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I joined the Bleacher Report team in 2008 as the head of engineering.

I'm a lifelong cricket fan and follow the trials and tribulations of the England team from here in California. I'm also a big fan of Formula 1, NFL and Tennis.

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Sam Parnell commented on The Top Test Cricket XI of the Decade
Sam Parnell commented on Stumps For Shep: David Shepherd Dies, Age 68.
Sam Parnell commented on Stumps For Shep: David Shepherd Dies, Age 68.
Sam Parnell has picked MMA: Just An Easy Payday? as a favorite article
Sam Parnell has picked BREAKING: Michael Vick Signs Nike Deal as a favorite article
Sam Parnell has picked Blindside Hit: New England Finds Replacement on D in Unheralded Brandon McGowan as a favorite article
Sam Parnell commented on Andrew Flintoff Commits to England
Sam Parnell has picked The Future of the NFL as a favorite article

The Short List What Sam thinks about sport's most pressing questions

Favorite Athletes

Kevin Pietersen, Ricky Ponting, Shane Warne, Michael Vaughan
All Time Sports Moment

Sept 12th, 2005 - England win the Ashes for the first time in 18 years test
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Don Bradman's batting average
Unitas or Montana?

Montana
Jordan or Russell?

Jordan
Gretzky or Orr?

Gretzky
Pele or Maradona?

Pele! ....hand of god...I don't think so
Federer or Sampras?

Federer
Tiger or Nicklaus?

Tiger. Could there be a better name?
Schumacher or Senna?

Schumacher, love him or hate him, he's still the best for me
Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

Pac 10 - Go Bears!

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by Robert
5 days ago

Hello, I would like you to read this very important story based on bleacher report. I have taken the time to explain in detail some of the issues members are facing here. I am doing this because I do not believe the bosses are aware of these issues. I hope you will also take the time to read your community member comments. Thanks you for your time and God Bless.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/283900-you-are-not-a-unique-snowflake
by Dann
10 days ago

Hey mate. Wrote a piece that has so far been appreciated a lot. Wouls like to know your thoughts.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/281043-the-coin-the-woman-and-the-great-game-of-cricket

Thanks, Dann
by Chandra
about 1 month ago

Hi Sam,

I'd love to hear your take on this

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/263905-of-cricket-controversies-and-change-management

Best,
Chandra
by Michael
about 1 month ago

Thanks for the vote!
by Dann
about 1 month ago

Hey Mate

just announced the first awards for the cricket section. Please check it out

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/253755-award-ceremony-for-the-very-first-cricket-awards/edit

Thanks
by Dann
2 months ago

hey mate
wrote on a problem in our lives as well as sports. I am putting it here, not because I want an AOTD or anything but just because I think this is the case

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/244617-if-arrogance-was-taught-porperly
by Dann
2 months ago

Hey mate

wrote on the Sri Lanka- New Zealand series. Which got forgotten in the Ashes hype

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/241846-the-forgotten-kiwi-and-lankans-series
by Blaine
2 months ago

Thanks Sam! Will rate your revision soon!
by Brian
3 months ago

Sam,

Thanks for picking my article as a favorite. Much appreciated.
by Dann
3 months ago

hey sam

wrote a piece on Farokh engineer. Could you check it out

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/222123-a-man-forgotten-in-indian-cricketfarokh-engineer
by clarabella
4 months ago

Just wanted to say a quick thanks for picking my 'simply the best' article.
A Brit living in California? Lucky man!
And Ashes just around the corner....
by Rocky
4 months ago

Hey Sam. My latest article, "Roger Federer in conference call with Nadal, Roddick, Serena and...WWE?"

Its utter nonsense really... I mean its (hopefully) funny but...why don't you just take a look and then hate it...

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/212694-roger-federer-in-conference-call-with-nadal-roddick-serena-andwwe/show_full

Thanks :)
by Dann
4 months ago

hey mate

wrote a piece on the Ashes. Could you check it out and tell me how you find it?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/211862-this-ashes-guarantees-a-rise-of-lot-more-than-just-a-team
by Rocky
4 months ago

Hello Sam.

My latest article, " July 4th special: How Sports has kept the American spirit alive"

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/211406-july-4-special-how-sports-has-kept-the-american-spirit-alive/show_full

I hope you'll find time to read it. Thanks :)
by Dann
6 months ago

hey maye check out my article on underdogs

Underdog Status: How Does The Magic Work
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/167553-underdog-status-how-does-the-magic-work

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