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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.

Hakeem Olajuwon smiling

Hakeem Olajuwon’s son includes Texas Tech, Kansas State as finalists

12-time NBA All-Star and Hall of Fame inductee Hakeem Olajuwon is one of the most decorated players in the history of the game, and now his son is trying to follow in his footsteps. Malik Olajuwon is a four-star recruit in the Class of 2027, and he …

Art Briles at a press conference

Art Briles reveals what changed his mind about taking the Texas job

Art Briles spent 13 seasons as a college football head coach and put together a respectable 9-65 record during his time at Houston and Baylor. As it turns out, Briles admitted he almost took the Texas Longhorns job after the 2013 season, but he …

Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd on the bench

Wings announce tough Azzi Fudd injury blow in rookie season

The Dallas Wings selected Azzi Fudd at No. 1 overall in the 2026 WNBA Draft, pairing her with former UConn Huskies teammate Paige Bueckers. Through 30 games, Fudd is averaging 13.1 points per game, but her rookie season will come to an end after the …

A look at a Bucs helmet

Buccaneers player who had 2 sacks in a preseason game could return to college

Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive end Jack Pyburn is currently in training camp, but he is making a run at trying to return to the NCAA in a surprising twist. On Wednesday, Pyburn filed a lawsuit against the NCAA in hopes of seeking a preliminary …

Trevon Diggs in helmet and uniform

Trevon Diggs could finally face Stefon Diggs after Seahawks signing

Stefon and Trevon Diggs have played 18 seasons combined in the NFL, yet they have never faced each other in a regular-season game. On Wednesday, the Seattle Seahawks signed Trevon Diggs to a deal, which comes one day after bringing him in for a …

A.J. Brown at Patriots practice.

AJ Brown had one word when asked if he’s talked to Jalen Hurts since being traded

AJ Brown has been a member of the New England Patriots for just over two months after he was traded by the Philadelphia Eagles. On Wednesday, the Patriots hosted the Eagles for a joint prctice session, and Brown was asked if he had any conversations …

The Los Angeles Chargers' logo at midfield

Fans are saying the same thing after the latest Chargers injury

The Los Angeles Chargers’ injury curse continues, and the regular season hasn’t even started yet. Center Tyler Biadasz, who signed a three-year, $30 million deal this summer, left practice early on a cart on Tuesday in a joint session …

A WNBA ball

15-year WNBA veteran plans to retire after season

Nneka Ogwumike is finishing up her 15th season in the WNBA, and it turns out that this one will be her last. During an episode of “Boardroom Talk” with Taylor Rooks, Ogwumike revealed that this will be her final season in the league. “I …

A Philadelphia Phillies hat in the dugout

Phillies signing ex-Yankees All-Star amid playoff race

The Philadelphia Phillies are bringing in some starting pitching help just in time for the playoff push. The Phillies and former New York Yankees All-Star Nestor Cortes agreed to a one-year deal on Wednesday, according to Robert Murray of Fansided. …

Pat McAfee celebrating

Pat McAfee lands a new job within ESPN

Former Indianapolis Colts punter Pat McAfee continues to excel in his role with ESPN. On Wednesday, ESPN announced that McAfee will join the crew on “Monday Night Countdown,” along with  Scott Van Pelt, Jason Kelce, Marcus Spears and …

Nick Kyrgios on the court

Nick Kyrgios opens up after positive cocaine test

Nick Kyrgios made the Wimbledon final in 2022 before losing to Novak Djokovic, but his career has derailed since then. On Wednesday, Kyrgios shared a lengthy post on Instagram. In the post, he stated that he tested positive for cocaine. He has also …

Trevon Diggs in helmet and uniform

Trevon Diggs worked out for 1 NFL team

Former Dallas Cowboys All-Pro defensive back Trevon Diggs is looking for another NFL team, and another possibility emerged on Tuesday. According to the NFL transaction wire, Diggs worked out for the Seattle Seahawks. Elsewhere CB Trevon Diggs worked …

Calais Campbell looking away.

Calais Campbell opens up about family tragedy

Baltimore Ravens defensive end Calais Campbell suffered a family tragedy in July. His mother, Nateal Campbell, passed away after being found unresponsive with cuts on her neck. His brother, Ciarre Campbell, was found inside the residence and was …

Kyle Shanahan in a 49ers cap

Kyle Shanahan responds to Christian McCaffrey contract speculation

San Francisco 49ers star running back Christian McCaffrey missed yet another practice due to “tightness.” McCaffrey’s absence led to speculation that the star RB is “holding in” with hopes of getting a new deal. However, …

Edwin Diaz in a Dodgers uniform

Edwin Diaz dealing with another injury amid rough stretch

Los Angeles Dodgers closer Edwin Diaz is struggling big time, and now he is dealing with an injury on top of that. On Tuesday, Katie Woo of The Athletic reported that Diaz is headed to the IL. While the injury is unclear, Woo says it is …

Najee Harris holding the ball

Najee Harris makes bold statement after signing with Giants

The New York Giants hosted veteran running back Najee Harris for a workout on Monday, and one day later, the two sides agreed to a deal. The Giants agreed to a one-year deal with Harris, and the former first-round pick had a strong message after an …

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