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Vivek Jacob loves sports in general.
Thoroughly enjoys reading and writing sports articles.

Vivek's Recent Articles

Ten Of The Best U.S. Open Comebacks, '99 —'09

Published 2 months ago
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For The Good of America's Favorite Pastime: How Baseball Can Win Back Their Fans

Published 3 months ago
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The Other Beckham: Gordon Beckham, A Star In The Making

Published 3 months ago
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A Hurricane of an Offseason: NBA Predictions (Part 2 of 2)

Published about 1 year ago
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MLB (2),
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Basketball (2),
Baseball (2),
NBA (2),
Opinion (2),
Boston (1),
Boston Red Sox (1)

Vivek Jacob responded to a comment on Will The Real Thaddeus Young Please Stand Up?
Vivek Jacob responded to a comment on Will The Real Thaddeus Young Please Stand Up?
Rob York responded to a comment on A Stepping Stone for Marin Cilic?
Eitan Rosenberg responded to a comment on Five Players Who's Trade Rumors are Flying Under the Radar
Xeno-philous F responded to a comment on Andy Murray Stunned: Rafael Nadal Regains No. 2
F. Dellomes II responded to a comment on The Houston Rockets May be Better than You Think in 2009-10
F. Dellomes II responded to a comment on The Houston Rockets May be Better than You Think in 2009-10
Xeno-philous F responded to a comment on Drawing Roger Federer's Blood: An Indelible Joy Of 30 Seconds

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Favorite Athletes

Deron Williams, Andy Roddick, Rafa Nadal, Caron Butler, Steve Nash
Favorite Sports Teams

Toronto Raptors, Manchester United, England (soccer), Boston Red Sox
Favorite Coaches

Sir Alex Ferguson, Byron Scott, Jerry Sloan, Jose Mourinho
All Time Sports Moment

"Ortiz hits it deep to right center field...we'll cya later tonight!", need i say more???
Most Memorable Game Attended

Entire day at Rogers Cup 2008, having the chance to watch Nadal en route to No.1
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Micheal Phelps 8 gold medals!
Ruth or Mays?

Mays
Unitas or Montana?

Montana
Jordan or Russell?

Jordan
Gretzky or Orr?

Gretzky
Pele or Maradona?

Pele
Federer or Sampras?

Federer
Tiger or Nicklaus?

Tiger
Petty or Earnhardt?

Earnhardt
Schumacher or Senna?

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

ACC

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by Keith
1 day ago

As a Knicks Featured Columnist, I will be making periodical attempts to give fans an inside look at the different aspects of Knicks games. Take a look at what I came up with when Lebron James came to visit.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/286083-keiths-knickerbockers-korner-reliving-the-hype-the-top-10-things-about-lebron-james-appearance-at-msg#page/11
by Xeno-philous
2 months ago

Vivek,
If you get a chance, check out my new piece on Murray-Cilic match and after-effects of Murray's loss in the ATP ranking, etc. It is a skeletal Game Recap plus a few other things, so don't expect too much in the artistic side, which is zero because I spent only 15 minutes.
"Andy Murray Stunned: Rafael Nadal Regains No. 2."
Thanks,
Xeno
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/250703-andy-murray-stunned-in-the-biggest-upset-of-us-open-2009
by Xeno-philous
2 months ago

I have formally become your fan now.
Don't forget to notify me of your new articles.
Thanks.
Xeno
by Xeno-philous
2 months ago

Vivek,
This is my master piece, for your joyful reading.

Your comment is my oxygen. Hope you won't asphyxiate me.

Visit once, please. I will visit your twice.

"Drawing Roger Federer's Blood: An Indelible Joy of 30 Seconds."

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/247641-drawing-roger-federers-blood-an-indeliable-joy-of-30-seconds

Thanks,
Xeno
by TIM
2 months ago

No problem dude, it was good stuff.
by antiMatter
2 months ago

no probs mate...
by E
3 months ago

Vivek,

The Red Sox have been miserable lately. Miserable. I'm already looking ahead to preview how Theo & Co. can fix up the team a little bit with this winter's free agent crop. As always I'd appreciate your feedback.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/234014-five-free-agents-the-red-sox-should-pursue-this-winter

Thanks,

Eric
by Teddy
3 months ago

Hey Vivek,

The A.L. has become a two-month sprint with three great races. If you have a moment, please check out my column. Thanks!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/229783-american-league-welcome-to-the-two-month-sprint

Teddy
by E
3 months ago

Vivek,

With the news of the past year that A Rod and Big Papi are on steroids, I've finally decided that enough is enough on the topic of the drugs. I have never seen a bigger double standard than the hero worship of the baseball greats from the 50's, 60's, and 70's and the vilification of the baseball greats from the 90's and today. As always, feedback is appreciated.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/229174-big-headache-enough-about-the-steroids-scandal

Thanks,
Eric
by E
3 months ago

Vivek,

The Red Sox have been miserly lately. The pitching has been bad, but the offense has been worse. Theo needs to do something by 4 o'clock tomorrow. As always, feedback is appreciated.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/227693-at-tomorrows-deadline-epstein-must-make-a-move?just_published=1

Thanks,
Eric
by micheal
3 months ago

Hey Vivek

im sure you heard about the trade already, here's my take on it

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/227348-belinelli-for-george-what-does-it-really-mean

Comments are always welcomed

-Mike
by E
3 months ago

My latest work is something I haven't done in awhile: giving a profile of one of the Red Sox' top prospects. As always, I'd love any feedback.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/226253-junichi-tazawa-bostons-secret-weapon?just_published=1

Eric
by E
3 months ago

Thanks for being a fan!
by Alan
3 months ago

Cheers for the add Vivek
by Michelle
about 1 year ago

The captain of the Indian football team... A nominee for "Indian Of the Year" and the future of Indian Football... Baichung Bhutia
What do you think? Will India ever make it to the World Cup?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/67251-baichung-bhutia-our-captain-indian-footballs-pride

cheers x

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Ten Of The Best U.S. Open Comebacks, '99 —'09

For The Good of America's Favorite Pastime: How Baseball Can Win Back Their Fans

The Other Beckham: Gordon Beckham, A Star In The Making

A Hurricane of an Offseason: NBA Predictions (Part 2 of 2)

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