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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

NFL commissioner believes kickoff changes are working

The NFL's kickoff changes seem to be working well in the early going this season.

Watch: Georgia Tech extends UNC's losing streak with shocking TD

The North Carolina Tar Heels are finding new ways to lose football games.

Watch: Malachi Moore saves Alabama from potential embarrassment

The Crimson Tide made the final stop with an interception from Domani Jackson. But it was the awareness of Moore that may have actually saved the game. 

Watch: Dodgers' Enrique Hernandez hits another clutch postseason HR

Some players just seem to raise their game to a new level when the playoffs roll around. Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Enrique Hernandez has proven to be one of those players throughout his career.

Packers WR Romeo Doubs addresses suspension, has regrets

Romeo Doubs spoke to the media on Friday for the first time since he was suspended by the Packers for conduct detrimental the team.

Patriots won't have top offensive playmaker for Drake Maye's debut

New England Patriots rookie quarterback Drake Maye will be making his first NFL start on Sunday against the Houston Texans, and it is going to be an even more difficult task than originally believed.

WNBA Finals: Lynx rally back, stun Liberty in instant classic Game 1

It was not the way they drew it up, but the Minnesota Lynx were able to steal Game 1 of the WNBA Finals from the New York Liberty on Thursday night, rallying for a shocking 95-93 overtime win.

Watch: Benches empty between Yankees-Royals during Game 4

Emotions are always going to be running a little high in an elimination game, and we saw that unfold in Game 4 of the ALDS between the New Yankees and Kansas City Royals on Thursday night,

Potential fatal flaw for every NFC West team

NFL teams can usually identify their strengths and weaknesses after five weeks of the season. No team is perfect, but some have much bigger issues than others. Here is one potentially fatal flaw for every NFC West team.

Watch: Dylan Guenther scores first goal in Utah Hockey Club franchise history

It took less than six minutes for the Utah Hockey Club to give its new fans something to cheer about.

Watch: Bruins player accidentally slashes official during skirmish

Things escalated a couple of times during Tuesday's season opener in Florida, and one altercation resulted in Bruins forward Max Jones accidentally slashing a linesman.

Watch: Mookie Betts has deja vu scare on NLDS Game 3 homer

In what looked to be a near mirror image of a Game 2 play, Betts sent a fly ball to deep left field in the first inning on Tuesday. Once again, Padres outfielder Jurickson Profar climbed the ladder in an effort to try to keep the ball in play.

Watch: Panthers raise Stanley Cup banner, then score two quick goals

The Florida Panthers celebrated their first Stanley Cup victory on Tuesday night, opening the 2024-25 regular season with a banner raising.

Kraken assistant makes history as first woman to coach in NHL game

When the Seattle Kraken opened their 2024-25 season on Tuesday afternoon against the St. Louis Blues, there was some big history made behind their bench.

Watch: Broncos' Patrick Surtain II has 100-yard pick-six vs. Raiders

Star cornerback Patrick Surtain II picked off Gardner Minshew at the goal line and returned it 100 yards for a game-tying touchdown.

NFL Week 5 winners: Bears, Commanders finally have their QBs

With most of the NFL Week 5 schedule in the books it is time to take a look at some of the biggest winners from around the NFL this week.

Watch: Ravens' Derrick Henry reaches two career milestones, joins exclusive club

Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry reached two significant milestones in the first half of Sunday's game against the Cincinnati Bengals, putting him in some exclusive company in NFL history.

Bruins end contract dispute with star goalie just in time for season

The Boston Bruins and starting goalie Jeremy Swayman spent the entire summer locked in an ugly contract dispute but have found a resolution in the nick of time.

Jets need a lot more than just potential Davante Adams trade

As Sunday's 23-17 loss to the Minnesota Vikings showed, the potential addition of Adams might not be enough to fix what is currently ailing the Jets.

Watch: Vikings pick off Aaron Rodgers late to hold on, stay unbeaten

The Minnesota Vikings offense did not bring its "A" game on Sunday in London. Fortunately for them, their defense did in a 23-17 win over the New York Jets.

Vanderbilt stuns No. 1 Alabama behind gritty effort from QB Diego Pavia

Just one week after Alabama slayed Georgia, Vanderbilt doled out a little humility.

Watch: Temple's attempt at game-winning tush push goes spectacularly wrong

This is another reminder that the tush-push, Brotherly Shove or whatever name you want to give the play, isn't as easy or consistently successful as the Philadelphia Eagles have made it look for the past few years. 

Watch: Alabama's Ryan Williams scores another absurd touchdown

Alabama wide receiver Ryan Williams is only 17 years old, but he might already be one of the best college football players in the country. At the very least, he is one of the most exciting. 

NC State quarterback released from hospital following scary hit

NC State QB Grayson McCall has been released from the hospital following the scary hit he suffered against Wake Forest.