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Dave Holcomb

Dave Holcomb is a sports writer for FanSided and FanRag Sports. At Fansided, he focuses on breaking news articles while at FanRag, Holcomb analyzes the biggest topics in the NFL, NHL, college football and basketball through featured pieces.He was formally a fantasy sports columnist at The Sports Network, and still hosts a weekly Fantasy Football Podcast for FanRag every Monday. Sports fans can also hear Holcomb's weekly live online radio show "Weekend Sports Huddle" on WRSP Radio every Saturday morning.Holcomb graduated from the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University in 2013. He was born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania until he turned 13 and moved to Bergen County, New Jersey. He currently resides in Wilmington, DE.

Mar 28, 2017; Saint Paul, MN, USA; Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin (8) celebrates his goal against the Minnesota Wild at Xcel Energy Center. The Capitals defeated the Wild 5-4 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports

Capitals clinch Presidents’ Trophy with victory against Rangers

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Sep 30, 2016; St. Louis, MO, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow (51) pitches during the first inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Kane-USA TODAY Sports

Report: Pirates name Tyler Glasnow 5th starter

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Mar 24, 2017; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; New York Islanders center John Tavares (91) takes the ice for warm-ups against the Pittsburgh Penguins at the PPG PAINTS Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Islanders captain John Tavares needs help leaving ice vs. Devils

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MESA, AZ - MARCH 09: Kris Bryant

Cubs sign MVP Kris Bryant to record deal for a second service year MLB player

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Feb 9, 2017; Denver, CO, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins center Eric Fehr (16) in the third period against the Colorado Avalanche at the Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

NHL Trade: Maple Leafs acquire Eric Fehr from Penguins

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Apr 5, 2016; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Ottawa Senators right wing Curtis Lazar (27) tries to control the puck following a shot on Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Matthew Murray (30) in the second period at the Canadian Tire Centre. Mandatory Credit: Marc DesRosiers-USA TODAY Sports

Flames acquire former first-round pick Curtis Lazar

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Jan 15, 2017; Kansas City, MO, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker James Harrison (92) reacts after a quarterback sack during the third quarter against the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Divisional playoff game at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports

Steelers re-sign fan favorite James Harrison to two-year deal

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Mar 1, 2016; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks guard Jimmer Fredette (32) drives to the basket past Portland Trail Blazers guard Brian Roberts (2) during the second half at Madison Square Garden. The Trail Blazers defeated the Knicks 104-85. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports

Former BYU guard Jimmer Fredette seeking NBA return

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Jan 4, 2017; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Colorado Avalanche right wing Jarome Iginla (12) skates during the warmup period against the Calgary Flames at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-USA TODAY Sports

NHL Trade Rumors: Los Angeles Kings showing interest in Jarome Iginla

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NFL Rumors: Browns still don’t plan to franchise tag WR Terrelle Pryor

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Jan 1, 2017; Tampa, FL, USA; Carolina Panthers defensive end Mario Addison (97) rushes against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half at Raymond James Stadium. Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeated the Carolina Panthers 17-16. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Mario Addison signs three-year extension with Carolina Panthers

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Dec 24, 2016; Orchard Park, NY, USA; Buffalo Bills running back LeSean McCoy (25) runs with the ball for a touchdown as Miami Dolphins defensive end Jason Jones (98) defends during the second half at New Era Field. The Dolphins beat the Bills 34-31 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Hoffman-USA TODAY Sports

LeSean McCoy thanks Buffalo fans in Instagram message

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Mar 25, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Indiana Hoosiers head coach Tom Crean talks to forward Collin Hartman (30) during the second half in a semifinal game against the North Carolina Tar Heels in the East regional of the NCAA Tournament at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports

Indiana’s Collin Hartman proposes to girlfriend on Senior Night

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Feb 25, 2017; Goodyear, AZ, USA; Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher Ariel Hernandez (69) walks off the mound as the field sprinkler system start up unexpectedly in the bottom of the eighth inning against the Cleveland Indians during a spring training game at Goodyear Ballpark. Mandatory Credit: Sam Greene/Cincinnati Enquirer via USA TODAY Sports

Sprinklers interrupt Indians-Reds spring training game

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Feb 1, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (4) celebrates during the fourth quarter against the Toronto Raptors at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports

Celtics G Isaiah Thomas records redemption dunk in practice

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Mar 30, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; McDonald's All-American guard Aaliyah Wilson (2) is introduced before the McDonald's High School All-American Game at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports

Zion Williamson drops 51 points, pulls off ridiculous dunk in high school state championship

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