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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.

Kirk Cousins in a hat

Kirk Cousins is being considered by another NFC team

The interest in veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins appears to be growing ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft. On Monday at the NFL Annual League Meeting, Los Angeles Rams coach Sean McVay revealed they have considered Cousins as a QB2 option. The Green Bay …

Joe Mazzulla on the sideline

Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla blasts ‘stupid’ NBA award

By now, it is no secret that Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla is as blunt as they come. On Monday, Mazzulla was asked about the NBA Coach of the Year award, and the Celtics coach was as blunt as can be. “I think it’s a stupid award. They …

Devon Achane without a helmet

Dolphins GM has firm stance on De’Von Achane trade rumors

The Miami Dolphins roster looks much different from what it did at the end of the regular season. Tua Tagovailoa, Bradley Chubb and Tyreek Hill were all released, and Jaylen Waddle was traded to the Denver Broncos. After the Waddle trade, many …

A Minnesota Vikings helmet on the field

Vikings make $18 million decision on key wide receiver

The Minnesota Vikings have some key decisions to make ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft, and one of them is regarding the fifth-year option for wide receiver Jordan Addison. During the NFL Annual League Meeting on Monday, Vikings interim GM Rob Brzezinski …

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Brewers finalizing a $50 million deal with prized prospect

The Milwaukee Brewers are rolling the dice on one of their top prospects, shortstop Cooper Pratt. Pratt, who made his Triple-A debut in Nashville recently, has never played above Double-A until this season. Yet, the Brewers are finalizing an …

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Tyler O’Neill’s unreal Opening Day streak has come to an end

All good things come to an end, and that was the case for Baltimore Orioles slugger Tyler O’Neill on Opening Day. O’Neill entered Thursday with home runs in six straight Opening Day games, which is an MLB record. Yogi Berra, Gary Carter …

Donovan Mitchell at a press conference

Donovan Mitchell had a hyped reaction to Mets’ Opening Day win

Cleveland Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell is one of many New York Mets fans who are excited after the first game of the season. The Mets defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 11-7 on Thursday at Citi Field in Flushing, Queens, N.Y. Pirates ace Paul Skenes …

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Fans all had the same reaction to Giants’ botched Opening Day graphic

The San Francisco Giants began the 2026 MLB season with a 7-0 blowout loss to the New York Yankees on Wednesday night at Oracle Park in San Francisco, Calif. Yet, the Giants’ social media team is still trying to hype up fans with an odd …

Myles Garrett smiles

Browns’ latest stance on a Myles Garrett trade has been revealed

Rumors swirled that the Cleveland Browns could trade All-Pro edge rusher and Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett. Garrett just set the NFL single-season record for sacks with 23, and he has spent his entire career in Cleveland since being …

TJ Otzelberger coaching Iowa State

Notable update emerges on the TJ Otzelberger North Carolina rumors

Iowa State head coach TJ Otzelberger doesn’t seem to be leaving Ames, Iowa, anytime soon. While Otzelberger’s name was one of several prominent coaches tied to the newly-opened North Carolina job, Jeff Goodman of The Field of 68 said on …

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Chase Meidroth makes White Sox history on Opening Day

There seems to be a small glimmer of hope early on in the 2026 MLB season for the Chicago White Sox. The White Sox finished 2025 with a 60-102 record, but it started with a bang against the Milwaukee Brewers on Opening Day at American Family Field in …

Nate Oats at a press conference

Alabama’s Nate Oats responds to North Carolina rumors

Nate Oats and No. 4 seed Alabama are set to face No. 1 seed Michigan in the Sweet 16 on Friday at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. At the same time, Oats’ name has been linked to the North Carolina opening after the program moved on from …

Paul Skenes ready to throw

Fans in disbelief after Paul Skenes’ quick exit on Opening Day

The first start of the season for Pittsburgh Pirates star and reigning National League Cy Young winner Paul Skenes was an absolute nightmare. Skenes and the Pirates faced the New York Mets at Citi Field in Queens, N.Y., and the Pirates jumped out to …

Will Wade at LSU

Will Wade sends farewell message to NC State after his return to LSU

It’s official: North Carolina State coach Will Wade is leaving after one season and going back to LSU. Wade will become the new men’s basketball head coach for the Tigers after spending just one season with the NC State Wolfpack. The news …

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Brewers star player lands on IL on Opening Day

The Milwaukee Brewers finished the 2025 MLB season as the top seed in the National League, but the Los Angeles Dodgers knocked them off in the NLCS. With MLB Opening Day finally here, the Brewers begin the season against the Chicago White Sox at …

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Tom Brady considered making a return to the NFL

Even at the age of 48, Hall of Fame quarterback Tom Brady appeared to be considering a return to the NFL. Brady, who is now a studio analyst for Fox and a minority owner of the Las Vegas Raiders, admitted that he asked the NFL about a comeback, but …

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