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Adam Gretz

Adam Gretz is a freelance writer based in Pittsburgh. He covers the NHL, NFL, MLB and NBA. Baseball is his favorite sport -- he is nearly halfway through his goal of seeing a game in every MLB ballpark. Catch him on Twitter @AGretz

What's next for Jonathan Taylor after Colts could not find a trade

The Indianapolis Colts gave running back Jonathan Taylor the opportunity to seek a trade this preseason, but they had to have something completed before Tuesday's 4 p.m. ET roster deadline. 

Watch: Bean balls, stolen bases ignite two bench-clearing moments for Yankees-Rays

Tempers flared (on repeat) during Sunday's series finale between the New York Yankees and Tampa Bay Rays.

Watch: California wins LLWS with dramatic walk-off home run

The 2023 Little League World Series is in the books and it is the team from El Segundo, California that is taking home the crown thanks to a dramatic 6-5 win over Curacao on Sunday evening.

Trade with Browns shows how desperate Patriots are for OL depth

The New England Patriots have some major problems on their offensive line, and they tried to address that on Sunday by making a desperation trade with the Cleveland Browns.

Arizona State imposes one-year postseason ban on football program

The Arizona State football program will not be playing in the postseason this year. The school announced on Sunday that it has self-imposed a one-year postseason ban on the football team while the NCAA investigates the program for recruiting violations during the Herm Edwards era. 

Mets scoreboard continues to joke with Shohei Ohtani after broken sign

The scoreboard operator at Citi Field has been on a roll since an Ohtani foul ball damaged a sign at the ballpark and had more jokes on Sunday.

Angels pitcher taken to hospital after being hit by infield throw

Los Angeles Angels rookie pitcher Chase Silseth was hospitalized after being hit in the head with an infield throw.

Browns WR suffers another serious leg injury on kickoff return

Grant was carted off the field with an air cast on his leg after he was injured on the game's opening kickoff, and he could possibly miss the entire season.

Versatile Patriots rookie QB doesn't care what position he plays

That "I will do anything" mindset will also probably win him some favor from the Patriots coaching staff.

FIFA suspends Spain soccer president following World Cup kiss

Luis Rubiales, the president of Spain's soccer federation, has been suspended by FIFA for 90 days while the organization investigates his conduct at the Women's World Cup Final.

49ers GM John Lynch should be on hot seat after Trey Lance debacle

This is the type of situation that costs executives and team-builders their jobs.

Five CFB games to watch in Week 0: New Notre Dame QB could thrive

Finally, the 2023 college football season kicks off Saturday with a slate of seven Week 0 games.

Red Sox should still have regret over Mookie Betts trade as he makes Fenway return

You should not expect Boston to trade established superstars over money or financial concerns. Yet it happened, and it completely changed the course of history for both the Dodgers and Red Sox.

Why Patrick Mahomes hates seeing teammates get cut

NFL cut-down day is fast approaching, and it is a nervous time for players chasing a dream and sitting on the roster bubble. The players on the bubble are not always the only ones that hate it.

NFL trade block: Five players who could move before opening kickoff

We have already seen a handful of deals this week, but there are trades — and potentially significant trades — still on the horizon.

Watch: Colts rookie taunts Eagles fans after preseason touchdown

Say this for Indianapolis Colts rookie quarterback Anthony Richardson -- he already has plenty of confidence to his game.

Shohei Ohtani's on-field plans for rest of MLB season revealed

We don't know when Angels superstar Shohei Ohtani is going to pitch again, but all is not lost.

Watch: George Pickens makes another wild catch as Steelers starters shine again

We were treated to another incredible catch from second-year wide receiver George Pickens, who is starting to make a habit out of making plays like this downfield.

Cardinals trade for veteran QB who could be Week 1 starter

The Arizona Cardinals cornered the NFL's trade market on Thursday.

Even with injuries, Stephen Strasburg's career still matched the hype

While it might be easy to look at Strasburg's career as a giant "what if" due to the number of injury issues he had, there was nothing disappointing about it.

White Sox make sweeping changes to front office as rebuild fails

Instead of seriously competing for a World Series title, the White Sox now find themselves in a position where they need a rebuild to fix their most recent failed rebuild.

Look: Royals release renderings for potential new stadium

The Kansas City Royals have one of the oldest stadiums in Major League Baseball and are interested in building a new ballpark closer to the downtown area of the city. 

Imagining the return on Jonathan Taylor trade for Colts

Even though top-tier RBs don't get the contracts they want on the open market, they can still bring strong returns in a trade if they are good enough.

NFC West stock up, stock down: Trey Lance, Stetson Bennett heading in opposite directions

With the second week of preseason over, teams are rounding into final shape. Here are three stocks trending up and three down in the NFC West.

Look: Phillies' Bryson Stott uses incredible pencil bat for Little League Classic

The Phillies and Nationals faced off in the 2023 Little League Classic in Williamsport, Pennsylvania on Sunday night and Philadelphia's Bryson Stott really got into the spirit of the thing.