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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

Patriots' title window can reopen with Drake Maye at QB

There is a path there for the Patriots to potentially get back into the playoffs this season. That alone would be a significant step forward in their rebuild and really signify they might be on their way back to serious contention. 

Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield delivers early MVP statement

Even though the 2025 NFL season is only six weeks old, there is a clear front-runner starting to emerge in the league's MVP race. It just might not be the player anybody would have put at the top of the list when the season began.

Tua Tagovailoa voices concerns about certain Dolphins teammates 

When asked a question about how the Dolphins players avoid taking on a "woe is us" mentality in the face of these losses, Tagovailoa said it all started with leadership.

MLB playoff takeaways: Brewers knock off Cubs, but bigger challenge awaits 

Here are some takeaways from the Brewers' Game 5 win.

No. 7 Indiana has arrived as a national championship contender

The 2024 season was Indiana's best football season to date. The 2025 season is shaping up to be even better.

Penn State has reached point of no return with James Franklin

The narrative has always been that James Franklin can't win big games. Now, evidently, he can't even win small games. It's clear he needs to go.

Florida State's once-promising season is slipping away

Florida State gave its fans some real reason for optimism when it opened the 2025 season with a stunning upset win over then-No. 8-ranked Alabama.

MLB playoff takeaways: Mariners outlast Tigers in 15-inning classic to reach ALCS

For the first time since the 2001 season, the Seattle Mariners are on their way to the ALCS.

Ravens get disappointing Lamar Jackson update as they look to salvage season

The Baltimore Ravens are facing what has to be considered a must-win game on Sunday against the Los Angeles Rams.

Jonathan Toews returns to NHL after two years, gets huge welcome in Winnipeg

After sitting out the previous two seasons and looking like his NHL career was over, three-time Stanley Cup champion Jonathan Toews made his return on Thursday night.

'TNF' takeaways: Jaxson Dart has changed everything for Giants as Eagles keep spiraling

The New York Giants and their fans might be feeling something they have not felt in a long time: hope.

Eagles add another insufferable layer to 'tush push' discourse

Are you tired of talking about the Eagles' use of the "tush push" yet? 

Phillies eliminated from NLDS with crushing walk-off error

It was not the type of dramatic walk-off win that usually gets seen on highlight reels.

Yankees need to bring back 'Evil Empire' mentality

It's all about the mindset. Or more specifically, the lack of a mindset that used to make them winners.

Penguins get promising glimpse of future in impressive season-opening win

It has to make Penguins management and their coaching staff extremely excited. 

Blackhawks are likely headed for another lost season

At first glance, and if you were only looking at the final score, it might be easy to look at the Chicago Blackhawks' 3-2 loss to the Florida Panthers on Tuesday night as a somewhat promising start to their 2025-26 season.

Cardinals punish HC Jonathan Gannon for sideline altercation with Emari Demercado

Gannon apologized for the altercation, but the Cardinals are still issuing their own form of discipline.

Ravens make desperation trade to shake up struggling defense

Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh suggested on Monday that changes could be coming for his struggling team. On Tuesday, they did in the form of a trade to shake-up the team's historically bad defense.

MLB playoff takeaways: This could be Aaron Boone's last chance

Here are some key takeaways from Sunday's MLB games.

Blue Jays keep delivering same message: They're better than the Yankees

The Toronto Blue Jays took complete control of their ALDS series on Sunday afternoon, taking a 2-0 series lead with a 13-7 win over the New York Yankees.

Cardinals give game away to Titans with embarrassing series of mistakes

This was not just a matter of the Titans rallying back and winning the game. This was literally about the Cardinals giving the football game away.

NFL Week 5 winners, losers: C.J. Stroud gets right; Aaron Glenn's awful start

With most of the NFL Week 5 schedule in the books, it is time to take a look at some of the biggest winners and losers around the league from Sunday.

Aces take control of WNBA Finals with dominant Game 2 win

The Las Vegas Aces are two wins away from another WNBA championship thanks to their 91-78 win over the Phoenix Mercury on Sunday afternoon.

Ravens defense has been historically bad through five games

The Ravens' only continues what has been the worst start defensively for the Ravens in their franchise history, but it is now one of the worst starts through five games in the history of the NFL.