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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).

Three silver linings in White Sox's black cloud of a season

These are dark times on Chicago's South Side.

College hockey takes center stage this January at Wrigley Field

The confines of Wrigley Field might be a bit chillier than usual in January 2025, but they will be just as friendly when college hockey takes center stage.

Three reasons for the Royals' turnaround after dismal 2023 season

What a difference a year has made for the Kansas City Royals.

'You're always paying attention': What it's like to mark Lionel Messi

An MLS defender details what it's like trying to mark a world-class player like Lionel Messi.

This Arsenal squad's legacy is on the line in 2024-2025

The Gunners finished second last season, missing out on the title on the final day of the season after a runner-up finish in 2022-2023.

Will the Saudi Pro League ever be taken seriously?

The Saudi Pro League keeps trying to lure in the game's biggest stars, and it continues to be rebuffed. The league's latest target, Brazilian star Vinicius Junior, rejected an offer reportedly worth $382.5 million annually, per Mario Cortegana of The Athletic.

Why Serbia win was so important for future of USA Basketball

As the saying goes: "age is just a number." And that's never been more true than in Team USA men's basketball's win over Serbia on Thursday in the Olympic semifinals.

Lauri Markkanen is proof that patience pays off

Lauri Markkanen is laughing all the way to the bank. The new owner of a five-year, $238 million extension with the Utah Jazz, Markkanen has blossomed into an All-Star and the centerpiece of his franchise.

MLB strikes gold with Bristol Motor Speedway

Major League Baseball and one of the world's most famous speedways are teaming up for a special night of baseball in 2025.

One game each week that will impact College Football Playoff

Here's one game each week that should significantly impact the CFP.

As matches pile up, Robert Lewandowski questions soccer calendar

At 35 years old, FC Barcelona and Polish National Team forward Robert Lewandowski recently logged more than 4,700 minutes for the year.

Erik ten Hag challenges Manchester United owners, but time is of the essence

Erik ten Hag challenged Man United ownership to "prove" they back him by sticking with him this season even if things get rough. 

Dabo Swinney sounds off on proposed roster changes

Currently, college football programs are limited to 85 scholarships with a limit of 120 players on a roster. Under the new cap of 105 players, teams could add 20 more scholarship players to their rosters, but could not exceed 105 players.

Tommy Pham is the spark the Cardinals need down the stretch

Pham made an immediate impact upon his return to St. Louis.

Royals MVP candidate Bobby Witt Jr.'s home/road splits boggle the mind

In 58 games this season at Kauffman Stadium, home of the Royals, Witt is producing bonkers numbers — a .405 batting average, .458 on-base percentage, .716 slugging percentage and 1.149 OPS. Away from home, the Royals star faces greater challenges. 

Five Heisman Trophy candidates to watch in 2024

College football is right around the corner and the Heisman Trophy watch is already on. Here are five players who look primed to be in contention for college football's most prestigious award.

Which state has the most Olympians in the 2024 Paris Games?

The 2024 Paris Olympics are officially underway on Friday with the United States, again, aiming to top the medal count, as it has in the previous seven Summer Games.

Five SEC football storylines to watch

2024 is primed to be one of the most noteworthy years in conference history.

Five Big Ten football storylines to watch

The Big Ten is bigger and better than ever with 18 teams and a coast-to-coast footprint.

For Cal and Stanford, the ACC reality is setting in

The fight for relevancy and a piece of the pie knows no bounds — even if it takes you across time zones 2,500 miles away.

Forecasting the future: Who will get the call to the Baseball Hall?

The 2024 National Baseball Hall of Fame induction weekend is in the books. Now, we're looking to future who see who could get the call in the next four years.

College football coaches on the hot seat in 2024

College football is a win-now business. There's too much money at stake to plod through losing seasons. Here are four coaches who could be feeling the heat in 2024.

A dark-horse contender for each college football Power Four conference

Winds of change once again blew through college football this offseason.

Cardinals star trending in right direction at the plate

Veteran star Nolan Arenado is beginning to heat up for the St. Louis Cardinals, which can only mean bad news for the rest of the National League.

MLB commissioner's comments underscore the headache of legalized sports gambling

Before Tuesday's All-Star Game, Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred had a lengthy news conference in which he made revealing comments about sports gambling.