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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

Snow could play significant role in Chiefs-Broncos game

The city of Denver is in the direct line of a winter storm that is expected to dump 6-12 inches of snow, which could be beneficial to the Broncos.

As Baker Mayfield struggles, Buccaneers pegged for Pac-12 QB in mock draft

You can't go anywhere in the NFL without an above-average quarterback. Look for the Bucs to find a long-term solution at the position on the first day of the draft on April 25, 2024.

Cardinals HC gives injury update on QB Kyler Murray

The Arizona Cardinals are getting closer to seeing the return of quarterback Kyler Murray.

Does new mock draft signal end of Russell Wilson era in Denver?

When a team has a chance to find a potential long-term answer at quarterback (which the Broncos very likely will this offseason), it must advantage of that opportunity.

World Series team listed as one of the favorites to sign Shohei Ohtani in free agency

The Texas Rangers are just four wins away from their first-ever World Series title, and according to one baseball insider they might be the leading contenders to land another big win after the season in free agency.

Steelers should target two positions at NFL trade deadline

With the Steelers sitting at 4-2 in the AFC playoff race and facing a big set of three consecutive home games they have a chance to make a really big move.

Watch: Buccaneers wide receiver had no idea how close he was to game-ending Hail Mary

All Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin had to do was turn around and look up a split second sooner.

Senators give positive update on defenseman who left game on stretcher

The Ottawa Senators offered an encouraging update on injured defenseman Erik Brannstrom, who had to leave his team's game against the New York Islanders on a stretcher following a check from the Cal Clutterbuck.

Ravens lineman has chance for rare accomplishment this week

The Ravens are big favorites to beat the Cardinals on Sunday, and if they do it will give offensive lineman Kevin Zeitler a very rare accomplishment.

Ignore the critics: Why this year's World Series matchup is actually great

This year's World Series matchup between the Texas Rangers and Arizona Diamondbacks seems to have its share of critics for a variety of reasons. But there's plenty of reasons to be pleased with the matchup as well.

Week 8 NFC West predictions: 49ers' slump will continue

Let's take a quick run around the division and make some predictions for this week.

The 2023 season was a huge missed opportunity for Phillies

Normally there is no shame in reaching Game 7 of the League Championship series and falling short. That is what happened to the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday night in a 4-2 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks, sending the latter to its first World Series since the 2001 season and ending the Phillies' chances of claiming their third championship. 

Three takeaways as D-backs silence Phillies bats, advance to World Series

The 2023 World Series matchup is set. After back-to-back Game 7s, this year's series will be one of the most unlikely matchups we have seen in quite some time as the Arizona Diamondbacks will play the Texas Rangers.

Broncos' Kareem Jackson has suspension reduced after appeal

The NFL sent a big message to Broncos defensive back Kareem Jackson that it was not going to tolerate his illegal hits and suspended him for four games after his latest ejection on Sunday.

CFB insiders call for Michigan to be potentially banned from Big Ten title game over sign stealing

Several college football writers are now starting to float the idea of potentially banning the team from this year's Big Ten championship game pending the results of the investigation.

Three takeaways as the Rangers force Game 7 in ALCS

We will have at least one Game 7 to decide a World Series berth as the Rangers bashed their way to a 9-2 win over the Astros on Sunday night. That sets the stage for winner-take-all game on Monday night in Houston.

Commanders defensive star profanely voices displeasure with repeated losing

Washington Commanders defensive tackle Jonathan Allen isn't happy with losing. And he let the world know about it after his team fell to the the NFC East basement-dwelling New York Giants on Sunday.

Steelers keep doing just enough to win, even if it is ugly

The Pittsburgh Steelers are like water torture to opposing teams, barely doing anything at first before causing pain late.

Watch: Broncos' Kareem Jackson ejected again, keeps delivering dirty hits

The NFL keeps trying to send a message to Broncos defensive back Kareem Jackson and he is either unwilling or unable to receive it.

Watch: Questionable pass interference call helps Browns get last minute win over Colts

The wildest game of the 1 p.m. window on Sunday was the Browns' 39-38 win over the Colts, a back-and-forth game that featured a shocking backup quarterback duel between P.J. Walker (Cleveland) and Gardner Minshew (Indianapolis).

The Bills look nothing like a championship team this season

The Bills are supposed to be one of the NFL's elite teams and a top-tier Super Bowl contender. They have looked nothing like that at times this season, and that has been especially the case over the past three weeks.

Michigan State issues apology after showing Hitler image on scoreboard

The Michigan State Spartans humiliated themselves in multiple ways on Saturday.

Watch: Utah sinks USC again with walk-off field goal

The Utah Utes are quite the thorn in the side of the USC Trojans. After beating USC twice during the 2022 season to help knock USC out of the College Football Playoff, the Utes delivered another crushing blow to their conference rivals on Saturday night with a 34-32 win that was capped off with a 38-yard walk-off field goal from Cole Becker.

Astros reliever suspended two games for throwing at Rangers star, sparking brawl

Rangers outfielder Adolis Garcia believed that Astros relief pitcher Bryan Abreu intentionally hit him in the eighth inning of Friday's ALCS game, sparking a benches clearing brawl and the ejections of Abreu, Garcia and Astros manager Dusty Baker.

Broncos not expected to have fire sale, but they probably should

Teams in this sort of position should not have any untouchables on their roster.