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Cody Rivera

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

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CLEVELAND, OH - SEPTEMBER 9, 2018: Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger #7 and wide receiver Antonio Brown #84 of the Pittsburgh Steelers walk onto the field in the third quarter of a game against the Cleveland Browns on September 9, 2018 at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio. The game ended in a tie 21-21. (Photo by: 2018 Nick Cammett/Diamond Images/Getty Images)

Antonio Brown doubles down on criticism of Ben Roethlisberger

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ATLANTA, GA - FEBRUARY 03: Todd Gurley II #30 of the Los Angeles Rams gestures while he is on the bench in the second half during Super Bowl LIII at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on February 3, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Arthritis seems to be reason for Rams limiting Todd Gurley in playoffs

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DENVER, CO - SEPTEMBER 30: Washington Nationals right fielder Bryce Harper (34) adjusts his hat before taking the field during the final regular season game of the 2018 season against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. (Photo by Jonathan Newton / The Washington Post via Getty Images)

Giants show they are ready for star power with Bryce Harper

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OAKLAND, CA - DECEMBER 24: General View of the interior of the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum from an elevation position during the regular season NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders on Monday, Dec. 24, 2018 at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum in Oakland, Calif. (Photo by Ric Tapia/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Raiders aren’t going anywhere in 2019 after all

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NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 09: (NEW YORK DAILIES OUT) CC Sabathia #52 of the New York Yankees in action against the Boston Red Sox in Game Four of the American League Division Series at Yankee Stadium on October 9, 2018 in the Bronx borough of New York City. The Red Sox defeated the Yankees 4-3. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

CC Sabathia will leave behind a legacy to be proud of

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PITTSBURGH, PA - DECEMBER 30: Antonio Brown #84 of the Pittsburgh Steelers looks on during warmups prior to the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Heinz Field on December 30, 2018 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)

Antonio Brown likes tweet about trade to Packers

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FORT MYERS, FL - FEBRUARY 15: Xander Bogaerts #2 of the Boston Red Sox participates in an infielder drill during a spring training workout in Fort Myers, Florida on February 15, 2019. (Staff Photo By Christopher Evans/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald via Getty Images)

Xander Bogaerts has the makings of a Red Sox lifer

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BOSTON, MA - JULY 12: Dustin Pedroia #15 of the Boston Red Sox looks on from the dugout before the game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Fenway Park on July 12, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Dustin Pedroia would not have had 2017 knee surgery if he had known more

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CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 17: Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers throws a pass against the New Orleans Saints in the second quarter during their game at Bank of America Stadium on December 17, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)

Ron Rivera is determined to make life easier for Cam Newton

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NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 21: NBA Commissioner Adam Silver speaks to the media after the Board of Governors meetings on September 21, 2018 at the St. Regis Hotel in New York City. 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 Michelle Farsi/NBAE via Getty Images)

Adam Silver not interested in replacing Roger Goodell as NFL commissioner

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CENTENNIAL CO - DECEMBER 31: President of Football Operations and General Manager John Elway, of the Denver Broncos, speaks to media, at UCHealth Training Center, after he relieved Head Coach Vance Joseph of his duties on December 31, 2018 in Centennial, Colorado. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post via Getty Images)

John Elway is getting dragged on Twitter for Joe Flacco trade

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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

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MIAMI, FL - SEPTEMBER 18: Bryce Harper #34 of the Washington Nationals bats against the Miami Marlins at Marlins Park on September 18, 2018 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images)

Is it time to take a Bryce Harper short-term deal rumor seriously?

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SAN ANTONIO, TX - FEBRUARY 09: San Antonio Commanders running back David Cobb (27) runs the ball during the AAF game between the San Diego Fleet and the San Antonio Commanders on February 9, 2019 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas. (Photo by Daniel Dunn/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

AAF opening night ratings suggest league will be a big hit with fans

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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

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