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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Should the New York Jets Re-Sign Jim Leonhard? Fan's ViewJim Leonhard never complained about his bad luck and injury misfortune. In fact, he often used Twitter to entertain fans and make light of the knee surgery that ended his 2011 season.Also published on: -
Top Ten Worst Nicknames in UFC History: Fan's ViewLast month, I posted a list of the top ten UFC nicknames of all-time. "The Axe Murderer" took the top spot, while "Uncle Creepy" and "The Dentist" followed close behind. Here's a look at the top ten worst UFC nicknames of all-time.Also published on: -
Is Dan Henderson Susceptible to the Uppercut? Fan's ViewDan Henderson defeated Mauricio "Shogun" Rua in a five-round classic at UFC 139, but he got caught with a series of uppercuts throughout the tilt that may force him to change his signature standup fighting stance in the future.Also published on: -
Top Five Most Marketable Baltimore Ravens Cheerleaders: A Fan's ViewAccording to a www.baltimoreravens.com report, the Baltimore Ravens' cheerleading team is gearing up for another great season of delighting fans in Baltimore, MD.Also published on: -
Top Celebrity Fan for Each Team in the NFC: A Fan's ViewOver the years, dozens of music, movie and television stars have been spotted at NFL events, cheering on their teams alongside Average Joes. Here's a look at the top celebrity fan of each team in the NFC.Also published on: -
Top Celebrity Fan for Each NFL Team in the AFC: A Fan's ViewOver the years, dozens of music, television and film stars have been spotted in the stands on NFL gamedays, cheering on their favorite teams along with the common, everyday fans.Also published on: -
Top Five Women's Mixed Martial Arts Fights of All-Time: A Fan's ViewWomen's mixed martial arts is on the rise thanks to the epic battles turned in through the years by the likes of Gina Carano, Cris "Cyborg" Santos, Miesha Tate and dozens of other pioneers of the sport.Also published on: -
Twitter a Polarizing Topic in New York Mets' Clubhouse: A Fan's ViewAccording to an MLB.com report, Twitter is a polarizing topic in the New York Mets' clubhouse.Also published on: -
Levittown Girls' Basketball Playoff Wrap-Up: Island Trees Lady Dawgs Advance to Quarterfinal RoundThe No. 11-ranked Levittown Division Lady Dragons fell just short of earning an upset victory over No. 6 Wantagh, while Island Trees topped Manhasset in a Class A matchup.Also published on: -
Dana White Made the Right Decision to Change All Future UFC Main Events to Five Rounds: A Fan's ViewUFC President Dana White says all main events will be five rounds from now on after the company "blew it" by scheduling the main event of the inaugural UFC on Fuel card for three rounds.Also published on: -
Top Five Team-Bonding Activity Ideas for the New York Jets: A Fan's ViewAccording to a Yahoo! Sports report, several New York Jets veterans are trying to find ways to improve team chemistry in the wake of an ugly 8-8 season that was filled with intra-team drama.Also published on: -
MLB Community Reacts to News of Gary Carter's Passing: A Fan's ViewAccording to a Yahoo! Sports report, Hall of Fame catcher Gary Carter passed away on Feb. 16 at age 57.Also published on: -
Trio of Island Trees Athletes Finish Amongst Nassau County's Top 25 Three-Point Scoring LeadersIsland Trees had three athletes place in the top 25 in Nassau County in the three-point scoring category for the 2011-12 regular season.Also published on: -
Levittown Girls' Basketball Playoff Preview: A Fan's ViewThe MacArthur Lady Generals, Island Trees Lady Dawgs and Division Lady Dragons each earned playoff berths, and all three will be in action for their first-round matchups on Feb. 16.Also published on: -
Five Original Jeremy Lin Puns for a Victory Over the Sacramento Kings: A Fan's ViewJeremy Lin notched the game-winning trey in the Knicks' 90-87 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Feb. 14. Can he continue the Lin-sanity on Feb. 15 against the Sacramento Kings?Also published on: -
Levittown Girls' Basketball Athletes of the Week (Feb. 15): A Fan's ViewLady Dawgs point guard Bridget Vilbig is lost for her team's upcoming playoff run due to an ACL tear, but that didn't stop her from bringing down the house last week at Island Trees' school talent show.Also published on:
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Top Five New York Jets and Giants Valentine's Day Tweets: A Fan's ViewAccording to a Yahoo! Sports report, the New York Jets have hired Karl Dunbar as their defensive line coach after he served in the same position for the Minnesota Vikings the last six seasons.Also published on:
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Five Jeremy Lin Puns for Valentine's Day: A Fan's ViewAccording to a Yahoo! Sports report, the Golden State Warriors may already be regretting their decision to waive Jeremy Lin.Also published on:
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Long Island Girls' Lacrosse Preview: Island Trees Lady Dawgs Look to Overcome Adversity in 2012The Lady Dawgs were bit by the injury bug, but they still have the talent to be one of the top contenders in Nassau Conference C.Also published on:
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Five Jeremy Lin Puns for a New York Knicks Loss: A Fan's ViewAccording to a Yahoo! Sports report, even Kobe Bryant bowed down to Jeremy Lin's incredible star power.Also published on:
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Linsanity! Top Ten Jeremy Lin PunsJeremy Lin's improbable story of perseverance has captivated basketball fans and non-fans alike.Also published on:
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Island Trees Lady Dawgs Girls' Basketball Playoff Preview: A Fan's ViewSenior point guard Bridget Vilbig missed the last two games due to a lower body injury, but the combined efforts of Maggie Milonakis, Nicole Pelligrino, Allie Merrill and Shamar Sanchez have the Lady Dawgs exactly where they want to be.Also published on:
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New York Knicks Standout Jeremy Lin's Top Five Tweets of February: A Fan's ViewAccording to a Yahoo! Sports report, Jeremy Lin hit a key free throw with 4.9 seconds left to lift the New York Knicks to their fifth straight victory, 100-98, over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Feb. 11.Also published on:
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Five New York Jets-themed Valentine's Day Gift Ideas: A Fan's ViewHere's a look at five New York Jets-themed Valentine's Day gift ideas for the special man or lady in your life.Also published on:
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Will Cheshire's MacArthur Football Highlight Video Goes Viral: A Local's ViewMacArthur senior Will Cheshire posted a 10-minute long video of his highlight-reel tackles and jaw-dropping catches for the Generals' football team.Also published on:
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Babylon High School Track and Field Star Overcame Adversity to Earn Scholarship to Towson: A Local's ViewOn Feb. 1, Babylon senior Emerald Vickers signed a National Letter on Intent to attend Towson upon completion of her high school graduation.Also published on:
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Five New York Giants Super Bowl XLVI Valentine's Day Gift Ideas: A Fan's ViewAccording to a Yahoo! Sports report, Eli Manning's big gamble down the stretch helped the New York Giants foil Tom Brady and the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLVI.Also published on:
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Nick Diaz's Failed Drug Test May Be a Blessing in Disguise for the UFC: A Fan's ViewUFC welterweight contender Nick Diaz failed his post-fight urinalysis Saturday following his loss to Carlos Condit in their bout for the interim welterweight championship at UFC 143 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center.Also published on:
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Island Trees Sophomore Shamar Sanchez Earns All-Conference Honors: A Fan's ViewIsland Trees sophomore Shamar Sanchez led the way for the Lady Dawgs for much of the 2011 season, as her versatile skillset propelled her towards the top of the team marks for aces, kills and blocks.Also published on:
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Carlos Condit Should Ditch Tactical Gameplan in Rematch with Nick Diaz: A Fan's ViewAccording to a Yahoo! Sports report, Carlos Condit has agreed to a rematch with Nick Diaz after the fighters went toe-to-toe at UFC 143 in one of the most evenly-matched headlining fights in league history.Also published on:
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Five New York Yankees Valentine's Day Gift Ideas: A Fan's ViewHere's a look at the top five Valentine's Day gifts for the special New York Yankees fan in your life.Also published on:
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Clarke Lady Rams Seniors Reverse Team's Losing Culture: A Fan's ViewAlyssa Colletti, Danielle Ferrara and Demi Shanahan, along with senior forward Jamie LaRosa, helped Clarke's girls' varsity basketball team earn its first win in over two years last month with a nail-biting 32-29 victory over Roosevelt.Also published on:
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New York Mets' Top Three Pitching Prospects Should Be Given the Chance to Develop at Citi Field in 2012: A Fan's ViewThe New York Mets have a slew of right-handed pitching prospects who may be able to help the big league club as soon as this year.Also published on:
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Long Island Girls' Basketball: Milonakis Scores 11 in Island Trees' 52-29 Victory Over ClarkeLady Dawgs senior Nicole Pelligrino tallied eight points, including a key free throw with 5:35 remaining in the second quarter to give her team its first lead of the game.Also published on:
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New York Mets Have None of the Top 25 Prospects in MLB.Com's 2012 Top 100 Prospects List: A Fan's ViewThe announcement that the Mets had three young hurlers named to MLB.com's 2012 Top 100 Prospect list was perhaps the best news of the offseason for long-suffering New York baseball fans.Also published on:
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San Francisco 49ers and the Top Five Super Bowl XLVII Favorites: A Fan's ViewEli Manning and the New York Giants capped off the 2011-12 NFL season with a thrilling 21-17 victory Feb. 5 over the New England Patriots at Super Bowl XLVI in Indianapolis.Also published on:
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Nassau County Girls' Basketball Athletes of the Week: A Fan's ViewAccording to a Newsday.com report, the MacArthur Lady Generals (11-2) are one of the top five girls' basketball teams in Nassau County from a public school.Also published on:
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Nick Diaz Will Come Out of Retirement by the End of 2012: A Fan's View"I landed the harder shots," Diaz said. He ran the whole time. He kicked me in the leg with little baby leg kicks the whole fight. That's the way [you] win in here, so I don't want to play this game no more."Also published on:
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MLB Players Use Twitter to Weigh in on New York Giants' Victory in Super Bowl XLVIAccording to an MLB.com report, Major League Baseball accepts the figurative handoff now that Super Bowl XLVI is in the books.Also published on:
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Five Long Island High School Basketball Games to Watch This Week (Feb. 6-10): A Fan's ViewTwo of the most prolific offenses in Nassau County go head-to-head on Feb. 7, as the Uniondale Knights travel to Freeport to take on Leondre Simmon and the Red Devils.Also published on:
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Puppy Bowl VIII and the Best Super Bowl XLVI Counterprogramming: A Fan's ViewAccording to a Yahoo! Sports report, perceptions of Eli Manning have changed even though he's remained the same.Also published on:
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UFC and Strikeforce Fighters Use Twitter to Weigh in on Carlos Condit's Victory Over Nick Diaz at UFC 143: A Fan's ViewAccording to a Yahoo! Sports report, Carlos Condit stuck to his gameplan at UFC 143 to beat Nick Diaz in a unanimous decision.Also published on:
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Top Five New York Yankees Tweets of 2012: A Fan's ViewOn Jan. 24, Swisher tweeted "Thank u Jorge for all you've done for the Yankees. You're a true class act & we'll miss u in the clubhouse & out on the field! #HipHipJorge."Also published on:
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Brian Cashman's Wife Files for Divorce: A New York Mets Fan's ViewFor the first time in a decade, an ugly scandal regarding a New York-area baseball team involves the Yankees instead of the Mets.Also published on:
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The Best New York Mets Tweets of 2012: A Fan's ViewAccording to a Yahoo! Sports report, former New York Mets shortstop Jose Reyes had his dreadlocks trimmed during a nationally televised haircut Feb. 3 on the MLB Network.Also published on:
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Josh Hamilton Didn't Need to Make a Public Apology for Drinking Alcohol: A Fan's ViewTexas Rangers outfielder and recovering drug addict Josh Hamilton said Feb. 3 that he had a relapse that started with “three or four” drinks at a Dallas-area bar this week, apologizing for a “weak moment."Also published on:
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New York Sports Talk Radio Hosts Rip Spike Lee for Wearing Jerseys from Rival Teams: A Fan's ViewJoe Beningo and Evan Roberts ripped into Spike Lee on their Feb. 3 midday show because they were unhappy that the film director wore a New York Giants jersey to Madison Square Garden on Feb. 2 for the New York Knicks' tilt with the Chicago Bulls.Also published on:
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Long Island Track and Field Star Inks National Letter of Intent to Attend Towson UniversityVickers, a standout senior at Babylon High School, recently inked a National Letter of Intent to attend Towson University in 2012.Also published on:
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UFC 143- Nate Diaz Vs Carlos Condit: A Fan's View of the Main CardAccording to a Yahoo! Sports report, Carlos Condit is extremely calm as he heads into his Feb. 4 bout against Nick Diaz for the UFC interim welterweight championship belt.Also published on:
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New York Mets Announce Ill-timed Banner Day: A Fan's ViewThe New York Mets announced Feb. 1 that they will be bringing back Banner Day for the first time in 16 years.Also published on:
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Chael Sonnen, Chris Weidman and Michael Bisping Were the Three Stars of UFC on Fox 2: A Fan's ViewAccording to a Yahoo! Sports report, the three stars from the UFC's second foray into network television were Rashad Evans, Charles Oliveira and Lavar Johnson.Also published on:
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UFC - Pride Crossover's Top Winners and Losers: A Fan's ViewFormer Pride Fighting Championships standout Quinton "Rampage" Jackson (32-9) takes on Ryan Bader (13-2) on the main card of UFC 144: Edgar vs Henderson, slated for Feb. 25 in Tokyo, Japan.Also published on:
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New York Giants' Best Super Bowl XLVI Tweets: A Fan's ViewOn Jan. 25, New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz tweeted "So who's going to Indy?!?! Who's on a road trip? Who's flying? Let me know guys!"Also published on:
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UFC Should Consider Gina Carano's Plea for a Women's Superfight: A Fan's ViewDana White contends a lack of depth in most women's MMA divisions is the main reason why they haven't had female fighters in the league, so it does make more sense to have a one-off superfight instead of bringing in an entire female division right away.Also published on:
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UFC on Fox - Rashad Evans Vs Phil Davis: A Fan's View of the Main CardAccording to a Yahoo! Sports report, Saturday night’s UFC show on Fox is, in the long view, the single most important show for the promotion in several years.Also published on:
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Ariel Helwani Brings Out the Inner Hippie in Gina Carano: A Fan's ViewGina Carano used to be known for her knockout power inside the cage, but her recent hippie-esque interview comments led me to the conclusion that she doesn't plan to return to the sport of mixed martial arts anytime soon.Also published on:
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Top Five Biggest Losers Entering Super Bowl XLVI: A Fan's ViewAccording to a Yahoo! Sports report, Peyton Manning, Rex Ryan, Albert Haynesworth, Bill Cowher, and Randy Moss are the five biggest losers entering Super Bowl XLVI.Also published on:
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Gina Carano's Best Tweets of January 2012: A Fan's ViewAfter tweeting just three times in the entire month of December, former Strikeforce contender Gina Carano has been far more active on Twitter since the calendar turned to 2012.Also published on:
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NFL Stars Mourn the Loss of Joe Paterno: A Fan's ViewOver two dozen former Penn State Nittany Lions are currently in the NFL, so Joe Paterno's passing Jan. 22 at age 85 sent shockwaves through the league.Also published on:
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Miesha Tate Wants to Avenge Her 2007 Loss to Kaitlin Young: A Fan's ViewKaitlin Young's methodical win over Anna Barone on Jan. 6 turned her into a legitimate contender in the women's bantamweight division for the first time in over four years.Also published on:
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Gina Carano's Interview on 'Conan' May Open the Door to More MMA Fighter Appearances on Late-Night Talk Shows: A Fan's ViewAccording to a Yahoo! Sports report, former Strikeforce contender Gina Carano compared having sex to fighting in a cage during a recent appearance on the Conan O'Brien show.Also published on:
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Five Keys to a New York Giants Victory Over the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship Game: A Fan's ViewAccording to a Yahoo! Sports report, Tom Coughlin's confidence inspired the New York Giants' improbable turnaround from a 7-7 team to a Super Bowl contender.Also published on:
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Jamie Moyer Would Have Been a Good Fit with the New York Mets: A Fan's ViewMissing out on the opportunity to sign Jamie Moyer for next to nothing was the latest setback in a woeful offseason for the New York Mets.Also published on:
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Peyton Manning Would Ease the Turmoil in the New York Jets' Locker Room: A Fan's ViewAccording to a Yahoo! Sports report, LaDainian Tomlinson has never seen a locker room as troubled as the one he was in with the New York Jets this season.Also published on:
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Headlining Bout Between Miesha Tate and Ronda Rousey Puts Women's MMA on UFC's Radar: A Fan's ViewAccording to a Yahoo! Sports report, the March 3 bout between Miesha Tate and Ronda Rousey is is the most anticipated women’s MMA fight since Cris “Cyborg” Santos and Gina Carano squared off in 2009.Also published on:
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Peyton Manning in a New York Jets Uniform Makes Perfect Sense: A Fan's ViewAccording to a Yahoo! Sports report, the Indianapolis Colts have decided to fire Jim Caldwell after he led the team to a dismal 2-14 performance this past season.Also published on:
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Five Storylines for the New York Giants' Clash with the San Francisco 49ers on Jan. 22: A Fan's ViewThere are many storylines to watch on Jan. 22 in the NFC Championship Game between the San Francisco 49ers and New York Giants.Also published on:
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Miesha Tate's Top Five Tweets of the Week (Jan. 15): A Fan's ViewAccording to a Yahoo! Sports report, Jose Aldo's name deserves to be mentioned alongside the three best pound-for-pound MMA fighters in the world- Georges St-Pierre, Jon Jones and Anderson Silva.Also published on:
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San Francisco 49ers' Best Tweets Following 36-32 Victory Jan. 14 Over the New Orleans Saints: A Fan's ViewAccording to a Yahoo! Sports report, the San Francisco 49ers were one of the surprise teams of the 2011-12 season, and no player better represented the team's success- a 13-3 record and a NFC West title- than Alex Smith.Also published on:
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Five Keys to a New York Giants Victory Over the Green Bay Packers on Jan. 15: A Fan's ViewAccording to a Yahoo! Sports report, the New York Giants' suddenly dominant defensive line might be the remedy to stopping prolific quarterbacks who've ruled the season.Also published on:
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Strikeforce Contender Ronda Rousey's Best Tweets of the Week (Jan. 14): A Fan's View"Rowdy" Ronda Rousey hasn't wasted any time in stirring the proverbial pot with hilarious tweets on topics ranging from Flinstones vitamins to Cristiane Santos' failed drug test, and everything in between.Also published on:
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New York Jets' Top Five Most Memorable Lowlights of the 2011-12 Season: A Fan's ViewAccording to a Yahoo! Sports report, New York Jets owner Woody Johnson defended embattled quarterback Mark Sanchez’s work ethic and says he thinks “everybody’s a little frustrated” after the team failed to make the playoffs.Also published on:
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Miesha Tate and the Top Five Most Beautiful Fighters in Women's Mixed Martial Arts: A Fan's ViewAccording to a FCFighter.com report, Strikeforce fighter Ronda Rousey notes that part of her recent popularity growth may have something to do with her good looks.Also published on:
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Ronda Rousey and Miesha Tate Take Opposing Stances on Cristiane Santos' Steroid Use Admission: A Fan's ViewRonda Rousey surprisingly hasn't engaged 135-pound titleholder Miesha Tate in a twitter-war since Strikeforce confirmed that she's getting a title shot against the current champ on March 3rdAlso published on:
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Brutal Wisconsin Weather May Affect Outcome of New York Giants - Green Bay Packers' Divisional Playoff Game: A Fan's ViewThe Giants' defense hasn't looked this fearsome since the 2007 season, when they went through Green Bay in the NFC championship game on the way to a Super Bowl title.Also published on:
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Jim Tracy and the Five MLB Managers on the 2012 Hot Seat: A Fan's ViewIt's a tough life being a manager in the professional sports ranks, especially in the New York metropolitan area.Also published on:
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Miesha Tate Takes the High Road in Cristiane Santos' Steroid Scandal: A Fan's ViewFans have been lighting up Tate's Twitter page to gauge her opinion on Santos' steroid use and she responded by tweeting "@IziBoy121 @criscyborg Well I personally choose to hear Cyborg out first, I will wait till she makes her statement to make mine."Also published on:
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Jorge Posada's Impending Retirement Spurs Memories of New York Yankees' Past Toughness: A Fan's ViewAccording to a Star-Ledger report, longtime New York Yankees catcher Jorge Posada is set to announce his retirement after 17 seasons in the big leagues.Also published on:
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The Atlanta Falcons Will Upset the New York Giants and Other NFL Wild Card Weekend Picks: A Fan's ViewDenver Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow will be playing for more than his playoff life when he leads his team into the Jan. 8 first-round AFC playoff game against the Pittsburgh Steelers.Also published on:
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New York Mets' Top Five Most Embarrassing Moments of Their First 25 Seasons in Major League Baseball: A Fan's ViewHere's a look at the top five most embarrassing New York Mets' moments that occurred between 1962 and 1986.Also published on:
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This New York Mets Fan Has No Interest in Becoming a 2012 MLB Fan Cave ContestantAccording to an MLB.com report, 17 Major League All-Stars have already confirmed to visit the MLB Fan Cave in 2012 to meet the contestants who will be watching every game of the upcoming season.Also published on:
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Top Five Ugliest Moments in New York Mets Franchise History: A Fan's ViewAccording to an ESPNNewYork.com report, the New York Mets never submitted a formal bid to keep their star shortstop, Jose Reyes, in a blue, white and orange uniform for the years to come.Also published on:
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The Best New York Mets Twitter Accounts to Follow: A Fan's ViewAccording to an MLB.com report, the New York Mets signed veteran infielder Omar Quintanilla to a minor-league contract and invited him to Spring Training.Also published on:
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New York Mets to Hold Annual Blood Drive at Citi Field on Jan. 5: A Fan's ViewAccording to an MLB.com report, the New York Mets will be holding their annual winter blood drive on Jan. 5 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. ET at Citi Field's Caesar's Club.Also published on:
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New York Mets Should Support R.A. Dickey's Charity Climb Up Mt. Kilimanjaro: A Fan's ViewAccording to a New York Daily News report, R.A. Dickey is going forward with a charity climb up Mount Kilimanjaro despite objections from the New York Mets.Also published on:
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Five Areas the New York Jets Need to Improve on This Offseason: A Fan's ViewThe NFL is looking into an obscene gesture New York Jets linebacker Bart Scott made toward a photographer in the team's locker room on Jan. 2 as players cleared out their lockers in Florham Park, N.J.Also published on:
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Strikeforce Women's Bantamweight Champion Miesha Tate Hints that Her Next Opponent Will Be Ronda Rousey: A Fan's ViewMiesha Tate, a 14-fight MMA veteran, is ready to make her first title defense since defeating Marloes Coenen via arm-triangle choke on July 30, 2011, but her opponent has yet to be announced.Also published on:
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A Women's Division in the UFC Would Help Fill the Void Left by Brock Lesnar's Retirement: A Fan's TakeAccording to a Yahoo! Sports report, Brock Lesnar's retirement from the UFC following his loss to Allistair Overeem on Dec. 30 leaves the league short on stars.Also published on:
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New York Islanders Deserve a Spot in the 2013 Winter Classic: A Fan's ViewAccording to a Yahoo! Sports report, the New York Rangers rallied to beat the Philadelphia Flyers, 3-2, in the Winter Classic on Jan. 2 at Citizens Bank Park.Also published on:
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Rex Ryan Pleads for Team Unity in the Wake of Santonio Holmes' Benching: A Fan's TakeAccording to a Yahoo! Sports report, Jets coach Rex Ryan got emotional during his team's locker-room clean-out day on Jan. 2.Also published on:
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Tito Ortiz and the Five UFC Fighters Who May Retire in 2012: A Fan's ViewAccording to a Yahoo! Sports report, Brock Lesnar's retirement from the UFC leaves the league short on stars.Also published on:
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Five Ways the New York Yankees Can Improve Their Starting Rotation Before Spring Training: A Fan's ViewNew York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman hasn't pulled the trigger on any major transactions this offseason. "We'll just wait. We'll be patient," Cashman said recently in a MLB.com report.Also published on:
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New York Jets' Season Ends with 19-17 Loss to the Miami Dolphins: Immediate Fan ReactionThe Jets had no choice but to "play and pray."Also published on:
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New York Jets Offensive Coordinator Brian Schottenheimer Won't Become a Head Coach Anytime Soon: A Fan's TakeAccording to a Yahoo! Sports report, Rex Ryan expects Brian Schottenheimer to be running the New York Jets’ offense again next season unless the embattled offensive coordinator becomes a head coach elsewhere.Also published on:
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UFC Fighters Use Twitter to Weigh in on Brock Lesnar's Retirement: A Fan's TakeAccording to a Yahoo! Sports report, Brock Lesnar retired from the world of mixed martial arts on Dec. 30, following his lopsided loss to Allistair Overeem at UFC 141 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.Also published on:
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Year in Review: A Fan's View of the Top Five New York Jets Storylines of 2011According to a Yahoo! Sports report, the NFL had its usual array of intriguing storylines in 2011.Also published on:
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League Parity Could Make This Year's Super Bowl One for the Ages: A Fan's ViewThe 46th edition of the Super Bowl, which is slated for Feb. 5, 2012 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, could be one of the best in its history.Also published on:
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Free Agent Slugger Prince Fielder Will Be Signed by the First Week of January: A Fan's ViewPrince Fielder- the last remaining superstar on the free-agent market- will be signing a deal sooner rather than later.Also published on:
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New Orleans Saints' Top Five Most Lopsided Victories Since Drew Brees Joined the Team in 2006: A Fan's ViewAccording to a Yahoo! Sports report, Atlanta Falcons fans should know scoreboard etiquette is dead after witnessing their team lose 45-16 to the Saints on Dec. 26.Also published on:
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AFC Playoff Bracket is Still Wide Open Heading into the NFL's Week 17: A Fan's ViewAccording to a Yahoo! Sports report, the New Orleans Saints wrapped up the NFC South with a big win against the Atlanta Falcons, leaving three division titles and one wild-card spot up for grabs in the season’s final week.Also published on:
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Letting Drew Brees Set Passing Record Despite Blowout Score was the Right Decision: A Fan's Viewccording to a Yahoo! Sports report, the lingering question that surrounds Drew Brees' all-time record for passing yards in a season is just how classy the move was to keep throwing the ball even when the game was a blowout.Also published on:
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NFL Playoff Picture Still Confusing Despite Green Bay Packers' Win Over the Chicago Bears: A Fan's ViewAccording to a Yahoo! Sports report, the playoff picture in the NFL is a lot clearer now that the Green Bay Packers clinched the NFC's No. 1 seed with a win on Christmas over the Chicago Bears.Also published on:
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Top New York Jets' Tweets of December: A Fan's ViewThe New York Jets had a miserable December that included devastating losses in consecutive weeks to the Philadelphia Eagles and New York Giants.Also published on:
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New York Jets' Flight Crew Cheerleaders Braved Bitterly Cold Temperatures in Christmas Eve Performance: A Fan's ViewWith approximately 30 seconds remaining in the second quarter and the Jets down 10-7, the television broadcast briefly cut to a shot of the extremely cold-looking Flight Crew as they were getting set to perform for the crowd at the half.Also published on:
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History Dictates that Minnesota Vikings Running Back Adrian Peterson Will Bounce Back from Leg Injury: A Fan's ViewMinnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson likely tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee and suffered additional structural damage during a 33-26 win over the Washington Redskins on Dec. 24.Also published on:
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Picks and Predictions for Each of the Top Five Must-Watch NFL Games in Week 16: A Fan's ViewAccording to a Yahoo! Sports report, the clash on Christmas Eve between the New York Giants and New York Jets actually matters for a change.Also published on:
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Top Five Active NFL Players Born on Christmas Eve: A Fan's ViewMinnesota Vikings punter Chris Kluwe turns 30 on Dec. 24. In his seven seasons in the NFL, he has been one of the most consistent kickers in the game.Also published on:
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The Montreal Canadiens Need a French-Speaking Coach: A Fan's ViewAs an NHL hockey player, Randy Cunneyworth was known as a guy who could hit, score and fight. He played for six teams over the course of a twenty-year career, earning the respect of teammates and coaches alike.Also published on:
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Twitter Runs Rampant with Carlos Beltran Fever Following His Signing with the St. Louis Cardinals: A Fan's ViewAccording to a Yahoo! Sports report, 34-year-old outfielder Carlos Beltran has agreed to a two-year contract worth $26 million with the St. Louis Cardinals.Also published on:
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Pittsburgh Steelers Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger Shouldn't Rest Before the Playoffs: A Fan's ViewAccording to a Yahoo! Sports report, Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is optimistic he’ll play Dec. 24 when his team hosts the St. Louis Rams.Also published on:
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New York Jets Head Coach Rex Ryan Should Open an Account on Twitter: A Fan's ViewWith the amount of ridiculously entertaining blabber that spews from his mouth on a weekly basis, I can only imagine how that would translate into tweets of 140 characters or less.Also published on:
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Tampa Bay Rays and the Five Teams Most Likely to Sign Carlos Beltran: A Fan's ViewAccording to a St. Louis Post-Dispatch report, free-agent outfielder Carlos Beltran is expected to make a decision on his future sometime before Christmas Day.Also published on:
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The "Tim Tebow Story" Would Be a Monumental Box Office Success: A Fan's ViewWhile Hollywood struggles to create compelling, original movie plots, the "underdog story" will be a tale told time and time again in sports films.Also published on:
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Top Five Games in New York Giants-New York Jets Rivalry: A Fan's ViewAccording to a Yahoo! Sports report, the Christmas Eve clash between the New York Giants and New York Jets actually matters for a change.Also published on:
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Twitter Runs Rampant with Yu Darvish Fever: A Fan's ViewAccording to a Yahoo! Sports report, the massive $51.7 million bid posted by the Texas Rangers for the rights to negotiate with Japanese righty Yu Darvish was well-worth the risk.Also published on:
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Fan's View: Are the New York Giants Still Playing Hard for Head Coach Tom Coughlin?There seems to be a growing disconnect between Giants coach Tom Coughlin and his players. According to a Daily News report, Coughlin called out Antrel Rolle for saying that his teammates lacked heart in a 23-10 loss to the Washington Redskins on Dec. 18.Also published on:
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Top Five Most Notable Tweets from San Francisco 49ers' Players Following 20-3 Victory Over Pittsburgh Steelers: Fan's ViewAccording to a New York Times report, the San Francisco 49ers' 20-3 victory over Pittsburgh proved to the world that they're true contenders and a team to beat come playoff time. Here's a look at what several 49ers were saying about the game.Also published on:
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New York Jets Running Back Shonn Greene Will Soon Be Known as "Mr. January": A Fan's ViewAccording to an ESPNNewYork.com report, New York Jets running back Shonn Greene heats up as the weather gets colder.Also published on:
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UFC Middleweight Contender Chael Sonnen's Top Five Most Hilarious Trash-Talking Quotes: A Fan's ViewAccording to a Heavy.com report, UFC president Dana White thinks middleweight contender Chael Sonnen is the best "trash-talker" in the fight game since Muhammad Ali.Also published on:
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Philadelphia Eagles Quarterback Michael Vick is Finally Learning to Avoid Taking Unnecessary Hits: A Fan's ViewPhiladelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick showed in the 45-19 win Dec. 18 over the New York Jets that he's learning how to protect himself from taking unnecessary hits.Also published on:
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New York Jets Defense Will Have Its Hands Full Against Michael Vick and Upstart Philadelphia Eagles Offense: A Fan's ViewAccording to a PhiladelphiaEagles.com report, Eagles wide receiver Jeremy Maclin feels a "complete difference" in his health one week after being hobbled by a hamstring injury in a Dec. 11 win over the Miami Dolphins.Also published on:
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Norv Turner and the Five NFL Coaches Currently on the Hot Seat: A Fan's ViewAccording to a Yahoo! Sports report, Todd Haley was recently fired due to a personality clash with Kansas City Chiefs general manager Scott Pioli.Also published on:
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Tim Tebow's Magical Run Deserves to Be a Bigger Story Than the Green Bay Packers' Attempt at Perfection: A Fan's ViewAccording to an NFL.com Gameday video, football analysts and former Dallas Cowboys standouts Deion Sanders and Michael Irvin were in agreement that the Green Bay Packers' pursuit of an undefeated season is a bigger story than Tim Tebow's magical run.Also published on:
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Tim Tebow's Top Five Most Notable Tweets in December: A Fan's ViewAccording to a Yahoo! Sports report, wild wins are becoming routine for Tim Tebow and the Denver Broncos.Also published on:
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Top Five Holiday Gift Ideas for the Mark Sanchez Fan in Your Household: A New York Resident's ViewMark Sanchez threw two touchdown passes and ran for two more scores as the New York Jets kept pace with the New England Patriots in the AFC playoff race by earning a comprehensive 37-10 victory Dec. 11 over the Kansas City Chiefs.Also published on:
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Will NY Senator's Push for Football Safety Help a 9-Year-Old Long Island Girl Extend Her Playing Career?While New York Senator Chuck Schumer is stepping up the pressure for safer youth football safety standards, a 9-year old Long Island girl is looking for ways to keep playing the sport she loves.Also published on:
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Tim Tebow and the Top Five Most Marketable NFL Players: A Fan's ViewHow can anyone not like New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees? Whether or not you're a Saints fan, you have to appreciate Brees for helping the city of New Orleans recover from the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina.Also published on:
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Tom Coughlin's Job Hinges on New York Giants' Late-Season Resurgence: A Fan's ViewAccording to a New York Daily News report, the New York Giants' track record under Tom Coughlin has become a troubling trend. His job may hinge on the team's ability to bounce back from their loss in Week 12 to the New Orleans Saints.Also published on:
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Ndamukong Suh Joins List of the NFL's Most Famous Suspensions in League History: A Fan's ViewAccording to a Yahoo! Sports report, the NFL handed down a two-game suspension to Detroit Lions defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh on Tuesday, the result of his stomping the arm of Green Bay’s Evan Dietrich-Smith during a Thanksgiving Day loss to the Packers.Also published on:
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Tim Tebow's Top Five 2011 Season Highlights: A Fan's ViewTim Tebow quieted his critics for another week by leading the Denver Broncos to an exciting 16-13 overtime win over the San Diego Chargers.Also published on:
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New York Jets and Buffalo Bills Tied 14-All at the Half: A Fan's ViewThe New York Jets are battling for a wild-card spot, so earning a win over the Buffalo Bills would be huge. Both teams are looking to reverse their recent woes.Also published on:
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Tim Tebow's Top Five Most Notable Tweets in November: A Fan's ViewEarly in the month, Tebow comically tweeted to Lebron James and Dwight Howard to come try out for the Denver Broncos if the basketball lockout continues.Also published on:
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Philadelphia Eagles' Win Over the New York Giants Didn't Save Their Season: A Fan's ViewAccording to an ESPN report, Michael Vick didn't practice Nov. 23 because of broken ribs, and it's uncertain whether the Pro Bowl quarterback will play when the Philadelphia Eagles host the New England Patriots on Sunday.Also published on:
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Tim Tebow's Intangibles Are Difficult to Measure: A Fan's ViewAccording to an ESPN report, Tim Tebow said he doesn't pay attention to the lukewarm support from Denver Broncos chief of football operations John Elway and instead focuses on trying to get better as a quarterback.Also published on:
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The Top Five Most Controversial Tweets in NFL History: A Fan's ViewAccording to a Yahoo! Sports report, Washington Redskins wide receiver Jabar Gaffney told a Dallas Cowboys fan on Twitter to kill himself.Also published on:
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Tim Tebow's Magic Will Lead the Denver Broncos to a Playoff Berth: A Fan's ViewWith six games to go and the Broncos one game behind the Raiders in the American Football Conference West, the question is how much longer Tebow’s style, which is unpredictable, unstable and unfailingly riveting, can sustain itself.Also published on:
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Toronto Blue Jays' Stars Use Twitter to Weigh in on Their New Team Logo: A Fan's ViewAccording to an MLB.com report, the Toronto Blue Jays dipped into their past when looking for inspiration for the club's new logo that was revealed at Rogers Centre on Nov. 18.Also published on:
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Top Five Ways Major League Baseball Celebrates Irish Heritage: A Fan's ViewAccording to an MLB.com report, the Fan Cave will be back in 2012, and signups are underway for those interested in watching every regular-season game as Major League Baseball's next Dream Job winner.Also published on:
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Five MLB Teams that Should Consider Signing Prince Fielder: A Fan's ViewAccording to an MLB.com report, Milwaukee Brewers general manager Doug Melvin and principal owner Mark Attanasio met Nov. 15 with the agent for Prince Fielder, the team's biggest free agent since CC Sabathia slipped away to the Yankees three years ago.Also published on:
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San Diego Padres Should Stop Wearing Camouflage Jerseys: A Fan's ViewAccording to a Washington Post report, the San Diego Padres will use block numbers and letters on the back of their jerseys, including their Sunday camouflage uniform, much like their jerseys from the old Pacific Coast League days.Also published on:
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Five South Korean Baseball Pitchers Who Found Success in the United States: A Fan's ViewAccording to a Yahoo! Sports report, right-hander Suk-Min Yoon, the 2011 MVP of the Korean Baseball Organization who starred in the 2009 World Baseball Classic, could play in the major leagues as soon as next season.Also published on:
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New York Mets Face Tough Schedule in 2012: A Fan's ViewGetting off to a fast start is key for the Mets if they expect to be anywhere near playoff contention, and that could be a problem because they face the Atlanta Braves and defending division champ Philadelphia Phillies nine times in their first 12 games.Also published on:
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Miami Marlins' New Look is One of the Ugliest in Baseball History: A Fan's ViewAccording to a Yahoo! Sports report, the Marlins' new ballpark, name, and logo won't be enough to generate interest from Florida's fickle fan base.Also published on: