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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

White Sox making serious run at record for modern baseball futility

The Chicago White Sox are bad and that's an understatement at this point.

Three important decisions the Cardinals must make before the regular season

The Cardinals still have some big decisions to make before the start of the regular season. Here are three of the biggest.

Watch: The NFL's new kickoff rule made its debut at Hall of Fame Game

NFL fans got their first look at the league's new kickoff rule on Thursday night when the Chicago Bears met the Houston Texans in the Hall of Fame Game.

Katie Ledecky is now the most decorated U.S. women's athlete in Olympic history

Katie Ledecky continued to add to her incredible legacy on Thursday at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. Thanks to Team USA's silver medal in the 4X200 meter freestyle relay, Ledecky was able to collect her 13th Olympic medal. That now makes her the most decorated women's athlete in American history.

Giants owner defends Daniel Jones' massive contract despite QB's poor play

The team signed quarterback Daniel Jones to a four-year, $160 million contract extension.

NFL makes rule change that could slow down Dolphins offense

The NFL has determined that "cheat motion" is now officially cheating.

Watch: Jazz Chisholm Jr. has another two-home run game for Yankees

With back-to-back two-home run games, he is the first Yankees player to ever hit four home runs in his first three contests with the team. 

Padres going all-in again by assembling super bullpen

The Padres made two of the biggest bullpen deals in the league to help bolster the back end of their pitching staff. 

Bears lock in core offensive player with biggest contract in team history

He is the ninth wide receiver to sign a contract that averages more than $17 million per season this offseason. 

MLB trade-deadline losers: White Sox miss big opportunity

Some teams improved at the trade deadline, but these didn't.

Watch: Marlins SS has day to remember with first home run, cycle

The Miami Marlins may have lost, 6-2, to the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday afternoon, but one player had perhaps the best day of his pro baseball career yet.

Patriots defensive standout sidelined with blood clot issue

The New England Patriots are going to be without one of their best defensive players for an unknown period of time. 

Rays' fire sale is bad look for franchise

Selling off your roster when the playoffs are within striking distance probably is not the type of thing that will inspire much confidence with fans.

Why Garrett Crochet is now the riskiest trade-deadline option

Talented as he may be, Chicago White Sox starter Garrett Crochet could cause headaches for any team that trades for him.

Trade for star Marlins outfielder should give Yankees much-needed energy boost

The New York Yankees have landed Miami Marlins outfielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. as they try to figure out some way, any way to right their continued slump.

Mets ace likely done for season after just one start

A night of hope and excitement quickly turned sour for Senga and the Mets.

Watch: Yankees' Aaron Judge hits majestic 470-foot home run at Fenway Park

That home run increased Judge's league-leading home run total to 36.

Jordan Love contract extension makes him highest-paid QB in NFL history

The Green Bay Packers found another franchise quarterback in Jordan Love, and on Friday they paid him like one with a new four-year contract extension.

Randy Arozarena watches Rays game from stands after being traded

In the early morning hours on Friday the Tampa Bay Rays traded outfielder Randy Arozarena, to the Seattle Mariners for two prospects. Apparently Arozarena might not be ready to go. 

Olympics Day 1 briefing: LeBron James and Coco Gauff lead Team USA into Paris

The 2024 Summer Olympics officially kicked off on Friday with a visually stunning opening ceremony in Paris.

Even Paul Skenes' first big league loss was dominant

Skenes had his longest outing of the season so far, pitching into the ninth inning of the game. He finished with 8.1 innings, allowing just four hits and two earned runs, walking none and striking out eight batters. His ERA is now 1.93 for the season.

Report: Cowboys superstar not reporting to training camp

He is entering the final year of his rookie contract and is slated to make $17.9 million. But because he has developed into one of the best wide receivers in football, and given the rising salaries for the league's other top receivers, he is looking to join them in that tax bracket.

Another disappointing season for Cubs should put Jed Hoyer on hot seat

Jed Hoyer’s seat as president of baseball operations for the Cubs might be starting to get a little warm, especially after he pretty much committed the team to being sellers at the 2024 trade deadline next week.

Pitt coach takes shot at Penn State for fading rivalry matchups

The Pittsburgh and Penn State football programs might have the fiercest rivalry in college sports that doesn’t currently exist. The reason it doesn’t exist, despite their history against one another and close proximity within the state of Pennsylvania, is that they no longer play each other regularly. 

Pirates manager addresses notion of shutting down healthy Paul Skenes this season

The one lingering question is whether or not the Pirates might consider shutting Skenes down or cap his innings due to the fact this is his first full year of pro baseball.