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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

Dolphins lock in defensive standout to long-term extension

It's been a lucrative weekend for some of the NFL's defensive tackles.

Bills' James Cook explains why he sat out of mandatory practice

Buffalo Bills running back James Cook took another step in his attempts to get a new contract extension from the team on Sunday, opting to sit out a mandatory, full-team practice.

Yankees' new-look bullpen blows huge lead in loss to Marlins

The Yankees acquired David Bednar, Jake Bird and Camilo Doval before Thursday's deadline to hopefully build what could be one of the best bullpens in the league.

Pirates take yet another PR hit for mishandling David Bednar trade 

The Pittsburgh Pirates brutally fumbled the 2025 trade deadline.

Jerry Jones is getting exactly what he wants with Micah Parsons drama

Jerry Jones does not have his priorities straight as the Cowboys continue to be a mess.

Trey Lance makes strong first impression with Chargers in Hall of Fame Game

Lance was arguably the best player on the field.

Five biggest losers from the 2025 MLB trade deadline

The 2025 Major League Baseball trade deadline was 6 p.m. ET on Thursday. Some teams managed to get better in either a short-term or long-term outlook. Other teams did not.

One player from each AFC team who deserves Hall of Fame call

With the Detroit Lions-Los Angeles Chargers Hall of Fame Game kicking off preseason action, Yardbarker NFL writers mulled a player — past or present — on each AFC team who merits enshrinement in Canton.

Top moments from 2025 Baseball Hall of Fame inductions

The 2025 Baseball Hall of Fame class had its day in Cooperstown on Sunday.

Hype around Yankees prospect Spencer Jones creating unrealistic expectations

Making him untouchable in trade talks, frankly, seems to be an absurd position for the Yankees to take, assuming it is their position.

Pirates' Paul Skenes continues to make Cy Young case with dominant July

Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes continued his charge toward the National League Cy Young Award on Sunday afternoon.

Mariners' Cal Raleigh makes history with 40th home run

With his 40th home run, Raleigh became both the first catcher and the first switch-hitter in baseball history to reach the 40 home run mark before the end of July.

Sparks roll toward playoff spot with buzzer-beating win against Liberty

The Los Angeles Sparks are the hottest team in the WNBA right now, and they keep inching their way toward a playoff spot.

Aaron Rodgers responds to criticism from Steelers legend Terry Bradshaw

Bradshaw initially referred to the signing of Rodgers as a "joke" and that he should "stay in California and go chew bark."

Blue Jays' hot streak has them in rare territory

The Blue Jays continue to write a pretty incredible story for themselves this season.

Phillies' Kyle Schwarber inches closer to franchise history vs. Yankees

Right now, it is Kyle Schwarber's league, and everybody else just happens to be playing in it. 

Why as many as 100 NFL players are facing fines and potential suspension

It appears that some NFL players' desire to turn a profit could end up costing them.

Raiders have whiffed on every recent major free-agent signing

The Las Vegas Raiders released defensive lineman Christian Wilkins on Thursday over a dispute regarding his recovery from a foot injury. The move comes just one year after he signed a massive four-year, $110M contract in free agency.

Raiders releasing former big-ticket addition after just one season

Before the 2024 NFL season the Las Vegas Raiders signed him to a four-year, $110M contract

Bills RB doubles down on his new contract demands

The Bills running back is one of the handful of players around the NFL hoping to get a new contract extension from his current team, and he is hoping to get a deal that will put him among the highest-paid running backs in the league.

Brewers' Jacob Misiorowski continues to set radar gun on fire at unprecedented rate

Misiorowski continued to show why he is one of baseball's most exciting young talents.

Angel Reese continues to be a rare bright spot for the Sky

The bad news for the Chicago Sky on Tuesday night is they were absolutely dominated by the Minnesota Lynx, 91-68, to drop to a disappointing 7-16.

Aaron Boone passionately defends Yankees regarding media scrutiny

Tensions are clearly high surrounding the Yankees right now.

Caleb Williams wants to do something no Bears QB has ever done

There is an expectation that Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is going to take a big leap forward in Year 2 of his career. He is not only looking for a big step forward, he is looking to re-write the Bears' franchise record books.