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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

Chiefs' run of consecutive AFC West titles is officially over

With the Houston Texans' 20-10 win over the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday night, the Chiefs' playoff hopes are hanging by a thread.

NFL Week 14 winners, losers: Josh Allen carries Bills; Packers defense delivers

Now that most of the NFL Week 14 schedule is in the books, it is time to take a look at some of the biggest winners and losers from the action.

Jets eliminated from playoff contention as postseason drought reaches 15 years

The New York Jets have not appeared in a playoff game since the 2010 AFC Championship. They will have to wait at least one more year to snap that drought.

Controversial call could have changed AFC North race for Steelers, Ravens

The most pivotal game on the NFL Week 14 schedule was the first-place meeting between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Ravens in the AFC North.

Notre Dame declining bowl game following CFP snub is valid, justified 

The most controversial decision by the College Football Playoff selection committee was the inclusion of three-loss Alabama over two-loss Notre Dame.

Duke wins ACC championship, sets off chaos in CFP

The nuclear option for both the ACC and the College Football Playoff has happened.

Indiana establishes itself as team to beat in CFP with Big Ten championship

If you were one of the few people still not ready to buy into the Indiana Hoosiers, it is time to start.

Browns have to bring QB Deshaun Watson back in 2026

The Cleveland Browns opened the practice window for quarterback Deshaun Watson this week, creating the possibility that he could play at some point before the end of the 2025 season.

Alabama should not be in CFP after SEC Championship no-show

Georgia's emphatic 28-7 win over Alabama in the SEC Championship Game on Saturday punched the Bulldogs' ticket to the College Football Playoff, while also giving them bragging rights in the SEC as conference champions.

College football takeaways: Tulane should be playoff-bound; Ugly JMU win could cause chaos

Here are some key takeaways from the games and what could be ahead on Saturday. 

Capitals turn to food writer to serve as emergency backup goalie vs. Ducks

The Washington Capitals had a new backup goalie on Friday night for their game against the Anaheim Ducks, and it might not be a name most hockey fans are familiar with.

Risky move might be Cowboys' best option for George Pickens

The Dallas Cowboys' experience with wide receiver George Pickens has, for the most part, gone better than anybody could have reasonably expected this season.

Penn State salvages embarrassing head-coaching search with strong Matt Campbell hire

As embarrassing as it looked at times, the only thing that matters for Penn State is it may have actually found itself one heck of a football coach.

Lions RB Jahmyr Gibbs ties Barry Sanders record in win

There were a lot of stars in Detroit's win, and that includes third-year running back Jahmyr Gibbs. 

'TNF' takeaways: Cowboys defense remains big issue in loss to Lions 

The Detroit Lions scored a massive win in their push for a playoff spot on Thursday night, opening a massive Week 14 schedule with a 44-30 win over the Dallas Cowboys.

Bruins' Morgan Geekie has shockingly become one of NHL's top goal-scorers

If you look at the goal-scoring leaders in the NHL through the first two months of the 2025-26 season you will see a lot of names who make sense there.

Pirates, Red Sox both rolling the dice in Johan Oviedo trade

The Pittsburgh Pirates and Boston Red Sox have seemed like ideal trade partners for more than a year now. 

Epic NFL Week 14 schedule will play major role in determining playoff teams

The NFL Week 14 schedule will include a monster slate of games on Sunday that could go a long way in determining which teams make the playoffs and which teams do not.

Ole Miss players push back at Lane Kiffin's claim they wanted him to stay

Lane Kiffin's departure from Ole Miss to LSU, just before the start of the College Football Playoff, has been the talk of the sport for the past week. The drama surrounding it does not appear to be going away anytime soon.

Ice rink for 2026 Olympic hockey tournament is creating major concerns

The men's ice hockey tournament at the 2026 Winter Olympics will feature NHL players for the first time since the 2014 Games in Sochi, Russia, and that is creating a lot of excitement for the tournament.

Penn State may have misevaluated how desirable its HC job is

When Penn State made the decision to fire head coach James Franklin earlier this season, it was almost certainly a move that needed to happen. It was simply time.

Deion Sanders calls Colorado season the 'Last Supper,' promises to get it right

The Colorado Buffaloes concluded a disappointing 3-9 season on Saturday with a 24-14 loss to Kansas State. It was a significant drop off from the 2024 season that ended with an appearance in the Alamo Bowl. 

Vanderbilt QB Diego Pavia makes big Heisman statement vs. Tennessee

No. 14 Vanderbilt's impressive 45-24 win over No. 19 Tennessee on Saturday night may not be enough to get them into the College Football Playoff. But quarterback Diego Pavia's performance in that win may have been enough to get him an invite to New York City for the 2025 Heisman Trophy presentation. 

Colts-Texans, Steelers-Bills filled with playoff race pressure

The Thursday slate of NFL games all had significant playoff implications, both for the teams that won and other teams around the league that were scoreboard watching. Sunday's schedule also has a couple of massive head-to-head games that could play major roles in the playoff race.

Browns willing to give Shedeur Sanders extended look as starter

Shedeur Sanders is such a lightning rod for commentary in the NFL right now that he has made a 3-8 Cleveland Browns team one of the talks of the league.