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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

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. 

Watch: College umpire has worst strike call in history

In a call that has to be seen to be believed, the home plate umpire calls a pitch that pretty much landed in the opposite batter's box as the game-ending third strike.

Bill Walton facing criticism for offensive remarks during broadcast

Listening to Bill Walton call a college basketball game can be an out-of-this-world experience, but sometimes he ends up flying a little too close to the sun and engulfs himself in a firestorm of controversy.

New Titans GM continues to gut roster

Ran Carthon is obviously using that as an opportunity to clear out as many people from the previous front office as he can and put his stamp on the roster. 

Sean McVay says decision to return not just about 2023, committed to Rams for years

In the immediate aftermath of a disappointing 2022 season, Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay had reportedly contemplated stepping away from the team.

Dolphins seem to be positioning themselves for big offseason move

The Miami Dolphins are restructuring deals and creating salary cap space, perhaps in an effort to position themselves for a major move this offseason.

Eagles defense could look very different next season as top CB seeks trade

The good news for the Eagles is that they do have two first-round picks, including the No. 10 overall pick, as a result of a trade with the New Orleans Saints, so they will have some draft capital to help restock the defensive cupboard.

Phillies superstar unsure if he'll man outfield in 2023

The Philadelphia Phillies and superstar Bryce Harper are still waiting for a more definitive timeline on when he will be able to return to the team's starting lineup as he continues to recover from offseason Tommy John surgery. 

Vikings could be on the verge of cutting two-time Pro Bowler

The Minnesota Vikings might be parting ways with former Pro Bowl wide receiver Adam Thielen in the coming days if the two sides are unable to agree to a restructured contract, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter on Thursday. 

Pitcher admits he wasn't fully healthy when Yankees traded for him

Frankie Montas will not resume throwing for at least another nine to 10 weeks, but he remains confident he will pitch this season.

Bears could be positioned for a Jaguars-like turnaround

Having a young, talented quarterback in place means the Bears can utilize their No. 1 overall pick to address another need or perhaps even multiple needs if they elect to move back — much like Jacksonville did last year.

Outgoing Cardinals player says Kyler Murray still needs to grow up a little

Offensive tackle Kelvin Beachum spent the past three years protecting Kyler Murray in Arizona, and he has some thoughts on what steps the quarterback needs to take to continue to progress. 

Ravens place non-exclusive franchise tag on Lamar Jackson

By placing the non-exclusive tag on Jackson, it gives Jackson the opportunity to negotiate with other teams around the NFL when the free-agency signing period begins.