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Alan Thomson joined December 2008

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About Alan »

Just a sports fan like the rest of you.

The Shortlist »

Favorite Athletes

too long of a list to fit here
Favorite Sports Teams

White Sox, Bulls, the Showtime Lakers
Favorite Coaches

none that I can think of
All Time Sports Moment

the Bulls dynasty...it was a loooooooong moment
Most Memorable Game Attended

see my article about my first White Sox game.
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Cy Young's 511 career wins
Ruth or Mays?

two different eras.
Unitas or Montana?

two different eras.
Jordan or Russell?

nobody was better than MJ
Gretzky or Orr?

don't really care.
Pele or Maradona?

who???
Federer or Sampras?

Federer is better but Sampras was greater.
Tiger or Nicklaus?

flip a coin. probably Woods before it's over
Petty or Earnhardt?

watching nascar makes me dizzy.
Schumacher or Senna?

Schumacher is the greatest ever.
Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

Big 10 - all 11 teams of it.

Latest Articles »

White Sox—Orioles: Chicago Power Outage

04/21/2009

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Is David Haye All Wrong For Wladimir Klitschko?

04/21/2009

367 reads 6 comments 1 likes

Report: Floyd Mayweather Jr. Coming out of Retirement to Fight Manny Pacquiao

12/09/2008

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Alan-
I have found over the past month or so that I write best when I allow my heart to lead my head. Please check out my latest, I would be interested in any feedback you may have, or even anyone who would make your team. Thanks

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/167828-the-baseball-players-i-root-for

208 days ago

Huwebes Fernandez said...

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http://bleacherreport.com/articles/163755-coach-freddie-just-did-the-right-thing-prevention-is-better-than-cure

freddie roach was not also the best but also the most kind trainer we ever got in this boxing world.

pls read and enjoy. ^^

comments are well appreciated.:)

215 days ago

Huwebes Fernandez said...

Delete

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/161583-devil-pacquiao-awakening-the-dark-side-of-the-pacman

My newest, yet deep and dark article.

Enjoy! ^^
Huwebes Fernandez

219 days ago

Huwebes Fernandez said...

Delete

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/159853-fearless-huwebes-anderson-silva-must-bow-down-to-the-real-king-of-war

see my latest article on how aderson silva of UFC should learn how to be a better king of his sport.

Critical comments and analysis will be gladly accepted. ^^

Thanks in advance
Huwebes Fernandez!

222 days ago

Captain Fanatic said...

Delete

Hi man.
You still writing??
let me know.

Cheers.

306 days ago

B.J. Cepeda said...

Delete

Year in Sports 2008

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/95641-2008-the-year-of-sports

Check it out and see if you agree

Thanks,
BJ

342 days ago

Barney said...

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Hey!

What a year of sports 2008 has been! You may be surprised by the amount of history that was made this year! Here are the greatest sporting moments of 2008, including all sports! Your opinions and thoughts would be greatly appreciated!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/95997-a-year-in-review-the-greatest-sporting-moments-of-2008

Cheers,
Barney

342 days ago

Bryan Trafford said...

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I'm putting together a pound for pound list based on voting from our top ten boxing writers. I will compile them all in to a list and publish them as soon as i receive everyone's votes.

If you could, email me your top ten active boxers, pound for pound, to bryantrafford@yahoo.com.

thanks.

354 days ago

Ray Bogusz said...

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My first baseball article, and it's about the Cubs!

I'd love your input, Alan.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/88971-chicago-cubs-offseason-ownership-the-reason-for-every-move

361 days ago

Alan's Achievements & Awards (5) »

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What's Next for Manny Pacquiao After Do…

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Report: Floyd Mayweather Jr. Coming out…

Received 2,000 Reads • December 09, 2008
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Hot Read: Silver Medal

The Legacy Of Oscar De La Hoya

Received 2,000 Reads • December 08, 2008
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Great Debate: Bronze Medal

What's Next for Manny Pacquiao After Do…

Received 25 comments • December 07, 2008
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Hot Read: Bronze Medal

Wladimir Klitschko vs Hasim Rahman: Ana…

Received 1,000 Reads • December 03, 2008

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White Sox—Orioles: Chicago Power Outage

Is David Haye All Wrong For Wladimir Klitschko?

The Story of Freddie Roach

Report: Floyd Mayweather Jr. Coming out of Retirement to Fight Manny Pacquiao

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