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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

Yankees get a positive update regarding Gerrit Cole

The Yankees received good news regarding the status of reigning American League Cy Young Award winner Gerrit Cole on Thursday night.

Seahawks GM may have unintentionally started Giants quarterback controversy

The Giants might have the beginnings of a quarterback controversy on their hands, and if they do, they might have the general manager of the Seahawks to thank for it.

Watch: Tennis match suspended due to giant swarm of bees

A Thursday afternoon quarterfinal match between Carlos Alcaraz and Alexander Zverev at the BNP Paribas Open had to be suspended due to some unwelcome guests at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden.

Bills give Josh Allen some much-needed wide receiver help

Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen can't do everything by himself and the organization knows that.

Pitt's resume should be enough for NCAA Tournament bid

The Pitt Panthers are doing everything they can to crack the NCAA Tournament field, but it still might not be enough.

Zach Edey's latest honor puts him in rare Big Ten company

Earlier this season, Edey became the program's all-time leading rebounding. He's now just 41 points away from becoming Purdue's all-time leading scorer.

Patrick Mahomes gives Chiefs some much-needed salary cap flexibility

Quarterback Patrick Mahomes has played a key role in the Chiefs winning back-to-back Super Bowls. Now he is doing his offseason part to help them get positioned for a run at the NFL's first ever three-peat.

Jets have another Aaron Rodgers distraction to worry about

Aaron Rodgers was supposed to make the Jets a Super Bowl contender. All he has done so far is become a massive distraction. The Jets might have another distraction to worry about with him.

Texans make huge defensive splash by agreeing to terms with star pass-rusher

The Texans took a huge leap forward in 2023, and they are on the verge of making a massive splash in free agency that could help them become legitimate Super Bowl contenders in 2024. 

Why it might make sense for Bears to keep Justin Fields

Given how many teams have already made significant additions to find potential starting quarterbacks this offseason, there simply may not be any other suitors looking to give up a meaningful asset for Fields.

Steelers changing free-agency approach as playoff drought drags on

Since free agency was first introduced to the NFL in the early 1990s, the Steelers have typically played things safe on the open market. They were usually patient, looked for values and did not feel the need to take big jumps into the free-agency pool.

Way-too-early San Francisco 49ers 2024 NFL Draft preview

The San Francisco 49ers remain one of the best teams in the NFL with few weaknesses on their roster, but they do have a few areas they need to consider addressing in the 2024 NFL Draft.

NHL hits Flyers HC with heavy punishment following outburst

The NHL has hit Philadelphia Flyers head coach John Tortorella with a significant punishment following his ejection on Saturday night where he initially refused to leave the team's bench.

Watch: Wild get OT winner thanks to most aggressive gamble of season

The Wild are doing everything they can to cling to their slim playoff hopes, and they managed to get a huge 4-3 overtime win against the Predators — one of the teams they are chasing — on Sunday. 

Quarterback class from 2021 NFL Draft hasn't given teams much of a return

The Patriots agreeing to trade quarterback Mac Jones to the Jaguars on Sunday for a sixth-round pick was another harsh reminder as to how difficult it can be to evaluate young quarterbacks entering the NFL. 

Watch: Flyers coach enraged after first-period ejection, seemingly tries to stay on bench

That scene unfolded after a Brayden Point goal gave the Lightning a 4-0 lead midway through the first period. John Tortorella was initially mad about a tripping call to Ronnie Attard and a 10-minute misconduct to Garnet Hathaway.

Way-too-early Seattle Seahawks 2024 NFL Draft preview

There's some work to do in improving the team's defense and Mike Macdonald could look to do that early in the 2024 NFL Draft.

Watch: Sabres beat Oilers twice in one game thanks to replay review

The Buffalo Sabres were 3-2 shootout winners over the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday afternoon, and they ended up having to beat them twice thanks to an instant replay review.

Reds' Rookie of the Year contender hit with PED suspension

The Cincinnati Reds got some disappointing news on Friday when they learned infielder Noelvi Marte has been hit with an 80-game suspension for violating the league's performance-enhancing drug policy. 

Golden Knights continue to exploit salary-cap rules with another blockbuster trade

Nobody is better at manipulating the NHL's salary cap than the Golden Knights, and they proved it again at the 2024 trade deadline. 

Joey Votto receives an opportunity with AL East contender

Joey Votto is going to look strange in a non-Cincinnati Reds jersey.

Way-too-early Los Angeles Rams 2024 NFL Draft preview

It's a brave new world for the Los Angeles Rams, who have a first-round pick for the first time in almost a decade.

Way-too-early Arizona Cardinals 2024 NFL Draft preview

The Arizona Cardinals seem a bit more settled this spring than they did last. Will that result in a smart draft?

Hurricanes add another Stanley Cup hero from division rival

The Carolina Hurricanes are loading up for a potentially deep postseason run.

Penguins become sellers by sending Jake Guentzel to Hurricanes

For the first time since the 2005-06 season the Penguins approached the NHL trade deadline as sellers. They sold off one of their biggest pieces on Thursday night, sending top-line winger and Stanley Cup champion Jake Guentzel to the Hurricanes.