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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

Texans may be without QB C.J. Stroud for second straight game

It is looking increasingly likely that the Texans will have to rely on Case Keenum for a second straight week.

Falcons owner non-committal on future of HC Arthur Smith

Sunday's ugly loss to the Panthers might have been the low-point of head coach Arthur Smith's disappointing tenure, and it put a big dent in their chances in the Falcons' NFC South playoff race. 

Pirates bring back former NL MVP on one-year deal

The Pirates are bringing back one of the most popular players in franchise history for one more season.

Steelers WR has weak explanation for not finishing block

The Steelers' top-two wide receivers have had multiple moments this season where their effort has been questioned for very good reason.

Week 15 NFL losers: Dak Prescott's MVP chances take big hit

With almost all of the Week 15 NFL games completed, let's take a look at some of the biggest losers from around the league.

The Cowboys' road woes should be very alarming

The Cowboys have a problem, and it showed itself again on Sunday evening in Buffalo. The problem — they are simply not a very good football team when they have to play a game away from AT&T Stadium. 

Jets playoff drought now longest active among four major sports

The Jets were humiliated on Sunday, losing 30-0 to the Dolphins in what might have been their worst overall performance of the season. 

Watch: Bears' Darnell Mooney drops potential game-winning Hail Mary that fell into his lap

The Chicago Bears lost a crushing 20-17 game to the Cleveland Browns on Sunday.

Embarrassingly small crowd watches Panthers upset Falcons

Carolina Panthers fans could have attended Sunday's upset of the Atlanta Falcons for the price of a cup of coffee. Most chose the coffee.

Steelers collapse continues with abysmal loss to Colts

The Steelers' playoff chances took a significant hit on Saturday with a 30-13 loss to the Colts in a game that had massive playoff implications in the AFC. 

Chiefs' Kadarius Toney takes no accountability for costly penalty, still blames officials

If you thought the Kansas City Chiefs would be done pouting over their self-inflicted penalty from almost a week ago, you would be wrong.

Watch: Fan in LeBron James jersey tries to check in to college basketball game

We have an early front-runner for the weirdest moment of the 2023-24 college basketball season on Saturday afternoon.

Watch: Steelers safety ejected after huge hit on Colts' Michael Pittman Jr.

Steelers safety Damontee Kazee was ejected in the second quarter of Saturday's game for a huge hit.

Chiefs HC Andy Reid, QB Patrick Mahomes hit with huge fines for criticizing referees

Andy Reid and Patrick Mahomes have found themselves in hot water with the NFL.

Chargers fire Brandon Staley: Ranking his potential replacements

The Los Angeles Chargers did not waste any time in cleaning house. The question is, how will they choose to rebuild?

Capitals' Alex Ovechkin is finally slowing down

Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin is the best goal scorer of his era and arguably the best to ever play in the NHL. After nearly two decades there is one opponent that is finally starting to slow him down, and it is not one that he sees on the ice. It is Father Time. 

Brandon Staley was only part of the problem for Chargers

When a team undergoes so many changes and keeps producing the same results you have to start looking for the constants. In almost all cases that constant is the owner.

Blues star fights back tears, gives emotional interview after getting booed by home fans

Kyrou was so emotional because he was booed by Blues fans before and during Thursday's game following his cold response to the firing of head coach Craig Berube.

Watch: Richard Sherman says Chargers should fire Brandon Staley at halftime

Former NFL cornerback and current analyst Richard Sherman said the Los Angeles Chargers should make history on Thursday and fire Brandon Staley at halftime of their game against the Las Vegas Raiders.

Report: Dodgers and Rays agree to Tyler Glasnow trade on one condition

The Los Angeles Dodgers are on the verge of making another big splash this offseason.

Shohei Ohtani finally reveals the name of his dog

The free agency pursuit of Shohei Ohtani was clouded with secrecy in every aspect. From the potential landing spots, to Ohtani's location all the way down to the name of the superstar's dog. On Thursday during his introductory press conference with the Los Angeles Dodgers, he finally revealed the latter.

Steelers star WR blames play-calling for his disappointing production

He might have a point. The Steelers need him to make more big plays, but this scheme doesn't cater to that.

NFC West Week 15 predictions: Brock Purdy pads MVP resume

The San Francisco 49ers are the only team in the NFC West with a winning record, but the Los Angeles Rams and fading Seattle Seahawks remain in the postseason hunt. ll three teams have important Week 15 games. Here are NFC West predictions.

Watch: Nikola Jokic's ejection draws boos from Chicago crowd on Serbian heritage night

It is not often that the ejection of a visiting team's best player will inspire anger from fans, but that scene unfolded on Tuesday night with Bulls fans.