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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

Joey Bosa news is huge win for everybody involved 

The only losers are the teams Bosa will face.

49ers' Super Bowl window seems to be slamming shut (for now)

The San Francisco 49ers were, by pretty much every objective measure, one of the NFL’s best teams between 2019-23. They played in four conference championship games, played in two Super Bowls and won at least 10 games in four of the five seasons during that stretch.

Winners, losers of Tuesday's NFL free agency: Vikings beef up lines 

Line play is everything, and the Vikings are not missing an opportunity to beef up on it this offseason. What other teams did well, and which teams struck out?

Sunday's NFL transactions prove that money still matters

NFL players can say they want certain things from a team or their next destination, but Sunday's series of moves should prove one thing matters most when it comes to deciding on a team.

Could Steelers' DK Metcalf acquisition push George Pickens out of Pittsburgh?

It is a huge deal for the Steelers offense. It is also a fascinating deal because it now creates some uncertainty around the returning top wide receiver in Pittsburgh.

Bills make Josh Allen highest-paid player with massive contract extension

The Buffalo Bills have spent the offseason re-signing core players to long-term contract extensions. None of them compare to the one they handed out on Sunday night. Not in terms of money, and certainly not in terms of importance.

Sam Darnold would be massive gamble for Steelers 

Sam Darnold is the top quarterback option available this offseason, but he would be an extraordinary risk for the Steelers should they be able to strike a deal with him. 

Vikings keep top RB off market with multiyear deal

The top NFL free agents keep coming off the board before the offseason officially begins.

Hurricanes reportedly asked for Maple Leafs star in Mikko Rantanen trade talks

The Carolina Hurricanes Mikko Rantanen saga was quite an ordeal over the past week, finally concluding with him being traded to the Dallas Stars for Logan Stankoven, two first-round picks and two third-round picks on Friday afternoon.

Ravens keep top offensive lineman out of free agency with big deal

The Baltimore Ravens delivered some bad news to rival NFL teams that needed a left tackle in free agency this offseason. They are taking the best available one off the market and keeping him for themselves.

Watch: Alabama knocks off No. 1 Auburn with OT buzzer-beater

Alabama pulled off a dramatic, 93-91, overtime win on the road thanks to a Mark Sears buzzer-beater just as time expired, leaving the Auburn crowd in stunned silence.

Bengals keep key Joe Burrow target on long-term deal

The Cincinnati Bengals reportedly signed one of quarterback Joe Burrow's top passing game targets.

Geno Smith trade should be lesson to not believe what teams say

Believe what teams do. Not what teams say. The Seattle Seahawks agreeing to trade Geno Smith to the Las Vegas Raiders on Friday night is just the latest example of that.

Yankees get concerning injury news on ace Gerrit Cole

The Yankees received some concerning injury news for the second straight season regarding ace starting pitcher Gerrit Cole.

Raiders still have big QB questions even after Geno Smith trade

But how much does Geno Smith actually improve the Raiders under center?

Brad Marchand trade makes Panthers one of NHL's most physical teams

The 2024-25 Panthers are rapidly becoming a real-life version of the Charleston Chiefs from the movie "Slap Shot."

Winners, losers from 2025 NHL trade deadline: Dallas looks like team to beat

The NHL's 2024-25 trade deadline was on Friday at 3 p.m. ET, and some big names, like Mikko Rantanen and Brad Marchand, changed teams to significantly alter the balance of power in the NHL.

Avalanche solidify status as Stanley Cup contender with Brock Nelson trade

The Colorado Avalanche have had one major weakness on their roster the past couple of seasons that has really held them back come playoff time: the lack of a legitimate second-line center.

A's make another big investment in core player

He was one of the bright spots on the A's during the 2024 season thanks to a breakout rookie season.

Watch: Stephen Curry drains another improbable half-court shot

There is nobody in the NBA that makes the impossible seem possible as consistently as Stephen Curry does.

Stephen A. Smith's new ESPN contract will pay him more than most top athletes

When it comes to sports talk, it pays to be loud. 

Watch: Rutgers' Ace Bailey delivers one of the best dunks of the year

It has not been a great year for the Rutgers men's basketball team.

Seahawks offseason checklist: Time to fix the offensive line

With the new league year kicking off March 12, NFL teams are already deep into planning for the offseason. Here are five moves the Seattle Seahawks should make in the coming months.

Winners, losers from NFL's franchise-tag deadline

The deadline for NFL teams to use the franchise tag was 4 p.m. ET on Tuesday. That deadline passed with only two players (Kansas City Chiefs guard Trey Smith and Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins) having the tag placed on them.

Rams offseason checklist: Time to move on from Cooper Kupp 

With the new league year kicking off March 12, NFL teams are already deep into planning for the offseason. Here are five moves the Los Angeles Rams should make in the coming months.