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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

The Pirates are already wasting Paul Skenes in maddening ways

Pittsburgh Pirates rookie Paul Skenes is finding out what it means to play Pirates baseball.

Lightning have salary-cap space to make big splash in replacing Steven Stamkos

It seems likely that the Tampa Bay Lightning and longtime captain Steven Stamkos are set to part ways when the NHL free agency signing period opens on Monday. 

Golden Knights trade goalie during his autograph session

The Vegas Golden Knights will do anything they have to do in order to win. Sometimes that means trading a player at the NHL Draft right in the middle of that player's autograph session with fans.

Takeaways from first round of 2024 NHL Draft: Fired-up Sharks fan, Vegas makes controversial pick

The first round of the 2024 NHL Draft took place on Friday night from Sphere in Las Vegas and had no surprise at the top where Macklin Celebrini went No. 1 overall to the San Jose Sharks.

Watch: Another routine play botched during in-game baseball interview

In-game interviews are a problematic idea for a number of reasons.

Watch: Canadiens bring out Celine Dion to announce first-round pick

It is pretty common for NHL teams to bring out a former player, current player or special guest to announce their first-round pick every year.

Watch: Ducks draft pick has incredible reaction to being picked No. 3 overall

The Anaheim Ducks delivered the first surprise of the 2024 NHL Draft on Friday night when they selected forward Beckett Sennecke with the No. 3 overall pick.

Watch: Sphere in Las Vegas creates incredible scene for NHL Draft

The 2024 NHL Draft is being held at Sphere in Las Vegas, and it is a pretty historic moment for the venue. It is not only the first sports-themed event to be held there, but it is also the first live broadcast from the immersive, futuristic venue.

Watch: Jurickson Profar, Keibert Ruiz ignite bench-clearing brawl in Padres-Nationals

The start of Tuesday's San Diego Padres-Washington Nationals game had some fireworks in the bottom of the first inning that featured a bench-clearing brawl, a hit batter, a manager ejection and a two-run home run.

Knicks keep reuniting Villanova stars with Mikal Bridges blockbuster

The Knicks took another step toward reuniting the 2016 national champion Villanova Wildcats team after completing a blockbuster trade with the Nets.

Linus Ullmark trade is latest well-timed news dump by Bruins

On Monday night, the Bruins traded goalie Linus Ullmark, the 2022-23 Vezina Trophy winner and one of the most popular and important players on the team, in a salary-dump move with the Ottawa Senators.

Jacksonville approves stadium deal to secure long-term future of Jaguars

The Jaguars have long been a target for potential relocation in the NFL, but it seems that discussion can officially be finished.

Alexander Mogilny again an embarrassing omission for Hockey Hall of Fame

Mogilny should be a slam dunk. Every time he isn't, it gets more and more embarrassing for the committee. 

Watch: Cubs turn double play between three seagulls

The Chicago Cubs got New York Mets third baseman Mark Vientos to ground into what would have normally been a pretty routine 4-6-3 double play in the top of the second inning on Sunday night.

Yankees slugger making another trip to IL, expected to miss four weeks

Yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton has been having a resurgence this season and once again performing like a legitimate middle of the order power bat. 

Watch: Travis Kelce takes part in Eras Tour performance with Taylor Swift

Kansas City Chiefs tight Travis Kelce has a lot of titles in his life right now.

Wasting Paul Skenes' latest gem highlights Pirates desperate need for offense

Pirates rookie starting pitcher Paul Skenes wrapped up his latest gem on Sunday afternoon by blowing a 102 mph fastball by Rays catcher Alex Jackson on his 98th pitch of the day. 

Former Super Bowl MVP calls out Aaron Rodgers for skipping Jets' mandatory minicamp

After telling the New York Jets they needed to cut out the distractions, quarterback Aaron Rodgers continued to add to the distractions by skipping out on the team's mandatory minicamp.

Game 7 of Stanley Cup Final begins frantic week for NHL

Thanks to the Edmonton Oilers' Game 6 win over the Florida Panthers on Friday night, the NHL will have a Game 7 in the Stanley Cup Final on Monday. 

Rays' Amed Rosario leaves game after getting hit in face by 100 mph fastball

Amed Rosario had to leave Saturday's game against the Pirates after being struck directly in the head by a 100 mph Jared Jones fastball.

Pirates owner says right things about adding talent, but will actions follow?

With the watered-down nature of the National League playoff race (where only four teams have a winning record), there is a push for management to go out and get some more help.

Jaylen Brown trolls Stephen A. Smith at Celtics championship parade

Brown had beef with the ESPN personality when the latter cited an anonymous NBA source that said Brown was not marketable because nobody liked him due to his ego. 

Why Twins should be concerned early record is a mirage

When you look at how the Twins have compiled their impressive record, it does create some concerns as to whether or not they are capable of competing with the top teams in the American League.

Magic 8 Ball predictions for the 2024 Arizona Cardinals

We ran a few questions about the Cardinals by one, and the results were less than optimal.