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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

Qatari official estimates 400-500 deaths in World Cup preparation

The estimate was much higher than any previous number that has been reported. 

Jeff Saturday isn't alone when it comes to poor clock management decisions

Jeff Saturday might be completely unproven as an NFL coach, but he has at least one thing in common with his 31 counterparts.

Jeff Bagwell offers bizarre criticism of former Astros GM

Former general James Click may have helped build a World Series champion with the Houston Astros, but it still wasn't enough to secure his job or avoid criticism from a Hall of Famer.

Rams urging fans to donate Christmas tickets to charity to avoid attendance nightmare

The Los Angeles Rams are urging fans that do not want their Christmas game day tickets to donate them to charity in an effort to avoid what could be an empty stadium on national television. 

Sean Taylor's half-brother saw no issue with Commanders' tribute

Jamal Johnson, the half-brother of the late Sean Taylor, called the Washington Commanders' statue and tribute to the football star this weekend an "honor" and saw no issue with what the team had constructed.

Watch: Justin Tucker's 67-yard FG attempt falls short after Ravens blow another lead

It was a valiant effort and one that most kickers would not even get to attempt. But Tucker is the best to ever do it and already has a 66-yard game-winner on his resume, so you can understand why Ravens coach John Harbaugh even gave him the opportunity.

Jets offense takes off with Mike White at quarterback

Given the way Mike White played for the New York Jets on Sunday, Zach Wilson better get comfortable sitting on the bench. Starting in place of the ineffective Wilson, White played the best game of his career in a 31-10 win over the Chicago Bears to help the Jets keep pace in the AFC playoff race and improve their record to 7-4 on the season.

Watch: Jaguars mascot letting it all hang out during Sunday's game

Jaxson de Ville, the mascot of the Jacksonville Jaguars, caught plenty of attention on Sunday for his wardrobe selection for their game against the Baltimore Ravens.

Watch: Derrick Henry fantasy owners have to be fuming over this play

If you are a Derrick Henry fantasy owner this play probably had you seething with anger. If you are playing a team that has Henry you are probably cackling with laugher. 

Commanders draw harsh criticism for disappointing Sean Taylor 'statue'

 The Washington Commanders made a big deal about unveiling a Sean Taylor tribute statue on Sunday, and it did not go well. Instead of being an impressive statue to honor the life and career of Taylor, who was killed 15 years ago, it just seemed to bring more criticism to the franchise for never being able to do anything right.

Watch: Pitt defensive lineman horrifies teammates with helmet smack to head

Pitt was a big 42-16 winner over Miami on Saturday night to wrap up an 8-4 regular season.  That big win, and the winning record, was apparently not enough to save defensive lineman Devin Danielson from using his helmet to take out some aggression.

Report: Lionel Messi closing in on richest deal in MLS history

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami are closing in on a deal to make the soccer superstar the highest paid player in MLS history.

Watch: Ohio State fans chant 'we want Urban' after Michigan loss

It does not matter how many games you win at Ohio State if you cannot beat Michigan, and Ryan Day is about to start finding that out.

Michigan's offense pummels Ohio State in dominant win

With a potential College Football Playoff spot on the line, the Michigan Wolverines marched into Ohio State on Saturday and delivered an emphatic win over the Buckeyes.

Watch: Michigan converts key third-down with linebacker jump-pass

With injury issues at running back, the Wolverines are using linebacker Kalel Mullings to fill in at the position on some snaps. There was probably nobody that expected him to do this.

Giants owner wants player input on playing surface at MetLife Stadium

MetLife Stadium, the home of the NFL's New York Giants and New York Jets, is slated to get a new playing surface following the 2022 season. Giants owner John Mara said this weekend that he is going to speak with his players and get their input on what the new surface should be.

Fox makes edit to Urban Meyer's name during Michigan-Ohio State broadcast

Urban Meyer has a new name on Saturday because of the Michigan-Ohio State game. He is now Urban Eyer, because he apparently cannot have an "M" as part of his name. 

Report: Nebraska closing in on deal to make Matt Rhule next head coach

Some coaches are just better suited for success at the college level, and based on what we have seen from Rhule in his three head-coaching stops so far, he might be one of those people.

Watch: USA's Weston McKennie has creative solution to sweaty hands

Late in the first half of Friday's USA-England World Cup match, American midfielder Weston McKennie had a big throw-in for his side but he had a little bit of a problem that needed to be corrected.

Bills' Von Miller did not tear ACL, timeline for return still not known

Edge rusher Von Miller exited the game in the second quarter with a scary-looking knee injury that immediately knocked him out for the remainder of the game. 

Look: Penguins, Bruins unveil 2023 Winter Classic uniforms

One of the great traditions of the NHL Winter Classic, the annual outdoor game, is the unique uniforms teams use for the game.

Watch: Josh Allen throws dart to Stefon Diggs to set up game-winning field goal

Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills did just enough to get a 28-25 win over the Detroit Lions on Thanksgiving. It was this absolute rocket of a pass from Allen in the closing seconds to Stefon Diggs to help set-up Tyler Bass' game-winning field goal.

Watch: Brazil's Richarlison scores incredible bicycle kick goal against Serbia

Brazil's Richarlison scored what has been the best goal of the tournament with this stunning bicycle kick to give his side a 2-0 lead. It is an incredible effort that deserves to be seen from multiple angles.

Watch: Jim Nantz hits Lions kicker with epic announcer's jinx

CBS announcer Jim Nantz hit Detroit Lions kicker Michael Badgley with an all-time announcer jinx on Thursday just before he missed a 29-yard field goal against the Buffalo Bills.

Bills' Von Miller carted off with knee injury

The Buffalo Bills got one key defensive starter back on Thursday and then lost another during their Thanksgiving Day game against the Detroit Lions.