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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: 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.

Hockey Hall of Famer and pioneer Borje Salming dies at 71

The Toronto Maple Leafs announced on Thursday that Hockey Hall of Famer and trailblazing defenseman Borje Salming died at the age of 71. Salming had been diagnosed with ALS back in August and was recently honored at a Maple Leafs game that he was able to attend.

Watch: Bills WR Stefon Diggs brings fan on the field to play catch before Thanksgiving game

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs made one young Buffalo Bills fans very happy before Thursday's Thanksgiving game in Detroit.

NHL fans were behaving terribly on Thanksgiving Eve

NHL fans were not feeling very thankful on Wednesday night and behaving terribly in games across the league. 

The Hall of Fame case for James Harrison

Of the 28 players to be named as semifinalists for the 2023 NFL Hall of Fame class, former Steelers outside linebacker James Harrison might be one of the most intriguing cases on the list.

Jets quarterbacks are still in the toilet 10 years after the 'butt fumble'

Not much has improved for the Jets in the 10 years since the infamous fumble.

Lionel Messi offers no excuses for Argentina's stunning loss to Saudi Arabia

Did Argentina, owners of a 36-match win streak entering the tournament, take their opening-round opponent lightly?

Steve Spurrier never misses a chance to get in a dig at Tennessee

Spurrier is still finding ways to rub salt in the wound for Tennessee. 

Watch: Navy to wear out of this world NASA uniforms for Army game

The Naval Academy always brings out some sharp new uniform look for its annual rivalry game against Army, and this year they are going out of this world.