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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

Watch: Michael Kay rips Yankees' motivation tactics, compares them to Lincoln assassination

The New York Yankees season came to a disappointing end when they were swept out of the ALCS by the Houston Astros over the weekend, and the city is not handling that defeat well.

Jimmy Garoppolo under the microscope again as 49ers struggle

The 49ers continue to have a big question mark under center holding them back from reaching the next level.

Former NFL exec asks if Todd Bowles is the problem in Tampa Bay

Todd Bowles took over as Tampa Bay's head coach after Bruce Arians abruptly stepped down this offseason. 

Belichick says using both quarterbacks was pre-planned; again declines to name starter

The New England Patriots are now starting to understand how the other half lives.  

Golden Knights' Phil Kessel ties NHL iron man streak

Kessel has not missed a game since October 31, 2009, when he sat out against the Montreal Canadiens with a shoulder injury.

John Tortorella on Flyers' loss: 'The whole performance. It sucked.'

The game also saw the Flyers bench two of their highest-paid players — Kevin Hayes and Travis Konecny — for the entire third period.

Chargers star CB J.C. Jackson suffers significant injury in loss to Seahawks

Along with the injury to Jackson, the Chargers also lost starting wide receiver Mike Williams to an apparent ankle injury late in the fourth quarter.

Watch: Cardinals' DeAndre Hopkins posts hype video ahead of return from suspension

DeAndre Hopkins will be making his 2022 season debut as he returns from a six-game suspension for violating the league's performance-enhancing drug policy.

Tom Brady apologizes for comparing football season to military deployment: 'It was a very poor choice of words'

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady apologized on Thursday for a "very poor choice of words" that saw him compare leaving for football season to

Mariners' Cal Raleigh visits classroom that went viral celebrating his wild-card home run

The students in Tim Rooney's fifth-grade classroom were seen running around the room cheering, and chanting Raleigh's nickname -- "Big Dumper" -- in celebration.

Colts RB Jonathan Taylor drove decision to sit out Week 6: 'You just know your body'

Star running back Jonathan Taylor did not play in the Indianapolis Colts' Week 6 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars, and indicated on Thursday it was him

The best (and worst) of the NHL's 2022-23 reverse retro jerseys

The NHL officially unveiled the reverse retro jerseys for every NHL team for the 2022-23 season, and there are some real winners in the group.  There are are also a couple of duds.

Giants HC Brian Daboll used 'Madden' games during meetings to spark competition

On the eve of training camp, Daboll would pick one offensive player and one defensive player, make them both play as the Giants, and everybody on the team would be getting into it.

Bob Costas responds to Mike Francesa: 'Does that person understand the nature of a national broadcast?'

Costas responded to criticism from Francesa regarding his calling of the ALDS between the Yankees and Guardians.

Mike Tomlin dances around report of Mitch Trubisky-Diontae Johnson fight

Tomlin refused to confirm or deny that it took place, but he still had a lot to say on whether or not it was true.

Tom Brady looks at NFL season as 'going away on deployment in the military'

So far Brady's decision to return has not been smooth for him on or off the field.

Shohei Ohtani had negative impression of 2022 season due to Angels losing

Despite his own individual dominance, the Angels' star still had a negative impression of the season due to the team's continued struggles in the win column.

Jerry Jones on Dak Prescott playing Sunday vs. Lions: 'I think he can get there'

During his weekly radio appearance in Dallas, Jones said that from what he can Prescott is "determined" to play on Sunday and that he thinks he can get there. 

Philadelphia is again center of sports world on Tuesday with three teams on national TV

For the second week in a row, the entire sports world will have its eyes on the city of Philadelphia.

Watch: Capitals' Evgeny Kuznetsov facing suspension for slash to the face

Washington Capitals forward Evgeny Kuznetsov has a hearing with the NHL's Department of Player Safety on Tuesday and is facing a suspension for a slashing incident that happened in Monday's game with the Vancouver Canucks.

University of Tennessee sets up fundraiser to pay for new goal posts; gets roasted for it

The Tennessee Volunteers picked up a huge win on Sunday against Alabama, winning an absolutely thrilling 52-49 game that launched the Vols into the No.

Watch: Jets' Sauce Gardner wears cheesehead after blowout win over Packers

He appeared to be trying to wear it into the locker room until an unidentified Packers player ran by and knocked it off.

Buccaneers TE Cameron Brate leaves game on stretcher

Scary scene at Acrisure Stadium on Sunday when Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Cameron Brate had to be removed from their game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on a stretcher.  Brate was injured after catching a pass and being tackled by Myles Jack late in the third quarter.

Steelers QB Kenny Pickett leaves game after big hit from Devin White

The Pittsburgh Steelers turned their offense over to rookie first-round pick Kenny Pickett two weeks, and he was making his first career start at home on Sunday.

Watch: Vikings' Ryan Wright launches incredible 73-yard punt

Punters do not get an opportunity to make highlight reels very often, and when they do, it is usually for all of the wrong reasons.  But Minnesota Vikings punter Ryan Wright deserves some positive attention for this absolute boomer of a kick in the first quarter of Sunday's game against the Miami Dolphins.  That is incredible.