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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

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.

Pinstripe Bowl could (and should) make Pitt-Penn State renew rivalry 

The Pittsburgh Panthers and Penn State Nittany Lions have a long-standing rivalry that has mostly been put on hold over the past 25 years.

Columbus had a rotten sports day against Pittsburgh

It is a good thing for the Ohio State football team that it is not playing Pitt this weekend, because two of the main Columbus, Ohio sports teams had pretty rotten days against teams from Pittsburgh on Friday.

Sabres' only hope for success is if Terry Pegula sells the team

Bad teams that are always bad tend to stay bad for a reason. You just have to pinpoint what that reason is. It usually starts at the top of the organization. That is the case for the once-proud Buffalo Sabres franchise.

Eagles' grip on NFC East suddenly in danger of slipping away amid spiral, Cowboys' resurgence

The Cowboys should be very confident right now, and the Eagles should not be. 

Takeaways from Black Friday's biggest college football games: Texas A&M loses chance at SEC championship

There were some important college football games on Friday with massive College Football Playoff implications.

Ravens still have a lot of concerns as winning streak ends

The Baltimore Ravens have been one of the biggest stories in the NFL over the past few weeks as they went from 1-5 to the top of the AFC North going into Thursday's game against the Cincinnati Bengals.

Patrick Mahomes will have to be a miracle worker to get Chiefs in the playoffs

The Kansas City Chiefs are not only on the outside of the AFC playoff picture after Thursday's 31-28 loss to the Dallas Cowboys, their playoff chances have dipped below 50% for the first time this season.

Avalanche are best team in NHL, and their staggering numbers prove it

It is not just the fact that the Avalanche have the best record in the NHL that is impressive. It is how much better they have been than everybody else.

Every NFL Thanksgiving game has massive playoff implications

The NFL schedule makers hit a couple of home runs when it came to putting together the schedule for this year's Thanksgiving slate of games.

'Trash': Steelers coaching staff rightfully facing blistering criticism from former players

The vibes around the Pittsburgh Steelers right now are not particularly strong.

College Football Playoff rankings: Miami needs big statement win and help 

The latest College Football Playoff rankings were revealed on Tuesday night, setting the stage for a big ending to the 2025 regular season this weekend.

From A.J. Brown to Joe Burrow: 32 NFL players who need a change of scenery for the 2026 season

The NFL playoff picture is tightening, and with it comes a clearer view of which players around the league may benefit from a change of scenery.

Raiders revolving door of offensive coordinators continues with firing of Chip Kelly

The 2025 Las Vegas Raiders season is turning into an embarrassment, and it continued on Sunday with an ugly 24-10 loss to the Cleveland Browns, dropping them to 2-9 through their first 11 games.

AFC South race is about to get interesting after Colts loss

The Kansas City Chiefs' come-from-behind overtime win over the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday wasn't just important for their playoff chances, it was also important for the race in the AFC South that is about to get very interesting in the coming weeks

NFL Week 12 winners, losers: Chiefs back in it; Eagles offense shows flaws again

Now that most of the NFL's Week 12 schedule is in the books, it is time to take a look at some of the biggest winners and losers of the week.

Steelers are a mess and it's a poor reflection on coaching staff, front office

With their 31-28 loss to the Chicago Bears on Sunday, combined with the Baltimore Ravens' win over the New York Jets, the Pittsburgh Steelers have officially let a three-and-a-half game lead in the AFC North slip away.

Bulls' Nikola Vucevic was in no mood to celebrate after ugly win vs. Wizards

The Chicago Bulls were 121-120 winners over the Washington Wizards on Saturday night, improving to 9-7 on the season.

Georgia Tech blows its chance at CFP with ugly loss to Pitt

Georgia Tech entered Saturday's game against Pitt with a very simple task. Just win. 

Duke ends bowl hopes for Bill Belichick, UNC with gutsy fourth-quarter call

The Duke Blue Devils became bowl eligible on Saturday, while also keeping their slim ACC hopes alive, with a 32-25 win over their in-state rivals, the North Carolina Tar Heels.

Steelers-Bears, Chiefs-Colts highlight NFL's most pivotal Week 12 games

The NFL playoff race is only going to get more intense as the season goes on, and the Week 12 schedule is full of some massive games that could significantly alter playoff chances.

Jeremiyah Love, Notre Dame deliver emphatic statements in 70-7 rout of Syracuse 

It was not only an emphatic win for Notre Dame's playoff chances, but it was also a huge statement for running back Jeremiyah Love in his quest for the Heisman Trophy.

LSU reportedly preparing massive offer for Lane Kiffin as decision looms

Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin is the biggest name in the current college football hiring cycle, and LSU is the team most connected with trying to lure him away.

Brandon Aiyuk's contract extension with 49ers looking like a big misstep

The on-again, off-again relationship between the San Francisco 49ers and star wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk appears to be off again.

'Fool's gold': How concerning is Patriots' soft schedule when it comes to playoff success?

The New England Patriots enter Week 12 in the driver's seat to win the AFC East. However, how they got to this point leads to more questions.