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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

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. 

Ravens have big injury concern on offense going into game vs. Texans

The Ravems are going to be facing some big potential injury concerns going into the game on the offensive side of the ball that could make an already difficult task even tougher.

Steelers set to get several key players back for Christmas game with Chiefs

The Steelers are tied with the Ravens for the top spot in the AFC North entering the week but still control the division.

NFL Week 16 winners, losers: Jayden Daniels magic, Jonathan Taylor redemption

With most of the NFL Week 16 schedule in the books, it is time to take a look at some of the biggest winners and losers from around the league on Sunday.

Raiders snap 10-game losing streak, but may have cost themselves No. 1 pick

The Las Vegas Raiders snapped their 10-game losing streak on Sunday with a 19-14 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars. Their win might have also been the New York Giants' gain.

Nationals acquire much-needed 1B bat in trade with Rangers 

Even though they have lost more than 90 games four years in a row, the Washington Nationals have started to assemble a really talented young team with some serious upside.

NFC playoff picture coming into focus as several teams eliminated in Week 16

Thanks to the Washington Commanders' stunning come-from-behind win over the Eagles, the Cowboys and San Francisco 49ers were officially eliminated from playoff contention this season. 

CFP takeaways: Ohio State dominates Tennessee, sets up Oregon rematch 

The Ohio State Buckeyes are advancing in the College Football Playoff thanks to a decisive 42-17 win over the Tennessee Volunteers on Saturday night. 

Tyson Fury's future in doubt after another loss to Oleksandr Usyk

Oleksandr Usyk defeated Tyson Fury for the second time within a year on Saturday, winning a unanimous decision to hold on to his WBC, WBA and WBO world heavyweight titles.

Saturday's significant injuries are bad look for NFL schedule-makers

The Pittsburgh Steelers, Baltimore Ravens, Kansas City Chiefs and Houston Texans were not done any favors by the NFL's schedule-makers for the stretch run of the 2024 season.

Diamondbacks fill 1B hole in big trade with Guardians

After losing their long-time starting first baseman, Christian Walker, to the Houston Astros in free agency this past week, the Arizona Diamondbacks may have found their replacement. 

CFP takeaways: Notre Dame sends strong message with dominant win over Indiana

The 2024 College Football Playoff opened on Friday night with No. 7 seed Notre Dame earning a convincing 27-17 win over No. 10 seed Indiana.

Watch: Notre Dame opens scoring in CFP with incredible 98-yard TD run

The opening game of the 2024 College Football Playoff between Notre Dame and Indiana got off to an electrifying start on Friday night.

Myles Garrett delivers ominous message to Browns regarding future

All of this should be sounding alarm bells for the Browns front office and ownership. 

Ravens officially part ways with big trade-deadline acquisition

The Baltimore Ravens trade for wide receiver Diontae Johnson at the NFL trade deadline has officially turned out to be a flop.