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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

Yankees slugger goes on IL with 'likely' concussion traced back to May

The reason for the struggles of New York Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo might have just come to light.

Titans release veteran offensive lineman after repeated practice fights

NFL coaches are not usually very happy with training camp or practice fights, and they are especially not happy when they keep happening with fringe roster players.

Framber Valdez caps off great day for Astros with no-hitter

After re-acquiring Justin Verlander in a blockbuster trade to strengthen their World Series chances, Framber Valdez pitched a no-hitter for the team in a 2-0 win over the Cleveland Guardians.

Opposing NFL coaches still have high expectations for Rams QB Matthew Stafford

Stafford is coming off a lost 2022 season that saw him badly struggle through the first half, then miss the second half due to injury.

Watch: Mets' Pete Alonso hit in face by foul ball while attempting catch

Pete Alonso was involved in a play that was oddly symbolic of the team's season as a whole.

Yankees, Padres among teams that had strangest MLB trade deadlines

The Major League Baseball trade deadline came and went on Tuesday evening and a lot of teams did what was expected. The Rangers and Astros were buyers. The Mets were sellers. Shohei Ohtani did not get moved. None of that was a surprise. But there were a handful of teams that did some unexpected things before the 6 p.m. ET deadline.

Iowa State QB accused of betting on ISU sports, including football

Iowa State quarterback Hunter Dekkers is being accused of placing 26 wagers on the school's athletic programs, including a 2021 Cyclones game against Oklahoma State. 

Mets brass told Max Scherzer team is taking a step back in 2024

Shortly after trading Max Scherzer to the Texas Rangers, New York Mets general manager Billy Eppler made a comment to New York media about the team's expectations not being as high heading into the 2024 season.

Giants' Kayvon Thibodeaux disgusted by watching his rookie season film

The New York Giants had big expectations for Kayvon Thibodeaux after selecting him with the No. 5 overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft. 

The Colts have an owner problem

Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay has made a string of questionable decisions detrimental to the franchise.

Mets GM insists team is not rebuilding despite selling at deadline

What makes these "not a rebuild" comments so hard to believe is that Eppler also said that expectations for the 2024 team are not going to be as high as they were going into the past two seasons.

Jets' Aaron Rodgers fires back at Broncos' Sean Payton for Nathaniel Hackett comments

The Week 5 game between the New York Jets and Denver Broncos is setting itself up to be must-see TV, all because Sean Payton decided to tear down the job of his predecessor, Nathaniel Hackett.

Jonathan Taylor reportedly requests trade after meeting with Colts owner

The relationship between Jonathan Taylor and the Colts seems to be beyond repair. 

Look: Eagles officially reveal Kelly Green throwback uniforms

The Philadelphia Eagles unveiled fan-favorite throwback uniforms on Saturday.

Angels OF taken to hospital after getting hit in face by 91 mph pitch

Taylor Ward was struck in the face by a 91 mph zinger from Toronto starter Alex Manoah.

Angels manager suspended for postgame meltdown at umpires

Major League Baseball announced on Saturday that Los Angeles Angels manager Phil Nevin has been suspended for one game and fined an undisclosed amount of money for a post-game meltdown at the conclusion of his team's 4-1 loss to Toronto Blue Jays on Friday.

Sizzling NFC West training-camp position battles

With training camps underway, here’s a look at the top position battles to watch for teams in the NFC West.

Another analyst says Angels should trade Ohtani for draft picks even though they can't

The Los Angeles Angels have decided they are not going to trade superstar hitter/pitcher Shohei Ohtani and instead try to make a run at a playoff spot, but that hasn't stopped analysts from playing GM and suggesting trades that aren't allowed under MLB rules.

Packers release player hours after team wishes him happy birthday

Life comes at you fast in the NFL, and former Green Bay Packers draft pick Jonathan Garvin found that out on Friday.

What was Sean Payton's motivation for tearing down Nathaniel Hackett?

New Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton made waves this week when he took a blowtorch to his predecessor, Nathaniel Hackett, and called his coaching with the Broncos one of the worst in the history of the league. 

49ers star thinks team's Super Bowl window could be closing

The only thing the San Francisco 49ers have not accomplished over the past four years is actually winning a Super Bowl.

Three reasons the 2023 Mets failed and became trade deadline sellers

With the team now seven games out of a Wild Card spot (with five teams ahead of them), the Mets are a far cry from their lofty 2022 campaign. What happened?

Dolphins star to miss start of season after knee surgery

The Dolphins acquired the star in the hopes that he can be a game-changer. They will have to wait quite a while before they get to see what he can do.

Shohei Ohtani accomplishes another first in baseball history

Shohei Ohtani continued his incredible two-way season by accomplishing something that has never been done in the history of Major League Baseball.

Jonathan Taylor's agent sends ominous tweet amid owner's comments on RB market

The contract negotiations between the Indianapolis Colts and star running back Jonathan Taylor do not seem like they are going well.