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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.

Giannis Antetokounmpo warming up

Giannis Antetokounmpo had a funny reaction after spotting an iguana in his backyard

Giannis Antetokounmpo is set to make his Miami Heat debut in the 2026-27 season, but it turns out the NBA superstar is still getting acclimated to the Florida area. Antetokounmpo, who spent his entire NBA career with the Milwaukee Bucks before being …

Nick Bosa on the field

Kyle Shanahan reveals how long Nick Bosa will be out after latest injury

The San Francisco 49ers will once again have to play without superstar pass rusher Nick Bosa. On Thursday, Bosa suffered a calf injury during a high-knee exercise at practice, and 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said he would return this season, …

The Chicago Cubs logo

Why the Red Sox and Cubs are playing Game 162 at Tropicana Field

The Chicago Cubs and Boston Red Sox were set to face each other at Fenway Park on Sunday in the season finale for both teams. Instead, the game will now be played at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida, which is where the Tampa Bay Rays play …

Vladimir Guerrero Jr in a hat

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. issues apology after controversial comments

Toronto Blue Jays star Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has been facing a lot of criticism after a frustrating 2026 season. Then, Guerrero made some comments recently saying that the contract he signed is based on “what he did,” not what he was …

Jaxon Smith-Njigba appeared to spill the Sam Darnold news before the Seahawks

The Seattle Seahawks had hoped for a decision to come on Friday regarding whether or not quarterback Sam Darnold will play in Week 3. On Friday afternoon, Darnold was removed from the injury report, meaning he is good to go for the game against the …

Jon Scheyer on the sideline

Jon Scheyer addresses Mavericks job interest

The Dallas Mavericks ended up hiring Michigan’s Dusty May as their new head coach, but Duke’s Jon Scheyer was a name linked to the opening. On Thursday, Scheyer addressed those rumors publicly, and in doing so, he made a strong commitment …

Giants rookie Cam Skattebo wearing a chain necklace

Cam Skattebo had an emotional reaction to Jaxson Dart’s injury

New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart is out for the season, and running back Cam Skattebo is taking it very hard. Skattebo spoke to reporters on Thursday about Dart’s injury, and he had an emotional take. It sucked,” Skattebo said. …

Pete Crow-Armstrong confronting umpires during Cubs-Diamondbacks game

Fans said the same thing after Pete Crow-Armstrong joined MLB’s historic 40-40 club

Chicago Cubs star outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong didn’t take long to join the 40-40 club. On Thursday against the Miami Marlins at Wrigley Field, Crow-Armstrong started the game with a walk. He then stole second base, becoming only the 7th …

Alex Bregman holding a bat

Cubs manager provides an update on Alex Bregman’s recovery

The Chicago Cubs are in wait-and-see mode with Alex Bregman. The Cubs star was hit in the face by a foul ball on Sunday in a scary scene, and he suffered multiple facial fractures. Bregman’s status for the postseason remains unclear, but Cubs …

Julian Reese looking on

Angel Reese’s brother has signed with a new NBA team

Julian Reese, the brother of WNBA star Angel Reese, is getting another shot with an NBA team. The New Orleans Pelicans are signing Julian Reese to a two-way deal, as announced by Keith Smith of Spotrac. The New Orleans Pelicans have signed forward …

LeBron James in a purple Lakers sweater

LeBron James pays tribute to legendary Lakers PA announcer Lawrence Tanter

Longtime Los Angeles Lakers PA announcer Lawrence Tanter passed away on Wednesday at the age of 76 years old. Tanter spent 43 seasons as the Lakers’ PA announcer, and tributes have come pouring in left and right. Now, LeBron Jame made sure to …

Kyle Juszczyk

Kyle Juszczyk had a perfect reaction after being fined for chugging celebration

San Francisco 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk has been fined $14,926 for what the NFL called an “offensive demonstration” during the win over the Miami Dolphins in Week 2. Juszczyk wasted no time appealing the fine, and he had an honest …

Justin Herbert talks with the media

Justin Herbert fires back at question about Chargers’ leadership

The Los Angeles Chargers are 0-2, but quarterback Justin Herbert doesn’t want to hear anything about the lack of leadership. Herbert was asked about “vocal leadership,” and the Chargers QB didn’t even let the reporter finish …

A UCF football helmet

UCF announces wild hot dog promotion for TCU game

The UCF Golden Knights are hosting the TCU Horned Frogs on Saturday afternoon in a Big 12 Conference clash, and they’d better get a ton of hot dogs ready. On Wednesday night, UCF announced that they are doing unlimited hot dogs for all fans …

Shohei Ohtani in a Dodgers jersey in the dugout

Notable Shohei Ohtani update emerges ahead of MLB postseason

The Los Angeles Dodgers have clinched the National League West, and right now, the only thing they can think about is getting Shohei Ohtani back for the playoff stretch. Ohtani was placed on the IL on Sep. 8, and there was hope he would be activated …

John Harbaugh in a hoodie

John Harbaugh reveals Giants’ QB plans after Jaxson Dart injury

The New York Giants will be without star quarterback Jaxson Dart for the entire regular season, which means it is Jameis Winston time, at least for now. On Wednesday, John Harbaugh did leave the door open for the Giants to bring in some more options …

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