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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).

For Caleb Williams-driven Bears offense, this unit must be top-notch

Caleb Williams is an elite quarterback talent, but if the Chicago Bears can't keep him upright, it doesn't matter.

With 'summer of soccer' in the rearview, is the U.S. ready for 2026?

With the 2024 Euro and Copa America tournaments having reached their conclusions, all eyes turn towards the 2026 World Cup to be hosted in North America. Is the United States ready on and off the field?

How much football is too much? We’re about to find out

In 2024-2025, there will be more football than ever. The NFL continues to expand its schedule and the NCAA has expanded its College Football Playoff.

Arch Manning's handling of 'EA Sports College Football 25' was an NIL masterclass

Arch Manning has a football pedigree. The Texas Longhorns backup quarterback and nephew of NFL legends Peyton Manning and Eli Manning is next in line for football's first family. But he hasn't just learned football from his uncles, he's learned business acumen too.

Mike Trout: The challenges and realities of chasing milestones in MLB

Here are milestones and the active players who may challenge them.

Who can stop Aaron Judge? Right now, nobody

Judge is enjoying a monster 2024 season. His play has led the Yankees to a 55-37 record, second place in the AL East.

Rookie sensations: Are All-Star selections prelude to successful MLB careers?

Four MLB rookies were named to the 2024 MLB All-Star Game. They've already left a mark on the game in a short period, but does their selection guarantee a successful career? 

Will celebs get your attention for Olympics? NBC is betting on it

As NBC prepares for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, beginning with the July 26 opening ceremony, the network is increasingly tapping into celebrities as part of its coverage.

Caitlin Clark needs more shots to develop into an MVP-caliber player

The Indiana Fever are still figuring out how best to unlock Caitlin Clark's immense talent.

Jim Schlossnagle joins list of others who pulled off an ultimate rivalry flip

With the stroke of a pen, Jim Schlossnagle became public enemy No. 1 in College Station, Texas.

What's the place for Giants legend Barry Bonds in MLB?

Where does MLB's home run king, Barry Bonds, fit in? Will MLB welcome him back?

10 WNBA players not named Caitlin Clark who have defined the 2024 season

Caitlin Clark has generated many headlines this season, but she's not the only reason the WNBA is thriving.

A tale of two seasons has unfolded in St. Louis

Things looked bleak for the St. Louis Cardinals on May 11. But a recent surge has changed the outlook in St. Louis.

Is the SEC's dominance in collegiate sports becoming a problem?

Go on down the line of sports, and the SEC dominates. It begs the question: Does the NCAA have an SEC problem? It depends on who you ask.

With Willie Mays' death, an epic era of NYC baseball continues to slip away

Baseball will continue to churn forward, spurred on by a new batch of stars. But make no mistake, the game will never see anything like it did in New York in the 1950s.

Like it or not, the new age of college football is here

When Washington moved to the Big Ten for the 2024 season, it altered the Apple Cup as we know it.

Here's why MLB's attendance is on the rise

The attendance upswing over the weekend — and the past several seasons — is great news for MLB.

Five sites MLB should use for a 'Field of Dreams' game

On Thursday night, the San Francisco Giants and St. Louis Cardinals will play at Rickwood Field, the oldest ballpark in America. Which got us thinking about what other ballparks should host a big league game?

The Negro Leagues history behind MLB's Rickwood Field game

The oldest professional ballpark in America is ready to welcome MLB for a regular-season contest. On Thursday, Rickwood Field in Birmingham, Ala., will host the St. Louis Cardinals and San Francisco Giants.

The Celtics kept their stars. It’s about to pay off

Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown are one game away from hoisting the Larry O’Brien trophy, simultaneously silencing the skeptics who doubted they could reach the mountaintop together and validating Boston’s decision to keep them as a pair.

Key matchups, predictions for Copa America group stage

A loaded soccer summer is coming to the United States. Copa America returns to U.S. soil June 20 and features 16 teams vying for the cup. Here's a look at a key matchup from each group and predictions on who will advance to the knockout rounds.

Jerry West was the rare star to nail his second act in sports

It’s a story that unfolds too often for star athletes. When retirement beckons and there’s no air left in the ball, it can be challenging to pivot to another career at a relatively young age. This was not the case for Jerry West, an all-time basketball great who passed away on Wednesday at the age of 86.

Comparing Caitlin Clark’s rookie season to Victor Wembanyama’s

It’s not often a certified superstar takes the floor as a rookie, but men’s and women’s pro basketball experienced just that with Victor Wembanyama and Caitlin Clark entering the respective ranks over the past year.

Three reasons Dan Hurley made the right decision to stay at UConn

Hurley now has the opportunity to go for a third title in a row with UConn.