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Articles By: Matt Reed

Matt Reed has been covering the NBA, NFL and soccer for over a decade. He previously worked at NBC Sports for over five years, where he covered two FIFA World Cups. Matt enjoys watching early-morning Premier League games and all Philadelphia sports.

Carly Pearce and Jelly Roll perform “9 to 5” during a tribute show remembering Dolly Parton at the Grand Ole Opry House in

CFB

Tennessee football plans Dolly Parton tribute for 2026 season

Matt Reed August 31, 2026

NFL: Green Bay Packers at Denver Broncos

NFL

4 NFL teams with worst running back situations entering 2026

Matt Reed August 31, 2026

Former Pittsburgh Panther and retired NFL defensive tackle Aaron Donald poses for a photo with his jersey during his number

NFL

Rams defense receives major boost with NFL legend’s comeback

Matt Reed August 30, 2026

NFL: Green Bay Packers at Chicago Bears

NFL

Green Bay Packers face murky RB situation with Josh Jacobs’ new status

Matt Reed August 30, 2026

NFL: Atlanta Falcons at Miami Dolphins

NFL

Miami Dolphins employ bold QB strategy entering 2026 NFL season

Matt Reed August 30, 2026

Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) stiff-arms Green Bay Packers linebacker Ty'Ron Hopper (59) after a seven yard

NFL

What time is NFL 53-man roster cut deadline?

Matt Reed August 30, 2026

Tennis: Cincinnati Open

Tennis

British tennis stars slam ongoing 2026 US Open marijuana odor problem

Matt Reed August 29, 2026

NCAA Football: Colorado at Texas Christian

CFB

TCU football helmets rep stunning Irish theme for UNC game

Matt Reed August 29, 2026

Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day addresses his team during Student Appreciation Day spring practice at the Woody Hayes

CFB

7 highest-paid college football coaches entering 2026 season

Matt Reed August 29, 2026

NCAA Football: UCLA at Southern California

CFB

4 under-the-radar college football stars playing Week 0

Matt Reed August 29, 2026

PGA: the Memorial Tournament presented by Workday - First Round

Golf

Good Good CEO bashes Callaway Golf after partnership ends

Matt Reed August 28, 2026

NFL: San Francisco 49ers at Minnesota Vikings

NFL

NFL impersonator allegedly scams women out of $1.3 million

Matt Reed August 28, 2026

PGA: John Deere Classic - Second Round

Golf

Callaway Golf pledges $1M after backlash for ad showing woman shoved to ground

Matt Reed August 27, 2026

NBA: Los Angeles Lakers at Houston Rockets

NBA

Kevin Durant reveals the best NBA team he’s ever played on

Matt Reed August 27, 2026

A Chili's restaurant that opened two years ago in Penfield's Baytowne Plaza will close next week. Penfieldchilis

Golf

Chili’s launches debut golf course restaurant in viral stunt

Matt Reed August 27, 2026

Phoenix Mercury forward DeWanna Bonner (24) celebrates their 91-89 win over the Golden State Valkyries at Mortgage Matchup

WNBA

Atlanta Dream add two-time WNBA champ ahead of playoff run

Matt Reed August 27, 2026

NFL: Tennessee Titans at San Francisco 49ers

NFL

7 most injured NFL teams before league’s 53-man roster cut deadline

Matt Reed August 26, 2026

NFL: Super Bowl LI-Radio Row

Sports Media

ESPN celebrates Mike Greenberg’s 30th anniversary with hot take highlight package

Matt Reed August 26, 2026

Oklahoma Sooners forward Brooklyn Stewart (21) and Oklahoma Sooners forward Caya Smith (4) defend Louisiana State Tigers forward

CBB

Kate Koval, LSU star from Ukraine, leaves team after Kim Mulkey signs Russian player

Matt Reed August 25, 2026

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen signals to the offensive line a play during first half action at Empower FIeld at Mile High

NFL

Buffalo Bills finally make fans happy with Christmas Day uniform combo

Matt Reed August 25, 2026

ROTC members unfurl a 70 yard long United States Flag before a college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners

CFB

47-year-old pastor makes college football team as DE

Matt Reed August 25, 2026

NFL: AFC Championship Game-New England Patriots at Denver Broncos

NFL

Houston Texans land former star SEC receiver amid injury bug

Matt Reed August 24, 2026

NFL: Green Bay Packers at Detroit Lions

NFL

Matt LeFleur gives Packers players clear fighting policy for NFL joint practice

Matt Reed August 24, 2026

Cleveland Browns coach Todd Monken works with Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) during the second day of training

NFL

4 most dysfunctional NFL franchises entering 2026 season

Matt Reed August 24, 2026

NFL: Dallas Cowboys Training Camp

NFL

Dallas Cowboys fan favorite makes NFL history, delivers epic locker room speech

Matt Reed August 23, 2026

Olentangy Orange Pioneers takes the field for the second half of Week 1 of high school football at Olentangy Berlin in Delaware,

Sports Media

Alabama high school football team ends historic 11-year losing streak

Matt Reed August 23, 2026

Oregon head coach Dan Lanning speaks during a press conference on Aug. 15, 2026, at the Hatfield-Dowlin Complex in Eugene,

CFB

Oregon football coach Dan Lanning rips NFL players returning to college

Matt Reed August 23, 2026

NFL: Indianapolis Colts at New England Patriots

NFL

7 best under-25 NFL players heading into 2026 season

Matt Reed August 23, 2026

Soccer: FIFA World Cup 2026 - Round of 16 - Brazil v Norway

Soccer

Erling Haaland causes internet chaos with new Premier League haircut

Matt Reed August 23, 2026

Bills Josh Allen checks in on Jaclyn Schneider who almost got hit with a ball that a young boy threw back to Allen. Beside

NFL

Bills’ Josh Allen blasts NFL engagement farmer for classless reveal of Ed Oliver tragedy

Matt Reed August 22, 2026

NCAA Football: Fiesta Bowl-Miami vs Mississippi

Sports Media

ESPN’s Pat McAfee ‘overexposure’ put on blast by former SportsCenter host

Matt Reed August 22, 2026

MLB: New York Mets at Pittsburgh Pirates

MLB

Pirates’ Jake Mangum unveils must-see Pokemon bats for Players’ Weekend

Matt Reed August 22, 2026

NBA: Playoffs-Houston Rockets at Los Angeles Lakers

Sports Media

Brenda Song to make NFL broadcasting debut for Rams’ Week 2 preseason game

Matt Reed August 22, 2026

NASCAR: Iowa Corn 350 Powered by Ethanol

Auto Racing

NASCAR legend Kurt Busch emotionally recalls final moments with brother Kyle

Matt Reed August 21, 2026

NBA: Sacramento Kings at Indiana Pacers

NBA

Projecting the 2026 Denver Nuggets starting lineup after signing DeMar DeRozan

Matt Reed August 21, 2026

NBA: Dallas Mavericks at Los Angeles Clippers

NBA

Projecting the 2026 Miami Heat starting lineup after Klay Thompson signing

Matt Reed August 21, 2026

WNBA: Indiana Fever at Dallas Wings

WNBA

Sophie Cunningham signs ‘Save Women’s Sports’ poster with personal message

Matt Reed August 21, 2026

NFL: Arizona Cardinals at Las Vegas Raiders

NFL

3-time Super Bowl champion predicts greatness for Raiders’ Fernando Mendoza

Matt Reed August 20, 2026

FIFA World Cup 2026 - Norway fans gather in Miami Beach

Sports Media

‘Robot Olympics’ runner nearly splits in half after viral China crash

Matt Reed August 20, 2026

Penn State quarterback Rocco Becht talks with reporters during football media day in Holuba Hall, Friday, August 7, 2026, in

CFB

Penn State QB Rocco Becht latest college football star to show classes don’t matter

Matt Reed August 20, 2026

Sports: The 2022 ESPY Awards-Red Carpet

Sports Media

Tennis star Genie Bouchard lands ESPN gig for 2026 US Open

Matt Reed August 20, 2026

Isaiah Washington on the sidelines with team mates after making a one handed TD catch during the Rutgers Football Scarlet-White

CFB

7 college football teams with the longest AP Top 25 poll droughts

Matt Reed August 18, 2026

NFL: London Games-Los Angeles Rams at Jacksonville Jaguars

NFL

4 NFL international cities deserving of franchises

Matt Reed August 18, 2026

NCAA Football: Pinstripe Bowl-Boston College at Nebraska

Entertainment

Cincinnati Bengals rookie from LeBron James movie leaves NFL for acting

Matt Reed August 18, 2026

NCAA Football: Notre Dame at Stanford

CFB

7 most-expensive college football rosters entering 2026 season

Matt Reed August 17, 2026

NFL: Tennessee Titans at San Francisco 49ers

NFL

Christian McCaffrey’s 49ers absence could be related to major NFL RB paydays

Matt Reed August 17, 2026

NCAA Football: Citrus Bowl-Michigan vs Texas

CFB

College football top 25 rankings 2026: Preseason AP Top 25 poll released

Matt Reed August 17, 2026

NFL: Kansas City Chiefs at Dallas Cowboys

NFL

Dallas Cowboys’ revamped defense should worry NFC East rivals

Matt Reed August 17, 2026

<strong>Andy Reid</strong><br>Travis Kelce shares a close bond with Kansas City Chiefs head coach, Andy Reid.

NFL

Is everyone too low on Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce?

Matt Reed August 17, 2026

NFL: Tennessee Titans at San Francisco 49ers

NFL

4 NFL injuries that will ruin your 2026 fantasy football season

Matt Reed August 15, 2026