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

Brian Schottenheimer Sends Bold Message on Cowboys’ Dak Prescott

Brian Schottenheimer Sends Bold Message on Cowboys’ Dak Prescott

NFL Hall of Famer Sends Warning to Giants QB Jaxson Dart on Saints

NFL Hall of Famer Sends Warning to Giants QB Jaxson Dart on Saints

Vikings’ Kevin O’Connell Sends Strong Message on Carson Wentz Before Browns Game

Vikings’ Kevin O’Connell Sends Strong Message on Carson Wentz Before Browns Game

Texans QB C.J. Stroud Raises Eyebrows With Comments About His Speed

Texans QB C.J. Stroud Raises Eyebrows With Comments About His Speed

Ravens Likely to Start Veteran Backup QB With Lamar Jackson Missing Practice Again

Ravens Likely to Start Veteran Backup QB With Lamar Jackson Missing Practice Again

Raiders Receive Big Update on TE Brock Bowers Before Colts Game

Raiders Receive Big Update on TE Brock Bowers Before Colts Game

Bears Legend Sends Strong Message on Caleb Williams & Ben Johnson

Bears Legend Sends Strong Message on Caleb Williams & Ben Johnson

Vikings’ Adam Thielen Opens Up on Justin Jefferson Relationship

Vikings’ Adam Thielen Opens Up on Justin Jefferson Relationship

Raiders’ Chip Kelly Sends Humorous Message to Jackson Powers-Johnson

Raiders’ Chip Kelly Sends Humorous Message to Jackson Powers-Johnson

Commanders Get Major Update on Terry McLaurin & Noah Brown for Week 5

Commanders Get Major Update on Terry McLaurin & Noah Brown for Week 5

NFL Makes Major Announcement on Buccaneers WR Emeka Egbuka

NFL Makes Major Announcement on Buccaneers WR Emeka Egbuka

Cowboys’ Trevon Diggs Shares Honest Thoughts on Not Starting

Cowboys’ Trevon Diggs Shares Honest Thoughts on Not Starting

Bengals’ Zac Taylor Makes Bold Call on QB Jake Browning

Bengals’ Zac Taylor Makes Bold Call on QB Jake Browning

Dan Quinn Shares Major Update on QB Jayden Daniels Before Chargers Game

Dan Quinn Shares Major Update on QB Jayden Daniels Before Chargers Game

Insider Provides Major Update on Steelers RB Jaylen Warren Before Dublin Game

Insider Provides Major Update on Steelers RB Jaylen Warren Before Dublin Game

Brian Schottenheimer Provides Update on Cowboys CB Trevon Diggs

Brian Schottenheimer Provides Update on Cowboys CB Trevon Diggs

Browns Star Myles Garrett Sends Strong Message to Lions OC John Morton

Browns Star Myles Garrett Sends Strong Message to Lions OC John Morton

Bengals QB Joe Burrow Breaks Silence on Brutal Injury

Bengals QB Joe Burrow Breaks Silence on Brutal Injury

Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers Sends Harsh 3-Word Message on New Helmet

Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers Sends Harsh 3-Word Message on New Helmet

Seahawks’ Jaxon Smith-Njigba Sends Strong Message on Holding Call & NSFW Ref Moment

Seahawks’ Jaxon Smith-Njigba Sends Strong Message on Holding Call & NSFW Ref Moment

2 Key Steelers Playmakers Added to Injury Report Before Dublin Trip

2 Key Steelers Playmakers Added to Injury Report Before Dublin Trip

Cowboys DT Kenny Clark Doesn’t Hold Back About Playing Packers & Jordan Love

Cowboys DT Kenny Clark Doesn’t Hold Back About Playing Packers & Jordan Love

Dolphins Coach Mike McDaniel Urges Tua Tagovailoa to Take Advantage of Opportunities

Dolphins Coach Mike McDaniel Urges Tua Tagovailoa to Take Advantage of Opportunities

Josh Allen & Dalton Kincaid Send Strong Message on Bills Tight End Room

Josh Allen & Dalton Kincaid Send Strong Message on Bills Tight End Room

Commanders Get Concerning Injury Update on Star WR Terry McLaurin

Commanders Get Concerning Injury Update on Star WR Terry McLaurin

Vikings WR Jordan Addison Sends Bold 2-Word Message on His Return

Vikings WR Jordan Addison Sends Bold 2-Word Message on His Return

Sean McDermott Sends Strong Message to Bills Fans Ahead of Saints Game

Sean McDermott Sends Strong Message to Bills Fans Ahead of Saints Game

Bills RB James Cook Opens Up on New Contract & Stunning Week 1 Win

Bills RB James Cook Opens Up on New Contract & Stunning Week 1 Win

Pelicans Star Zion Williamson Turning Heads With New Focus in One Area

Pelicans Star Zion Williamson Turning Heads With New Focus in One Area

Bucks Want to Pair Giannis Antetokounmpo With a 3-Time NBA MVP

Bucks Want to Pair Giannis Antetokounmpo With a 3-Time NBA MVP