Eric Holden
Eric Holden, a graduate of Hofstra University, is a freelance writer and photographer for several Long Island-based publications. His work has been featured on (ESPN) Inside Lacrosse, (AOL) Patch, Yahoo! Sports, the Long Island Herald, Anton News and others. He is a diehard New York Mets, New York Jets, New York Knicks and New York Islanders fan, and loves to write about each of those teams. He is also a huge supporter of the sport of mixed martial arts. Follow him on Twitter @ericholden.
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NYC Should Make Gun Ownership Mandatory for Deli and Bodega Business OwnersNew Yorkers are trend-setters who like innovation. By requiring groceries, delis and bodegas to have protection, lives would be saved and crime would be thwarted. -
I Wish I Could Tell My Younger Self to Eat Less BaconSome folks would go back and change aspects of their life regarding relationships, education, careers and family, but my issue has more to do with poor food-eating habits.The advice I would give to my younger self if I could would be to not eat so much -
My Uniquely Awesome Twitter Interaction with Invicta FC Atomweight Contender Nicdali Rivera-CalanocI was lucky enough to have a uniquely awesome Twitter exchange with one of my favorite female fighters, Invicta FC atomweight contender Nicdali "The Night Queen" Rivera-Calanoc, on June 6. -
My Awkward Celebrity Encounter with Invicta FC Strawweight Star Bec HyattOne of the most awkward encounters of my life was meeting Aussie MMA strawweight fighter "Rowdy" Bec Hyatt at the Invicta FC 5 weigh-ins on Apr. 5 in Kansas City, as it was a moment that I will not soon forget. -
Times Square Sesame Street Impersonators Fight to Clean Tarnished ImageThe pedestrian plaza in the heart of New York City's Times Square is often filled with impersonators of familiar characters from kid-friendly television shows such as "Sesame Street" and children's movies. -
Long Island Town Considers Drastic Measures to Solve Goose ProblemLong Island has a major dilemma on its hands as the hot summer months approach. Hundreds of Canada geese are eating grass and leaving droppings in town parks, making it difficult for locals to fully enjoy park amenities. -
New York Taxpayers Foot the Bill for School Public Relations ServicesSome New York taxpayers may be surprised to learn that they are footing the bill for public relations services for school districts at a time when difficult decisions are being made over teaching staff reductions. -
Should New Yorkers Be Upset Over 9/11 Memorial Site's Online Reservation Fee?Does New York City's National September 11 Memorial really need to be charging visitors who book online a $2 service fee?
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New York Retailers Offer 'Tim-Sane' Discounts on Tim Tebow New York Jets MerchandiseRetailers in the New York-metro area wasted little time slashing prices on Tim Tebow merchandise, after New York Jets officials announced in late-April that the often-polarizing quarterback has been released from the squad.Also published on: -
Mets Fans Upset by Tailgate Beer Crackdown at Citi FieldBaseball fans heading to Citi Field this season to soak in a New York Mets game may be surprised to learn that New York City police officers will be patrolling the official team parking lot to hand out citations to tailgaters drinking in public. -
Yahoo! On the Road Launches Tour in New York CityThe hottest mobile entertainment and innovation festival of the spring and summer is set to kick off in New York City when John Legend and the Salomé Chamber Orchestra headline the star-studded Yahoo! On The Road show on Friday, May 3.
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Unique New York: Little Vincent's Cold Cheese SliceThere was a time, not long ago, when Little Vincent's cold cheese slice was a bit of a hidden gem -- well-known among Huntington residents, yet unheard of across the rest of Long Island and New York City. -
NY Brewery Creates Unique Beer to Raise Funds for Cystic Fibrosis ResearchJohn Harvard's, a popular brewpub in Lake Grove, New York, has concocted a new beer to help a 15-year-old boy in need, raising funds and awareness for cystic fibrosis research. -
Should New York High Schools Allow Former Students to Visit?Not long ago, college students from around New York City could easily visit their high schools to greet the teachers and school administrators who helped guide them through the early stages of their education. -
Long Island Middle School Wrestler With Cerebral Palsy Fulfills Lifelong DreamHeart-warming. Tear-jerking. Emotional. Inspiring. Each of the aforementioned terms can be used to describe the scene at Woodland Middle School in East Meadow, New York, when a student with cerebral palsy recently earned a wrestling victory. -
Intellibots Make a Splash in Long Island SchoolsThe emergence of new technologies has resulted in the replacement of humans, with robots, in many industries across the globe, and the trend has hit especially hard on Long Island with the growing use of Intellibot floor scrubbers taking the place.... -
15-Year-Old New Yorker Jillian Rae Could Be the Next Great Country ArtistIs 15-year-old Huntington, New York, singer/songwriter Jillian Rae the next great musician to emerge from Long Island? -
Former Nassau County Exec Helps Relaunch Long Island's Oldest Italian RestaurantMany Long Island residents feared that Stango's, the oldest Italian restaurant on Long Island, would be closing down for good after close to 100 years of serving up high-quality pasta, chicken, pizza, and seafood dishes.
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New York Act Brings Rock Star Cool to Kids MusicWhat does it mean to be a rock star? For many, rock stars are known as hard-partying, fast-living characters who perform at stadiums and arenas in front of revved-up adults. But that may be changing in New York.
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What Will a New York Classroom Look Like in 2020?What will a New York classroom look like in 2020? What school supplies used in today's world will be obsolete, and what will still be useful?
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Katz's Delicatessen: New York's Famous, Unique DeliMost Americans know Katz's Deli from the 1989 classic "When Harry Met Sally...," as Meg Ryan's scene in the deli is one of the most famous moments in the history of comedy films.
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Long Island's Craft Breweries Going StrongLong Island's reputation may be changing from a premier wine-producing destination to one of the nation's fast-growing hubs for craft breweries.
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What Will Happen to Nassau Coliseum After NY Islanders Move to Brooklyn?What should happen to Nassau Coliseum after the New York Islanders bolt to Brooklyn? That's the burning question Long Island residents have been asking.
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Is It Ethical for New York Businesses to Charge for Restroom Use?Is it ethical for businesses in the Big Apple to charge for the use their restrooms? That's the question New York residents have been asking since 2008.
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Enjoying My Last Big Soda at Papaya Dog in New York CityAny sports fan would say that hot dogs and soda work perfectly together, and I wholeheartedly agree.
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Will the Citi Field Area Ever Be NYC's Next Great Neighborhood?Many New York baseball fans are starting to think the eyesore of an area outside Citi Field will never become the great neighborhood filled with hotels, restaurants, and entertainment amenities that the city has promised.
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New Yorkers Feel the Pinch From MTA Fare Hike"It stinks." That's what most New Yorkers had to say about the Metropolitan Transportation Authority's fare hike that went into effect this week as it means more of their hard-earned cash spewing out of their wallets and into MetroCard vending machines.
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Exclusive Interview With Josh Lafazan, New York's Youngest Elected OfficialLast year, Josh Lafazan became the youngest elected official in New York State when the Syosset community voted him onto its local district school board.
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Female Ice Hockey Goalie Shines on Long Island Boys Varsity TeamOne afternoon last February, Dana DeMartino, at the time a 16-year-old junior at Massapequa High School, took one small step for teenage female athletes across the nation.
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Mediterranean Diet Results in Significant Weight LossI decided to try the Mediterranean diet because I am considered slightly overweight for a 30-year-old, 6-foot-tall male, and I had heard the diet would be good for my heart.
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Does New Safety Fence on Hempstead Turnpike Do More Harm Than Good?The fence recently installed by the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) -- on Hempstead Turnpike between Carmen and Franklin avenues -- may be a good idea in theory, but some locals are concerned that it will make "New York's most...
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Aspiring MMA Fighter Lisa Santisteban Seeks Nickname that Represents Her New York RootsThere's no denying that "Lights Out" Lisa Santisteban has a nice ring to it, but the moniker has already been taken by several current and former mixed martial artists.
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Roller Derby Takes Long Island by StormThe inherent risk of ankle breaks, concussions, and knee injuries is enough to keep most females away from competing in the sport of roller derby, but not 26-year-old Huntington, New York, resident Katie Cleary.
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Is NYC's Resorts World Casino Taking Other Gambling Hot Spots' Business?New York's swanky new Resorts World Casino is undoubtedly driving business away from long-standing gaming hotspots on the East Coast.
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New York Woman Perseveres After Suffering Severe Burns in Shower AccidentLake Ronkonkoma, New York, resident Denise Lowery knew something was terribly wrong on February 13, 2010, when her Pomeranian dog, Gangsta, ran down an entire flight of stairs, barking uncontrollably.
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New York Concertgoers Welcome Fall Out Boy Back from 3-year HiatusDespite having little time to practice together as a full band since returning from a three-year hiatus, Chicago-based pop punkers Fall Out Boy showed no signs of stage rust during their Feb. 5 performance in New York City's The Studio at Webster Hall.
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First Person: Massive Blizzard Drops More Than a Foot of Snow on Long IslandA massive winter storm hit the northeast on Feb. 9, causing long gas lines and hazardous driving conditions on Long Island.
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Video: Northeast Winter Storm Causes Long Gas Lines, Hazardous Driving on Long IslandA massive winter storm hit the northeast on Feb. 8, causing long gas lines and hazardous driving conditions on Long Island.
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Five Romantic Restaurants In and Around New York CityWhat exactly makes a restaurant romantic? Dim lighting, sparkling wines, seductive music, and beautiful ambience are great starting points.
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Huntington's Paramount Brings New York City Flair to Long IslandLong Island's once-thriving music scene was in dire straights before The Paramount opened in downtown Huntington in September 2011, as several of the area's top rock clubs closed down just a few years prior.
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Is It Time for New York's Minimum Wage to Be Raised?Gov. Andrew Cuomo said in his 2013 State of the State Address that he wants New York State's hourly minimum wage to increase from $7.25 to $8.75, a move that could affect thousands of low-income workers across the region.
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'Don't Honk' Signs to Be Removed From New York City StreetsNew York City's Department of Transportation is removing "Don't Honk" signs from city streets, but it will still be against the law to blow a car horn unnecessarily.
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New Bus Service Offers Alternative to LIRR for Long Island CommutersLet's face it: Long Island residents who work in New York City have no choice but to take the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) to get to their place of employment.
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Five Places to Get Soup in New York CityIf you're out and about in New York City in this frigid winter weather and you want an easy, satisfying way to raise your core temperature, at least for a little while, check out these places for some of the city's best soup.
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Barack Obama Should Discuss Health Care and the Economy in His Inaugural AddressBarack Obama should discuss how our economy is badly weakened and still struggling to bounce back after the financial collapse of 2008. He should also talk about what he can do to lower the cost of health care.
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Are New York City Parking Signs Purposely Confusing?Parking in New York City is, at best, an incredibly confusing puzzle. At worst, parking a car in the ‘Big Apple’ is an absolute nightmare. Besides the lack of available spots, the entire city is designated as a tow-away zone, which means officers may...
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Can New York Schools Afford Increased Security After Sandy Hook Tragedy?School districts around the country are exploring transformations of their security operations in the wake of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting that left 20 young children and six adult staff members dead on December 14, 2012, in Newtown, CT.
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All American Hamburger Drive-In, Massapequa, NY: Old-Time Fast FoodAll-American Drive-In, located at 4286 Merrick Road in Massapequa, New York, is stuck in time. Not much has changed at the iconic Long Island establishment since its inception in 1963, as its original metal framework is still intact.
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Will New York Legislators End Ban on MMA in 2013?New York-based middleweight contender Costa Philippou walks out from the tunnel at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, appearing before thousands of Las Vegas MMA fans on hand for UFC 155.
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Controversial Pay-to-Play Tactics and NYC's Underground Music SceneHow much money would an unsigned band shell out for the chance to open for a national touring act? That's the question some New York performance venues have been trying to find out since 2001.
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First Person: I'm Glad I Consolidated My Student LoansAs the old adage goes, "the 20s are for learning and the 30s are for earning." For most people, their 20s are a time of growth and development, not so much for wise financial decisions.
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Should New York Teachers Be Allowed to 'Friend' Students on Facebook?Should teachers in New York be allowed to interact with students on social media networking sites like Facebook and Twitter?Also published on:
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'Sleeping Dog' Discovered in New York City TreeSeveral strange and unique religious images have been spotted recently on trees in the New York-metro area, including a Virgin Mary tree in Sleepy Hollow and a mysterious indentation of the Virgin of Guadalupe on a tree trunk in West New York.
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Best Residential Holiday Light Displays in the NYC Metro AreaTons of homeowners in the New York metro area are getting into the holiday spirit by putting up incredible light displays, some featuring as many as 30,000 lights.
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Liquori Christmas Wonderland: New York's Best Neighborhood DisplayWhen it comes to the New York metro area, the undisputed champ of the winter super decorators is Michael Liquori.
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4 Things New York City Government Needs to Do in 2013Heading into the new year, it's clear that solving the housing affordability gap, improving taxi accessibility, and increasing preparedness for natural disasters, should be at the top of every New York City politician's to-do list.
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Life as a Rival NFL Fan in New York CityNew York has the reputation of being a tough town, but is it more difficult to live in when you cheer for a rival of the New York Giants or New York Jets?
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First Person: Christmas Feast Gets Out of ControlLast year's Christmas feast got out of control, as friends and family coaxed me into stuffing my face with a smattering of holiday foods.
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Tragedy on Hempstead Turnpike: A Look at New York's Most Dangerous RoadwayHow did Hempstead Turnpike become New York's most dangerous road for pedestrian traffic, and what can be done to make it safer?
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Denton House: A McDonald's Mansion in New Hyde Park, NYThe most unusual McDonald's location on U.S. soil can be found in New Hyde Park, New York, where the franchise opened its doors in a gorgeous Georgian mansion that dates back to 1795.
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Are Beards Becoming More Acceptable in New York's Corporate Workplaces?Anthony Dobrini makes it a point to look neat and presentable while working, which is why he's a bit concerned with his recent decision to grow out a beard for the winter.
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Tim Tebow Propels the New York Jets to Victory with Fake-punt PassTim Tebow boosted the New York Jets to victory with a fake-punt pass on Oct. 14, 2012.
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Year in Review 2012: Top MMA ImagesHere's a look back at the top five images of the year for the sport of mixed martial arts:
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All Time Low Rocks for Breast Cancer Awareness in New York CityAll Time Low bassist Zachary Merrick wore an eye-popping T-shirt in support of the Skate 4 Cancer cancer-prevention initiative during his band's set on November 18 at Irving Plaza in New York City.
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New York Athletes Use Twitter to Gain Cult Hero StatusIf you're one of the 20.6 million U.S. citizens who has a Twitter account, chances are you've stumbled across the official SoccerGirlProblems Twitter handle, @soccergrlprobs, at least once while using the popular social media networking site.
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First Person: 7 Years Since Graduation, and No Steady WorkWhen I graduated from Hofstra University in the summer of 2005 with a respectable GPA and solid internship experience in my career field of journalism, I thought it to be a foregone conclusion that I would land an entry-level job. Not yet.
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Holidays 2012: Twelve Days of Christmas in the UFCIn honor of the holiday season, here's a look at 12 UFC-themed items that would be included in a "Twelve Days of Christmas-themed" carol:
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Recent New York City Lottery Winning LocationsYou should think again if you believe that getting your hands on a winning lottery ticket in New York City is all about having good luck.
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Punk Rock Sub-genres: A Fan's LookSome music fans think that all styles of punk rock are the same, but that could not be further from the truth. Here's a closer look at the various sub-genres of punk music.
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Time to Settle an Election Disagreement Over DinnerI know first-hand that elections can cause partisan tempers to run high -- sometimes too high. In the lead-up to the 2012 presidential election, the relationship between my lifelong friend, Riana Coles, and I, became strained due to the intensity of....
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First-Person: Presidential Election Viewing Party with Family in Westbury, N.Y.As results from the presidential election poured in on the evening of Nov. 6, I sat in front of a television set at my house in Westbury, New York, intently watching CBS News with my father and sister.
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The First New York Giants Cheerleader: Jaimie 'Cheer Girl' KaminskiNew York Giants fan Jaimie Kaminski is known at MetLife Stadium on NFL Sundays as "Cheer Girl" for obvious reasons.
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Cow-Bell Man: A Truly Unique New York City CharacterMost sports fans in the New York City metro area know and love Cow-Bell Man, but not many know the back story of the man behind the bell.
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"UFC 139: Shogun Vs Henderson" - a Thanksgiving Sports Event for the Ages"UFC 139: Shogun vs Henderson" easily ranks as my all-time favorite Thanksgiving sports moment.
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Where to Get Gas in New York City, Long Island, and New JerseyIn the wake of Hurricane Sandy, thousands in the New York City metro area are struggling to find gas.
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Richard Cho: New York Mets SuperfanRichard Cho is a true New York Mets superfan.
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Initial Damage from SandyThe heavy winds from Hurricane Sandy knocked over one of my favorite flower pots outside my house in Westbury, New York.
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Hurricane Sandy Topples Trees Over in Front of Elementary School in Valley Stream, New YorkHurricane Sandy knocked several trees over on Oct. 30 in front of Willow Road Elementary School in Valley Stream, New York.
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Wind from Hurricane Sandy Knocks Over Several Trees in East Meadow, New YorkHeavy winds from Hurricane Sandy resulted in several trees getting knocked down in East Meadow, New York.
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Top Three Long Island Sledding LocationsThere are plenty of great options for sledding on Long Island. Here's a look at the top three.
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First Person: My Nearly Perfect Credit Score Helped Me Obtain a Loan for a New CarWhen my 1993 Oldsmobile broke down last June, I needed to take out a $15,000 loan from my bank to purchase the new car I wanted - a 2012 Scion IQ. Due to my 825 credit score, I was quickly approved for the loan, and given a great interest rate.
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Halloween 2012: Top Ten Sports-Related CursesThere are several pro sports franchises and individual players that have gone lengthy periods of time without winning a championship, which would lead some to believe that they are "cursed" by some unknown force.Also published on:
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Celebs Love Purple: Justin Bieber, Kim Kardashian and Katie Couric Help Make the Color StylishEver since Canadian pop icon Justin Bieber declared in a 2010 Nightline interview that he loves wearing purple, the color became a staple on the Hollywood scene.
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A Nutritionist Could Have Prevented the Lady Gaga and Justin Bieber Vomiting IncidentsFor all the money Lady Gaga and Justin Bieber raked in this year from album and concert sales, you would think they would have enough cash set aside to hire a specialist to help them determine what to eat before taking the stage.
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Halloween Sports Memories: MacArthur Lady Generals Top Baldwin, 6-0, in Girls' Soccer Grudge MatchLevittown, New York enjoyed a memorable Halloween in 2011, as the MacArthur Lady Generals girls' soccer team easily handled the Baldwin Lady Bruins in the Nassau County Class AA quarterfinals.
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Top Five Potential Candidates to Replace Bobby Valentine: Fan's ViewAfter a dismal 69-93 season, Bobby Valentine was fired on Oct. 4 as manager of the Boston Red Sox. The Red Sox need to make wholesale changes if they wish to improve next season, and getting rid of Valentine was the first step toward that goal.Also published on:
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Bill Buckner's Fielding Error in the 1986 World Series: A Fan's Favorite MLB Playoff MomentMy favorite World Series moment of all-time is easily Bill Buckner's fielding error during Game 6 of the 1986 World Series, a play that has since become firmly entrenched in MLB playoff lore.
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New York Mets Baseball HaikuHere is my New York Mets baseball haiku, as they missed the playoffs for the sixth straight season.
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Debate Question: What Will Be Your Environmental Legacy?President Barack Obama and Governor Mitt Romney should answer questions about the environment at the upcoming presidential debate.
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Happy 30th Birthday, Compact DiscNirvana's 1991 classic, Nevermind, was the first compact disc I ever purchased, and it turned out to be a great choice. Little did I know that I would still be listening to the album over 20 years later.
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Chipper Jones Was a Worthy Adversary: A New York Mets Fan's ViewAs a New York Mets fan, Chipper Jones' retirement is bittersweet. On one hand, I'm glad that one of the all-time greatest and most intimidating "Met killers" won't have a chance to crush any more homers over the Citi Field outfield walls in the years.
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Ozzie Guillen's Top 10 Most Controversial Moments as a ManagerGuillen got off on the wrong foot in South Florida with comments in support of Fidel Castro, and he has been unsuccessful in cleaning up his tarnished image ever since. Of course, Guillen is no stranger to controversy.Also published on:
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Five Recent Controversial Jalen Rose MomentsESPN analyst and former NBA player Jalen Rose recently shocked the world by admitting he intentionally tried to hurt Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant during a playoff game in the 2000 NBA season, but this isn’t the first time he has put himself in...
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Hofstra NFL Players: Three Hofstra Pride Alumni Remain in NFLHofstra University cut football from its athletics program in 2009 due to a lack of general interest and support from students and alumni, along with the desire to redirect funds toward enhancing the school's academic programs.
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Top 25 Greatest College Football Rivalry Trophies of All TimeEvery college football team wants to win the coveted Waterford Crystal football -- awarded to the winner of the annual BCS National Championship Game -- but a less valuable trophy won for beating a bitter rival can be even sweeter.
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New York Mets' Top 10 Greatest Late-Season Moments of the Past DecadeThe New York Mets haven't had much luck late in seasons in their recent history, but baseball fans in the Big Apple will never forget Jose Reyes' hit on the final day of the 2011 season to clinch the NL batting title.Also published on:
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MetLife Stadium: A New York Jets Fan's GuideMetLife Stadium, home of the New York Jets and New York Giants, is one of the finest venues in the NFL, as it features a wide array of fantastic services and amenities.
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Moe's Southwest Grill: the Best Mexican Restaurant in East Meadow, New YorkMoe's Southwest Grill was once one of the best kept secrets for excellent fast-casual dining in East Meadow, New York, but its friendly staff, hip atmosphere, tasty entrees and cheap prices turned it into one of Long Island's finest hotspots for.......
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Lance Armstrong Joins Long Line of Disgraced CyclistsLance Armstrong isn't the first prominent cyclist to be accused of using performance-enhancing drugs. The sport of cycling has a long history of athletes who were caught red-handed with performance-enhancers like testosterone and EPO in their systems.
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Lance Armstrong's Lifetime Ban is Deserved: Fan's ViewLance Armstrong's decision to not fight the doping charges that were brought against him by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA), is obvious proof that he is guilty.
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Unemployment Issues Should Be Addressed at the GOP ConventionYoung Americans are finding it harder than ever to find steady work. As a 29-year-old college graduate living in Westbury, New York, I never imagined that I would be struggling to find a job just seven years after receiving my degree from Hofstra......Also published on:
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Top 10 Greatest Late-Season Home Runs in MLB HistoryIt doesn't get much better in professional sports than a game-winning homer to propel a team into the playoffs. Here's a look at the top 10 greatest late-season home runs of all time.Also published on:
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First Person: I Sold Almost All of My Possessions on EBayHaving a clutter-filled house and garage was extremely stressful, overwhelming and sometimes dangerous to walk through. Everywhere I turned, there were mounds of books, boxes, toys, magazines and just about anything else you can imagine a person owning.
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Top 25 Greatest Throwback Uniforms in Sports HistoryThe San Diego Chargers set the gold standard for throwback uniforms with their spectacular "Powder Blues," originally worn as an alternate jersey in the early-1960s.
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First Person: I Survived Summer on a Shoestring BudgetBeing a freelance contractor working in school-based public relations essentially means that I don't make any money over the summer. Here's a look at five ways how I cut spending and saved money this summer without significantly reducing my quality......
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First Person: My Family Can't Afford Meats and Dairy at Our Local SupermarketThe skyrocketing price of food this year has placed a major financial burden on my family, as many of my favorite items at the grocery store are now out of my price range.
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MLB's Top 15 Throwback Uniforms of All TimeMLB teams often celebrate the anniversary of a championship season by wearing "throwback" uniforms from that year. Here's a look at the top 15 MLB throwback uniforms of all time.
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Elvis, 35 Years Since His Passing, Left Dancers a Lasting LegacyYahoo! asked readers and contributors to write short appreciations of Elvis, who died 35 years ago on Thursday. Here is one perspective.
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College Football Team Profile: Stony Brook SeawolvesInterest in Stony Brook University athletics has never been greater than it is today, as the Seawolves baseball squad shocked the nation by earning a spot in the 2012 College World Series, and the school's mens' lacrosse squad captured their third.
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Texas A&M Tailgating Guide for 2012 College Football SeasonWhen done properly, there's nothing better than a tailgate party. There's the sweet scent of barbequed goodies, the delicious taste of a summery adult beverage, the excitement for the big game, and of course, the camaraderie of a few good friends.
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College Football's Top 25 Toughest Places to PlayThe loudest, wildest fans in college football can be found at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio, home of the Ohio State Buckeyes.
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"UFC 150: Frankie Edgar Vs Benson Henderson" Main Card Picks and Predictions: Fan's TakeFrankie Edgar (14-2-1) is just 30 years old, but he has logged more time in the octagon than just about anyone else since 2007. Nine of his 12 UFC fights have gone the distance, including four five-rounders.
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New York Mets Set to Honor Chipper Jones: Fan's ReactionThe New York Mets are planning to acknowledge Chipper Jones' career when he comes to town for the final time in an Atlanta Braves uniform.
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Should UFC President Dana White Allow Fighters to Show More Flair? Fan's ViewUFC President Dana White is the polar opposite of Stan, the Chotchkie's manager in the movie Office Space, who chided employees for not wearing enough flair. He was upset this year with Dave Herman for his "hairy" appearance at UFC on Fuel 1, and even...
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Top Ten Best New York Mets Walkout Tunes of 2012: Fan's ViewThe New York Mets may have fallen out of playoff contention, but their entrance music remains in championship form. Here's a look at the top ten Mets walkout songs of 2012.
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Five August New York Mets Games Worth Watching: Fan's ViewHere's a look at the five August New York Mets games worth watching.
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"Ryan Lochte is Terrible at Interviews" YouTube Video Tallies 1.5 Million Page Views: Fan's ReactionRyan Lochte: Great swimmer, terrible interview. That's how one fan described the 28-year-old Olympic swimmer in the opening seconds of the "Ryan Lochte Is Terrible At Interviews" YouTube video, which has tallied over 1.5 million views since it was......
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10 August MMA Fights Worth Watching: Fan's ViewUFC on Fox 4 got August off to a rollicking start, as Lyoto Machida knocked out Ryan Bader to earn a title shot, and Mauricio "Shogun" Rua put on a striking clinic in a victory over Brandon Vera. Here's a look at the top ten MMA fights to watch before...
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NFL Donates New Helmets to Long Island Youth Football League: Fan's ReactionThe Bellport youth football league, an organization that has been ravaged by budget cuts, was in desperate need of new helmets as they headed into their 14th season, and the NFL came through in the clutch by donating 50 brand new Schutt models.....
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Jason Bay Has 2-For-31 Road Trip: Fan's ReactionJason Bay's woeful 2-for-31 road trip may have signified the end of his two-and-a-half year stint as the New York Mets' everyday left fielder.
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Should the New York Mets Promote Zach Wheeler to the Big Leagues? Fan's TakeWheeler, the 22-year-old prospect acquired by the New York Mets when they shipped Carlos Beltran to the San Francisco Giants in 2011, was promoted to Triple-A Buffalo on Aug. 1, and he may not be far off from earning his first MLB start.
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Is Ryan Lochte the Yogi Berra of Swimming? Fan's View"Ryan-ism" might not have the same ring to it as "Yogi-ism," but Ryan Lochte's wacky interview responses put him in the running as the Yogi Berra for a new generation.
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Dana White Sports a Ronda Rousey T-Shirt at the UFC on Fox 4 Weigh-Ins: Fan's ReactionUFC President Dana White is absolutely gaga for Ronda Rousey, and the Fox network seems to be falling for her as well.
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How Should the UFC Address the "Eye Poke" Issue in the Wake of Wagner Prado's Fight at UFC on Fox 4? Fan's LookWagner Prado writhed in pain and was "seeing double" after an eye poke from Phil Davis at the UFC on Fox 4 event on Aug. 4.
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Will Ring Rust Play a Factor in Mike Swick's "UFC on Fox 4" Fight? Fan's ViewLet's be honest here: Ring rust is not just a myth. 2012 already saw Thiago Silva lose in lopsided fashion to Alexander Gustafsson after a 15-month layoff, and Quinton "Rampage" Jackson lost to Rashad Evans in 2010 after taking close to a year off.....
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Dana White Shoots Down Anderson Silva Vs Nick Diaz Superfight Rumors: Fan's ReactionUFC President Dana White shot down the rumors of a "superfight" between Anderson Silva and Nick Diaz, while adding a glimmer of hope that the Brazilian legend will someday fight Georges St-Pierre.
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Ryan Lochte Admits to Urinating in the Olympic Warm-Up Pool: Fan's ReactionSports fans were screaming "TMI" on Aug. 4 with the news that U.S. Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte admitted to urinating in the warm-up pool prior to races.
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Jose Reyes Vs Miguel Olivo and the Top Five Most Memorable New York Mets Brawls of All-Time: Fan's ViewThere was no love lost between the New York Mets and Cincinnati Reds in the 1970s and 80s, as the squads came to blows on several occasions.
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Deaf UFC Fighter, Matt "The Hammer" Hamill, Comes Out of Retirement: Fan's ReactionHamill, who holds a 10-4 overall record, announced his retirement last year after slogging through injuries in training camps for his UFC 130 fight against Quinton "Rampage" Jackson, and his UFC 133 tilt against Alexander Gustafsson.
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Will R.A. Dickey Reach 20-Win Plateau This Season? Fan's ViewR.A. Dickey is no lock to win the NL Cy Young Award, but a different individual achievement is still well within reach. Dickey is inching closer to the 20-win plateau, which no Mets pitcher has reached in over two decades.
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Andrei Arlovski and Tim Sylvia Agree to Square Off at One FC 5: Fan's ReactionThe "One FC" promotion is banking on fight fans to care about a fourth meeting between Tim Sylvia and Andrei Arlovski, over six years after the combatants last met, and four years since either man appeared in a UFC cage.
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New Coach, New Look for MacArthur Lady Generals Girls' Soccer Squad: Fan's LookLevittown district officials confirmed on Aug. 3 that legendary girls' varsity soccer coach, Lauren Gotta, will not be returning to the sidelines for the 2012-13 season.
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UFC President Dana White Admits He Can Only Name Two Female MMA Fighters: Fan's ReactionShortly after the UFC on Fox 4 pre-fight presser, White spoke to a small group of reporters and stuck to his familiar claim that there's not enough depth in the female MMA ranks, only to admit seconds later that his knowledge of female fighters is....
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UFC President Dana White Says It's Time for Forrest Griffin to Retire: Fan's Reaction“I would like Forrest to retire. Nothing left for Forrest to prove either,” White declared, after also saying that Matt Hughes should hang up the gloves. “He won The Ultimate Fighter; had an amazing career. He won the title when people thought he....
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Jordany Valdespin Takes Rookie Hazing Incident in Stride: Fan's ReactionNew York Mets outfielder Jordany Valdespin showed maturity and earned respect from his teammates by handling a playful rookie hazing incident on Aug. 1, with class and pride.
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"UFC on Fox 4" Goes Head-to-Head with London 2012 Olympics: Fan's ReactionNBC's huge ratings for the 2012 London Olympics may have UFC President Dana White shaking in his boots as the league prepares to bounce back from its dismal "UFC on Fox 3" draw on May 5.
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Brett Favre Says He'll Give Meaningful Playing Time to Each Student-Athlete on His Varsity Football Team: Fan's ReactionBrett Favre needed just one week on the job as offensive coordinator of the Hattiesburg (Miss.) Oak Grove High football team, to go against the mantra of thousands of varsity coaches across the nation.
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Fox Sports Will Debut Ref Cam During UFC on Fox 4 Telecast: Fan's ReactionFox will introduce a Ref Cam for the UFC on Fox 4 event, which will essentially take fans to a place they've never been before - inside the octagon and just inches from the fighters batting in the cage.
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Is Ronda Rousey Annoyed at Sarah Kaufman's Refusal to Engage in Pre-Fight Trash-Talking? Fan's LookStrikeforce women's bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey seemed a bit bummed out during a recent interview with MMAInterviews.com host Spencer Lazara, and it appeared to stem from Sarah Kaufman's decision to not engage in any pre-fight trash-talking....
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Long Island Lacrosse Star Provides Tips on Year-Round Conditioning: a Fan's InterviewWhile most of Emily Rosen's classmates are spending their summer hanging out at the beach or listening to the newest Justin Bieber album, she's keeping busy with lacrosse.
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New York Mets Stand Pat at the Trade Deadline: Fan's ReactionWhile the rest of the teams in the National League either retooled for the playoff run or went into "seller" mode, the New York Mets simply stood pat by keeping their roster unchanged at the July 31 trade deadline.
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Brett Favre Faces Steep Learning Curve in New Role as High School Football Offensive Coordinator: a Fan's LookBrett Favre had a rough first day at the office. The 42-year-old legend admitted in an interview with the Hattiesburg NBC affiliate WDAM that he was out of shape, struggling to learn the playbook, and that his NFL experience meant absolutely nothing....
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Matt Harvey Suffers First Loss, New York Mets Fall to 4-14 Post-All-Star Break: Fan's ReactionPerhaps it's no coincidence that Matt Harvey's second big league start occurred just two miles from San Francisco's Lombard Street, as his performance featured just as many twists and turns as the storied block.
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Ronda Rousey Says Olympic Games "Get More Debaucherous" as Events Begin to Wrap Up: Fan's ReactionWhile Ronda Rousey didn't go so far as to call the Olympic Village a land of promiscuity, she caused quite the stir this month by sharing her feelings about "the games within the games" in a candid interview moment with MMA correspondent Elie Seckbach.
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Dana White Puts Lyoto Machida and Ryan Bader in the Mix for a Light Heavyweight Title Shot: Fan's ReactionUFC President Dana White said on July 31 that whoever looks best in the main event and co-main event of the "UFC on Fox 4" card on Aug. 4, will get a title shot against the winner of Jon Jones vs Dan Henderson.
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MMA Fighter Michele Gutierrez Got 99 Problems, but a Man Ain't One: a Fan's InterviewMichele Gutierrez, or "Diablita" as she's known by her legions of rabid fans, is a mixed martial arts fighter who made a name for herself by becoming the first female to compete as part of Wanderlei Silva's Fight Team.
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Island Trees Legend Accepts Position as Hofstra Men's Soccer Assistant CoachFire up those "Roll Pride" Twitter hash tags. Graham Radcliffe has joined the Hofstra University Athletics family.
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First Person: I Cut My Cell Phone Bill to $0After two years of paying $79.99 per month, plus taxes and fees, for T-Mobile's Classic Unlimited - Plus - plan, which included unlimited talk, text and data, my wallet went from consistently fat to perennially empty.
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Jason Bay Snaps Out of His 0-For-23 Funk: Fan's ReactionThe New York Mets' current West Coast road trip could serve as Jason Bay's last chance to prove he's got something left in the tank after his tumultuous two-and-a-half year stint in the Big Apple.
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When Should Jon Jones Move Up to the UFC Heavyweight Division? Fan's ViewJon "Bones" Jones is already in rematch mode after wiping out the rest of the UFC Light Heavyweight ranks, and assuming he gets past Dan Henderson in September, he'll be left without any legit competition in the division.
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Winner of "Shogun" Rua Vs Brandon Vera Gets a Shot at the UFC Light Heavyweight Belt: Fan's ReactionUFC President Dana White seems to have conveniently forgotten that Brandon Vera, who lost three of his last four fights and also got destroyed by Jon Jones in 2010, isn't currently ranked in the top 25 in the light heavyweight ranks.
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Mauricio "Shogun" Rua Admits He Doesn't like Women's MMA: Fan's ReactionIn an interview on July 27 with Kevin Iole of Yahoo! Sports, "Shogun" said "No, I don't think so. I think it is cool the way it is right now," in response to a fan question about the UFC adding more weight classes.
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Long Island Student-Athlete Achieves All-American Status at Track and Field Junior National OlympicsJames Burns, a junior at Schreiber High School in Port Washington, NY, scorched the competition at the Decathlon event of the 2012 USA Track and Field Junior National Olympics held in Baltimore, MD, earlier this month, scoring 5,042 points to secure...
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Should UFC Combatants Fight on Short Rest? Fan's ViewWhen you don't fight, you don't get paid. In other words, the more often you step into the cage, the more money you make. For most MMA fighters, that's the simple reasoning for taking back-to-back UFC fights on short notice.
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New York Mets Sign Glen Cove Resident Craig Hansen: Fan's ReactionCraig Hansen, a 28-year-old righty, signed a minor league deal with the New York Mets on July 24. Hansen, a resident of Glen Cove, NY, is a former Boston Red Sox and Pittsburgh Pirates reliever.
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Which Olympic Sports Should Be Offered at the High School Level? Fan's ViewHere's a look at five "non-traditional" sports in the 2012 London Summer Olympics that every high school should offer.Also published on:
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Nick Diaz Vs. Anderson Silva Would Be Bigger Than "Silva-Sonnen II": Fan's LookNick Diaz has been one of the craziest athletes in MMA over the past decade, but asking for a fight with Anderson Silva suddenly made him look like the smartest and most reasonable man in the sport.
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Matt Harvey Set to Square Off Against "The Freak": Fan's ReactionI had to stop myself from officially anointing Matt Harvey as "The Next Big Thing" after he went out and delivered a gorgeous effort in his MLB debut on July 26 against the Arizona Diamondbacks, where he scattered three hits and struck out 11 in five.....
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Liz Carmouche and the Three Stars of Invicta FC 2: Fan's ViewLiz Carmouche, with one beautiful transition to a rear-naked choke, ended all the speculation of a long-awaited rematch going down between Kaitlin Young and Miesha Tate.
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Will "Invicta FC 2" Produce the Next Ronda Rousey? Fan's ViewA new star will be born at the "Invicta FC 2" event on July 28 from Kansas City, KS. Whether it's Liz Carmouche, Zuffa's first openly gay fighter, the beautiful Angelica Chavez, or 27-year-old striker Alexis "Ally-Gator" Davis, you get the sense that....
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Long Island Schools Begin Work on Regulating "Concussion Management and Awareness" ActAccording to a Levittown Patch report, the Levittown School District is one of the first districts on Long Island to comply with Senator Kemp Hannon's "Concussion Management and Awareness Act," which took effect July 1.
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New York Mets' Panhandling Dog is a Polarizing Topic at Citi Field: Fan's LookThe New York Mets may have fallen out of the playoff race, but Coffee, the panhandling pooch that fans pose for pictures with before every game at Citi Field, remains in championship form as we head down the stretch.
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Would Rory MacDonald Put Friendship Aside to Battle Georges St-Pierre? Fan's LookStepping into a UFC octagon, where money-making opportunities are sporadic, sometimes means putting friendships aside for a chance to earn the almighty dollar.
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Should Boys Be Allowed to Compete in Girls' High School Sports?What would you do if the sport you loved to compete in was played solely by members of the opposite sex in the new country you moved to? That's the unfortunate situation 13-year-old Keeling Pilaro had to deal with when he moved from Ireland.......
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Should the MLB Trade Deadline Get Pushed Back? Fan's ViewShould the July 31 MLB Trade Deadline get pushed back to mid-August? That's the tough question baseball fans have been pondering since the addition of the second Wild Card spot in each league, making it far more difficult for some clubs to tell.......
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Anderson Silva's Camp Calls Out Georges St-Pierre: Fan's ReactionAnderson Silva wants to fight Georges St-Pierre. "Anderson has the biggest paycheck in the UFC, and you can't promote an event with these amateur kids that are coming up now," Guimaraes said. ""No opponent makes sense for Anderson at this.....
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Matt Harvey Dazzles in New York Mets Debut: Fan's ReactionMatt Harvey guided the New York Mets to the light at the end of the long, dark tunnel.
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New York Mets Ticket Prices Drop like a Rock: Fan's ReactionIf there's any good fans can take away from the New York Mets losing six straight and 12 of their last 13, it's that ticket prices are dropping like a rock. Several sweet deals can be found on the official Mets site, www.mets.com, or on the secondary....
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Ronda Rousey Has Sexy Sparring Session with Carmen Electra: Fan's ReactionCarmen Electra sported a tight-fitting pink top with black leggings as she worked on some kicks and strikes with the current Strikeforce women's bantamweight champ. Hats off to Ronda Rousey for constantly finding unique, clever ways to keep her name.....
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Five Reasons Why Brett Favre May Struggle as a High School Football Coach: Fan's ViewHere's five reasons why Brett Favre may struggle as a high school football offensive coordinator.
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Los Angeles Kings Tweet that MMA Isn't a Real Sport: Fan's ReactionThe Los Angeles Kings found out in a hurry that erasing an item from the internet is far more difficult than just hitting the delete button. According to an MMAFighting.com report, the franchise managed to annoy thousands of mixed martial arts fans......
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Should MMA Be an Olympic Sport? Fan's ViewCurrent Olympic sports include boxing, freestyle and Greco-Roman wrestling, Judo and Taekwondo - each of which are traditional arts used as base disciplines in modern-day mixed martial arts.
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Jordany Valdespin Snaps New York Mets Record for Pinch-Hit Home Runs: Fan's Reaction"Oh, the pain!" WFAN host Joe Beningo's trademark phrase has never been more fitting than now when describing the New York Mets, who dropped five in a row and 11 of 12.
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"UFC on Fox: Shogun Vs Vera" Main Card Picks and Predictions: Fan's ViewA mismatched main event between Mauricio "Shogun" Rua and Brandon Vera, to go along with Lyoto Machida's sometimes frustrating counter-fighting style, doesn't make for the perfect recipe to wipe away the bitter memories of the dreadful UFC 149 main......
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22-Year-Old Gymnastics Coach Arrested on Charges of Sexual Battery of a MinorPerhaps we have come to the point where young males in their early-20s and fresh out of college, shouldn't be put in charge of coaching high school-age female cheerleaders.
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Matt Riddle Calls Out Dan Hardy at UFC 149 Post-Fight Presser: Fan's ReactionI guess Matt Riddle never got the memo that the last time Dan Hardy was a title contender was close to three years ago, when he beat Mike Swick at UFC 105 in Nov. of 2009.
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"Snooki" Gets Booed Lustfully by New York Mets Faithful: Fan's ReactionGTL stood for "gym, tan, laundry" instead of "grossly tormented lefty" for at least a few minutes on July 23 at Citi Field, as Nicole Polizzi, better known as "Snooki" from MTV's "Jersey Shore" reality series, watched the New York Mets play the..........
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Poly Prep High School Football Coach Advises Student-Athletes Against Attending Penn StateElite high school football players who were once considering going to Penn State, now have this to think about: a four-year postseason ban for the Nittany Lions football team, to go along with four years of scholarship reductions to the program and a....
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Should the UFC Issue Yellow Cards to Fighters Who Don't Press the Action? Fan's ViewWe've finally gotten to the point where the Faber-Barao or Diaz-Condit-esque tactical five-rounder is the norm in a UFC PPV main event, and the crowd-pleasing knockout stylings of the Anderson Silvas and Jon Jones' of the world are the exception.
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Brett Favre Returns to Football as a High School Coach: Fan's ReactionWe all knew Brett Favre wouldn't stay away from the football field for long.
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"Invicta FC 2" Main Card Picks and Predictions: Fan's ViewIt's fight week in Kansas, as Kansas City's Memorial Hall plays host to the "Invicta FC 2" event on July 28. Here's my picks and predictions for the main card of the event.
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Who Should Take the Blame for UFC 149? Fan's ViewWho should take the blame for the snooze-fest that UFC 149 was?
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Miguel Batista Designated for Assignment, Matt Harvey Set to Start on July 26: Fan's ReactionAccording to an MLB.com report, the New York Mets designated 41-year-old right-hander Miguel Batista for assignment to clear a roster spot for Elvin Ramirez.
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Four Levittown Athletes Named to Newsday's 2012 All-Long Island Softball TeamThree of the 12 girls selected to Newsday's 2012 All-Long Island softball first team hail from "America's first suburb." One student-athlete from the Levittown-based Island Trees Lady Dawgs also earned a spot on the All-Long Island second team.
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Michael Bisping Says He's Been Promised a Title Shot Against Anderson Silva: Fan's ReactionUFC President Dana White was hyping all week that he would reveal at the UFC 149 post-fight presser who Anderson Silva's next opponent would be.
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Five Reasons to Still Be Excited About the New York Mets in 2012: Fan's ViewThere are plenty of good reasons to keep watching the New York Mets even if they aren't playoff-bound. Here's the top five reasons why Mets fans should still be excited about coming to the ballpark in 2012:
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Dana White Rips Yves Lavigne and Cheick Kongo at UFC 149 Post-Fight Presser: Fan's ReactionUFC President Dana White spoke in funereal tones at the UFC 149 post-fight presser on July 22, calling out everyone from referee Yves Lavigne to heavyweight fighters Shawn Jordan and Cheick Kongo for ruining much of the main card action from the..........
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Hector Lombard Disappoints at UFC 149: Fan's Reaction34-year-old Cuban striker Hector Lombard needed to make a statement at UFC 149 that he's a legit challenger to Anderson Silva's middleweight throne, but all he did was prove that stepping into a Bellator cage is nothing compared to taking on top-level UFC
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Miguel Batista Gets Early Exit as New York Mets Slip Out of Playoff Contention: Fan's ReactionPut a fork in 'em, the New York Mets are done. Miguel Batista's dreadful outing on July 21 against the Los Angeles Dodgers, which included a final line of five hits, three walks and four earned runs in three innings of work, effectively ended the........
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Amateur Mini-Ramp Skate Jam Comes to Long Island with the Vans Warped TourSkaters from across Long Island, Queens and New York City flocked to Uniondale, NY, on July 21 for the unique opportunity of showing off their skills for the thousands of attendees at the Nassau Coliseum stop of the Vans Warped Tour.
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Ronda Rousey Bashes Michael Phelps for His Diva-Like Behavior Towards U.S. Olympians: Fan's ReactionMichael Phelps, a world-renowned swimmer who tallied 16 Olympic medals by age 27, rubbed Ronda Rousey the wrong way at the Beijing Olympics in 2008 with what appeared to be a rock star attitude towards his fellow Olympians.
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Johan Santana Allows Six Runs or More in Three Straight Starts: Fan's ReactionWe have finally reached the point where it's safe to say Johan Santana is not the same guy he was prior to the 134-pitch no-hitter he threw on June 1 against the St. Louis Cardinals.
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Bret "The Hitman" Hart Praises Georges St-Pierre: Fan's ReactionGeorges St-Pierre doesn't finish his opponents with a sharpshooter or walk out to the cage in pink spandex pants and sunglasses, but his technical fighting techniques, confident approach to the game and Canadian background, has Bret "The Hitman" Hart.....
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Soccer Fan's Interview with 'Pelada' Star Gwendolyn OxenhamFor Gwendolyn Oxenham, a former soccer standout at Duke University, the desire to continue playing the sport she loved when her college career was over, took her to 25 countries around the world, a lifetime away from the bright lights and neatly.......
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Former New York Mets Prospect Scott Kazmir Takes the Mound Against the Long Island Ducks: Fan's ReactionMets fans these days are more concerned with the current bullpen and the hitting woes of Jason Bay than they are about the 2004 deal that sent phenom pitcher Scott Kazmir to the Tampa Bay Devil Rays for Victor Zambrano and Bartolome Fortunato.
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Dana White Discusses All-Female Season of "The Ultimate Fighter": Fan's ReactionUFC President Dana White has been hearing it from fight fans for months that the seven-year-old "The Ultimate Fighter" reality show is in dire need of a drastic format change to boost its television ratings back up to the levels of 2009, when Kimbo.......
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Josh Koscheck Agrees to Fight Jake Ellenberger at UFC 151: Fan's ReactionEven though 34-year-old fighter Josh Koscheck has more UFC welterweight victories in league history than anyone not named Matt Hughes or Georges St-Pierre, he's hardly viewed in the same light as other all-time greats in his division like Pat Miletich....
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Will Hector Lombard Live Up to the Hype at UFC 149? Fan's ViewIs 34-year-old Cuban striker Hector Lombard a legit challenger to Anderson Silva's UFC middleweight throne or just another second-tier fighter who fueled the hype machine by beating up on B-caliber talent?
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Miss Teen South Carolina Does Her Best Tim Tebow Impersonation After Winning CrownAdding to the long list of bizarre moments in 'Tebowing' history, Yahoo! Sports reported that 17-year-old Rachel Wyatt celebrated her crowning at the Miss Teen South Carolina pageant by dropping to her knee and putting her fist to her forehead in epic....
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R.A. Dickey Looks to Snap New York Mets' Six-Game Losing Streak: Fan's TakeR.A. Dickey looks a bit like the "Cowardly Lion" character from the Wizard of Oz, Jason Bay is desperately searching for some heart like The Tin Man, and the New York Mets wish they could click their heels together like Dorothy to just go home already.