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Cody Rivera

Joined: Apr 24, 2018

Cody has been a member of the FanSided family since May 2018, and has also written for SB Nation and various other sports outlets. He is a (sometimes too obsessed) fan of the Boston sports teams, from the Celtics, to the Sox, to the Pats, to the Bruins. If he is watching college sports, he is probably rooting for the Michigan Wolverines. "Moneyball" is his all-time favorite baseball movie, and he also enjoys a nice, clean jumpshot. Cody is a graduate of Western Illinois University with a degree in journalism, and you can follow him on Twitter (@codyrivera23) and on Instagram (@realcodyrivera). He can be reached via email at crivera0012@yahoo.com.

SAN JOSE, CA - MAY 06: David Perron #57 of the Vegas Golden Knights skates against the San Jose Sharks in Game Six of the Western Conference Second Round during the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at SAP Center on May 6, 2018 in San Jose, California. (Photo by Rocky W. Widner/NHL/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** David Perron

Each NHL team’s most famous superfan

BOSTON - OCTOBER 20: Boston Red Sox pitchers Chris Sale, left, and Rick Porcello share a laugh in the bullpen as the Red Sox hold a practice at Fenway Park in Boston to prepare for the upcoming start of the World Series on Oct. 20, 2018. (Photo by John Tlumacki/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)

At last, Chris Sale is bulking up

DETROIT, MI - DECEMBER 31: Detroit Lions head football coach Jim Caldwell. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)

Jim Caldwell brings valuable experience to Dolphins’ coaching staff

PHOENIX, AZ - AUGUST 02: Madison Bumgarner #40 of the San Francisco Giants reacts in the first inning of the MLB game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field on August 2, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Jennifer Stewart/Getty Images)

Madison Bumgarner right to be upset about use of ‘opener’

ARLINGTON, TEXAS - JANUARY 05: Dak Prescott #4 of the Dallas Cowboys looks for an open receiver against the Seattle Seahawks in the fourth quarter during the Wild Card Round at AT&T Stadium on January 05, 2019 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)

Dak Prescott is looking for big money from Cowboys

ANN ARBOR, MI - SEPTEMBER 17: Quarterback Tom Brady of the New England Patriots laughs with head coach Jim Harbaugh of the Michigan Wolverines after they played catch before a game against the Colorado Buffaloes at Michigan Stadium on September 17, 2016 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. (Photo by Duane Burleson/Getty Images)

Does Michigan need a Tom Brady statue? Jim Harbaugh thinks so

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 27: Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred speaks to the media during an announcement between MLB and MGM Resorts International at the Office of the Commissioner on Tuesday, November 27, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Alex Trautwig/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

Baseball purists can relax for a few more seasons

FOXBOROUGH, MA - DECEMBER 02: Kirk Cousins #8 of the Minnesota Vikings runs off the field after the New England Patriots defeated the Minnesota Vikings 24-10 at Gillette Stadium on December 2, 2018 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)

Kirk Cousins and Vikings have plenty to make up for in 2019

ATLANTA, GA - FEBRUARY 3: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots celebrates his sixth Super Bowl victory with a win over the Los Angeles Rams in Super Bowl LIII at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on February 3, 2019. (Staff Photo By Christopher Evans/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald)

We are living in the decade of pro sports dynasties

MIAMI, FL - DECEMBER 29: Kyler Murray #1 of the Oklahoma Sooners reacts after losing to the Alabama Crimson Tide in the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Capital One Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium on December 29, 2018 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Kyler Murray continuing to flirt with the NFL

PORTLAND, OR - DECEMBER 30: Nik Stauskas #6 of the Portland Trail Blazers looks on during the game against the Philadelphia 76ers on December 30, 2018 at the Moda Center Arena in Portland, Oregon. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Cameron Browne/NBAE via Getty Images)

Nik Stauskas, Wade Baldwin traded for third time in four days

DENVER, CO - NOVEMBER 13: James Ennis #8 of the Houston Rockets plays the Denver Nuggets at the Pepsi Center on November 13, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

Sixers continue to pile on by adding James Ennis at trade deadline

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 30: Otto Porter Jr. #22 of the Washington Wizards reacts to a foul against the Indiana Pacers during the first half at Capital One Arena on January 30, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

The Wizards traded Otto Porter Jr. to the Bulls for what?

KANSAS CITY, MO - JANUARY 20: Quarterback Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs attempts to brake away against middle linebacker Kyle Van Noy #53 of the New England Patriots during the first half of the AFC Championship Game at Arrowhead Stadium on January 20, 2019 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Peter G. Aiken/Getty Images)

Top 10 favorites to win Super Bowl 54

Quarterback for the New England Patriots Tom Brady is surrounded by journalists as he celebrates with head Coach Bill Belichick after winning Super Bowl LIII against the Los Angeles Rams at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on February 3, 2019. (Photo by TIMOTHY A. CLARY / AFP) (Photo credit should read TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images)

You might hate the Patriots, but you need to appreciate them

KANSAS CITY, MO - JANUARY 20: Quarterback Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs throws a pass down field during the first half of the AFC Championship Game against the New England Patriots at Arrowhead Stadium on January 20, 2019 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Peter G. Aiken/Getty Images)

Patrick Mahomes wins best offensive player award, and it wasn’t even a debate