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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

Anthony Volpe accomplishes something no Yankees rookie has ever done

The New York Yankees' forgettable 2023 season continued on Thursday afternoon with another loss, dropping a 5-4 extra-innings decision to the Detroit Tigers.  But for as bad as the season has been, and for as ugly as another loss was on Thursday, there was at least a little bit of history made for the team.

Rams get concerning injury news on star player

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay had an ominous update regarding the status of star wide receiver Cooper Kupp on Thursday.

The White Sox are a hopeless mess under owner Jerry Reinsdorf

The Chicago White Sox is an organization with a lot of problems.  But the biggest problem is not any one player on the field, or the manager in the dugout, or even the new general manager, Chris Getz, in the front office.

Colts rookie QB Anthony Richardson gets huge honor from teammates

The Indianapolis Colts front office and coaching staff have been all in on rookie quarterback Anthony Richardson from the moment they made him the No. 4 overall pick in the NFL Draft.

Steelers introduce unique NFL ticket promotion for college students

The Pittsburgh Steelers announced on Thursday that they are introducing a first of its kind ticket promotion in the NFL for the 2023 season that is aimed at getting college students into the stadium.

Yankees' failed Josh Donaldson gamble another big strike against GM

The Yankees officially released veteran third baseman Josh Donaldson on Tuesday, ending a miserable two-year run with the team that did not work out as anybody in the Bronx had planned.

Half of college football roster disciplined for hazing incident

The University of San Diego is disciplining half of its football roster following a preseason hazing incident, according to the San Diego Union-Tribune.

Winners and losers from NFL cutdown day: Patriots 2022 draft class takes hit

NFL teams had to cut down to their initial 53-man rosters by 4 p.m. ET on Tuesday, so let's take a look at some of the biggest winners and losers from around the league. 

NFC West stock up, down: Slow, undrafted rookie WR impresses

With the preseason behind us, here's a look at whose stock is up and down in the NFC West ahead of the start of the regular season.

Patriots make two surprising QB cuts, leaving only Mac Jones on roster

The New England Patriots quarterback room is going to be a very lonely place for Mac Jones on Tuesday afternoon. Specifically, because he is the only quarterback officially on the roster following the team's final cuts ahead of the 53-man roster deadline. 

What's next for Jonathan Taylor after Colts could not find a trade

The Indianapolis Colts gave running back Jonathan Taylor the opportunity to seek a trade this preseason, but they had to have something completed before Tuesday's 4 p.m. ET roster deadline. 

Watch: Bean balls, stolen bases ignite two bench-clearing moments for Yankees-Rays

Tempers flared (on repeat) during Sunday's series finale between the New York Yankees and Tampa Bay Rays.

Watch: California wins LLWS with dramatic walk-off home run

The 2023 Little League World Series is in the books and it is the team from El Segundo, California that is taking home the crown thanks to a dramatic 6-5 win over Curacao on Sunday evening.

Trade with Browns shows how desperate Patriots are for OL depth

The New England Patriots have some major problems on their offensive line, and they tried to address that on Sunday by making a desperation trade with the Cleveland Browns.

Arizona State imposes one-year postseason ban on football program

The Arizona State football program will not be playing in the postseason this year. The school announced on Sunday that it has self-imposed a one-year postseason ban on the football team while the NCAA investigates the program for recruiting violations during the Herm Edwards era. 

Mets scoreboard continues to joke with Shohei Ohtani after broken sign

The scoreboard operator at Citi Field has been on a roll since an Ohtani foul ball damaged a sign at the ballpark and had more jokes on Sunday.

Angels pitcher taken to hospital after being hit by infield throw

Los Angeles Angels rookie pitcher Chase Silseth was hospitalized after being hit in the head with an infield throw.

Browns WR suffers another serious leg injury on kickoff return

Grant was carted off the field with an air cast on his leg after he was injured on the game's opening kickoff, and he could possibly miss the entire season.

Versatile Patriots rookie QB doesn't care what position he plays

That "I will do anything" mindset will also probably win him some favor from the Patriots coaching staff.

FIFA suspends Spain soccer president following World Cup kiss

Luis Rubiales, the president of Spain's soccer federation, has been suspended by FIFA for 90 days while the organization investigates his conduct at the Women's World Cup Final.

49ers GM John Lynch should be on hot seat after Trey Lance debacle

This is the type of situation that costs executives and team-builders their jobs.

Five CFB games to watch in Week 0: New Notre Dame QB could thrive

Finally, the 2023 college football season kicks off Saturday with a slate of seven Week 0 games.

Red Sox should still have regret over Mookie Betts trade as he makes Fenway return

You should not expect Boston to trade established superstars over money or financial concerns. Yet it happened, and it completely changed the course of history for both the Dodgers and Red Sox.

Why Patrick Mahomes hates seeing teammates get cut

NFL cut-down day is fast approaching, and it is a nervous time for players chasing a dream and sitting on the roster bubble. The players on the bubble are not always the only ones that hate it.

NFL trade block: Five players who could move before opening kickoff

We have already seen a handful of deals this week, but there are trades — and potentially significant trades — still on the horizon.