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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

Johnny Gaudreau was a great player and great for hockey

On the ice, he was not only a star-level player who produced like an All-Star. He also brought something that the NHL has simply not had enough of over the years: fun.

Carlos Alcaraz eliminated in stunning second-round upset at U.S. Open

The loss for Alcaraz ends what had been a 15-match unbeaten streak in Grand Slam events after he won Wimbledon and the French Open earlier this season.

Steelers left with big hole at receiver after missing on Brandon Aiyuk

The Pittsburgh Steelers might be fielding a very, very problematic offense this season.

Watch: A's Lawrence Butler has second three-HR game of season

The Oakland A's are not going to win a lot of games this season and their future remains a mess due to the ownership situation and relocation to Las Vegas. But they do have some talented young players who are starting to make names for themselves in the major leagues. 

Brandon Aiyuk saga finally ends with long-term contract extension with 49ers

After months of speculation, rumors, reports of trade agreements and updates on whether or not he was standing around at 49ers practice, the Brandon Aiyuk saga has finally, mercifully come to an end.

NFC West draft watch: Cardinals, Rams play it safe with rookie class

The 2024 NFL preseason is in the rearview mirror and the initial 53-man rosters are set for every team. Here is how each draft class has fared so far for the NFC West teams.

Lions reportedly taking intriguing gamble on free-agent WR

It was only a few years ago that he was an effective wide receiver for the Broncos, recording at least 50 catches and 700 yards in back-to-back years during the 2020 and 2021 seasons.

Bengals HC gives important update on WR Ja'Marr Chase

Chase has topped the 1,000-yard mark in each of his first three seasons in the NFL.

10 takeaways from NFL cutdown day: Notable WRs are available, NFC powerhouses have work to do

All 32 NFL teams had to be down to their initial 53-man rosters for the 2024 season by 4 p.m. ET on Tuesday, which led to a flurry of notable moves.

The five most valuable people for the Seattle Seahawks in 2024

After back-to-back 9-8 seasons the Seattle Seahawks are starting a new era this year with head coach Mike Macdonald taking over. He figures to be one of the most important people in the organization as it tries to get back to the playoffs in a tough NFC West, but he is not the only person who is going to matter this season.

Watch: Florida wins Little League World Series on incredible walk-off bunt play

Lake Mary, Florida won the 2024 Little League World Series on Sunday with a thrilling, 2-1, extra-innings win over Taiwan in the championship game. 

White Sox make history with 100th loss

The Chicago White Sox lost again on Sunday, dropping a 9-4 decision to the Detroit Tigers.

Watch: A'ja Wilson caps off chaotic finish with buzzer-beater to lift Aces over Sky

 The WNBA game of the weekend — and perhaps even the season —  was in Chicago on Sunday where the Las Vegas Aces escaped with a 77-75 win over the Sky.

Home plate umpire taken off on stretcher after getting hit by broken bat

An extremely scary scene unfolded at Yankee Stadium on Sunday afternoon when home plate umpire Nick Mahrley had to be taken off the field on a stretcher after being struck in the neck by a broken bat.

NFL preseason takeaways: Steelers offense finally shows something

Can the Pittsburgh Steelers cobble together an offense? Maybe. Takeaways from Saturday's preseason action in the NFL.

Steelers starting quarterback competition not as dramatic as it seems

Pittsburgh Steelers HC Mike Tomlin has declined to name a starting quarterback, but that doesn't necessarily mean that he is waffling between Russell WIlson and Justin Fields.

Blue Jays made right call to try for no-hitter despite heavy workload for Bowden Francis

The Toronto Blue Jays have thrown just one no-hitter in their franchise history. On Saturday, Bowden Francis came extraordinarily close to becoming the second pitcher to ever throw one for the franchise when he took a no-hitter into the ninth inning against the Los Angeles Angels.

Cowboys lose key defensive starter for six to eight weeks

Following one of the NFL's most lackluster and disappointing offseasons, the Cowboys face a rocky start to their regular season.

Watch: Cubs OF motors around the bases for inside-the-park home run at insane speed

An inside-the-park home run is always exciting, but this one was especially so.

Deion Sanders, Colorado football continue rocky relationship with local media

The 2024 college football season has not even started yet, and Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders is already off to a rocky start with the local media.

Red Sox catcher to make history by playing for two teams in one game

When the Boston Red Sox and Toronto Blue Jays resume their suspended game on Monday, catcher Danny Jansen is going to make the type of history that seems almost impossible to make.

NFL preseason takeaways: Anthony Richardson continues to struggle

The final week of the NFL preseason is upon us. Takeaways from a pair of Thursday tilts.

Chiefs make Creed Humphrey highest-paid center in NFL history

The Kansas City Chiefs are making sure one of the most important players on their offensive line is going to be sticking around with the team for a while.

It is time for teams to dump archaic hair, facial hair rules

The Islanders made one of the smartest free agent signings of the offseason when they signed forward Anthony Duclair to a four-year contract.

Steelers will need patience with young offensive line

Three of the five spots on the line are likely to be occupied by new starters this season, including a pair of rookies.