Darren Pare
I am an author from Orono, Maine currently working on writing my second book and promoting my first one, 33 Summers. I am married and have two children. I am a freelance writer who has a passion for sports, especially baseball. I also want to get more national recognition for college hockey and my University of Maine Black Bears.
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Displaying Results 1 - 127 (of 127) for Yahoo! Voices
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Five Yankees Pitchers that Never Fit In: A Fan's TakeWil Michael Pineda face the same fate as these five New York flops?
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A Yankee Fan's Most Disliked Red Sox Players of the Last 25 YearsFive Red Sox players that just irk me to no end.
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I Now Know Why Yankees Fans Are Hated: A Fan's TakeThe more time I spend online the more I understand why Yankee fans are hated so much.
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Top NFL Plays of 2011: Fan's TakeJuggling catches, juking running backs and defenders run over who could ask for more.Also published on:
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Five biggest baseball fan bloopersThe ball is coming, you are ready for your moment and then everything goes wrong.Also published on:
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Blyleven Whines About the Lack of Thome CoverageMinnesota Twins announcer compares Derek Jeter's and Jim Thome's accomplishments.
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Angels Vs. Tigers: Best MLB Game of the Year so FarWhat was billed as a great pitching matchup, between Jared Weaver and Justin Verlande, was that and much mcuh more.
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Amy Winehouse's Death at 27 Not a SurpriseThe troubled singer of the song 'Rehab,' died at her apartment in London.
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Justin Upton's April blast longest home run of season's first halfThese are the five biggest blasts of the first half of the 2011 MLB season.Also published on:
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Accident at Rangers Ballpark is Just that -- an Accident: A Fan's ViewA Rangers fan falls 20 feet from the stands and dies.
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The Miami Heat's Season is a FailureThe Heat used their hype machine to build expectations and then never lived up to them.
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Evan Longoria the Best Third Baseman in BaseballWhen it comes to third basemen, Evan Longoria is the complete package. -
Baseball Cards Are Filled with Childhood MemoriesWhen I was a kid I spent almost every penny I earned on cardboard, more precisely baseball cards.
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Is Brian Wilson for Real?The San Francisco Giants closer is one unique character, but is it all an act?
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5 Baseball Players Ready to Breakout in 2011Five young players that will put it all together and have the baseball world talking in 2011.
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Potential NFL Draftees Put in Unfair PositionI understand the former NFLPA and the NFL are at odds, but to ask these guys not to attend the draft is wrong.
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Why Baseball's Opening Day is UniqueOpening Day is almost here and I for one couldn't be happier.
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Geraldine Ferraro's Influence on Women in PoliticsThe first female major party vice presidential candidate paved the road for some of today;s most powerful women.Also published on:
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A Haiku to the MadnessA poem for one of the best sporting events of the year. -
My First Concert: A Guilty PleasureMy first concert was a birthday present from my brothers and sister that featured a strange band pairing.
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2011 Boston Red Sox Spring PreviewThe Red Sox went through a lot of changes in the off season, which got an already rabid fanbase even more excited.
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2011 Baltimore Orioles Spring PreviewMany off season changes have given the Orioles a new look, but are they better in the long run.
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4 Haikus for the Big GameFour poems about the biggest sports day of the year.
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My 2011 AFC Pro Bowl StartersAs with any all star roster there are those who got left out. These are the changes I would make to the AFC Pro Bowl roster.
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The Best Laid Plans: A Story of a Proposal Gone WrongEven after many years have passed, I still remember the night as if it was yesterday.
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Auburn Defeats Oregon for Football National TitleThe Auburn Tigers take home their second NCAA football title on a last second field goal.
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PokePark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure: a Very Good Game for KidsPikachu is the star and has to save the PokePark from being crushed in this Pokemon adventure for kids.
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The 5 Best College Bowl Games in My LifetimeThese are the five bowl games I remember the most from my lifetime, surprisingly neither the Eagle Bank Bowl nor the Papajohns.com Bowl made the list.
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The 2010 NFL MVP RaceThe NFL season is coming down the home stretch and these are the top five candidates for the league MVP.
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Are the Red Sox Making a Mistake with Adrian Gonzalez?The Red Sox got their new first baseman, but the future may not be completely rosy.
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Cliff Lee to Sign with Phillies; Yankees Caught LookingFree agent pitcher Cliff Lee chooses Philly and the Yankees are left holding the bag.
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Carmelo Anthony's Trade Demands Are Just Plain SelfishI guess Carmelo Anthony doesn't understand how the NBA trade market works. That is the only way I can explain his latest set of demands.
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Strange Behavior on the Football FieldTwo odd occurrences on the grid iron on Sunday highlight two ends of the sportsmanship spectrum, and both are disturbing.
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If I Could Change Sports HistoryIf I could turn back time, if I could find a way, these are five things I would change in sports history.
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The 10 Best Looking Female AthletesThe list of the ten best looking female athletes in sports today.
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The 5 Players Who Will Determine the NFC West in 2010The worst division in the NFL, the NFC West, just may be won by a team with a 8-8 record.
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The 5 Players Who Will Determine the NFC East in 2010The NFC East is typically the best division, top to bottom, in the NFL and these are the five players who will have the biggest say as to who wins it.
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The 5 Players Who Will Determine the AFC East in 2010The AFC East has added a lot of talent this past offseason, but the play of these five guys is what will shape the AFC's toughest division in 2010.
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Blue Jays Rookie J.P. Arencibia Shines in DebutThe Toronto catching prospect has a career game his first day in the majors.Also published on:
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2010 New England Patriots Season PreviewThe Patriots look to stay on top of the AFC East and improve on 2009's playoff debacle.
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4 Players Who Should Be in Baseball's Hall of FameThese players haven't received the call to the Hall of Fame in Cooperstown but should have.
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5 Players that Shouldn't Be in the Baseball Hall of FameThe Baseball Hall of Fame is littered with names that just don't belong. Here are my top five.
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5 Pro Football Hall of Famers Who Shouldn't BeWhile several worthy candidates await enshrinement into Canton, there are some there already that don't belong.
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Why George Steinbrenner was Good for BaseballThe former owner of the New York Yankees died at the age of 80. Here is why he will be missed.
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The Texas Rangers Land an Ace in Cliff LeeThe biggest prize of this baseball season's swap meet, Cliff Lee, is acquired by the Texas Rangers.
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Maybe We Are to Blame for the LeBron James CircusWhy are we all shocked at what went down last night? We built this beast, now we have to live with it.
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The Five Best World Series of Poker ChampionsMany of the best poker players did most of their damage before the recent poker explosion. Here is the list of the five greatest WSOP champions. -
Five Changes that Need to Take Place in SportsHere are five simple changes that need to take effect today.
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What the 2010 National League All Star Team Should Look LikeThese are the guys from that senior circuit that should be in the midsummer classic.
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The Five Worst Baseball Announcers of All TimeSometimes listening to a baseball game can be painful and these are the people to blame.
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NBA Draft Recap: Boston CelticsThe Boston Celtics are a team in transition this off-season and it all begins with the draft.
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What 2010 American League All Star Team Should Look LikeI get to be Yankees manager Joe Girardi for a day and pick this year's A.L. All Star team.
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A Purple HaikuThe perfect purple poem.
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Why the NFL Preseason MattersThe NFL preseason is just around the corner so pay attention, it may just have a profound effect on your favorite team.
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Why I Can't Watch the World CupI know that soccer is the biggest sport across the globe, but I just can't stay awake long enough to watch it.
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Top Five Players Coached by John WoodenHere are the five guys that wound up having the best NBA careers after playing for John Wooden at UCLA.
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Sports Pro File: Detroit Tigers Outfielder Brennan BoeschTigers Rookie Brennan Boesch is helping Detroit fans forget about one of their favorites, Curtis Granderson, being traded to the Yankees.
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Sports Pro File: San Francisco Giants First Baseman Buster PoseyAn impressive list of rookie of the year candidates continues to grow as the offensively gifted Buster Posey makes his 2010 debut.
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Missed Call Costs Detroit's Galarraga Perfect GameArmando Galarraga loses perfect game with two outs in the ninth inning due to missed call by first base umpire Jim Joyce.
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Mariners Say Ken Griffey Jr. Is RetiringGriffey Jr. calls it a career after 22 impressive seasons.
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The Top 5 Strangest Baseball MomentsThe great thing about going to a baseball game is you never know what you are going to see. Here are my top 5 odd MLB moments.
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An Open Letter to Officials: Please Stay Out of the SpotlightIn just the last two days there has been three shining examples of umpires and referees doing it the wrong way.
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Bret Michaels Takes Celebrity Apprentice TitleIn a close race Donald Trump hires rocker Bret Michaels as the newest Celebrity Apprentice.
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Former All Star Pitcher Jose Lima Dead at 37Jose Lima, who last pitched in the majors in 2006, dies at his home.
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Celebrity Apprentice: Trump Pares Field Down to 2Donald Trump has narrowed the field of celebrities down to two and both remaining contestants have started their Snapple challenge.
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Royals Fire Manager Trey HillmanThe Royals replace their manager after two plus years on the job.
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Sports Pro File: Chicago Cubs Shortstop Starlin CastroThe Chicago Cubs were looking for a jump start when they brought rookie shortstop Starlin Castro up, and 6 RBI in his debut didn't disappoint. -
2010 NBA Draft Needs: Boston CelticsThe aging Celtics could use an infusion of young talent, but will that be available at pick 19.
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NBA Draft Preview: The Top 5These are the players that the lucky lottery winners will be taking in the 2010 NBA Draft.
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The Five Best Wimdledon Gentlemen's FinalsHere are the best finals ever played at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club.
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Hall of Fame Baseball Announcer Ernie Harwell DiesThe voice of the Detroit Tigers passes away at age 92.
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Sports Pro File: Neftali FelizHe is only 21 years old, but the Texas Rangers trust Neftali Feliz to be their closer.
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Sports Pro File: Texas Rangers First Baseman Justin SmoakThere is an impressive rookie class in Major League Baseball and the Texas Rangers have one of their own in first baseman Justin Smoak.
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Sports Pro File: Mets First Baseman Ike DavisNew York Mets fans are getting a peek at the future as 23 year old Ike Davis now mans first base for the club.
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2010 New England Patriots Schedule ReleasedThe annual match up against the Colts and a rematch against the Ravens highlight the schedule.
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Cincinnati Pitcher Volquez Suspended 50 GamesA failed drug test puts Edinson Volquez on the sidelines for 50 games.
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The Top Ten Cartoon Co-StarsIt is like winning a best supporting actor Oscar in cartoonland.
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Dolphins Sign Marshall to $47 Million DealJust hours after acquiring Brandon Marshall in a trade the Dolphins open the vault.
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Wisconsin and Boston College Face Off in Hockey Title GameA preview of the Frozen Four finale on Saturday night.
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NCAA Basketball to Watch in 2010-2011: Pitt Panthers Will Win 2011 NCAA National ChampionshipJamie Dixon and Pittsburgh will break through next season and win the 2011 NCAA national championship.
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Top 10 Songs by the Dixie ChicksThe embattled country girls have put out many great songs and the best may be yet to come.
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Sports Pro File: J.R. RichardJ.R. Richard was considered one of the best pitchers of his day, until one day in 1980 when all of that changed forever.
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Opening Day in Baseball: The Third Best Day of the YearOne of my favorite days of the year is right around the corner and my thoughts on those that are trying to ruin it.
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Sports Pro File: Donovan McNabbDonovan McNabb has been the quarterback for the Eagles for 11 fairly successful seasons, so why does the team and the city of Philadelphia respect him so little?
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The Five Best Baseball Announcers of All TimeWe may be coming to the end of the golden days of baseball announcers, so let's take a look at those who were the best.Also published on:
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Hockey East Semi Finals PreviewCollege basketball can be seen anywhere. Come here for your college hockey fix.
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33 Summers Chapter FourThe fourth chapter of my baseball novel 33 Summers.
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Football Great Merlin Olsen Dead at 69Actor and Pro Football Hall of Fame member Merlin Olsen died Thursday.
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33 Summers Chapter ThreeHere is the third chapter of my baseball novel 33 Summers.
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Is Radical Realignment What Baseball Really Needs?Bud Selig's panel of baseball minds is mulling a floating realignment proposal, but does it solve any problems or just make things more confusing?
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Twins' Nathan Suffers Elbow InjuryMinnesota Twins closer could be out for the year.
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33 Summers Chapter TwoThe second chapter of my baseball novel 33 Summers.
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33 Summers Chapter OneThis is the first chapter of my first novel, 33 Summers. It is a story of a baseball player that has loads of talent, but falls into drugs and alcohol.
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The Five Holes that Will Decide the MastersA look at the holes that will make or break a potential Masters champion.
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2010 Masters PreviewA look at the golfers that just might make a run at the green jacket at Augusta National.
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The Best Masters MasterpiecesThe five best performances at the Masters.
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The Five Best Masters Tournaments of the Past 30 YearsThese are the best moments that have taken place at Augusta National in the last three decades.
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2010 Colorado Rockies Spring Training PreviewHave the 2009 National League Wild Card winners made enough progress to win the NL West in 2010?
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2010 Los Angeles Dodgers Spring Training PreviewWill the impending divorce of Dodger's owner Frank McCourt effect the team on the field?
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Eagles Release Brian WestbrookAnother aging running back hits the open market.
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2010 Cincinnati Reds Spring Training PreviewThe Reds have a bunch of young talent, but will the take the next step in 2010?
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LaDainian Tomlinson Released by the ChargersSan Diego sets the nine year veteran running back free.
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2010 Milwaukee Brewers Spring Training PreviewWill the Brewers be able to contend in 2010 or will it be just another lost season in Milwaukee?
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When Everyone's a Winner Are We All Losers?How can we expect our kids to learn how to lose with grace when there aren't winners and losers?
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NBA Trades that Need to Take Place Before the DeadlineHere are three deals that need to take place if the teams involved want to reach their goals in 2010 and beyond.
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2010 Houston Astros Spring Training PreviewThe Astros struggled to a fifth place finish in 2009 will fans have a reason to cheer in 2010 or will they just get more of the same?
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2010 San Diego Padres Spring Training PreviewWill 2010 be a step forward or will the Padres just send more big name players to other teams?
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2010 Pittsburgh Pirates Spring Training PreviewIs 2010 the year that the Pirates actually take a step forward, or will it just be another year of cellar dwelling?
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Toronto Blue Jays 2010 Spring Training PreviewThe new look Blue Jays will probably take a step back this year, but will it lead to better things in the future?
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2010 Boston Red Sox Spring Training PreviewLooking at the Red Sox there has been a lot of changes made, but will it lead to the playoffs in 2010?
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New York Yankees Spring Training PreviewThe Yankees will have a new look in 2010, but how much will they miss some of those that made the 2009 championship possible?
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Super Bowl XLIV: A Trip Back to the Super Bowls of OldAlthough both the Colts and the Saints were number one in their conference, there is a huge gap between the teams.
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NFL Conference Championship PreviewsWho will be facing each other in this year's Super Bowl? I will give you the answer.
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The Top 10 Tunes of the DecadeTen years have past since we changed the calendar to 2000 and here is my list of the best songs from this time period.
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The 10 Best Christmas SpecialsOne of the best things about Christmas is the special television programming that comes along just after Thanksgiving. If you watch these ten you won't be a Scrooge this year.
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Starving for Some Meaty Thanksgiving FootballBe prepared to spend some time with your family on Thanksgiving because it will be less painful than watching the games the NFL has scheduled.
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Patriots Gift Wrap Colts Early Christmas PresentThe Indianapolis Colts were able to stay undefeated after a questionable call by New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick in the fourth quarter. The Colts sealed a 35-34 win with a 1-yard touchdown pass to Reggie Wayne with just 13 seconds remaining.
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Who Should Win the 2009 National League MVPA breakdown of the candidates and who I think should be awarded the Most Valuable Player Award in the National League for 2009.
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Who Should Win the 2009 American League MVPA breakdown of the candidates for American League Most Valuable Player and who I think should win the award.
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The 10 Worst World Series of the Last 30 YearsHere is a list of the Worlds Series match ups that barely kept our interest.
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Top Ten World Series of the Past 30 YearsA look at the best World Series of the last three decades.
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2009 World Series PreviewA position by position breakdown of the Phillies vs. Yankees fall classic.
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National League Team of the DecadeWho are the top players from the National League in the last decade? Well I aim to answer that question position by position.
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The American League Team of the DecadeThis is a listing of the all decade American League team for the years 2000-2009.
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The Top 12 Christmas Songs for Your PartyYou're hosting this year's Christmas party, but don't forget about the music. We are here to help you pick the right music to make your party the jolliest.
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Who Will Make the World Series from the National League?An overview of the National League Championship Series and what each team needs to do to reach the World Series.
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Top 10 Pop Christmas SongsThose of us that celebrate Christmas all have our favorite songs that bring back memories; these are my top ten in the pop genre.