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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

Three reasons why Padres are having incredibly disappointing season

After reaching the NLCS a year ago and boosting their payroll to more than $246 million, the Padres had sky-high expectations for this season. They are not meeting them. Let's try to take a look at a couple of reasons why.

Seattle Seahawks floor and ceiling for 2023

Here's our best guess at the best- and worst-case scenarios for the Seahawks in 2023. 

NHL stars criticize league's decision on Pride jerseys

The NHL decided this past week that teams will no longer wear any specialty warmup jerseys during the 2023-24 season, including for Pride nights, military appreciation nights and Hockey Fights Cancer nights.

Pirates star addresses future with team, has no interest in leaving

Things have not been going well for the Pittsburgh Pirates over the past two months. They have squandered a 20-8 start to rapidly fall out of the playoff race in the National League, injuries have sidelined some top players and then this week, a report surfaced that the Texas Rangers were interested in trading for outfielder Andrew McCutchen.

Report: Former Arkansas, NFL QB Ryan Mallett dies at 35

Ryan Mallett, a former star quarterback at the University of Arkansas and a longtime NFL quarterback reportedly died on Tuesday in a drowning incident

Mets GM believes in Buck Showalter, team's ability to turn things around

No manager in baseball has a hotter seat than the New York Mets' Buck Showalter.  The team is badly underachieving, his in-game decisions and bullpen usage are infuriating fans and the season is in danger of slipping away entirely.

Watch: Dodgers star records major career milestone

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman reached a major career milestone against the Houston Astros.

Florida sets College World Series record to force deciding championship game

The Gators were not going to go down in the College World Series without a fight. The delivered an emphatic win on Sunday evening while facing elimination, setting a College World Series record in a 24-3 win over LSU.

Sharks star would like trade as soon as possible

Erik Karlsson has done just about everything an NHL player can do with the lone exception of winning a Stanley Cup.

Mets bullpen has unbelievable meltdown against Phillies

The New York Mets bullpen was a disaster in Sunday's loss to the Philadelphia Phillies.

Antonio Brown explains why he walked out on Buccaneers

Pretty much everything Antonio Brown has been connected to over the past four years has ended in chaos and that includes his brief tenure with the Buccaneers when he abruptly stormed off the field and removed his uniform in a 2022 game against the Jets.

Watch: Marlins' Luis Arraez continues push for .400 with epic bat flip

Marlins infielder Luis Arraez continued his pursuit of a .400 batting average season with a two-run home run on Saturday afternoon against the Pirates, and capped it off with one of the great bat flips of the 2023 season.

Watch: David Ortiz pranks Derek Jeter with custom Red Sox jersey

David Ortiz had a special welcome gift for new broadcasting colleague and former rival Derek Jeter.

Aaron Judge reveals exact nature of his injury

Judge revealed the exact nature of his injury, and it sounds worse than initially believed or reported.

Assault charge against Raiders WR dropped

Adams was facing the charge for shoving a cameraperson following a game against the Chiefs during the 2022 season. 

Free agent Melvin Gordon shares candid thoughts about RB position in NFL

Running backs have not had a great run in the NFL in recent years when it comes to contracts or respect.

Bills trusting they have winning duo with head coach, GM extensions

The Buffalo Bills are trusting their process and committing to head coach Sean McDermott and general manager Brandon Beane through the 2027 NFL season.

The surprising thing Victor Wembanyama is excited about in San Antonio

You might think he's excited for silly reasons, but honestly, if you've ever had a really good breakfast taco, you know he's not.

Bills fans struggling to get tickets for London game

One of the NFL's international games in 2023 is going to be an elite matchup between two playoff teams -- and two potential Super Bowl contenders -- when the Buffalo Bills play the Jacksonville Jaguars in London at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Former Pirates manager criticizes team's handling of top prospect

A respected former Pirates manager had strong words for some of their decisions when it comes to top prospect Henry Davis.

NBA Draft prospect shows up in spectacular 'Wizard of Oz'-inspired suit

Gradey Dick is not in Kansas anymore and he dressed for the occasion on Thursday night.

Travis Kelce responds to Ja'Marr Chase regarding Mahomes 'disrespect'

The Kansas City Chiefs and Cincinnati Bengals have become fierce rivals over the last few years and that rivalry has ignited an offseason war of words.

Why the best team in baseball is benching one of its best players

Wander Franco will not be in the lineup on Thursday or Friday for the Tampa Bay Rays, and manager Kevin Cash shared why.

NFC West one-hit wonders

While some players turn outstanding seasons into lengthy and impressive careers, others simply fade into obscurity. Here are the most notable one-hit wonders for each NFC West team.

Dolphins' Tyreek Hill under police investigation for alleged marina incident

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill is being investigated by Miami police after he allegedly struck an employee at a south Florida marina over the weekend.