Steve Reed, Author at Daily Hampshire Gazette

FILE - Alabama quarterback Bryce Young (9) throws the ball during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Mississippi State, Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Bryce Young, C.J. Stroud, Anthony Richardson and Will Levis are projected to go anywhere from the top 5 to top 15 picks in this draft.(AP Photo/Vasha Hunt, File)

Panthers take Bryce Young at No. 1 overall in NFL draft

by Steve Reed Associated PressApril 27, 2023

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Carolina Panthers believe they’ve finally found their franchise quarterback.The Panthers selected Alabama’s Bryce Young with the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL draft on Thursday night, the first time the team has selected a QB…

FILE - Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich gestures on the field before an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in Indianapolis. The Carolina Panthers announced Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023, they have agreed to terms with Frank Reich to become their new head coach. (AP Photo/Zach Bolinger, File)

Panthers hire Frank Reich over Steve Wilks as head coach

by Steve Reed Associated PressJanuary 26, 2023

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) drives around Charlotte Hornets center Mason Plumlee during the first half Monday in Charlotte, N.C.

Tatum scores 51, Celtics beat Hornets for 7th straight win

by Steve Reed Associated PressJanuary 16, 2023

Carolina Panthers head coach Matt Rhule speaks during a news conference after their loss against the San Francisco 49ers during an NFL football game on Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. The Panthers have fired coach Matt Rhule following a 1-4 start to the season, according to a person familiar with the situation. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Monday, Oct. 10, because the team has not yet announced the decision. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)

Panthers fire Matt Rhule after 1-4 start; Wilks takes over

by Steve Reed Associated PressOctober 10, 2022

Carolina Panthers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) gestures during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Washington Commanders, Saturday, Aug. 13, 2022, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

QB Baker Mayfield starting for Panthers in Week 1 against Browns

by Steve Reed Associated PressAugust 22, 2022

Kyle Larson stands in pit row during qualifying for the NASCAR All-Star Race auto race at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas, Saturday, May 21, 2022. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

Deja vu? Larson hopes Coca-Cola 600 can ignite run to title

by Steve Reed Associated PressMay 27, 2022

FILE - Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton (1) reacts at he is introduced before an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018. According to a person with knowledge of the situation, the Carolina Panthers have agreed to a one-year contact to bring quarterback Cam Newton back to the franchise that drafted him No. 1 overall in 2011. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Thursday, Nov. 11, 2021, because the deal has not been announced by the team.(AP Photo/Mike McCarn, File)

Cam Newton: Focus is on present, the past is ‘irrelevant’

by Steve Reed Associated PressNovember 12, 2021

FILE - Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) passes against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., on Sept. 12, 2019. According to a person with knowledge of the situation, the Panthers have agreed to a one-year contact to bring quarterback Cam Newton back to the franchise that drafted him No. 1 overall in 2011. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Thursday, Nov. 11, 2021, because the deal has not been announced by the team. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco, File)

Superman II: Panthers agree to deal with QB Cam Newton

by Steve Reed Associated PressNovember 11, 2021

Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold passes against the New England Patriots during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Pats shut down Darnold, Panthers, cruise to 24-6 victory

by Steve Reed Associated PressNovember 7, 2021

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

No Cam reunion: Jones, not Newton leads Pats vs. Panthers

by Steve Reed Associated PressNovember 5, 2021