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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

June 4, 2023  |  Buffalo Bills

Former first-round pick talks about humbling journey back to NFL after four years out of the league

After four years out of the NFL, former first-round pick Shane Ray is hoping to complete a long comeback.

June 4, 2023  |  Boston Red Sox

Key Red Sox signing off to historic start

The Boston Red Sox mad a big move this offseason in paying a huge price to bring Masataka Yoshida to the major leagues from Japan. It has worked out perhaps even better than expected.

June 4, 2023  |  Vegas Golden Knights

Golden Knights trying to become one of fastest expansion teams to win championship

Thanks to their 4-2 win in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final the Vegas Golden Knights have an early 1-0 series lead over the Florida Panthers and are a step closer to making history.

June 3, 2023  |  Chicago Blackhawks

Former Blackhawks GM, coach want meeting with commissioner about reinstatement

NHL commissioner Gary Bettman met with the media on Saturday before Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final to give his annual state of the league address.

June 3, 2023  |  MLB

Watch: White Sox win on walk-off wild pitch that injures umpire

The Chicago White Sox 2-1 win over the Detroit Tigers on Saturday had one of the weirdest endings of the 2023 season. 

June 3, 2023  |  Buffalo Bills

Bills agree to long-term deal with key defensive player

In 62 career regular-season games over four years, Miller has 14.5 sacks, 11 pass defenses, four forced fumbles, 42 quarterback hits, 30 tackles for loss and 151 total tackles.

June 3, 2023  |  Washington Nationals

Nationals star pitcher reportedly has nerve damage, putting career in jeopardy

The injuries might have prevented him from ever reaching his full potential, but he was still outstanding for a solid decade and helped produce a championship.

June 3, 2023  |  Pittsburgh Pirates

Injured Pirates star hands out his own bobblehead to fans

Cruz had the perfect opportunity to hang out at the gate and personally hand out his bobblehead to incoming fans before their game against the St. Louis Cardinals.

June 3, 2023  |  Columbus Blue Jackets

Blue Jackets rumored to be making controversial HC hire

The Columbus Blue Jackets are reportedly set to make a new head coaching announcement in the near future, and if they follow through it is going to be a very controversial hire.

June 2, 2023  |  Los Angeles Angels

Angels 3B reportedly won't face charges after altercation with fan

Multiple videos went viral on social media following the Angels' season-opening loss in Oakland showing Anthony Rendon confronting a fan who had been heckling players as they walked to the locker room. Rendon was seen grabbing the fan's shirt and swearing at him. 

June 2, 2023  |  Buffalo Bills

Bills star wants to be ready for season opener after ACL injury

Von Miller did admit that the decision is not totally up to him and that the team's medical staff, front office and coaching staff will ultimately have the final decision. 

June 2, 2023  |  Seattle Seahawks

Seahawks HC explains kickoff approach following rule change

One of the biggest rule changes for the 2023 NFL season will impact kickoffs, and not everybody is happy about it.

June 1, 2023  |  Detroit Lions

Lions re-educate players on NFL gambling policy as another potential suspension looms

The Detroit Lions are making a point to re-educate their players on the NFL's gambling policy after having four players suspended and a fifth under investigation for violating it.

June 1, 2023  |  Dallas Cowboys

Cowboys star says he feels even faster after recovery from injury

With Zeke Elliott out of the picture in Dallas, Tony Pollard is set to take over as the starting running back of the Cowboys this season. The only question is how quickly he will be back to 100 percent following his recovery from a broken leg in the playoffs. According to Pollard, it's going well.

June 1, 2023  |  New York Rangers

NHL star has rare hip surgery that will sideline him several months

Former Chicago Blackhawks and New York Rangers forward Patrick Kane underwent a hip resurfacing surgery this week that is going to sideline him for the next four to six months.

June 1, 2023  |  Green Bay Packers

Packers veteran reiterates, clarifies rebuilding comments

Green Bay Packers offensive tackle David Bakhtiari made some waves earlier this offseason when he spoke about the team as rebuilding in the aftermath of the Aaron Rodgers trade. He recently offered some clarification on the comments while refusing to retract them.

May 30, 2023  |  San Diego Padres

16-year-old Padres prospect making rapid rise through system

The San Diego Padres have one of the most fascinating prospects in all of baseball in 16-year-old catcher Ethan Salas. 

May 30, 2023  |  New Orleans Saints

Saints coach defends bringing in Jon Gruden to help with offense

Given the manner in which Gruden left his head-coaching position with the Raiders in 2021, there was going to be the potential for some backlash with that decision. 

May 30, 2023  |  Tampa Bay Rays

Rays on pace to accomplish something that hasn't been done since 1955

The Tampa Bay Rays are not only the best team in Major League Baseball this season, they are also on track to accomplish a feat that has not been done in nearly 70 years. 

May 30, 2023  |  Pittsburgh Pirates

How the Pirates' dream start has turned into a nightmare

After their 14-4 loss to the Giants on Monday, the Pirates fell back below the .500 mark for the season as they remain mired in a month-long slump that has seen them go 6-19 and erase all of the goodwill they created at the start.

May 30, 2023  |  NFL

Bengals WR says team would have beaten Chiefs if he was healthy

The Cincinnati Bengals fell just short of a second consecutive Super Bowl appearance, losing a close 23-20 game to the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Championship Game.

May 28, 2023  |  New York Yankees

Yankees pitcher plans on using less rosin after suspension

New York Yankees pitcher Domingo German plans on using less rosin upon his return from suspension.

May 28, 2023  |  High School

Watch: High school baseball team loses championship game while prematurely celebrating strikeout

No matter how many baseball games you have watched in your life you have probably never seen an ending quite like this. 

May 28, 2023  |  IndyCar

Josef Newgarden wins first Indianapolis 500 in wild, crash-filled finish

After 12 previous attempts finishing no higher than third place, Josef Newgarden finally conquered the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and won his first Indianapolis 500.

May 28, 2023  |  Atlanta Braves

Former All-Star pitcher set to make first start for Braves since 2020

Michael Soroka is expected to make the start for the Atlanta Braves on Monday, completing a return to the major leagues that has been nearly three years in the making.