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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

Kliff Kingsbury meeting with Texans for potential job on staff

Kliff Kingsbury is meeting with the Houston Texans this week regarding a potential job on the coaching staff of new head coach DeMeco Ryans. 

Blackhawks star seems disappointed he did not get traded to Rangers

With the Chicago Blackhawks starting a massive rebuild it seems inevitable that star forward Patrick Kane is going to be on the way out before the March 3 trade deadline.

Steelers wide receiver denies report he punched Mitch Trubisky

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson took to Twitter on Friday morning to dispute a report that he punched quarterback Mitch Trubisky in the face earlier in the season.

Players with the best chance to be 2024 first-ballot NFL Hall of Famers

Now that the 2023 Pro Football Hall of Fame class has been announced, it is time to start to looking ahead to the new list of eligibles for the 2024 class.

Eagles could have big advantage if Super Bowl comes down to game of inches

Even though the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs have two of the best big-play offenses in the NFL, Super Bowl LVII could still come down to a game of inches. If it does, Philadelphia may have the advantage.

Chiefs star credits Andy Reid's brilliance for always being open

Kansas City Chiefs superstar tight end Travis Kelce revealed the key to him always being open, and it is the brilliance of Chiefs head coach Andy Reid and the offensive system he has created in Kansas City.

NHL players are starting to hate league's playoff format

NHL players do not speak out against much, but some of the league's more prominent players are starting to voice some displeasure with the league's current playoff format and how its matchups are determined.

NFLPA leader wants to make big change to draft process

The NFL draft has become a year-long event, but DeMaurice Smith, the leader of the NFL Players Association, would like to see some of that scaled back.

Aaron Rodgers expects decision on future after four-day 'darkness retreat'

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers says he is going to take some time to himself in the coming weeks to help come to a decision on his future. And not just time to himself, but also time in the darkness.

Eagles' Darius Slay still has not forgotten disrespect from former coach

Philadelphia Eagles defensive back Darius Slay has never forgotten his time with former Detroit Lions head coach Matt Patricia.

Pro Bowl Games drew millions of viewers with new flag football format

As long as it has something even remotely to do with football and NFL players are involved, millions of people are going to tune in.

Eagles CEO says Jalen Hurts has nothing left to prove for new contract

The Eagles have seen all they need to see from Hurts to know they want to make a big investment in him as their franchise quarterback.

Patrick Mahomes makes strange promise to Cooper Manning if Chiefs win Super Bowl

Patrick Mahomes would be so excited to win Super Bowl LVII that he promised Cooper Manning that he will drink Coors Light out of his boots if the Kansas City Chiefs beat the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday.

Watch: Jalen Ramsey levels Tyreek Hill in Pro Bowl flag football game

It seems all the NFL needed to do to bring some physicality back to the Pro Bowl was to eliminate the tackling. At least that was what happened on one play in Sunday's flag football games in Las Vegas when Los Angeles Rams cornerback Jalen Ramsey accidentally leveled Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill at the goal line.

Ex-MLB scout says Chiefs' Travis Kelce could have been baseball star

Kelce has become one of the best tight ends in NFL history, but if the whole football thing did not work out he might have had a great plan B as a baseball star. 

Islanders GM seems to already hate new contract he just handed out

After trading for center Bo Horvat late last week the New York Islanders acted quickly to sign him to a brand new eight-year contract extension on Sunday. The man that handed out that contract, general manager Lou Lamoriello, already seems to hate it.

Jared Goff has positive message for Derek Carr as he prepares to move on from Raiders

Goff said he had a chance to talk with Carr a lot this week in Las Vegas during the NFL's Pro Bowl weekend. He said that Carr seems to be in a great headspace as he awaits word on his future.  

49ers receiver thinks Chiefs will expose Eagles defense

There is at least one member of the San Francisco 49ers offense that is not buying the hype around the Philadelphia Eagles defense and thinks they are

Sean Payton facing massive challenge to make Broncos competitive

The Broncos are making a big bet that Payton can drag them out of their mediocre state, and he is going to have quite a job in front of him to make that happen.

NFL players are not happy with potential rule change discussion

The NFL is planning on having a 'very active conversation' this offseason when it comes to banning the hip drop tackle that injured Cowboys running back Tony Pollard in the playoffs.

Cowboys make uninspiring choice with new offensive coordinator hire

The Cowboys are replacing an assistant coach with a proven track record of success with an assistant coach with a proven track record of mediocrity. 

Jets don't intend to trade QB Zach Wilson just yet

The New York Jets might not be ready to give up on quarterback Zach Wilson just yet. 

Bengals could consider trade if contract demands for star receiver are too much

The Cincinnati Bengals might have a big decision to make with wide receiver Tee Higgins this offseason. Higgins is entering the final year of his contract, and is scheduled to be an unrestricted free agent after the 2023 season.

Big performance at Super Bowl could help Travis Kelce make history

The Kelce brothers, Travis and Jason, are just one of the many subplots to the Super Bowl LVII storyline. Travis Kelce, the superstar tight end for the Chiefs, might have a chance to add yet another storyline and make some history of his own if he can become the first tight end to ever win Super Bowl MVP.

Inspired by Damar Hamlin, NFL to provide free CPR training at Super Bowl

The NFL and the American Heart Association are teaming up at the Super Bowl to provide a mobile training unit that will offer free hands-only CPR training.