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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: 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.

Boise State clinches CFP berth after taking care of business against UNLV

The Boise State Broncos have punch their ticket to the 2024 College Football Playoff.

Army wins first conference title by routing Tulane 

Army's first year in the AAC could not have possibly gone better for the program.

Watch: Boise State's Ashton Jeanty makes big Heisman statement with 75-yard TD run

Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty is having one of the greatest collegiate seasons ever for a running back, and it has made him one of the favorites for the 2024 Heisman Trophy.

Golden State Valkyries announce expansion draft picks

The Golden State Valkyries will begin play in 2025 as the WNBA's newest expansion team, and on Friday, we got a glimpse as to what their initial roster will look like as they announced the result of their expansion draft picks. 

Mets snag former Yankees star in free agency and have big plans for him

The Mets agreed to terms with a free agent from the Yankees.

Blackhawks GM unintentionally puts himself on hot seat by blaming former coach

The Blackhawks are now close to a decade as being one of the worst teams in hockey with no immediate end in sight. 

Rangers make necessary moves with Jacob Trouba blockbuster, Igor Shesterkin megadeal

The Rangers completed franchise-altering moves on Friday.

'TNF' takeaways: Lions grab historic 11th straight win as Dan Campbell makes craziest call yet

Coach Campbell isn't afraid to take risks, and it paid off in a huge way for the Lions.

Watch: Lions' Tim Patrick scores first touchdown in three years

It has been a long way back for Detroit Lions wide receiver Tim Patrick, but the 2024 season has been a tremendous comeback year for him.

A's Las Vegas ballpark proposal takes major step forward

The Athletics' ballpark proposal in Las Vegas cleared a massive hurdle.

Insider gives major injury update on Lions' Aidan Hutchinson

If the Detroit Lions are able to make it to the Super Bowl there is a chance they could get one of their most important players back in the lineup.

With rebuild not progressing, Blackhawks make coaching change

The head coach is not likely to fix all of the problems here, but this was probably a necessary move in the short term.

Watch: Flames honor Johnny Gaudreau following win over Blue Jackets

The Calgary Flames were 3-0 winners over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday night, and the Flames used that game and matchup as an opportunity to honor the memory of Johnny Gaudreau.

College Football Playoff rankings: Alabama back in; Miami first team out

The latest College Football Playoff rankings were unveiled on Tuesday night, and it helps paint a pretty good picture of what the 12-team playoff field might look like next week when it is officially announced.

MLB's 'Golden At-Bat' would be an unnecessary gimmick

Major League Baseball has undergone some dramatic changes in recent years that have altered the game. The designated hitter in both leagues, expanded playoffs and most recently the pitch clock.

UAB bringing back HC Trent Dilfer despite brutal two-year run

It is the time of year when disappointing college football programs start to make big changes and go on the market for new head coaches. UAB will not be one of those programs.

Watch: Bills' Josh Allen scores improbable touchdown on crazy lateral

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen has been one of the leading MVP candidates this season, and he added another ridiculous play to his resume on Sunday night against the San Francisco 49ers.

Michigan, Ohio State hit with big fines for post-game brawl

The Big Ten conference has hit Michigan and Ohio State with matching $100K fines for the post-game brawl that happened following Michigan's 13-10 win on Saturday.

Watch: Bills' James Cook rolls for 65-yard touchdown in the snow

We have another snow game in the NFL, and this time it is happening in Buffalo where the Bills are hosting the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday night.

NFL Week 13 winners, losers: Jayden Daniels bounces back; Kirk Cousins does not

With most of the NFL Week 13 schedule in the book, it's time to take a look at some of the biggest winners and losers from across the league.

Ravens have a Justin Tucker problem

Over the past 10 years, there has been almost nobody in the NFL who has been better at their job than Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker. That no longer appears to be the case.

West Virginia fires Neal Brown just one year after signing extension

It wasn't even 10 months ago that West Virginia gave head football coach Neal Brown a contract extension through the 2027 season.

Steelers' Mike Tomlin extends impressive streak with win over Bengals 

Mike Tomlin now has his 18th consecutive season without ever having a losing record as a head coach.

Falcons won't make QB change, but they should consider it 

Now that we are into December, it is looking like the decision to select Michael Penix Jr. might have been some good long-term planning, while the decision to sign Kirk Cousins was a short-term miss.