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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

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.

Watch: Colts rookie taunts Eagles fans after preseason touchdown

Say this for Indianapolis Colts rookie quarterback Anthony Richardson -- he already has plenty of confidence to his game.

Shohei Ohtani's on-field plans for rest of MLB season revealed

We don't know when Angels superstar Shohei Ohtani is going to pitch again, but all is not lost.

Watch: George Pickens makes another wild catch as Steelers starters shine again

We were treated to another incredible catch from second-year wide receiver George Pickens, who is starting to make a habit out of making plays like this downfield.

Cardinals trade for veteran QB who could be Week 1 starter

The Arizona Cardinals cornered the NFL's trade market on Thursday.

Even with injuries, Stephen Strasburg's career still matched the hype

While it might be easy to look at Strasburg's career as a giant "what if" due to the number of injury issues he had, there was nothing disappointing about it.

White Sox make sweeping changes to front office as rebuild fails

Instead of seriously competing for a World Series title, the White Sox now find themselves in a position where they need a rebuild to fix their most recent failed rebuild.

Look: Royals release renderings for potential new stadium

The Kansas City Royals have one of the oldest stadiums in Major League Baseball and are interested in building a new ballpark closer to the downtown area of the city. 

Imagining the return on Jonathan Taylor trade for Colts

Even though top-tier RBs don't get the contracts they want on the open market, they can still bring strong returns in a trade if they are good enough.

NFC West stock up, stock down: Trey Lance, Stetson Bennett heading in opposite directions

With the second week of preseason over, teams are rounding into final shape. Here are three stocks trending up and three down in the NFC West.

Look: Phillies' Bryson Stott uses incredible pencil bat for Little League Classic

The Phillies and Nationals faced off in the 2023 Little League Classic in Williamsport, Pennsylvania on Sunday night and Philadelphia's Bryson Stott really got into the spirit of the thing.

Yankees experiencing worst losing streak in 28 years

Even if they do not always win the World Series -- or even reach it -- the New York Yankees almost always give their fans a competitive team. 

Orioles rookie shocks teammates by passing up chance to hit for cycle

Orioles rookie Gunnar Henderson strolled to the plate in the eighth of Sunday's game against the A's needing just a single to hit for the cycle. And he apparently wanted nothing to do with it. 

Eagles LB Myles Jack retiring just weeks after joining team

It was just a little more than two weeks ago that the Eagles signed veteran linebacker Myles Jack and were giving him first-team reps in training camp. Now he is retiring from the NFL, according to a report from ESPN on Sunday. 

Strong preseason showing will increase expectations for Steelers

Even though it has only been two preseason games there is still a lot to like about what the Steelers have put on film this summer. 

Patriots-Packers game suspended after rookie stretchered off

The Patriots said that he had feeling in all of his extremities but was still being taken to a local hospital for further tests and observation.

Saints say Jimmy Graham arrested after experiencing medical episode

New Orleans Saints tight end Jimmy Graham was arrested on Friday night for suspicion of being under the influence of a controlled substance after he was seen by police wandering into traffic.