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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.

Brendan Sorsby during a game

Cincinnati Bearcats issue statement on claim from Brendan Sorsby’s agent

The drama involving Brendan Sorsby is not ending anytime soon. The former Cincinnati Bearcats quarterback transferred to Texas Tech, but the two sides parted ways after a back-and-forth situation due to Sorsby’s gambling problems. On Wednesday, …

Tiago Splitter in a shirt

Tiago Splitter had a cryptic answer about leaving the Blazers

The Chicago Bulls hired Tiago Splitter as their new head coach on Monday. Splitter led the Portland Trail Blazers to a 42-39 record after taking over for Chauncey Billups, who was arrested in October as part of a gambling investigation. On Wednesday, …

LeBron James in a purple Lakers sweater

LeBron James’ former Cavaliers teammate could be coming to the Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers and LeBron James are reportedly negotiating a new deal before the start of NBA free agency. While nothing is done yet, NBA insider Marc Spears said on Wednesday that he is hearing that James is “likely coming back” …

Devin Booker dribbles down the court

Reason Devin Booker is changing his jersey number revealed

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker has spent his entire NBA career in Arizona, and he has worn the No. 1 jersey since his days in college with the Kentucky Wildcats. However, Booker is making a switch and changing to No. 15 going forward. Rumors swirled …

Giannis Antetokounmpo warms up

NBA insider sheds light on Giannis Antetokounmpo trade timeframe

For quite some time, the 2026 NBA Draft has been viewed as a soft deadline for the Milwaukee Bucks to get a trade done involving Giannis Antetokounmpo. The draft begins on June 23 at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y., but NBA insider Chris Haynes …

Scott Satterfield at a press conference

Brendan Sorsby’s ex-coach sends message to NFL teams ahead of Supplemental Draft

Former Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby is officially headed to the NFL’s Supplemental Draft in July. Texas Tech and Sorsby parted ways after a series of trials and investigations that led to heavy criticism after he was granted an …

John Tortorella talks to the media

Golden Knights hire new head coach just days after Stanley Cup loss

The Vegas Golden Knights lost the Stanley Cup Finals to the Carolina Hurricanes in six games, and they didn’t take long to move on from head coach John Tortorella . The Golden Knights’ quest for a Stanley Cup title ended with a 3-0 loss …

Luka Doncic in a Lakers uniform

Luka Doncic has a free agency request for the Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers have some big decisions to make this offseason, and superstar Luka Doncic isn’t hiding what he wants on this roster. With free agency around the corner, Doncic revealed what he wants the Lakers to add. “I think mainly …

A Jacksonville Jaguars helmet

Jaguars’ long snapper makes NFL history with new contract

Some teams value a good long snapper more than others, and the Jacksonville Jaguars are now investing heavily at the position. On Wednesday, the Jaguars agreed to a new contract extension with long snapper Ross Matiscik, giving him a two-year deal …

Cathy Engelbert at the mic

WNBA announces big change beginning in 2027

The WNBA is making changes to its schedule beginning in the 2027 season. On Wednesday, WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert announced that the schedule will increase from 44 games to 50 games beginning next season. “Demand for the WNBA has never …

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Maple Leafs have hired a new head coach

The Toronto Maple Leafs have officially decided on their next head coach. Toronto fired Craig Berube in May after two years at the helm, and now the Maple Leafs have hired Jim Hiller for his second stint with the franchise. Jim Hiller has been named …

Tyler Herro in warmups

Eastern Conference team mentioned as a potential Tyler Herro trade suitor

With the Milwaukee Bucks and Miami Heat picking up steam on a potential Giannis Antetokounmpo trade, a third team might need to be involved in order to make things work. And, with Heat sharpshooter Tyler Herro rumored as one of the trade pieces, NBA …

The logo of the Utah Jazz

NBA insider reveals uncertainty surrounding Utah Jazz draft choice

The Utah Jazz hold the No. 2 overall pick in the upcoming 2026 NBA draft, but they reportedly are unsure of which player to take. The decision will likely come down to Cameron Boozer, AJ Dybantsa or Darryn Peterson, although one of the latter two is …

Kylian Mbappe reacting

Kylian Mbappé makes history for France at 2026 World Cup

France began the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a 3-1 victory over Senegal on Tuesday at New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. France held Senegal scoreless all the way until the final minutes, and it was Kylian Mbappé who made French history in a …

A look at a Bucs helmet

Former Buccaneers’ first-round pick retires from the NFL at 27

Early retirements continue to become more common in the NFL world, and another came on Tuesday. The Philadelphia Eagles announced that defensive end Joe Tryon-Shoyinka was placed on the reserve-retired list, meaning the 27-year-old is putting an end …

Walker Kessler points

Report: Jazz star ‘at odds’ ahead of NBA free agency

The Utah Jazz have some questions to answer this offseason. One of them is regarding the future of big man Walker Kessler. The 24-year-old is hitting restricted free agency, although reports surfaced on Monday that he is “at odds” with …

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