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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.

Za'Darius Smith wearing headphones

Za’Darius Smith works out for 1 team despite expected Browns signing

Three-time Pro Bowl pass rusher Za’Darius Smith was expected to sign with the Cleveland Browns. However, it turns out the Atlanta Falcons are trying to bring him in. On Monday, Atlanta worked out Smith, which comes one day after Mary Kay Cabot …

Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts in pads

Eagles get mocked over Jalen Hurts interception video

The Philadelphia Eagles have a lot of new faces on offense, but they are hoping for a big season from quarterback Jalen Hurts. On Wednesday, the Eagles posted a video of Hurts at training camp, although the pass he threw was intercepted by star …

LeBron James looks on

LeBron James sends message to Russell Westbrook after retirement

Russell Westbrook is retiring from the NBA after 18 seasons, and he has received tons of praise for his stellar career. After the announcement came on Wednesday, Philadelphia 76ers star LeBron James, who was Westbrook’s teammate with the Los …

Russell Westbrook playing for the Clippers

Russell Westbrook had offers from 2 NBA teams before retirement

After 18 seasons in the NBA, Russell Westbrook decided to retire ahead of the 2026-27 season. Westbrook announced his decision on Wednesday in a video on social media that was narrated by Michael B. Jordan. Sometimes you don’t even know when you’ve …

Alex Rodriguez holding a microphone

Alex Rodriguez calls out Yankees front office after trade deadline

The New York Yankees made just a few minor moves at the MLB trade deadline, and former All-Star Alex Rodriguez wasn’t too happy with that. On Tuesday, Rodriguez joined “The Michael Kay Show,” and the former Yankees slugger said this …

Tyrese Haliburton in a Pacers jersey

Tyrese Haliburton sends strong message about his health

Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton hasn’t played since Game 7 of the 2024 NBA Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Haliburton suffered a torn right Achilles in Game 7, and that led to him missing the entire 2025-26 NBA season. However, …

Tulane logo

Fans said the same thing about Tulane’s new Mardi Gras uniforms

The Tulane Green Wave might’ve just won the award for the best uniform of the year, and the season hasn’t even started yet. On Wednesday, Tulane revealed new “City Edition” uniforms with a Mardi Gras theme. New Orleans is the …

Shedeur Sanders in Browns jersey

Shedeur Sanders issues candid apology to media

Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders is right in the middle of a QB competition, and he hasn’t been giving the media much to work with during recent press conferences. On Wednesday, Sanders spoke to reporters, and he apologized for his …

Luka Doncic in a Lakers uniform

Luka Doncic, Magic Johnson react to Lakers’ $12.5 billion sale

The Los Angeles Lakers are changing owners again after another sale. On Wednesday, reports surfaced that American businessman Josh Kushner and Bob Iger are purchasing the franchise for $12.5 billion, a new record for a U.S. sports team. Lakers star …

Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh in the middle of his home run trot

Cal Raleigh takes blame for Mariners’ struggles

Just a year ago, Seattle Mariners star catcher Cal Raleigh clobbered 60 home runs en route to finishing second in the American League MVP voting. This season, Raleigh is hitting just .159 with 12 home runs and 43 RBI entering Wednesday. The Mariners …

Damien Woody on the ESPN set

ESPN parts ways with longtime NFL analyst

The ESPN layoffs keep coming, and this time it is longtime NFL analyst Damien Woody. Woody, who won two Super Bowls with the New England Patriots, spent 15 years at ESPN. On Wednesday, Woody told Andrew Marchand of The Athletic that his contract was …

The Lakers logo at half court

Lakers sold again in record-breaking $12.5 billion deal

For the second time in just over a year, the Los Angeles Lakers are being sold. In June 2025, Mark Walter bought the Lakers for a whopping $10 billion. On Wednesday, it was reported that the Lakers are now being sold to American businessman Josh …

Christian McCaffrey looks on

Kyle Shanahan offers candid injury update on Christian McCaffrey

San Francisco 49ers star running back Christian McCaffrey is already dealing with injury concerns, and it’s only August. McCaffrey has missed two straight practices with what the team has labeled as “tightness”, although they have …

Trinidad Chambliss in Ole Miss uniform

Anonymous coach believes Lane Kiffin gets too much credit for Trinidad Chambliss

Trinidad Chambliss played quarterback for Ferris State University, a Division II team, from 2021 to 2024 before transferring to join the Ole Miss Rebels. By the end of Chambliss’ first season in Oxford, he was the starting QB and led the Rebels …

Stephen Curry looks ahead

Warriors GM gives definitive take on Stephen Curry’s future

Stephen Curry has been a member of the Golden State Warriors ever since being selected seventh overall in the 2009 NBA Draft. Curry has gone on to win four NBA titles, two NBA MVP awards, and he has become the NBA’s all-time leader in made …

Bryce Underwood smiling

Bryce Underwood has surprising take on Michigan-Ohio State rivalry

The Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Michigan Wolverines football game has been one of the biggest rivalries in all of sports for quite some time. However, Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood doesn’t think much about the rivalry. In an interview with …

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