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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

Bill O'Brien set to join Big Ten powerhouse as offensive coordinator

O'Brien spent the 2023 season as the offensive coordinator for the Patriots, producing one of the NFL's worst offenses.

Watch: Mike Tomlin not the first Steelers coach to get angry over question regarding his future

Much like current Pittsburgh Steelers HC Mike Tomlin, Hall of Famer Chuck Noll wasn't having any questions about his future back in the day.

Lions safety 'cool' with reputation for controversial hits

Detroit Lions safety Kerby Joseph tried to explain away his devastating hit on the knee of Los Angeles Rams TE Tyler Higbee.

Five Hart Trophy candidates at halfway point of NHL season

The 2023-24 NHL season has officially reached its halfway point this month, so it's time to check in on some midseason MVP candidates.

Bills are recruiting snow shovelers again due to most recent snowstorm

The Buffalo Bills are in need of snow shovelers for the second week in a row.

Who's facing the most pressure to win in the NFL divisional round?

The divisional round of the NFL playoffs kicks off on Saturday and there are a few surprising teams still standing, including the Houston Texans, Green Bay Packers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Steelers QB Kenny Pickett did not speak to media at locker clean out day

The Steelers held their final media availability for players on Tuesday, and there was one player noticeably quiet. That would be quarterback — and team captain — Kenny Pickett.

Lions ticket prices more than double any other divisional round game

After winning their first playoff game in more than 30 years, the Lions have another home playoff game on Sunday against the Bucs. If you want to see that game in person, though, it is going to cost you a significant amount of money. 

Steelers HC Mike Tomlin needs to get these two things right

Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin informed the team on Tuesday that he is planning on returning for the 2024 season and that reports of him stepping aside were unfounded, according to a report from NFL Network. 

Micah Parsons, Myles Garrett were non-factors at the worst possible time

Browns edge rush Myles Garrett and Cowboys edge rusher Micah Parsons are two of the best players in the NFL. They are dominant, game-changing forces on defense that both have a strong argument to win NFL Defensive Player of the Year this season.

The Cowboys' playoff failures reach a historic new low

Another year, another miserable playoff failure for the Cowboys. Now it is starting to reach historic levels. 

New York governor says Steelers-Bills playoff game will not be delayed again

New York governor Kathy Hochul announced at a press conference on Sunday that the Pittsburgh Steelers and Buffalo Bills playoff game will not be delayed for a second time.

Chargers will be first NFL team to meet with Jim Harbaugh

The Los Angeles Chargers haven't put it together with QB Justin Herbert quite yet. Could Jim Harbaugh be the one to fix that?

Dolphins need a lot of fixes to go from pretender to contender

The Miami Dolphins' 26-7 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs on Super Wild Card Weekend was another emphatic statement to their status as a Super Bowl pretender instead of a contender.

Takeaways from Browns-Texans playoff game: Houston delivers huge message by crushing Cleveland

The Texans continued their incredible season on Saturday with a 45-14 domination of the Browns, sending them to the Divisional Round of the AFC playoffs. 

Watch: Texans pull away as Browns QB Joe Flacco throws back-to-back pick-sixes

As good as Joe Flacco has played for the Browns, there has been one big negative to his play. Turnovers. 

Watch: Texans defender looks like he's breakdancing on Joe Flacco

Houston Texans CB Desmond King and Cleveland Browns QB Joe Flacco had an unintentional moment at the start of Super Wild Card Weekend.

Alabama HC job is huge risk with potentially enormous reward for Kalen DeBoer

There is no job in college football bigger than Alabama head football coach. If you win big, you become a legend. If you lose a few games, the school may quickly toss you aside.

Ravens could get key player back for playoffs

Some big injury news emerged for the Ravens on Friday as they announced star tight end Mark Andrews has returned to practice and has been officially designated to return.

Ranking the 14 starting QBs in NFL playoffs

The NFL playoffs begin Saturday as wild-card weekend kicks off, so let's rank the starting quarterbacks in the 14-team field.

Commanders to hire Super Bowl-tested 49ers assistant for GM role

The Washington Commanders have their new general manager, and he is bringing plenty of Super Bowl experience with him.

Three surprising playoff contenders have emerged at NHL's halfway point

The 2023-24 NHL season has officially reached the halfway point and some surprising teams have emerged as unexpected Stanley Cup contenders.

Raiders risk losing Antonio Pierce as he is set to interview with AFC team

If the Las Vegas Raiders are not careful they might lose their players' choice to be the team's new head coach.

Colts QB Anthony Richardson not looking to change playing style

Indianapolis Colts QB Anthony Richardson doesn't want to change how he plays, but he does want to be smarter about his execution.

Mets get short-term solution with Pete Alonso

Alonso is one of the best right-handed power hitters in baseball and the Mets' best player.