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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_.

Red Sox pitcher Chris Sale exits after line drive causes gruesome hand injury

Boston Red Sox pitcher Chris Sale immediately walked off the field and straight to the clubhouse after a line drive off the bat of the New York Yankees' Aaron Hicks hit him in the hand Sunday.

Cameron Smith wins 150th British Open with final round surge

Cameron Smith hit eight birdies, including a string of five straight, to make up a four-stroke deficit in the final day at The Open Championships and win his first career major.

Aces keep All-Star guard Kelsey Plum with two-year extension

The Las Vegas Aces signed point guard Kelsey Plum to a contract extension, the team announced Sunday. According to Rachel Galligan of Just Women's Sports, the deal adds two years to Plum's contract, tying her to the team until 2025.

Ryan Garcia calls for fight with Gervonta 'Tank' Davis after knockout of Javier Fortuna

Ryan Garcia was dominant against Javier Fortuna on Saturday night and he knows who he wants to fight next. 

Rays' Kevin Kiermaier scheduled to see specialist regarding hip injury

Tampa Bay Rays center fielder Kevin Kiermaier is scheduled to see a specialist next week, and surgery to repair the injury hasn't been ruled out.

Rory McIlroy, Viktor Hovland lead British Open field by four strokes after three rounds

Rory McIlroy, 33, won The Open by six strokes in 2014 and won the PGA Championship later that year, but hasn't won a major since.

Charles Oliveira, Islam Makhachev booked for lightweight title fight at UFC 280

Charles Oliveira and Islam Makhachev will fight for the lightweight belt at UFC 280 in Abu Dhabi on Oct. 22.

Vikings' Justin Jefferson: I'll pass Davante Adams as NFL's best receiver this season

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson doesn't think he's earned the right to call himself the best in the game yet, but he's confident that'll change after the 2022 season.

Devils acquire John Marino from Penguins in exchange for Ty Smith, draft pick

The Devils and Penguins did a player-for-player swap Saturday.

Report: Nationals to shop Juan Soto after he rejects $440 million offer

The Washington Nationals plan to entertain trade offers for two-time All-Star outfielder Juan Soto after he turned down a 15-year, $440 million contract extension proposal from the team.

Watch: Shane Lowry records back-to-back eagles at British Open

Shane Lowry became the first player in 21 years to record back-to-back eagles at The Open Championship.

Barcelona reaches deal with Bayern Munich for Robert Lewandowski

The final agreement for Lewandowski is a €45 million fee (about $45.4 million), with €5m in potential add-ons.

Spurs keep forward Keldon Johnson on four-year, $80 million deal

The Spurs have rebuilding to do want young forward Keldon Johnson to be a part of it.

Cameron Smith surges to British Open lead with eight-under-par second round

Smith was one birdie on the last four holes away from tying the Open record with a nine-under-par performance, but he settled for a string of pars down the stretch.

Report: Orlando Brown turned down record-breaking offer from Chiefs

Orlando Brown will play the 2022 season under the franchise tag after he and the Kansas City Chiefs failed to reach terms on a long-term deal ahead of the July 15 deadline. It wasn't for a lack of effort from the Chiefs, though.

MLB unveils chain to be given to 2022 Home Run Derby winner

Major League Baseball is continuing its new traditional of adding a chain to the list of prizes on the line in the 2022 Home Run Derby.

Texans reach settlement with 30 of Deshaun Watson's alleged victims

The Houston Texans reached a settlement with 30 women who alleged the team's former quarterback Deshaun Watson engaged in sexual misconduct, according to attorney Tony Buzbee.

Report: Mercury not entertaining trade offers for Skylar Diggins-Smith

Despite the discord between the two stars, the team reportedly believes Diggins-Smith and Diana Taurasi can smooth things out for the "common good" of the Mercury.

Tottenham Hotspur reportedly finalizing long-term deal with Djed Spence

Rumors tying Spence to Tottenham swirled for more than a month before the Friday report that the transfer is being finalized.

Report: Yankees, Dodgers 'best-positioned to land' Reds pitcher Luis Castillo in trade

Two-time All-Star pitcher Luis Castillo is likely on the trade market as the Cincinnati Reds continue to sell off veteran assets to fuel their rebuild.

Tiger Woods finishes rough first round at British Open six strokes over par

Woods found the water on the first hole to begin his day at the 2022 British Open and never managed to find a rhythm.

Pacers sign Deandre Ayton to record four-year, $133M max offer sheet

The Indiana Pacers made a splash Thursday by signing restricted free agent Deandre Ayton to the largest offer sheet in NBA history.

Johnny Gaudreau explains surprising decision to join Blue Jackets

Gaudreau, 28, signed a seven-year, $68.25 million deal with the Blue Jackets on Wednesday, reportedly turning down bigger offers to stay with the Calgary Flames or join the New Jersey Devils.

Report: Clemson, Florida State want 'out of the ACC badly'

Much of the college football world has reportedly been waiting for Notre Dame to make a decision about its future, and that includes members of the ACC.

Oregon Ducks tight end Spencer Webb dies in cliff-diving accident

Oregon Ducks tight end Spencer Webb died in a cliff-diving accident Wednesday afternoon at age 22, the Lane County Sheriff's office in Eugene, Ore. confirmed.