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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.

Tua Tagovailoa looks on

Dolphins’ Tua Tagovailoa plan gets new update

After the Miami Dolphins hired Jeff Hafley as the new head coach and Jon-Eric Sullivan as the new GM, the biggest question is about the future of Tua Tagovailoa. During Sullivan’s introductory press conference, the new Dolphins GM insisted they …

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Miami Hurricanes assistant coach leaves for NFL job

The Miami Hurricanes were so close to defeating the Indiana Hoosiers in the College Football Playoff National Championship Game. Miami will enter the 2026 season with plenty of changes, including Carson Beck going to the NFL and former Duke …

James Harden before a game

Cavs star was ‘aware’ of James Harden trade conversations with Clippers

The Cleveland Cavaliers got ahead of the trade frenzy by sending Darius Garland to the Los Angeles Clippers in exchange for James Harden. While the Harden-Garland swap surprised many around the sports world, it turns out that this had been discussed …

Caitlin Clark smiles

Caitlin Clark reacts to Pacers’ blockbuster trade

The Indiana Pacers got into the NBA trade deadline action right before the 3 pm ET cutoff. The Pacers acquired Los Angeles Clippers center Ivica Zubac, along with Kobe Brown, in exchange for Bennedict Mathurin, Isaiah Jackson, two first-round picks …

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Warriors discussed trade for All-Star big man before Giannis Antetokounmpo talks

After Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo revealed that he wanted tond a new home, the Golden State Warriors were commonly linked to the Greek Freak. In the end, the Bucks held on to Antetokounmpo past the deadline. The Warriors acquired …

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Rams, 49ers to play in first ever NFL game in Australia

Seven countries besides the United States have hosted an NFL regular-season game. In 2026, that number will grow to eight as it was revealed that the Los Angeles Rams and San Francisco 49ers would play a game in Australia at the Melbourne Cricket …

Tarik Skubal walking off the field

Tarik Skubal wins historic amount in arbitration case

Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal will get paid a handsome amount for the 2026 MLB season. Skubal filed for arbitration after he and the Tigers couldn’t agree to a deal. Skubal had filed to receive a $32 million salary in 2026. On Thursday, the …

Ivica Zubac holding a basketball

Clippers send Ivica Zubac to Eastern Conference team in blockbuster trade

The Los Angeles Clippers roster will look much different from what it did at the start of February. After trading James Harden to the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Clippers have agreed to send center Ivica Zubac to the Indiana Pacers just before …

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Knicks dealt injury blow to key guard after Jose Alvarado trade with Pelicans

The New York Knicks got into the trade action, although it did not involve Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo. The Knicks acquired point guard Jose Alvarado from the New Orleans Pelicans in exchange for Dalen Terry, two second-round …

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Seahawks safety, head coach ease concerns after Nick Emmanwori’s injury

The Seattle Seahawks saw a concerning injury take place just days before Super Bowl 60 against the New England Patriots. Rookie safety Nick Emmanwori suffered an ankle injury at practice on Wednesday, putting doubt into whether or not he could go on …

Giannis Antetokounmpo on the court

Bucks were ‘never serious’ about Giannis Antetokounmpo trade discussions

A week before the Feb. 5 NBA trade deadline, Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo informed the team he was ready for a new home for the first time in his career. The Bucks reportedly were “starting to listen” to trade offers …

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Bucks pull off trade with Suns right after ending Giannis Antetokounmpo discussions

The Milwaukee Bucks are keeping Giannis Antetokounmpo, at least for the rest of this season. Hours before the NBA trade deadline, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported that the Bucks have “indicated” to other teams their intentions to keep …

Giannis Antetokounmpo warms up

1 Western Conference team has ‘moved on’ from Giannis Antetokounmpo trade pursuit

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo has been easily the biggest name available at this year’s NBA trade deadline. The Golden State Warriors ended their hopes of landing him right now by acquiring Kristaps Porzingis in a trade with …

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Lakers add sharpshooter in trade with Hawks

The Los Angeles Lakers are trying to make one more run with superstar LeBron James. On Thursday, just hours before the NBA trade deadline, the Lakers made a trade involving the Atlanta Hawks. The Lakers sent Gabe Vincent and a 2032 second-round pick …

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Jesse Minter adding recently-fired coach to Ravens’ staff

New Baltimore Ravens head coach Jesse Minter is wasting no time putting together an experienced staff. On Tuesday, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reported that the Ravens are adding recently-fired Denver Broncos offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi to …

Kawhi Leonard in Clippers uniform

NBA makes major decision after Kawhi Leonard’s All-Star snub

Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard is having an excellent season, but he was surprisingly not named to the All-Star team. While fans were upset about Leonard’s All-Star snub, things changed on Tuesday. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver named …

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