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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

Watch: Unlikely hero sends Oilers to Western Conference Final

It was an unlikely hero who sent Edmonton through in overtime. 

Maple Leafs get humiliated in dreadful Game 5 performance

It is all slipping away in the playoffs from the Toronto Maple Leafs. Again.

Highlighting AFC North blockbuster games of 2025 season

The NFL released its complete schedule for the 2025 season on Wednesday. Here is the blockbuster game (and another intriguing matchup) for every team in the AFC North.

Highlighting NFC West blockbuster games of 2025 season

The NFL released its complete schedule for the 2025 season on Wednesday. Here is the blockbuster game (and another intriguing matchup) for every team in the NFC West.

Stars' (other) big trade-deadline addition records hat trick, makes the difference in Game 4 win

He played his best game of the playoffs in Tuesday's win, providing all of the offense by recording a hat trick. 

No excuse for keeping steroid era out of HOF if Rose, Jackson get enshrinement

If the Veterans Committee decides these baseball sins can be forgiven, it would be illogical to exclude the steroid era.

Three burning questions for 2025 Seahawks

The Seahawks roster will certainly look different during the 2025 season. Whether or not it is better remains to be seen. 

These playoffs belong to Stars' Mikko Rantanen

Along with making the Stars a legitimate Stanley Cup contender, it has also been a huge postseason for Rantanen himself.

Stanley Cup playoffs takeaways: Maple Leafs-Panthers is turning ugly

The 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs continued on Sunday with two more games. Here are some key takeaways from the action.

NHL has to discipline Stars' Mason Marchment for referee slash

Marchment might be finding himself in some hot water with the NHL for an encounter with a referee near the end of the second period of Sunday's 5-2 win against the Winnipeg Jets.

Bud Black takes the fall for Rockies' continued embarrassment

The harsh reality for the Rockies is firing Black is not the sort of change that is going to fix anything in a meaningful way.

Three burning questions for 2025 49ers

Here are three burning questions the team is still facing going into the 2025 season. 

Watch: Golden Knights win Game 3 with shocking buzzer-beating goal

The Vegas Golden Knights needed a win on Saturday night, and they got it in one of the most incredible and unexpected ways.

Timberwolves stars lead team to series lead vs. Warriors

It was the Julius Randle and Anthony Edwards show for the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday night in a 102-97 win over the Golden State Warriors, giving them a 2-1 lead in their second-round series.

Stanley Cup playoffs takeaways: Oilers' goaltending still not good enough

The 2025 Stanley Cup playoffs continued on Saturday with two more games. Here are some key takeaways from all of the action.

Dillon Gabriel shares reaction to Browns drafting Shedeur Sanders

It was not exactly a secret that the Cleveland Browns were going to have to address their quarterback situation in the 2025 NFL Draft. It is also not a huge surprise that they ended up with Shedeur Sanders. 

Watch: New Pirates manager ejected in second game

Don Kelly is the latest manager given the nearly impossible task of making the Pittsburgh Pirates competitive.

Connor Hellebuyck's shutout should give Jets hope, renewed optimism 

The bigger development for the Jets beyond the win itself might be the way they won: with a shutout from starting goalie Connor Hellebuyck.

Pirates Gold Glove-winning IF has brutal assessment of 'terrible' team

This is never what you want to hear from a veteran player who has spent less than one full season with your team. It is also hard to disagree with him.

Three burning questions for 2025 Rams

Here are three burning questions for the Rams this offseason.

Three burning questions for 2025 Cardinals

The Arizona Cardinals took a small step forward in 2024 under head coach Jonathan Gannon, but they will face pressure to take an even bigger step this season.

Stanley Cup playoffs takeaways: Goaltending concerns for Oilers, Golden Knights

The 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs continued on Thursday night with two more second-round games. Here are some key takeaways from the action.

Capitals' Tom Wilson shows his value in Game 2 win

Washington Capitals forward Tom Wilson is the classic love-hate player in the NHL. You likely love him if he plays for your team and you likely hate him if he does not.

There are too many MLB teams not even trying to compete

There are too many teams in MLB that are not only bad — they're embarrassing.

Stanley Cup playoffs takeaways: Quantity over quality for Hurricanes; Oilers rally

The Hurricanes and Oilers kept fans on the edge of their seats late in their respective Game 1 wins.