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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: Jets K Braden Mann hilariously botches opening kickoff

New York Jets kicker Braden Mann did not have a great start to Sunday's game against the Buffalo Bills. Mann produced one of the worst opening kickoffs you might ever see in an NFL game as his approach to the ball was interrupted by a slip, and then followed by a botched kick that ended up giving Buffalo excellent field position to start the game.

Watch: Avalanche's Bowen Byram crushes interviewer with hilarious answer

Byram is a Stanley Cup champion, and he is going to take any opportunity he can to remind people of that.

Watch: Pitt's Cam Guess manages only a 2-yard punt

Pitt was only up 17-6 at the time and it gave Syracuse outstanding field position with a chance to get back in the game.

Watch: Georgia's Brett Thorson crushes the punt of the year

The play completely flipped field position in the game.

Eagles WR A.J. Brown responds to $10K fine for taunting

Brown is vowing to keep his finger points to himself after getting a $10K fine for taunting the Steelers this past Sunday.

Panthers WR D.J. Moore has no regrets over costly celebration

D.J. Moore has no regrets over the post-touchdown celebration that resulted in a 15-yard penalty in Sunday's loss to the Atlanta Falcons. 

NHL commissioner Gary Bettman: Controversial Bruins signing not eligible for NHL, might never be

It was another public blow for the Bruins, who have been widely criticized, both from within the organization and outside of it, after signing the 20-year-old defenseman on Friday. 

Watch: Purdue's pregame train breaks down, needs pushed off field

This probably should have been a bad omen for the Purdue Boilermakers on Saturday afternoon. Their pre-game introduction did not go as planned as the train that leads their team onto the field broke down and needed to be pushed off the field by an army of people.

Bears' Eddie Jackson confused by defensive trades

General manager Ryan Poles knows that at 3-5 the Bears are unlikely to make a playoff run, and wants to restock his cupboard with as much draft capital as he can.

Atlanta minor league hockey team shows off 'Blues Clues' jerseys

The Gladiators will be wearing these Blue's Clues jerseys for their "Blue's Big City Adventure" promotion that is sponsored by Nickelodeon.

Titans DL Jeffery Simmons confident team can 'dominate' Chiefs' offensive line

Tennessee Titans defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons may have given the Kansas City Chiefs offensive line a little bulletin board material in advance of Sunday night's big AFC showdown.

Bruins facing criticism for controversial free-agent signing

The Boston Bruins are facing criticism for the signing of free agent defenseman Mitchell Miller to an entry-level contract on Friday afternoon.

Seahawks star QB Geno Smith has message for doubters 

Smith's play has been one of the biggest storylines in the NFL this season as he has completely rejuvenated his career in Seattle.

Watch: Jaromir Jagr loved tribute from current Penguins player

It is expected that when Jagr officially announces his retirement from hockey that his No. 68 will eventually get retired by the team.

Former Steelers player defends OC Matt Canada

The Steelers have the NFL's worst offense, averaging just 15 points per game (32nd out of 32 teams) and 299 yards per game (28th out of 32 teams).  

Actor Ryan Reynolds is reportedly interested in buying the Ottawa Senators

Actor Ryan Reynolds is reportedly looking to expand his role as a professional sports owner. 

Duke's Mayo Bowl seeking new 'mayo dumpers' after last year's mess

Hopefully the winning coach is able to get the mayo bath without taking the hit to the head along with it. 

Full of hot air? Brilliance of late Hall of Fame punter Ray Guy left opponents grasping at straws

Guy died on Thursday at the age of 72 following a long illness. 

Pittsburgh sports are in the dumpster

The two major cities on the opposite ends of Pennsylvania are also on the opposite end of the sports spectrum right now.

Dolphins trade first-round pick to Broncos for Bradley Chubb

Miami has one of the league's most explosive offenses and now adds a big-time playmaker to its defense.

Steelers trade WR Chase Claypool to Bears for second-round pick

This is already Chicago's third major trade over the past two weeks. 

Vikings bolster offense in trade with Lions for TE T.J. Hockenson

It is a massive move for the 6-1 Vikings to give quarterback Kirk Cousins and the offense another weapon in the passing game, especially after the team recently lost its current starter, Irv Smith, to a high ankle sprain. 

Colts make another major change to failing offense

The Indianapolis Colts have found another scapegoat for their failing offense.

Browns WR Amari Cooper doesn't want to throw more passes after 'abomination' interception

The only negative for the Cleveland Browns on Monday night was a botched trick play that saw wide receiver Amari Cooper throw "an abomination" of an interception.

Watch: Christian McCaffrey throws TD pass for 49ers

The 49ers knew McCaffrey would be able to make a big impact when they traded for him.