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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

Steelers, star defensive player finally reach contract solution

The Pittsburgh Steelers will have star defensive lineman Cam Heyward in the lineup on Sunday when they open their 2025 schedule against the New York Jets. 

Jaguars' Week 1 plan for two-way star Travis Hunter is officially revealed

There is not a more intriguing player going into Week 1 of the 2025 NFL season than Travis Hunter.

Oklahoma State HC Mike Gundy's seat is scorching hot after humiliating loss

The wheels already seemed to be in motion for a potential parting of ways between the two sides.

Will this be the year Chargers justify the hype?

Can this be the year they finally change the narrative around them?

Ken Dryden's impact on NHL went beyond his playing career

Each sport has its share of figures whose impact on the game extends well beyond their playing or coaching careers. National Hockey League Hall of Fame goaltender Ken Dryden was one of those people.

Friday night NFL takeaways: Justin Herbert, Chargers deliver big statement win

The Los Angeles Chargers opened their season with a big statement win, 27-21, over the Kansas City Chiefs on Friday night. Here are some key takeaways from the Chargers' season-opening win.

Sky suspend Angel Reese following critical comments of team

Chicago Sky star Angel Reese issued a public apology on Thursday following some critical comments she made regarding the team's roster and where it needs to improve this offseason. That apology was not enough to keep her from facing some punishment from the organization.

Chiefs get more bad WR news just three plays into the season

Wide receiver has been a constant problem for the Kansas City Chiefs over the past couple of seasons.

'TNF' takeaways: Eagles hang on thanks to ugly second half from Cowboys star 

The 2025 NFL season began on Thursday night with an insane game between the Eagles and Cowboys that saw an hour weather delay, one of the league's best players get ejected before the ball was even snapped due to a spit-off and a superstar wide receiver struggle to make clutch plays.

Revealing footage shows Dak Prescott spitting in Eagles' direction before Jalen Carter spit

Yes, there was a second spitter, and it was Prescott himself.

Sky's Angel Reese shouldn't have to apologize for speaking truth

Angel Reese issued a public apology to her teammates, but she shouldn't have.

NFL QB tiers: Who can actually win a Super Bowl in 2025 season?

There are not many positions in professional sports more valuable and important than NFL starting quarterback. For better or worse, QBs determine the directions of franchises.

NFL 2025: One player on every team with the most to prove

NFL players are continually required to prove themselves, but here we look at one player from each team that will be especially under the microscope in 2025.

Bill Belichick's legacy is safe, but he's fighting for reputation at UNC

Belichick has to show he can win something, somewhere, without Brady. He's never done that as a head coach.

Alabama drops to its lowest AP ranking in nearly two decades

The Alabama Crimson Tide are starting to venture into uncharted territory. At least for them.

Carson Beck's redemption season in Miami gets off to strong start

Miami quarterback Carson Beck is trying not only rebuild his reputation following a disappointing 2024 season at the University of Georgia, but also his potential draft stock for the 2026 NFL Draft.

CJ Carr's first touchdown pass at Notre Dame was a work of art

No. 6 Notre Dame Fighting Irish decided to roll into the season with CJ Carr, a redshirt freshman, as their starting quarterback. He showed in the first half of Sunday's season opener against No. 10 Miami why that might have been a smart decision.

LaNorris Sellers shows why he will be hot prospect in 2026 NFL Draft

The 2026 NFL Draft class is expected to be one of the deeper quarterback classes in recent memory.

CFB Week 1 results show lack of value in preseason rankings

Preseason college football rankings are great for engagement, great for discussion and great for creating narratives about the season ahead. They are not always great for identifying the best football teams in the country.

Rolled Tide: Alabama's time as elite team might be finished

So much for preseason rankings. So much for reputation. After Saturday's season-opening 31-17 loss to Florida State, some really uncomfortable questions need to be asked about the Alabama Crimson Tide. 

Rich Rodriguez's return to WVU was blast from past

When West Virginia brought back Rich Rodriguez to lead its football program for the 2025 season, it was a real turn back the clock moment as a middling program tried to rediscover some of its recent glory. 

College football Week 1 takeaways: Time to stop the Arch Manning hype

It is officially Week 1, and here are some of the biggest takeaways from Saturday's action.

Colorado opens 2025 season with frustrating loss to Georgia Tech

The 2025 season got off to a disappointing start for Deion Sanders and the Colorado Buffaloes.