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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

Penguins' Sidney Crosby sets yet another NHL record

There are two things about this record that need to be discussed.

Does Cowboys' latest Mike McCarthy move hint at decision on his future?

The move sends a strong message as to what their plans for him and their head-coaching position might be.

Justin Verlander signs with a new team for his 20th MLB season

Future Hall of Fame pitcher Justin Verlander is returning for a 20th season, and it will be with a new team for the 2025 season.

Heisman Trophy runner-up Ashton Jeanty announces NFL Draft decision

Jeanty has been the best running back in college football the past two seasons.

Watch: Lions' Jahmyr Gibbs has eventful start vs. Vikings

Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs had an eventful start to Sunday night's massive game against the Minnesota Vikings.

Don't shed any tears for the Bengals missing the playoffs

Thanks to the Denver Broncos' 38-0 win over the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, they officially punched their ticket to the postseason and set the AFC playoff field.

NFL Week 18 winners, losers: Bo Nix dominates; Patriots lose by winning 

With most of the NFL Week 18 schedule in the books, it is time to take a look at some of the biggest winners and losers around the NFL. 

Watch: Aaron Rodgers becomes fifth QB to throw 500 career touchdowns

The Aaron Rodgers era for the New York Jets has not gone the way anybody expected it to go. He did, however, set a huge career milestone on Sunday against the Miami Dolphins.

Patriots fire HC Jerod Mayo after just one season

Jerod Mayo ended up being one-and-done as head coach of the New England Patriots.

Watch: Jets trick play attempt goes unbelievably poorly for Davante Adams

There is a very good chance that Sunday's game against the Miami Dolphins will be the final game of the Aaron Rodgers era for the New York Jets. It did not get off to a good start.

Patriots hand over No. 1 pick to Titans with Week 18 win 

The New England Patriots may have won on Sunday, but they lost the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. 

2025 NFL Draft order is set for non-playoff teams 

We now know what the top part of the 2025 NFL Draft will look like following Sunday's early slate of games.

Browns' Myles Garrett makes stunning statement on team's season

The Cleveland Browns completed their latest disappointing season on Saturday with a 35-10 loss to the Baltimore Ravens, dropping them to 3-14 and another last-place finish in the AFC North.

Watch: Ravens strike early vs. Browns with Nate Wiggins pick-six

The Baltimore Ravens entered Saturday's game against the Cleveland Browns only needing a win to clinch the AFC North. They did not waste much time in showing why they were such a decisive favorite.

Jets QB Aaron Rodgers hit with $11K fine for unexpected reason

It has been a brutal season for quarterback Aaron Rodgers and the New York Jets. Things reached a new low point in Week 17, and Rodgers is now facing a fine over his actions.

Buccaneers' Jordan Whitehead injured in car accident, will miss several weeks

Jordan Whitehead was injured in a car accident on Saturday on his way to the team facility and has been placed on the non-football injury list.

Steelers-Bengals takeaways: Cincinnati stays alive in playoff race

The Cincinnati Bengals needed a win on Saturday night to keep their playoff hopes alive going into the final day of the regular season. They got it in the form of a 19-17 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers. 

Cowboys' Week 18 quarterback plans could cost Cooper Rush big money

Rush has a chance to earn a nice bonus. Is that playing into the Cowboys' decision-making?

Lions star calls for change to NFL playoff seeding format

Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown argued on his podcast this week that the NFL needs to change the playoff seeding format so that division winners get automatic playoff berths, but that overall record still determines the seeding.

NHL's Winter Classic produced horrendous ratings

This year's NHL Winter Classic was an absolute dud, and now we have the numbers to prove it.

Orioles' disappointing offseason continues with latest signing 

This is not the type of move — or offseason — that Orioles fans were hoping for. 

Broncos can only blame themselves if they miss playoffs

When the 2024 NFL season began, the playoffs were not really on the radar for the Denver Broncos. But expectations can change during a season.

Sugar Bowl takeaways: Notre Dame feasts on Georgia's mistakes to advance 

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish are one step closer to a national championship following their 23-10 win over the Georgia Bulldogs on Thursday evening.

Watch: Notre Dame returns second-half kickoff for touchdown

Notre Dame completely swung the momentum of the Sugar Bowl on Thursday by scoring 10 points in an 11-second span going into halftime. The Fighting Irish continued that momentum swing to open the second half by returning the opening kickoff of the half 98 yards for a touchdown, jumping out to a 20-3 lead.

Kliff Kingsbury wants another head-coaching opportunity, but teams should stay away

The problem is Kingsbury's two attempts at being a head coach — one in college with Texas Tech and one in the NFL with the Cardinals — did not go particularly well.