Ryan Ward

Expertise:
NBA, NFL
Education:
College of the Canyons
Location:
Fort Collins, Colorado

Experience

Ryan Ward is a longtime credentialed writer covering the NBA and NFL. He has over 15 years of experience in the sports industry, encompassing writing, editing, social media management, and podcasting. He has covered the Lakers and Raiders for Medium Large Sports Media, with a previous stint at ClutchPoints as a writer, editor and reporter. Ward is a Los Angeles native from the United Kingdom, now residing in Colorado.

Ward has also written for Sportskeeda, The Cold Wire, Lakers Daily and The Sporting Tribune.

He has interviewed some of the most iconic figures in professional sports, including Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Pau Gasol, James Worthy, Michael Cooper, Julius Erving, Jerry Rice, Tom Flores, Ty Law and rap legend Ice Cube.

Ward covered the final six years of Kobe Bryant's career, which was capped off by an incredible and unforgettable 60-point finale at Staples Center. Along with all the interviews, he considered covering that game as one of the biggest highlights of his career.

Education

Ryan Ward studied journalism, art and history at College of the Canyons.

Latest Articles From Ryan Ward

Steelers Get Joey Porter Jr. Update as Contract Extension Decision Looms at OTAs

Steelers Get Joey Porter Jr. Update as Contract Extension Decision Looms at OTAs

Packers Ink WR Christian Watson to Massive Contract Extension

Packers Ink WR Christian Watson to Massive Contract Extension

Giants WR Odell Beckham Jr. Makes Blunt Admission on Cut Possibility

Giants WR Odell Beckham Jr. Makes Blunt Admission on Cut Possibility

Giants’ Odell Beckham Jr. Gets Real About How He Can Help Malik Nabers

Giants’ Odell Beckham Jr. Gets Real About How He Can Help Malik Nabers

Alvin Kamara’s Agent Sends Clear Message to Saints Amid Trade Rumors

Alvin Kamara’s Agent Sends Clear Message to Saints Amid Trade Rumors

Chargers Announce $75.6 Million Decision on Star Safety Derwin James

Chargers Announce $75.6 Million Decision on Star Safety Derwin James

Seahawks HC Mike Macdonald Shares DeMarcus Lawrence Update Amid OTAs Absence

Seahawks HC Mike Macdonald Shares DeMarcus Lawrence Update Amid OTAs Absence

Chargers GM Sends Clear Message to Keenan Allen About Potential Reunion

Chargers GM Sends Clear Message to Keenan Allen About Potential Reunion

Titans QB Cam Ward Reveals Major Change Heading Into 2nd NFL Season

Titans QB Cam Ward Reveals Major Change Heading Into 2nd NFL Season

New Lions TE Tyler Conklin Opens Up About Playing With QB Jared Goff

New Lions TE Tyler Conklin Opens Up About Playing With QB Jared Goff

Bengals’ Joe Burrow Shares Blunt 3-Word Reaction to Trey Hendrickson Joining Ravens

Bengals’ Joe Burrow Shares Blunt 3-Word Reaction to Trey Hendrickson Joining Ravens

New Steelers WR Michael Pittman Jr. Makes Aaron Rodgers Admission at OTAs

New Steelers WR Michael Pittman Jr. Makes Aaron Rodgers Admission at OTAs

NFL Insider Shares Insight on Jaguars Interest in Eagles WR A.J. Brown

NFL Insider Shares Insight on Jaguars Interest in Eagles WR A.J. Brown

Steelers Aaron Rodgers Makes Final Decision on 2026 Season Ahead of OTAs

Steelers Aaron Rodgers Makes Final Decision on 2026 Season Ahead of OTAs

Dak Prescott Shares Strong Feelings on Cowboys Rookie Caleb Downs

Dak Prescott Shares Strong Feelings on Cowboys Rookie Caleb Downs

NFL Execs Predict Bengals Will Make Major Joe Burrow Decision Next Offseason

NFL Execs Predict Bengals Will Make Major Joe Burrow Decision Next Offseason

Colts QB Anthony Richardson Makes OTAs Decision Amid Trade Rumors

Colts QB Anthony Richardson Makes OTAs Decision Amid Trade Rumors

Seahawks Share Zach Charbonnet Injury Update After RB Jadarian Price Draft Pick

Seahawks Share Zach Charbonnet Injury Update After RB Jadarian Price Draft Pick

49ers’ Mac Jones Gets Clear Answer From Kyle Shanahan on Trade Future

49ers’ Mac Jones Gets Clear Answer From Kyle Shanahan on Trade Future

Rams’ Les Snead Sends Clear Message on Matthew Stafford & Ty Simpson’s Role

Rams’ Les Snead Sends Clear Message on Matthew Stafford & Ty Simpson’s Role

Raiders Draft Pick Fernando Mendoza Sends Message on Tom Brady After First Round

Raiders Draft Pick Fernando Mendoza Sends Message on Tom Brady After First Round

Caleb Downs Reacts to Cowboys Pick After Missed Formal Visit: ‘It Worked Out’

Caleb Downs Reacts to Cowboys Pick After Missed Formal Visit: ‘It Worked Out’

Bills GM Brandon Beane Sends Message on Free Agent CB Tre’Davious White Before Draft

Bills GM Brandon Beane Sends Message on Free Agent CB Tre’Davious White Before Draft

Chiefs’ Andy Reid Sends Strong Message on Justin Fields’ ‘Gadget Guy’ Label

Chiefs’ Andy Reid Sends Strong Message on Justin Fields’ ‘Gadget Guy’ Label

Former Steelers HC Mike Tomlin Makes Next Move Official

Former Steelers HC Mike Tomlin Makes Next Move Official

Rams QB Matthew Stafford Gets ‘Significant’ Contract News Ahead of NFL Draft

Rams QB Matthew Stafford Gets ‘Significant’ Contract News Ahead of NFL Draft

Giants, Odell Beckham Jr. Reunion Gaining Steam After Latest Insider News

Giants, Odell Beckham Jr. Reunion Gaining Steam After Latest Insider News

Analyst Sends Sharp Warning to Vikings HC Kevin O’Connell Ahead of NFL Draft

Analyst Sends Sharp Warning to Vikings HC Kevin O’Connell Ahead of NFL Draft

NFL Insider Compares Colts’ Daniel Jones’ Rehab to Aaron Rodgers, Kirk Cousins

NFL Insider Compares Colts’ Daniel Jones’ Rehab to Aaron Rodgers, Kirk Cousins

Dexter Lawrence Standoff With Giants Reaches Critical Point After ‘Impasse’ News

Dexter Lawrence Standoff With Giants Reaches Critical Point After ‘Impasse’ News

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