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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

49ers end contract dispute with 11-time Pro Bowler, lock up another key player

The San Francisco 49ers now have all of their key offensive players in place for the 2024 NFL season.

Watch: USC's Kyron Hudson channels OBJ with staggering one-handed catch

It is easy to get lost in hyperbole just two weeks into the football season, and things like "catch of the year" can get thrown around a little too loosely. 

Sky rookie Angel Reese sets pair of WNBA rebounding records

Sky rookie Angel Reese continued her outstanding rookie season on Sunday by recording her 24th double-double (17 points, 19 rebounds) of the season in her team's 79-74 loss to the Lynx.

White Sox set franchise record with 107th loss

The 2024 Chicago White Sox are, by pretty much every objective measure, not just a bad Major League Baseball team, they are a historically bad team.

Watch: Braves' Michael Harris II robs home run with possible catch of the year

The Atlanta Braves lost a 3-0 decision to the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday night, but it would have been a little bit worse had center fielder Michael Harris II not made what might be the best catch of the 2024 Major League Baseball season.

Watch: Dodgers open game with back-to-back-to-back home runs

The Los Angeles Dodgers have assembled one of the most imposing top-of-the-lineup trios in all of Major League Baseball with Shohei Ohtani, Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman leading off for them.

Manchester City's Erling Haaland sets EPL record with incredible start

Manchester City's Erling Haaland has looked unstoppable through the club's first three English Premier League matches. So much so that he set a record on Saturday in the team's 3-1 victory at West Ham with a second hat trick.

Penn State's new-look offense is encouraging sign for CFP hopes

Penn State and head coach James Franklin are still looking to break through into the College Football Playoff, and it was pretty clear what they needed to fix coming into the 2024 season to finally get there. Their offense.

NCAA nixes Oklahoma State's helmet QR code for NIL money

The NCAA blocked a plan from Oklahoma State to put a QR code on the back of its helmets that would allow fans to make a direct donation to the team's NIL fund.

Watch: Vanderbilt stuns Virginia Tech in major Week 1 upset

The Commodores made a statement to open their season.

Despite 'incredible' progress, Chiefs will not have key WR for season opener

Head coach Andy Reid announced on Friday that the wideout will be out of the lineup due to a dislocated shoulder he suffered on the team's first offensive snap of the preseason

Johnny Gaudreau was a great player and great for hockey

On the ice, he was not only a star-level player who produced like an All-Star. He also brought something that the NHL has simply not had enough of over the years: fun.

Carlos Alcaraz eliminated in stunning second-round upset at U.S. Open

The loss for Alcaraz ends what had been a 15-match unbeaten streak in Grand Slam events after he won Wimbledon and the French Open earlier this season.

Steelers left with big hole at receiver after missing on Brandon Aiyuk

The Pittsburgh Steelers might be fielding a very, very problematic offense this season.

Watch: A's Lawrence Butler has second three-HR game of season

The Oakland A's are not going to win a lot of games this season and their future remains a mess due to the ownership situation and relocation to Las Vegas. But they do have some talented young players who are starting to make names for themselves in the major leagues. 

Brandon Aiyuk saga finally ends with long-term contract extension with 49ers

After months of speculation, rumors, reports of trade agreements and updates on whether or not he was standing around at 49ers practice, the Brandon Aiyuk saga has finally, mercifully come to an end.

NFC West draft watch: Cardinals, Rams play it safe with rookie class

The 2024 NFL preseason is in the rearview mirror and the initial 53-man rosters are set for every team. Here is how each draft class has fared so far for the NFC West teams.

Lions reportedly taking intriguing gamble on free-agent WR

It was only a few years ago that he was an effective wide receiver for the Broncos, recording at least 50 catches and 700 yards in back-to-back years during the 2020 and 2021 seasons.

Bengals HC gives important update on WR Ja'Marr Chase

Chase has topped the 1,000-yard mark in each of his first three seasons in the NFL.

10 takeaways from NFL cutdown day: Notable WRs are available, NFC powerhouses have work to do

All 32 NFL teams had to be down to their initial 53-man rosters for the 2024 season by 4 p.m. ET on Tuesday, which led to a flurry of notable moves.

The five most valuable people for the Seattle Seahawks in 2024

After back-to-back 9-8 seasons the Seattle Seahawks are starting a new era this year with head coach Mike Macdonald taking over. He figures to be one of the most important people in the organization as it tries to get back to the playoffs in a tough NFC West, but he is not the only person who is going to matter this season.

Watch: Florida wins Little League World Series on incredible walk-off bunt play

Lake Mary, Florida won the 2024 Little League World Series on Sunday with a thrilling, 2-1, extra-innings win over Taiwan in the championship game. 

White Sox make history with 100th loss

The Chicago White Sox lost again on Sunday, dropping a 9-4 decision to the Detroit Tigers.

Watch: A'ja Wilson caps off chaotic finish with buzzer-beater to lift Aces over Sky

 The WNBA game of the weekend — and perhaps even the season —  was in Chicago on Sunday where the Las Vegas Aces escaped with a 77-75 win over the Sky.

Home plate umpire taken off on stretcher after getting hit by broken bat

An extremely scary scene unfolded at Yankee Stadium on Sunday afternoon when home plate umpire Nick Mahrley had to be taken off the field on a stretcher after being struck in the neck by a broken bat.