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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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Phillies’ player facing 80-game suspension

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Johan Rojas was competing for a roster spot this spring and was set to play for the Dominican Republic in the World Baseball Classic. However, Rojas won’t be playing in the WBC, and he could miss 80 games this …

Jason Witten in a suit

Jason Witten’s son announces his college decision

Longtime Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten is now a tight ends coach for the Oklahoma Sooners. Now, Witten’s son, Cooper, is following him to Norman as he committed to Oklahoma on Tuesday. Cooper Witten is a linebacker in the Class of 2027, …

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BYU basketball lands another five-star recruit

The BYU Cougars men’s basketball program continues to land five-star recruits. On Tuesday, five-star senior Bruce Branch III announced he is committing to BYU. Branch made the announcement on ESPN during an episode of “NBA Today.” …

Richard Pitino looking on

Richard Pitino had a blunt response amid Providence rumors

Richard Pitino, the son of St. John’s coach and college basketball legend Rick Pitino, is in his first year as the head coach at Xavier. However, rumors have swirled recently that the younger Pitino could have an interest in the Providence job …

Trey Hendrickson looking on

Trey Hendrickson pens heartfelt message after Bengals’ decision

With the NFL franchise tag deadline passing on Tuesday, several players are now headed for free agency. One of them is Cincinnati Bengals edge rusher Trey Hendrickson. The Bengals decided not to use the tag on Hendrickson this time around, meaning he …

Paige Bueckers in her Wings uniform

Paige Bueckers doesn’t hold back on WNBA negotiations

The 2026 WNBA season is meant to begin on May 8, although that might not be the case due to ongoing CBA discussions. In January, the deadline passed for the sides to come to terms on a new collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Now, Dallas Wings star …

Dabo Swinney at a press conference

Clemson is set to hire a former NFL interim head coach

Dabo Swinney and the Clemson Tigers football program are adding some NFL experience to the coaching staff. On Monday, a report surfaced that Clemson is set to hire former Green Bay Packers and Las Vegas Raiders coach Rich Bisaccia as the new special …

A Texas helmet on the bench

Texas Longhorns are hiring another former SEC head coach

The Texas Longhorns’ coaching staff continues to look different going into 2026. On Monday, Texas hired former Kentucky head coach Mark Stoops as a special assistant to Steve Sarkisian, according to Chip Brown of 247Sports. Stoops was the …

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Nuggets agree to deal with former first-round pick

The Denver Nuggets are adding another piece to the roster with one month left in the regular season. On Monday, the Nuggets agreed to sign 11-year NBA veteran Tyus Jones, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. Jones began the season with the Orlando …

Coach K looks ahead

Coach K sounds off on NCAA Tournament expansion talks

March is here, and that means NCAA Tournament time. With the 68-team field set to be revealed on March 15, some discussions have come about regarding potential expansion. However, former Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski, also known as Coach K, said that is …

Aaron Glenn during a Jets press conference

Fans react to Aaron Glenn napping at the NFL Combine

The first day of NFL Scouting Combine workouts took place on Thursday at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Ind. Head coaches, general managers and talent evaluators from across the NFL were on hand to get a glimpse of the prospects. Unfortunately, …

Anthony Edwards in a Timberwolves uniform

Anthony Edwards’ latest fine sparked a perfect response from Adidas

The partnership between Adidas and Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards seems to be going well. On Thursday, the NBA fined Edwards $25,000 for throwing a game ball into the stands with “force” at halftime of Tuesday’s win …

Arch Manning in a Texas helmet

Arch Manning injury update emerges on Thursday

Arch Manning and the Texas Longhorns didn’t have the season they were hoping for in 2025. However, Manning decided not to go to the NFL just yet, but instead return to Texas with hopes of a national title. Manning underwent a minor surgery …

Anthony Edwards wearing a throwback Timberwolves uniform

Anthony Edwards gets fined by the NBA

Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards will be sending some money to the NBA. During the Timberwolves’ 124-121 win over the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday at the Moda Center in Portland, Ore., Edwards threw a ball into the stands at …

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Yankees slugger hit a home run into the parking lot

New York Yankees outfielder Spencer Jones sure had fans buzzing on Thursday. In the bottom of the 7th inning against the Atlanta Braves at George M. Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, Fla., Jones clobbered a monster home run. The ball cleared the entire …

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Longtime college basketball coach is out after 12 years

Another Division 1 college basketball job will be opening up. On Thursday, Oregon State and head coach Wayne Tinkle agreed to part ways after he spent 12 seasons as the Beavers’ head coach, according to John Canzano. Tinkle has yet to decide if …

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