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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

Ravens have big injury concern on offense going into game vs. Texans

The Ravems are going to be facing some big potential injury concerns going into the game on the offensive side of the ball that could make an already difficult task even tougher.

Steelers set to get several key players back for Christmas game with Chiefs

The Steelers are tied with the Ravens for the top spot in the AFC North entering the week but still control the division.

NFL Week 16 winners, losers: Jayden Daniels magic, Jonathan Taylor redemption

With most of the NFL Week 16 schedule in the books, it is time to take a look at some of the biggest winners and losers from around the league on Sunday.

Raiders snap 10-game losing streak, but may have cost themselves No. 1 pick

The Las Vegas Raiders snapped their 10-game losing streak on Sunday with a 19-14 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars. Their win might have also been the New York Giants' gain.

Nationals acquire much-needed 1B bat in trade with Rangers 

Even though they have lost more than 90 games four years in a row, the Washington Nationals have started to assemble a really talented young team with some serious upside.

NFC playoff picture coming into focus as several teams eliminated in Week 16

Thanks to the Washington Commanders' stunning come-from-behind win over the Eagles, the Cowboys and San Francisco 49ers were officially eliminated from playoff contention this season. 

CFP takeaways: Ohio State dominates Tennessee, sets up Oregon rematch 

The Ohio State Buckeyes are advancing in the College Football Playoff thanks to a decisive 42-17 win over the Tennessee Volunteers on Saturday night. 

Tyson Fury's future in doubt after another loss to Oleksandr Usyk

Oleksandr Usyk defeated Tyson Fury for the second time within a year on Saturday, winning a unanimous decision to hold on to his WBC, WBA and WBO world heavyweight titles.

Saturday's significant injuries are bad look for NFL schedule-makers

The Pittsburgh Steelers, Baltimore Ravens, Kansas City Chiefs and Houston Texans were not done any favors by the NFL's schedule-makers for the stretch run of the 2024 season.

Diamondbacks fill 1B hole in big trade with Guardians

After losing their long-time starting first baseman, Christian Walker, to the Houston Astros in free agency this past week, the Arizona Diamondbacks may have found their replacement. 

CFP takeaways: Notre Dame sends strong message with dominant win over Indiana

The 2024 College Football Playoff opened on Friday night with No. 7 seed Notre Dame earning a convincing 27-17 win over No. 10 seed Indiana.

Watch: Notre Dame opens scoring in CFP with incredible 98-yard TD run

The opening game of the 2024 College Football Playoff between Notre Dame and Indiana got off to an electrifying start on Friday night.

Myles Garrett delivers ominous message to Browns regarding future

All of this should be sounding alarm bells for the Browns front office and ownership. 

Ravens officially part ways with big trade-deadline acquisition

The Baltimore Ravens trade for wide receiver Diontae Johnson at the NFL trade deadline has officially turned out to be a flop.

'TNF' takeaways: Chargers respond with huge comeback win over Broncos

The Los Angeles Chargers improved to 9-6 with an impressive 34-27 win over the Denver Broncos on Thursday night that saw them overcome an 11-point second half deficit.

Watch: Chargers score on rare play that hasn't happened since 1976

It is only the seventh successful attempt in NFL history — and the first since 1976. 

Watch: Broncos get benefit of missed call on touchdown vs. Chargers

The Denver Broncos got off to a fast start in Thursday's huge AFC West game against the Los Angeles Chargers, jumping out to a 21-10 lead in the second quarter.

Watch: Nets' Nic Claxton ejected for throwing ball into stands

Brooklyn Nets center Nic Claxton has had a problem staying in games this season, and that continued on Thursday night against the Toronto Raptors.

Cowboys star puts hatred of Eagles over potential playoff spot

Micah Parsons took his hatred of the Eagles to a new level.

Rangers' slide might only get worse with upcoming slate

After winning the Presidents' Trophy with the NHL's best record in 2023-24 and reaching the Eastern Conference Final, the New York Rangers entered this season with Stanley Cup expectations.

Sabres' losing streak reaches 11 games after latest humiliation

The Buffalo Sabres' 2024-25 season is going from bad to embarrassing.

Cardinals keep defensive star with lucrative contract extension

He has spent all eight years of his career in Arizona and has become one of the league's top safeties.

Cubs have no excuse to not make another blockbuster move

The Chicago Cubs trade of Cody Bellinger to the New York Yankees on Tuesday night was not about the return. 

Michael Vick lands college football head-coaching job

He will be taking over an FCS program that went 15-31 over the past four seasons.

Patriots HC gives baffling answer regarding Drake Maye usage

Jerod Mayo's first year as head coach of the New England Patriots has resulted in a lot of losing, and a lot of instances where Mayo has not always taken accountability for the team's failures.