alleging a former state leader sexually assaulted her.

Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger expected to start vs. Chargers after clearing protocols

Roethlisberger will fly across the country to join his team and expects to start a "Sunday Night Football" game against the Chargers.

Australian Open to require COVID vaccine, leaving Novak Djokovic's status in question

Novak Djokovic hasn't revealed his vaccine status, but he won't be able to compete for a 10th title in Australia unless he can prove he's vaccinated against COVID-19.

Matt Judon: Patriots aiming to be 'a-holes' on defense

The Patriots embarrassed the Falcons, shutting out Atlanta, 25-0, on Thursday Night Football.

WTA threatens to pull out of China over Peng Shuai's disappearance

The tennis world is demanding answers about the disappearance of Chinese professional tennis player Peng Shuai.

Mets name ex-Angels GM Billy Eppler new general manager

Prior to his time with the Angels, Eppler was the assistant general manager and director of professional scouting for the New York Yankees.

76ers reportedly having 'ongoing' talks with Pistons about a Ben Simmons trade

The trade talks with Detroit have centered around Jerami Grant.

Former UConn HC Jim Calhoun retires, steps down as Saint Joseph coach

Calhoun, 79, spent 26 seasons as the Connecticut Huskies head coach. He came out of retirement in 2017 to help Saint Joseph launch a Division III men's basketball program.

Shohei Ohtani, Bryce Harper named MLB MVPs

Bryce Harper and Shohei Ohtani were announced as the National League and American League MVPs, respectively, by Major League Baseball on Thursday night.

Texans QB Jeff Driskel reportedly moving to tight end

The Houston Texans' sixth-year quarterback Jeff Driskel is leaving his passing days behind him and transitioning to tight end, the team's tight end coach Andy Bischoff said Thursday.

Sean McVay says 'humbling' loss for Rams didn't show who they are

The San Francisco 49ers jumped out to a two-touchdown lead in the first quarter of a "Monday Night Football" matchup against the Los Angeles Rams and never took their foot off the gas.

Lions HC Dan Campbell: Jared Goff 'gives us the best chance' to win

Jared Goff still hasn't won a game as the quarterback of the Detroit Lions, but coach Dan Campbell isn't ready to bench him yet.

Watch: Rams' fake field goal goes nowhere vs. 49ers

The Rams entered Monday with a 7-2 record and an opportunity to get back to even with the Arizona Cardinals at the top of the NFC West.

Watch: 49ers' Jimmie Ward intercepts Matthew Stafford twice in first quarter

Los Angeles finally got on track on its third possession. Stafford led the Rams down the field on a seven-play, 75-yard drive that ended with a 10-yard touchdown pass to Higbee.

Jimbo Fisher says he'd be 'dumbest human being' if he left Texas A&M

Fisher, 56, became the head coach at Texas A&M in 2018, a few years after leading Florida State to a win in the 2014 BCS National Championship Game.

Frank Reich: Colts have a chance to 'take over' the AFC

The Indianapolis Colts are far removed from their 0-3 start to the season. The team is now back to .500 after winning four of its last five, and head coach Frank Reich thinks it's time to start thinking bigger.

Watch: Washington QB Taylor Heinicke gets emotional after beating Tom Brady

Taylor Heinicke completed over 80 percent of his passes for 256 yards with one touchdown and no interceptions in Washington's 29-19 upset win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Washington fires Jimmy Lake as head coach

Defensive coordinator Bob Gregory took over as interim head coach during Lake's suspension and will presumably continue in that role following the dismissal.

Watch: Cam Newton scores two TDs on first two plays in Panthers return

Cam Newton had a loud message for the world after scoring a two-yard rushing touchdown: "I'm back!"

Browns CB Troy Hill taken off on a stretcher vs. Patriots

The Browns lost 45-7 to the Patriots in Week 10 and dropped to 5-5 on the year.

Browns QB Baker Mayfield leaves blowout loss to Patriots with knee injury

The Cleveland Browns ruled quarterback Baker Mayfield questionable to return from a knee injury suffered against the New England Patriots, but the team wasn't in a hurry to get the starter back on the field during a blowout loss.