Yardbarker

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

Watch: Stars captain ejected for brutal cross-check

Captain Jamie Benn got himself ejected in the first period for this vicious cross-check on Vegas Golden Knights forward Mark Stone.

Steelers wide receiver sets big goals for 2023 season

If the Pittsburgh Steelers are going to get back to the playoffs in 2023, they are going to need a big bounce-back season from wide receiver Diontae Johnson.

Phillies' Trea Turner responds to fans' growing frustration

The Philadelphia Phillies made one of the biggest free agency splashes in MLB this offseason when they signed shortstop Trea Turner to a monster 11-year, $300 million contract.

Broncos release last remaining player from Super Bowl 50 team

It was already a new era for the Broncos with Sean Payton coming in to try and turn things around, and the departure of their last championship link only further emphasizes the start of a new era.  

Watch: Bills' Damar Hamlin back on the field for individual drills at OTAs

Hamlin did not participate in team activities or wear a helmet, but he did do individual work with tackling sleds and covering receivers.

The next big move for each team in NFC West

Don’t let the calendar fool you: There’s plenty of work to be done in the NFC West. With training camps more than two months away, here’s one move each team should make.

Former Steelers QB did not initially want replacement to succeed

Former Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger said that he was not initially rooting for successor Kenny Pickett to succeed.

Watch: Brewers shortstop copies former teammate's home run pose in front of him

Sunday marked the two-year anniversary of the Milwaukee Brewers acquiring shortstop Willy Adames in a trade from the Tampa Bay Rays.

Watch: Minor League game interrupted by sudden hail storm

Mother Nature pulled out a bit of hail from her bag of tricks during a Sunday minor league game between the affiliates of the Giants and Diamondbacks.

Former No. 1 overall pick interested in reunion with original team

Jadeveon Clowney never become the type of franchise-changing superstar you hope to get with the No. 1 overall pick, but he has still been a strong player at times.

Watch: Club pro caps magical weekend at PGA Championship with hole-in-one

A 46 year-old club pro hit a hole-in-one at the PGA Championship to add another highlight to his magical weekend.

This stat shows how incredibly dominant American League East has been this season

It is the perfect storm of a couple of big-market, big-spending teams like the Yankees and Red Sox sharing a division with three teams that have built deep lineups in Tampa Bay, Baltimore and Toronto all emerging as contenders at the same time.

Bears receiver 'out for disrespect' this coming season

Chicago Bears WR Darnell Mooney offered up a few confident words this week as he looked forward to the 2023 NFL season.

Miami confident it can win Super Bowl LXI bid in 2027

The NFL is expected to award Super Bowl LX to Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., at this week's owners meetings, meaning that the push will be on for Super Bowl LXI in 2027.

Mets set to make history with starting pitchers for Sunday doubleheader

In the doubleheader the Mets are going to throw two pitchers who have each won three Cy Young Awards in Max Scherzer (the game one starter) and Justin Verlander (the game two starter).

Manchester City wins fifth Premier League title in past six years

City clinched the crown thanks to a stunning 1-0 loss by Arsenal at Nottingham Forest.

Yankees DFA longtime outfielder, ending disappointing run with team

New York Yankees fans had grown tired of outfielder Aaron Hicks long ago.  The front office has finally joined them in their displeasure.

Bob Baffert-trained horse dies after suffering injury at Preakness undercard

The horse racing world received more bad news on Saturday when a horse trained by Bob Baffert had to be euthanized after suffering an injury at a Preakness undercard race at Pimlico.

Jim Brown was a Hollywood star as much as an NFL star

Cleveland Browns legend Jim Brown died on Friday at the age of 87, and while he was primarily known for being one of the greatest football players of all time, he also had an extensive Hollywood career as an actor. 

Watch: Tom Brady shares words of advice with 2023 rookie quarterback class

The top four quarterbacks from the 2023 NFL Draft class had a once in a lifetime opportunity to sit down as a group with Tom Brady and get some words of wisdom from the future Hall of Famer.

Maple Leafs part ways with GM as his future remains uncertain

The Toronto Maple Leafs announced on Friday that they have decided to part ways with general manager Kyle Dubas following the team's latest postseason disappointment. 

History says Hurricanes are in trouble after losing marathon OT game

Teams that lose these marathon playoff games, especially early in a series, do not tend to recover or advance.

White Sox closer could make return from battle with cancer on Monday

Chicago White Sox closer Liam Hendriks could make his season debut as early as Monday, following an offseason battle with stage 4 non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.

Insider reveals expected location for Super Bowl LX

The game will be played in February 2026, and will be the second time the stadium has hosted a Super Bowl.

White Sox should have plenty of trade options after brutal start

The Chicago White Sox are one of the worst teams in the Major Leagues this season and looking like they are in need of a complete organizational overhaul.