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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

Week 8 NFL losers: Mike McDaniel out of excuses; Bears coaching drops ball 

With most of the NFL Week 8 games in the books, it's time to take a look at some of the biggest losers from around the NFL this week. 

Dodgers manager gives encouraging injury update on Shohei Ohtani

This is big news for the Dodgers as they ready for their next World Series outing.

Watch: Dodgers' Teoscar Hernandez, Freddie Freeman deliver back-to-back HRs in World Series Game 2

The baseball was flying out of Dodger Stadium early in Game 2 of the World Series on Saturday night.

Watch: Yankees' Juan Soto celebrates World Series HR with incredible bat flip

New York Yankees superstar right fielder Juan Soto just seems built for the biggest moments and keeps delivering big hits.

Alex Rodriguez has advice for Yankees' Aaron Judge amid playoff struggles

The biggest story for the New York Yankees going into Game 2 of the World Series on Saturday is the continued postseason struggles of centerfielder Aaron Judge.

Las Vegas Aces part ways with GM

The Las Vegas Aces are making major changes to their front office, and those changes will include a new general manager.

Watch: Freddie Freeman gives Dodgers Game 1 win with walk-off grand slam

Freeman delivered one of the biggest hits in World Series history.

Watch: Dodgers fan interferes on crucial play in World Series Game 1

With Game 1 of the World Series tied, 2-2, in the top of the ninth inning, New York Yankees second baseman Gleyber Torres briefly appeared to hit the biggest home run of his life when he sent a Michael Kopech pitch over the left-center field fence.

Watch: Yankees' Giancarlo Stanton hits monster HR in World Series Game 1

Giancarlo Stanton is turning himself into quite the New York Yankees playoff hero.

Dolphins want to see one big change when Tua Tagovailoa returns

Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is set to return to the Miami Dolphins starting lineup on Sunday after getting through the NFL's concussion protocol.

Reported megadeal for young Rangers star will end up being a bargain

The New York Rangers have reportedly agreed to terms with Alexis Lafreniere, one of their top young players, on Friday and it could end up being an incredible win-win deal for both the team and player.

Watch: Vikings robbed of potential game-tying drive by blatant missed facemask

The Minnesota Vikings lost their second game in a row, dropping a 30-20 decision to the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday night.

Bruins have some major early concerns that need to be addressed

The Bruins have been one of the NHL's best teams for the past decade, consistently finishing near the top of the Atlantic Division and the NHL standings. Every time it seems like they might be due for a step backwards, they always find a way to come back stronger and keep winning.

Watch: Vikings' Justin Jefferson makes incredible juggling catch

Jefferson made the catch despite his jersey getting pulled by the Rams DB.

Watch: Kyle McCord throws three pick-sixes vs. Pitt in historically terrible first half

The turnover parade started on Syracuse's opening possession.

Watch: Rams WR Cooper Kupp scores touchdown in return to lineup

The Rams offense received a big boost on Thursday night against the Vikings with the return of their top wide receivers in Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua.

Watch: Charles Barkley again rips 76ers, Joel Embiid over load management

The 76ers load management plan for superstar Joel Embiid has been one of the biggest storylines early in the 2024-25 NBA season. Along with drawing an investigation from the NBA, it has also produced a swarm of criticism from former players.

Golden Knights sign original core player to long-term extension

The Vegas Golden Knights and defenseman Shea Theadore are in it for life.

Watch: Devils goalie gives up odd goal on unlucky bounce

Everything went right for the Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday night in their 8-5 win against the New Jersey Devils. Conversely, everything went wrong for the Devils. Those two developments intersected in the third period.

Celtics tie three-point record in blowout win over Knicks to start NBA title defense

The big story of the game was the Celtics' efficiency offensively, especially from three-point range.

Watch: Celtics players get championship rings, raise banner

The Boston Celtics won their 18th NBA championship during the 2023-24 season. On Tuesday night, they had a chance to celebrate one more time with their fans.

Star power, future Hall of Famers give World Series fresh appeal

Fans of small-market teams might be annoyed by the New York Yankees-Los Angeles Dodgers World Series matchup, but you can be sure Major League Baseball as a business is thrilled about it. 

Saquon Barkley embarrasses Giants in return to MetLife Stadium

Philadelphia Eagles RB Saquon Barkley returned to his old stomping grounds at MetLife Stadium on Sunday. And boy did he stomp.

Watch: Browns RB Nick Chubb scores touchdown in return

It has been 398 days since Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb played in an NFL game. He made his return to the lineup on Sunday afternoon and immediately made an impact.

Browns QB Deshaun Watson feared to suffer torn Achilles

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson had to be carted off the field on Sunday after suffering what appeared to be a significant leg injury in the second quarter of their game against the Cincinnati Bengals.