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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

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.

Watch: Oilers stars Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl reach big milestone

Edmonton Oilers star Leon Draisaitl scored his league-leading 21st goal of the season on Thursday night, giving his team an early 1-0 lead against the Minnesota Wild.

Watch: Rams' Puka Nacua makes incredible 'helmet catch'

Puka Nacua is no stranger to highlight-reel catches, and he made another one on Thursday night.

Chiefs get important injury update on star wide receiver

The Chiefs could be getting a big boost to their offense before the end of the regular season.

Yankees agree to terms with lefty Max Fried on massive deal

After losing Juan Soto the pressure was on the New York Yankees to make a big splash this offseason. Maybe several of them. 

MLB Draft lottery results: Nationals get top pick; Rockies, Marlins big losers 

The Washington Nationals will have the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 Major League Baseball draft after winning the draft lottery on Tuesday night.

Should Yankees take chance on another one-year gamble?

One of the Yankees' fiercest American League rivals might have the answer for them.

Watch: Chiefs' magic continues as game-winning FG 'doinks' off upright

The Kansas City Chiefs are the AFC West champions for the ninth consecutive year thanks to a 19-17 win over the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday night.

Juan Soto lands with Mets on largest contract in sports history 

The Juan Soto sweepstakes is over. Even though he is staying in New York, he is moving from the Bronx to Queens after signing a 15-year contract with the New York Mets on Sunday night.

NFL Week 14 winners, losers: Rams get huge win; Vikings don't miss Kirk Cousins

With most of the NFL's Week 14 schedule complete, it's time to check in with some of the biggest winners and losers from around the league.

Watch: Clemson wins ACC championship on walk-off 56-yard field goal

It probably was not the way they drew it up, but the Clemson Tigers are the 2024 ACC champions and on their way to the College Football Playoff, thanks to a 34-31 win over SMU on Saturday night.

Clemson ACC championship win should knock Alabama out of playoff 

That win not only puts Clemson in the College Football Playoff, but it also creates some potential havoc down the bracket and could have massive implications for the Alabama Crimson Tide.

Penn State falls short in Big Ten title game, continues to struggle against elite opponents

The No. 1 Oregon Ducks, playing in their first Big Ten season, won the conference title on Saturday night by defeating No. 3 Penn State, 45-37.

Georgia gives injury update on QB Carson Beck

The Georgia Bulldogs won the SEC championship on Saturday, but it may have come at a significant cost.

Watch: Georgia wins SEC championship on OT touchdown

For the second time in three years, the Georgia Bulldogs are the SEC champions.

Micah Parsons wants Cowboys to bring everyone back next season

The 2024 Dallas Cowboys have been one of the NFL's most disappointing teams. Despite that, one of the team's biggest stars wants to see the team run it back next season with largely the same group.

Oklahoma State reaches deal to bring back Mike Gundy as HC

Despite a 3-9 record in 2024, Oklahoma State and head coach Mike Gundy have reached an agreement for him to return as the program's head coach for a 21st season in 2025. 

Watch: Flyers HC John Tortorella sounds off on opponents diving

The Philadelphia Flyers let a two-goal third-period lead slip away on Saturday, dropping a 4-3 overtime decision to the Boston Bruins. That is not really what had Flyers head coach John Tortorella fired up after the game.