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Monday, April 22, 2024
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Ryan Ward is a veteran sportswriter who has covered the NBA and NFL for over a decade. Along with numerous exclusive interviews with professional athletes, Ward has been credentialed by the Los Angeles Lakers since 2011.
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NBA

Tyronn Lue Reacts To Game 1 Win Over Mavericks

Kawhi Leonard #2 of the LA Clippers on the bench against the Dallas Mavericks in the second half during game one of the Western Conference First Round Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena on April 21, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. Ryan Ward • 17 hours ago
NFL

Insider Says NFL Executives Are Convinced About Commanders' Choice At No.2

LANDOVER, MARYLAND - DECEMBER 31: A detailed view of a Washington Commanders helmet prior to a game against the San Francisco 49ers at FedExField on December 31, 2023 in Landover, Maryland. Ryan Ward • 17 hours ago
NBA

Mike Greenberg Names 5 NBA People Under The Most Pressure In Playoffs

Mike Greenberg of ESPN looks on during a game between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Golden State Warriors at Wells Fargo Center on December 11, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Ryan Ward • 17 hours ago
NBA

Kristaps Porzingis Sends A Clear Message After Game 1 Win

Kristaps Porzingis #8 of the Boston Celtics passes past Caleb Martin #16 of the Miami Heat during the second half of game one of the Eastern Conference First Round Playoffs at TD Garden on April 21, 2024 in Boston, Massachusetts. Ryan Ward • 18 hours ago
NBA

Dirk Nowitzki Shows Up At NBA Playoff Game

Dirk Nowitzki congratulates Dwight Powell #7 of the Dallas Mavericks after the game against the Golden State Warriors at American Airlines Center on March 13, 2024 in Dallas, Texas. Ryan Ward • 18 hours ago
NBA

Joe Mazzulla Reacts To Caleb Martin's Hard Foul On Jayson Tatum

Head coach Joe Mazzulla of the Boston Celtics looks on in the second quarter during their game against the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center on April 01, 2024 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Ryan Ward • 19 hours ago
NFL

Former Cowboys Star Reportedly Involved In Verbal Altercation At Bar

A view of the Dallas Cowboys helmet featuring a red and blue stripe to honor our country’s armed forces and Medal of Honor recipients at the Salute to Service game as the Cowboys host the Denver Broncos at AT&T Stadium on November 07, 2021 in Arlington, Texas. Ryan Ward • 19 hours ago
NFL

Odds Show A Clear Favorite To Be Drafted No. 8 Overall In NFL Draft

An NFL on the goal post at Soldier Field as the Chicago Bears host the Detroit Lions September 17, 2006 in Chicago. The Bears won 34 - 7. Ryan Ward • 19 hours ago
NBA

Fans React To Jayson Tatum's Playoff Performance Against Heat

Bam Adebayo #13 of the Miami Heat tries to hold up Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics from going past him during the second half of game one of the Eastern Conference First Round Playoffs at TD Garden on April 21, 2024 in Boston, Massachusetts. Ryan Ward • 19 hours ago
NFL

Lamar Jackson Shows Off Speed Playing Flag Football

SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 25: Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens looks on prior to a game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium on December 25, 2023 in Santa Clara, California. Ryan Ward • 20 hours ago
NBA

Kevin Garnett Reacts To Celtics' Playoff Win Over Heat

Kevin Garnett reacts after being introduced as part of the NBA 75 anniversary team during the 2022 NBA All-Star Game at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on February 20, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio. Ryan Ward • 20 hours ago
NFL

NFL Team Is Reportedly Selling A 25% Ownership Stake

A detail view of the NFL logo on the goal post stanchion before the AFC Championship Game between the AFC Kansas City Chiefs and the Tennessee Titans at Arrowhead Stadium on January 19, 2020 in Kansas City, Missouri. Ryan Ward • 3 days ago
NFL

Mike Greenberg Believes There Could Be A Surprise With Jayden Daniels

Jayden Daniels #5 of the LSU Tigers calls out against the Alabama Crimson Tide during the third quarter at Bryant-Denny Stadium on November 04, 2023 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Ryan Ward • 3 days ago
NFL

QB Prospect Says He Will Chase Tom Brady

Tom Brady #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers reacts prior to the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium on December 11, 2022 in Santa Clara, California. Ryan Ward • 3 days ago
NFL

Analyst Has Strong Belief On Team That Will Draft Brock Bowers

Brock Bowers #19 of the Georgia Bulldogs scores a touchdown against Zion Childress #11 of the Kentucky Wildcats during the third quarter at Sanford Stadium on October 7, 2023 in Athens, Georgia. Ryan Ward • 3 days ago
NFL

Johnny Manziel Names 'QB Sleeper' Of NFL Draft

COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS - SEPTEMBER 16: Johnny Manziel looks on during the first half of a game between the Texas A&M Aggies and the Louisiana Monroe Warhawks at Kyle Field on September 16, 2023 in College Station, Texas. Ryan Ward • 3 days ago
NFL

Insider Says There Is 'Buzz' About Raiders Drafting QB Prospect

A general view of a video board as the Oakland Raiders pick is announced during the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft on April 25, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. Ryan Ward • 3 days ago
NBA

Nick Wright Has A Wild Suggestion For Joel Embiid

Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers looks on after a game against the Dallas Mavericks at the Wells Fargo Center on February 05, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Ryan Ward • 3 days ago
NFL

Patriots Are Reportedly Trying To Trade For Eagles WR

A detailed view of a Philadelphia Eagles helmet during practice prior to Super Bowl LVII on February 08, 2023 in Glendale, Arizona. The Philadelphia Eagles play the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LVII on February 12, 2023 at the State Farm Stadium. Ryan Ward • 3 days ago
NBA

Colin Cowherd Compares Anthony Edwards To NBA Legend

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 24: Anthony Edwards #5 of the Minnesota Timberwolves celebrates after winning against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena on January 24, 2024 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Ryan Ward • 3 days ago
NBA

Patrick Beverley Has A Clear Choice For NBA MVP

Patrick Beverley #21 of the Milwaukee Bucks gives a thumbs up during the second half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center on April 12, 2024 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Ryan Ward • 3 days ago
NFL

Zach Wilson Has Made A Decision About Attending Jets' Voluntary Workouts

Zach Wilson #2 of the New York Jets reacts after being defeated by the Los Angeles Chargers 27-6 at MetLife Stadium on November 06, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Ryan Ward • 3 days ago
NFL

Jets GM May Have Hinted At First-Round Draft Plans

New York Jets general manager Joe Douglas attends a press conference to introduce Aaron Rodgers as the new quarterback for the New York Jets at Atlantic Health Jets Training Center on April 26, 2023 in Florham Park, New Jersey. Ryan Ward • 3 days ago
NFL

NFL Has Made An Official Decision On Zay Flowers Investigation

Zay Flowers #4 of the Baltimore Ravens catches a pass for a touchdown against the Washington Commanders during the first half of the preseason game at FedExField on August 21, 2023 in Landover, Maryland. Ryan Ward • 4 days ago
NFL

Analyst Says Commanders Fans Should Be Upset For Not Hiring 1 HC

Earvin 'Magic' Johnson, a new owner of the Washington Commanders, looks on during a press conference introducing the team's new ownership at FedExField on July 21, 2023 in Landover, Maryland. NFL teams owners have unanimously approved a $6.05 billion sale of the Commanders from Dan Snyder to a group led by Josh Harris. Ryan Ward • 4 days ago
NFL

Cam Newton Names 3 NFL HCs He Would Have Liked To Play For

Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers warms up before the game against the New Orleans Saints at Caesars Superdome on January 02, 2022 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Ryan Ward • 4 days ago
NBA

LeBron James Reveals His Thoughts On Rematch With Nuggets

LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts after scoring his 40,000th career point during the first half against the Michael Porter Jr. #1 of the Denver Nuggets at Crypto.com Arena on March 2, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. Ryan Ward • 4 days ago
NBA

Tyrese Haliburton Sends A Clear Message Ahead Of Playoffs

Tyrese Haliburton #0 of the Indiana Pacers celebrates after making a three point shot against the Oklahoma City Thunder at the end of the third quarter at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on April 05, 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Ryan Ward • 4 days ago
NBA

Warriors GM Speaks Out About Klay Thompson Speculation

Klay Thompson #11 of the Golden State Warriors shoots the ball against Kyrie Irving #11 of the Dallas Mavericks during the second half at American Airlines Center on April 05, 2024 in Dallas, Texas. Ryan Ward • 4 days ago
NFL

Packers Have Signed Veteran OT

A detailed view of a Green Bay Packers helmet during an OTA practice session at Don Hutson Center on May 31, 2023 in Ashwaubenon, Wisconsin. Ryan Ward • 4 days ago
Kawhi Leonard #2 of the LA Clippers on the bench against the Dallas Mavericks in the second half during game one of the Western Conference First Round Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena on April 21, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.
NBA

Tyronn Lue Reacts To Game 1 Win Over Mavericks

  Heading into the first-round playoff matchup against the Dallas Mavericks, the Los Ang... Ryan Ward • 17 hours ago
LANDOVER, MARYLAND - DECEMBER 31: A detailed view of a Washington Commanders helmet prior to a game against the San Francisco 49ers at FedExField on December 31, 2023 in Landover, Maryland.
NFL

Insider Says NFL Executives Are Convinced About Commanders' Choice At No.2

  With only a few days left before the start of the 2024 NFL Draft on Thursday, the Chic... Ryan Ward • 17 hours ago
Mike Greenberg of ESPN looks on during a game between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Golden State Warriors at Wells Fargo Center on December 11, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
NBA

Mike Greenberg Names 5 NBA People Under The Most Pressure In Playoffs

  The first round of the NBA playoffs is well underway, with most matchups in both the W... Ryan Ward • 18 hours ago
Kristaps Porzingis #8 of the Boston Celtics passes past Caleb Martin #16 of the Miami Heat during the second half of game one of the Eastern Conference First Round Playoffs at TD Garden on April 21, 2024 in Boston, Massachusetts.
NBA

Kristaps Porzingis Sends A Clear Message After Game 1 Win

  Even though the Boston Celtics are the top seed in the Eastern Conference and are cons... Ryan Ward • 18 hours ago
Dirk Nowitzki congratulates Dwight Powell #7 of the Dallas Mavericks after the game against the Golden State Warriors at American Airlines Center on March 13, 2024 in Dallas, Texas.
NBA

Dirk Nowitzki Shows Up At NBA Playoff Game

  On Sunday, the Los Angeles Clippers and Dallas Mavericks got their first-round playoff... Ryan Ward • 18 hours ago
Head coach Joe Mazzulla of the Boston Celtics looks on in the second quarter during their game against the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center on April 01, 2024 in Charlotte, North Carolina.
NBA

Joe Mazzulla Reacts To Caleb Martin's Hard Foul On Jayson Tatum

  The Boston Celtics head into the NBA playoffs as the top seed in the Eastern Conferenc... Ryan Ward • 19 hours ago
A view of the Dallas Cowboys helmet featuring a red and blue stripe to honor our country’s armed forces and Medal of Honor recipients at the Salute to Service game as the Cowboys host the Denver Broncos at AT&T Stadium on November 07, 2021 in Arlington, Texas.
NFL

Former Cowboys Star Reportedly Involved In Verbal Altercation At Bar

  After flaming out of the first round of the NFL playoffs by being embarrassed by the u... Ryan Ward • 19 hours ago
An NFL on the goal post at Soldier Field as the Chicago Bears host the Detroit Lions September 17, 2006 in Chicago. The Bears won 34 - 7.
NFL

Odds Show A Clear Favorite To Be Drafted No. 8 Overall In NFL Draft

  The start of the 2024 NFL Draft is only a few days away, with the Chicago Bears offici... Ryan Ward • 19 hours ago
Bam Adebayo #13 of the Miami Heat tries to hold up Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics from going past him during the second half of game one of the Eastern Conference First Round Playoffs at TD Garden on April 21, 2024 in Boston, Massachusetts.
NBA

Fans React To Jayson Tatum's Playoff Performance Against Heat

  The Boston Celtics' first-round opponent in the NBA playoffs seemed to pose a bit of a... Ryan Ward • 19 hours ago
SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 25: Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens looks on prior to a game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium on December 25, 2023 in Santa Clara, California.
NFL

Lamar Jackson Shows Off Speed Playing Flag Football

  After signing a lucrative contract extension with the Baltimore Ravens last year, supe... Ryan Ward • 20 hours ago
Kevin Garnett reacts after being introduced as part of the NBA 75 anniversary team during the 2022 NBA All-Star Game at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on February 20, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio.
NBA

Kevin Garnett Reacts To Celtics' Playoff Win Over Heat

  The Boston Celtics headed into the NBA playoffs as the top seed in the Eastern Confere... Ryan Ward • 20 hours ago
A detail view of the NFL logo on the goal post stanchion before the AFC Championship Game between the AFC Kansas City Chiefs and the Tennessee Titans at Arrowhead Stadium on January 19, 2020 in Kansas City, Missouri.
NFL

NFL Team Is Reportedly Selling A 25% Ownership Stake

  After an impressive finish to the 2023 NFL regular season, the Buffalo Bills once agai... Ryan Ward • 3 days ago
Jayden Daniels #5 of the LSU Tigers calls out against the Alabama Crimson Tide during the third quarter at Bryant-Denny Stadium on November 04, 2023 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
NFL

Mike Greenberg Believes There Could Be A Surprise With Jayden Daniels

  As of right now, with less than a week to go before the start of the 2024 NFL Draft, t... Ryan Ward • 3 days ago
Tom Brady #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers reacts prior to the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium on December 11, 2022 in Santa Clara, California.
NFL

QB Prospect Says He Will Chase Tom Brady

  With less than a week before the Chicago Bears are on the clock with the No. 1 overall... Ryan Ward • 3 days ago
Brock Bowers #19 of the Georgia Bulldogs scores a touchdown against Zion Childress #11 of the Kentucky Wildcats during the third quarter at Sanford Stadium on October 7, 2023 in Athens, Georgia.
NFL

Analyst Has Strong Belief On Team That Will Draft Brock Bowers

  The top of the upcoming 2024 NFL Draft is as intriguing as it has ever been, with a lo... Ryan Ward • 3 days ago
COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS - SEPTEMBER 16: Johnny Manziel looks on during the first half of a game between the Texas A&M Aggies and the Louisiana Monroe Warhawks at Kyle Field on September 16, 2023 in College Station, Texas.
NFL

Johnny Manziel Names 'QB Sleeper' Of NFL Draft

  With less than a week to go before the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft gets underway... Ryan Ward • 3 days ago
A general view of a video board as the Oakland Raiders pick is announced during the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft on April 25, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee.
NFL

Insider Says There Is 'Buzz' About Raiders Drafting QB Prospect

  After firing head coach Josh McDaniels on Halloween this past season, the Las Vegas Ra... Ryan Ward • 3 days ago
Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers looks on after a game against the Dallas Mavericks at the Wells Fargo Center on February 05, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
NBA

Nick Wright Has A Wild Suggestion For Joel Embiid

  At this point in his NBA career, Philadelphia 76ers superstar center Joel Embiid is co... Ryan Ward • 3 days ago
A detailed view of a Philadelphia Eagles helmet during practice prior to Super Bowl LVII on February 08, 2023 in Glendale, Arizona. The Philadelphia Eagles play the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LVII on February 12, 2023 at the State Farm Stadium.
NFL

Patriots Are Reportedly Trying To Trade For Eagles WR

  The New England Patriots are heading into a new era for Robert Kraft and company, with... Ryan Ward • 3 days ago
WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 24: Anthony Edwards #5 of the Minnesota Timberwolves celebrates after winning against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena on January 24, 2024 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.
NBA

Colin Cowherd Compares Anthony Edwards To NBA Legend

  The Minnesota Timberwolves are one of the few talented young teams in the NBA that wer... Ryan Ward • 3 days ago
Patrick Beverley #21 of the Milwaukee Bucks gives a thumbs up during the second half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center on April 12, 2024 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
NBA

Patrick Beverley Has A Clear Choice For NBA MVP

  With the NBA regular season officially over, the attention turns to the upcoming NBA p... Ryan Ward • 3 days ago
Zach Wilson #2 of the New York Jets reacts after being defeated by the Los Angeles Chargers 27-6 at MetLife Stadium on November 06, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
NFL

Zach Wilson Has Made A Decision About Attending Jets' Voluntary Workouts

  After a disastrous season taking over for injured superstar quarterback Aaron Rodgers,... Ryan Ward • 3 days ago
New York Jets general manager Joe Douglas attends a press conference to introduce Aaron Rodgers as the new quarterback for the New York Jets at Atlantic Health Jets Training Center on April 26, 2023 in Florham Park, New Jersey.
NFL

Jets GM May Have Hinted At First-Round Draft Plans

  After a season filled with disappointment after having Super Bowl aspirations coming i... Ryan Ward • 3 days ago
Zay Flowers #4 of the Baltimore Ravens catches a pass for a touchdown against the Washington Commanders during the first half of the preseason game at FedExField on August 21, 2023 in Landover, Maryland.
NFL

NFL Has Made An Official Decision On Zay Flowers Investigation

  Ahead of the playoff showdown between the Baltimore Ravens and Houston Texans in Janua... Ryan Ward • 4 days ago
Earvin 'Magic' Johnson, a new owner of the Washington Commanders, looks on during a press conference introducing the team's new ownership at FedExField on July 21, 2023 in Landover, Maryland. NFL teams owners have unanimously approved a $6.05 billion sale of the Commanders from Dan Snyder to a group led by Josh Harris.
NFL

Analyst Says Commanders Fans Should Be Upset For Not Hiring 1 HC

  After the 2023 NFL regular season ended, several head coaches around the league, inclu... Ryan Ward • 4 days ago
Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers warms up before the game against the New Orleans Saints at Caesars Superdome on January 02, 2022 in New Orleans, Louisiana.
NFL

Cam Newton Names 3 NFL HCs He Would Have Liked To Play For

  During the first eight years of his NFL career, Cam Newton was considered to be one of... Ryan Ward • 4 days ago
LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts after scoring his 40,000th career point during the first half against the Michael Porter Jr. #1 of the Denver Nuggets at Crypto.com Arena on March 2, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.
NBA

LeBron James Reveals His Thoughts On Rematch With Nuggets

  After an impressive playoff run from the Play-In Tournament to the Western Conference... Ryan Ward • 4 days ago
Tyrese Haliburton #0 of the Indiana Pacers celebrates after making a three point shot against the Oklahoma City Thunder at the end of the third quarter at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on April 05, 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
NBA

Tyrese Haliburton Sends A Clear Message Ahead Of Playoffs

  The Indiana Pacers are one of the many young and talented teams that were able to make... Ryan Ward • 4 days ago
Klay Thompson #11 of the Golden State Warriors shoots the ball against Kyrie Irving #11 of the Dallas Mavericks during the second half at American Airlines Center on April 05, 2024 in Dallas, Texas.
NBA

Warriors GM Speaks Out About Klay Thompson Speculation

  After a regular season filled with some drastic ups and downs, the Golden State Warrio... Ryan Ward • 4 days ago
A detailed view of a Green Bay Packers helmet during an OTA practice session at Don Hutson Center on May 31, 2023 in Ashwaubenon, Wisconsin.
NFL

Packers Have Signed Veteran OT

  After a slow start to the 2023 NFL regular season, the Green Bay Packers were able to... Ryan Ward • 4 days ago

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