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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

NBA investigating physical altercation between 76ers' Joel Embiid and columnist

The NBA is investigating an altercation that took place on Saturday night involving Philadelphia 76ers superstar Joel Embiid and a reporter covering the team.

Watch: Donovan Mitchell's game-winner lifts Cavaliers to 7-0 start

There is only one undefeated team in the NBA's Eastern Conference after Saturday's games, and it is the Cleveland Cavaliers. 

Rams defender fined for game-deciding play that wasn't penalized

While Byron Young was not penalized on the play, his paycheck is going to be a little bit lighter this week as the NFL fined him $7,014.19 for tackling Sam Darnold by the facemask. 

Vanderbilt is bowl-eligible as Diego Pavia hands Hugh Freeze another loss

The Vanderbilt Commodores are bowl-eligible after a 17-7 win over the Auburn Tigers on Saturday afternoon.

Penn State fans quickly turning on James Franklin after another Ohio State loss

It was another big game where Franklin and his team, quite frankly, came up very small.

Watch: Second puck on ice causes mass confusion in Wild-Lightning game

Rossi gave it a great effort to try to steal a goal there, but there was no way that was ever going to count. 

James Franklin, Ryan Day have something to prove in top-five showdown

The biggest game on the college football schedule this week is in State College, where the No. 3 Penn State Nittany Lions host the No. 4 Ohio State Buckeyes in a massive contest.

Seahawks will not have star player for huge NFC West game

The Seahawks will be playing without one of its top offensive players.

Diamondbacks' Jordan Montgomery exercises player option despite owner's criticism

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Jordan Montgomery exercised his player option to return to the team for the 2025 season on Thursday night, locking him into a $22.5 million salary.

'TNF' takeaways: Texans have big concerns after ugly loss to Jets 

The Jets snapped their five-game losing streak on Thursday night with a mistake-filled win, 21-13, over the Texans. Here are four takeaways from their win.

Watch: Jets' Garrett Wilson makes incredible catch of the year candidate

The Jets offense has not always been fun to watch this season, but wide receiver Garrett Wilson still has the potential to be a bright spot and a difference-maker.

Watch: Sidney Crosby snaps Penguins losing streak with slick OT goal

The Penguins are off to the worst start of the Sidney Crosby era and entered Thursday's game against the Ducks with just three wins in their first 11 games. They were also on a six-game losing streak that kept getting uglier with each loss.

Watch: Malachi Corley prematurely drops ball before end zone, costs Jets TD

New York sports teams are having an issue with the fundamentals this week. 

Dodgers were well prepared for Yankees' lack of fundamentals

The Yankees assembled an outstanding team on paper during the 2024 season that was full of All-Stars and big names. They did not always play like it, consistently demonstrating poor fundamentals in the field and on the bases throughout the regular season and playoffs.

Freddie Freeman's ankle was not only injury he played through in World Series

Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman was a well-deserved World Series MVP after hitting four home runs and delivering some of the biggest hits in the Dodgers' five-game series win. 

Watch: Marc-Andre Fleury gets send off from Penguins fans in final game in Pittsburgh

Marc-Andre Fleury has not played a game for the Pittsburgh Penguins since the 2016-17 season, but he remains one of the most popular players in the history of the franchise. 

Watch: Yankees fans interfere with Mookie Betts, try to steal ball from glove

This was one of the most extreme cases of fan interference. 

Watch: Freddie Freeman homers in sixth consecutive World Series game 

There is a new Mr. October in MLB, and it's Freddie Freeman.

Vikings bolster offensive line in blockbuster trade with Jaguars

It is a bold move for a Vikings team that recognizes it has an opportunity to win right now.

NFL teams should stop rushing quarterbacks into immediate action

The Indianapolis Colts made the decision on Tuesday to bench second-year quarterback Anthony Richardson and roll with veteran Joe Flacco as their starting quarterback.

Can the Chiefs actually go undefeated this season?

The Kansas City Chiefs are the NFL's lone remaining undefeated team following their 27-20 win over the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday. 

Emma Sears shines in USWNT debut, win over Iceland

The United States Women's National Soccer Team rallied for a 3-1 win over Iceland on Sunday in an International Friendly in Nashville.

Watch: Commanders stun Bears with game-winning Jayden Daniels Hail Mary

With the Commanders trailing, 15-12, with just two seconds to play in the fourth quarter, Daniels completed a 52-yard Hail Mary to Noah Brown to lift the Commanders to an 18-15 win.

NFL should discipline Saints DL for dirty play against Chargers' Justin Herbert

The NFL has made it clear that it is going to go out of its way to protect its quarterbacks. If the NFL is serious about it, then it should have no choice but to suspend New Orleans Saints defensive lineman Nathan Shepherd for this deliberately dirty play against Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert on Sunday afternoon.

Browns win only further highlights their Deshaun Watson problem

The Cleveland Browns pulled off a stunning, 29-24, upset win over the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday afternoon with backup quarterback Jameis Winston leading the way.