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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

Buccaneers-Commanders takeaways: Jayden Daniels shines in playoff debut

The Washington Commanders are on their way to the divisional round for the first time since the 2005 season thanks to Sunday's 23-20 wild-card win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Watch: Golden Knights pay tribute to Marc-Andre Fleury in final game in Vegas

Minnesota Wild goalie Marc-Andre Fleury is playing in what seems to be his final NHL season, wrapping up what has almost certainly been a Hall-of-Fame career.

Eagles WR A.J. Brown explains why he was reading book on sidelines

During the second half of the Eagles' 22-10 win, the Fox cameras caught a glimpse of Brown doing something you do not normally see on an NFL sideline.

Steelers reportedly have no plans to move on from Mike Tomlin

The problem for Tomlin and the Steelers is that for as competitive as they have been in the regular season, they have been completely uncompetitive in the playoffs.

Lakers, Clippers expected to return home this week after postponements

After postponements of games due to the ongoing wildfire situation in Los Angeles, the NBA informed the Lakers and Clippers that they can resume their regularly scheduled home games starting on Monday. 

Mike Tomlin leaving Steelers would be best for both parties

Eventually, all good things have to come to an end. The Pittsburgh Steelers and head coach Mike Tomlin might both need to take a minute to think about that.

Steelers-Ravens takeaways: Lamar Jackson has MVP showing in rout

The Baltimore Ravens are moving on to the divisional round of the AFC playoffs after a convincing 28-14 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Saturday night. 

Watch: Kirk Herbstreit calls out Steelers for lack of fight in first half vs. Ravens

The Pittsburgh Steelers entered Saturday's wild-card game against the Baltimore Ravens on a four-game losing streak and were trying to buck a trend of slow starts in their past playoff games. They did not do that.

Watch: Justin Herbert matches season interception total with three picks in three quarters

The first three quarters of Saturday's wild-card game between the Chargers and Texans were not exactly a clinic in great quarterback play or offensive football. 

Texas QB Quinn Ewers hints at NFL Draft decision

Before Friday's Cotton Bowl matchup against Ohio State, University of Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers suggested that he will be entering the 2025 NFL Draft whenever Texas' College Football Playoff run comes to an end. 

Rams expecting strong show of fan support in Arizona

Despite the move and everything surrounding the situation, it sounds like the Rams are still expecting a pretty significant showing of fan support based on the early ticket sales for the game.

How Steelers could pull off biggest upset of wild-card weekend

Expectations are understandably low for the Steelers going into their wild-card game against the Ravens.

Bruins star strongly fires back after report of locker room issue 

Brad Marchand wasted no time in firing back when asked about the report and emphatically denied any rift between him and David Pastrnak.

Watch: Notre Dame advances to CFP championship with stunning sequence

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish are on their way to the College Football Playoff national championship game after a thrilling 27-24 Orange Bowl win over Penn State on Thursday night.

Orange Bowl takeaways: Penn State's lack of passing game costly against Notre Dame

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish advanced to the College Football Playoff championship game on Thursday night with a 27-24 win over Penn State in the Orange Bowl.

Vikings-Rams playoff game moved to Arizona amid L.A. wildfires

The NFL has moved Monday night's wild-card game between the Minnesota Vikings and Los Angeles Rams to State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.

Eagles QB Jalen Hurts on track to start vs. Packers

Jalen Hurts took another big step toward returning to the lineup on Thursday.

Penguins' Sidney Crosby sets yet another NHL record

There are two things about this record that need to be discussed.

Does Cowboys' latest Mike McCarthy move hint at decision on his future?

The move sends a strong message as to what their plans for him and their head-coaching position might be.

Justin Verlander signs with a new team for his 20th MLB season

Future Hall of Fame pitcher Justin Verlander is returning for a 20th season, and it will be with a new team for the 2025 season.

Heisman Trophy runner-up Ashton Jeanty announces NFL Draft decision

Jeanty has been the best running back in college football the past two seasons.

Watch: Lions' Jahmyr Gibbs has eventful start vs. Vikings

Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs had an eventful start to Sunday night's massive game against the Minnesota Vikings.

Don't shed any tears for the Bengals missing the playoffs

Thanks to the Denver Broncos' 38-0 win over the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, they officially punched their ticket to the postseason and set the AFC playoff field.

NFL Week 18 winners, losers: Bo Nix dominates; Patriots lose by winning 

With most of the NFL Week 18 schedule in the books, it is time to take a look at some of the biggest winners and losers around the NFL.