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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

Is this the 49ers' best chance at winning a Super Bowl?

The San Francisco 49ers have been one of the NFL's best franchises in the Kyle Shanahan era, but they are still one big step away from the top of the mountain -- winning an actual Super Bowl championship. 

NHL players returning to international tournaments starting in 2025

NHL players have not appeared in an international, best-on-best tournament since the 2016 World Cup of Hockey.

NFL is again considering XFL kickoff rule change

To reduce concussions around the league, the NFL has made significant rule changes to try and reduce the number of kickoffs.

Red Sox finally make big move, but will it impact the team?

The Boston Red Sox finally made a big move this offseason, but it's probably not one that is going to have an immediate impact on the field. 

Orioles acquire former Cy Young winner in blockbuster trade

Baltimore Orioles fans are having a pretty amazing week.

New Patriots offensive coordinator has tough job in front of him

There's no shortage of issues for new offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt to address.

Packers GM says team will not consider trade of defensive star

It doesn't sound like Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst has any interest in even considering the possibility of trading his star cornerback.

South Carolina makes another big statement, gets rare road win over top-5 team

Tuesday was not a good night to be a top-five men's basketball team. 

Georgia Tech pulls off another stunning upset beating No. 3 North Carolina

The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets have not won a ton of games this season, but they have made the most of them by pulling off two massive upsets. 

Four NHL players facing sexual assault charges in Canada

Four NHL players, and a fifth player who had been playing overseas are facing criminal charges in a 2018 sexual assault case in London, Ontario.

Orioles fans have reason for optimism as John Angelos sells team

Baltimore Orioles fans might be feeling a lot better about their team's long-term outlook.

Should Steelers target QB who has history with new OC?

Could the Steelers set their sights on a veteran QB who has found success under new OC Arthur Smith?

Dan Campbell's fourth down aggressiveness comes back to haunt Lions

Lions head coach Dan Campbell is one of the most aggressive coaches in the NFL when it comes to going for fourth downs. That aggressiveness has played a big role in Detroit's rise to Super Bowl contender. 

Watch: Lions fans packed Ford Field for NFC title game, which is not being played there

Lions fans packed Ford Field on Sunday to watch the NFC Championship game against the 49ers. They did so even though the game is being played at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, which is approximately 2,424 miles away. 

Ravens coaching staff failed team with offensive game plan

A lot of things went wrong for the Ravens in their 17-10 AFC Championship loss to the Chiefs on Sunday. The performance of their coaching staff is near the top of the list. 

Watch: Lions WR Jameson Williams opens NFC Championship game with explosive touchdown run

The Detroit Lions came out swinging against the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship game.

Takeaways from AFC Championship: Chiefs defense dominates to clinch Super Bowl berth

The Chiefs are on their way to another Super Bowl after defeating the Ravens, 17-10, during Sunday's AFC Championship game. 

Purdue big man Zach Edey hits milestones, joins exclusive list

Purdue big man Zach Edey continued his dominant college career on Sunday by becoming just the sixth player in Big Ten history to ever hit 2,000 career points and 1,000 career rebounds.

Chiefs TE Travis Kelce breaks Jerry Rice playoff record

With seven receptions in the first half of Sunday's AFC Championship game Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce broke Jerry Rice's longstanding record for most career playoff receptions.

Oilers are NHL's hottest team as winning streak reaches 16 games

The Edmonton Oilers are playing dazzling hockey and have now run their winning streak to 16 consecutive games.

Patriots expected to stay in-house to fill defensive coordinator position

When the Patriots promoted Jerod Mayo to head coach, replacing Bill Belichick, it created an opening for the team's defensive coordinator position. They are also staying in-house and promoting from within to fill that spot.

BYU student section asked to remove 'Horns down' shirts against Texas

It's another chapter in the Longhorns' ongoing battle against teams and fans taunting them with anything related to "Horns down."

49ers offensive weapon could have expanded role in NFC Championship Game

He's one of the NFL's most flexible offensive players due to his ability to impact both the passing game and the running game.

General Motors pushing back production for Lions NFC title game

The Detroit Lions are just one win away from reaching their first-ever Super Bowl, and the Motor City is understandably excited about it.

Ravens will have star player back for AFC Championship Game

The Baltimore Ravens are getting one of their best players back for Sunday's AFC Championship game against the Kansas City Chiefs.