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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: 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. 

Aaron Rodgers says goodbye to Green Bay in social media post

Aaron Rodgers is finally on his way to the New York Jets, and on Tuesday night he officially said his goodbye to the Green Bay Packers after 18 years. 

Royals, White Sox, A's now have one infamous thing in common

The Pirates' signing of All-Star outfielder Bryan Reynolds to an eight-year $106M contract extension on Tuesday not only keeps an important player, it also removes them from a rather depressing list as far as MLB teams are concerned.

Red-hot Pirates should ride wave of good news by locking in more players

Everything is going right for the Pirates now. At 16-7 entering play on Tuesday they are off to their best start since 1992.

Watch: Bruins goalie ejected after trying to fight Matthew Tkachuk

Linus Ullmark is not the first player (or goalie) that has wanted to fight Tkachuk, one of the league's most notorious pests and cage rattlers.

Giants' Saquon Barkley provides update on contract talks

Despite some seeming unease from the front office about contract negotiations, Saquon Barkley himself does not seem as concerned given where we are in the calendar.

Watch: Pirates minor leaguer gets emotional call to majors after 14 years

On Sunday, the Pittsburgh Pirates gave the long-time minor leaguer an unexpected call-up to the big leagues to fill a spot on the roster after All-Star outfielder Bryan Reynolds was played on the bereavement list.

Packers, Jets re-engaged in Aaron Rodgers trade talks

The Green Bay Packers and New York Jets might finally be making some progress on the long awaited Aaron Rodgers trade.

Rangers outfielder becomes just fourth player to accomplish this feat

Texas Rangers outfielder Adolis Garcia had himself quite a Saturday night in the team's 18-3 win over the Oakland A's, making history in the process.

Rays keep making history, setting records with incredible start

The Tampa Bay Rays improved to 18-3 on Saturday afternoon with a walk-off win against the Chicago White Sox. Randy Arozarena was the start of the game, driving in all four of the Rays' runs in the 4-3 win, including a record-setting two-run home run in the bottom of the first inning.

Watch: Chaos ensues as Maple Leafs, Lightning superstars fight

Some big-name fists were flying when the Toronto Maple Leafs and Tampa Bay Lightning squared off for their Game 3 showdown on Saturday.

Soccer team owned by Ryan Reynolds, Rob McElhenney wins league title

Wrexham AFC, the Welsh soccer club owned by actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, accomplished a major feat on Saturday by winning the National League title and advancing up to League Two of the English football league system.

A.J. Brown seems to make pitch for Derrick Henry reunion in Philadelphia

The Eagles are a rumored destination for top running back prospect Bijan Robinson in next week's NFL draft. But star wide receiver A.J. Brown seems to have another running back in mind to help fill that vacancy on the roster. 

Pirates award manager contract extension after surprising start

The Pittsburgh Pirates are off to a surprisingly strong start to the 2023 season and manager Derek Shelton has now been rewarded with a contract extension.

The worst ways MLB pitchers have lost perfect games

Drew Smyly lost his bid for a perfect game on Friday in amazing fashion when he and catcher Yan Gomes hilariously collided with each other. Who else has lost a perfect game in a ridiculous way?

Bruins player details scary moment during playoff game scrum

Emotions boiled over late in the Florida Panthers' Game 2 win over the Boston Bruins on Wednesday night, and things got scary for Bruins forward Trent Frederic.

College football set to change 55-year-old rule

College football is set to change one of the most significant rule differences between its game and the NFL.

Bryce Harper could make shocking return to Phillies lineup much sooner than expected

Philadelphia Phillies star Bryce Harper is on track to make an unprecedented return from Tommy John surgery, and could find himself in the team's lineup soon.