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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

NC State's incredible run continues into Sweet 16

When North Carolina State ended its regular season on a four-game losing streak (while also losing seven out of nine games) its NCAA Tournament hopes seemed bleak.

Commanders head coach calls it 'fair' to expect team to draft quarterback

We would say that Washington Commanders HC Dan Quinn let the cat out of the bag on the team's draft plans, but the cat has been walking around the house for a while, now.

Gonzaga ties NCAA record with another Sweet 16 appearance

Mark Few and Co. reached the Sweet 16 on Saturday with a huge 89-68 win over No. 4 seed Kansas. They used a couple of dominant scoring runs to pull away for the win. 

Three hottest seats on the San Francisco 49ers

That latest disappointing big-game loss might be one that actually pushes Shanahan to the hot seat if he continues to come up small in the biggest moments.

Three hottest seats on the Los Angeles Rams

Things are still looking strong for the Rams, even with the retirement of future Hall of Famer Aaron Donald this offseason. But they do have a few players in some big positions who might be in the hot seat.

Three hottest seats on Arizona Cardinals

If Murray doesn't perform this season, the Cardinals will have no choice but to explore their options. Who else is on the hot seat in Arizona?

Rangers' powerful lineup gets another boost as top prospect makes roster

The Rangers are aiming to win another championship and put the best possible team on the field. 

John Calipari might have to consider new approach given recent tournament struggles

Following his team's stunning opening round loss to No. 14 seed Oakland on Thursday night, Kentucky head coach John Calipari seemed to indicate he might need to take a new approach in building his roster.

Oakland's Jack Gohlke has college basketball's wildest shot chart

Oakland's Jack Gohlke played a huge role in their stunning upset win over No. 3 seed Kentucky on Thursday night.

Why quarterback should be on the table for Jets' first-round pick

Even though QB should be secured this season with Aaron Rodgers, the Jets will have a long-term need there. Should they address it in this year's draft?

Thursday's men's NCAA Tournament takeaways: Another disappointment for Coach Cal

It all started on Thursday with an incredible day of upsets in the opening round.

The 'Tush Push' will remain a legal play in 2024 NFL season

The "Tush Push" is here to stay in the NFL. At least for the 2024 season according to a report from ESPN's Adam Schefter on Thursday.

Illinois' Marcus Domask records 10th triple-double in NCAA Tournament history

The No. 3 seed Illinois Fighting Illini are advancing in the NCAA tournament after a decisive 85-69 win over No. 14 seed Morehead State on Thursday afternoon. 

Watch: South Carolina's Ta'Lon Cooper hits insane half-court buzzer-beater before halftime

The No. 6 seed South Carolina Gamecocks were not having a great first half in their opening round NCAA tournament game against the Oregon Ducks on Thursday.

Watch: Bruins star dons bear pelt after fan throws it on ice for hat trick

Boston Bruins star forward David Pastrnak recorded the 17th regular-season hat trick of his career on Tuesday, lifting his team to a 6-2 win over the Ottawa Senators.

Watch: Wagner holds on to win first NCAA Tournament game in wild finish

Despite leading by as many as 17 points in the second half, Wagner had to hold off a furious Howard rally in the closing minutes.

It's World Series or bust for big-money Dodgers

When the Dodgers open their 2024 regular-season schedule, they are going to be under more pressure to win than any team in baseball. 

New Rams QB Jimmy Garoppolo explains what led to his suspension

Jimmy Garoppolo will be serving a two-game suspension for violating the league's performance enhancing substance policy.

Jets add another big-time WR for Aaron Rodgers

He joins a Jets offense that already has Garrett Wilson, Xavier Gipson and Allen Lazard on the roster.

Brandon Aiyuk's first tweet in 11 months is directed at Mike Tomlin

Earlier on Tuesday, Andrew Filliponi of 93.7 The Fan in Pittsburgh reported that the Steelers have shown interest in trading for Aiyuk. The veteran pass-catcher helped fuel that connection in the afternoon.

Purdue has no more excuses in this year's NCAA Tournament

The Purdue Boilermakers have been one of the most consistent college basketball teams in the country under head coach Matt Painter. Finding success in the NCAA Tournament, however, has been a significantly bigger struggle.

Takeaways from the 2024 men's NCAA Tournament bracket

The 2024 NCAA Men's Tournament bracket is officially set with the 68-team field. Some of the teams and seedings followed the expectation, while a few bubble teams that missed out might have some pretty strong beefs. Let's take a look at 10 takeaways from this year's field.

Watch: Kent State loses MAC championship and NCAA tournament bid in worst way possible

For every jubilant winner there is a heartbroken loser.

Watch: NC State big man hits first career three-pointer in ACC title game

Entering Saturday's ACC Championship Game, North Carolina State big man D.J. Burns had played 159 games of top-level college basketball. He had never hit a three-pointer in that time. He only attempted 10 of them. 

There should be no more doubt about Bears' 2024 NFL Draft plans

The Chicago Bears seem to know what they want to do with the first pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, and Saturday's trade of quarterback Justin Fields to the Pittsburgh Steelers should all but confirm it.