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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

Stars-Oilers takeaways: Stanley Cup Final rematch set as Edmonton advances

Thanks to the Edmonton Oilers' 6-3 win over the Dallas Stars on Thursday night, the 2025 Stanley Cup Final is officially set.

Watch: Oilers' Jeff Skinner finally scores first career playoff goal in 15th season

Edmonton Oilers forward Jeff Skinner waited longer to play in his first Stanley Cup playoff game than any player in NHL history. It took him until his 15th season in the league and 1,075 regular season games before finally getting the opportunity.

Steelers reportedly interested in trading for 2024 Pro Bowl player

The Pittsburgh Steelers do not yet have their quarterback situation for the 2025 season figured out, but that is not stopping them from reportedly kicking the tires on adding other positions.

One major move for every NFC team to make

Free agency, the NFL Draft and rookie mini-camps are far in the rearview. Training camps won't begin until deep into the summer. But team building continues. With that in mind, Yardbarker NFL writers identify one major move each team in the NFC should make.

Stars-Oilers takeaways: Edmonton on verge of return to Stanley Cup Final 

The Edmonton Oilers pushed the Dallas Stars to the brink of elimination on Tuesday with a 4-1 win in Game 4.

Steelers Hall of Famer rips team over Aaron Rodgers interest

The Pittsburgh Steelers are still playing the waiting game on free-agent quarterback Aaron Rodgers, and everybody, except them, seems to be getting tired of it.

Watch: Juan Soto's tough-luck season continues with bizarre base-running play

Juan Soto's first season with the New York Mets has certainly had its share of ups and downs. 

Watch: Phillies' Bryce Harper leaves game after taking fastball to elbow

The Philadelphia Phillies have a big injury concern on Tuesday night after superstar first baseman Bryce Harper had to be removed from the game in the bottom of the first inning.

Watch: Shohei Ohtani opens 'Sunday Night Baseball' with gigantic HR

Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani took a big step toward his return to the pitcher's mound by throwing some live batting practice on Sunday. While the Dodgers have not yet seen him pitch this season, they are still getting the benefits of his bat, which is one of the best in MLB.

Team USA pays tribute to Johnny Gaudreau following World Championship win

Thanks to a 1-0 win over Switzerland on Sunday afternoon, Team USA won its first gold medal at the IIHF World Hockey Championship in 92 years.

Connor McDavid is on a mission as Oilers take 2-1 series lead

The Edmonton Oilers took a 2-1 series lead in the Western Conference Finals on Sunday thanks to a 6-1 win over the Dallas Stars.

Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards puts on a show in Game 3 win over Thunder

Even after losing the first two games of the NBA's Western Conference Finals, the Minnesota Timberwolves still have to feel like they have a chance to come back against the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Hurricanes-Panthers takeaways: Florida pushes Carolina to brink with dominant Game 3

Thanks to their 6-2 win on Saturday night, the Florida Panthers are just one win away from their third consecutive Stanley Cup Final appearance.

Oilers-Stars takeaways: Unexpected heroes help Edmonton get even

The Edmonton Oilers were able to get even in the Western Conference Finals on Friday night with a 3-0 win over the Dallas Stars.

Watch: Brutal base-running mistake costs Braves in ninth inning

The Atlanta Braves dropped a tough 2-1 decision to the San Diego Padres on Friday night, wasting a home run from Ronald Acuna Jr. in his return to the lineup. It's not just the fact they lost that is tough, but it's the way they lost in the ninth inning.

Why Pistons' Cade Cunningham is big winner from All-NBA selections

The All-NBA teams were announced on Friday, and there were a lot of the expected players on the lists. One of the biggest winners of the day, however, was Detroit Pistons young star Cade Cunningham.

Panthers-Hurricanes takeaways: Carolina's ugly losing streak continues

The losing streak continues for the Carolina.

Brendan Shanahan era ends in Toronto after another Maple Leafs' letdown

Change is coming for the Maple Leafs this offseason after another playoff disappointment.

Pirates GM addresses Paul Skenes trade chatter

It seems to be a foregone conclusion that at some point over the next four or five years the Pittsburgh Pirates are going to have to trade starting pitcher Paul Skenes when he begins to price himself out of their budget. It's probably not a matter of if it happens, but probably a matter of when it happens.

Panthers-Hurricanes takeaways: Florida sends big message with dominant Game 1 win

The Eastern Conference Final opened on Tuesday night with the Florida Panthers rolling to a 5-2 win over the Carolina Hurricanes. Here are some key takeaways from their victory.

Watch: Red Sox's Walker Buehler, Alex Cora get ejected 30 seconds apart

After Buehler was ejected, Red Sox manager Alex Cora was also given the hook.

Given playoff re-seeding push, NFL should consider eliminating divisions

The Detroit Lions re-submitted a proposal at this week's NFL owner's meetings that could re-shape the way the playoffs look.

Maple Leafs need to shake things up after another brutal Game 7 loss

The Toronto Maple Leafs have seen this movie before, and the ending never changes. Another Game 7. Another crushing loss to end another season that started with so much promise, hype and hope.

Thunder, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander close out Nuggets in Game 7

The Oklahoma City Thunder are on their way to the Western Conference Finals for the first time since the 2015-16 season after an emphatic, 125-93, Game 7 win against the Denver Nuggets on Sunday afternoon.

Scottie Scheffler runs away with PGA Championship to win third major 

From a practical standpoint there were only two golfers on the course for the PGA Championship at Quail Hallow this weekend. There was Scottie Scheffler and then there was everybody else.