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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).

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.

Why Angel Reese is the villain the WNBA needs

Caitlin Clark may have the brightest spotlight in the WNBA, but it is Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese who is the straw that stirs the drink.

Five college football rivalries we're glad to see back in 2024

Conference realignment taketh, conference realignment giveth.

If you build it, they will come? Rays unveil stadium renderings

The infamous dome at Tropicana Field may be on its last legs.

A horse of course: Nebraska volleyball HC receives unique extension

Cook, a four-time national champion and the highest paid volleyball coach in the nation, is the proud owner of a new horse thanks to a unique extension.

Cardinals star addresses struggles: 'I don't know what the answers are'

Nolan Arenado is on pace to produce one of the worst seasons of his career and recently addressed his struggles.

Manchester United star taking break from social media after challenging season

Manchester United standout Marcus Rashford struggled on the field this season and was skewered by the internet in the process. Time for a pause.

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