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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

Former Steelers star reinstated by Roger Goodell, eligible to return to NFL

The NFL has officially reinstated wide receiver Martavis Bryant, making him eligible to return to the NFL if he can find a team willing to take a chance on him.

Firing head coach, general manager will cost Raiders enormous amount of money

The only consistency with the Raiders under Davis's watch has been a lot of losing. 

Watch: Brutal missed pass interference costs Oklahoma Bedlam game

Saturday was the last game in the Bedlam rivalry for the foreseeable future, and it was Oklahoma State coming away with a narrow 27-24 win over Oklahoma to hand the Sooners their second loss of the season.

Report: Deion Sanders makes major change at Colorado

With his Colorado Buffaloes having lost four of their past five games and facing a tough schedule the rest of the way, head coach Deion Sanders is reportedly making a major change to his coaching staff.

Browns announce surprising decision on Deshaun Watson

On Friday, the Browns put an end to their QB mystery by removing all injury designations from Watson and announced that he will in fact start Sunday's game.

Winners, losers from the first month of the NHL season

The 2023-24 NHL season is through its first month, so let's look at some winners and losers.

Dolphins need to beat the Chiefs, even if Mike McDaniel downplays result

For as good as the Dolphins have been this season, especially offensively, there is one negative that has followed them around over the first year-and-a-half of McDaniel's tenure.

Kenny Pickett's fourth-quarter heroics make him a frustrating player

There's a lot to be said for making plays in crunch time, and Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett has shown quite a knack for being able to do exactly that. 

Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson still not sure if he can play this week

Another week, another week of quarterback uncertainty for the Cleveland Browns.

Raiders fans shouldn't expect Mark Davis to get next coaching hire right

The Raiders have had eight head coaches under Mark Davis's ownership, with an average tenure of one-and-a-half years.

Commanders' Ron Rivera still hopeful even after trades

The Washington Commanders are 3-5 and just traded away two of the best players on their defensive line. That would seem to indicate that they might be throwing in the towel on the season, but head coach Ron Rivera is not going to listen to any of that talk.

NFC West stock up, down: Rookie altering Seahawks outlook

At the season's midpoint, here's whose stock is up and down in the NFC West.

Raiders fire head coach Josh McDaniels, GM David Ziegler

The sweeping changes to the organization came just hours after the NFL trade deadline came and went, and just 24 hours after their latest loss — an ugly 26-14 defeat.

Diamondbacks' Pavin Smith is having the weirdest World Series experience

Like most baseball players, Pavin Smith has probably waited his entire life for an opportunity to play in the World Series. He will have to keep waiting.

World Series Game 4 takeaways: Rangers on the verge of first championship

The Texas Rangers are just one win away from winning their first World Series title in franchise history thanks to their 11-7 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks in Game 4 of the World Series.

Watch: Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama showed up in perfect Halloween costume

Wembanyama absolutely nailed the costume and the look.

Ohio State tops first CFP rankings as new teams make an appearance

Ohio State has the top spot, followed by defending national champion Georgia at No. 2. 

Rangers have significant injury concerns going into Game 4 of World Series

The Texas Rangers have a 2-1 series lead entering Game 4 of the World Series  but they also have some significant injury concerns regarding two key players.

Steelers should consider Mason Rudolph if Kenny Pickett can't play Thursday

The Steelers can win games with mediocre quarterback play as long as there are no turnovers. Rudolph might have a better chance of giving them that.

NFL Week 8 winners: Will Levis makes big statement for Titans

With most of the Week 8 NFL schedule in the books, let's take a look at some of the biggest winners from the week, starting with a rookie QB's impressive NFL debut.

Watch: Diamondbacks' Ketel Marte sets MLB record for longest postseason hitting streak

Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte doesn't miss in October and now holds the longest postseason hitting streak in baseball history.

Watch: Shilo Sanders ejected for targeting

Colorado Buffaloes defensive back Shilo Sanders was ejected from Saturday's game at UCLA for a targeting infraction against Carsen Ryan.

Dolphins set to get huge addition to defense

The Miami Dolphins have had real issues in pass defense this season, but then again, they haven't been playing with star cornerback Jalen Ramsey. That's about to change.

Sunday's game will reportedly determine Commanders' trade deadline plans

The Washington Commanders are reportedly hinging their trade-deadline strategy on whether or not they defeat the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday. The idea could be problematic for a number of reasons.