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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

Steelers are reaching rock bottom in Mike Tomlin era

After Sunday's 38-3 dismantling at the hands of the Buffalo Bills, the Steelers are tied for the league's worst record at 1-4.

Cameraman filed police report against Raiders WR Davante Adams

Shortly after the Las Vegas Raiders lost to the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday, Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams was seen shoving a cameraman to the ground on his way to the locker room.

Phillies reliever David Robertson to miss NLDS after injuring himself celebrating

According to manager Rob Thomson, Robertson suffered a strained calf during his celebration that will require him to miss the entire series against the Atlanta Braves.

Avalanche unveil 2022 Stanley Cup rings, featuring 669 diamonds

The Colorado Avalanche unveiled their 2022 Stanley Cup rings on Monday night, and they are truly something to behold. According to the Avalanche, the rings feature 669 diamonds, 18 custom-cut genuine sapphires, 2 round genuine sapphires, and 42 custom-cut genuine rubies.

Matt Rhule latest coach to get boatload of money to go away

The amount of money the Panthers will be paying Rhule not to coach the team has to be a tough pill to swallow.

Broncos' trade for Russell Wilson could be shaping up to be a bust

Following their 12-9 overtime loss to the Indianapolis Colts, the Broncos find themselves with a 2-3 record, one of the absolute worst offenses in the league, and Wilson has looked like a shell of his former self with a growing list of injury concerns. 

It's a great time to be a Philadelphia sports fan (except for the Flyers)

With four legitimate contenders in four different sports, this is as good of a team as any to be a sports fan in Philadelphia.

Lions HC Dan Campbell's aggressiveness backfired in loss to Patriots

Lions Wire contributor Jeff Risdon wrote that if Patriots coach Bill Belichick was playing chess, "Campbell was breaking his Hungry Hungry Hippos game by slamming the handles way too hard and always at the wrong time."

Watch: Falcons' Grady Jarrett gets awful roughing the passer penalty for sacking Tom Brady

Grady Jarett sacked Tom Brady for what could have been a game-changing play, but the 15-yard penalty was called.

Lions' Saivion Smith leaves game in ambulance with neck injury

A scary moment took place in the first quarter of Sunday's game in Foxboro between the Detroit Lions and New England Patriots, as Detroit's Saivion Smith had to be taken off the field in an ambulance after going down with an injury. 

Yankees leave Aroldis Chapman off postseason roster; fine him for missing workout

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone announced on Sunday that relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman will not be on the team's ALDS roster for their series against the Cleveland Guardians after skipping a mandatory workout on Friday.

Watch: Oscar Gonzalez sends Guardians to ALDS with 15th inning HR, breaking scoreless tie

Gonzalez's home run ended what was an absolutely incredible pitcher's duel that saw both teams be held off the scoreboard and limited to just 10 total hits (all singles) through the first 14 innings. 

Pirates prospect trolls autograph hound for using kid to get signature

Henry Davis was the No. 1 overall pick by the Pittsburgh Pirates two years ago, and he already knows how to sniff out autograph hounds looking to cash in on his signature. 

Draymond Green to step away from Warriors, apologizes for punching Jordan Poole: 'I failed as a leader. I failed as a man'

Along with saying he is going to step away from the team for the time being and give everybody, including Poole, their space, Green also apologized to Poole, Poole's family and the Warriors organization for his actions.

Watch: Oklahoma jump-pass attempt goes terribly wrong as part of horrible first half

Oklahoma's meltdown got an exclamation point when running back Eric Gray attempted a jump pass out of the Wildcat formation only to have it be easily intercepted on one of the worst plays of the season. 

Michigan assistant coach Mike Hart carted off after collapsing on sideline

There was a scary scene at Saturday's Michigan-Indiana game as Wolverines assistant coach Mike Hart collapsed on the sideline and had to be carted off the field. 

Roger Goodell thinks London can support two NFL franchises, hints at Europe division

Expansion seems to be a dream and a vision at this point, but it is pretty clear the NFL wants to broaden its footprint all over the world. Not just with one team

Matt Ryan doesn't appear to be the answer in Colts' revolving door of quarterbacks

Since Luck retired the Colts have had a different quarterback every season, going from Jacoby Brissett to Philip Rivers, Wentz and now Ryan. It is entirely possible there will be another new face in that spot next season.

Watch: Denver ABC affiliate apologizes for airing Broncos-Colts game

Thursday's NFL game between the Denver Broncos and Indianapolis Colts was so bad, that the sports department at Denver's ABC affiliate felt the need to apologize for airing the game.

'Thursday Night Football' offers another potential dud next week

If you thought Thursday's game between the Indianapolis Colts and Denver Broncos was a dud, wait until you look at the schedule and see what is looming next week.

Wild allegations swirl around chess cheating scandal

It all began earlier this year when the 19-year-old Niemann shockingly defeated world champion Magnus Carlsen in a stunning upset that helped ignite the cheating allegations. 

Tom Brady says his shoulder feels great, he will be there on Sunday

Brady offered an encouraging update regarding his Week 5 status.

MLB commissioner Robert Manfred on home run record: 'Let fans make their own judgment'

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge set a new American League (and Yankees franchise) record this season by hitting 62 home runs, topping the previous mark set by Roger Maris (61) during the 1961 season.

Fan suing Patriots Hall of Fame for $1 million over damaged Tom Brady autographed flag

A New England Patriots fan is suing the team's Hall of Fame for $1 million after he claims it damaged Tom Brady's autograph on an American flag.