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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.

Victor Oladipo in a black shirt

Victor Oladipo makes an emotional appeal to NBA teams

Two-time NBA All-Star Victor Oladipo is doing what he can to return to the league, yet nobody has signed him just yet. On Tuesday, Oladipo penned an emotional message to NBA teams in The Players’ Tribune. “I believe I can be a valuable …

Aaron Donald in pads

NFL insider gives timeline for Aaron Donald’s Rams return

Aaron Donald is officially back with the Los Angeles Rams after coming out of retirement. The only question is when Donald will play this season. His status for Week 1 is up in the air with the Rams heading to Australia for the opener. On Tuesday, …

Todd Monken coaching for the Buccaneers

Todd Monken had a blunt response to Browns fans questioning his QB decision

Cleveland Browns head coach Todd Monken decided to roll with Deshaun Watson as the starting quarterback, and fans have been questioning the move ever since. On Tuesday, Monken was asked if he was bothered by the reaction from the fans, but the new …

Jimbo Fisher at a press conference

Report: Jimbo Fisher wants another shot at coaching

It’s been three years since Jimbo Fisher was fired as the head coach at Texas A&M, but he is reportedly ready to hop back into the game. According to John Brice of USA Today Sports, multiple coaches have said that Fisher is ready to return …

Nick Bosa on the field

49ers get encouraging Nick Bosa injury update ahead of Australia trip

The San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams will face each other in Week 1 in the first-ever NFL game in Melbourne, Australia. And, it sure seems possible that 49ers star pass rusher Nick Bosa will be ready. On Tuesday, 49ers GM John Lynch said that …

Stan Kroenke looking on

Rams owner Stan Kroenke buys the Angels in a major move

The sports empire of Stan Kroenke continues to grow. On Tuesday, reports surfaced that Kroenke has now purchased the Los Angeles Angels in a major move. The deal is through Kroenke’s company, Kroenke Sports and Entertainment, which also owns …

Tacko Fall in goggles

7-foot-6 basketball giant gets another NBA opportunity

7-foot-6 big man Tacko Fall has now earned another chance in the NBA. On Tuesday, the Philadelphia 76ers signed all of Fall, Jameer Nelson Jr., and Saint Thomas to Exhibit 10 deals, which will allow them to participate in training camp with hopes of …

Odell Beckham Jr at the LSU game

Giants make big announcement on Odell Beckham Jr.’s jersey number

Odell Beckham Jr. will be suiting up for the New York Giants this season. Beckham made the Giants’ 53-man roster, and the veteran WR admitted he was in tears after the news came. Now, the team announced some big news, posting a video saying …

Tony Romo in a suit

Tony Romo breaks silence on his OWI arrest

Tony Romo on Tuesday issued a lengthy statement regarding the incident and the alcohol-related struggles he has been dealing with. The statement from the former Dallas Cowboys quarterback addressed those personal matters. Here’s part of what …

Dabo Swinney at a press conference

Dabo Swinney takes clever shot at Lane Kiffin over NFL players

Dabo Swinney and the Clemson Tigers face Lane Kiffin and the LSU Tigers in Week 1 on Saturday. However, Swinney might’ve added more fuel to the fire with a cheeky jab towards Kiffin. When asked about NFL players returning to college, Swinney …

Craig Stammen looks on

Padres’ top prospect set to make MLB history with call-up

With MLB rosters expanding on September 1, the San Diego Padres decided to call up top prospect Ethan Salas. Salas, the 20-year-old catcher, is the top prospect in the Padres organization and the No. 23 in all of baseball. With him being promoted, he …

Lane Kiffin holds up his hand

Lane Kiffin gets candid about LSU’s decision to bring in NFL players

LSU Tigers head coach Lane Kiffin is never afraid to do things that are a bit unusual, and that continues to be the case. Following a ruling that granted some college players extra eligibility, LSU landed former Cleveland Browns tight end Dae’Quan …

Odell Beckham on the field for warmups

Odell Beckham Jr. was in tears after making the Giants’ Roster

It has been a long road for wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. However, he officially made the New York Giants’ 53-man roster going into the 2026 NFL season. The Giants signed Beckham in June, but John Harbaugh and the team had been persistent …

Texas Tech Red Raiders head coach Joey McGuire talking

Texas Tech coach Joey McGuire takes a subtle shot at USC crowd

Texas Tech Red Raiders head coach Joey McGuire had an honest take ahead of Week 1, although it sure seems like he took a small dig at Lincoln Riley and the USC Trojans. USC played San Jose State in Week 0, and fans couldn’t help but notice the …

A Tennessee Volunteers helmet

Tennessee Volunteers set to honor Dolly Parton this season

Country music legend Dolly Parton passed away at the age of 80 on August 25, 2026, and now the Tennessee Volunteers football program is honoring her. The Tennessee football team will have a commemorative sticker on their helmet that will be worn for …

New York Jets helmets

Jets cut veteran kicker days after he won the starting job

On August 25, the New York Jets cut kicker Cade York, which meant veteran Jason Sanders had won the job going into the regular season. On Monday, the Jets then released Sanders just hours after claiming Indianapolis Colts kicker Blake Grupe on …

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