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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

Braves star explains why they take such pleasure in beating the Mets

The Atlanta Braves enter play on Sunday 23.5 games ahead of the New York Mets in the National League East standings and just swept a laughably one-sided double-header against them on Saturday.

Watch: A's pitcher makes unbelievable gaffe

It has been a long season for the Oakland A's, and when you are one of the worst teams in baseball you will sometimes have some embarrassing moments happen.

Watch: Jaguars QB escapes sack for improbable touchdown, play of the preseason

The NFL preseason is only in its first week but it is difficult to imagine anybody making a more impressive play than Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Nathan Rourke.

Watch: Pro tennis match hilariously interrupted at crucial point by 'Cotton Eye Joe'

This must-see moment had everyone wondering, "Where did you come from, where did you go? Where did you come from, Cotton-Eye Joe?"

Jim Harbaugh temporarily avoids suspension, expected to coach Michigan all season

Looks like Michigan HC Jim Harbaugh may have just received a temporary reprieve from suspension.

Buccaneers cut stadium seating capacity following Tom Brady's retirement

Without Tom Brady the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are not expecting to be the draw they once were.

Lions fans should be very concerned with second-year wide receiver

Detroit Lions fans might have right to be worrying about second-year wide receiver Jameson Williams following Friday's preseason win over the New York Giants.

Brewers could threaten to relocate if funding for stadium improvements falls through

This fight has been brewing for some time now as the team seeks to make improvements to the 22-year-old stadium that first opened for the 2001 season. 

NFL insider leaves ESPN to join The Athletic

ESPN's recent exodus of top talent continued on Friday, only this time it was not the result of a cost-cutting layoff.

Raiders add another veteran RB as Josh Jacobs continues holdout

The Raiders need to have a contingency plan in place if Jacobs does not report, and they added another veteran running back on Friday with the signing of free agent Damien Williams.

WR Jordan Addison already showing why he is perfect fit for Vikings offense

Addison caught just one pass for 22 yards against the Seattle Seahawks, but it was the catch that didn't count that is getting all of the attention on Friday.

The Hall of Fame argument for Fernando Valenzuela as Dodgers finally retire his number

The "Fame" part of the title is sometimes just as important as any set of on-field numbers. For the better part of the 1980s, there was nobody in baseball more famous or impactful than Valenzuela. 

Why you might not see new fair catch rule used much in NFL preseason games

There have been three preseason games so far, and exactly zero fair catches called on kickoffs to take advantage of the NFL's new kickoff rule.

Trea Turner is finally playing like the Phillies' $300 million man

Philadelphia Phillies fans might have actually fixed shortstop Trea Turner. 

Canadian Junior hockey league bans all fighting for coming season

The Quebec Major Junior Hockey League has formally banned fighting for the upcoming 2023-24 season.

Rams star Aaron Donald says he's in best shape of his life

Defensive lineman Aaron Donald was one of the players that missed significant time for the Los Angeles Rams last season due to injury, contributing to a severely disappointing performance by the team. Not only is Donald back healthy and ready to go for the 2023 season, he has a pretty bold claim regarding where he is physically right now.

Watch: Orioles fan catches foul ball in giant tray of barbecue

One Baltimore Orioles fan made quite the unorthodox (and saucy) catch.

Braves get encouraging news after MVP favorite Ronald Acuna Jr. leaves game

The Atlanta Braves got quite a scare on Tuesday night when outfielder and National League MVP frontrunner Ronald Acuna Jr. had to leave the game after he was drilled in the elbow by a 97 MPH pitch from Pittsburgh's Colin Holderman.

Watch: Orioles fans chant 'free Kevin Brown' during game

The Orioles enraged fans and media across the league when it was noticed that announcer Kevin Brown had not been on the air for nearly two weeks, or posted on social media, after pointing out the team's lack of success in Tampa Bay over the previous couple of years.

Yankees broadcaster has interesting defense of Aaron Boone

Yankees play-by-play man Michael Kay would like to see one person removed from the list of scapegoats — and it is Boone.

Watch: Fill-in umpire has awful game with three calls overturned in Phillies vs. Nationals

The jump from Triple-A to the major leagues is not just a significant one for players. It is also steep for umpires.

Top AL starting pitcher 'highly unlikely' to pitch again in 2023

If he is unable to pitch again this season, that would be a crushing blow to the Rays rotation.

Heinz Field is back in Pittsburgh (sort of)

There is once again a Heinz Field for football fans in the greater Pittsburgh area.

NFC West under-the-radar rookies

With training camp and preseason underway, unheralded rookies will make strong impressions and climb depth charts. Here are four under-the-radar rookies to watch in the NFC West.

Red Sox manager Alex Cora: Saturday's loss one of worst days since he took over

Along with calling it one of his worst day's as the Red Sox manager, he also said the team took a significant step backward.