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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

Cubs' new lighting system at Wrigley Field wreaking havoc

The Chicago Cubs installed new LED lights at Wrigley Field for the start of the 2023 season, and they have quickly found a problem with them.

Pitt HC again speaks out on tampering issue in college football

Narduzzi was the only coach in an article in The Athletic willing to be quoted and said he thinks no other coaches are willing to speak out because they are also cheating.

Tigers president says benching Javier Baez was turning point for season

Baez is in the second year of a massive six-year, $140 million contract he signed in free agency a year ago. 

Watch: Titans announce 2023 schedule with hilarious viral video

The NFL released its complete 2023 schedule on Thursday night and several teams, like the Tennessee Titans, went above and beyond just telling you the time and place of each game.

NHL dropped the ball with Golden Knights, Oilers suspensions

The Vegas Golden Knights and Edmonton Oilers will both be without a key defenseman for Friday's pivotal Game 5 after the NHL handed down a pair of suspensions on Thursday.

'Monday Night Football' looks like it is back as an elite time slot

"Monday Night Football" slacked in recent years. It should again be appointment viewing this season. 

2023 Arizona Cardinals schedule analysis

Analyzing the 2023-24 schedule of the Arizona Cardinals.

2023 Los Angeles Rams schedule analysis

Per NFL research, Rams opponents had a 152-133-3 record in 2022, making their 2023 schedule the ninth-most difficult in the league. 

2023 Seattle Seahawks schedule analysis

Per NFL research, Seahawks opponents had a 148-138-2 record in 2022, making their 2023 schedule tied for the 12th-most difficult in the league. 

2023 San Francisco 49ers schedule analysis

Analyzing the 2023-24 schedule of the San Francisco 49ers.

Watch: Nikola Jokic shares pregame laugh with Suns owner after incident

Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic shared a laugh with Phoenix Suns Matt Ishbia before Game 5 of their second-round playoff series on Tuesday night, putting an end to their Game 4 controversy.

Avalanche captain already ruled out for entire 2023-24 season

Colorado Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog missed the entire 2022-23 season due to a knee injury, and the team has already announced that he is going to miss all of next season as well.

Maple Leafs season to rest on shoulders of rookie goalie in Game 4

The Toronto Maple Leafs will have to rely on a rookie goalie making his first career playoff start on Wednesday to try and save their season. The team

Son of another NBA great will be joining Bronny James at USC

USC is getting another big name to its basketball roster for the 2023 season. DJ Rodman, the son of NBA Hall of Famer Dennis Rodman, is reportedly transferring to USC after spending the past four years at Washington State.

Golden Knights' Zach Whitecloud accepts sportscaster's apology for insensitive joke

Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Zach Whitecloud accepted an apology from ESPN sportscaster John Anderson on Tuesday following an insensitive joke about Whitecloud's last name.

Look: Minor league team has incredible George Costanza bobblehead for 'Seinfeld' night

Nobody does promotional nights quite like minor league baseball teams, and the Brooklyn Cyclones have raised the bar for their "Seinfeld" night later this summer. 

Hurricanes get crushed by Devils despite tying NHL record

The Devils got themselves back into their second round series against the Hurricanes on Sunday afternoon with a dominant 8-4 win. 

Dodgers, Padres will reportedly open 2024 season in South Korea

It will be the first time Major League Baseball will have regular season games in South Korea, and the eighth time since 1999 that the league will open its season outside of the United States or Canada. 

Oilers power play looks unstoppable while scoring at historic rate

The Oilers' power play unit is performing at an unprecedented level in the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs. 

Jets coach has a message for Mekhi Becton after deleted tweet

Jets head coach Robert Saleh has made both tackle spots on his offensive line an open competition, and one of the players involved in those competitions — Mekhi Becton — doesn't seem interested in having to fight for his spot. The coach had a response.

Vida Blue was the last American League player to accomplish this rare feat

The Oakland A's announced on Sunday morning that former All-Star pitcher Vida Blue died at the age of 73.

Rangers, Gerard Gallant part ways after disappointing playoff exit

The decision comes less than a week after the Rangers suffered a disappointing first round loss to the Devils, prematurely ending a season that started with Stanley Cup aspirations. 

Yankees expect injured slugger to return on Tuesday

The New York Yankees finally received a good piece of injury news, as slugger Aaron Judge is expected to return to the lineup on Tuesday.

The Cardinals' season has been a mess and just keeps getting worse

The St. Louis Cardinals are in the midst of a horrible start to the season, one which seems to keep getting worse.

Two more horses died at Churchill Downs ahead of Kentucky Derby

The injuries, the scratches from the Derby and the multiple horse deaths have put the track and the sport of horse racing under an intense microscope.