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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

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.

Saints QB Jameis Winston reportedly playing with four fractures in back

New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston is reportedly playing Sunday's game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with four fractures in his back, according to a repot from Fox Sports' Jay Glazer.

NFL insider Sal Paolantonio says Steelers HC Mike Tomlin is first-ballot Hall of Famer

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin has his flaws and his share of critics, both in Pittsburgh and around the league. But there is also no denying how impressive his overall head coaching resume is, and one prominent NFL insider (and Hall of Fame voter) believes it is good enough to make him a first ballot Hall of Famer.

Steelers, Heinz reach sponsorship agreement to keep ketchup graphic at Acrisure Stadium

When the Pittsburgh Steelers changed the name of their stadium from Heinz Field to Acrisure Stadium prior to the 2022 season, it ruffled a lot of feathers of people in Pittsburgh.

NHL looking at ways to incorporate alligators into All-Star festivities

The 2023 NHL All-Star game is scheduled to take place in Florida, and the league is really thinking outside the box in terms of how it is going to mix in some local flare for the weekend's festivities. 

NFL kickers struggled to make clutch kicks in Week 1

In total, there were six missed field goals in the final two minutes of the fourth quarter or overtime that would have either been tying kicks or game-winning kicks.

Ravens bringing back mascots Edgar and Allan to replace injured Poe

The Ravens originally used all three mascots but retired Edgar and Allan after the 2008 season. This is the perfect opportunity to bring them back. 

Watch: UTSA films uniform reveal, hype video on Texas campus before game

After losing a heartbreaker to Alabama, the Texas Longhorns are back home on Saturday to play host to the University of Texas-San Antonio. While that may not be quite as big of a game for the Longhorns, it is one of the biggest games on the UTSA schedule for this season.

Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes takes shot at PFF grade after beating Chargers

Despite looking like a video-game QB in Week 1 and throwing five touchdowns in a blowout win, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes was only graded out as the eighth-best quarterback in the league in Week 1 by PFF.

Watch: Chargers' Mike Williams makes incredible one-handed touchdown catch

Williams not only snagged it with one hand while falling down, but he also did it while fighting through tight coverage and getting pushed it to the ground in the process.