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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

Jets' biggest problem remains owner Woody Johnson

New York Jets owner Woody Johnson made some headlines on Tuesday by offering some support for head coach Aaron Glenn, while also throwing his team's quarterback under the team bus for their 0-7 start. 

NFL Week 7 winners, losers: Chiefs, Eagles shine; Mike McDaniel's seat scorching

With most of the NFL's Week 7 schedule in the books, it is time to take a look at some of the biggest winners and losers from around the league.

Giants ruin positive vibes with historic fourth-quarter meltdown 

Things were really starting to look up for the New York Giants... until they collapsed against the Denver Broncos.

Vanderbilt reaches its highest AP poll ranking in 78 years

The Vanderbilt Commodores are in uncharted territory for their football program. After Saturday's win over previously No. 10-ranked LSU, the Commodores not only showed they are legitimate SEC contenders, but they are also now a top-10 team in the entire country. 

Chiefs prove they are still team to beat in AFC

Ignore the standings as of Sunday. Ignore the way the Kansas City Chiefs stumbled out of the gate to start the 2025 season. Put it all in a box, bury it and then forget about it.

HC Aaron Glenn looks like he should be one-and-done with Jets

The New York Jets were hopeful that Aaron Glenn could be the head coach to finally solve their perpetual revolving door on the sidelines.

Maple Leafs already facing pressure as starting goalie rips teammates

There is not a team in the NHL under more pressure every year than the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Coaching change didn't fix Penn State's problems in loss to Iowa

Penn State may have needed to move on from former head coach James Franklin, but as the team showed on Saturday night in a 25-24 loss to Iowa, that alone is not going to fix where the program is right now. 

Clemson will struggle to even make bowl game after SMU loss

When the 2025 college football season began, the Clemson Tigers were expected to be a national championship contender.

Brad Marchand steals and destroys opponent's helmet, again showing why he's NHL's most agitating player

Florida Panthers forward Brad Marchand is the NHL's biggest love-hate player.

Giants reportedly closing in on unprecedented managerial hire

Should the two sides reach an agreement, it would be an historic and unprecedented hire in baseball history.

No. 2 Miami's playoff hopes take a huge hit in loss to Louisville

Every time the Miami Hurricanes get you believing they are ready to return to a national championship level, they seem to have a huge slip-up at some point in the season and blow it against an unranked team. 

Jaromir Jagr's Hall of Fame bid will have to wait

Jaromir Jagr is eventually going to be a first ballot entrant into the Hockey Hall of Fame, but he has to stop playing hockey before his three-year waiting period for induction can begin.

In stunning twist, Aaron Rodgers has been Steelers' biggest bright spot

Six games through the 2025 season, it is pretty easy to see that Rodgers has been one of the Steelers' biggest bright spots.

Lions' Jack Campbell not bothered by NFL rule crackdown aimed at him

Linebacker Jack Campbell is drawing attention for his bad habit of accidentally punching players during games.

Mike Tomlin set poor tone for Steelers days before stunning loss to Joe Flacco, Bengals

Tomlin helped set the tone for the loss three days before they even played the game.

'TNF' takeaways: Unstoppable Joe Flacco stuns Steelers, saves Bengals season

Flacco was able to settle in and absolutely carved up a Steelers defense.

Saints' Alvin Kamara attempts to take himself off trade market

Kamara seems to have zero interest in being traded.

CeeDee Lamb's return creates big questions for Cowboys' George Pickens usage

The Dallas Cowboys are going to get their No. 1 wide receiver, CeeDee Lamb, back in the lineup on Sunday when they take on the Washington Commanders. What does that mean for George Pickens?

2025 NFL trade deadline: One smart move every team should make

With a little more than half the season left, Yardbarker NFL writers pitch a trade each team should make before the deadline.  

Shohei Ohtani's disappointing postseason hasn't mattered to Dodgers

After Ohtani's 1-for-5 (with three strikeouts) performance in Game 2, he is now just 5-for-34 in the postseason.

Rangers make wrong kind of history with another shutout loss 

The 2025-26 New York Rangers season began with a lot of excitement due to the arrival of two-time Stanley Cup champion head coach Mike Sullivan. Things have not been off to a smooth start however. 

Teams taking QB No. 1 overall should make coaching change as well

Recent NFL history should be a warning to future teams taking a quarterback with the top pick.

NFL Week 6 winners, losers: Rico Dowdle gets revenge on Cowboys; MVP QB performances

Now that most of the NFL's Week 6 schedule is complete, it is time to look at some of the biggest winners and losers from around the league.