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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

Rams have to be getting concerned with Cooper Kupp situation

The Los Angeles Rams face much uncertainty heading into the 2023 season, with Cooper Kupp's injury status one of the more pressing question marks.

Hype surrounding Colorado and Coach Prime is about to erupt

Hop on the Colorado bandwagon while there is still room because the Buffaloes look like they are back with a vengeance.

MLB keeping same pitch clock rules for postseason

Despite numerous requests from players, Major League Baseball will not be making any changes to its pitch clock rules for the postseason and will be sticking with the formula that has been used throughout the 2023 regular season.

Watch: Top Yankees prospect homers in his first MLB at-bat

Jasson "The Martian" Dominguez homered in his first MLB at-bat as the New York Yankees try to jump-start a youth movement at the end of a lost 2023 season.

Titans star Derrick Henry weighs in on RBs' place in NFL

Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry has been leading the charge this offseason to help running backs get the appreciation and money they deserve from the NFL and its owners.

New Commanders owners already trying to improve one of NFL's worst stadiums

Among the many problems the Dan Snyder era had for Washington football fans was the way the team's stadium, FedExField, was allowed to be run into the ground without much improvement. 

Five CFB games to watch in Week 1: LSU's Brian Kelly talks smack, 'Coach Prime' era begins

The 2023 college football season really gets rolling this holiday weekend with the first full slate of games, including a massive top-10 matchup with potential playoff implications. 

NFL analyst rips Cowboys owner Jerry Jones for Trey Lance trade

There is nothing wrong with the Cowboys rolling the dice on Lance, but Mark Schlereth is correct that it creates a lot of unintended problems for the organization.

Florida loss another humbling moment for program stuck in neutral

With the loss, the Gators have now lost four consecutive games going back to the end of the 2022 season and been outscored by a 130-76 margin.

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.