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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

Colin Kaepernick writes letter to Jets asking for role on practice squad

Despite countless teams needing quarterback help over the seven seasons since then, and Kaepernick's commitment to continuing to try to regain a spot in the NFL, nobody has given him an opportunity. 

Struggling Steelers offense has still produced one shockingly impressive stat

Who would have thought that a Matt Canada-coached offense would have produced this stat?

Week 3 losers: Jets have QB problem, Cowboys red-zone failures

Not every player, coach and team can shine. With that in mind, let's look at some of the more unremarkable moments and performances from Week 3.

Cardinals keep giving teams headaches, shock Cowboys for first win

The popular consensus around the 2023 NFL season is that the Cardinals are the worst team in football and that their front office might even be tanking the season for draft position after gutting the roster of veterans this offseason.

Colts kicker sets NFL record in win over Ravens

Indianapolis Colts kicker Matt Gay booted his team's way to victory with multiple field goals over 50 yards, including the 53-yard winner in overtime against the Baltimore Ravens. Making it all the more impressive, Gay did so in poor weather.

Sean Payton era is off to a humiliating start for the Denver Broncos

The Denver Broncos looked like they did not even belong on the field against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, losing by 50 points. Russell Wilson and Sean Payton are only cooking up disaster at this point.

Watch: Ohio State coach calls out Lou Holtz in epic post-game interview

Ohio State head coach Ryan Day had some words for the 86-year-old Lou Holtz.

Watch: Ohio State beats Notre Dame with last-second TD

The biggest college football game of the day lived up to the hype as No. 6 Ohio State beat No. 9 Notre Dame, 17-14, thanks to a last second touchdown by Chip Trayanum with one second remaining on the clock. 

Watch: James Madison coach brings out cell phone to complain about call

A member of James Madison's coaching staff attempted to use a cell phone to correct an officiating call. The gambit did not work.

Browns QB Deshaun Watson fined three times, including for 'gun themed celebration'

Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson was fined a total of $35,513 for three separate incidents in their 22-16 loss to the Steelers on Monday night.

Colorado gets big reality check, still unfinished product even with improvement

Colorado probably didn't fully deserve the No. 19 ranking going into Saturday, and all of the hype has likely put a significant target on the Buffs' backs.

Bears' rotten week continues with stolen stadium equipment

Soldier Field staff reported that the thieves tore down a security fence and drove the equipment off of the property.

Colts need to learn from Andrew Luck experience and protect Anthony Richardson better

Young quarterbacks who take a lot of hits and do not have help around them do not tend to do well long term. They lose confidence, they get injured and sometimes (like Luck) they retire. 

NFL offers lame explanation for why 49ers lineman was not ejected for punching player

According to NFL rules, any player who punches is another player is automatically ejected — except, apparently, when Trent Williams does it.

Mets join infamous group of disappointing teams

The New York Mets' 5-4 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday night was noteworthy because it was the 82nd time they checked a result into the loss column in the 2023 season. 

It is not going to get any easier for the Giants after ugly start

After a second blowout loss in three games, the New York Giants are off to a 1-2 start and already facing an uphill battle in a very tough NFC East.  Even worse news for Giants fans is that the road is not going to get any easier over the next few weeks.

Watch: Al Michaels has to correct himself after shorting 49ers Super Bowl title

Al Michaels has faced more criticism for his broadcast performance over the past couple of years than at probably any point in his career, and after a rocky start to this year's "Thursday Night Football" broadcasts, he had another noticeable gaffe this week.

'Thursday Night Football' broadcast produced graphic animation of Brock Purdy's surgery

Sports broadcasts, and especially football broadcasts, do not like to show replays of graphic or gruesome injuries. We were reminded of that on Monday night when ESPN declined to show the leg injury suffered by Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb.

Eagles star WR has no issue with QB Jalen Hurts after sideline incident

An underlying subplot to come out of the Philadelphia Eagles' Week 2 win over the Minnesota Vikings was a sideline incident involving star wide receiver A.J. Brown and quarterback Jalen Hurts.

Lincoln Riley, USC rescind suspension for reporter

Rescinding the suspension is the right move, especially given the context of everything that happened.

Week 3 NFC West predictions: 49ers dominate, Rams pull off upset

NFC West teams split their games in Week 2 with the 49ers improving to 2-0, while the Seahawks picked up their first win of the season. Here are the predictions for their Week 3 slate of games.  

USC under fire for suspending media access to writer

College football coaches can be some of the most controlling people in sports. They can be controlling with their players, their program, and especially with the message that is sent out about their team.

49ers GM explains why team isn't likely to make another bold trade-deadline move

49ers general manager John Lynch is not afraid to make bold moves, and especially when it comes to the NFL trade deadline.

Giants need to think long-term before rushing Saquon Barkley back

The New York Giants come-from-behind win in Arizona on Sunday game with a significant price as superstar running back Saquon Barkley left the game late in the fourth quarter after spraining his ankle.