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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: Zach Ertz's OT touchdown clinches playoff spot for Commanders, Rams

With his two-yard game-winning touchdown reception on Sunday night, Washington Commanders tight end Zach Ertz sent two teams to the playoffs and completely changed the outlook of the NFC playoff picture.

Watch: Michael Penix Jr.'s first NFL touchdown pass comes in big moment

Michael Penix Jr. has gone through some growing pains in his first two NFL starts for the Atlanta Falcons, but he sure picked a great time to get his first NFL touchdown pass on Sunday night.

Week 17 winners, losers: Baker Mayfield dominates, Colts humiliated

With most of the NFL Week 17 schedule in the books, it is time to take a look at some of the biggest winners and losers from around the league.

Sidney Crosby breaks Penguins record previously held by Mario Lemieux

Crosby added another milestone to his career on Sunday.

Eagles have to put winning over Saquon Barkley's record pursuit

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni has a big decision to make going into their Week 18 game against the New York Giants.

2025 NFL Draft watch: Patriots move into top spot; Raiders keep sliding

The race for the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft is heating up, and there have been some big changes at the top over the past two weeks.

Colts continue trend of embarrassing late-season losses

The Indianapolis Colts seem to be allergic to making the playoffs.

Bengals HC suggests Joe Burrow is best player in world

The 2024 NFL MVP race has mostly been an argument between Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen and Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson. But if the Cincinnati Bengals find a way to sneak into the playoffs, there is going to be quite a push for Joe Burrow to be in that discussion.

Rams one step closer to NFC West crown after beating Cardinals

Thanks to an Ahkello Witherspoon interception in the end zone with less than a minute to play, the Los Angeles Rams were able to hold off the Arizona Cardinals to secure a 13-9 win and move one step closer to the NFC West crown.

Military Bowl brawl results in eight ejections, bloodied official

The East Carolina Pirates won the Military Bowl on Saturday, 26-21, over North Carolina State thanks to an 86-yard touchdown run by Rahjai Harris late in the fourth quarter. That is not what anybody is going to remember from the game.

Sean Payton cost Broncos with two baffling coaching decisions

The Denver Broncos only needed a win or a tie on Saturday against the Cincinnati Bengals to clinch their first playoff appearance since the 2015 season. They ended up getting neither, and head coach Sean Payton is one of the biggest culprits in their failure to do so. 

Watch: Bengals keep playoff hopes alive with walk-off OT win

The Cincinnati Bengals are not going away without a fight. 

Watch: Broncos force overtime against Bengals with improbable touchdown

This was a must-see play by the Broncos and rookie QB Bo Nix.

Watch: Bo Nix shows off arm strength with incredible touchdown pass

The Denver Broncos may have found their long-term answer at quarterback in Nix.

Avalanche may have handed out NHL's next regrettable goalie contract

It was only two weeks ago that the Colorado Avalanche made a trade with the San Jose Sharks to acquire goalie Mackenzie Blackwood to help overhaul their goalie situation. 

Joel Embiid's rocky season continues with $75,000 fine

The Philadelphia 76ers scored a huge win against the Boston Celtics on Christmas Day, thanks in part to a 27-point effort from Joel Embiid. That win, however, is going to result in Embiid's next paycheck being $75,000 lighter. 

Vanderbilt QB Diego Pavia says he will return next season under one big condition

The good news for Vanderbilt is that Diego Pavia wants to return to the program for the 2025 season. He just has one condition on that potential return.

Nick Saban rips Ohio State fans for their Michigan obsession

Former Alabama coach Nick Saban thinks Ohio State fans need to get some therapy for their obsession with Michigan.

Browns rework Deshaun Watson's contract, plan to keep him in 2025

Watson is not losing any money and will still collect the $92M in guaranteed cash he is owed over the next two seasons. What the rework does, however, is makes it easier for the Browns to move on after the 2026 season.

Kings fire HC Mike Brown after disappointing start

After losing their fifth consecutive game in improbable fashion on Thursday night, the Sacramento Kings reportedly made the decision to fire head coach Mike Brown on Friday, ending a two-and-a-half-year run with the team.

'TNF' Takeaways: Seahawks keep division hopes alive with ugly win vs. Bears

The Seattle Seahawks kept their slim NFC West division hopes alive on Thursday night with a 6-3 win over the Chicago Bears. 

Watch: Bowling Green pulls off fake punt TD with backup QB

The smaller college football bowl games may not have big-name appeal or the same importance as the classics (or the College Football Playoff), but that does not mean they can not still be fun.

Eric Dickerson doubts Saquon Barkley will break his rushing record

Barkley enters the Eagles' stretch run with 1,838 yards, leaving him just 268 yards away from breaking the record. 

Four NHL head coaches who could be on the hot seat

The NHL already had its fourth coaching change of the 2024-25 season on Thursday when the Detroit Red Wings fired Derek LaLonde and replaced him with Todd McLellan.

Former NFL Pro Bowl WR is set to become college football head coach

It will continue what has become a trade in college football for teams to make big-name hires with former NFL stars who have no prior coaching experience.