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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.

Rays third baseman Junior Caminero (13) celebrates in the locker room

Junior Caminero trolls Yankees after Rays advance to ALCS

The Tampa Bay Rays completed a three-game sweep of the New York Yankees on Wednesday night in the Bronx. The Rays won the ALDS in three games to advance to the ALCS, and All-Star slugger Junior Caminero had a perfect motion to troll the fans at …

Giannis Antetokounmpo wearing headphones

Giannis Antetokounmpo makes bold claim about his all-time NBA ranking

Giannis Antetokounmpo is undoubtedly one of the best NBA players of this generation. Where he will land in the all-time great conversation remains to be seen, although Antetokounmpo himself has high expectations for his legacy. Antetokounmpo was …

The MLB logo

MLB exploring changes to the regular season and playoffs

Major League Baseball (MLB) has issued a new proposal that could bring several changes to the regular season and postseason. One of them involves a 154-game schedule, bringing the number down from 162. Another includes playoff re-seeding, something …

A Big Ten logo on the field

Big Ten commissioner has blunt take on expansion rumors

The Big Ten Conference has 18 football teams, and there have been plenty of rumors about possible expansion. The Protect College Sports Act would allow the Big Ten to add two more, but Big Ten Commissioner Tony Petitti shut down those talks with a …

Sean Payton wearing a headset

Sean Payton making major change to Broncos’ offense 

The Denver Broncos are 2-2, and the offense has dealt with plenty of issues early on. As a result, head coach Sean Payton is now taking matters into his own hands. Payton is reportedly going to be “more heavily involved” in play-calling, …

Dante Moore looking on before a game

New update emerges on Oregon QB Dante Moore ahead of UCLA game

Oregon Ducks quarterback Dante Moore is working his way back from a concussion that occurred in a scary scene against the USC Trojans in September. With Oregon facing UCLA this weekend – the program that recruited Moore – there was an …

Ben Roethlisberger throwing a ball

Ben Roethlisberger has questions after Steelers’ final play in loss to Browns

Former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger has plenty of questions after his former team’s loss to the Cleveland Browns in Week 4. Roethlisberger commented on the final play during an episode of the “FOOTBAHLIN” show. …

Kalen DeBoer looking up

Alabama-Georgia gets big update amid Tropical Storm Isaias threat

Right now, the SEC showdown between the No. 2 Georgia Bulldogs and the No. 6 Alabama Crimson Tide is up in the air amid tropical storm Isaias. Meteorologist James Spann said there is a “nightmare” scenario where the storm hits the area, …

DeMeco Ryans at practice

DeMeco Ryans makes key change after Texans’ 0-4 start

The Houston Texans are in the second week of October without a win in the 2026 season, and head coach DeMeco Ryans has now decided to make a big change. Ryans revealed that he is taking over defensive play-calling duties from Matt Burke. The Texans …

Stephen A. Smith on a set

Stephen A. Smith issues apology after Lane Johnson comments

Stephen A. Smith has already regretted his comments from Wednesday morning. During an episode of “First Take,” Smith spoke about Philadelphia Eagles OL Lane Johnson, who retired on Tuesday amid mental health issues. Smith questioned …

Jerry Jones grinning before a game

Jerry Jones has strong message for Tony Romo after CBS exit

Tony Romo’s future as a broadcaster is in question after his exit from CBS Sports, but Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones had nothing but support for his former quarterback. Jones appeared on his usual segment of 105.3 The Fan, and he spoke …

Howie Roseman looks on

Eagles fans can’t believe what Howie Roseman got in Ravens trade

Howie Roseman has done it again. On Wednesday, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that the Philadelphia Eagles were sending center Cam Jurgens and a 2027 7th-round pick to the Baltimore Ravens in exchange for a 2027 5th-round pick and a 2028 …

Dana Altman on the court

Oregon coach Dana Altman makes decision on his future

After 37 years and over 1,200 games as a college basketball head coach, Dana Altman has decided to retire. Altman, who spent the past 16 seasons as the Oregon Ducks men’s basketball coach, retired on Wednesday, with Jeff Goodman first reporting …

Jon Rahm on the course

Jon Rahm makes major decision on LIV Golf future

Jon Rahm looks to be turning the page and ending his chapter with LIV Golf. Rahm’s representative said he will not participate in LIV Golf 2.0, as the league’s bankruptcy hearing is ongoing. “Mr. Rahm has independently reviewed the …

Don Mattingly in his Phillies gear

Phillies’ manager search gets new update after Alex Cora decision

The Philadelphia Phillies have a big decision to make on the manager position. Alex Cora was expected to be a top option, but USA Today’s Bob Nightengale said Cora will sit out the 2027 season. Following that, the Phillies’ search got a …

Aaron Boone glares ahead

Stephen A. Smith makes bold prediction about Aaron Boone’s future with Yankees

The New York Yankees are facing a win-or-go-home Game 3 in the ALDS against the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday. And, Stephen A. Smith thinks a Yankees loss could be the end of the road for manager Aaron Boone. “I’m not wishing this, but I …

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