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I'm Naveen Maliakkal. I am sixteen and live in Pittsford, NY.

Sports have I always been a passion of mine. Since I was five I have loved all kinds of sports. I am originally from Albany NY making me a big fan of NYC sports. I believe that the moment a child picks the team they are going to root for, they have made a decisions that will stick with them in good times and in bad, till death consume you.

I am a huge NY Giants fan and that catch by Tyree is still playing in my mind. Sadly I am a Knicks fan, but I hope that Walsh and D'Antoni will make the NBA's most important franchise into champions. When it comes to baseball I am a Yankees die hard and on that note, there is no Red Sox Nation.

You guys stole it from the Raider Nation and refuse to own up to it.

Since I got FSC I have become an Arsenal fan as, well. When it comes to college sports I am and Tar Heels Basketball fan and a Florida Gators football fan. However, in Albany nothing was better than watching the Siena Saints in the Pepsi Arena. Sampras was the reason I picked up a tennis racquet. I pretty much love sports in general.

I want to see people commenting on what I write. There is nothing greater than discussing sports with someone else and Bleacher Report is an excellent forum.

Naveen's Recent Articles

ANAHEIM, CA - APRIL 08: Nick Adenhart #34 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim throws a pitch against the Oakland Athletics at Angel Stadium on April 8, 2009 in Anaheim, California. The Athletics defeated the Angels 6-4. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

The Tragic Death Of Nick Adenhart and How Baseball Needs To Send a Message

Published 7 months ago
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LEBANON - JANUARY 14: New York Giants wide receiver Plaxico Burress walks through security as he arrives at the Lebanon County Courthouse January 14, 2009 in Lebanon, Pa. Burress is scheduled to appear in a civil trial in a dispute with an automobile dealer over what he owes in damages to a vehicle supplied to him by the dealership. (Photo by Chris Gardner/Getty Images)

Releasing Plaxico Burress: How The Giants Can Fill The Void

Published 7 months ago
223 reads 0 comments

The Injustice in Dubai and What Arthur Ashe Meant to Tennis

Published 8 months ago
270 reads 16 comments

Alex Rodriguez: Baseball's Last Chance To Clean the Records Books

Published 9 months ago
116 reads 0 comments

See 44 more of Naveen's articles »

Naveen Writes About

Opinion (31),
New York (20),
MLB (15),
New York Yankees (10),
NFL (9),
Football (9),
World Football (8),
Tennis (7)

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Favorite Athletes

Michael Jordan, Paul O'Neil, Patrick Ewing, Eli Manning, Cesc Fabregas, Pete Sampras
Favorite Sports Teams

Knicks, Yankees, Arsenal, New York Giants, UNC Tar Heels Basketball, Florida Gators Football
Favorite Coaches

Bill Parcells, Urban Meyer, Joe Paterno, Dean Smith, Arsene Wenger, Joe Torre, Jeff Van Gundy
All Time Sports Moment

2008 Wimbledon Final, Michael Phelps' Olympics, 1998 NBA Finals Game 6
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Michael Phelps 8 Gold Medals
Ruth or Mays?

Ruth
Unitas or Montana?

Montana
Jordan or Russell?

Jordan
Gretzky or Orr?

Gretzky
Pele or Maradona?

Pele
Federer or Sampras?

Sampras
Tiger or Nicklaus?

Tiger
Petty or Earnhardt?

Earnhardt
Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

ACC in Basketball and SEC in Football

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by Josh
7 months ago

Yesterday, we learned of the passing of Angels pitcher Nick Adenhart. At 22, he was one of many great athletes who died too young. Here's a tribute to some of the greatest athletes ever who did the same. I'd appreciate it if you could check this out.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/154017-a-tribute-to-all-the-athletes-who-died-young
by Pete
7 months ago

Hey Naveen, sick of athletes complaining about their jobs, when in reality, they have the best jobs imaginable? Me too. Here's an article about how to find positives in any job, even if there's no million dollar contract.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/142506-fans-today-deserve-better-a-class-of-athlete-accept-no-substitutes
by Josh
8 months ago

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/135268-a-rod-injury-shows-that-yankees-need-to-add-depth

The Yankees need to add depth, especially if A-Rod is out for a while. Here's some of the possible trade candidates ranging from Miguel Tejada to Max Ramirez. As a Red Sox fan, I'd like to know what you think.
by Ricky
8 months ago

What Do Overambitious Boo Boys at Arsenal Expect of Their Average Team?

New article, have a look and leave an opinion :O)

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/133769-what-do-overambitious-boo-boys-at-arsenal-expect-of-their-average-team

Ricky
by Jersey
9 months ago

Hey Naveen,

Could you help me with some fantasy baseball?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/122884-help-me-pick-my-keepers
by Mike
10 months ago

Hi , i wrote a article about the Yankees , Red Sox and Rays
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/107387-is-the-red-soxyankees-rivalry-now-the-red-soxyankeesrays-rivalry
by Gaz V
about 1 year ago

FYI, Naveen, you can ignore that Zander imposter who posted immediately below. That is simply the work of a simpleton who cannot create an identity on his own so he steals those of others...
by Brittni
about 1 year ago

Thank you so much..:) you're very sweet! and no worries about my name..my parents had to be differen't and spell it all crazy...so Im used to it spelled alot of ways:)
take care..and again, thanks:)
Britt
by Long John
about 1 year ago

it sounds more old school - but as I said, I love S&M - not many people do

try these two

unforgiven three

and the day that never comes - if you dont like those - dont bother with the rest

you tube it - its all in there
by Long John
about 1 year ago

am kind of new age

I love S&M

and everything except st.anger
by Marc
about 1 year ago

alri mate

have a look at this article, im hoping to make it a permanent fixture on bleacher, leave a comment

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/54949-nadal-v-murray-live

Cheers

Marc
by Long John
about 1 year ago

write tennis -

and i'll discuss with you ... i like your style of writing

but some of your tennis articles do not get exposure - because your over tag them

like the final four breakdown US open

keep the tag simple -

tennis - men's tennis - prediction

unless or until you are discussing about specific player - dont bother tagging players

somethin ive learnt

cheers -

looking forward to seeing more of you in the tennis house - thanks for the bio
by Long John
about 1 year ago

thanks for the add mate -

appreciate it !
by Long John
about 1 year ago

Naveen - fill out a bio ... like to know more about you

you a Gator ?
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about 1 year ago

a Gator Fan! welcome aboard.

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The Tragic Death Of Nick Adenhart and How Baseball Needs To Send a Message

Releasing Plaxico Burress: How The Giants Can Fill The Void

The Injustice in Dubai and What Arthur Ashe Meant to Tennis

Alex Rodriguez: Baseball's Last Chance To Clean the Records Books

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