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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

Arkansas knocks out defending champ Kansas as another No. 1 seed goes down

There will be no repeat champion in the NCAA men's tournament after the defending champion Jayhawks saw their season come to an end on Saturday in a thrilling 72-71 loss to Arkansas. 

New Browns player thinks all of the pieces are there to win a Super Bowl

The Browns have been one of the NFL's most disappointing teams over the past two seasons, but that is not stopping a free agent addition from dreaming big. 

Sharks goalie latest NHL player to refuse to wear pride jersey

The NHL's annual pride nights have become a lightning rod for controversy this season as several players and teams have declined to wear the rainbow warmup jerseys that are usually associated with the event.

World Baseball Classic draws over 1 million fans in first round, shattering previous record

Baseball fans around the world have spoken, and they love the World Baseball Classic. They have made their voices heard by filling stadiums at record levels and watching games in huge numbers.

New Jets WR Lazard says it feels good that '12' will be his QB again

The New York Jets do not officially have a new starting quarterback just yet, but Allen Lazard, their big offseason wide receiver signing, is already operating under the assumption that they do.

Ignore the doom and gloom, the Mets are going to be fine

The Edwin Diaz injury at the World Baseball Classic is the type of thing that can only happen to the New York Mets, a perpetually cursed franchise that always seems to have the dumbest things happen to them at the dumbest possible time.

MLB's crackdown on illegal substances for pitchers will be even tougher this year

Major League Baseball pitchers are going to be under an even more intense microscope this season when it comes to the use of illegal substances.

Edwin Diaz has message for Mets fans after season-ending injury

New York Mets fans are understandably dejected following the news that superstar closer Edwin Diaz is going to miss the entirety of the 2023 season after suffering an injury at the World Baseball Classic. 

Sidney Crosby closing in on Wayne Gretzky record with latest milestone

The Pittsburgh Penguins lost to the New York Rangers on Thursday, but Sidney Crosby still managed to reach a personal milestone that has him inching closer to a Wayne Gretzky record.

Mets' Lindor explains why World Baseball Classic is important, even after Diaz injury

The injuries to Freddie Freeman and especially Edwin Diaz at the World Baseball Classic have sparked some questions regarding the value of the tournament, but players are pushing back against calls to do away with the competition.

Minshew Mania heads to Indianapolis as Colts sign QB to one-year deal

The Indianapolis Colts seem destined to draft a quarterback with the No. 4 overall pick in the 2023 draft, but they were still going to need a veteran following the release of Matt Ryan. Now they have one.

Watch: Marc-Andre Fleury really wanted to fight Jordan Binnington, thought it would be fun

Watch: Minnesota Wild goalie Marc-Andre Fleury was caught on mic saying that it would be "fun" to fight St. Louis Blues goalie Jordan Binnington.

Are Jets setting themselves up for failure with Aaron Rodgers?

Given Rodgers' age, on-field trajectory and the way he has become a handful to deal with, a deal for the QB could be a recipe for disaster for the Jets.

Watch: Mississippi State gets perfect look, loses First Four game by inches

The Pittsburgh Panthers are moving on to the round of 64 thanks to a thrilling 60-59 win over Mississippi State that featured 21 lead changes. 

Shohei Ohtani shares cool moment with Czech electrician who struck him out

By day, Czech Republic pitcher Ondrej Satoria is an electrician, and he is currently representing his country in the WBC. Earlier this week he got the thrill of a lifetime by striking out Shohei Ohtani .

Colts releasing Matt Ryan, paving way for QB selection in draft

The Indianapolis Colts revolving door at quarterback is set to take another turn. Hopefully for them it leads to a more permanent solution this time around.

Cowboys finally make big offseason splash with trade for top CB

For the Cowboys, it is the exact type of move a team in Super Bowl-or-bust mode should be making. He joins a Dallas defense that already boasts stars like Micah Parsons and Trevon Diggs. 

North Carolina makes infamous history, won't play in NIT

The 2022-23 North Carolina Tar Heels have made some infamous history this season and now they seem ready to just take their ball and go home.

Report: Rams agree to trade six-time Pro Bowler to Dolphins

Superstar CB Jalen Ramsey is reportedly on his way to the Dolphins. ESPN's Adam Schefter reports on Sunday that the Rams have agreed to trade Ramsey to the Dolphins in exchange for a 2023 third-round draft pick (No. 77 overall) and tight end Hunter Long.

Watch: XFL's 'double pass' rule allows for insane trick plays like this

The XFL's rule book allows for some plays that would never be legal in the NFL -- or any other level of football -- and we saw an incredible example of that on Saturday night.

Buccaneers eyeing former No. 1 draft pick as potential starting QB

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers could be turning to Baker Mayfield as one of their post-Tom Brady options, according to a Sunday morning report.

Bruins set NHL record for fastest team to 50 wins in season

The Bruins are not only the best team in the NHL during the 2022-23 regular season, but they are also on track to have one of the best seasons in league history.

College umpire suspended indefinitely for egregious strike call

The incident happened at the end of New Orleans' 7-3 win over Mississippi Valley State after Davon Mims aggressively disagreed with a strike two call in his at-bat. 

32 games into career, D-backs top prospect agrees to massive contract extension

The Arizona Diamondbacks believe outfielder Corbin Carroll is going to be a superstar, and they made a financial commitment to that belief on Saturday.

Before he was legendary Vikings coach, Bud Grant was historic two-sport athlete

The Minnesota Vikings announced on Saturday that legendary head coach Bud Grant died at the age of 95. Before he turned around the Vikings and made them a constant contender for nearly two decades, he was one of the most fascinating professional athletes we have ever seen.