Sports

Marcus Reed

Marcus Reed follows professional sports leagues, focusing on schedules, standings, and the developments that influence a season. His coverage connects team news with playoff races, competition formats, and changes around the leagues. He is interested in the practical details that help fans understand what happens next and why it matters.

Stories by Marcus Reed

SportsNov 9

College Football Playoff grows to 24 teams in ESPN deal, ending Power 4 title games

ESPN keeps every playoff game through 2031-32. The new bracket starts in December 2027 with campus games, eight byes and no conference championship weekend.

SportsNov 8

Kyle Larson clinches 2026 NASCAR Cup title at Homestead by end of Stage 1

Larson finished fourth in the opening stage at Homestead-Miami Speedway, and his seven stage points settled the championship with most of the race still to run.

SportsNov 7

Devon Dampier accounts for every Utah point as No. 3 Utes beat BYU 28-20

Utah's quarterback ran for two touchdowns and threw for two more, and a defense that forced five turnovers kept the Utes unbeaten at 9-0.