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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

International Team bounces back at Presidents Cup, sets stage for massive weekend

The Presidents Cup saw a huge turnaround on Friday and the weekend now figures to be filled with high drama.

Colts' Anthony Richardson is owner of wildest stat of early NFL season

Through the first three games of the 2024 NFL season, Anthony Richardson has been one of the most boom-or-bust quarterbacks in the NFL. Nothing highlights that boom-or-bust nature in his play more than this stat.

Los Angeles Kings top defenseman to undergo surgery, considered month-to-month 

There is only one thing professional sports teams want to see from their star players in training camp and the preseason.

Watch: Cowboys' Brandon Aubrey makes another 60-yard field goal

That kick comes just one week after he drilled a 65-yard field goal that is the second-longest in NFL history (just one yard shy of Justin Tucker's record). 

Watch: Aaron Judge extends home run streak, inches closer to 60

The New York Yankees clinched the American League East on Thursday night with a convincing 10-1 win over the Baltimore Orioles. 

Watch: Giants drive stalls because of horrible missed penalty

That was a 30-yard flip in field position.

Watch: A's close out time in Oakland by winning final home game

All-Star closer Mason Miller finished out his club's home stint in Oakland with a 104 mph fastball.

Mariners eliminated from playoff contention as cycle of mediocrity rolls on

The Seattle Mariners looked like they had everything going their way early in the season. No longer, no more. Stop us if you've heard this one before.

WNBA playoff takeaways: Liberty, Aces advance; set for semifinal rematch

The first WNBA semifinal matchup is set thanks to wins from the New York Liberty and Las Vegas Aces.

NFC West rookie grades: How has each team's top pick fared?

Here's an evaluation of each NFC West team's top draft pick, accompanied by a grade based on how they've fared.

Pirates dump player who was just shy of earning lucrative bonus

Despite the curious timing, manager Derek Shelton denies finances played a role with the move.

Raiders HC rips effort of some players after ugly loss to Panthers

The most stunning result in the NFL on Sunday had to be the Carolina Panthers going on the road and handing the Las Vegas Raiders a 36-22 defeat.

White Sox tie modern MLB record with 120th loss

The Chicago White Sox are in the history books for the wrong reason. With their 4-2 loss to the San Diego Padres on Sunday afternoon, they lost their 120th game of the 2024 season and tied the modern record for most losses in a single season.

Watch: Cowboys' Brandon Aubrey drills 65-yard field goal

Dallas Cowboys kicker Brandon Aubrey made good on a 65-yard field gone. Had he missed, HC Mike McCarthy would have had questions to answer.

Why Justin Fields has earned another start for 3-0 Steelers

Fields has now helped lead the team to a 3-0 start with Sunday's 20-10 win over the Los Angeles Chargers.

Chargers have major injury concerns with their most important players

The Los Angeles Chargers lost their first game of the season on Sunday but they're dealing with much, much larger concerns than that.

Michigan's win over USC was old-school, power football

The No. 18 Michigan Wolverines scored a huge Big Ten win over No. 11 USC on Saturday, pulling off a 27-24 victory to get its first conference win of the season.

Watch: Virginia Tech QB responsible for funniest safety of season

Virginia Tech quarterback Kyron Drones did not have a great first half against Rutgers on Saturday.

Watch: Temple's Maddux Trujillo makes 64-yard field goal

Kickers are better than they have ever been at every level of football. We had another reminder of that on Saturday afternoon when Temple kicker Maddux Trujillo nailed a 64-yard field goal at the end of the half against Utah State. 

Troy Fautanu injury gives Broderick Jones another chance for Steelers

The Steelers traded up to select Jones with the No. 14 overall pick in 2023.

Auburn CB Champ Anthony delivers hit of year before exiting injured

Auburn CB Champ Anthony had a huge tackle against Arkansas on Saturday, but was carted off the field on the next play.

Caitlin Clark rookie card sells for record amount at auction

An autographed Caitlin Clark rookie card has sold at auction, setting a new record for the most expensive women's sports card.

Watch: Stanford's Elic Ayomanor makes incredible one-handed TD catch

Stanford wide receiver Elic Ayomanor has a chance to be one of the top wide receivers in the 2025 NFL Draft class and gave a great demonstration as to why on Friday night against Syracuse.

Former Golden Knights goaltender throws some shade at team

Washington Capitals goaltender Logan Thompson seems to be holding a bit of a grudge (perhaps warranted) against the Vegas Golden Knights.