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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

Packers QB Aaron Rodgers throws some shade at NFC North fans

The Packers have dominated the NFC North during Rodgers' run as their starting quarterback, including three straight titles heading into the 2022 season.

Ryan Fitzpatrick says he is retired for good, even if team comes calling

Longtime quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick wants you to know that his playing days are officially over, and there is nothing that is going to get him back on the field.

Bill Russell's Hall of Fame ring expected to go for $200,000 at auction

Russell died in July at the age of 88, and the NBA will officially retire his No. 6 leaguewide to honor his impact.

Rams HC Sean McVay has impressive streak on the line against Bills

Despite winning the Super Bowl a year ago, the Rams enter the game as home underdogs.

Clemson extends HC Dabo Swinney through 2031 season

His average salary is now the second highest among college coaches, trailing only Nick Saban at Alabama.

Jerry Jones on optimism: 'I have to believe one and one is three'

It is time once again for what is consistently the most unpredictable moment of the NFL week: When Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones goes on the radio and says something completely wild when talking about his team.

Steelers retiring Franco Harris' number to mark 50th anniversary of Immaculate Reception

The Steelers announced that the team will officially be retiring Harris' No. 32 at halftime of their Dec. 24 game against Raiders.

Kenny Pickett was listed as third quarterback due to 'clerical error'

There was a stir among Steelers fans when Pickett was listed at third on the depth chart on Monday, but he was officially elevated to backup Tuesday.

HC Pete Carroll on Seahawks expectations: 'I don't care what anybody says'

Pete Carroll also pointed out how his teams, going all the way back to his USC days, have been averaging 10 wins per year over the past "20-something years" and that he sees no reason why he should alter his expectations for this season.

Watch: Albert Pujols homers in final at-bat against Cubs; gets closer to 700

With the game tied, 0-0, and a runner on second, Pujols came off the bench as a pinch hitter and smashed a two-run homer.

Watch: Twins' Gary Sanchez had an extremely close call in on-deck area

Sanchez is a pretty lucky guy right now. Lucky that his teammate did not accidentally take his head off with a swing in the on-deck circle.

Troy Aikman on Jets QB Zach Wilson: 'We don't give these guys much of a grace period anymore'

 The New York Jets have a lot riding on quarterback Zach Wilson, and if they are going to show any progress this season it is going to have to start with their second-year quarterback.

Bills LB Von Miller on playing Rams in Week 1: 'Of course, there will be emotions there'

The 2022 NFL season opens on Thursday night with a massive matchup featuring last year's Super Bowl Champions, the Los Angeles Rams, hosting the Buffalo Bills, one of the odds on favorites to win it all this season.

Watch: Benches empty between Yankees and Rays

Things got a bit heated among the American League East rivals on Sunday.

Virginia Tech says items missing from locker room following loss to Old Dominion

There was not much that went right for Virginia Tech when it opened its 2022 football season and the list of mishpas continues to grow days later.

Cowboys still working toward deal with Jason Peters

With starting left tackle Tyron Smith out of the lineup, the Dallas Cowboys have been scrambling to find a solution at that spot. It still appears that Jason Peters could be that solution.

Watch: Delaware coach is 'proud to be a Blue Hen' after upsetting Navy

One of the more stunning Week 1 upsets in college football came with the Delaware Blue Hens knocking off Navy with a 14-7 win in Annapolis.

Watch: UCLA's punter gets crushed on blocked punt

In most cases when a punter ends up making a football highlight it is because something went terribly wrong for the punter. That was the case for UCLA's Nicholas Barr-Mira on Saturday when his first punt of the season was blocked and returned for a Bowling Green Touchdown.

Niners legend Steve Young sees team's QB situation as 'perfect' scenario

The San Francisco 49ers have one of the most intriguing quarterback situations in the league entering this season, mostly because nobody is really sure how it is all going to go.  They obviously have high expectations for Trey Lance after trading up to get him a year ago and naming him their starter heading into the 2022 season.

Rutgers drive unravels to result in punt on fourth-and-goal

Rutgers football is back for the 2022 season, and things are off to a rather inauspicious start against Boston College on Saturday.

Jerry Jones: 'Teams that pay big ticket on quarterback have to sacrifice other places'

There is no owner that enjoys talking to the press more than Jerry Jones of the Dallas Cowboys, and he was saying a lot of words again on Friday. During an appearance on 105.3 The Fan in Dallas, Jones spent a lot of the segment discussing the team's salary cap outlook and how things have shaped up over the years.

Russell Wilson and Ciara bought the most expensive home in Denver-area history

The 20,000-square-foot house includes a basketball court, a nine-car garage, 12 bathrooms, four bedrooms, an indoor pool and a home theatre.

Bills GM on Odell Beckham Jr. talk: 'Show me a talented player I’m not checking into'

Ever since he signed with the Buffalo Bills in free agency, edge rusher Von Miller has been trying to recruit wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr., his former teammate with the Los Angeles Rams, to join him in upstate New York.

Ranking the five-year windows for all 32 NHL teams

These rankings are not necessarily about which teams are best THIS SEASON, but who we might look back at five years from now and say had the best five-year run during that stretch. 

NHL players, teams, and coaches ready to make a big jump forward this season

Here we take a look at some teams and players that should be ready to do the same for the 2022-23 NHL season.