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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

Giants owner calls idea of flexing Thursday games 'abusive'

The NFL has, at least for the time being, tabled the discussion on potential flex scheduling for Thursday night games but the discussion is still getting really, really heated.

Blackhawks captain hints at retirement as physical toll on body mounts

The Blackhawks captain has been sidelined due to a resurgence of symptoms from chronic immune response syndrome and long COVID that have kept him sidelined over the past two years.

NFL teams could be subjected to two Thursday night games in a season

The NFL has temporarily tabled the idea of flex-scheduling Thursday night games until May, but it is leaving open the possibility to increase viewership for those games with more intriguing matchups.

Why the stolen base is going to make a huge return to MLB in 2023

The stolen base had lost a lot of its popularity in baseball over the past couple of decades as teams put more of a premium on reducing the risk of getting caught and trying to keep runners on base for the three-run homer. But based on what we have seen so far this spring, baseball's new rule changes might be bringing the stolen base back as a preferred strategy in baseball.

Yankees already setting high bar and expectations for prized rookie

Nobody in baseball can hype a prospect quite like the New York Yankees can, and shortstop Anthony Volpe is already getting the red carpet rolled out in front of him ahead of his debut this week.

No rule change proposal made on Eagles' QB sneak push play

The Philadelphia Eagles revolutionized the quarterback sneak play in 2022 by taking advantage of the rule that allowed blockers to push a runner forward. It looks like that play is here to stay for at least one more year.

Guardians agree to seven-year extension with young star

The Cleveland Guardians are reportedly signing second baseman Andres Gimenez to a seven-year contract extension that will pay him a total of $106.5 million

Watch: Pro golfer Brooks Koepka heckles NHL player with ridiculous prop

Watch: Professional golfer Brooks Koepka brought an interesting prop to Saturday's game between the Florida Panthers and New York Rangers.

Watch: Yankees' top prospect finds out he made Opening Day roster

New York Yankees shortstop and top prospect Anthony Volpe had already impressed the team's best player, and he apparently impressed the coaching staff and front office enough to make the team's opening day lineup.

Watch: Controversial foul call sends San Diego State to Final Four

San Diego State is on its way to the Final Four for the first time in program history thanks to a 57-56 win over Creighton on Sunday afternoon. It was a last second controversial call that helped send it there.

Yankees rookie has won Aaron Judge's approval, should win starting job next

The big position battle in New York Yankees camp is at shortstop where prized prospect Anthony Volpe is trying to win the job over veteran Isiah Kiner-Falefa and fellow prospect Oswald Peraza.

Robert Saleh says Aaron Rodgers' interest in Jets shows how far team has come

Aaron Rodgers only wants to play for the New York Jets this season and the team's head coach, Robert Saleh, not only thinks that is "pretty cool," but also suggested it shows just how far the team has come over the past two years.

Chiefs hoping for breakout campaign from sophomore wide receiver

The Kansas City Chiefs are hoping that a sophomore wide receiver is ready to take a big step forward in the fall.

South Carolina women remain perfect, reach another Elite Eight

Dawn Staley's Gamecocks are not slowing down. They remained perfect for the 2022-23 season on Saturday by rolling to a 59-43 win over UCLA on Saturday, advancing to the Elite 8 of the NCAA Women's Tournament for the third year in a row.

ACC commissioner believes NCAA Tournament committee too reliant on NET rankings

ACC commissioner Jim Phillips was critical of the NCAA selection committee's approach to awarding tournament bids.

Radio host rips idea of Shohei Ohtani being greatest MLB player ever

Los Angeles Angels superstar Shohei Ohtani is doing things we have never seen a player do on a baseball diamond, and that sort of talent is starting to get him mentioned as one of the greatest players of all time—if not the greatest player of all time. 

NHL indefinitely suspends Coyotes minority owner following arrest

The NHL announced on Friday that it has indefinitely suspended Andrew Barroway, a minority owner of the Arizona Coyotes, after he was arrested on a domestic violence charge.

Yankees starting rotation in jeopardy ahead of Opening Day

The 2023 Major League Baseball season has not even started yet and the New York Yankees' starting rotation is already falling apart.

Pirates are again trying to extend star outfielder after trade request

The Pittsburgh Pirates are again trying to sign star outfielder Bryan Reynolds to a contract extension before the start of the 2023 season, even after he requested a trade earlier in the offseason.

NFL says this tackle producing injuries at significantly higher rate

The NFL seems to be getting close to making a rule change to ban the hip-drop tackle that injured Tony Pollard

Latest NFL mock draft has Vikings taking eventual Kirk Cousins replacement

Kentucky quarterback Will Levis seems to be dropping down mock draft boards, and for the second time in a week an NFL.com mock draft has him going in the back-half of the first round.

MLB uses Mets slugger in creative video to introduce bigger bases

Thanks to the new pitch clock rules and the introduction of larger bases, Major League Baseball is anticipating a significant rise in stolen bags during the 2023 season. So much so that New York Mets slugger Daniel Vogelbach might even get an opportunity to steal a base for the first time in his career.

Eagles give star lineman $33M extension

The Philadelphia Eagles have lost some key members of their 2022 Super Bowl roster, but they have also managed to get some good news when it comes to retaining most of their offensive line.

Markquis Nowell sets NCAA tournament record to help send Kansas State to Elite Eight

Kansas State is on its way to the Elite Eight after winning a classic 98-93 overtime game against Michigan State on Thursday. It has a record-setting performance from Markquis Nowell to thank for it. 

Tom Brady buys ownership stake in WNBA team

Mark Davis has an agreement with Tom Brady. But it is not to be quarterback of his NFL team. Instead, it is to be his business partner.