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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

Former Mets GM banned for 2024 season

Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred announced on Friday that former New York Mets general manager Billy Eppler is ineligible for the entirety of the 2024 season.

49ers' Kyle Shanahan not worried about ongoing narrative

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan has been one of the NFL's most successful head coaches over the past five seasons but is still searching for a Super Bowl championship to complete his resume.

49ers players unhappy over unwanted hotel wakeup call

The San Francisco 49ers have something else to be unhappy about this week.

Patriots owner Robert Kraft has chance to prove he is willing to spend this offseason

New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft has heard the narratives about his team not spending enough money on players, and he wants you to know it's not because he isn't authorizing money.

Andre Johnson Hall of Fame nod gives Texans their first major piece of NFL history

Houston Texans WR Andre Johnson is heading to the Hall of Fame and his old franchise finally seems to be gaining some traction toward a Super Bowl.

Browns QB Joe Flacco is baffling pick for Comeback Player of Year

Cleveland Browns QB Joe Flacco took home the Comeback Player of the Year award on Thursday night, but was he deserving?

Myles Garrett's Defensive Player of the Year win also win for analytics

Myles Garrett narrowly edged T.J. Watt to win the 2023 NFL Defensive Player of the Year Award.

Top Bears wide receiver makes pick for team's quarterback

Chicago Bears WR DJ Moore has consistently gone to bat for QB Justin Fields.

Oilers' winning streak ends one game short of NHL record

The Edmonton Oilers fell just short of making history.

This could be the season Canada ends its Stanley Cup drought

It has been more than 30 years since a Canadian NHL franchise has lifted the Stanley Cup, a drought that continues to irk hockey fans north of the border. 

Watch: Kyrie Irving puts on show in Brooklyn return with one-handed alley oop

Kyrie Irving made his first return to the Barclays Center on Tuesday night since being traded by the Nets, and he put on a show in helping the Mavericks to a 119-107 win.

No. 3 UNC falls to another unranked team as Clemson goes wire-to-wire for rare upset

While UNC must now look to regain its form, Clemson is hoping to have finally found its own. And perhaps the program's second-ever win in Chapel Hill will be the ticket; CU was 1-60 all-time coming into the night.

'We're not closing the door on anything': Steelers owner hints changes could be coming for major position

It's at least pretty telling that he is not completely ruling out the possibility of it. 

$125 million extension could mean Jose Altuve plays whole career for Astros

The 33-year-old Altuve made his debut with the Astros during the 2011 season when they were one of the worst teams in baseball and going through a massive rebuild. His arrival was one of the first turning points in the franchise.

Buck Showalter has very strong opinions on baseball load management

Former Mets manager Buck Showalter is very open-minded when it comes to the use of analytics, but he is still deep down an old-school mind that values experience and instinct in certain situations. 

What's next for Eric Bieniemy after Commanders hiring of Kliff Kingsbury?

Eric Bieniemy is once more a coaching free agent and just where he next turns is a very murky question.

Patriots in talks to add former NFL head coach to new coaching staff

The New England Patriots could be making another prominent addition to their new coaching staff. 

FIFA announces location of 2026 World Cup final

The 2026 FIFA men's World Cup will take place across North America, and now we know where the final match will take place.

Bears Pro Bowl defender has money on his mind as free agency looms

Chicago Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson is set to be one of the top free agents to hit the open market this offseason, and it sounds like money is going to play a determining factor in where he goes next.

Dodgers already talking big game before season even begins

No team in Major League Baseball is facing higher expectations and more pressure to win this season than the Los Angeles Dodgers. 

Report: After spurning Raiders, Kliff Kingsbury is 'top candidate' for another OC job

It is an interesting development, not only because Kingsbury seemed destined for the Las Vegas job, but also because this NFC East team already has a highly thought-of coordinator under contract.

Ravens wide receiver hit with 10K fine for game-changing taunting penalty

Baltimore Ravens WR Zay Flowers just can't shake the taunting penalty which helped turned the tide in the AFC Championship game.

Senior Bowl performance did not help this QB's NFL Draft stock

Notre Dame QB Sam Hartman could have used a strong Senior Bowl performance to improve his draft stock. No such luck.

Look: Senior Bowl players honor Mobile legend Jimmy Buffett

The Senior Bowl paid tribute to one of Mobile, Alabama's most famous residents by honoring Jimmy Buffett during Saturday's game.

Jim Harbaugh has wild prediction for which QB will be picked first in 2024 NFL Draft

Harbaugh made the prediction while appearing on Colin Cowherd's show.