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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

January 26, 2025  |  NFL

Elite quarterbacks have ruined Super Bowl parity in AFC

A small handful of elite quarterbacks have completely taken away the concept of parity. Specifically in the AFC.

January 26, 2025  |  NFL

AFC Championship takeaways: Chiefs head to third straight Super Bowl

The Kansas City Chiefs are going back to the Super Bowl for a third year in a row and will have a chance to become the first team to ever win three in a row. 

January 26, 2025  |  WNBA

Report: Blockbuster three-team WNBA trade has Jewell Loyd, Kelsey Plum on move

The Seattle Storm, Las Vegas Aces and Los Angeles Sparks got together on Sunday night to reportedly complete a blockbuster three-team trade that will see two All-Star players and several first-round draft picks all switch teams.

January 26, 2025  |  NFL

Watch: Eagles 'tush push' results in chaos as referee threatens to award score

The Eagles' 'tush push' is one of the most unstoppable plays in the NFL. They successfully pulled off another one on Sunday afternoon in the NFC Championship Game against the Commanders when quarterback Jalen Hurts scored a touchdown from one yard out. 

January 25, 2025  |  NFL

Quarterback slides could lead to expanded replay assist

It seems that even the NFL might be getting tired of the controversy surrounding late hits on quarterback slides.

January 25, 2025  |  Colorado Buffaloes

Shedeur Sanders discusses possibility of being drafted by Titans

The Titans have several holes on their roster, and none are bigger than quarterback.

January 25, 2025  |  NHL

Avalanche's Nathan MacKinnon has strong reaction to 'shocking' Mikko Rantanen trade

Avalanche players finally had a chance to publicly react to the trade.

January 24, 2025  |  Dallas Cowboys

Cowboys officially name new head coach

The Dallas Cowboys have their new head coach, and he is very familiar with the organization.

January 24, 2025  |  NHL

Hurricanes go all-in, acquire Mikko Rantanen in three-team blockbuster trade

The Carolina Hurricanes pulled off the first major blockbuster of the 2024-25 NHL trade deadline.

January 24, 2025  |  Pittsburgh Pirates

11-year-old collector turns down Pirates' offer for one-of-a-kind Paul Skenes card

The collector has decided to decline the Pirates' offer and will instead put the card up for auction.

January 24, 2025  |  NFL

Lions set to lose another prominent assistant coach to Bears

The raiding of the Detroit Lions coaching staff looks like it is going to continue.

January 24, 2025  |  NFL

Jaguars reportedly land Liam Coen as new HC after wild saga

The Jacksonville Jaguars have reportedly landed their new head coach.

January 23, 2025  |  NBA

LeBron James, Giannis Antetokounmpo headline NBA All-Star starters

The starters for the 2024-25 NBA All-Star Game were announced on Thursday night, and there will be a lot of familiar faces taking place in this year's event.

January 23, 2025  |  NHL

Watch: Brad Marchand's new, outrageous way to frustrate opponent crosses a line

It will be fascinating to see what the NHL does in terms of discipline in the form of a potential fine or suspension.

January 23, 2025  |  College Football

Bill Belichick's UNC coaching debut gets moved to big TV spot

This is a significant change and shows the power of having a big-name coach in charge of your program.

January 23, 2025  |  NHL

Looking at NHL's biggest buyers, sellers ahead of trade deadline

The NHL trade deadline (March 7) is a little more than a month away and teams are already starting to position themselves as buyers and sellers. So let's take a look at four teams that could be positioned to be the most aggressive buyers, and four teams that could be looking to sell the most. 

January 21, 2025  |  NBA

Suns loading up on first-round picks in trade with Jazz

The Phoenix Suns seem to be loading up and positioning themselves for a potential blockbuster trade.

January 21, 2025  |  NHL

Oilers release bizarre statement regarding Connor McDavid suspension

The NHL's star players have a right to be frustrated with how they are treated. But the suspension is justified. 

January 21, 2025  |  New England Patriots

Patriots reportedly bringing back familiar face for offensive coordinator role

The New England Patriots and Josh McDaniels simply can not quit going back to each other.

January 21, 2025  |  Minnesota Vikings

Vikings reward HC Kevin O'Connell with new contract extension

While several teams around the NFL are trying to find their next head coach, the Minnesota Vikings already have the man they believe in for their job. They are also taking great steps to make sure he does not get away anytime soon.

January 16, 2025  |  Pittsburgh Penguins

Evgeni Malkin's missing Stanley Cup rings located in surprising place 

Word surfaced on Tuesday night that the home of Pittsburgh Penguins superstar Evgeni Malkin was burglarized over the weekend while he was at one of the team's home games.

January 16, 2025  |  Las Vegas Raiders

Tom Brady's agent gives update on whether he will continue broadcasting career

While there is an argument to be made that Brady is the best player in league history, that greatness did not translate over to the broadcast booth.

January 16, 2025  |  NHL

Four superstars who should be headlining the intense NHL MVP race

The NFL is not the only sport that is going to have an intense MVP debate.

January 14, 2025  |  Dallas Stars

Watch: Stars' Matt Duchene scores incredible between-the-legs goal

Duchene's latest goal was one of the prettiest goals he has ever scored.

January 14, 2025  |  MLB

Roki Sasaki might not want to be 'center of attention' with MLB team

The Roki Sasaki sweepstakes is reportedly down to three teams.