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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

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. 

Fiesta Bowl takeaways: Penn State shuts down Ashton Jeanty on way to semifinals

The Penn State Nittany Lions are on their way to the College Football Playoff semifinals thanks to a 31-14 Fiesta Bowl win over the Boise State Broncos.

NHL dropped the ball with this year's Winter Classic

The Winter Classic has been the NHL's signature regular season event since the 2007-08 season, taking a New Year's Day game outdoors to various football and baseball stadiums across North America.

South Carolina's Shane Beamer has strong words for Bret Bielema's taunts

Illinois' 21-17 win over South Carolina in the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl on Tuesday became surprisingly heated, and at times left Gamecocks head coach Shane Beamer extremely heated.

Illinois, Michigan hand SEC more humbling bowl defeats

It's just tougher in the SEC. At least that is what the SEC wants you to believe.

Watch: Blues' Cam Fowler scores memorable Winter Classic goal

When Fowler took the ice for the St. Louis Blues in the Winter Classic at Wrigley Field on Tuesday evening, it was a big milestone game for him.

Watch: Zach Ertz's OT touchdown clinches playoff spot for Commanders, Rams

With his two-yard game-winning touchdown reception on Sunday night, Washington Commanders tight end Zach Ertz sent two teams to the playoffs and completely changed the outlook of the NFC playoff picture.

Watch: Michael Penix Jr.'s first NFL touchdown pass comes in big moment

Michael Penix Jr. has gone through some growing pains in his first two NFL starts for the Atlanta Falcons, but he sure picked a great time to get his first NFL touchdown pass on Sunday night.

Week 17 winners, losers: Baker Mayfield dominates, Colts humiliated

With most of the NFL Week 17 schedule in the books, it is time to take a look at some of the biggest winners and losers from around the league.

Sidney Crosby breaks Penguins record previously held by Mario Lemieux

Crosby added another milestone to his career on Sunday.

Eagles have to put winning over Saquon Barkley's record pursuit

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni has a big decision to make going into their Week 18 game against the New York Giants.

2025 NFL Draft watch: Patriots move into top spot; Raiders keep sliding

The race for the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft is heating up, and there have been some big changes at the top over the past two weeks.

Colts continue trend of embarrassing late-season losses

The Indianapolis Colts seem to be allergic to making the playoffs.

Bengals HC suggests Joe Burrow is best player in world

The 2024 NFL MVP race has mostly been an argument between Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen and Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson. But if the Cincinnati Bengals find a way to sneak into the playoffs, there is going to be quite a push for Joe Burrow to be in that discussion.

Rams one step closer to NFC West crown after beating Cardinals

Thanks to an Ahkello Witherspoon interception in the end zone with less than a minute to play, the Los Angeles Rams were able to hold off the Arizona Cardinals to secure a 13-9 win and move one step closer to the NFC West crown.

Military Bowl brawl results in eight ejections, bloodied official

The East Carolina Pirates won the Military Bowl on Saturday, 26-21, over North Carolina State thanks to an 86-yard touchdown run by Rahjai Harris late in the fourth quarter. That is not what anybody is going to remember from the game.

Sean Payton cost Broncos with two baffling coaching decisions

The Denver Broncos only needed a win or a tie on Saturday against the Cincinnati Bengals to clinch their first playoff appearance since the 2015 season. They ended up getting neither, and head coach Sean Payton is one of the biggest culprits in their failure to do so. 

Watch: Bengals keep playoff hopes alive with walk-off OT win

The Cincinnati Bengals are not going away without a fight. 

Watch: Broncos force overtime against Bengals with improbable touchdown

This was a must-see play by the Broncos and rookie QB Bo Nix.

Watch: Bo Nix shows off arm strength with incredible touchdown pass

The Denver Broncos may have found their long-term answer at quarterback in Nix.

Avalanche may have handed out NHL's next regrettable goalie contract

It was only two weeks ago that the Colorado Avalanche made a trade with the San Jose Sharks to acquire goalie Mackenzie Blackwood to help overhaul their goalie situation.