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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

Commanders get big lift for playoff push with Chase Young return

It has been a long road back for Washington Commanders pass rusher Chase Young, but he is set to make his 2022 season debut on Saturday against the San Francisco 49ers.

Jaguars are in prime position to take over AFC South this season and beyond

It is a sudden turnaround for a franchise that had the worst record in the league the previous two seasons and started this season 2-6 through the first eight game.

Eagles QB Jalen Hurts expected to miss Cowboys game

Hurts has missed practice all week with a right shoulder injury that made his status for Saturday's game very much in doubt. Backup Gardner Minshew is expected to get the start in Hurts' absence.

Watch: Michigan State coach Tom Izzo receives the most festive technical foul

Michigan State men's basketball coach Tom Izzo has received his fair share of technical fouls throughout his 28-year head coaching career, but he has probably never received one the way he did on Wednesday night in the Spartans' 67-54 win over the Oakland Golden Grizzlies.

YouTube lands NFL 'Sunday Ticket' package in massive deal

As part of the agreement, YouTube will pay the NFL $2 billion per year for the "Sunday Ticket" package. 

Mets' payroll balloons to staggering number following latest signing

After a disappointing end to the 2022 season, the Mets have embarked on an aggressive offseason. Their efforts have produced a staggering payroll for 2023. 

Alabama's Bryce Young, Will Anderson explain why they are playing in Sugar Bowl

Both players have decided to play in the Crimson Tide's Sugar Bowl appearance against Kansas State on Dec. 31. 

Army star now has path to NFL Draft after bill provision

Army linebacker Andre Carter II is going to get his chance to play in the NFL right away and potentially be the highest drafted player out of West Point since the 1940s.

Jets DB Ahmad Gardner was mad Lions did not challenge him

The Lions did not throw one pass in the direction of a wide receiver that Gardner was covering in Detroit's 20-17 win, choosing to completely remove him from the game. 

Watch: Avalanche defenseman declines penalty in amazing show of sportsmanship

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar is one of the best defensemen in the NHL, and he might also be the best sportsman in the league as well.

Jets HC Robert Saleh blew it late against Lions by not using timeout

The New York Jets' season is starting to slip away thanks to a third straight loss (20-17 to the Detroit Lions) on Sunday, and some brutal clock management by head coach Robert Saleh played a big role in this latest defeat.

Argentina's World Cup win was an all-time classic

The only thing Lionel Messi was missing in his legendary career was a World Cup.

Watch: Steelers' Marcus Allen commits dumbest penalty of the season

Pittsburgh Steelers backup safety Marcus Allen committed one of the dumbest penalties of the NFL season on Sunday when he did this. 

Watch: Bears QB Justin Fields dazzles with another impossible play

It is starting to become routine with Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields.

Falcons defensive coordinator stretchered off field after pregame collision

A scary scene unfolded in New Orleans prior to the Saints game against the Atlanta Falcons.

Watch: Former NHL player attempts insane shootout shot in European game

We take you to the 2022 Swiss games between Sweden and Finland.

Colts embarrassed again, blow biggest lead in NFL history to Vikings

The 2022 season just keeps getting worse for the Colts, and on Saturday things may have hit rock bottom.

Oregon tight end granted ninth year of NCAA eligibility

He was granted another year of eligibility after tearing his Achilles during the 2021 season. 

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.