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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

Tom Brady's performance vs. Cowboys tells a bigger story about NFL future

There was a bigger takeaway than Dallas Cowboys kicker Brett Maher missing four consecutive extra points in his team's 31-14 playoff win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Bills should be concerned about playoff performance vs. Dolphins

The good news for the Bills on Sunday is they were able to survive an unexpected scare from the Dolphins to advance to the AFC Divisional Round thanks to a 34-31 win.

Watch: Tony Romo hits Bills' Josh Allen with incredible announcer's jinx

CBS analyst Tony Romo hit Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen with one of the ultimate announcer jinxes during Sunday's wild card game against the Miami Dolphins.

Michael Vick tells Lamar Jackson to 'put a brace on it'

Lamar Jackson is set to miss yet another game for the Baltimore Ravens, and former NFL quarterback Michael Vick wants him to try to play through his injury.

Another promising Chargers season ends in brutal disappointment

This was supposed to be the year the Los Angeles Chargers showed us they were something different. In the end, they showed us exactly what they always have been.

Bengals could face three different Ravens starting QBs this season

With Lamar Jackson officially ruled out for Sunday's playoff game for the Baltimore Ravens, it creates the opportunity for the Ravens and Cincinnati Bengals to make some odd history.

Mike Williams' injury a bad look for Chargers' Brandon Staley

If the Chargers lose this weekend, it is going to take a long time for Staley to live down the decision to play his starters in a meaningless Week 18 after Williams and Joey Bosa got injured.

Jadeveon Clowney apologizes to Myles Garrett for 'out of context' comments

Clowney did not play in the Browns' Week 18 season finale loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers after being sent home from practice for saying he was 95 percent certain he would not return to the team next season. He also made some odd remarks about the team and Garrett.

John Tortorella took the iPads off of the Flyers' bench

Technology is everywhere in modern professional sports, but there is currently one less place where it is playing a role.

PETA wants Georgia to stop using live animal mascots

The University of Georgia has one of college football's most famous and beloved mascots patrolling its sidelines every week, an English bulldog appropriately named Uga. But not everybody loves Uga's presence on the sidelines.

NFL makes fair choice for potential neutral site AFC Championship Game

The NFL announced on Thursday that Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta will be the neutral site for the AFC Championship Game if it involves Kansas City Chiefs and Buffalo Bills. 

Baseball's worst HR-hitting team is changing its fences to boost offense

The Detroit Tigers had a major home run problem during the 2022 season and are taking some steps to try and remedy that.

Raiders evaluating trade market for Derek Carr as QB says goodbye to fans

When the Las Vegas Raiders benched longtime starting quarterback Derek Carr for their final two regular-season games, it became obvious that his time with the team was nearing its end. Now that seems all but official.

Bears should target this team in trade talks for No. 1 pick

The No. 1 overall pick does not get traded very often in the NFL Draft, but there is very good reason to think the Chicago Bears might go that route this April.

Former Lions, Colts HC deserves more interest in the coaching carousel

He may not be the next up-and-coming assistant or the biggest name on the head coaching market, but everything about his resume says that he will get the most out of the talent he has. 

Ravens make Roquan Smith highest-paid inside linebacker in NFL history

The Ravens acquired Smith from the Chicago Bears just before the NFL trade deadline, sending second- and fifth-round picks in 2023 to the Bears.

Carlos Correa free-agency saga reportedly ends with surprise return to Twins

Maybe the third contract will be the charm for two-time All-Star shortstop Carlos Correa this offseason after agreeing to return to the Twins on a six-year deal.

Stetson Bennett facing difficult road to NFL

Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett wrapped up an incredibly successful NCAA career on Monday night with a second consecutive national title, but translating that success to the next level will be a tall task.

EA Sports removing CPR celebration from game after Damar Hamlin incident

The celebration involves a player — the one who made the big play — laying on his back on the field while a teammate rushes in to mimic CPR. 

The Bears are on the clock and they have plenty of options

Texans head coach Lovie Smith did his former team a huge favor on Sunday.

TCU star is 50-50 to play in national championship game

The big story to watch for TCU going into Monday's national championship game against Georgia will be the status of star running back Kendre Miller. 

Georgia's mascot Uga will not be making trip to national championship game

When the Georgia Bulldogs go for their second straight national championship on Monday night against TCU, they will have to do so without the support of their lovable mascot, Uga. 

Watch: Bengals' Joe Mixon celebrates touchdown with coin flip

The Cincinnati Bengals are not happy the location of their first playoff game might come down to a coin flip, and Mixon had an interesting way of expressing the team's feelings on Sunday. 

Watch: Bills return opening kickoff for touchdown in first action since Damar Hamlin incident

Emotions were extremely high in Buffalo on Sunday as the Bills returned to the field for the first time since safety Damar Hamlin suffered cardiac arrest in Cincinnati on Monday night, and the game got off to a storybook start.

Watch: Penalty ruins Chiefs' hilarious spinning huddle trick play

The Chiefs head coach is just messing with opponents right now.