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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_.

Conference USA in negotiations to add three universities

Connecticut, New Mexico State and Liberty are all in negotiations to join Conference USA.

Cardinals WR DeAndre Hopkins leaves TNF game vs. Packers with hamstring injury

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins exited a Thursday Night Football matchup against the Green Bay Packers with a hamstring injury in the first quarter and was ruled questionable to return.

San Diego Padres hire Oakland Athletics' Bob Melvin as manager

The Padres agreed to a three-year deal with Bob Melvin, who has been Oakland's manager since 2011.

IOC unsure if boxing, weightlifting will be in 2024 Summer Olympics

The 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing are just a few months away, but the International Olympic Committee (IOC) is also focused on getting its lineup of sports ready for the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.

Urban Meyer says Jaguars' 'phone is buzzing' ahead of trade deadline

While a slowly rebuilding team like the Jaguars — who currently sit with a 1-5 record — would typically be more interested in accruing draft picks ahead of the deadline, that may not be the case for Jacksonville.

Former Titans, Rams coach Jeff Fisher 'in the mix' for USC Trojans job

Jeff Fisher hasn't returned to the coaching ranks since he was fired by the Los Angeles Rams during the 2016 season, but he may soon resurface in the college ranks.

Cardinals make Oliver Marmol MLB's youngest manager in 18 years

Longtime Cardinals stars Yadier Molina and Adam Wainwright, who are 39 and 40, respectively, are just a couple of the players older than Marmol who are expected to be on the St. Louis' roster in 2022.

Eagles trade QB Joe Flacco to the Jets

Flacco, 36, started four games for the Jets during the 2020 season and finished the year with six touchdowns and three interceptions.

Aaron Rodgers to Bears fans at Soldier Field: 'I still own you'

Rodgers, 37, improved his all-time record against the Bears to 21-5.

Washington DE Chase Young pays tribute to Sean Taylor with facemask

Washington retired the jersey number of Sean Taylor Sunday, and Chase Young had his own way to pay tribute to the franchise legend.

Urban Meyer calls Jaguars' first win in more than a year a 'three-hour root canal'

It was the first victory of Urban Meyer's career as an NFL head coach, but he didn't exactly enjoy the ride.

Ed Orgeron will not return as LSU coach in 2022

While Orgeron has a 49-17 record as the Tigers head coach, the team is just 9-8 since its championship victory.

Dodgers' Chris Taylor says crucial baserunning error was 'bad read'

The crucial mistake helped open the door for Atlanta's walk-off win. 

Tennessee chancellor 'astonished and sickened' by behavior of fans

Tennessee fans rained down an assortment of bottles, cans and other items on to the field in the final minute of the game.

Hornets waive LiAngelo Ball a day after signing him

The Hornets' decision was a move to get Ball's G League rights.

Panthers place RB Christian McCaffrey on IR with hamstring injury

The Carolina Panthers placed Christian McCaffrey on injured reserve Saturday with a hamstring injury, guaranteeing he'll be out until at least November.

Colts activate WR T.Y. Hilton from IR

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver T.Y. Hilton is eligible to make his return to the field on Sunday.

Cam Newton reportedly now vaccinated amid hunt for NFL return

Former NFL MVP Cam Newton hasn't had success finding another team since his time with the New England Patriots ended unceremoniously in August and it sounds like he's removed one potential barrier to that happening.

Louisville surprises Lamar Jackson by retiring his jersey number

Before Lamar Jackson vaulted himself into NFL superstardom with an MVP season in 2019, the Baltimore Ravens quarterback burst on to the scene at the University of Louisville.

Mountain West discussing expansion with interested schools, says commissioner

Significant conference realignments are coming soon for college football, and the Mountain West Conference is considering getting in on the action.

Dodgers' Max Scherzer plans to 'party first,' then likely start NLCS Game 1

Scherzer was acquired by the Dodgers in a blockbuster trade with the Nationals in July that also sent Trae Turner to Los Angeles. The Dodgers were a perfect 11-0 in games started by Scherzer during the regular season.

Kevin Durant confident Nets, Kyrie Irving standoff 'will work out' eventually

Durant isn't discouraged about the situation and remains optimistic that a solution will be reached.