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Die-hard sports fan from New York.

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Favorite Athletes

Derek Jeter, Alex Rodriguez, Mariano Rivera, Paul O'Neill, Allan Houston, Patrick Ewing, Eli Manning, Henrik Lundqvist
Favorite Sports Teams

New York Giants, New York Rangers, New York Knicks, New York Yankees, St. John's Red Storm
Favorite Coaches

Larry Brown, Tom Coughlin, Mike D'Antoni, Tony Dungy, Joe Torre, Lenny Wilkens
All Time Sports Moment

New York Giants' Super Bowl XLII victory over New England Patriots
Most Memorable Game Attended

New York Yankees defeat Boston Red Sox (August 8th, 2009)
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Cy Young's 511 wins
Ruth or Mays?

Ruth
Unitas or Montana?

Montana
Jordan or Russell?

Jordan
Gretzky or Orr?

Gretzky
Pele or Maradona?

Don't like soccer
Federer or Sampras?

Or Tennis
Tiger or Nicklaus?

Or Golf
Petty or Earnhardt?

Or NASCAR
Schumacher or Senna?

Or whatever this is
Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

I like them all, however, I am a Big East fan.

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2009-10 College Basketball Preview: Awards and Tournament Predictions

11/10/2009

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2009-10 College Basketball Preview: Big 12/Pac-10/SEC

11/10/2009

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2009-10 College Basketball Preview: ACC, Big East, and Big Ten

11/10/2009

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2009-10 NBA Preview: Awards and Playoff Predictions

10/28/2009

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Heartbeat of the Bronx said...

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The new Yankee Stadium had been criticized for its lack of intensity and electricity in the early months of the season, but this weekend’s series against the Red Sox finally make a familiar place seem like HOME.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/233643-yankees-turn-familiar-confines-address-of-yankee-stadium-into-home

Thanks in advance, and I would look to hear your opinions and feedback. Take care.

-Stephen (Heartbeat of the Bronx)

112 days ago

Heartbeat of the Bronx said...

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Yankee fans rooting for the Red Sox? Has hell frozen over, or is there a rational thought process at the root of it all. Read why it is ok for you to root for Boston on select occasions without feeling like Benedict Arnold.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/230865-backing-the-enemy-yankee-fans-face-dilemma-when-sox-play-rays-rangers

Thanks in Advance! I would love to hear your feedback.

-Stephen (Heartbeat of the Bronx)

117 days ago

Heartbeat of the Bronx said...

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There has always been a connection between religion and sports, and Major League Baseball has certainly not been the exception to the rule.

Check out the All-Catholic lineup…the best Catholic names (by position) in MLB history.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/220812-mlbs-all-catholic-team-where-mystique-may-come-from-a-higher-power

Thanks as always!

-Stephen (Heartbeat of the Bronx)

133 days ago

Matthew Falkenbury said...

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Hey,

After the great success of my first article about the uniform numbers 1-10, I have come back with the next installment, with the best players to wear the uniform numbers 11-20. I hope you can take a look and even comment on my choices. Thanks in advance!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/217379-best-current-baseball-players-by-uniform-number-11-20

- Matthew Falkenbury

139 days ago

Heartbeat of the Bronx said...

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Hey,

The turmoil surrounding the 1977 Yankees earned them the nickname of “The Bronx Zoo.” The current 2009 Yankees have an interesting blend of leaders and pranksters, so I decided to create a LITERAL “zoo.”

Check out what animal each Yankee would be reincarnated as in a next life.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/216046-the-real-bronx-zoo-what-if-the-yankees-were-reincarnated-as-animals

Thanks everyone!

-Stephen (Heartbeat of the Bronx)

142 days ago

Heartbeat of the Bronx said...

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Hey,

Chien-Ming Wang collected his 1st win in 379 days. This puts him on pace to reach 300 wins on Oct. 21, 2263. Can it happen? Read why I am not ruling the tall Taiwanese right-hander out quite yet.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/208829-yankees-chien-ming-wang-to-become-300-game-winner-on-nov-21-2263

Thanks in advance!

-Stephen (Heartbeat of the Bronx)

154 days ago

Heartbeat of the Bronx said...

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Hey,

It’s been a very long time since I have extended an article of mine to the Bulletin Boards of my friends/fans, but this one is filled with the true venom and passion of a frustrated Yankees fan. The days of consistent success are over, and this baseball lifer is blaming Brian Cashman. Read how he has displayed the baseball knowledge of a little leaguer in assembling Yankee teams of the last 7 years.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/207148-yankees-gm-brian-cashman-nothing-more-than-an-infinite-checking-account

I would love to hear your feedback on this one. Thanks everyone!

-Stephen (Heartbeat of the Bronx)

157 days ago

Heartbeat of the Bronx said...

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Hey,

Read about a metaphoric but also personalized tale about a cocky Yankees fan realizing the harsh realities and lessons of professional athletics. I would love to hear your opinions.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/197918-the-curse-of-a-cocky-undergrad-how-the-2004-alcs-changed-his-demeanor

-Stephen (Heartbeat of the Bronx)

171 days ago

Heartbeat of the Bronx said...

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Hey,

The Yankees have been putrid against Boston this year, especially over a 3-game sweep in Fenway Park. They are returning to the scene of the crime tonight, and this slideshow highlights 5 major reasons why this time around could be very different:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/195593-yankees-turn-the-page-top-5-reasons-this-trip-to-fenway-wont-be-dj-vu

I would love to hear your feedback and input, and I look forward to talking to you soon. Thanks in advance!

-Stephen (Heartbeat of the Bronx)

174 days ago

JW Nix said...

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you may like this

it is a look at a long time coach still doing his thing

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/187188-this-bugel-sounds-beautiful

185 days ago

JW Nix said...

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check this out

it is not what you expect

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/185400-the-all-time-new-york-yankees

187 days ago

Heartbeat of the Bronx said...

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Hey Chris,

Just wanted to stop by and thank you for becoming a fan of my work. I am glad that you enjoyed reading, and I look forward to checking out your own pieces in the future as well. Talk to you soon, and take care.

-Stephen (Heartbeat of the Bronx)

187 days ago

Dave Morrison said...

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Hey Chris,

Are you looking forward to the NBA season starting? How do you thin the Knicks are going to look this year with Mike running the show? How about Ewing Jr. wearing a Knicks uni, crazy stuff.

409 days ago

Steph Rockwood said...

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haha i would love to, if you got rid of that a-rod picture! lol naw im playin ... a lil competition never hurt neone ;) jus dont ask me to edit one about the yankees lol.

616 days ago

M G said...

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hey! congrats on the newhouse acceptance! I love Syracuse, it's amazing up here. Newhouse is an amazing experience and offers a lot of valuable education in the business! It should be your number one choice.

621 days ago

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