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Matt Wadleigh

Wadleigh is based in Merced, Calif., and covers multiple sports for LBS. He was born and raised in the San Diego area and stays loyal to the Padres, Chargers and Aztecs. He studied print journalism at Fresno State for college and got to watch Paul George, Derek Carr and Davante Adams play in a Bulldogs uniform. In addition to LBS, Wadleigh’s work has been featured at ClutchPoints, Sportscasting, Sporting News, and various USA Today sites, including UCLA Wire, where he was the first managing editor. He has over 3,000 published posts to his credit.

RJ Luis warming up for St. John's

Eligibility case for LSU’s RJ Luis takes another major turn

Believe it or not, RJ Luis might be able to play for the LSU Tigers men’s basketball team this season. In a big twist, a judge in Baton Rouge granted an injunction on Wednesday “enjoining” LSU and the SEC to stop the conference from …

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Lakers agree to deal with former Grizzlies center

The Los Angeles Lakers are making a roster move after just four games. On Wednesday, the Lakers waived two-way player AK Okereke. In turn, LA signed 7-foot center Lawson Lovering to a two-way contract, according to Michael Scotto of Hoops Hype. …

Garrett Wilson wearing a cap

Garrett Wilson addresses trade rumors after sideline outburst

New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson has seen his name floating in trade rumors, but he isn’t worried about that. While speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Wilson said he does not plan on requesting a trade from the Jets. “I try and …

Darius Acuff Jr. smiling

NBA rookie pulls off wild feat only Wilt Chamberlain had accomplished

Sacramento Kings rookie guard Darius Acuff Jr. has wasted no time attempting shots left and right in his first few games in the NBA. Acuff has attempted 20 or more shots in each of his first four games, becoming just the second player in NBA history …

Jim Harbaugh looks on at practice

Jim Harbaugh has come to a decision on Mike McDaniel’s play-calling duties

The Los Angeles Chargers are 0-6, but head coach Jim Harbaugh isn’t going to make a change just yet. Coming out of the bye week, Harbaugh said that offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel will continue to call plays, according to ESPN’s Adam …

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Michigan has decided on its QB1 despite latest struggles

The Michigan Wolverines are making a change at the quarterback position. In Week 9 against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights, Michigan is expected to start freshman Tommy Carr, according to Pete Nakos of On3. Bryce Underwood, the highly recruited five-star …

Ernie Johnson in a suit

Ernie Johnson makes a stunning announcement about his future

Ernie Johnson has been the host of Inside the NBA for a long time, but it turns out this will be his final season. On Wednesday, Johnson announced on social media that he is retiring after the 2026-27 NBA season. “This will be my last season. …

Tyrese Haliburton in a Pacers jersey

Tyrese Haliburton suffers another injury just games into NBA return

Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton just can’t catch a break. After playing just four games following his highly anticipated return, Haliburton has now suffered a hamstring strain that will sideline him for an unknown period of time. …

Chloe Kim poses for a photo

Chloe Kim weighs in on boyfriend Myles Garrett’s injury

Los Angeles Rams star Myles Garrett has played just one game this season after coming over in a blockbuster trade with the Cleveland Browns. Garrett had zero sacks in a forgettable opening game against the San Francisco 49ers, and he then landed on …

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Colts WR requests trade after Quenton Nelson, DeForest Buckner moves

The Indianapolis Colts’ fire sale doesn’t appear to be ending anytime soon. After Indianapolis traded Quenton Nelson and DeForest Buckner on Tuesday, wide receiver Josh Downs has now requested a trade. Sources: Colts WR Josh Downs is …

Bill Simmons speaking

Bill Simmons floats interesting sneaker theory amid rash of NBA injuries

The NBA has already seen a fair share of major injuries this season, and Bill Simmons has a theory for why it might be happening. Simmons said it might be due to the sneaker technology, and he mentioned low tops and injuries below the knee. “I do …

A WNBA ball

UCLA coach has strong reaction to WNBA’s bizarre Game 6 start time

The Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries will play Game 6 of the WNBA Finals on Thursday, with tip-off at 12:30 p.m. ET at State Farm Arena in Georgia. The game was moved up to the 12:30 start to allow the Dream to host it at State Farm Arena, …

Maryland Terrapins logo

Maryland makes desperate attempt to keep students at football games

It’s been a rough season for the Maryland Terrapins football program, and they are doing anything they can to get fans to stick around until the end of games. Maryland is releasing a unique promotion. Students who attend this weekend’s …

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Timberwolves get crushing injury update on Anthony Edwards

The Minnesota Timberwolves won’t have their superstar backcourt of Anthony Edwards and LaMelo Ball together for the foreseeable future. On Tuesday, it was revealed that Edwards will miss “up to two months” due to undergoing an …

Micah Parsons at a press conference

Matt LaFleur drops a hint on Micah Parsons’ potential return

The Green Bay Packers acquired Micah Parsons in a trade right before the 2025 NFL season. Parsons then suffered a torn ACL in December, which was a crushing blow to the Packers’ Super Bowl hopes. Reports swirled prior to the 2026 season that a …

Bears helmet on the field

Bears linked to familiar face after missing out on DeForest Buckner

The NFL’s trade season is already picking up, and the Chicago Bears could be involved. The Indianapolis Colts made a pair of trades on Tuesday, one involving Quenton Nelson and the other involving DeForest Buckner. NFL insider Jordan Schultz …

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