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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

Golden Knights continue to exploit salary-cap rules with another blockbuster trade

Nobody is better at manipulating the NHL's salary cap than the Golden Knights, and they proved it again at the 2024 trade deadline. 

Joey Votto receives an opportunity with AL East contender

Joey Votto is going to look strange in a non-Cincinnati Reds jersey.

Way-too-early Los Angeles Rams 2024 NFL Draft preview

It's a brave new world for the Los Angeles Rams, who have a first-round pick for the first time in almost a decade.

Way-too-early Arizona Cardinals 2024 NFL Draft preview

The Arizona Cardinals seem a bit more settled this spring than they did last. Will that result in a smart draft?

Hurricanes add another Stanley Cup hero from division rival

The Carolina Hurricanes are loading up for a potentially deep postseason run.

Penguins become sellers by sending Jake Guentzel to Hurricanes

For the first time since the 2005-06 season the Penguins approached the NHL trade deadline as sellers. They sold off one of their biggest pieces on Thursday night, sending top-line winger and Stanley Cup champion Jake Guentzel to the Hurricanes. 

Pacific ends brutal basketball season with a humiliating loss

The Pacific men's basketball team had a season to forget. It ended on Thursday night with what might have been the worst loss in a season full of bad losses.

Watch: Dean Wade's put-back dunk caps off huge Cavaliers comeback vs. Celtics

The Cavaliers put an end to the Celtics 11-game winning streak on Tuesday night with a 105-104 win that was capped off with a thrilling put-back dunk by Dean Wade in the game's closing seconds.

Cowboys reportedly make financially savvy decision with Micah Parsons

This is a good example of the types of games and approaches teams have to make in a salary-cap league where every dollar counts. 

One trade, cut and signing the Seattle Seahawks should make

After 14 seasons, the Pete Carroll era for the Seattle Seahawks came to an end this offseason. Former Baltimore Ravens defensive coordinator Mike Macdonald has been hired to replace him and start a new chapter.

Golden Knights make big trade, might still be looking for more

The Golden Knights are always in the market for a big addition to the roster, and they made another one on Tuesday night.

NFL franchise-tag day winners and losers: Saquon Barkley gets to test open market

There were eight players given the franchise tag, as well as one player who was given the rare transition-tag designation.

Watch: Knicks star gets injured on first offensive possession

The Knicks got a major scare on Sunday night when star point guard Jalen Brunson suffered a non-contact leg injury on the team's first offensive possession against the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Watch: Blues coach keeps cool as son goes crazy on scoreboard

St. Louis Blues assistant coach Steve Ott did an impressive job of keeping a (mostly) straight face after he saw his son Maverick, going wild child on the scoreboard.

Bengals QB Joe Burrow gives timeline for his return

Cincinnati Bengals QB Joe Burrow is progressing well in his recovery from a torn wrist ligament.

NFL could be on verge of dramatically altering this exciting play

The NFL is considering a rule change that could radically alter the use of one exciting play.

Mike Evans might a have hard time finding everything he wants in free agency

Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans seems likely to test the free agent market for the first time in his career this offseason, and he seems to have a pretty extensive list of demands for the team signing him. 

Watch: Western Michigan defeats Ball State on crazy buzzer-beater

Simply put, this is not how that play was drawn up. But it worked.

Cowboys are preparing to part ways with this long-time starter

Tyron Smith has been a mainstay on the Cowboys offensive line since joining the team in the 2011 NFL Draft. But after 13 years it seems both parties are ready for a fresh start

Capitals waive hero from Stanley Cup run

At his peak, he was a dynamic offensive force, and along with Alex Ovechkin, Nicklas Backstrom, T.J. Oshie and John Carlson, he made the Capitals one of the league's best teams between 2015 and 2018.

Former players share wild anecdotes of what it's like to play for Jim Harbaugh

Jim Harbaugh has had success everywhere he has coached, and starting this season, he is taking on a new challenge: turning the Chargers into a contender. 

NFC West: Most surprising takeaways from 2024 NFLPA survey

Here are the most surprising takeaways from the survey for each NFC West team.

Patriots coach walks back comments on how much team will spend this offseason

The New England Patriots have more than $77 million in salary cap space to work with this offseason.

Caleb Williams has optimistic outlook on Bears situation

The one downside to being the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL Draft is that, in most cases, you are going to the worst team in the league that is potentially years away from contending. However, Caleb Williams doesn't see it that way.

NFL could implement another rule change to help protect quarterbacks

A change could be in the wind for the NFL's intentional grounding penalty, one that would hopefully keep quarterbacks more safe.