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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

Aaron Rodgers says contract would need adjustment to return to Packers

During his appearance on "The Pat McAfee Show," Rodgers acknowledged that if he is to return to Green Bay his contract will need to be tweaked for things to work out.

What the Cowboys could have done differently on bizarre last play

The team's final play against the 49ers has been widely ridiculed. Here we explore where the staff missed the mark.

Anthony Rizzo used his dog to help convince Aaron Judge to re-sign with Yankees

New York Yankees fans apparently have Anthony Rizzo and his dog to thank for the team re-signing superstar outfielder Aaron Judge this offseason. Judge made an appearance on the "Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon" on Monday night and gave a hilarious backstory on what really helped him re-sign with the team.

Watch: Islanders player pulls out own tooth on bench

Making matters worse for Brock Nelson and the Islanders, not only did he lose a tooth, but the Islanders did not even get the benefit of a power play as the referee standing right next to the play did not call the obvious high-sticking infraction.

Why the Bills' Super Bowl window might already be closing

The Buffalo Bills' loss to the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday did not just end their Super Bowl hopes for this season, it might have represented the beginning of a closing championship window.

No neutral site for AFC Championship game needed after Bengals crush Bills

It turns out the NFL will not need a neutral site for the AFC Championship game after the Cincinnati Bengals thoroughly dominated the Buffalo Bills, 27-10, in Sunday's Divisional Round playoff game.

NFL catch rule under scrutiny again after Ja'Marr Chase touchdown overturned

There is no rule in the NFL that leaves football fans more confused than the catch rule. We got another look at that on Sunday when what looked to be another touchdown for Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase was overturned.

Jaguars look set to control AFC South for years to come

Even though it ended with playoff disappointment on Saturday, the 2022 Jacksonville Jaguars season ended up being a massive success.

Canucks end embarrassing saga, finally announce coaching change

The Vancouver Canucks announced on Sunday that they have fired head coach Bruce Boudreau and replaced him with Rick Tocchet.

Injury update given on Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes

The Chiefs quarterback suffered a high-ankle sprain in the team's 27-20 playoff win over the Jaguars on Saturday.

Joey Bosa hit with major fine for unsportsmanlike conduct, criticism of refs

According to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero, Bosa was fined $29,785 and $13,261 for two different unsportsmanlike conduct incidents, and then an additional $12,500 for his post-game comments. 

49ers HC Kyle Shanahan gives Jimmy Garoppolo return update

There is still an outside chance that we could see Garoppolo play for the 49ers again this season.

Derek Carr not sharing details on benching, ready to move on

 Derek Carr is simply ready to move on and not dig into the details of why he was benched by the Las Vegas Raiders at the end of the 2022 NFL season. 

Watch: NHL brothers commit matching penalties against each other during game

 Penguins defenseman Pierre-Olivier Joseph and Senators forward Mathieu Joseph are brothers who had a chance to play their first NHL game against each other on Friday night. That set the stage for one of the funniest moments of the 2022-23 season.

Why the Twins were smart to trade 2022 AL batting champion Luiz Arraez

Trading away a league batting champion does not seem smart on the surface, but the Twins moving Luis Arraez to the Miami Marlins is an example of a good decision.

NFL mock draft has Ravens going quarterback in first round

John Harbaugh might be 200 percent confident that Lamar Jackson will be his quarterback for the Baltimore Ravens next season, but others are not so sure.

Mike McCarthy was surprised to learn Cowboys are underdogs against 49ers

Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy was once again surprised to learn that his team is an underdog going into a big game.  And he once again seems willing to embrace that role.

Autographed Michael Jordan card sells for huge price at auction

A 1997 Michael Jordan Upper Deck basketball card sold for a massive price an auction on Thursday night.

Chiefs HC has a chance to make history vs. Jaguars

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid has a chance to truly place himself among the all-time great head coaches this weekend.

John Harbaugh puts a number on confidence Lamar Jackson returns

Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh is quite certain that Lamar Jackson is going to be his quarterback next season.

NFL considered neutral-site for Bengals-Bills playoff game

A potential AFC Championship Game between the Kansas City Chiefs and Buffalo Bills is not the only game the NFL considered using a neutral site for this

Trevor Lawrence is going to get rude welcome from Arrowhead Stadium crowd

Kansas City Chiefs fans pride themselves on two things: Tailgating and telling everybody that will listen how loud their stadium is. Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence will get to experience that in the playoff game this weekend.

Lane Kiffin lands another major quarterback transfer for Ole Miss

Former Oklahoma State starter Spencer Sanders is headed to Mississippi. He now joins a crowded a QB room that includes 2022 starter Jaxson Dart and LSU transfer Walker Howard.

Watch: Novak Djokovic was irate with heckler at Australian Open match

A bad hamstring was not the only distraction Novak Djokovic had to deal with at his second-round Australian Open match on Thursday.

Report: Steelers' staffing decisions on hold amid Mike Tomlin personal matter

The Pittsburgh Steelers have been silent on the future of their assistant coaches and we now have some insight on the delay.