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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

College Football Playoff rankings: Miami needs big statement win and help 

The latest College Football Playoff rankings were revealed on Tuesday night, setting the stage for a big ending to the 2025 regular season this weekend.

From A.J. Brown to Joe Burrow: 32 NFL players who need a change of scenery for the 2026 season

The NFL playoff picture is tightening, and with it comes a clearer view of which players around the league may benefit from a change of scenery.

Raiders revolving door of offensive coordinators continues with firing of Chip Kelly

The 2025 Las Vegas Raiders season is turning into an embarrassment, and it continued on Sunday with an ugly 24-10 loss to the Cleveland Browns, dropping them to 2-9 through their first 11 games.

AFC South race is about to get interesting after Colts loss

The Kansas City Chiefs' come-from-behind overtime win over the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday wasn't just important for their playoff chances, it was also important for the race in the AFC South that is about to get very interesting in the coming weeks

NFL Week 12 winners, losers: Chiefs back in it; Eagles offense shows flaws again

Now that most of the NFL's Week 12 schedule is in the books, it is time to take a look at some of the biggest winners and losers of the week.

Steelers are a mess and it's a poor reflection on coaching staff, front office

With their 31-28 loss to the Chicago Bears on Sunday, combined with the Baltimore Ravens' win over the New York Jets, the Pittsburgh Steelers have officially let a three-and-a-half game lead in the AFC North slip away.

Bulls' Nikola Vucevic was in no mood to celebrate after ugly win vs. Wizards

The Chicago Bulls were 121-120 winners over the Washington Wizards on Saturday night, improving to 9-7 on the season.

Georgia Tech blows its chance at CFP with ugly loss to Pitt

Georgia Tech entered Saturday's game against Pitt with a very simple task. Just win. 

Duke ends bowl hopes for Bill Belichick, UNC with gutsy fourth-quarter call

The Duke Blue Devils became bowl eligible on Saturday, while also keeping their slim ACC hopes alive, with a 32-25 win over their in-state rivals, the North Carolina Tar Heels.

Steelers-Bears, Chiefs-Colts highlight NFL's most pivotal Week 12 games

The NFL playoff race is only going to get more intense as the season goes on, and the Week 12 schedule is full of some massive games that could significantly alter playoff chances.

Jeremiyah Love, Notre Dame deliver emphatic statements in 70-7 rout of Syracuse 

It was not only an emphatic win for Notre Dame's playoff chances, but it was also a huge statement for running back Jeremiyah Love in his quest for the Heisman Trophy.

LSU reportedly preparing massive offer for Lane Kiffin as decision looms

Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin is the biggest name in the current college football hiring cycle, and LSU is the team most connected with trying to lure him away.

Brandon Aiyuk's contract extension with 49ers looking like a big misstep

The on-again, off-again relationship between the San Francisco 49ers and star wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk appears to be off again.

'Fool's gold': How concerning is Patriots' soft schedule when it comes to playoff success?

The New England Patriots enter Week 12 in the driver's seat to win the AFC East. However, how they got to this point leads to more questions.

'TNF' takeaways: Texans show they have Super Bowl-quality defense

The NFL Week 12 schedule kicked off on Thursday night with the Houston Texans delivering an impressive — and significant — 23-19 win over the Buffalo Bills, allowing them to keep pace in the AFC playoff race.

Capitals' Alex Ovechkin starting to heat up with first hat trick of season

Washington Capitals superstar Alex Ovechkin was off to a slow start this season, scoring just three goals in his first 15 games.

Can WR Keon Coleman rebuild his career with Bills?

When the Buffalo Bills played the Houston Texans on Thursday night they did so without the services of second-year wide receiver Keon Coleman.

Islanders-Stars game ends with ejection, review and Patrick Roy screaming

The New York Islanders' 3-2 win over the Dallas Stars on Tuesday night ended with complete mayhem.

NFL's decision on Ja'Marr Chase suspension was the right call

The NFL has heard the arguments from Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase regarding his spitting incident against the Pittsburgh Steelers. It did not buy what he was trying to sell. Nor should it have.

Deion Sanders insists he's 'right man' for Colorado head-coaching job, but is he?

The 2025 season has been a trying one for Colorado on the field as the Buffaloes have stumbled to a 3-7 record.

Steelers offense needs to feature massive TE Darnell Washington

If the Pittsburgh Steelers offense has one clear strength to it, it is probably their tight end room where they have three starting caliber players in Pat Freiermuth, Jonnu Smith and Darnell Washington.

Reports of Pirates free-agent spending only magnifies team's problem

There is perhaps no team in Major League Baseball facing more pressure from its own fan base to have a big offseason than the Pittsburgh Pirates. 

Chaos unfolds as benches empty following Rangers-Red Wings game

The Detroit Red Wings were 2-1 winners over the New York Rangers on Sunday night in a game they completely controlled from start to finish. What is going to get most of the headlines from this game, however, is what happened after the game ended.

NFL Week 11 winners, losers: Josh Allen does it all; Shedeur Sanders struggles

With most of the NFL Week 11 schedule in the book it is time to take a look at some of the biggest winners and losers from Sunday's action.

Update on Steelers' Aaron Rodgers revealed following wrist injury

Rodgers exited the game at halftime with a left wrist injury and did not return.