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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

Latest College Football Playoff rankings have new No. 1 team

There is finally a change at the top of the latest College Football Playoff rankings.

Lions adding veteran pass-rusher for stretch run

The Lions already have one of the best teams in the NFC and are looking to add a little more juice to their pass rush for the stretch run of the regular season and playoffs.

Five non-quarterback rookies that are standing out in NFL this season

It is not just quarterbacks that can impact a team. So let's take a look five non-quarterback rookies that are having big years.

Latest Patriots cut highlights failures of team's recent draft classes

The New England Patriots are waiving cornerback Jack Jones on Monday, highlighting one of the biggest problems head coach Bill Belichick and the team has faced in the post-Tom Brady era.

Bills' future schedule makes Denver game near must-win

The Buffalo Bills enter Monday night's game against the Denver Broncos on the outside of the AFC playoff picture. That alone is a pretty shocking development 10 weeks into the season, but things could really start to get tense for the Bills if they are not able to get a win on Monday.

James Franklin needs to take more responsibility for Penn State's offensive failures

When the assistant coaches and players keep changing but the results remain consistent, it is probably a good bet that the one constant — in this case Franklin — is the source of most of the problems.

The one key thing driving Steelers' improbable success

After Sunday's 23-19 win over the Green Bay Packers, the Pittsburgh Steelers are 6-3, in the top wild-card spot in the AFC and just a half-game behind the Baltimore Ravens (who they have already beaten this season) for the top spot in the AFC North.

Mississippi State fires head football coach after 10 months

Mississippi State announced on Monday that it has fired head football coach Zach Arnett after just 10 months on the job.

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones dreaming of home playoff game after another dominant win

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones wants to stay at home for the playoffs. And for good reason.

Brandon Staley and the Chargers defense wasting another year of Justin Herbert

Los Angeles Chargers fans have to be tired of seeing this same movie week after week, year after year. 

Watch: Incredible Kyler Murray scramble helps set up Cardinals win

The Cardinals welcomed starting quarterback Kyler Murray on Sunday and he wasted no time in showing what kind of impact player he can still be.

Steelers have major linebacker issue after latest injury

The Pittsburgh Steelers might have defeated the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, but they likely lost LB Kwon Alexander for the rest of the season.

Houston Texans have path to playoffs

The two most important people in an NFL organization are the starting quarterback and the head coach. Get those two positions right and everything else falls into place.

Connor Bedard has breakout game for Blackhawks

Connor Bedard has given fans some glimpses of brilliance, but he really put everything together on Thursday night.

Week 10 NFC West predictions: Seahawks bounce back, 49ers do not

The NFC West had an absolutely brutal performance in Week 9, scoring only six points total in losing three games. The Seattle Seahawks and Los Angeles Rams each scored three points in their blowout losses, while the Cardinals got shut out. Here's how Week 10 will shake out.

Deion Sanders offers hint as to when Shedeur Sanders will enter NFL Draft

Even though University of Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders has made no official announcement on his NFL Draft plans, his dad and head coach, Deion Sanders, has had plenty to say on the subject.

Ohio State holds top spot in College Football Playoff ranking

There is no change at the top of the College Football Playoff rankings this week as the Ohio State Buckeyes hold onto their No. 1 spot for the second week in a row.

Yankees GM aggressively pushes back on narrative that team is driven by analytics

New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman is tired of hearing about how his team is driven by analytics, and aggressively pushed back on that notion Tuesday when meeting with the media. 

Recently reinstated WR Martavis Bryant signs with new team after five years out of NFL

Bryant last played in the NFL during the 2018 season when he was a member of the Oakland Raiders.

NFL Week 9 losers: Dolphins can't change the narrative, Bryce Young struggles again

Not everybody came up roses during Sunday's slate of NFL games. Checking in on the worst moments and performances from Week 9.

Ke'Bryan Hayes ending Nolan Arenado's streak highlights Gold Glove winners

The 2023 Gold Glove winners were announced on Sunday evening, and this year's group includes 13 first-time winners.

Cardinals made mockery of quarterback situation

The Arizona Cardinals were shut out 27-0, by the Cleveland Browns on Sunday and it was a result they very much deserved.

Joshua Dobbs led Vikings to win despite not knowing team's plays, teammates' full names

Minnesota Vikings QB Joshua Dobbs somehow successfully helped defeat the Atlanta Falcons without knowing the playbook or all of his teammates' full names.

Dolphins again show they are Super Bowl pretender

The Dolphins had another opportunity to prove the doubters wrong on Sunday morning in Frankfurt when they played the Kansas City Chiefs. They again came out on the wrong end of a 21-14 result. 

Washington extends winning streak to 16 games with huge offensive showing at USC

The Washington Huskies were road warriors and then some on Saturday,