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I'm a longtime fan of the New York Giants, Boston Bruins, Boston Red Sox, San Francisco Giants, Boston Celtics and men's basketball at Providence College and the University of Rhode Island.
I like soccer played at a high level, but profess no particular fanship other than to the U.S. men's and women's teams in international competition.
I was a sports reporter for several daily newspapers and covered high school, college and pro action. My most recent stint was a decade ago.
I've played all major sports and many minor ones at one time or other. My best sports were soccer and ice hockey.

Brian's Recent Articles

BOSTON - CIRCA 1955: (UNDATED FILE PHOTO) Baseball legend Ted Williams (1918 - 2002) of the Boston Red Sox swings a bat in this portrait circa 1955. The 83-year-old Williams, who was the last major league player to bat .400 when he hit .406 in 1941, died July 5, 2002 at Citrus County Memorial Hospital in Florida. He died of an apparent heart attack. (Photo by Getty Images)

Ted Williams Hits For Cycle

Published about 1 month ago
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ARLINGTON, TX - SEPTEMBER 20: An American flag on the field before a game between the New York Giants and the Dallas Cowboys at Cowboys Stadium on September 20, 2009 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

All My Excess Lives In Texas

Published about 1 month ago
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LONDON - MAY 16: MCC member reads his newspaper as play is delayed for bad light during the second day of the 1st npower Test Match between England and New Zealand at Lord's on May 16, 2008 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

How To Read A Newspaper Sports Section

Published 2 months ago
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NEW YORK - APRIL 01: Hall of famer Reggie Jackson formerly of the New York Yankees waves to fans after throwing out the first pitch during Opening Day against the Toronto Blue Jays at Yankee Stadium April 1, 2008 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images)

Sports Humanitarians: We Are Each Other’s Angels

Published 7 months ago
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NFL (8),
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MLB (6),
Boston (4),
New York (4),
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Bill B responded to a comment on Why Herschel Walker and Bo Jackson Would Not Be Stars in Today's SEC
Joe Gill responded to a comment on Peter Chiarelli Is The New Sheriff In Beantown
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Brian Gaylord has picked Why Herschel Walker and Bo Jackson Would Not Be Stars in Today's SEC as a favorite article
Andrew Nuschler responded to a comment on Deja Vu All Over Again: Could The Yankees Be Going On Another Run?
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Brian Gaylord has picked Deja Vu All Over Again: Could The Yankees Be Going On Another Run? as a favorite article
Brian Gaylord has picked New York Giants QB Eli Manning Day to Day with Plantar Fasciitis as a favorite article

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Favorite Sports Teams

New York Giants, Boston Bruins, Boston Red Sox, San Francisco Giants, Boston Celtics, Providence College and University of Rhode Island men's basketball teams. U.S. men's and women's soccer teams in international competition.
All Time Sports Moment

On TV: Watching my New York Football Giants beat the Patriots in Super Bowl XLII; close second -- U.S. hockey team gold medal win in 1980. In person: Watching Bobby Orr at the Boston Garden.
Most Memorable Game Attended

Boston Bruins vs. New York Rangers in a regular season game back in the day.
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Cal Ripken's consecutive games-played record.
Ruth or Mays?

Mays in a landslide.
Unitas or Montana?

Montana six ways to Sunday, but on film Unitas in the high-topper shoes.
Pele or Maradona?

Pele by a mile or at least by several soccer fields.
Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

Big East for numerous reasons including motto: It's not business, it's personal.

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by Robert
29 days ago

Hey Buddy, what's up? Here is my latest article on the New York Giants. Check it out if you have some time. Thanks!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/271249-are-the-new-york-giants-for-real
by Robert
about 1 month ago

Hey Buddy, here is my new article on the Giants and the injury issues plaguing the team this year. Check it out! Thanks

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/267586-giants-injury-list-grows-boley-out-a-month
by L.J.
6 months ago

Pawtucket sounds great. When you get here we'll do a marathon, IronBirds, Blue Rocks, Shorebirds, Suns, Baysox, Tides and Keys...all within 90 minutes of here.
by L.J.
6 months ago

Gawd...has it been THIS long?

If you get out on the road, take a side trip to Marlin...Maryland I mean.
by Mosang
9 months ago

No problem Brian—it only made sense for your piece to have that tag!
by Dan
9 months ago

Saw ye at LJ's Outpost....

And mehopes the worm turns for whatever ails ye...

Cheers!
by L.J.
9 months ago

Anias Nin? whoa...
by Ryan
10 months ago

Great piece, Brian. I really enjoyed the slideshow and music. Very unique!
by J. Conrad
10 months ago

Hey, thanks Brian, for taking the time to read my work and for adding my article, Lions Achieve Immortality, as a favorite. Best wishes to you for the coming year.

J. Conrad Guest
by Daniel
10 months ago

thanks for the pick Brian. The Lions do offer an opportunity to explore the dross in the world, though I wouldn't mind not being the butt of everyone's football joke, year in, year out! Cheers,
D
by Dan
about 1 year ago

Thanks for the add and the comments...

Cheers!

Happy Weekend....
by L.J.
about 1 year ago

55,000 +/- Americans have witnessed the last Cubs championship...with the numbers declining rapidly.

By 2018 there will only be 55 left as only one in a thousand centenarians see 110.
by Andrew
about 1 year ago

Thanks for the add!
by L.J.
about 1 year ago

Heeey Brian,

Where you been mon?

I was fooling around with my profile and deleted everyone on my lists so I'm hunting mutual fan/fans back down.

There's another Big East writer to meet...Jameson Fleming...he's really good.

Get back to me!
by L.J.
about 1 year ago

check this...

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/44743-the-loss-of-ethics-morals-and-history-in-the-sports-world

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