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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

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.

Chiefs TE Travis Kelce lands his first game show hosting gig

Travis Kelce's popularity is about to keep growing beyond the football field. 

Retiring Bruins announcer Jack Edwards brought unmatched passion, and controversy, to booth

Edwards consistently brought an unmatched level of passion, homerism and, yes, even some controversy to the booth.

What we learned on Day 3 of the Masters

The third round of the Masters wrapped on Saturday with Scottie Scheffler holding a one-shot lead.

Report: Coyotes move to Salt Lake City seems imminent

The NHL might finally have a solution for its Arizona Coyotes problem, and it seems to be a relocation to Salt Lake City next season.

Watch: Francisco Lindor gets the Trea Turner treatment from Mets fans

Lindor is one of the best players in baseball and has finished in the top 10 of the National League MVP voting two years in a row.

Tiger Woods sets impressive Masters record

Woods has hardly played any competitive golf over the past three years, including just one PGA Tour round this year. However, he has won 15 majors in his career, including the Masters five times. 

Mark Pope is an intriguing hire for Kentucky even with thin resume

Kentucky fans might be underwhelmed by the hire of HC Mark Pope, but that doesn't mean it was a bad hire.

Jackson Holliday's debut was MLB Network's second most-watched game ever

Baltimore Orioles infielder Jackson Holliday was the top prospect in baseball entering the 2024 season, and his MLB debut this week was a pretty huge deal across the league.

Watch: Sidney Crosby makes history on Penguins' OT game-winner

The Pittsburgh Penguins' push to make the playoffs got a huge lift on Thursday night with their 6-5 overtime win against the Detroit Red Wings. But the win is not the only thing they are celebrating. 

Top quarterbacks headline list of prospects to attend 2024 NFL Draft

The NFL announced on Thursday evening that 13 of the top prospects in the 2024 NFL Draft will be in attendance to hear their names called on April 25 in Detroit.

Big offseason additions, rising superstar fueling red-hot Royals

The Kansas City Royals are starting out the season on fire. Whether or not it is sustainable is the real question.

The Orioles are calling up baseball's top prospect to the Majors

All he has done since starting the year in the minors is hit, owning a .333 average with a 1.077 OPS in 42 at-bats to open the season. 

Watch: Alex Ovechkin sets another goals record on path to the big one

As Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin continues to chase down Wayne Gretzky's all-time goals record, he keeps checking off a lot of smaller records along the way.