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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

MLB making changes to uniforms after harsh player criticism

MLB blamed Nike for its uniform woes. Change will now be implemented on the matter, though it's unclear how long that will take.

Mitch Marner is looking like he will be Maple Leafs scapegoat

After their rather uninspiring 3-1 loss to the Boston Bruins on Saturday night, the Toronto Maple Leafs are facing a 3-1 series deficit and facing elimination going into Game 5 in Boston on Tuesday night.

Steelers back makes revealing comment about difference in QB situation

Things are a little bit different with the Pittsburgh Steelers this spring, largely because of their overhaul at quarterback.

10 notable steals from the 2024 NFL Draft

With the NFL Draft now over, here's a look at 10 notable steals.

Three stars from Saturday's NBA playoffs

Catch up on standout performances from players on the Orlando Magic, Oklahoma City Thunder and Los Angeles Lakers.

Watch: LeBron James is furious after Lakers bench doesn't challenge call

The Los Angeles Lakers entered Game 4 of their Western Conference playoff series against the Denver Nuggets on Saturday facing elimination and trying to avoid a sweep. That is a tough situation and tensions are going to be high as the pressure mounts.

49ers sign legacy WR, son of Hall of Famer

Hall of Fame wide receiver Terrell Owens began his career as a member of the San Francisco 49ers. His son, Terique Owens, is going to get the same opportunity.

Five teams that improved the most in 2024 NFL Draft

The 2024 NFL Draft is in the books, and that means it is time to start looking at which teams did the most to improve.

Watch: Islanders avoid elimination with double-overtime win

We had our first double-overtime game of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Saturday afternoon, and it resulted in the New York Islanders avoiding elimination.

Watch: Russell Westbrook, P.J. Washington ejected after heated exchange

Los Angeles Clippers star Russell Westbrook did not have a great night in Game 3 of their first-round series against the Dallas Mavericks on Friday.

Watch: Rangers' Matt Rempe delivers thunderous, controversial hit

New York Rangers forward Matt Rempe has become a wildly popular player among the team's fans in a very short period of time.

NFL makes big equipment change for 2024 season

There is a chance NFL players could look a little different during games this season.

Watch: Hurricanes G Frederik Andersen makes clutch playoff save

Goaltending was supposed to be the one position in which the New York Islanders might have an advantage over the Carolina Hurricanes during their first-round series. That has not been the case

Bears are giving Caleb Williams one of NFL's best WR groups

The Bears made the expected — and obvious — pick when they selected quarterback Caleb Williams with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. Now comes the hard part of building around him. 

Patriots, Vikings reached out to Chargers regarding QB Justin Herbert

While the idea of the Chargers trading Herbert seems a little outrageous to even consider given how good he is and how high his ceiling is, you can kind of understand why they took the chance.

Eagles lock in another star wide receiver with record contract extension

The Philadelphia Eagles are going to have one of the best wide receiver duos in the NFL for a while.

Watch: Shohei Ohtani's 450-foot home run is hardest-hit ball of 2024

Shohei Ohtani is already proving to be a wise investment for the Dodgers and is obliterating the baseball this season.

Watch: Canucks star can't believe he missed wide-open net

With the Canucks trailing 1-0 and trying to score the equalizer on the power play, Pettersson was set up for a wide-open look with a yawning net sitting in front of him. Then this happened.

Capitals need to make big lineup change to help get Alex Ovechkin going

If the Capitals are going to have any chance to get back in their first round series against the Rangers they are going to need to get a lot more from superstar forward Alex Ovechkin.

Watch: Brewers pitcher had brutal first career pitch in Majors

Brewers pitcher Tobias Myers made his Major League debut on Tuesday night and he found out very quickly that pitching in the big league is very different from the minor leagues.

NBA admits several missed calls at end of Knicks-76ers Game 2

The NBA released its Last Two-Minute Report from Monday's games, and there was a pretty extensive list of missed calls in the New York Knicks' 104-101 Game 2 win over the Philadelphia 76ers.

Watch: Jets take Game 1 against Avalanche by the thinnest of margins

The Jets took 1-0 series lead against the Avalanche on Sunday night thanks to a wild 7-6 win.

The Avalanche have a goalie problem, and it might cost them

The Avalanche only have one clear flaw on their roster, and it was on full display in a 7-6 loss to the Jets on Sunday night in Game 1 of their Western Conference first round series. 

Watch: Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani hits record-breaking home run vs. Mets

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hit an absolute tape measure job of a home run on Sunday afternoon, depositing an Adrian Houser pitch deep into the right field pavilion of Dodger Stadium to give his team a 2-0 lead. 

Watch: Rangers' Matt Rempe continues to become cult hero with first playoff goal

Rookie fourth-line forward Matt Rempe has become something of a cult hero on Broadway due to his massive size, thunderous hits and willingness to fight all of the NHL's heavyweights.