Adam Gretz

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NFL Draft watch: Best bet in first round for each NFC team

1 day ago | yardbarker.com | Adam Gretz |Eric Smithling |Bruce Ewing |Jack Dougherty

After months of mock drafts and mind-numbing speculation, the NFL Draft is upon us. The first round is Thursday (8 p.m. ET, NFL Network, ESPN, ABC, ESPN Deportes), followed by rounds 2 and 3 on Friday (7 p.m. ET, NFL Network, ABC, ESPN2, ESPN Deportes). The draft will conclude with the final four rounds on Saturday (noon ET, ABC, ESPN, ESPN Deportes, NFL Network). Ahead of the first pick in Green Bay, Yardbarker NFL writers identify the best bet in the first round for each NFC team.
Better luck next year: The same flaws exist for the New York Rangers

3 days ago | adamgretz.substack.com | Adam Gretz

Welcome back to Better Luck Next Year, a series that will focus on each team as they get eliminated from Stanley Cup Playoff contention and the Stanley Cup Playoffs. What went wrong, why it went wrong, what (if anything) went right, and what is next.
Warriors' Stephen Curry gives Rockets rude welcome back to playoffs

3 days ago | yardbarker.com | Adam Gretz

The Houston Rockets tore their organization down to the ground, went through a full rebuild, and turned themselves back into a contender in relatively short order. Their reward for that quick turnaround: A first-round matchup against Stephen Curry in their first trip back to the playoffs since the 2019-20 season.
Takeaways from Day 2 of NHL playoffs: Devils are in trouble; perfect start for Leafs

3 days ago | yardbarker.com | Adam Gretz

The 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs continued on Sunday. Here are some takeaways from the day's action. The New Jersey Devils are in troubleEvery year there is always that one team that goes into the playoffs with just rancid vibes. A team that everybody knows has no juice left and is probably just waiting for their season to end. That team this season is the New Jersey Devils.
Watch: Game 1 of Battle of Ontario ends with chaos, extensive penalties

3 days ago | yardbarker.com | Adam Gretz

In the late 1990s and early 2000s, the Toronto Maple Leafs and Ottawa Senators had one of the fiercest rivalries in the NHL, especially after multiple playoff matchups. w Things really started to pop off on Sunday night late in the Maple Leafs' 6-2 Game 1 win. The final minute was full of skirmishes and fights, including one brawl with 43 seconds to play.
Padres star Luis Arraez stretchered off field after scary collision

3 days ago | yardbarker.com | Adam Gretz

It happened in the top of the first inning as Arraez attempted a drag bunt down the first base line. As Dubon raced over to cover the first base bag and receive a throw from first baseman Christian Walker, Arraez ran directly into him and immediately fell to the ground.
Takeaways from Day 1 of NHL playoffs: Winnipeg, Colorado send messages

4 days ago | yardbarker.com | Adam Gretz

The 2025 Stanley Cup playoffs opened on Saturday with two Western Conference games. The Winnipeg Jets took Game 1 of their series over the St. Louis Blues with a 5-3 come-from-behind win, while the Colorado Avalanche picked up a 5-1 win over the Dallas Stars. Here are some takeaways from the day's action.
Paul Skenes' bobblehead day turns into another embarrassment for Pirates

4 days ago | yardbarker.com | Adam Gretz

The 2025 season is not even a month old, and this has become a common occurrence at games. It happened during a home-opening blowout loss to the New York Yankees, and it is now happening at games that are supposed to be the must-see games on the schedule (Skenes starts). There was anger behind those chants on Saturday, which continued as fans exited the stadium.
Watch: Rays' Jose Caballero starts crazy between-the-legs double play

5 days ago | yardbarker.com | Adam Gretz

Not all 6-4-3 double plays in the Major Leagues are created equal. The Tampa Bay Rays demonstrated that on Saturday afternoon against the New York Yankees. With the bases loaded in the top of the first inning, Yankees first baseman Paul Goldschmidt smoked a ball at shortstop Jose Caballero. In one smooth motion, Caballero was able to knock the ball down while sliding to his left and then flip the ball between his legs to second baseman Brandon Lowe to start the double play.
Rangers have big problems even after firing Peter Laviolette

5 days ago | yardbarker.com | Adam Gretz

Multiple players publicly complained about their usage, playing time and role. There was constant drama around trade rumors and speculation regarding several veterans. Outside of a small handful of players, most notably defenseman Adam Fox and goalie Igor Shesterkin, nobody really improved or played up to their level of expectation. None of that looks good on the coaching staff, and a change was necessary.