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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

NFL competition committee expected to propose additional change to kickoff rule

The first year of the NFL's dynamic kickoff rule change mostly provided what the league hoped it would. It increased the number of kickoff returns while also cutting down on the concussion rate that existed on those plays.

NCAA Tournament team dropping to Division III in shocking move

This could just be the tip of the iceberg for what is about to happen in college sports with smaller schools. 

Watch: Bruins, Kings goalies tried to fight before officials stopped them

There are two things NHL fans love from goalies beyond highlight reel saves. One of them is the occasional goalie goal. The other is the occasional goalie fight.

Hawks' Dyson Daniels making history with uncanny defensive skill

Atlanta Hawks guard Dyson Daniels recorded five steals in their 132-119 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday, helping him eclipse the 200-steal mark for the season.

Sidney Crosby getting closer to breaking Wayne Gretzky record

Sidney Crosby, even at 37 years old, remains one of the league's best players and is closing in on a milestone that would have him break a longstanding Wayne Gretzky record. 

Paul Skenes gives passionate plea for Pirates to be better

Paul Skenes is only entering his second season with the Pittsburgh Pirates and he already seems desperate for the team to become competitive.

Sunday men's NCAA Tournament winners, losers: SEC sets record 

Here are some of the biggest winners and losers from Sunday's men's Round of 32 action. 

St. John's poor shooting caught up to them at worst time

Their magical season ended on Saturday in the Round of 32 when they were on the losing end of a 75-66 decision against No. 10 seed Arkansas.

George Foreman's cultural impact went well beyond boxing

George Foreman, one of professional boxing's most fearsome and greatest champions, died at the age of 76.

Giants adding Jameis Winston, might not be done at position

The New York Giants are reportedly in the process of adding a veteran quarterback to their roster, but it is not one of the two big names — Aaron Rodgers or Russell Wilson — that have been attached to them the most. It is Jameis Winston.

Mets should be highly encouraged with spring performance from key FA signing

For the spring, he was sensational with a 0.93 ERA that included 23 strikeouts and only seven hits allowed in 19.1 innings of work.

Friday's men's NCAA Tournament winners, losers: Finally some dramatic finishes

The first round of the 2025 NCAA men's basketball tournament continued on Friday. Let's take a look at some of the biggest winners and losers of the day.

Rangers' playoff hopes take a major hit after loss to Maple Leafs

Just a year removed from winning the Presidents' Trophy after finishing with the NHL's best record and playing in the Eastern Conference Final, the New York Rangers are facing the reality that they could miss the playoffs entirely this season.

Shedeur Sanders opens up about his predraft criticism

Every year there is a player — usually a quarterback — that is one of the most polarizing players in their NFL Draft class.

Najee Harris extremely critical of Steelers offense

The Steelers have been one of the NFL's worst — and dullest — offensive teams over the past six years, and one of the players leaving the organization this offseason offered a really concerning criticism about what the team is doing on that side of the ball.

Thursday’s NCAA Tournament winners, losers: Brutal day for ACC

The first round of the 2025 NCAA men's basketball tournament kicked off on Thursday. So let's take a look at some of the biggest winners and losers from the day.

North Carolina silences critics for one game, but it's not enough

North Carolina heard the criticism. It heard the yelling. It heard all about how it did not belong in the NCAA tournament.

Saint Francis-Alabama State highlight beauty of First Four games

Alabama State's 70-68 First Four win over Saint Francis (PA) on Tuesday night is not going to be remembered as clinical masterpiece of basketball. 

West Virginia's basketball week gets worse with HC departure

This has not been a good week for West Virginia basketball. It started with the team being snubbed for the NCAA Tournament in a highly controversial decision by the selection committee that put North Carolina in ahead of them.

West Virginia AD rips selection committee after tournament snub

The NCAA selection committee is never going to make everybody happy when it comes to the 68-team tournament field, but there are some instances where they really do get it wrong. That seemed to happen on Sunday when they left the West Virginia Mountaineers out of the field in favor of North Carolina.

Reputation put North Carolina in men's NCAA Tournament

The North Carolina name is what got the Tar Heels in. Not the actual basketball. 

Five sleepers in men's NCAA Tournament that could win it all

Let's take a look at five sleeper teams outside of the favorites that could turn the tournament upside down and go on deep runs — perhaps even winning it all. 

Sam Darnold's contract with Seahawks may not be what it seems

According to ProFootballTalk on Sunday, while Darnold's $37.5 million salary for the 2025 season is fully guaranteed, the Seahawks have a couple of outs in the deal.

49ers continue offseason purge by trading away leading 2024 rusher

In terms of the names and faces the San Francisco 49ers are going to be mostly unrecognizable next season.