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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

Saints coach defends bringing in Jon Gruden to help with offense

Given the manner in which Gruden left his head-coaching position with the Raiders in 2021, there was going to be the potential for some backlash with that decision. 

Rays on pace to accomplish something that hasn't been done since 1955

The Tampa Bay Rays are not only the best team in Major League Baseball this season, they are also on track to accomplish a feat that has not been done in nearly 70 years. 

How the Pirates' dream start has turned into a nightmare

After their 14-4 loss to the Giants on Monday, the Pirates fell back below the .500 mark for the season as they remain mired in a month-long slump that has seen them go 6-19 and erase all of the goodwill they created at the start.

Bengals WR says team would have beaten Chiefs if he was healthy

The Cincinnati Bengals fell just short of a second consecutive Super Bowl appearance, losing a close 23-20 game to the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Championship Game.

Yankees pitcher plans on using less rosin after suspension

New York Yankees pitcher Domingo German plans on using less rosin upon his return from suspension.

Watch: High school baseball team loses championship game while prematurely celebrating strikeout

No matter how many baseball games you have watched in your life you have probably never seen an ending quite like this. 

Josef Newgarden wins first Indianapolis 500 in wild, crash-filled finish

After 12 previous attempts finishing no higher than third place, Josef Newgarden finally conquered the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and won his first Indianapolis 500.

Former All-Star pitcher set to make first start for Braves since 2020

Michael Soroka is expected to make the start for the Atlanta Braves on Monday, completing a return to the major leagues that has been nearly three years in the making.

Watch: Yankees have defensive meltdown, give Padres little league home run

A collection of defensive miscues from the New York Yankees on Sunday afternoon resulted in a little league home run for San Diego's Jose Azocar.

Antonio Brown didn't play for Arena team despite promise

In the latest chapter of the never-ending Antonio Brown soap opera, he did not actually take the field for the Albany Empire -- the arena football team that he owns -- on Saturday night despite promising to do so earlier in the week.

Jimmy Garoppolo's Raiders career already off to concerning start

Jimmy Garoppolo has yet to play a game for the Las Vegas Raiders and there is already some major concern regarding his injured foot.

NBA reportedly looking into potential referee burner account on Twitter

No sport knows social media drama quite like the NBA, and we have another potential Twitter burner account that is getting the league's attention. 

Will Ferrell could be on track to play John Madden in upcoming film

Will Ferrell could be adding another sports legend to his cast of characters.

Kelce brothers love Thursday NFL games, question players who don't

Not everybody is a fan of Thursday night NFL games, but do you know who does love "Thursday Night Football"? Jason and Travis Kelce.

Andy Reid explains why Chiefs won't use any players at this position

When you watch a Kansas City Chiefs game this season there is one position you might not see them using.

Luton Town completes incredible journey to Premier League after 31 years

Luton Town FC is headed back to the top flight of English football for the first time in 31 years after defeating Coventry City on Saturday.

Kenny Pickett's car stolen during radio interview

Not only was Pickett's car stolen, but his Steelers playbook was also in the car at the time.

Charles Barkley: Grizzlies star crying for help

NBA analyst Charles Barkley made an appearance on the "Pat McAfee Show" on Friday and discussed the Ja Morant situation with the Memphis Grizzlies.

MLB could threaten Brewers with relocation if stadium upgrades not made

It is estimated that the stadium needs $448 million in work over the next 20 years, including $290 million in work that is to be included in the state's budget between 2023 and 2025 if it can be approved. 

Le'Veon Bell makes shocking admission about Steelers career

Along with the admission, Bell also said that he would like to retire as a member of the Steelers and even get a couple of carries in a preseason game to show what he can still do.

Yankees manager is not ready for robot umpires, even after latest ejection

In what seems to be a weekly occurrence this season, New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone was ejected on Thursday night. Despite that, he is not quite ready to see Major League Baseball turn to robot umpires to offer a more automated and consistent approach to the calling balls and strikes.

San Francisco 49ers stock up, stock down

NFL training camps are just a little more than two months away and we are taking stock of each team's trending players going into the 2023 season.

Seattle Seahawks stock up, stock down

This is stock up and stock down for the Seattle Seahawks. 

Los Angeles Rams stock up, stock down

The start of NFL training camps is just around the corner and we are joining the league's 32 teams in taking stock of what they have to work with this season.

Arizona Cardinals stock up, stock down

NFL training camps are just two months away and teams like the Arizona Cardinals are still trying to evaluate what their rosters will look like.