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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: Braves mascot Blooper runs over youth football player during halftime

Blooper is the Derrick Henry of pro sports mascots. Stay out of his way when he has the ball.

Watch: Failed fake punt, blown call highlight brutal first half for Vikings

The Vikings did not have a good start to their against the Colts. Much of it was self-inflicted, and some of it was bad luck. In the end, it was a runaway locomotive of incompetence. 

Bills' stadium already covered in snow with 'thundersnow' possible for game

The weather for the game between the Miami Dolphins and Buffalo Bills seems to be worsening by the hour, with the possibility of 'thundersnow' occurring during the game.

Steelers expected to start Mitch Trubisky on Sunday, but likely has a short leash

Mitch Trubisky will have shot at redemption for the Pittsburgh Steelers. After throwing three interceptions a week ago, the Steelers have reportedly decided to start Trubisky for Sunday's game against the Carolina Panthers.

ESPN analyst calls idea of Packers winning out, making playoffs 'almost absurd'

One ESPN analyst believes it is absolutely absurd to entertain the notion that the Green Bay Packers are still mathematically capable of making the playoffs this year.

Fired assistant coach files arbitration case against Arizona Cardinals

Sean Kugler, a former offensive line coach for the Arizona Cardinals who was fired earlier this season, has filed for arbitration with multiple claims against the team.

Miami of Ohio honors Mike Leach with Pirate helmet sticker during Bahamas Bowl

Perhaps the greatest sign of Leach's legacy is that Miami is honoring him despite the fact he had no connection to the school or its football program. He never went there, never played there and never coached there, but that is the type of impact he had on the college game. 

Zach Wilson gets another chance for Jets after Mike White not cleared to play

It is Zach Wilson time again for the New York Jets.

Ravens rule out QB Lamar Jackson for Saturday's game against Browns

The Baltimore Ravens will be without starting quarterback Lamar Jackson for a second straight game.

Watch: Chargers create incredible Pro Bowl video for RB Austin Ekeler

Every NFL team is going to use social media to push for their players to get Pro Bowl votes, but the Los Angeles Chargers have taken that to the next level.

Steelers WR Diontae Johnson wants to see Mason Rudolph play Sunday

There is some uncertainty as to who the Pittsburgh Steelers will start at quarterback on Sunday against the Carolina Panthers, but wide receiver Diontae Johnson made his opinion known on Thursday.

Colts owner Jim Irsay talks up college candidates in coaching search

When the 2022 NFL season ends the Indianapolis Colts are going to have to make a head coaching decision.  Will they remove the interim tag from Jeff Saturday and make him their new permanent coach?

LeBron James championship jersey could bring in several million dollars at auction

A LeBron James jersey from the 2013 NBA Finals, in which James won his second title with the Miami Heat, is hitting the auction block and could bring in a major price. 

NFL closes Raiders' kickoff loophole

The Las Vegas Raiders found a small loophole in the NFL's rulebook that was giving them a small advantage on kickoffs. After initially allowing them to exploit it, the NFL has since reversed course and is putting a stop to it. 

Watch: Argentina's Julian Alvarez scores spectacular coast-to-coast goal in World Cup semifinal

Argentina's Julian Alvarez scored one of the most beautiful goals of the World Cup on Tuesday with an incredible coast-to-coast run that ended up giving his side a 2-0 lead against Croatia in their semifinal match.

MRI confirms Cardinals QB Kyler Murray tore his ACL

An MRI on quarterback Kyler Murray's knee confirmed the worst fears as it was revealed that he tore his ACL in Monday night's loss to the New England Patriots.

NBA renames individual awards after several legends, other leagues should follow

The NBA is making some changes to its individual awards, naming six of them after a collection of basketball legends.

How 'The Price Is Right' helped Mike Leach choose a team captain at Washington State

Leach died on Monday at the age of 61, leaving behind an unforgettable legacy in the college football world, including the way in which he chose captains.

Watch: Troy Aikman calls Cardinals' season a 'dumpster fire'

It's been such a disappointing and awful year for the Cardinals in every way that ESPN Monday Night analyst Troy Aikman called the team's situation a "dumpster fire" following the game. Have a listen.

Watch: Messi threads the needle with incredible no-look pass to set up Argentina goal

Messi helped Argentina strike first in the 35th minute when he teamed up with Nahuel Molina on this stellar play. Not only does Messi connect with Molina on absolutely perfect pass, but he did it while not even looking. 

It is time for Chargers, Justin Herbert to change their narrative

If you keep going .500 and missing the playoffs every year, you are no longer a talented, underachieving team. You have to start just simply being known as a bad team. The Chargers have to break that narrative, and it has to start over the next two weeks. 

Watch: Croatia stuns Brazil in penalties to advance to World Cup semifinals

Croatia is on its way to the semifinals of the 2022 World Cup thanks to a stunning win over Brazil on Friday, winning its second straight knockout match.

Watch: Neymar matches Pele's Brazil goal record with incredible effort

It took 106 minutes, but Brazil was finally able to break through against Croatia in the World Cup quarterfinal match on Friday with this incredible goal from Neymar. That goal not only gave Brazil the lead, but it was also historic for the country and Neymar.

Giants must overcome brutal schedule to avoid late-season collapse

If the New York Giants are going to secure a playoff spot in the NFC they are going to have to overcome one of the NFL's toughest remaining schedules to stop what is looking like a brutal late-season collapse.

The Raiders have some of the worst losses in the NFL this season

So much for those slim playoff chances for the Las Vegas Raiders. Their playoff hopes were pretty much erased on Thursday night in a crushing 17-16 loss to Baker Mayfield and the Los Angeles Rams, sending them to a 5-8 record and snapping what had been a three-game winning streak.