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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

Trading George Pickens would create more problems for Steelers

There are a couple of issues that a hypothetical Pickens trade will present for the Steelers.

Three biggest winners from NHL's salary-cap news

The NHL and NHLPA announced on Friday that significant increases are coming to the league's salary cap over the next three seasons.

Watch: Marc-Andre Fleury gets standing ovation, shutout in final Montreal appearance

Marc-Andre Fleury's farewell tour around the NHL continued on Thursday night with him making his final appearance in Montreal. It ended up being a memorable evening for him.

Injured Eagles star takes big step toward possible Super Bowl return

He has been sidelined since November with a torn triceps, an injury that was expected to end his season.

Victor Wembanyama headlines NBA All-Star reserves

The NBA announced the reserves for the 2024-25 All-Star game on Thursday night, and San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama is one of the biggest names to earn a spot.

Utah Hockey Club's nickname saga takes another turn

The nickname saga for the Utah Hockey Club took another unexpected turn on Thursday.

Surgery will all but end MVP hopes for Wild star

Missing this many games all but eliminates him from contention no matter how well he has played or how much he has produced this season.

Kliff Kingsbury's career decision is best move for all involved

Kingsbury played an essential role in helping the development of rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels.

Former Colts kicker thinks he knows why team has not honored him

Former Indianapolis Colts kicker Mike Vanderjagt feels he belongs in the team's Ring of Honor for the career he had with the team.

It has never felt more hopeless for the Pirates

The Pittsburgh Pirates have not given their fans many reasons for optimism over the past 40-plus seasons. Since their last World Series appearance in 1979, the Pirates have made just six playoff appearances, and have finished with a winning record only 11 times.

Elite quarterbacks have ruined Super Bowl parity in AFC

A small handful of elite quarterbacks have completely taken away the concept of parity. Specifically in the AFC.

AFC Championship takeaways: Chiefs head to third straight Super Bowl

The Kansas City Chiefs are going back to the Super Bowl for a third year in a row and will have a chance to become the first team to ever win three in a row. 

Report: Blockbuster three-team WNBA trade has Jewell Loyd, Kelsey Plum on move

The Seattle Storm, Las Vegas Aces and Los Angeles Sparks got together on Sunday night to reportedly complete a blockbuster three-team trade that will see two All-Star players and several first-round draft picks all switch teams.

Watch: Eagles 'tush push' results in chaos as referee threatens to award score

The Eagles' 'tush push' is one of the most unstoppable plays in the NFL. They successfully pulled off another one on Sunday afternoon in the NFC Championship Game against the Commanders when quarterback Jalen Hurts scored a touchdown from one yard out. 

Quarterback slides could lead to expanded replay assist

It seems that even the NFL might be getting tired of the controversy surrounding late hits on quarterback slides.

Shedeur Sanders discusses possibility of being drafted by Titans

The Titans have several holes on their roster, and none are bigger than quarterback.

Avalanche's Nathan MacKinnon has strong reaction to 'shocking' Mikko Rantanen trade

Avalanche players finally had a chance to publicly react to the trade.

Cowboys officially name new head coach

The Dallas Cowboys have their new head coach, and he is very familiar with the organization.

Hurricanes go all-in, acquire Mikko Rantanen in three-team blockbuster trade

The Carolina Hurricanes pulled off the first major blockbuster of the 2024-25 NHL trade deadline.

11-year-old collector turns down Pirates' offer for one-of-a-kind Paul Skenes card

The collector has decided to decline the Pirates' offer and will instead put the card up for auction.

Lions set to lose another prominent assistant coach to Bears

The raiding of the Detroit Lions coaching staff looks like it is going to continue.

Jaguars reportedly land Liam Coen as new HC after wild saga

The Jacksonville Jaguars have reportedly landed their new head coach.

LeBron James, Giannis Antetokounmpo headline NBA All-Star starters

The starters for the 2024-25 NBA All-Star Game were announced on Thursday night, and there will be a lot of familiar faces taking place in this year's event.

Watch: Brad Marchand's new, outrageous way to frustrate opponent crosses a line

It will be fascinating to see what the NHL does in terms of discipline in the form of a potential fine or suspension.

Bill Belichick's UNC coaching debut gets moved to big TV spot

This is a significant change and shows the power of having a big-name coach in charge of your program.