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Leslie Lao joined November 2008

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About Leslie »

Leslie Lao is an editing intern for Bleacher Report.

Her editing style includes a near-obsession with adding commas, adding em-dashes, and writing in "short paragraphs and sentences". She is anti-comma splices. (Example: Leslie doesn't understand why people like writing like this; it's not her cup of tea.) Feel free to argue or appeal any strange editing Leslie does to your article—you're probably right—or horribly, horribly wrong.

Read this and school yourself: http://wsu.edu/~brians/errors/errors.html#errors

Based in Las Vegas, Nevada, Leslie snowboards, triathlons, and half-marathons (and apparently, invents verbs). Sports has played a huge part in her life, beginning with winning MVP of her 6th grade JV basketball team—at a menacing height of 4'10".

Now standing at 5'5" tall, Leslie enjoys watching basketball and football on television, preferably with a stiff drink in one hand and the remote control in the other.

Email: leslieannelao@gmail.com

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Favorite Athletes

John Stockton, Penny Hardaway, Tracy McGrady, Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant
Favorite Sports Teams

Orlando Magic, Miami Hurricanes, Duke Blue Devils, UNLV Running Rebels, Whoever is playing against the Gators or Seminoles.
Favorite Coaches

Coach K
All Time Sports Moment

2001 Miami Hurricanes = The greatest college football team of all time.
Most Memorable Game Attended

Back in 2003, I was really pissed off at a Hurricanes football game because they were getting their asses kicked by the Gators. I left. And thus commenced the greatest comeback ever over the Gators. YES, I LEFT EARLY! WHAT'S UP WITH THAT?!
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Stockton's NBA record for career assists
Ruth or Mays?

Mays
Unitas or Montana?
Jordan or Russell?

Jordan
Gretzky or Orr?

Gretzky
Pele or Maradona?

Pele
Federer or Sampras?
Tiger or Nicklaus?

Tiger
Petty or Earnhardt?

ZZzzzzZ...Oh, I'm sorry. Fell asleep for a moment!
Schumacher or Senna?

What are you saying?
Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

Though I am currently embarassed to say...ACC - Go Canes!

Latest Articles »

It’s a Long Shot for a Pro Team in Las Vegas

12/09/2008

117 reads 6 comments 1 likes

Miami-Georgia Tech Preview: The Cheat Sheet

11/20/2008

410 reads 9 comments 1 likes

Miami Hurricanes' Empire Poised to Strike Back

11/14/2008

551 reads 7 comments 0 likes

I Hate Winter—At Least I Have Sports on Television

11/12/2008

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Keith Schlosser said...

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Thanks to BR, I recently interviewed Knicks legend Earl Monroe. Here is what he had to say on a variety of topics, including the current state of the Knicks!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/296154-the-pearl-still-shinning-an-interview-with-knicks-legend-earl-monroe/page/2

2 days ago

Henry Ball said...

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Leslie,

My first basketball article, please let me know what you think!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/289106-trent-johnsons-lsu-tigers-look-to-bright-future-what-about-this-year

Thanks!

14 days ago

Hotnuke said...

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Leslie,

I felt you might get a kick out of this little piece. It has an important message for everyone. Let me know what you think of it in the comments section.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/255532-be-smart-play-joyfully-today?just_published=1

Thanks,

Daniel Barber aka Hotnuke

71 days ago

JW Nix said...

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read this awesome news!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/243219-the-philadelphia-eagles-finally-find-respect

92 days ago

thomas moreland said...

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http://bleacherreport.com/articles/241402-nfl-mikees-week-one-picks-and-playoff-predictions

95 days ago

Shane H. said...

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I really don't like to pimp articles, but since this isn't Pro Wrestling, I figured those outside the WC might not see it. Hope you enjoy:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/240137-usain-bolt-jamaicans-the-new-standard-in-track-field

97 days ago

thomas moreland said...

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http://bleacherreport.com/articles/239896-brady-favre-and-vick-a-tale-of-three-cities

98 days ago

Robert Domaine said...

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Hello Leslie, I would like you to take a look at this article and leave your support in the comment area. I would love to see this story make a difference. Pass it around! Thanks

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/224275-ny-giants-george-martin-the-forgotten-hero

98 days ago

Mohamed E.M said...

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how are you doing? I ve just finished a mad slideshow(San Fran).Hope you can take a look, i ll be thankful for a comment

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/226091-the-fastest-way-to-be-number-one-on-br-humor

Thanks in advance
Mohamed

120 days ago

David Hedlind said...

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Hey check out my challenge. Hope you will give it a try.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/204481-my-college-football-writers-challenge?just_published=1

157 days ago

Blaise Collins said...

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After about a month off from writing I got hungry again.

Let me know what you think about my latest article about the 5 best possible comeback stories in the MLB in 2009! :D

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/180446-the-5-best-possible-comeback-stories-for-the-mlb-in-2009

189 days ago

Andrew Cahill said...

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A Story From A True Patriots Fan...check this one out...

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/164812-a-story-from-a-true-patriots-fan

210 days ago

thomas moreland said...

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i so want to take you drink in in vegas!!! lolhttp://bleacherreport.com/articles/149710-and-the-2009-nfc-north-division-winner-is-da-bears new one thanks beautiful! thomas

238 days ago

thomas moreland said...

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http://bleacherreport.com/articles/143324-a-new-habit-i-maintain-on-bleacher-report

249 days ago

thomas moreland said...

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http://bleacherreport.com/articles/143278-the-pga-heads-to-arnies-place-as-goosen-wins-the-transitions good joke at the end of this one how s vegas treating you,leslie?

249 days ago

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It’s a Long Shot for a Pro Team in Las Vegas

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