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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

Watch: Rockies prospect delivers epic bat flip on HR vs. Diamondbacks

Spring training games do not count in the actual standings, and spring training home runs are easily forgotten but do not tell that to Colorado Rockies prospect Zac Veen.

Watch: Blue Jays pitcher has to wear team's fantasy football punishment

Chris Bassitt celebrated his 36th birthday on Saturday. His birthday was the only thing he was celebrating.

Ranking the Steelers' quarterback options for the 2025 season

Without quality quarterback play in the NFL there is pretty much no chance of seriously competing for a Super Bowl. This is bad news for the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Team USA will keep losing tournaments until it makes one major change

It is not a fluke, and it will likely continue until the U.S. makes a major change.

Eagles' young defensive star finished Super Bowl with major injury

Philadelphia Eagles second-year linebacker Nolan Smith had a relatively quiet day in the team's Super Bowl LIX win over the Kansas City Chiefs. He did not record a single tackle and had just two quarterback hits on Patrick Mahomes. It turns out, there was probably a very good explanation for why he did not have a huge game.

4 Nations Face-Off championship drew record ratings for NHL

The 4 Nations Face-Off turned out to be a massive success for the NHL.

Watch: Connor McDavid's OT goal lifts Canada to 4 Nations Face-Off championship

Connor McDavid played hero for Team Canada against the USA.

Watch: 4 Nations crowd honors Johnny Gaudreau with 'Johnny Hockey' chant

Johnny Gaudreau was clearly on the minds of fans during the 4 Nations final.

NHL hit home run with 4 Nations Face-Off, but will it keep momentum going?

The tournament turned out to be a massive home run — and perhaps even bigger than the NHL could have possibly hoped. 

Cowboys star plans to retire, leaving another hole on offense

The Dallas Cowboys already had an extensive to-do list this offseason, and now they have one more big item to add to it.

Team USA should be careful with lineup in 4 Nations game vs. Sweden

The U.S. put itself in a prime position by winning its first two games in regulation and has the opportunity to keep itself fresh for the championship. It should take full advantage of that.

NHL All-Star Game will never matter again after 4 Nations Face-Off success

Every major professional sports league is starting to face the harsh reality that traditional All-Star games are a thing of the past and no longer relevant in the modern sports culture.

Pressure is on Red Sox to start winning again after big offseason

Since winning their most recent World Series in 2018, the Boston Red Sox have sunk into a state of mediocrity.

Canada's goaltending disadvantage vs. USA is major long-term problem

There were several reasons why the United States was able to secure a 3-1 win over Canada in Saturday's 4 Nations Face-off game, clinching a spot in the tournament's championship game on Thursday night in Boston. 

Watch: Magic's Mac McClung jumps over car in NBA Slam Dunk Contest

The NBA Slam Dunk Contest may not have the appeal it did at its peak, but Mac McClung of the Orlando Magic is doing his best to bring some of that back.

Watch: USA, Canada open 4 Nations game with three fights in nine seconds 

The expectation for Saturday's 4 Nations Face-off game between the United States and Canada was that emotions would be high.

Aaron Rodgers reportedly 'pleaded' with Jets to give him another chance

The New York Jets made the anticipated — and correct — decision to officially part ways with quarterback Aaron Rodgers this week, but not without the future Hall of Famer making one last plea to remain as the team's signal-caller.

Why USA vs. Canada could be best hockey game of year

It might not have the same importance or overall appeal as the Stanley Cup Playoffs, or even the upcoming Olympic games in 2026, but when the United States and Canada meet in the 4 Nations Face-off on Saturday night (8 p.m. ET) in Montreal, it has a chance to be one of the best hockey games we see all year.

Latest injury could lead to another big trade deadline for Golden Knights

No team has been better at taking advantage of the NHL's salary cap loopholes and long-term injured list than the Vegas Golden Knights.

This might be Team USA's best hockey roster yet

This team is loaded with All-Star-level talent.

Blue Jays nearing crunch time with Vladimir Guerrero Jr. contract situation 

The Toronto Blue Jays need to win one of these big negotiations.

Opening game of 4 Nations Face-off was big ratings win for NHL

Hockey fans love their international competitions, and they proved that again on Wednesday night.

Pirates' underwhelming offseason somehow gets even worse

The Pittsburgh Pirates had an outrageously underwhelming offseason, even by their usual low standards. It somehow got even worse on Tuesday night, just before pitchers and catchers start preparing for spring training.

Bruins star wants to finish career with team, not concerned with trade rumors

The 36-year-old has spent his entire career with Boston and been a core member of the team for the past 15 years.

Patrick Mahomes was bad in Super Bowl LIX, but his teammates were worse 

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is the best quarterback in football right now. He could retire after this season and coast into the Pro Football Hall of Fame as a first ballot induction.