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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 set another mark for offensive futility

It turns out Mac Jones was not the primary problem for the New England Patriots.

Michigan takes care of business in Big Ten title game, could be CFP's No. 1

Both Michigan and Iowa played their roles to perfection in the Big Ten Championship Game. For better and worse.

Florida State gets the win it needed, but will it be enough?

Going into Saturday's ACC championship game it seemed that all No. 4 Florida State would need to do was beat Louisville to clinch a spot in the College Football Playoff. 

Takeaways as Alabama wins SEC title and sends CFP into chaos

Thanks to their 27-24 win over No. 1 Georgia in the SEC title game on Saturday night, the Alabama Crimson Tide have thrown the College Football Playoffs into chaos. Here are three takeaways on Alabama's win and the potential aftermath.

Watch: Texas fans boo Big 12 commissioner, chant 'S-E-C' after conference title win

Texas Longhorns fans were breaking out the "S-E-C" chant following Saturday's Big 12 conference title. Check back in a year to see if they're still feeling quite so buoyant.

Florida State could be down to third-string QB for ACC title game

The No. 4-ranked Florida State Seminoles might have to dig deeper into their quarterback depth chart for the ACC title game against No. 14 Louisville on Saturday night.

Seahawks in danger of letting playoff spot slip away

The Seattle Seahawks 41-35 loss to the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday night not only extended their current losing streak to three consecutive games, it also dropped them to 6-6 and into a very shaky spot in the NFC playoff race.

Cowboys QB Dak Prescott has message for his critics

No quarterback seems to be under the microscope more than Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott.

Watch: Al Michaels was tired of seeing referee Clete Blakeman on 'TNF'

Referee Clete Blakeman ended up stealing the show in the Dallas Cowboys' 41-35 win over the Seattle Seahawks on "Thursday Night Football," with his crew throwing 25 flags with 19 accepted penalties for a season-high 257 yards.

Watch: Penguins goalie Tristan Jarry scores goal

The Penguins have been desperate for depth scoring for two years now. They got some from a very unexpected source.

49ers HC Kyle Shanahan explains team's preparation for Eagles push play

San Francisco 49ers HC Kyle Shanahan's solution to the Philadelphia Eagles' "tush push" play? Don't let 'em in range to execute it.

Corey Perry issues statement on release from Blackhawks

Veteran NHL player Corey Perry issued a statement on Thursday offering his first public comments since his contract with the Chicago Blackhawks was terminated on Tuesday.

Week 13 NFC West predictions: Good times roll for 49ers

The San Francisco 49ers are starting to take control of their division, but up next, the NFL-best Philadelphia Eagles. Who prevails? Week 13 predictions for the NFC West.

College Football Playoff rankings: Florida State back into top four, Ohio State falls

The Georgia Bulldogs held onto to their No.1 ranking in the latest College Football Playoff rankings on Tuesday, but there were some other big changes within the top four.

Bobby Petrino is returning to the Arkansas coaching staff

The Arkansas Razorbacks are hiring Bobby Petrino to be their new offensive coordinator, bringing him back to the program 12 years after he was fired by the program following a scandal.

Blackhawks give vague answers on why Corey Perry's contract was terminated

The Blackhawks abruptly pulled veteran Corey Perry from the lineup before their Nov. 22 game against the Blue Jackets and did not play him in any games after, only saying he would be away from the team due to a personal matter.

Juan Soto trade a perfect opportunity for Yankees to start acting like the Yankees again

What happened to the Yankees? And how do they get back on track?

Colts will be without star RB for several weeks

The Colts got their update on star running back Jonathan Taylor, and it is probably not the news they wanted.

Week 12 losers: Bad QB play for Jets, Patriots; Sean McDermott holding Bills back

With most of the Week 12 games completed, let's take a look around the league at some of the biggest losers from the week. 

Watch: NFL RedZone studio evacuated during live broadcast

Chaos unfolded during Sunday's NFL RedZone broadcast when host Scott Hanson and the entire crew had to be evacuated from their Inglewood, California studio due to an alarm going off.

Browns lose another QB as Dorian Thompson-Robinson knocked out by huge hit

The lost another quarterback on Sunday when Dorian Thompson-Robinson had to leave their game against the Denver Broncos due to a concussion he sustained on a devastating hit late in the third quarter of their 29-12 loss.

Steelers players downplay 'heated' locker room argument

Word surfaced on Saturday that several Steelers star players were involved in a "heated" locker room argument following their Week 11 13-10 loss to the Browns.

Chiefs TE Travis Kelce adds another incredible accomplishment to resume

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce is already one of the most decorated players to ever play the position, and he keeps adding to his Hall of Fame resume.

Bill Belichick, Patriots offense keep hitting new lows

The New England Patriots keep on finding new ways to sink lower on offense.