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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_.

Angels trade Tyler Wade back to Yankees eight months after first deal

The Yankees are sending a player to be named later back to the Angels to reacquire Wade.

Former Steelers RB Le'Veon Bell wishes he had time machine to change 2018

Bell played the 2017 season with the Steelers under the franchise tag, but refused to do so again in 2018 when it was due to pay him $14.5 million.

Reports: Devils land former Lightning winger Ondrej Palat on five-year deal

Two-time Stanley Cup champion Ondrej Palat is set to join the New Jersey Devils on a five-year, $30 million deal, according to multiple reports. Palat, 31, spent the first 10 seasons of his NHL career with the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Ballon d'Or Feminin winner Alexia Putellas out 10-12 months due to ACL tear

The injury occurred in training, days ahead of Spain's first game in UEFA's Women's Euro 2022.

Report: UFC lightweight contender Rafael Fiziev to undergo nose surgery

The injury is expected to keep Fiziev out of action until at least November.

Panthers GM says Browns could have gotten better deal for Baker Mayfield during draft

Panthers GM Scott Fitterer said the compensation he was willing to send to Cleveland for Mayfield was higher during the draft. 

Flyers place winger Oskar Lindblom on waivers to buy out contract

The strong start to his career with the Flyers was halted when Lindblom was diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer in December 2019.

Texans unveil alternate red helmet to be worn in November game

The team said fans will get a chance to see the helmets in action for the first time at a training camp practice on July 30.

Ben Roethlisberger says Heinz Field name change 'doesn't seem right or real'

Ben Roethlisberger played his entire NFL career with the Pittsburgh Steelers and played all of his home games at Heinz Field. In the first season after the quarterback's retirement, the Steelers are now set to play in the newly renamed Acrisure Stadium.

Penguins retain Rickard Rakell with six-year, $30M deal ahead of free agency

Rakell, 29, was acquired by the Penguins in March from the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for a second-round pick and three prospects.

Report: Celtics add Danilo Gallinari on two-year, $13.3M deal

Veteran forward Danilo Gallinari spent the last two seasons with the Atlanta Hawks before he was traded to the Spurs at the end of June.

Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez placed on IL due to worsening hand injury

Álvarez, 25, leads MLB in slugging percentage (.653) and OPS (1.058) this season and has 26 home runs with 60 RBI

Aces' Kelsey Plum named 2022 WNBA All-Star Game MVP

Kelsey Plum tied the All-Star scoring record with 30 points to lead Team Wilson to a 134-112 win over Team Stewart.

Orioles beat Angels for eighth straight win, team's longest streak in 17 years

The last time the Baltimore Orioles won eight consecutive games, Sammy Sosa and Rafael Palmeiro were on the roster. 

John Wall: 'I don't have to be Batman every night' with Clippers

John Wall is a five-time NBA All-Star, but he's never played for a team that advanced past the conference semifinals in the playoffs. That could finally change now that he's a member of the Los Angeles Clippers.

Novak Djokovic beats Nick Kyrgios to secure seventh Wimbledon title

Novak Djokovic rallied to beat Nick Kyrgios on Sunday to win his seventh career Wimbledon title.

Damian Lillard: NBA title 'wouldn't be as fulfilling' with any team but Trail Blazers

Lillard spoke on trying to build a winner in Portland. 

Free agent OT Duane Brown arrested for carrying gun in airport luggage

Former Seattle Seahawks and Houston Texans offensive tackle Duane Brown was arrested Saturday afternoon at Los Angeles International Airport.

Sky's Allie Quigley wins WNBA 3-Point Contest for fourth time

The Chicago Sky guard needed 22 points in the last round to secure the win and easily soared past that number with 30

Report: Nike founder Phil Knight 'cold calling' on Oregon's behalf in conference hunt

Oregon's top choice was reportedly to follow the pair of Los Angeles schools into the Big Ten. But the Ducks were turned away.

Rays acquire Christian Bethancourt in trade with A's

The Oakland Athletics traded utilityman Christian Bethancourt to the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday in exchange for a pair of prospects.

Lakers coach Darvin Ham: I think Russell Westbrook is 'going to flourish'

Ham has plan to turn things around for Westbrook.

Predators announce eight-year deal for Filip Forsberg

In 10 seasons and 566 games with Nashville, Forsberg has recorded 469 points with a franchise-record 220 goals.

Elena Rybakina beats Ons Jabeur to win Wimbledon title

Elena Rybakina is the women's singles Wimbledon champion after roaring back from a first set loss for a 3-6, 6-2, 6-2 win over Ons Jabeur in the tournament final Saturday.

Padres' Jurickson Profar suffered concussion, cervical strain in collision with teammate

San Diego Padres left fielder Jurickson Profar is out of the hospital and resting after a collision with a teammate resulted in a concussion and a cervical strain, the team announced Friday.