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.

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) throws the ball to receiver Puka Nacua (17) against the Minnesota Vikings during their playoff game at State Farm Stadium on Jan. 13, 2025, in Glendale.

Puka Nacua wants to follow the unconventional path of a former Rams teammate

Mar 21, 2025; Milwaukee, WI, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels guard Elliot Cadeau (3) and Mississippi Rebels forward Malik Dia (0) chase a loose ball during the second half of a first round NCAA men’s tournament game at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images

The NCAA men's basketball transfer portal is absolutely chaotic just one day in

Mar 24, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; USC Trojans guard JuJu Watkins (12) drives to the basket past Mississippi State Bulldogs guard Jerkaila Jordan (2) during the first quieter of an NCAA Tournament second round game at Galen Center. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-Imagn Images

Who will step up for USC basketball after JuJu Watkins injury?

Mar 23, 2025; Seattle, WA, USA; Maryland Terrapins center Derik Queen (25) celebrates with teammates after scoring the game-winning shot against the Colorado State Rams at Climate Pledge Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Brashear-Imagn Images

Derik Queen NIL Worth: How much does Maryland star make in endorsements?

Mar 22, 2025; Providence, RI, USA; Purdue Boilermakers forward Trey Kaufman-Renn (4) and guard Braden Smith (3) react after a play during the second half of a second round men’s NCAA Tournament game against the McNeese State Cowboys at Amica Mutual Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images

Braden Smith NIL Worth: How much does Purdue star make in endorsements?

Mar 23, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; United States of America goalkeeper Matt Turner (1) talks with FIFA referee Katia Itzel Garcia after their loss to Canada in the Concacaf Nations League third place match at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Alex Gallardo-Imagn Images

Landon Donovan calls out USMNT players for not having enough “pride”

Mar 22, 2025; Wichita, KS, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders forward JT Toppin (15) controls the ball against Drake Bulldogs forward Daniel Abreu (54) during the first half at Intrust Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nick Tre. Smith-Imagn Images

JT Toppin NIL Worth: How much does Texas Tech star make in endorsements?

Mar 21, 2025; Seattle, WA, USA; Maryland Terrapins forward Julian Reese (10) celebrates after defeating Grand Canyon Antelopes at Climate Pledge Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Brashear-Imagn Images

Julian Reese NIL Worth: How much does Maryland star make in endorsements?

Mar 23, 2025; Raleigh, NC, USA; Duke Blue Devils forward Cooper Flagg (2) drives to the basket during the first half against the Baylor Bears in the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Cooper Flagg NIL Worth: How much does Duke star make in endorsements?

Michigan State Spartans guard Jase Richardson (11) is swarmed by teammates after a shot during the second half of an NCAA Tournament Second Round game against the New Mexico Lobos at Rocket Arena on Sunday, March 23, 2025, in Cleveland, Ohio.

Jace Richardson NIL Value: How much does Michigan State star make in endorsements?

Mar 23, 2025; Raleigh, NC, USA; Duke Blue Devils forward Cooper Flagg (2) reacts after scoring a basket with Duke Blue Devils guard Tyrese Proctor (5) during the first half against the Baylor Bears in the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

What does a top-level men's college basketball star cost in NIL dollars?

Tiger Woods of Jupiter Links GC sits during a break in their TGL golf match against Atlanta Drive GC at SoFi Center on March 4, 2025, in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.

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Xavier Musketeers head coach Sean Miller speaks with Xavier Musketeers guard Ryan Conwell (7) in the second half of the NCAA Big East Conference Tournament quarterfinals game between the Xavier Musketeers and Marquette Golden Eagles, Thursday, March 13, 2025, at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Golden Eagles won 89-87.

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Mar 21, 2025; Raleigh, NC, USA; Connecticut Huskies head coach Dan Hurley with center Tarris Reed Jr. (5) during the second half against the Oklahoma Sooners at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Dan Hurley preaches "honor" despite childish rant following UConn loss

Oct 13, 2024; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Green Bay Packers wide receiver Romeo Doubs (87) celebrates with wide receivers Christian Watson (9) and Jayden Reed (11) after scoring a touchdown during the third quarter against the Arizona Cardinals at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images

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Mar 20, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Milwaukee Bucks guard Gary Trent Jr. (5) defends against Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James (9) during the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Hui-Imagn Images

Stephen A. Smith blatantly lies about Bronny James and his potential