Matt Reed

Matt Reed

Joined: Dec 23, 2024

Matt Reed has covered global soccer, the NFL and more for a decade. He spent nearly five years at NBC Sports, primarily with Pro Soccer Talk. Prior to joining The Big Lead, he was a contributor for Yahoo, ONE37pm, SBI Soccer and FanSided.

July 21, 2022; Birmingham, AL, USA; Defensive back and wide receiver Travis Hunter and quarterback Shedeur Sanders talk to Roland Martin during the Southwestern Athletic Conference Media Day at the Sheraton Birmingham. Gary Cosby Jr.-The Tuscaloosa News

Swac Media Day

Colorado Buffaloes immortalize football legends Travis Hunter, Shedeur Sanders

Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava (8) scrambles between Ohio State defenders during a College Football Playoff first round game between Tennessee and Ohio State held at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio, on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024.

Nico Iamaleava's father potentially ruined his son's college football career

Mar 22, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) passes to guard Jordan Goodwin (30) against Chicago Bulls forward Zach Collins (12) during the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Hui-Imagn Images

LeBron James fan roasts Skip Bayless while calling out Michael Jordan

Jan 19, 2025; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) throws the ball during the fourth quarter against the Buffalo Bills in a 2025 AFC divisional round game at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-Imagn Images

Comedian Larry David urged the New York Jets to draft this MVP quarterback

Apr 13, 2025; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Rory McIlroy holds the Masters championship trophy while posing for photographs with his caddie, Harry Diamond, at the green jacket ceremony during the final round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images

Rory McIlroy earned some outrageous perks after winning The Masters

Apr 10, 2025; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Scottie Scheffler and his caddy, Ted Scott, walk along on the first fairway during the first round of the Masters Tournament. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-Imagn Images

Scottie Scheffler drains insane 62-foot putt from halfway across the Masters green

Oct 27, 2024; Landover, Maryland, USA; Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) calls out at the line of scrimmage during the second half against the Chicago Bears at Commanders Field. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-Imagn Images

Jayden Daniels brought his most memorable rookie play to The Louvre

Apr 10, 2025; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Nicolai Hojgaard and his caddy, Gareth Lord, play on the fifth tee during the first round of the Masters Tournament. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images

Nicolai Hojgaard's Masters scorecard is truly a work of art

Feb 1, 2025; New York, New York, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) throws chalk into the air before the start of a game against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

NBA fan was desperate to secure a LeBron James memento

Apr 10, 2025; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Cameron Smith, Aaron Rai and J.T. Poston walk the no. 2 fairway during the first round of the Masters Tournament. Mandatory Credit: Michael Madrid-Imagn Images

Masters chairman offers insight on how golf can fix pace-of-play problems

Apr 6, 2025; Tampa, FL, USA; Connecticut Huskies guard Kaitlyn Chen (20) and guard Paige Bueckers (5) celebrates after winning the national championship of the women's 2025 NCAA tournament against the South Carolina Gamecocks at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

UConn star Paige Bueckers keeps finding ways to make herself more likable

Apr 8, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) moves the puck ahead of Chicago Blackhawks center Teuvo Teravainen (86) during the third period at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Sidney Crosby shows up Paul Skenes in skills competition at Pat McAfee's live show

Dec 14, 2024; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels head football coach Bill Belichick during half time at Dean E. Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Bill Belichick mic'd up at UNC football practice is perfection

Apr 9, 2025; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Jordan Spieths son, Sammy, putts on the second green during the Par 3 Contest at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Katie Goodale-Imagn Images

Jordan Spieth's kids Sammy & Sophie steal show at Masters Par 3 Contest

Bedminster, NJ August 12, 2023 -- Cam Smith teed off at the start of the second round of the 2023 LIV Golf Tournament held at Trump National in Bedminster, NJ but Trump impersonator Thomas Mundy came to entertain on August 12, 2023.

Cam Smith hits Augusta National fairways in business attire ahead of The Masters

Jul 16, 2024; Arlington, Texas, USA; National League pitcher Paul Skenes of the Pittsburgh Pirates walks the red carpet with his girlfriend LSU gymnast Olivia Livvy Dunne before the 2024 MLB All-Star game at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Livvy Dunne objects House NCAA NIL settlement for not reflecting her value