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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

Joe Flacco being forced to start might be helpful for Colts in short term

The Indianapolis Colts downgraded starting quarterback Anthony Richardson to doubtful for Sunday's game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, indicating that he will likely not be in the lineup as the Colts look to win their third game in a row.

Takeaways from Yankees-Royals Game 1 of ALDS: Yankees get big game-changing replay break

The New York Yankees came away victorious in Game 1 of their ALDS matchup with the Kansas City Royals. How did they do it? Takeaways from a fun, back-and-forth contest.

After transferring from Alabama, Pittsburgh QB Eli Holstein off to historic start

Holstein is already establishing himself as one of the top quarterbacks in the country and he's doing things at the start of his career that no Pitt quarterback has done since Dan Marino. 

Napheesa Collier dominates as Lynx take Game 3 from Sun

The Minnesota Lynx took a 2-1 series lead over the Connecticut Sun with a 90-81 Game 3 win on Friday night. It was not hard to see who the difference was in the game —unquestionably, Lynx star forward Napheesa Collier.

Padres lose key starter to Tommy John surgery ahead of NLDS

Losing a top-of-the-rotation starter is never an easy thing to overcome, but it's especially tough with a best-of-five series against the Los Angeles Dodgers and their powerful lineup looming. 

Ranking MLB's four divisional playoff series: Mets-Phillies could be chaos

Every MLB playoff series is interesting in its own special way, but some are more special than others.

Report: Reds bring Terry Francona out of retirement to be new manager

The Cincinnati Reds reportedly have a new manager, and it looks like an early home run of a hire. 

Watch: Mets' Pete Alonso hits dramatic go-ahead HR in ninth inning

The Mets offense did nothing for eight innings on Thursday night, and it looked like it was going to be the end of their season in Game 3 of their National League wild-card game against the Brewers.

Watch: Brewers break scoreless tie with monster back-to-back HRs

The Brewers and Mets found themselves locked in a pitcher's duel in Game 3 of their National League wild-card series on Thursday night, going into the bottom of the seventh inning without a single run crossing the plate.

Watch: Falcons end TD drought with emphatic opening drive

The Falcons offense was stuck in an extensive touchdown drought entering Thursday's game against the Buccaneers, having gone 16 consecutive drives without finding the end zone. 

'Thursday Night Football' takeaways: Kirk Cousins shows why Falcons paid him

You need a big-time quarterback to win in the NFL. On Thursday, Cousins played like one. 

NFC West stock up, down: DK Metcalf, Jordan Mason dominating 

A quarter of the way through the 2024 NFL season, we're assessing who's trending up and down in each division. Here's the NFC West's stock report from Weeks 1-4.

Takeaways from Royals-Orioles Game 1: K.C. star is clutch, Baltimore bats go quiet in loss

The Royals now have a 1-0 series lead and still have their two best starting pitchers to go.

Takeaways from Tigers-Astros Game 1: Detroit holds on, pushes Houston to brink 

The Detroit Tigers were the hottest team in the major leagues over the final month-and-a-half of the regular season, and their miracle run continued on Tuesday afternoon. 

Dolphins' problems extend well beyond their injured quarterbacks

The Dolphins have a quarterback problem at the moment with injuries to starter Tua Tagovailoa and backup Skylar Thompson. But they also have a far more concerning problem with head coach Mike McDaniel and the roster that has been built in Miami.

Watch: Derrick Henry sets Ravens record with 87-yard touchdown run

The Baltimore Ravens and running back Derrick Henry seemed like a pretty good match in free agency. This touchdown proves that is the case.

Mets-Braves doubleheader will determine National League playoff field

Technically speaking the 2024 Major League Baseball season was supposed to conclude on Sunday, with an off-day before the playoffs opened on Tuesday.

Chiefs offense loses another major player to potentially significant injury

The Kansas City Chiefs can not afford many more injuries to their offense, but they suffered another major one in the first quarter of Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Chargers. 

Luis Arraez makes history with third consecutive batting title 

In what is becoming a yearly occurrence in Major League Baseball, San Diego Padres infielder Luis Arraez has clinched his third consecutive batting title, per Bob Nightengale of USA TODAY.

NFL Week 4 winners: Commanders offense keeps rolling; Sam Darnold stays unbeaten

With most of the NFL Week 4 schedule complete, it is time to take a look at some of the biggest winners from around the league so far.

Watch: Ohio State's Jeremiah Smith makes two incredible one-handed catches

Jeremiah Smith is well on his way to continuing Ohio State's tradition of big-time wide receivers and is already off to an incredible start to his freshman season.

Watch: Colorado's Travis Hunter strikes Heisman pose during monster game

Colorado do-everything star Travis Hunter is playing football on a whole other level this season.

Watch: Baffling delay-of-game penalty on a QB sneak costs Louisville in loss to Notre Dame

A baffling penalty on their potential game-tying drive is going to stand out as a huge missed opportunity for the Cardinals.

Chargers taking unnecessary risk by playing Justin Herbert through injury

The Los Angeles Chargers understandably want to make a statement against the Kansas City Chiefs, but it shouldn't be at the expense of QB Justin Herbert's health.

Why Pirates' Paul Skenes should get serious Cy Young consideration

Sale is likely to win it, but Skenes still has a very convincing argument to win it himself.