Jack Bender's Sportswriter Profile

Jack Bender joined October 2008

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About Jack »

I am a sports blogger that likes to write about Fantasy Football and the NBA. My dream job is to be an NBA General Manager, Scout, or Player Personnel Director. Some of my sports' favorites are the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Atlanta Hawks, Larry Bird, Kevin Garnett, Dwayne Wade, Lynn Swann, John Stallworth, and Mel Blount. You can follow me on Twitter @sportsbender.

Jack's Website »

http://www.runningwithzaza.blogspot.com/

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Favorite Athletes

Rod Woodson, Dwayne Wade, Larry Bird
Favorite Sports Teams

Pittsburgh Steelers, Atlanta Hawks
Favorite Coaches
All Time Sports Moment
Most Memorable Game Attended
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

DiMaggio's 56 game hitting streak
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?

Nicklaus
Petty or Earnhardt?

Earnhardt
Schumacher or Senna?

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

Big 10

Latest Articles »

Smokin' Joe Johnson Leads Atlanta Hawks in OT Win Over Portland Blazers

11/16/2009

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Will LeBron James Sign with the Atlanta Hawks in 2010?

11/12/2009

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10 Observations From the Atlanta Hawks vs. Sacramento Kings Game

11/04/2009

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Atlanta Hawks-Washington Wizards: Key Matchups

10/29/2009

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Keith Schlosser said...

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Guess Hughes Back? See what I think about the comeback of Larry Hughes.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/284137-guess-hughes-back-larry-hughes-efficient-play-sparking-the-knicks

19 days ago

Josh Dhani said...

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Hey Jack,

Heard you were a big fan of the Hawks. Was wondering if you're capable of starting a blog about the Hawks with Fanball.com Sports Network. You get paid with the company and they are affiliated with NBC Sports. I have a Grizzlies blog with them. If you want to join, email Bryan Douglass at bpdouglass@gmail.com

52 days ago

Ricky Chan said...

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I wrote this one for the site... i hope you like it

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/255977-bleacherreport-my-hero?just_published=1

68 days ago

Robert Domaine said...

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Hello Jack, here is the follow up article on George Martin. I would appreciate it if you would take a look at it and leave your support in the comment area. Feel free to pass it around. Thanks!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/244249-give-george-martin-a-key-to-nyc

88 days ago

Jamaal Anderson said...

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Hey, could you let me know what you think of my newest article: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/232323-heavens-kevin-welcome-to-star-dome-durant

107 days ago

Anthony Hammett said...

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Here is my preview of the Atlanta Hawks 2009-2010 schedule with ten intriguing matchups and final season predictions. Feel free to have a look.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/231232-atlanta-hawks-2009-2010-intriguing-schedule-matchups

110 days ago

Aaron Navarro said...

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seeing how you somewhat like basketball
check my latest article out..
comments and criticism is welcome

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/225759-the-nba-peak-pt-i-top-five-players-past-their-prime

118 days ago

MR. DAVE said...

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Here's my 2nd article, tell me what you think? http://bleacherreport.com/articles/221616-call-911-june-25th-the-golden-state-warriors-robbed-by-atlanta-hawks

126 days ago

Chase Sanford said...

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Hey Jack,

I just published an article about Dwyane Wade leaving Converse to sign with Team Jordan. What does this mean for Converse and Team Jordan? Is this just a business move, or could Wade be planning on being in Chicago soon? Check out my article if you get the chance, comments/feedback are always appreciated!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/220224-d-wade-leaves-converse-to-join-team-jordan-hint-he-is-going-to-chicago

128 days ago

Chase Sanford said...

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Hey John. I have just wrote and published an article about the Atlanta Hawks re-signing Mike Bibby and Zaza, and also what they should do about Marvin Williams and Flip Murray. I would appreciate to hear your thoughts on it.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/214576-hawks-re-sign-mike-bibby-and-zaza-what-about-williams-and-flip-murray

138 days ago

Heath McGuff said...

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Here is a little article about Josh Smith I would like to see what you have to say.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/193301-josh-smith-why-is-smith-letting-his-talent-go-to-waste-in-atlanta

172 days ago

T.W. Scott said...

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check out my latest article,The NBA is really getting soft and its a shame

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/176788-the-nba-is-becoming-soft-the-thing-i-fear-the-most

let me know what you think thanks

192 days ago

Aaron Torres said...

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Jack-

How are you? My name is Aaron Torres and I am a contributor here at the Bleacher Report.

After watching the Hawks and finding them utterly compelling television, I've been compelled (as a non-fan) to write a huge column on them. Here is the link: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/170397-a-night-of-basketball-with-the-nbas-most-exciting-team-atlanta-hawks

If you like the article, please feel free to share it with friends and the entire Atlanta Hawks community.

Thanks for your time.

Aaron Torres

200 days ago

Andrew Cahill said...

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I am surprised by the number of people who actually want to reserve the right to bad-mouth their teams! I offer constructive criticism, of course, but one in particular wants to be able to say, "they suck," if they do.

I don't get it. Will YOU take the pledge?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/160529-a-true-sports-fan-pledge

215 days ago

T.W. Scott said...

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Hey, i just finished up a piece about the knicks who keep getting scored on so easily

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/155668-the-most-azazing-scoring-performance-of-year-new-york-knicks

check it out when you get a chance....thanks

224 days ago

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Fantasy Football: Five Quick Draft Tips

Received 1,000 Reads • August 22, 2009
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Waiting for Amar'e Stoudemire: How the …

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Smokin' Joe Johnson Leads Atlanta Hawks in OT Win Over Portland Blazers

Will LeBron James Sign with the Atlanta Hawks in 2010?

10 Observations From the Atlanta Hawks vs. Sacramento Kings Game