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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.

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Report: Red Sox to ‘aggressively pursue’ 2-time All-Star in free agency

The Boston Red Sox tried, but failed, to bring slugger Alex Bregman back to town. Bregman signed a five-year, $175 million deal with the Chicago Cubs after just one year in Boston. However, the Red Sox are not just waiting around; they are expected …

Matt LaFleur stands on the sideline

Matt LaFleur’s honest take after Aaron Rodgers praises Packers coach

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers was done answering questions about Mike Tomlin after the 30-6 loss to the Houston Texans in the Wild Card round on Monday night. While Rodgers left the press conference following plenty of questions about …

DeMeco Ryans on the field after a game

Texans’ DeMeco Ryans reacts to Mike Tomlin stepping down

After 19 seasons as the Pittsburgh Steelers head coach, Mike Tomlin is stepping down. Tomlin’s final game in the black and yellow was on Monday night, and the Houston Texans defeated the Steelers, 30-6, at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pa. After …

Ohio State sees offensive playmaker leave for 2026 NFL Draft

The Ohio State Buckeyes saw their College Football Playoff run end with a 24-14 loss to the Miami Hurricanes in the Cotton Bowl. Since then, roster changes have come quickly in Columbus, and on Tuesday, the Buckeyes saw tight end Max Klare decide to …

Ryan Day before a game

Ohio State lands 2 former Alabama players in the transfer portal

The No. 2 seed Ohio State Buckeyes saw their season end in the Cotton Bowl after a 24-14 loss to the No. 10 seed Miami Hurricanes. Just a year after winning the College Football Playoff, Ohio State exits early, but head coach Ryan Day is wasting no …

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Kentucky HC Mark Pope announces unfortunate injury update

The Kentucky Wildcats men’s basketball team is off to a bit of a disappointing start this season. The Wildcats began with two straight SEC losses before defeating Mississippi State, and the two early conference losses had fans frustrated. …

Ja Morant looks ahead

1 dark-horse team named as potential Ja Morant trade suitor

Ja Morant’s future with the Memphis Grizzlies is cloudy as the NBA trade deadline gets closer. The Grizzlies are reportedly “entertaining offers” for a possible Morant trade, and now a “dark-horse” team has emerged as a …

Jaylen Brown in his Celtics uniform

NBA fines Jaylen Brown after ripping officials

Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown got what he asked for on Monday. Following the loss to the San Antonio Spurs, Brown went off on the referees. Now, the league fined him $35,000 for “public criticism of the officiating.” $35K fine for …

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones takes off his sunglasses

Cowboys set to interview recently-fired head coach for DC job

The Dallas Cowboys are once again switching things up on the coaching front after missing the playoffs. The Cowboys fired defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus after one season and are going through a rigorous interview process to find a new DC. In a …

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Steelers starter dealing with illness ahead of Wild Card game

The Pittsburgh Steelers survived with a 26-24 win over the Baltimore Ravens in the final game of the regular season on Sunday night at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pa. Tyler Loop’s missed field goal as time expired gave the Steelers the victory, …

Kalen DeBoer wearing a black Alabama hoodie

Alabama losing star WR to transfer portal

The beginning of the 2026 calendar year has not gone well for the Alabama Crimson Tide. It began with a 38-3 blowout loss to the Indiana Hoosiers in the Rose Bowl on New Year’s Day. A week later, Alabama saw star wide receiver Isaiah Horton …

Tom Brady looking ahead

Tom Brady makes his pick for NFL MVP

The NFL MVP award is usually a difficult choice, and this year’s race is no exception. The MVP award appears to be down to either New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye or Los Angeles Rams veteran Matthew Stafford. On Thursday, seven-time …

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Packers DC is lining up head coach interviews

The Green Bay Packers are preparing for their Wild Card game against the Chicago Bears on Saturday at Soldier Field. But, defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley is also lining up plenty of head coach interviews. As of Thursday, the Atlanta Falcons, …

Mike McDaniel at a press conference

Mike McDaniel already contacted by 1 team for OC job

The Miami Dolphins fired head coach Mike McDaniel on Thursday, and he is widely expected to get interviews for a head coach job or an offensive coordinator role. Just hours after he was fired, the Detroit Lions were in contact with McDaniel for their …

A Philadelphia Phillies hat in the dugout

Report: Phillies to meet with prized free agent shortstop

The MLB free agency frenzy has slowed down a bit, but big names such as Kyle Tucker, Alex Bregman and Bo Bichette are still on the market. Bichette’s return to the Toronto Blue Jays continues to look unlikely, and now the Philadelphia Phillies …

Bo Bichette in a Blue Jays cap

American League team looking ‘more seriously’ at Bo Bichette

Former Toronto Blue Jays star Bo Bichette is one of the biggest names available on the MLB free agent market. His chances of returning to Toronto took a hit after the signing of Japanese star Kazuma Okamoto. On Thursday, MLB insider Jon Heyman of The …

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