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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

Bears are giving Caleb Williams one of NFL's best WR groups

The Bears made the expected — and obvious — pick when they selected quarterback Caleb Williams with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. Now comes the hard part of building around him. 

Patriots, Vikings reached out to Chargers regarding QB Justin Herbert

While the idea of the Chargers trading Herbert seems a little outrageous to even consider given how good he is and how high his ceiling is, you can kind of understand why they took the chance.

Eagles lock in another star wide receiver with record contract extension

The Philadelphia Eagles are going to have one of the best wide receiver duos in the NFL for a while.

Watch: Shohei Ohtani's 450-foot home run is hardest-hit ball of 2024

Shohei Ohtani is already proving to be a wise investment for the Dodgers and is obliterating the baseball this season.

Watch: Canucks star can't believe he missed wide-open net

With the Canucks trailing 1-0 and trying to score the equalizer on the power play, Pettersson was set up for a wide-open look with a yawning net sitting in front of him. Then this happened.

Capitals need to make big lineup change to help get Alex Ovechkin going

If the Capitals are going to have any chance to get back in their first round series against the Rangers they are going to need to get a lot more from superstar forward Alex Ovechkin.

Watch: Brewers pitcher had brutal first career pitch in Majors

Brewers pitcher Tobias Myers made his Major League debut on Tuesday night and he found out very quickly that pitching in the big league is very different from the minor leagues.

NBA admits several missed calls at end of Knicks-76ers Game 2

The NBA released its Last Two-Minute Report from Monday's games, and there was a pretty extensive list of missed calls in the New York Knicks' 104-101 Game 2 win over the Philadelphia 76ers.

Watch: Jets take Game 1 against Avalanche by the thinnest of margins

The Jets took 1-0 series lead against the Avalanche on Sunday night thanks to a wild 7-6 win.

The Avalanche have a goalie problem, and it might cost them

The Avalanche only have one clear flaw on their roster, and it was on full display in a 7-6 loss to the Jets on Sunday night in Game 1 of their Western Conference first round series. 

Watch: Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani hits record-breaking home run vs. Mets

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hit an absolute tape measure job of a home run on Sunday afternoon, depositing an Adrian Houser pitch deep into the right field pavilion of Dodger Stadium to give his team a 2-0 lead. 

Watch: Rangers' Matt Rempe continues to become cult hero with first playoff goal

Rookie fourth-line forward Matt Rempe has become something of a cult hero on Broadway due to his massive size, thunderous hits and willingness to fight all of the NHL's heavyweights. 

Astros' horrible start continues with ugly series loss to Nationals

They look nothing like that team so far this season, and with Sunday's 6-0 loss to the Washington Nationals, the Astros find themselves at the bottom of the American League standings with a shocking 7-16 record. 

Pirates hitters reach embarrassing new low with 'strikeout cycle' in ninth inning

The Pittsburgh Pirates are finding new ways not to hit the baseball.

Watch: 76ers' Joel Embiid injures leg after incredible dunk

Joel Embiid's health has been a constant concern for the Philadelphia 76ers throughout his career, and they got another scare on Saturday in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference playoff series against the New York Knicks. 

Broncos not interested in trading top wide receiver

The Denver Broncos seem to be intent on keeping WR Courtland Sutton for now.

Aaron Judge doesn't seem bothered by Yankee Stadium boos

New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge admitted that he would boo himself if he was a fan.

Stanley Cup Playoffs Eastern Conference X factors

Here are five of the biggest potential X factors for the Eastern Conference in this year's first round.

NCAA making several NFL-style rule changes for 2024 season

The NCAA approved several NFL-style rule changes on Friday to be implemented for the 2024 college football season.

Watch: Remembering the time Bill Tobin called out Mel Kiper at the NFL Draft

Longtime NFL executive Bill Tobin had a brilliant takedown of ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr. during the 1994 NFL Draft.

NHL playoff format needs massive overhaul

The 2024 Stanley Cup playoffs begin on Saturday, another reminder of how much the league needs to overhaul and perhaps even simplify its current playoff format. 

Chargers have no interest in 'fair' trade involving No. 5 pick

The Chargers are in an interesting spot because their pick could be enormously valuable to a team that needs a quarterback.

Pirates No. 1 overall pick continues to make mockery of minor league hitters

Skenes isn't even getting anything resembling a challenge in Triple-A.

10 bold predictions for the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs

Get ready for some playoff hockey. 10 bold predictions for the NHL postseason.

Watch: Capitals clinch playoff berth in most unbelievable way possible

The Washington Capitals clinched the final playoff spot in the NHL's Eastern Conference in one of the most chaotic and unbelievable ways possible.