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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

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.

Red Sox manager Alex Cora used to brag about stealing World Series with Astros, according to new book

At this point everybody already knows the extent to which the 2017 Astros cheated, and Cora and the Astros were already punished for it. Still, hearing about how he allegedly bragged about it after the fact to his new team, almost as if he was proud of it, will certainly not do him any additional favors in the court of public opinion. 

Troy Aikman is proud of the Pro Bowl trend he started

Nobody wants to play in the Pro Bowl, and Hall of Fame quarterback Troy Aikman thinks you have him to thank for that.

LeBron James' first No. 6 Lakers jersey goes to auction

A special LeBron James game-worn jersey is on the auction block and is expected to bring in a huge price over the next couple of days. 

Demand for Tom Brady memorabilia expected to skyrocket after retirement

Tom Brady says he is retired for good this time, and now that the future Hall of Famer has called it a career there is already a huge increase in demand for his memorabilia. 

Fractured relationship between Lions and franchise legend is 'trending up'

Hall of Fame wide receiver Calvin Johnson said his relationship with the Detroit Lions is "trending up" eight years after he abruptly retired from the NFL. 

Some Philadelphia schools already planning two-hour delays for Monday after Super Bowl

Win or lose there will be a lot of people calling out of work or showing up late on Monday in both Philadelphia and Kansas City, so it makes sense for schools to get out in front of it and give everybody an extended window to sleep. 

Derek Jeter reveals unconventional way he broke out of his worst hitting slump

New York Yankees Hall of Famer Derek Jeter revealed on Wednesday night that he once turned to a teammate's golden thong to break out of one of the worst hitting slump of his career. 

Urban Meyer has effusive praise for Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence

Urban Meyer's brief tenure with the Jacksonville Jaguars turned out to be a complete football disaster, but he still sees great things ahead for their young quarterback he coached.

New Panthers HC Frank Reich hoping for 'stability at quarterback'

New Carolina Panthers head coach Frank Reich is tired of a revolving door of quarterbacks and his hoping to find some stability at the position at his new job.

Joe Burrow says trash talk is part of what makes football fun

The Bengals talked a lot of trash heading into the AFC Championship Game and were unable to back it up, leaving them dealing with a lot coming back their way. It sounds like Joe Burrow wouldn't have it any other way, regardless of the results. 

Bills GM has one criticism for QB Josh Allen

There are not a lot of holes in Josh Allen's game, but Buffalo Bills general manager Brandon Beane has one criticism that he would like to see his quarterback work on in the future.

NFL makes bizarre choice to replace Josh Allen in Pro Bowl

In what might be one of the most bizarre and baffling Pro Bowl inclusions in the history of the game, Baltimore Ravens backup quarterback Tyler Huntley has been selected to go to the 2023 game.

Kyler Murray not expected to be ready for start of 2023 season

Not only could he miss the start of the season as he recovers from a late season knee injury, there is the potential for Murray to miss half of the season.

Stetson Bennett arrested for public intoxication

The Georgia Bulldogs quarterback was arrested early Sunday morning on a public intoxication charge in Dallas, Texas.

Oilers let emergency backup goalie close out big win

The Edmonton Oilers allowed Matt Berlin, an emergency backup goalie that is not actually a part of the team, to play the final two minutes of their blowout 7-3 win against the Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday night.

Aryna Sabalenka wins thrilling Australian Open to claim first Grand Slam singles title

It was a noteworthy win for Sabalenka as she became the first player to competing under a neutral flag to win a Grand Slam championship.

Myles Turner gets massive contract extension with Pacers

In 42 games this season, he is averaging 17.2 points and 7.9 rebounds per game, while also blocking 2.4 shots per game. 

Chiefs' Travis Kelce gets surprising injury designation for AFC Championship Game

Tight end Travis Kelce has been a last-minute addition to the Chiefs' injury report for Sunday's game thanks to a back injury. 

NBA refutes wild internet conspiracy theory about home scoring for Jaren Jackson Jr.

The whole thing started with a Reddit post taking an extremely deep dive into Jackson's home-road splits and how there is a dramatic difference that did not exist in previous seasons. The argument goes on to say that Jackson is getting credit for blocks and steals at home that should be going to other Grizzlies players.

Rangers bail on wearing Pride Night jerseys at last minute

Friday was the team's Pride Night, and it was supposed to feature the Rangers wearing rainbow jerseys with rainbow tape on their sticks for the pre-game warmups. That did not happen.

Report reveals how DeMeco Ryans' previous lawsuit against Texans has affected his interest in their HC job

The Texans were listed as one of the defendants in a 2016 lawsuit filed by Ryans claiming that their negligence with the playing surface resulted in an injury that cut his career short. 

LeBron James NBA championship jersey sells for millions at auction

The price tag for this item makes it the most expensive James jersey ever sold, and one of the most expensive jerseys for any athlete.