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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

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.

Is this the 49ers' best chance at winning a Super Bowl?

The San Francisco 49ers have been one of the NFL's best franchises in the Kyle Shanahan era, but they are still one big step away from the top of the mountain -- winning an actual Super Bowl championship. 

NHL players returning to international tournaments starting in 2025

NHL players have not appeared in an international, best-on-best tournament since the 2016 World Cup of Hockey.

NFL is again considering XFL kickoff rule change

To reduce concussions around the league, the NFL has made significant rule changes to try and reduce the number of kickoffs.

Red Sox finally make big move, but will it impact the team?

The Boston Red Sox finally made a big move this offseason, but it's probably not one that is going to have an immediate impact on the field. 

Orioles acquire former Cy Young winner in blockbuster trade

Baltimore Orioles fans are having a pretty amazing week.

New Patriots offensive coordinator has tough job in front of him

There's no shortage of issues for new offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt to address.

Packers GM says team will not consider trade of defensive star

It doesn't sound like Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst has any interest in even considering the possibility of trading his star cornerback.

South Carolina makes another big statement, gets rare road win over top-5 team

Tuesday was not a good night to be a top-five men's basketball team. 

Georgia Tech pulls off another stunning upset beating No. 3 North Carolina

The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets have not won a ton of games this season, but they have made the most of them by pulling off two massive upsets. 

Four NHL players facing sexual assault charges in Canada

Four NHL players, and a fifth player who had been playing overseas are facing criminal charges in a 2018 sexual assault case in London, Ontario.

Orioles fans have reason for optimism as John Angelos sells team

Baltimore Orioles fans might be feeling a lot better about their team's long-term outlook.

Should Steelers target QB who has history with new OC?

Could the Steelers set their sights on a veteran QB who has found success under new OC Arthur Smith?

Dan Campbell's fourth down aggressiveness comes back to haunt Lions

Lions head coach Dan Campbell is one of the most aggressive coaches in the NFL when it comes to going for fourth downs. That aggressiveness has played a big role in Detroit's rise to Super Bowl contender. 

Watch: Lions fans packed Ford Field for NFC title game, which is not being played there

Lions fans packed Ford Field on Sunday to watch the NFC Championship game against the 49ers. They did so even though the game is being played at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, which is approximately 2,424 miles away. 

Ravens coaching staff failed team with offensive game plan

A lot of things went wrong for the Ravens in their 17-10 AFC Championship loss to the Chiefs on Sunday. The performance of their coaching staff is near the top of the list. 

Watch: Lions WR Jameson Williams opens NFC Championship game with explosive touchdown run

The Detroit Lions came out swinging against the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship game.