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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Six-Year-Old MMA Fighter Imitates Tito Ortiz's "Grave Digger" Celebration After Defeating OpponentSomething struck me as a bit creepy watching six-year-old Armenian MMA fighter Minas Avagyan doing his best Tito Ortiz impression with a "grave digger" routine after tapping out his seven-year-old opponent via a guillotine choke. -
New York Retailers Offer 'Lin-Sane' Discounts on Jeremy Lin Merchandise: Fan's Reaction"Lin-sane" discounts on New York Knicks Jeremy Lin gear didn't exactly have shoppers in the Big Apple flocking to local malls and sporting goods stores. -
Ronda Rousey Closes in on Gina Carano's Twitter Dominance: Fan's ReactionRonda Rousey's victory in March over Miesha Tate opened the conversation that she was the new "face of women's MMA," but surpassing Gina Carano's mark of 88,483 Twitter followers would prove there's little argument over her taking the mantle for good. -
Should Matt Harvey Start for the New York Mets on July 21? Fan's ViewThe convergence between Matt Harvey's development and the New York Mets need in their starting rotation may have finally happened. -
New York Mets Need a 'Very Niese' Effort in Series Opener Against the Washington Nationals: Fan's ViewAfter slogging through nine full days without tasting victory, including three straight forgettable efforts against the Atlanta Braves over the weekend, the New York Mets desperately need Jon Niese to step up as a stopper more so than at any other time...
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Jason Kidd's DWI Arrest Sets a Bad Example for High School Student-Athletes: Fan's ViewJason Kidd getting arrested for drunk driving in Southampton on the morning of July 15, wiped away all the good vibes from Chris Herren's anti-drug and alcohol speech that he delivered to a group of Long Island students in April. -
Jeremy Lin Merchandise Hits the Clearance Racks in New York: Fan's ReactionSporting goods outlets in the New York metro area seem to agree with Carmelo Anthony’s assessment that the Houston Rockets’ three-year, $25.1 million dollar deal to Jeremy Lin won‘t be matched, as Knicks jerseys and t-shirts bearing Lin’s No. 17 were.....
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Cardboard Cutout of Terry Collins and Joe Girardi Gets Defaced and Remains on Display: Fan's ReactionAdding insult to the embarrassment of getting swept by the Atlanta Braves to open the second half of the season, a cardboard standee featuring the likeness of New York Mets manager Terry Collins and New York Yankees manager Joe Girardi has been defaced. -
Should UFC Fighters Be Allowed to Pick Their Opponents? Fan's ViewUFC President Dana White didn't seem too pleased that Mauricio "Shogun" Rua opted to fight Brandon Vera instead of Glover Teixeira, a 32-year-old BJJ expert that the league has been promoting heavily, in the upcoming "UFC on Fox 4" main event. -
Which New York Mets Need to Bounce Back in the Second Half of the Season? Fan's ViewWith the New York Mets currently standing at 5.5 games behind the Washington Nationals for first in the NL East, and fading from the Wild Card race after dropping three straight, it's clear that the next two weeks are a key stretch that will determine....
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New York Knicks Would Be 'Lin-Sane' to Let Jeremy Lin Slip Away to the Houston Rockets: Fan's ViewThe New York Knicks would be "Lin-sane in the Membrane" to let Jeremy Lin slip away to the Houston Rockets. The 23-year-old point guard, may be close to the end of the line in New York after the New York Knicks reached agreement on July 14 on a........ -
Five Long Island Student-Athletes Commit to Harvard: Fan's LookHere's a look at the five Long Island student-athletes from the Class of 2012 who provided their commitments to attend Harvard in the fall. -
Five UFC Fights that Will Determine Anderson Silva's Next Opponent: Fan's ViewUFC President Dana White said at the UFC 148 post-fight press conference that Anderson Silva's next opponent will be determined by the outcome of a few key middleweight matchups happening over the next few months, but he didn't specify what fights he.....
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Five High School Wrestlers Who Went on to Become Elite UFC Fighters: Fan's ViewAny successful UFC star will you tell that most basic MMA fundamentals are developed at the middle and high school levels with a solid wrestling base. Here's a look at five standout UFC fighters who honed their skills as elite high school wrestlers, and..
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New York Mets Top Tweets of the Week (July 14): Fan's ViewThe New York Mets opened the second half of their 2012 campaign with a brutal 7-5 loss to the Atlanta Braves on July 13. Here's a look at the top five Mets' tweets of the week.
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Strikeforce - Ronda Rousey Vs Sarah Kaufman - Main Card Picks and Predictions: Fan's ViewThe "Strikeforce - Ronda Rousey vs Sarah Kaufman" event, which will be held Aug. 18 at the Valley View Casino Center in San Diego, CA, added two exciting preliminary tilts to the bill, as Hiroko Yamanaka locks horns with Germaine de Randamie, and Adlan...
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Is Ronda Rousey a Good Role Model for Young Girls? Fan's ViewStrikeforce women's bantamweight champ Ronda Rousey called out everyone from UFC ring girl Brittney Palmer to Kim Kardashian for being poor role models to her 14-year-old sister and young girls around the world.
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Reggie Jackson Tries to Make Amends for Ill-Advised Comments About Gary Carter: Fan's ReactionDid Reggie Jackson really need to apologize for the comments he made in a recent Sports Illustrated interview about the Hall of Fame credentials of Alex Rodriguez, Gary Garter, Kirby Puckett, Phil Niekro Don Sutton and Jim Rice?
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UFC 149 - Urijah Faber Vs Renan Barao - Main Card Picks and Predictions: Fan's ViewUFC 149, which is slated for July 21 in Calgary, Alberta at Scotiabank Saddledome, may just be the most injury-riddled card of all-time, but Dana White is moving full steam ahead to deliver the best fights possible.
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Forrest Griffin Tells Aspiring Fighters to Wrestle in High School: Fan's Reaction"The best advice I always give people is to wrestle in high school and wrestle in middle school," UFC fighter Forrest Griffin said to a young fan at the UFC 148 pre-fight press conference, when asked what tips he would give to help an aspiring fighter....
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Sandy Alderson Says Matt Harvey is Close to MLB-Ready and Bullpen Help is on the Way: Fan's ReactionThe New York Mets' second half got off to a rough start when Dillon Gee went down with a blood clot that may cost him the rest of the 2012 season, but team GM Sandy Alderson says help is on the way.
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Ronda Rousey Starts "Beef" with Kim Kardashian: Fan's ReactionIt didn't take much egging on from reporters to get Ronda Rousey to sound off on her feelings about Kim Kardashian during an appearance at the 2012 ESPY Awards ceremony on July 11 in Los Angeles, CA.
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Top Ten Most Amazin' Moments from the New York Mets' First Half: Fan's ViewThe New York Mets open the second half of their surprisingly stellar 2012 campaign with a tilt against the Atlanta Braves on July 13 at Turner Field in Atlanta, GA. Here's a look at the top ten most amazing moments from the Mets' first half of the season
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Wisconsin High School Football Players Suspended for Consuming Over-The-Counter Energy DrinkThere may be a bit of a public outcry over the group of ten Menomenie (Wis.) high school football players who were suspended for the first three games of the upcoming season due to the fact that they drank an over-the-counter energy drink, but I think....
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Does Chris Weidman Deserve an Immediate Title Shot Against Anderson Silva? Fan's ViewChris Weidman's destruction of Mark Munoz at the "UFC on Fuel 4" event on July 11 moved him closer to a title shot, but is he ready to challenge the legendary Brazilian striker, Anderson Silva?
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Was Anderson Silva's Controversial Knee Strike to Chael Sonnen Legitimately Legal? Fan's ViewAnderson Silva's devastating knee strike to Chael Sonnen at UFC 148 may not have been illegal, but it is a game-changer that may alter the shape of MMA as we know it.
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Which Athletes Should Bare All for ESPN the Magazine's 2013 Body Issue? Fan's ViewThe 2012 installment of The Body Issue, which hits newsstands on July 13, features an incredible ensemble of athletes, including MMA star Ronda Rousey, Toronto Blue Jays slugger Jose Bautista and New England Patriots star Rob Gronkowski.
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Crash-Test Dummies Will Be Used in Girls' Lacrosse Helmet Study by Brown UniversityBrown University in Rhode Island will conduct a study during the third week of July to try to determine whether helmets will help protect girls from concussions caused by stick-to-head contact in high school girls' lacrosse games.
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Should Anderson Silva Avenge One of His Early-Career Losses for His Next Fight? Fan's ViewUFC President Dana White and fight matchmaker Joe Silva have a serious problem on their hands, as its going to be difficult finding a suitable opponent for Anderson Silva that will be both competitive and exciting to the league's fan base.
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Should Ronda Rousey Pose Nude for Playboy? Fan's ViewIn the wake of Ronda Rousey's recent decision to bare all for ESPN the Magazine's Body Issue, perhaps she would be open to the idea of posing nude for Playboy.
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Tony La Russa Looks like a Genius After Matt Cain Works Two Scoreless Innings in MLB All-Star Game: Fan's ViewAs a New York Mets fan, I would like to tip my cap to San Francisco Giants fans and former St. Louis Cardinals manager Tony La Russa and offer an apology to them on behalf of all baseball fans in the Big Apple.
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Dillon Gee Heads to DL with a Blood Clot: Fan's ReactionAdding injury to the insult of R.A. Dickey and David Wright not earning starting nods for the MLB All-Star Game, it was announced July 10 that Dillon Gee will start the second half of the 2012 season on the disabled list after a blood clot in his........
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California High School Football Team Outfitted with Gear from AdidasAdidas' decision to outfit a select number of California-based high school football teams with state-of-the-art Techfit jerseys sounds like a heart-warming story on the surface, but I'm concerned that the negatives will outweigh the benefits..........
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Ronda Rousey Trains with the Diaz Brothers to Prepare for Battle Against Sarah Kaufman: Fan's ReactionWill the "Stockton Slap" be Ronda Rousey's secret weapon during her tilt on Aug. 18 against Sarah Kaufman?
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Forrest Griffin Deserves a Pass for His Post-Fight Antics at UFC 148: Fan's ViewUFC President Dana White and Tito Ortiz were both annoyed with Forrest Griffin's post-fight antics on July 7 at UFC 148.
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Georgia Baseball Dads Duke it Out During a Little League GameCharles Davidson, 38, of Midland, Georgia, and Iram King, 36, of Catula, Georgia, did their best mixed martial arts fight impression when a dispute over in-game music escalated into an ugly brawl during a Little League baseball game on July 6.
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New York Mets' All-Star Parade Gets Rained on by Tony La Russa: Fan's ReactionIt would take just one questionable decision by former St. Louis Cardinals manager Tony La Russa, combined with a little ballot-stuffing by San Francisco Giants fans, to wipe away all the good vibes of R.A. Dickey and David Wright earning spots on the....
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Should the New York Mets Trade Wilmer Flores? Fan's ViewThe New York Mets don't want to mortgage their future when making a playoff push this year, and that means doing everything in their power to hang onto elite pitching prospects like Zach Wheeler, Matt Harvey and Jeurys Familia.
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Vicente Padilla's "Beef" with Mark Teixeira Gives Storied Rivalry a Black Eye: Fan's ViewThe rivalry between the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox needed a little juice, but the weekend-long "he said, he said" debacle between Mark Teixeira and Vicente Padilla had the fan bases of both teams cringing.
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Anderson Silva Vs Georges St-Pierre Makes Sense for 2013: Fan's ViewJon Jones versus Anderson Silva is the fight that everyone wants to see, but a tilt between the legendary Brazilian and Georges St-Pierre seems far more likely at this point in time.Also published on:
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Minnesota Teen Plays 40 Minutes of Soccer on a Fully Broken AnkleLakeville (Minn.) South soccer star Brianna Stelzer showed a lot of heart and determination by playing through a state tournament game with a broken ankle, but I'm wondering if her decision may come back to bite her in the future.Also published on:
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New York Mets Start Homegrown Lineup: Fan's ReactionThe Mets pieced together an all-homegrown lineup for their 3-1 victory over the Chicago Cubs on July 7, the second time of 2012 that they started an entire lineup of players they drafted or signed as amateur free agents.
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Anderson Silva Has No Interest in Fighting Jon Jones: Fan's ReactionA horrified look wiped over Anderson Silva's face at the UFC 148 post-fight press conference when a reporter suggested that UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones is the opponent that many fight fans want to see him fight next.Also published on:
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Should Anderson Silva Fight Jon Jones Next? Fan's ViewThe only thing that would fire up fight fans more than Anderson Silva's rematch with Chael Sonnen would be a tilt between the legendary Brazilian and the No. 2 pound-for-pound fighter in the world, Jon "Bones" Jones.Also published on:
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Texas Principal Arrested for Planting Hidden Camera in Girls' Locker Room to Spy on Basketball CoachWayside Middle School Principal Wendee Long may have had her heart in the right place when she planted a hidden camera in the girls' basketball locker room in an attempt to verify accusations by her daughters that their basketball coach yelled too much.
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Tim Tebow Trains in Mixed Martial Arts with UFC Heavyweight Brendan Schaub: Fan's ReactionWe're probably not going to see New York Jets quarterback Tim Tebow testing his skills in a UFC octagon anytime soon, but he has been training in mixed martial arts with UFC heavyweight Brendan Schaub at the Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Training Center in California.
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Do the New York Mets Have a Letdown when Playing the Chicago Cubs? Fan's ViewThe Chicago Cubs appear to have the New York Mets' number. While the Cubbies stand at a lowly 32-51 with a team full of prospects who probably belong at Triple-A, they have won three of their four contests this year with the Mets.
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Should Anderson Silva Get Fined for Throwing Shoulder at Chael Sonnen During UFC 148 Weigh-In? Fan's ViewAnderson Silva threw a shoulder that connected square with Chael Sonnen's face, and the fighters had to be separated by UFC President Dana White before the confrontation escalated into an ugly encounter.Also published on:
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Johan Santana Allows a Season-High 13 Hits: Fan's ReactionJohan Santana's 13 hits allowed against the lowly Chicago Cubs on July 6 tied a career-worst mark and provided further evidence that he's not the same pitcher since notching a no-hitter last month.Also published on:
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High School Baseball Coach Arrested for Smoking Weed with Students at a Los Angeles Dodgers Game: Fan's ReactionGranada Hills (Calif.) High junior varsity baseball coach Pedro Cruz Trujillo saw his high school coaching career go up in smoke. Literally.Also published on:
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Should the New York Knicks Match Rockets' $29 Million Offer to Jeremy Lin? Fan's ViewThe New York Knicks have to weigh the "Tim Tebow factor" when deciding whether to match the Houston Rockets' four-year, $28.8 million offer to standout point guard Jeremy Lin.
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Tony La Russa Won't Commit to R.A. Dickey for All-Star Game Start: Fan's ReactionR.A. Dickey didn't do much on July 5 to cement his status as National League All-Star Game starter, as the 37-year-old knuckleballer turned in one of his worst efforts of the year in a tilt against the Philadelphia Phillies.
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Matt Serra Wants to Fight Matt Hughes at Madison Square Garden: Fan's ReactionBut if I could choose my last fight it would be against Matt Hughes at Madison Square Garden," Serra said. "That would be a beautiful thing. He (Hughes) has expressed interest in that fight on Twitter so I was like, ‘Let’s do this.’"Also published on:
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Are the New York Mets in Jonathan Papelbon's Head? Fan's ViewPhiladelphia Phillies closer Jonathan Papelbon should get ready to tip his cap and call the New York Mets his daddy.Also published on:
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Tito Ortiz Refuses to Answer Ariel Helwani's Questions at UFC 148 Presser: Fan's ReactionTito Ortiz changed his moniker from "The Huntington Beach Bad Boy" to "The People's Champ" to wipe away the memories of his negative image, but he's still quite mean to MMA Fighting reporter Ariel Helwani even as he tries to rid himself of the role of....
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Youth Hockey Coach Trips 13-Year-Old on Postgame Handshake Line: Fan's ReactionA youth hockey coach in British Columbia has been arrested after being accused of tripping a 13-year-old opponent in a handshake line after the teen had helped defeat the alleged perpetrator's squad.
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Chael Sonnen and the Top Five Heels in the UFC Today: Fan's ViewAccording to a Yahoo! Sports report, Chael Sonnen's mom, Claudia, sees a very different person than the UFC heel presented in public.
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New York Mets' Five Keys to the Second Half of the Season: Fan's ViewThe New York Mets are 44-38 at the midway mark of the 2012 season, and they have exceeded most fans' expectations thus far. Here's a look at five keys for the second half of the season if they hope to make a playoff push.
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Top Five Places on Long Island to Watch UFC 148: Fan's ViewChael Sonnen squares off against Anderson Silva on July 7 at UFC 148 in one of the most highly-anticipated rematches in UFC history. Here's a look at the top five places on Long Island to watch UFC 148.Also published on:
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Fan's Look: Which MLB Teams Have Fair-Weather Fans?As much as I hate to admit it, I would rank New York Mets fans among the top ten when it comes to "fair-weather fan bases" in the MLB. Citi Field saw a steep decline in attendance when the team struggled in 2010 and 2011, and fans have only started to...Also published on:
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Chris Harrison Discusses Tim Tebow as "The Bachelor": Fan's ReactionChris Harrison, host of "The Bachelor," apparently coaxed a "Yes" answer from New York Jets quarterback Tim Tebow when he asked him if he would be interested in appearing on the next season of the popular reality competition, but he's skeptical that the..
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Should R.A. Dickey's Life Story Be Turned into a Movie? Fan's ViewR.A. Dickey's story is one of perseverance through adversity. Dickey, a 37-year-old knuckleballer for the New York Mets, captured the imagination of sports fans and non-fans alike, making them believe that anything is possible with a little hard work....
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What Did Anderson Silva Whisper in Chael Sonnen's Ear at the UFC 148 Presser? Fan's TakeUFC President Dana White did his best Nick Diaz impression on July 3, as he mean-mugged Anderson Silva when the legendary Brazilian champion got a little too close to Chael Sonnen at the UFC 148 press conference faceoff.Also published on:
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Five Stress Management Tips for Student-Athletes: Fan's ViewBeing a three-sport student-athlete means pushing your body to the limit from the start of the school year to the very end. Here's five tips to avoid "burnout," a state of mental and physical exhaustion.
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Was Anderson Silva's Uncharacteristic Outburst Against Chael Sonnen a Shrewd Public Relations Move? Fan's TakeDr. John F. Murray, a sports psychologist from Palm Beach, Fla., who once worked with UFC welterweight Thiago Alves, suggested Anderson Silva's fiery response to Chael Sonnen's constant verbal jabs might be strategic.Also published on:
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Will New York Mets Manager Terry Collins Be Named MLB Manager of the Year? Fan's ViewNew York Mets manager Terry Collins appears to be the odds-on favorite to be named the Major League Baseball 2012 Manager of the Year, as his team of scrappy young prospects is just 3.5 games out of first place in the National League East as we near the..
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French Olympic Runner Pushes High School Girl in a Mascot Costume: Fan's ReactionFrench Olympic runner Mahiedine Mekhissi-Benabbad caused a stir on July 2 when a video of him pushing a high school girl in a mascot costume went viral.
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Will the Anderson Silva - Chael Sonnen Rivalry Result in a Trilogy? Fan's ViewIn the unlikely event that Chael Sonnen puts an end to Anderson Silva's historic 15-fight win streak on July 7 at UFC 148, it goes without saying that a rubber match would be in short order.Also published on:
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Dontrelle Willis Announces Retirement: Fan's ReactionI'll never forget the excitement I felt traveling to Shea Stadium in Sept. of 2005 to watch a 23-year-old Dontrelle Willis take the mound for the Florida Marlins in a marquee matchup against Pedro Martinez and the New York Mets.
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Miesha Tate Returns to Action Against Julie Kedzie on Aug. 18 "Strikeforce: Rousey Vs Kaufman" Card: Fan's ReactionProps to Strikeforce for matching Miesha Tate up with a grizzled MMA veteran rather than a "warmup" opponent for her first return to action since losing to Ronda Rousey in March.
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Charges Dropped in Arianny Celeste's Domestic Violence Case: Fan's ReactionArianny Celeste, a 26-year-old brunette bombshell perhaps known as the face of the UFC octagon girls, barely missed a beat after being charged with domestic abuse on Memorial Day weekend following a dispute with her then-boyfriend.
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Should Forrest Griffin Retire If He Loses to Tito Ortiz at UFC 148? Fan's ViewForrest Griffin's upcoming bout at UFC 148 is supposed to be Tito Ortiz's swan song, but it may be the end of the line for the TUF 1: Light Heavyweight winner as well.
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Top Five Biggest Mismatches in UFC History: Fan's ViewJoe Silva and the UFC matchmaking team are usually right on the money when it comes to putting on competitive fights, but the tilt between Fabricio Werdum and Mike Russow and UFC 147 was absolutely one-sided.Also published on:
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Woman Sues 13-Year-Old Little League Player After Errant Throw Hits Her in the Face: Fan's ReactionAccording to a Reuters.com report, a New Jersey woman hit in the face by a baseball wants $500,000 from a youth-league player who threw the ball.
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Is it Time for the New York Mets to Part Ways with Miguel Batista? Fan's ViewThe New York Mets have a roster full of exciting, scrappy young prospects, and 41-year-old reliever Miguel Batista is the one piece to the puzzle that doesn't fit.
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Sarah Kaufman Plans to Test Ronda Rousey's Chin: Fan's ReactionSarah Kaufman would love nothing more than to turn her upcoming tilt with Ronda Rousey into a standup slugfest.
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R.A. Dickey and David Wright Earn Roster Spots for July 10 MLB All-Star Game: Fan's ReactionPablo Sandoval earning the starting nod for third base instead of David Wright for the 2012 MLB All-Star Game is further proof that the league should stop letting fans vote for the starting lineup.
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Tim Tebow is the NFL Athlete 'Most Desired' by Married Women: Fan's ReactionTim Tebow ranked No. 2 among famous athletes that women would most like to cheat on their husbands with, according to a poll by AshleyMadison.com.
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Levittown's Annie Park Earns a Spot in the U.S. Women's Open: Fan's ReactionMacArthur senior golfer Annie Park will be competing in the 2012 U.S. Women's Open golf tournament in July.
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Is Josh Koscheck a Future UFC Hall of Famer? Fan's ViewI get the feeling that most fight fans conveniently forget that Josh Koscheck ranks No. 5 on the UFC's all-time wins charts.Also published on:
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UFC 148 - Anderson Silva Vs Chael Sonnen - Main Card Picks and Predictions: Fan's ViewChael Sonnen squares off with Anderson Silva July 7 at UFC 148 from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, NV, as the former tries to even the score with the legendary Brazilian. Here's some picks and predictions for the main card of UFC 148.Also published on:
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Top Five Best Girls' Lacrosse Sticks for Student-Athletes: Fan's ViewThe spring lacrosse season may have just ended, but the sport is a year-round activity for many student-athletes. Here's a look at the top five girls' lacrosse sticks for high school athletes.
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Former Strikeforce Champion Miesha Tate Set to Fight in the Fall: Fan's ReactionFormer Strikeforce women's bantamweight champ Miesha Tate is just about ready to fight for the first time since having her left arm damaged in a March tilt against Ronda Rousey.
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New York Mets Can't Rely on R.A. Dickey in the Second Half: Fan's ViewR.A. Dickey added to his brilliant 2012 campaign with a masterful effort on June 29 against the Los Angeles Dodgers. No one can deny that Dickey has been phenomenal this year, but Mets fans can't count on him to keep up this unbelievable roll.
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Should Rich Franklin Retire? Fan's ViewRich Franklin's recent victory over Wanderlei Silva was an exciting show for the fans, but it didn't elevate his status back to a top five middleweight.
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Garden City Lady Trojans Win Seventh Straight New York State Class B Lacrosse Title: Fan's ReactionIt's rare for the Garden City Trojans to find themselves in the underdog role after winning six straight New York State Class B girls' lacrosse titles, but that's the situation they faced this year after losing five of eight regular-season games in a.....
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Should the New York Mets Trade for Carlos Quentin? Fan's ViewCarlos Quentin, a powerful righty slugger for the San Diego Padres, will almost certainly be trade bait between now and the July 31 trade deadline, and the New York Mets have a glaring need in left field.Also published on:
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What Adjustments Should Chael Sonnen Make to Defeat Anderson Silva at UFC 148? Fan's ViewIt's a tough question to answer, as Anderson Silva has such a loaded arsenal to work with. For all the adjustments that Chael Sonnen makes, you can bet that Silva will already be one step ahead.Also published on:
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Should the MMA Community Forgive Bryan Caraway for His Insensitive Comments About Ronda Rousey? Fan's ViewThree months have passed since UFC bantamweight contender Bryan Caraway made insensitive comments about Ronda Rousey on Twitter, but his girlfriend, former Strikeforce women's bantamweight champ Miesha Tate, still gets bombarded with tweets about the.....Also published on:
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Is Daniel Murphy Better Suited for the American League? Fan's ViewDaniel Murphy has been a class act and the consummate professional since joining the New York Mets in 2008. He has done everything in his power to help the team, as he showed a willingness to learn to play any position asked of him.
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Lolo Jones Uses Tim Tebow's Name to Boost Her Marketability: Fan's ViewDoes Lolo Jones use Tim Tebow's name for her own marketing and self-promotion reasons?
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Babylon Panthers Spring 2012 Season Recap: Fan's ViewBabylon wrapped up its spring sports season with a ton of awards, achievements and accolades. Here's a look at how the Babylon Panthers fared this season.
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Ronda Rousey Poses Nude for ESPN's "Body Issue": Fan's ReactionStrikeforce women's bantamweight champ Ronda Rousey confirmed via Twitter on June 27 that she posed "artistically nude" for the July issue of ESPN The Magazine's "Body Issue."
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Does Tim Tebow's 890 SAT Score Mean the Exam is a Poor Measure of Academic Potential? Fan's ViewClose to a decade has passed since New York Jets quarterback Tim Tebow tallied a ridiculously low score of 890 on the SAT exam, but he still gets mocked for it by fans on internet message boards and online forums.
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Nassau County Girls' Soccer Top Five Athletes to Watch in the Season Ahead: Fan's ViewWith the MacArthur Lady Generals and South Side Lady Cyclones coming off New York State championship-winning seasons, it's easy to see that Nassau County is fast becoming a national powerhouse when it comes to girls' soccer.
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What's Next for the UFC 147 Main Card Fighters? Fan's ViewHere's a look at what's to come in the months ahead for Wanderlei Silva, Rich Franklin and the rest of the UFC 147 main card fighters.
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Daniel Murphy Shaves Off His Mustache and Proceeds to Strand Five Runners: Fan's ReactionDaniel Murphy went just 1-for-9 while sporting a porn star-esque, pencil-thin mustache last week, but at least the New York Mets earned a three-game sweep of the Baltimore Orioles during that stretch.
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Tim Tebow Accepting Lolo Jones' "Church Date" Offer Would Boost Public Approval of Interracial Dating: Fan's ViewInterracial dating from a biblical perspective is a key discussion point when it comes to the matchup between Tim Tebow and Lolo Jones.
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Lolo Jones Wants to Go to Church with Tim Tebow: Fan's ReactionLolo Jones seems to have concocted a sure-fire plan to get Tim Tebow to take her on a date. During her appearance on June 25 on "The Tonight Show," she told Jay Leno that she has tried numerous sites to find dating partners, including eHarmony and.......
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Should Daniel Murphy Shave Off His Mustache? Fan's ViewDaniel Murphy's mustache makes him look like a cross between a porn star and a police officer from a 1980s movie. Some would say he even looks a bit like Will Ferrell's Ron Burgundy character from "Anchorman."
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Nick Mangold Won't Watch His 350-Pound Sister Compete in the London 2012 Summer Olympics: Fan's ReactionMangold had to choose between leaving Jets' training camp to watch his 350-pound sister compete in the Summer Olympics in London, or stay in New Jersey to work on snaps with Tim Tebow.
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Should Wanderlei Silva Retire? Fan's ViewMany fans and critics thought it to be a foregone conclusion that Rich "Ace" Franklin would knock Wanderlei "The Axe-Murderer" Silva into retirement, the same way he handed Chuck Liddell a career-ending defeat two years back.
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How to Pick a Jersey Number for High School Athletics: Fan's ViewThere comes a point in every young athlete's life when they have to select a uniform number. Some athletes like to change it up every season, while others stick with the same number throughout their careers.
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Tim Tebow Tweaks New York Media for Inaccurate Reports: Fan's Reaction“They’ve been very accurate in their reporting," Tebow sarcastically said of the New York media. "First, I was living in the city. Then I was in Hoboken—and I’ve never even been to Hoboken. I think I’ve dated three or four different girls I’ve never met.
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Tim Tebow Tweaks Notre Dame Football Program and Brady Quinn: Fan's ReactionNew York Jets quarterback Tim Tebow usually just shrugs off verbal jabs and criticisms with the class and precision of a skilled politician, but he apparently hasn't forgotten Brady Quinn's knock on him in Feb. that 'Tebowing' was nothing but a..........
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Best Running Shoes for High School Track Student-Athletes: Fan's ViewHaving the right running shoes can make the difference between painful shin splints and a smooth jog. Here's a look at the best five running shoes for high school track runners.Also published on:
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Ronda Rousey Says Females Will Be Fighting in the UFC in the Near Future: Fan's ReactionFormer UFC fighter Kenny Florian thinks the UFC is 'a long ways away' from bringing female fighters into the league, while Strikeforce bantamweight champ Ronda Rousey thinks the time for it is coming soon.
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New York Mets Celebrity Look-Alikes: Fan's ViewSeveral players on the New York Mets are absolute dead ringers for current and former Hollywood stars. Here's a look at the New York Mets' top celebrity look-alikes.
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Count LeBron James as a Tim Tebow Supporter: Fan's TakeIf there's one common link between Miami Heat star LeBron James and New York Jets quarterback Tim Tebow, it's that both athletes use the vicious "Haterade" spewed at them by fans and the media as motivation to excel.
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Tim Tebow's Top Five Biggest Detractors: Fan's ViewFree agent wide receiver Plaxico Burress became the latest pro athlete to trash-talk New York Jets quarterback Tim Tebow, with his vicious comment about him on ESPN's "First Take" that "It's not Peyton Manning back there."Also published on:
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Is David Wright a Future Hall of Famer? Fan's ViewNew York Mets third baseman David Wright is well on his way toward punching a ticket to Cooperstown for a spot in the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
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2012 New York State Track Champions from the Town of Hempstead: Fan's ViewLevittown's Kristina Coiro has some serious wheels, but the rest of the Town of Hempstead is catching up as New York State's top hotspot for emerging track stars. Here's a closer look at the Town of Hempstead student-athletes who won New York State......
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Rich Franklin-Jim Carrey and the Top Ten Athlete-Celebrity Look-Alikes: Fan's View"Jim Carrey" was trending nationally on Twitter on June 24 as Rich "Ace" Franklin entered the octagon to fight Wanderlei Silva at UFC 147. Franklin, who earned his nickname due to his remarkable likeness to the legendary comedian, won a unanimous........
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Five Pro Athletes Without Titles Who Are Now Under the Most Pressure to Win One: Fan's ViewLeBron James failed to win a championship in his first eight seasons of NBA action. The wait was even longer for Alex Rodriguez, who played for over a decade with three different squads before finally winning a title in 2009 with the New York Yankees.
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Plaxico Burress Tweaks Mark Sanchez and Tim Tebow on ESPN's "First Take": Fan's ReactionIt's pretty clear to me that Plaxico Burress thinks Mark Sanchez deserves some of the blame for his underwhelming 2011 season that included just 45 receptions for 612 yards.
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Should the UFC Create a 195-Pound Division? Fan's ViewAccording to a Yahoo! Sports report, Rich Franklin would be the best fighter in his weight class if only he could convince UFC president Dana White to add a 195-pound division.
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Top Five Best Young Coaches in the Town of Hempstead: Fan's ViewThe Town of Hempstead in Nassau County, NY is fast becoming a hotspot for some of the nation's brightest young high school coaching prospects.
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Frank Francisco Tweaks New York Yankees with "Chickens" Comment: Fan's ReactionGive New York Mets closer Frank Francisco credit for breathing life into a Subway Series rivalry that had grown stagnant in recent years.
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Tim Tebow Shoots Down Rumor that He's Moving to Long Island: Fan's ReactionWas Tim Tebow really at The Whales Tale in Northport, Long Island on June 5, or can the report on it just be chocked up to a lame attempt by AOL's Patch to gain page views?
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New York Media Outlets Are Slow to Pick Up on UFC Coverage: Fan's ViewWFAN, the flagship talk radio station for New York sports, doesn't cover UFC or mixed martial arts despite the fact that several of the top up-and-coming league prospects are from the Big Apple.
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Top Five Wildest High School Sports Fights of All-Time: Fan's ViewThe decision by Boston-based hockey mom Gina O'Toole, to enter the ice during a youth league game between the Boston Raptors and Connecticut Tribute, was one of the most bizarre instances to occur during a high school sports fight in recent years.
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Should the UFC Hold an Annual "Extreme Rules" Event? Fan's ViewThe UFC should take a page out of the WWE's book by holding an annual "Extreme Rules" event.
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New York Jets' Defense Wears Black Practice Jerseys in Summer Heat: Fan's ReactionApparently New York Jets head coach Rex Ryan didn't get the memo that wearing light colors during the summer is a key way of keeping cool and comfortable.
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New York Jets Lower Ticket Prices on 300-Level Seats: Fan's ReactionA giant asterisk should appear next to the New York Jets' announcement on June 21 that season ticket prices for 300-level seats will be significantly reduced for the upcoming NFL season.
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Should Tim Tebow Appear on WWE Raw to Settle Feud with CM Punk? Fan's ViewWas CM Punk's verbal pipe bomb on Tim Tebow during his recent appearance on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon the first part of an elaborate WWE storyline that will culminate with the New York Jets' standout showing up for a filming of RAW?
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Is the New York Mets Vs New York Yankees "Subway Series" Losing Steam? Fan's ViewDuring Bernie Williams' appearance on WFAN's Boomer and Carton show on June 21, he said the classic Subway Series' of the late-90s was always fun because New York City literally stopped in its tracks for three days while baseball fans watched their.......
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New NCAA Recruiting Rule Allows College Coaches to Message High School Students on Facebook: Fan's ReactionThe NCAA's new men's basketball recruiting rule, which allows college coaches to contact high school players directly and as often as they want to via phone calls, texts, Facebook messages or tweets, is both perplexing and disturbing.
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Top Ten Ways to Improve the UFC: Fan's ViewHere's a look at ten ways the UFC can improve.
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CM Punk Starts Feud with Tim Tebow: Fan's ReactionCM Punk's verbal pipe bomb on Tim Tebow during a recent appearance on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon didn't appear to be scripted like the epic trash-talking made famous in wrestling promos by former WWF standouts The Ultimate Warrior or "The Macho Man"....
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Should R.A. Dickey Pitch on Three-Days' Rest? Fan's ViewAfter seeing R.A. Dickey throw back-to-back complete games while striking out ten or more batters and allowing one hit or fewer - becoming the only pitcher in baseball's modern era to do so - of course it makes sense for the New York Mets to want to......
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New York Jets' Best Player of All-Time from Each Position on Offense: Fan's ViewDespite notching just one Super Bowl title in franchise history, the New York Jets have had dozens of talented players on offense through the years. Here's my picks for the New York Jets' best all-time team on offense.
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Levittown Division Track Team Volunteers at Long Island Marathon: Fan's ReactionWhile most Levittown students were sleeping late on May 5, the track team from Division Ave. High School was up bright-and-early unwrapping thousands of medals that were given to the finishers of the 2012 Long Island Marathon at Eisenhower Park in East...
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Does Having a Bald Head Provide an Advantage in an MMA Fight? Fan's ViewIt's no coincidence that bald guys are good at mixed martial arts. Sporting a clean-shaven dome in an MMA fight doesn't just look cool, it also adds an element of intimidation and provides for easier escapes when one's head is trapped in a tight Muay....
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Should the New York Jets Give Dustin Keller a New Contract? Fan's ViewAny New York Jets fan who followed the team over the past few years would have to admit that Mark Sanchez has a comfort level with Dustin Keller that he doesn't have with any other receivers.
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Deranged 911 Caller Demands to Speak with Tim Tebow: Fan's ReactionReports of the New Jersey man who called 911 to declare that he "is the president and demands to speak to Tim Tebow," appeared to be quite comical on the surface, but the bizarre episode had the potential to be anything but a laughing matter.
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Top Ten Best UFC Fighters Age 25 or Younger: Fan's ViewHere's a look at the top ten UFC fighters age 25 or younger.
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Did Youth League Hockey Mom Do the Right Thing by Storming the Ice to Break Up a Fight? Fan's ViewThe "hockey mom" clip that went viral on June 18 struck a chord with a national audience because it featured themes like sportsmanship, shoddy officiating, spectator code of conduct and fighting at the youth level.
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Should the New York Mets Trade Daniel Murphy? Fan's ViewNo offense to Daniel Murphy, but Jordany Valdespin looks like the second baseman of the future for the New York Mets.
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Tim Tebow Toast Sells for $85 on Online Auction Site: Fan's ReactionI've heard of Tim Tebow-obsessed fans during crazy things like "Tebowing" during a high school graduation ceremony or taking a cardboard cutout of him to prom, but perhaps the wackiest story of them all was eBay seller "Carlspackerler76" receiving........
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LaDainian Tomlinson's Top Five Greatest Moments with the New York Jets: Fan's ViewAccording to a Yahoo! Sports report, LaDainian Tomlinson will retire as a member of the San Diego Chargers, after 11 solid seasons in the NFL.
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Top Five Best New York Mets Blogs: Fan's ViewThere are literally dozens of blogs about the New York Mets, but only a handful provide interesting and unique content that can't be found anywhere else.
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Garden City's Student-Athletes Dominate Spring Sports Season: Fan's ViewGarden City takes its high school athletics extremely seriously, and the end result is a an annual slew of Nassau County and New York State championships.
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Does Having a Beard Provide a Slight Advantage in a UFC Fight?: Fan's ViewIs it mere coincidence that some of the most heavily-bearded UFC fighters in history also happen to be among the least likely to suffer losses by way of knockout?
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Angel Pagan Trade Haunts the New York Mets: Fan's ViewIt looked like the New York Mets fleeced the San Francisco Giants when they got righty hurler Ramon Ramirez and 2010 World Series champion outfielder Andres Torres in an offseason trade for Angel Pagan.
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Jon Rauch Chides New York Mets Fans for Booing Jason Bay: Fan's ReactionCheering for an injured player who comes out of a game is widely considered proper sports etiquette, even if that player is a member of the opposing team.
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Top Ten Best Movie Cameos of All-Time by Pro and College Coaches: Fan's ViewRex Ryan and Adam Sandler have some things in common, so perhaps it shouldn't be too surprising that the New York Jets head coach agreed to make a cameo in the comedian's new flick, "That's My Boy," which opened nationally on June 15.
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UFC 147 - Rich Franklin Vs Wanderlei Silva - Main Card Picks and Predictions: Fan's ViewAccording to a Yahoo! Sports report, Rich Franklin is ready to answer the call on June 23 to defeat Wanderlei Silva at UFC 147. Here's a look at some picks and predictions for the main card of UFC 147.
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Top Ten New York Mets Father-Son Duos in History: Fan's ViewThere have been plenty of father-son baseball duos in MLB history, and several have ties to the New York Mets. In no particular order, here's a look at the top father-son MLB baseball duos who have New York Mets' ties.
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Freeport Red Devils 2012-13 Varsity Cheerleading Roster Announced: Fan's ReactionAfter weeks of tough preparation and training, the 25 names of the girls who made the Freeport varsity cheerleading team for the 2012-13 school year have been announced.
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New York Jets Offensive Tackle D'Brickashaw Ferguson Awards $10K in Scholarship Money to Freeport Students: Fan's ReactionNew York Jets left tackle D'Brickashaw Ferguson stays true to his Long Island roots. The standout 28-year-old continues to support the Freeport community he was raised in, as his charity group - The D'Brickashaw Ferguson Foundation - generously awarded..
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Should the New York Mets Sign Manny Ramirez? Fan's ViewThe stars are aligned for Manny Ramirez to finally don a New York Mets jersey, four years after the team missed out on him in a very forgettable 2008 offseason.
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Top Five Most Marketable NFL Cheerleaders from Long Island, NY: Fan's ViewSince the New York Jets are the closest NFL team to Long Island, NY, it should come as no surprise that the top five most marketable cheerleaders in the league are all members of the Jets' Flight Crew.
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Five Ways Jason Bay Fits the Mold of a Shakespearean Tragic Hero: Fan's ViewNew York Mets left fielder Jason Bay is a character perfectly fitting of a Shakespearean tragedy. In this style, made famous by William Shakespeare in the early-1600s, the protagonist possesses certain qualities and virtues that ultimately leads to his..
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The Next Ten Fighters to Be Inducted in the UFC Hall of Fame: Fan's ViewTito Ortiz is set to become the latest member of the UFC Hall of Fame, joining just the elite ranks of just eight other men who made it there in the 20 year history of the league.Also published on:
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Villanova Receives Three Long Island High School Lacrosse Commits: Fan's ViewA trio of Long Island lacrosse stars recently wrapped up their senior campaigns and are heading to Villanova in the fall.
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Is Tim Tebow the Justin Bieber of the NFL? Fan's ViewWas Joey Porter wrong for calling Tim Tebow the "Justin Bieber of the NFL"? The former Arizona Cardinals and Pittsburgh Steelers' standout linebacker made national headlines in March on the NFL Total Access Show for his questionable comments about Tebow.
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Jason Bay Slams Head into Left Field Wall at Citi Field, Leaves Game: Fan's ReactionJason Bay's story is essentially a Shakespearean tragedy. Much like many of the characters developed in the famed English poet's works, Bay seems to be inevitably doomed to fail due to his virtues.
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MLB Upholds R.A. Dickey's One-Hitter: Fan's ReactionMLB's executive vice president of baseball operations Joe Torre denied the New York Mets' appeal to turn R.A. Dickey's recent one-hitter into a "no-no," and the 37-year-old knuckleballer is perfectly content with his decision.
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Top Five Drinks and Food Entrees Inspired by Tim Tebow: Fan's ViewTim Tebow's ridiculous crossover appeal has extended into the food and beverage industry. Here's a look at the top food and drinks inspired by the New York Jets' standout quarterback.
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New York Jets Wide Receiver Santonio Holmes Ducks Media Three Days in a Row: Fan's ReactionAs the old sports adage goes, "Old habits die hard." That phrase seems especially fitting this week of New York Jets wide receiver Santonio Holmes, who ducked out on talking to the media three days in a row at the team's mandatory mini-camp practice.....
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Five Players the New York Mets Should Sign or Trade For: Fan's ViewThe surging New York Mets (35-29) are tied for the wild-card lead and just 4.5 games behind the Washington Nationals for first-place in the National League East. Here's a look at five players the New York Mets should trade for or sign as they make a.....
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Trio of Long Island Lacrosse Stars Commit to Ohio State University: Fan's ViewThree graduating student-athletes from Long Island high schools recently provided their commitments to play lacrosse at Ohio State University in the fall.
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"Shogun" Rua Expects "UFC on Fox 4" Bout with Brandon Vera to Be a Standup Slugfest: Fan's ViewMauricio "Shogun" Rua taking his upcoming fight with Brandon "The Truth" Vera to the mat? Throw that thought away if you're a fan of the 30-year-old Brazilian chute boxe standout.
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Top Ten Celebrity Fans of Tim Tebow: Fan's ViewNew York Jets backup quarterback Tim Tebow is one of the few NFL stars who has crossover appeal with non-sports fans, but he also has a hearty contingent of celebrity supporters.
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Tim Tebow Packs on the Pounds: Fan's ReactionCommon knowledge would dictate that gaining weight wouldn't help one run faster. That's why, as a New York Jets fan, I'm not too thrilled about the news that Tim Tebow weighed in at approximately nine pounds heavier than last season during the team's....
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Should the New York Mets Trade for Kevin Youkilis? Fan's ViewKevin Youkilis would clearly benefit from a change of scenery after nine seasons with the Boston Red Sox.
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Is Jason Bay the Biggest Free-Agent Bust in New York Mets History? Fan's ViewNew York Mets left fielder Jason Bay has been in the discussion as one of the worst free-agent signings in team history, but his 1-for-21 skid since returning from the DL on June 8 may have finally cemented his place at the top of the list.
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Five Long Island High School Student-Athletes Commit to UNC: Fan's ViewFive student-athletes from high schools on Long Island recently provided commitments to attend the University of North Carolina in the fall.
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Should the New York Mets Sign Vladimir Guerrero? Fan's ViewJust when it was starting to look like the New York Mets were out of options in finding a way to get Jason Bay out of their starting lineup, they received the miraculous news on June 12 that legendary slugger and former American League MVP Vladimir.......
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Should Tim Tebow Get First-Team Snaps? Fan's ViewRex Ryan and the New York Jets' coaching staff would love nothing more than to put an early end to any rumors about a quarterback controversy brewing between Mark Sanchez and Tim Tebow.
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Who Should Replace Jason Bay as New York Mets' Starting Left Fielder? Fan's ViewThe most frustrating thing about being a New York Mets fan right now is that Jason Bay is still completely lost at the plate, and there's almost nothing that can be done to remedy the situation.
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New York Jets Center Nick Mangold Roots Against LeBron James and the Miami Heat: Fan's ViewLeBron James' disloyalty to the city of Cleveland and the residents of Ohio still irks New York Jets center Nick Mangold.
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Levittown School Board Set to Honor MacArthur Student-Athletes: Fan's ViewThe Levittown Board of Education will honor dozens of the highest-performing student-athletes in the district at its public meeting on June 13 in the Levittown Memorial Education Center conference room.
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Should Miami Heat Rally Around Face-Chewing Victim? Fan's ViewLeBron James and the Miami Heat have to be touched by the homeless Florida man who recently had half his face chewed off, telling his doctors "Go Heat!," in lieu of making a public statement.
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Will Alex Rodriguez Pass Willie Mays for No. 4 in All-Time Home Runs This Season? Fan's ViewFather Time catches up to us all, but Alex Rodriguez's decline has been more pronounced than expected.
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Nick Mangold and Damon Harrison Have Heated Exchange at New York Jets Minicamp: Fan's ViewNewsday's Kimberley Martin reported that things got chippy between Nick Mangold and Damon Harrison on the first day of the New York Jets' mandatory minicamp on June 12 in Florham Park, NJ.
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Has Tim Tebow Perfected the Art of Avoiding Questions? Fan's ViewMuch like a well-polished veteran politician, New York Jets quarterback Tim Tebow has mastered the art of answering questions without actually answering.
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Who Should the New York Mets Pick Up at the Trade Deadline? Fan's ViewEven the most optimistic of baseball fans in the Big Apple couldn't have guessed that the New York Mets would be three games over .500 and just two games back in the wild card race through the first third of the 2012 season.
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Wantagh High School's All-Time Physical Fitness Records: Fan's ViewWantagh High School is known for its superb wrestling and girls' volleyball squads, both of which are perennial New York State contenders.
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Is Dana White Warming Up to the Idea of a Female "Superfight" in the UFC? Fan's ViewGina Carano famously questioned in a recent interview with Ariel Helwani why the UFC doesn't consider putting on a "superfight" between two female fighters due to the lack of depth in any one single women's MMA division.
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Top Five Most Popular New York Jets on Twitter: Fan's ViewThe New York Jets are perhaps the top social media-savvy team in the NFL, as Tim Tebow's Twitter account alone is enough to trump the competition.
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Should Mark Sanchez Be Concerned that His Girlfriend Kissed Kellan Lutz in a Steamy New Ad? Fan's ViewShould New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez be worried that his girlfriend - Sports Illustrated swimsuit model Kate Upton - got flirty with Twilight star Kellan Lutz in a steamy new ad for Abbott + Main by Dylan George?
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Should Brock Lesnar Fight Junior Dos Santos? Fan's ViewWill Brock Lesnar ever return to the friendly confines of the UFC octagon? Lesnar, 34, announced his retirement from the league following a knockout loss to Alistair Overeem, but there have been whispers about him making a comeback ever since he was.....
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Would Keith Hernandez Enter the National Baseball Hall of Fame Wearing a New York Mets Cap? Fan's ViewKeith Hernandez was a wonderful player, but he doesn't quite have the stats to be considered a Hall of Famer. But if he was, I'm wondering if he would enter the establishment wearing a St. Louis Cardinals hat or a New York Mets cap.
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North Carolina-bound Senior Kristen Brown Hands Over MacArthur "Ace" Reins to Ashley Massoni: Fan's ViewKristen Brown handing the ball off to Ashley Massoni in the fourth inning of MacArthur's loss to Clarence in the New York State Class AA semifinal, represented the end of one storied chapter of Lady Generals softball and the start of a new one.
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Should New York Jets Owner Woody Johnson Embrace Baldness? Fan's ViewIt's time for Woody Johnson to ditch his signature "suit with a ballcap" look, and proudly display the top of his head to the world.
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Five Things Tim Tebow Should Do on Long Island: Fan's ViewNew York Jets quarterback Tim Tebow paid a visit to the Whales Tale Cafe in Northport, NY, during a visit to Long Island on June 5. The next Tebow pays a visit to Long Island, here's five options for things he should do.
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Did Mike Piazza Use Steroids? Fan's ViewAs Mike Piazza's Hall of Fame induction year of 2013 nears, I'm reminded of all the great moments he brought to the New York Mets in the late-90s and early-2000s.
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'Shogun' Rua Ducks Glover Teixeira in "UFC on Fox 4" Main Event: Fan's ViewWas Mauricio "Shogun" Rua really too scared to fight up-and-coming phenom Glover Teixeira in the main event of the "UFC on Fox 4" card, or did the Brazilian simply make a tactical, well-calculated business decision by agreeing to take on Brandon Vera.....
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Levittown Division's Ryan Billian Wins New York State Track Championship: Fan's ViewLevittown Division track coach Patty "Coach K" Kurz-Kolodnicki had tears in her eyes as 17-year-old phenom Ryan Billian crossed the finish line of the Division I 110 hurdles race on June 8 in Cicero, NY.
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Is Tim Tebow Moving to Long Island? Fan's ViewAccording to a Northport Patch report, New York Jets quarterback Tim Tebow was spotted at the Whale's Tale Cafe in Northport, NY, on June 5, and may be moving to the area.
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Is R.A. Dickey on Pace for the Greatest Season of All-Time by a Knuckleballer? Fan's ViewSince the early-1900s, there have been less than 100 pitchers who regularly used knuckleballs during games. Of the 85 or so who did use the knuckleball as their main pitch, only a dozen won more than 100 games in their MLB careers.
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Ten Best Football Movies of All-Time: Fan's ViewAs a New York Jets fan, it's a bit disappointing that players and coaches from my favorite team haven't made more cameos on the big screen in recent years. Luckily, Rex Ryan is about to change all that with a starring role in Adam Sandler's upcoming.....
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Preventing Fights in High School Sports: Fan's ViewAt the high school level, one of the most important components of coaching includes the ability to prevent student-athletes from engaging in fights during games.
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Is "Rich Franklin Vs Wanderlei Silva II" a Retirement Bout? Fan's ViewFans have speculated for months that Wanderlei "The Axe Murderer" Silva may be one devastating knockout loss away from retirement, but could Rich Franklin, his opponent on June 23 at UFC 147, be in exactly the same boat?
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Should New York Jets Cheerleaders Post a "Call Me Maybe" Lip Dub? Fan's ViewCarly Rae Jepsen's "Call Me Maybe" is clearly the pop anthem of the summer, and athletic squads nationwide are cashing in by posting lip dubs of the song on YouTube.
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Should the New York Jets Sign Chad Ochocinco? Fan's ViewOchocinco, the charismatic 34-year-old wide receiver who was released by the New England Patriots on June 7, still has plenty of gas left in the tank, and he would take the pressure off rookie Stephen Hill as the No. 2 target on offense.
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"Shogun" Rua Fights Brandon Vera in UFC on Fox 4 Main Event: Fan's TakeUFC matchmakers are usually "on the money" when it comes to setting up competitive fights, but the league's decision to set up a tilt between Mauricio "Shogun" Rua and Brandon Vera for the "UFC on Fox 4" main event, is certainly questionable.
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How Do You Coach a Varsity Game in a Blowout? Fan's ViewThere is an unwritten rule in any high school varsity sports "blowout" that the winning coach will put his or her star players on the bench when the game starts to get out of hand.
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Should R.A. Dickey Start in the 2012 MLB All-Star Game? Fan's ViewI'm starting to think R.A. stands for "ridiculously awesome". R.A. Dickey, the New York Mets' 37-year-old knuckleballer, was on the scrap heap just two years ago after a mediocre stint with the Minnesota Twins that included a woeful 4.62 ERA in 35......