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Zach Wadley

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Zach Wadley's sportswriting career began at the age of 12 when he started covering Little League games for his local newspaper. Since then, he's worked in the sports information field where he merged his love of writing, social media, and broadcasting. He is a graduate of Anderson University (IN).

How Cooper Flagg's freshman season measures up all-time

Few men's college basketball freshmen have entered the game surrounded by hype and expectations like Duke's Cooper Flagg.

No quit: How Houston pulled off the improbable to down Duke

The comeback required Houston to lean into its identity and, ultimately, five things that helped it win over Duke.

The matchups that will decide the men's basketball Final Four

Here are key matchups that could determine the outcome of Saturday's Final Four games.

Winners, losers from men's NCAA Selection Sunday

Here are three winners and three losers after the men's bracket was set.

Who's trending up, down ahead of men's conference tournaments?

Basketball bliss has arrived as college basketball conference tournaments are in full swing, kicking off an action-packed postseason that culminates with the national championship April 7 in San Antonio, Texas.

Four sleeper teams who could shake up March Madness

When it comes to March Madness, the seed is merely a number. In the men's college basketball tournament, No. 16 seeds can beat No. 1 seeds and double-digit seeds can make the Final Four.

Three St. Louis Cardinals with the most to prove in 2025

These are somewhat uncharted waters for the St. Louis Cardinals as the 2025 season begins. St. Louis has been a model of consistency over the past several decades, but enters the season picked to finish near the bottom of the standings by nearly every major news outlet.

Which men's basketball programs nailed the 2024 coaching carousel?

Before the 2025 coaching changes begin, it's worth a look at the 2024 coaching carousel. Who made the right hire? Who has buyer's remorse? Here's a look at some of the biggest hires from the offseason.

Who's the favorite for college basketball's men's coach of the year?

There is no shortage of coaching excellence in college basketball this season. New faces have quickly engineered turnarounds, while other living legends have continued their dominance.

Why Hall of Fame slugger is right about Rafael Devers-Red Sox controversy

Hall of Famer David Ortiz, the former Boston Red Sox star, backs Boston third baseman Rafael Devers in the third base controversy that arose earlier this week after the team's signing of Alex Bregman.

Commissioner Rob Manfred blames MLB's 'system' for Dodgers' spending

Commissioner Rob Manfred acknowledges that MLB has a money problem. The Dodgers have been spending heavily, making it difficult for even the wealthiest franchises to keep up.

Five rising MLB stars to watch in 2025

MLB's natural ebb and flow sees stars come and go, but a crop of new stars is budding and ready to make themselves known.

10 players not named Cooper Flagg defining men's college basketball

Flagg isn't the only player lighting up college basketball this season. As March Madness approaches, here are 10 more players who have defined the season.

Time to panic for Sparty? Why Michigan State has lost three of its last four

Is the recent play just a bump in the road, or a troubling trend as March Madness approaches?

What does Shohei Ohtani have in store for an encore?

Is Shohei Ohtani really superhuman? We're about to find out.

As Michigan game looms, Indiana left to wonder, 'what if?'

As Indiana flounders, Saturday's meeting with Michigan represents what might have been.

Death of the spring game? How CFB's unregulated transfer portal threatens a staple of the sport

Call it smart or call it paranoid, Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule isn't taking any chances this spring. In a Saturday news conference, Rhule said he highly doubts a traditional spring game is played due to concerns over tampering from other teams.

The low- and mid-majors ready to bust brackets in March

The calendar has flipped to February, but in men's college basketball, the traditional powers are still the talk of the sport. Looming in the shadows though, are mid- and low-majors.

After being called 'soft' by head coach, UCLA has responded

UCLA has found itself, and its coach's words seem to have worked.

MLS makes smart decision to expand availability to Season Pass

With no blackouts and every game available, MLS Season Pass made its debut during the 2023 season and is now expanding its availability to new customers.

Is the SEC too deep for its own good?

The center of the college basketball universe has officially shifted south. But will the strength of the SEC lead to NCAA Tournament dominance or a war of attrition?

Back with a vengeance, Missouri is a legitimate contender in loaded SEC

Who are the Missouri Tigers under head coach Dennis Gates?

Former powers Villanova, Virginia face crucial calls on head coaches

It wasn't long ago that Villanova and Virginia were on top of the men's college basketball mountain. 

What Ohio State's expensive, NIL-driven roster means for college football's future

One may disagree with this new age of college athletics, which features exorbitant NIL deals and an unregulated transfer portal, but Ohio State simply used the system to its advantage, and the result is exactly what it had hoped for.

Most important people for Ohio State in Monday's CFP championship

Ohio State and Notre Dame will meet for the ninth time, with the Buckeyes owning a 6-2 series advantage.