Matthew Neschis

New York

US Sports Reporter at The Mirror US

Sports reporter for @MirrorUSSports @ExpressUSSport | Previously @nypostsports @yardbarker @Cardinal_Sports

Articles

Josh Allen shows difference from Travis Kelce with Hailee Steinfeld approach

5 days ago | the-express.com | Matthew Neschis

At the moment, Allen’s utmost focus is centered around football - specifically building upon his strong 2024-25 campaign, during which he was crowned the NFL’s Most Valuable Player after posting the highest quarterback rating in the league at 77.5 and fifth-highest touchdown-to-interception ratio (28:6). “Josh will take it as it comes, as winning the Super Bowl is the goal. Everything else can come second,” the source added.
Andre Agassi loving new career after making debut in new sport

5 days ago | the-express.com | Matthew Neschis

Andre Agassi has got the pickleball itch after the eight-time Grand Slam winner traded his racket for a paddle. Since retiring from professional tennis back in 2006, Agassi has remained a pivotal figure in the sporting world. The 55-year-old has become an avid fan of Germany’s national baseball team - which his son plays for - and was signed by TNT Sports as a studio analyst for the Semifinal and Championship rounds of Roland-Garros.
Pope Leo XIV shown on World Series broadcast 20 years before Vatican election

5 days ago | themirror.com | Matthew Neschis

Eagle-eyed MLB fans noticed that Pope Leo XIV was shown during a broadcast of Game 1 of the 2005 World Series between the Chicago White Sox and Houston Astros Long before Cardinal Robert Prevost was elected Pope Leo XIV, the Chicago, Illinois native was spotted cheering on his favorite MLB team in the World Series.
Ryan Blaney forced to fulfil present to wife after winning NASCAR Championship

5 days ago | the-express.com | Matthew Neschis

“So my little present to myself, mainly Gianna. She told me last year that she’s been wanting a pool forever,” Blaney said.
Cooper Flagg makes LeBron James feelings clear ahead of NBA Draft

5 days ago | themirror.com | Matthew Neschis

Cooper Flagg expressed his desire to share the court with LeBron James as the consensus No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft looked ahead to his future in the league Cooper Flagg has yet to play a single minute at the professional level, but the Duke standout already has his sights set on sharing the court with one of the NBA's all-time greats.
Stephen A. Smith killed off on 'Law & Order' after he didn't get role he wanted

5 days ago | irishstar.com | Matthew Neschis

Stephen A. Smith made a brief cameo on Thursday's episode of 'Law & Order,' during which he played an outspoken sports agent despite initially wanting to be a lawyer on the show Stephen A. Smith's debut on "Law & Order" quickly went south, as the ESPN personality was brutally killed off after receiving a minor role he initially didn't want.
Shedeur Sanders' NFL future looks bleak as QB 'set up to fail' at Browns

6 days ago | irishstar.com | Matthew Neschis

Shedeur Sanders' professional career got off to a less-than-ideal start as the quarterback was forced to pick the No. 12 jersey after his preferred No. 2 was taken by a veteran Robert Griffin III has painted a bleak outlook for Shedeur Sanders' NFL prospects following the Browns rookie quarterback's initial stumble in Cleveland. After missing out on the first round and the millions that come with it, Sanders was eventually picked by the Browns in the fifth round as the No. 144 overall selection.
Denny Hamlin makes it clear what he thinks of NASCAR fans and their intelligence

1 week ago | the-express.com | Matthew Neschis

“They're, saying they're not able to make moves like they want to. We're going to look into that. As a counter to that, we did have some great passing statistics this weekend that shows on our metrics that things are not as bad as they seem. “But we trust our drivers and we hear our fans that they want their drivers to be able to pull out of line and make a pass. And we're going to try to put a little bit of work into that to fix it,” he continued. “Then just leave it at that.
Jose Iglesias abandons OMG slogan after being kicked out of Mets 'home'

1 week ago | themirror.com | Matthew Neschis

Jose Iglesias revealed he was "totally shocked" that the Mets didn't offer him a contract over the offseason - adding that he's left his 'OMG' slogan in New York San Diego Padres infielder Jose Iglesias left his signature catchphrase in the Big Apple after the New York Mets decided not to resign him. It wasn't long ago that Iglesias captured the hearts of New Yorkers thanks to his stellar performance both on and off the baseball diamond.
Angel Reese has telling moment with Hailey Van Lith after reuniting in WNBA

1 week ago | irishstar.com | Matthew Neschis

Former LSU stars Angel Reese and Hailey Van Lith were reunited as teammates with the Chicago Sky, and the duo put on a show in their second preseason WNBA game of 2025 Angel Reese and Hailey Van Lith appeared to have seamlessly continued their rapport from college days, sharing a comical exchange during Tuesday's preseason game. Last month, Hailey Van Lith became a Chicago Sky player when she was picked No. 11 overall in the WNBA Draft, reuniting her with Reese, her ex-LSU teammate.