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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

October 15, 2022  |  College Football

Watch: Pat McAfee attempts backflip into Tennessee River on 'College GameDay'

If "GameDay" is near a river or larger body of water, then Pat McAfee is probably going to jump into it. 

October 14, 2022  |  Pittsburgh Steelers

Steelers RB Najee Harris was playing with steel plate in cleat

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris revealed on Friday that he spent the first five games of the season playing with a steel plate in his cleat, and that he will be removing it for Sunday's game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.  Harris was injured in the preseason and had his workload limited throughout training camp.

October 14, 2022  |  NFL

NFL fines Buccaneers QB Tom Brady for kicking Falcons' Grady Jarrett

The NFL informed Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady on Friday that he is being fined $11,139 for kicking Atlanta Falcons defensive lineman Grady Jarrett during Sunday's game. 

October 14, 2022  |  MLB

Watch: Kings troll Astros' Jose Altuve with trash can during 'look-a-like' game

It's clear Los Angeles still holds a grudge against the 2017 Houston Astros.

October 14, 2022  |  MLB

Hall of Fame pitcher Bruce Sutter dies at age 69

Sutter spent 12 years in the major leagues with the Cardinals, Chicago Cubs and Atlanta Braves, compiling a 68-71 record to go with 300 saves and a 2.83 career ERA. 

October 14, 2022  |  Chicago Bears

Bears HC: Justin Fields took step forward despite another rough game

The offensive futility is a collective effort, but the lack of progress under center still has to be a concern, especially if Thursday's performance was seen as a step forward.

October 14, 2022  |  NHL

Penguins' Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, Kris Letang match pro sports record for longevity

Given that all three Penguins players remain under contract for several more years — Malkin and Letang just signed new contract extensions over the summer — they seem almost certain to break that record next season.

October 13, 2022  |  Tampa Bay Buccaneers

As roughing the passer controversy swirls, old video surfaces of Tom Brady taking huge unpenalized hit 

While many consider him the NFL's most protected golden boy, that wasn't always the case for Brady … or other QBs.

October 13, 2022  |  Buffalo Sabres

Sabres players made some interesting choices for their 2022-23 goal songs

There are a lot of newer and current songs on the list, which makes sense given the young average age of the Sabres. 

October 13, 2022  |  NFL

Troy Aikman: 'Take the dresses off' comments were 'dumb remarks on my part'

Aikman was reacting to yet another controversial roughing the passer call when he made the comments. 

October 13, 2022  |  Track and Field

Luz Long's 1936 silver medal up for auction; finished second to Jesse Owens in long jump

Long finished second in the long jump to American track star Jesse Owens.

October 13, 2022  |  NFL

Jason Peters talks 'nasty' Eagles fans and what Cowboys should expect Sunday

New Dallas Cowboys offensive lineman Jason Peters spent 11 years as a member of the Philadelphia Eagles and knows firsthand just how intense the rivalry -- and Eagles fans -- can be.

October 11, 2022  |  Pittsburgh Steelers

Even as Steelers struggle, Mike Tomlin is still quick with a quip

Mike Tomlin is still good for a witty quote that will stick in your head for the rest of the day.

October 11, 2022  |  Pittsburgh Steelers

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.

October 11, 2022  |  Las Vegas Raiders

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.

October 11, 2022  |  Philadelphia Phillies

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.

October 11, 2022  |  Colorado Avalanche

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.

October 10, 2022  |  Nebraska Cornhuskers

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.

October 10, 2022  |  NFL

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. 

October 10, 2022  |  NFL

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.

October 10, 2022  |  NFL

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."

October 9, 2022  |  NFL

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.

October 9, 2022  |  NFL

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. 

October 9, 2022  |  New York Yankees

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.

October 8, 2022  |  MLB

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.