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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

UEFA offering full refund to Liverpool fans over Champions League stadium mess

UEFA is offering full refunds to every Liverpool fan that held an official ticket for the club's Champions League final matchup last year due to the chaos that unfolded outside of the stadium in Paris.

Former NFL WR has some advice for Ja Morant

Former NFL wide receiver Plaxico Burress knows the type of problems messing around with guns can cause for a promising professional athlete's career. He wants Memphis Grizzlies superstar Ja Morant to learn from his mistakes. 

Trading Derrick Henry would make a lot of sense for Titans

Henry has had an incredible career with the Titans and produced another strong season in 2022, but should the team look to move its most recognizable player?

Seahawks should take Anthony Richardson even after Geno Smith contract extension

The Seattle Seahawks' decision to re-sign veteran quarterback Geno Smith to a three-year, $105 million contract extension on Monday should not remove them from the quarterback market in the first round of the 2023 draft.

Look: D.C. XFL fans build incredible 'beer snake'

Washington, D.C. football fans might be fed up with the Commanders and its ownership, but they seem to have taken a liking to their XFL team, the Defenders.

White Sox pitcher Mike Clevinger will not face discipline from league after investigation

Major League Baseball announced on Sunday that Chicago White Sox pitcher Mike Clevinger will not face any discipline from the league following an investigation

Las Vegas sees itself as better long-term opportunity for the Oakland A's

The long-term future of the Oakland A's remains in doubt, and the city of Las Vegas seems ready to pounce.

Undervaluing of RB position could make Texas star a draft steal

The devaluation of the running back position in the NFL could allow one team to get a steal in the 2023 draft.

NFL Hall of Famer has high praise for Jets' newest defensive star

Former New York Jets cornerback, and 2023 Hall of Famer, Darrelle Revis sees a lot of himself in Ahmad "Sauce" Gardner, the team's newest defensive superstar.

Florida QB Anthony Richardson dazzles with athletic showing at Combine

Florida quarterback Anthony Richardson had a record-setting day at the NFL Scouting Combine on Saturday, emphatically showing that he is one of the most athletic quarterbacks in the 2023 draft class.

Dodgers second baseman keeps getting on base even though he is not allowed to swing the bat

There have been a lot of intriguing storylines to watch across Major League Baseball this spring training, but one of the funniest has been the adventures of Dodgers second baseman Miguel Vargas who keeps getting on base despite not swinging the bat a single time. 

Watch: Minor league goalie scores goal then has incredible celebration

There was another goalie goal in professional hockey on Friday night when Pyotr Kochetkov of the American Hockey League's Chicago Wolves scored a goal at the end of his team's 4-1 win over the Manitoba Moose.

NCAA to vote on rule changes to speed up games in April

Major League Baseball is not the only sport looking to make significant rule changes to speed up games. The NCAA is also proposing rules that could have a significant impact on the speed of games and how they are played.

Former Georgia QB Stetson Bennett speaks publicly for first time since arrest

In late January Dallas police officers responded to a call of somebody banging on doors, and when they arrived they found Bennett and determined he was intoxicated. He was arrested and taken into custody. 

PitchCom device was tipping Twins' pitches to Rays hitters during spring training game

Advancements in technology are great, until they do not work as planned. 

16-year-old Padres prospect already drawing superstar hype

If he becomes the player scouts hope he can, he could be a franchise-changing player for a team that has already invested heavily in other franchise-changing players.

Watch: Yankees pitcher only needs 20 seconds to record strikeout

Love it or hate it, MLB's new pitch clock is going to completely change the way games are played this season. 

Antonio Brown becomes part owner of Arena Football team

Antonio Brown is apparently giving up on a return to the NFL and now focuses his attention on being part owner of an Arena Football team.

Small sample size alert: MLB's shift ban showing early increase in spring training offense

It is still very early in the process, but if you were hoping for Major League Baseball's shift bans to improve offense you have to be somewhat encouraged with the early spring training results.

Joe Montana Super Bowl jersey sells for record-shattering price at auction

A jersey worn by Hall of Fame quarterback Joe Montana in two different Super Bowls for the San Francisco 49ers has sold for a record-shattering price at auction. 

Bruins continue amazing season by re-signing superstar to monster contract

Everything is going right for the Boston Bruins this season on and off the ice.

Rangers defenseman gets overly harsh suspension for spitting incident

The NHL announced on Tuesday afternoon that New York Rangers defenseman K'Andre Miller has been suspended for three games for spitting on Los Angeles Kings defenseman Drew Doughty during their game this weekend.

Guardians' Jose Ramirez doesn't like how pitch clock is messing with his walk-up song

Major League Baseball's new pitch clock is generating a lot of strong opinions on both sides of the discussion, but Cleveland Guardians star Jose Ramirez has introduced a new talking point on the subject.

Report: Tom Brady in talks to be subject of Netflix celebrity roast

After spending two decades roasting NFL defenses, Tom Brady may be ready to finally get roasted himself.