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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

'TNF' takeaways: Chargers respond with huge comeback win over Broncos

The Los Angeles Chargers improved to 9-6 with an impressive 34-27 win over the Denver Broncos on Thursday night that saw them overcome an 11-point second half deficit.

Watch: Chargers score on rare play that hasn't happened since 1976

It is only the seventh successful attempt in NFL history — and the first since 1976. 

Watch: Broncos get benefit of missed call on touchdown vs. Chargers

The Denver Broncos got off to a fast start in Thursday's huge AFC West game against the Los Angeles Chargers, jumping out to a 21-10 lead in the second quarter.

Watch: Nets' Nic Claxton ejected for throwing ball into stands

Brooklyn Nets center Nic Claxton has had a problem staying in games this season, and that continued on Thursday night against the Toronto Raptors.

Cowboys star puts hatred of Eagles over potential playoff spot

Micah Parsons took his hatred of the Eagles to a new level.

Rangers' slide might only get worse with upcoming slate

After winning the Presidents' Trophy with the NHL's best record in 2023-24 and reaching the Eastern Conference Final, the New York Rangers entered this season with Stanley Cup expectations.

Sabres' losing streak reaches 11 games after latest humiliation

The Buffalo Sabres' 2024-25 season is going from bad to embarrassing.

Cardinals keep defensive star with lucrative contract extension

He has spent all eight years of his career in Arizona and has become one of the league's top safeties.

Cubs have no excuse to not make another blockbuster move

The Chicago Cubs trade of Cody Bellinger to the New York Yankees on Tuesday night was not about the return. 

Michael Vick lands college football head-coaching job

He will be taking over an FCS program that went 15-31 over the past four seasons.

Patriots HC gives baffling answer regarding Drake Maye usage

Jerod Mayo's first year as head coach of the New England Patriots has resulted in a lot of losing, and a lot of instances where Mayo has not always taken accountability for the team's failures.

NFL Week 15 winners, losers: Josh Allen dominates; Jonathan Taylor has big blunder

With most of the NFL Week 15 schedule in the books, it is time to check in with some of the biggest winners and losers from around the league.

T.J. Watt's injury is Steelers' only concern after loss to Eagles

The Pittsburgh Steelers dropped a 27-13 decision to the Philadelphia Eagles, but that is not the key point of concern for them.

Watch: Colts trick play goes comically, horribly wrong

The Indianapolis Colts were facing what was pretty much a must-win game in Denver on Sunday, and they did not do themselves any favors.

Pop-Tarts Bowl trophy gets a massive, hilarious upgrade

It might not be the biggest or most prestigious bowl, but the Pop-Tarts Bowl became a fan favorite last year because of its over-the-top trophy presentation and lovable filling-filled mascot. 

Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes considered 'week-to-week' with ankle injury

The good news for the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday is they went into Cleveland on Sunday and powered their way through to another win, beating the Browns 21-7 to improve to 13-1 and holding their top spot in the AFC.

Travis Hunter's Heisman Trophy win was closest vote in 15 years

Colorado's Travis Hunter was the Heisman Trophy favorite going into Saturday night's trophy presentation, and he ended up adding to his impressive trophy collection for the season by winning the award.

Travis Hunter adds to historic season by winning 2024 Heisman Trophy

There is not much else to say about the season Colorado Buffaloes two-way star Travis Hunter had other than to say it is one of the greatest individual college football seasons ever.

Watch: Giannis Antetokounmpo's incredible, clutch block highlights Bucks' win in NBA Cup semifinal

One of the biggest plays of the game came when Giannis rejected a Clint Capela dunk attempt at the rim with a thunderous block.

Former USC QB Miller Moss commits to new team 

Former USC quarterback Miller Moss, one of the top quarterbacks and players in the transfer portal, has committed to a new team for the 2025 season.

NHL Western Conference contenders, pretenders: Wild look legit

The Wild are legitimate contenders, but some other juggernauts are just pretenders.

NHL Eastern Conference pretenders, pretenders: It could be the Hurricanes' year

The 2024-25 NHL season is through its first two months and most of the league’s teams have already started to separate themselves as legitimate Stanley Cup contenders or pretenders.

Kyle Shanahan and the 49ers have missed their chance

No one disappoints like Kyle Shanahan, owner of the worst choke jobs in Super Bowl history.

49ers linebacker leaves 'TNF,' telling coaches he did not want to play

In the third quarter of Thursday's game against the Los Angeles Rams, San Francisco 49ers linebacker De'Vondre Campbell was seen leaving the sidelines and headed to the locker room. It was not because of an injury.

'TNF' takeaways: Rams deliver knockout punch to 49ers 

The Rams are one of the hottest teams in the league, and they all but ended the 49ers' season on Thursday night.