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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

Luton Town completes incredible journey to Premier League after 31 years

Luton Town FC is headed back to the top flight of English football for the first time in 31 years after defeating Coventry City on Saturday.

Kenny Pickett's car stolen during radio interview

Not only was Pickett's car stolen, but his Steelers playbook was also in the car at the time.

Charles Barkley: Grizzlies star crying for help

NBA analyst Charles Barkley made an appearance on the "Pat McAfee Show" on Friday and discussed the Ja Morant situation with the Memphis Grizzlies.

MLB could threaten Brewers with relocation if stadium upgrades not made

It is estimated that the stadium needs $448 million in work over the next 20 years, including $290 million in work that is to be included in the state's budget between 2023 and 2025 if it can be approved. 

Le'Veon Bell makes shocking admission about Steelers career

Along with the admission, Bell also said that he would like to retire as a member of the Steelers and even get a couple of carries in a preseason game to show what he can still do.

Yankees manager is not ready for robot umpires, even after latest ejection

In what seems to be a weekly occurrence this season, New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone was ejected on Thursday night. Despite that, he is not quite ready to see Major League Baseball turn to robot umpires to offer a more automated and consistent approach to the calling balls and strikes.

San Francisco 49ers stock up, stock down

NFL training camps are just a little more than two months away and we are taking stock of each team's trending players going into the 2023 season.

Seattle Seahawks stock up, stock down

This is stock up and stock down for the Seattle Seahawks. 

Los Angeles Rams stock up, stock down

The start of NFL training camps is just around the corner and we are joining the league's 32 teams in taking stock of what they have to work with this season.

Arizona Cardinals stock up, stock down

NFL training camps are just two months away and teams like the Arizona Cardinals are still trying to evaluate what their rosters will look like.

Liverpool star makes emotional statement after club fails to qualify for Champions League

Liverpool was officially eliminated from next year's Champions League. This result is not sitting well with Liverpool star Mo Salah, who issued an angry and emotional statement on social media Thursday evening.

Suspended Lions WR was not aware of NFL gambling policy

The NFL suspended five players in April for violating the league's gambling policy, including Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams, the No. 12 overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft.

Dak Prescott experiencing unexpected issue with Mike McCarthy as his play-caller

The Dallas Cowboys have a new play-caller this season with head coach Mike McCarthy taking over those duties. That change is causing an unforeseen issue for quarterback Dak Prescott. 

Watch: Stars captain ejected for brutal cross-check

Captain Jamie Benn got himself ejected in the first period for this vicious cross-check on Vegas Golden Knights forward Mark Stone.

Steelers wide receiver sets big goals for 2023 season

If the Pittsburgh Steelers are going to get back to the playoffs in 2023, they are going to need a big bounce-back season from wide receiver Diontae Johnson.

Phillies' Trea Turner responds to fans' growing frustration

The Philadelphia Phillies made one of the biggest free agency splashes in MLB this offseason when they signed shortstop Trea Turner to a monster 11-year, $300 million contract.

Broncos release last remaining player from Super Bowl 50 team

It was already a new era for the Broncos with Sean Payton coming in to try and turn things around, and the departure of their last championship link only further emphasizes the start of a new era.  

Watch: Bills' Damar Hamlin back on the field for individual drills at OTAs

Hamlin did not participate in team activities or wear a helmet, but he did do individual work with tackling sleds and covering receivers.

The next big move for each team in NFC West

Don’t let the calendar fool you: There’s plenty of work to be done in the NFC West. With training camps more than two months away, here’s one move each team should make.

Former Steelers QB did not initially want replacement to succeed

Former Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger said that he was not initially rooting for successor Kenny Pickett to succeed.

Watch: Brewers shortstop copies former teammate's home run pose in front of him

Sunday marked the two-year anniversary of the Milwaukee Brewers acquiring shortstop Willy Adames in a trade from the Tampa Bay Rays.

Watch: Minor League game interrupted by sudden hail storm

Mother Nature pulled out a bit of hail from her bag of tricks during a Sunday minor league game between the affiliates of the Giants and Diamondbacks.

Former No. 1 overall pick interested in reunion with original team

Jadeveon Clowney never become the type of franchise-changing superstar you hope to get with the No. 1 overall pick, but he has still been a strong player at times.

Watch: Club pro caps magical weekend at PGA Championship with hole-in-one

A 46 year-old club pro hit a hole-in-one at the PGA Championship to add another highlight to his magical weekend.

This stat shows how incredibly dominant American League East has been this season

It is the perfect storm of a couple of big-market, big-spending teams like the Yankees and Red Sox sharing a division with three teams that have built deep lineups in Tampa Bay, Baltimore and Toronto all emerging as contenders at the same time.