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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

Tony La Russa will not return to manage White Sox this season

The decision was made after La Russa underwent additional tests and medical procedures over the past week.

College Football fans not happy with ESPN's Aaron Judge split screen

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge is chasing some history as he sits one home run shy of 61 for the season, a number that would tie Roger Maris' Yankees and American League single season record.

Mets broadcaster Keith Hernandez to miss rest of regular season after falling, injuring shoulder

Hernandez suffered a complete tear of a tendon in his shoulder after falling off a curb on Wednesday.

A.J. Brown: I was 'dead serious' about trying to play baseball this year

Brown is also a pretty accomplished baseball player and even found himself as a 19th-round draft pick by the San Diego Padres back in 2016. 

Watch: Kansas' Daniel Hishaw plows through Duke defense for awesome 73-yard touchdown

Kansas has not had a winning season since 2008 and has been one of the worst FBS programs in the country over the past 14 years.

Bills safety Micah Hyde out for season, according to agent

The Buffalo Bills look like the best team in the NFL through two weeks thanks to a pair of dominant wins over last year's Super Bowl champion (Los Angeles Rams) and top seed in the AFC (Tennessee Titans).  Those wins have come at a cost on the defensive side of the ball as several starters have been injured in the two wins.

Roberto Clemente rookie card sells for more than $1 million at auction

The winning bid reportedly came in at $1,055,000 and falls just short of another Clemente rookie card that sold for $1.107 million a couple of years ago.

Barry Bonds wants Aaron Judge to break his record, sign with Giants

The other major subplot to Judge's season is that he remains unsigned beyond this season and will be the most sought-after free agent on the market if the Yankees are unable to re-sign him before the winter. 

Steelers HC Mike Tomlin on potential of QB change: 'Definitively no'

In three games the Steelers' offense has managed only 16 (a defensive touchdown in this game gave the team 23 points), 14, and 17 points.

Cowboys QB Dak Prescott participated in team drills at Thursday's practice

Dak Prescott was seen on the practice field taking part in some drills with the team's quarterbacks. 

Wizards to have Kyle Kuzma pink oversized sweater bobblehead giveaway

That giveaway will take place for the Wizards' Jan. 13 game against the New York Knicks.

Are the Steelers simply using rookie WR George Pickens as a decoy?

The Athletic's Mark Kaboly speculates that Pickens is simply being used as a decoy in offensive coordinator Matt Canada's scheme.

Packers QB Aaron Rodgers on idea of playing until 45: 'I'll be doing something else'

The marquee matchup in the NFL this Sunday will be in Tampa Bay in what could be the final head-to-head matchup between future Hall of Fame quarterbacks

Commanders QB Carson Wentz trying not to make Eagles matchup 'bigger than it needs to be'

The Eagles drafted Wentz with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2016 draft after giving up a massive haul of draft picks to move up and select him.

Browns' Myles Garrett misses practice, status for Thursday's game unknown

It's not the news the Browns were hoping for following Sunday's brutal loss to the Jets.

Steelers QB Mitch Trubisky says he has to get playmakers the football

One of the biggest criticisms of the Steelers' offense -- and Trubisky -- so far has been the overwhelming conservative nature of it.

Avalanche make Nathan MacKinnon highest paid player in NHL

Connor McDavid is the only other player in the league with an average annual salary higher than $11.7 million. 

NHL stars P.K. Subban, Zdeno Chara, ironman Keith Yandle all announce retirements

Tuesday was a big day for retirements in the NHL as several prominent defensemen saw their careers come to an end with P.K. Subban, Zdeno Chara, and Keith Yandle all announcing their retirements on the same day. 

Las Vegas Aces win WNBA title for first time in franchise history

The Aces won the series 3-1 over the Connecticut Sun and capped off a sensational year for the franchise and first-year coach Becky Hammon.

Pirates tie MLB record by striking out 20 times in nine inning game

Every player with a plate appearance struck out at least once, while six different players struck out at least two times.

Herm Edwards out as Arizona State head coach

After four-plus years as the head football coach, Herm Edwards is out at Arizona State. The school announced on Sunday that by mutual decision Edwards has relinquished his duties as head coach.

DirecTV had Sunday ticket issues for second week in a row

The NFL season is only in its second week, and DirecTV has already had two weeks of streaming issues with its Sunday Ticket service.

Watch: Frustrated Tom Brady throws tablet on sidelines

Tom Brady did not get off to a great start for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday against the New Orleans Saints, and his frustration boiled over on the sidelines.