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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

Watch: Dodgers fan snags foul ball while holding baby and drink

At Dodgers Stadium on Sunday, one dad managed to catch a foul ball with a baby strapped to his chest and a drink in his hand.

Dillon Brooks fined for dodging media, has no regrets over LeBron comments

Dillon Brooks and the Memphis Grizzlies talked a big game in their opening round series against the Los Angeles Lakers, and all it got them was a lot of embarrassment and a fine. But that doesn't mean Brooks has any regrets.

NFL reportedly has date in mind for 2023 schedule release

The NFL is such a giant in the American sports landscape that there is actual intrigue for when the announcement of the regular season schedule will be released.

Avalanche player suffered fractured neck on ugly hit, somehow returned to game

Andrew Cogliano suffered a fractured neck as a result of a dangerous hit from Kraken forward Jordan Eberle on Friday night. The news of that injury is jarring enough, but what is even more more jarring is the fact Cogliano somehow returned to the game in the third period.

Rangers get bad news on star pitcher Jacob deGrom

There are two things you can say about  Rangers starting pitcher Jacob deGrom. The first is that when he is healthy, he is one of the best right-handed pitchers of the modern era. The second is that lately he has not been healthy very often. 

Colts owner would have made Anthony Richardson No. 1 overall pick

Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay offered up plenty of hyperbole regarding new quarterback Anthony Richardson.

Patriots make bizarre decision to draft kicker and punter in 2023 NFL Draft

New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick loves special teams play, and it had to crush him that his 2022 team had some of the worst special teams units in the league. 

LeBron James throws shade at Dillon Brooks, Grizzlies with Jay-Z lyrics

The clear message from LeBron here is if you are going to come at the king, you better not miss. Brooks missed. 

MLB edited out signs critical of Oakland A's ownership

Fisher is one of the most loathed owners in baseball given his lack of investment in the A's and the fact they are headed for a relocation to Las Vegas.

Packers make shocking quarterback pick in fifth round

The Packers are ready to go with Jordan Love as their new starting quarterback, so Clifford is not going to be expected to start anytime soon and is probably viewed as a long-term backup project.

Watch: Bengals fan trolls NFL with mock coin flip during draft announcement

The NFL has made a habit out of letting fans announce mid-round draft picks at the Draft, but they ended up getting some egg on their face with that tradition on Sunday.

Cardinals GM dumps cold water on DeAndre Hopkins trade speculation

The Arizona Cardinals were extremely busy on the trade front in the first round of the NFL Draft, but one trade they did not make, however, was one involving star wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins.

Jerry Jones gives hilarious answer on where first-round pick ranked on Cowboys draft board

When it comes to the NFL Draft football fans are obsessed with two things. Mock drafts, and whether or not a player was a reach or a steal. That discussion came to the forefront on Friday night when the Dallas Cowboys were introducing first-round pick Mazi Smith, a defensive tackle from the University of Michigan.

Which teams should try to trade up for Steelers' No. 32 pick?

The Pittsburgh Steelers are in the driver's seat for the start of day two of the NFL draft on Friday, owning the No. 32 pick to kick things off in the second round. There are still several quarterback-needy teams that could be in the market. Let's get into some of them.

Five of the most lopsided trades in NFL history

Let's take a look back at some NFL trades that truly could be classified as the most lopsided trades in league history. 

Phil Kessel misses first game since 2009, Golden Knights still eliminate Jets

 The Vegas Golden Knights eliminated the Winnipeg Jets from the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Thursday night with a 4-1 win. That was just one of the two big stories from that game.

Watch: Cowboys' Micah Parsons is 'sick' over Eagles' draft pick

The Philadelphia Eagles have mastered the draft process under general manager Howie Roseman, and it is angering their biggest rivals. Specifically Dallas Cowboys superstar Micah Parsons.

Did Texans give up too much in trade for Will Anderson?

How often is a team going to have the opportunity to potentially turn its franchise around while still having a first-round pick the next year?

Colts find their quarterback at top of 2023 draft, but it's not Peyton's guy

It was not a question of whether or not the Indianapolis Colts would pick a quarterback with the No. 4 overall pick in the 2023 NFL draft.  It was a matter of which quarterback they would take. Now we know, and it was a bit of a surprise after a different prospect received praise from a franchise legend.

Watch: Announcer jumps the gun on potential historic moment for Shohei Ohtani

Los Angeles Angels superstar Shohei Ohtani was just a couple of feet from another historic moment on Thursday afternoon.

Watch: Swarm of bees interrupts PGA event in Mexico

The Mexico Open was interrupted on Thursday afternoon when a swarm bees took over the 10th hole just as Erik van Rooyen was set to hit his approach shot.  

Watch: Remembering when Bulls mascot made a 'Jerry Springer' appearance

Jerry Springer's daytime talk show that centered on contentious storylines once featured a brief appearance by Chicago Bulls mascot Benny the Bull.

Dick Groat was one of the best two-sport stars of all time

You would have a difficult time finding a sporting life that matched what Groat was able to do on the basketball court and the baseball diamond. 

Look: NHL players that share same name share the penalty box at same time

There was a funny — and very unique — moment in the third period of the Islanders' 3-2 win over the Hurricanes on Tuesday night when two players, with the exact same name, shared the penalty box at the exact same time.