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Sam Panayotovich is a sportswriter and radio personality best known for his work with The Huffington Post and MVN's Outsider Radio. Born and raised in the Windy City, he has long passioned over Chicago sports teams, most notably the White Sox, Bears and (Jordan era) Bulls. And he's finally coming to terms with the Blackhawks after years of deprivation from W. W. Wirtz. Panayotovich currently serves as producer and main studio host for all MVN Live radio programming.

Web Site: MVN Live

BallHype Member since Nov. 30, 2007

Buy beer from Scottie Pippen!
mvn.com - 7/21/2008
Buy beer from Scottie Pippen!
— mvn.com — After failing to succeed athletically in Houston, Portland, Finland and his circus-style return to the Bulls, Pippen... decided to try his hand at other aspects of life. But after realizing that being a studio analyst or an assistant coach wasn’t exactly his cup of tea, Scottie packed up his things, returned to the Windy City and made the decision to because a salesman. The product? Miller Lite. (more) Buy beer from Scottie Pippen!

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Harden a risk-free move
mvn.com - 7/11/2008
Harden a risk-free move
— mvn.com — Leading the NL Central by a comfortable margin, the Chicago Cubs didn’t have to do anything to... respond to Milwaukee’s acquisition of CC Sabathia. With the best record in the National League and an incredible +110 run differential, it’s a pretty safe bet that the Cubs were going to make the playoffs before they stole Rich Harden from the A’s. It’s pretty clear that the Harden trade was made... (more) Harden a risk-free move

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mvn.com - 7/10/2008
Winning Ugly: Cabrera, Dye clash in dugout
— mvn.com — The 1983 White Sox team slogan applied perfectly to the eighth inning ruckus in the Chicago dugout.... While the Sox scored two runs in the frame to complete the comeback over the Royals, it wasn’t accomplished without some noticeable turmoil. Comcast SportsNet television cameras captured a livid Orlando Cabrera being restrained by teammates Jose Contreras and Dewayne Wise from charging after... (more) Winning Ugly: Cabrera, Dye clash in dugout

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mvn.com - 6/12/2008
Panayotovich Mock Draft: v. 2.0
— mvn.com — After earning national recognition last year for having the most accurate mock draft, I’ve got my work... cut out for me this summer. No worries though, I’m excited at the possibility of handing it to Chad Ford for the second year in a row come June 26. Remember, there is absolutely nothing set in stone at this point in time. Many changes will come about as team workouts begin in the next few ... (more) Panayotovich Mock Draft: v. 2.0

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Bulls to land Big Three?
mvn.com - 6/11/2008
Bulls to land Big Three?
— mvn.com — The two teams in the NBA Finals both possess a lethal trio of players: Bryant, Gasol, and... Odom of the Lakers, and Pierce, Garnett, and Allen for the Celtics. The way these players have molded with their teams, and the success that has followed, has undoubtedly warranted the Bulls attention. The idea of putting together their own Big Three is a proposition definitely worth entertaining. (more) Bulls to land Big Three?

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Swing and a miss: Bulls settle for Del Negro
mvn.com - 6/11/2008
Swing and a miss: Bulls settle for Del Negro
— mvn.com — After almost two months of pining for potential head coaching candidates, the Chicago Bulls’ search is finally... over, albeit in an untimely fashion. The organization took all the time in the world waiting for Mike D’Antoni, Avery Johnson and Doug Collins, yet when the third time wasn’t a charm—the Bulls frantically scrambled and rushed to come to terms with a man without any coaching ... (more) Swing and a miss: Bulls settle for Del Negro

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Paxson may return to Golden Dome
mvn.com - 6/4/2008
Paxson may return to Golden Dome
— mvn.com — Chicago Bulls general manager John Paxson has been rumored to be the leading candidate for the recently... vacated University of Notre Dame athletic director position. What does this mean for Doug Collins, who was rumored last week to be named as the next Chicago Bulls head coach? The biggest rumor out of Chicago today is that Collins will.. (more) Paxson may return to Golden Dome

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“Season Two” Premiere: Guillen demands change, Cubs continue hot streak, Rose vs. Beasley
mvn.com - 6/3/2008
“Season Two” Premiere: Guillen demands change, Cubs continue hot streak, Rose vs. Beasley
— mvn.com — Sam Panayotovich dives into Ozzie Guillen’s latest tirade, the status of the White Sox, a red hot... Cubs’ homestand and the controversial debate on who the Bulls should draft—Derrick Rose or Michael Beasley. Plus, is YouTube phenomenon-turned-mixed-martial-arts fighter Kimbo Slice the real deal, or was his nationally televised fight fixed? (more) “Season Two” Premiere: Guillen demands change, Cubs ...

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Garnett sweats Gatorade: Unfair advantage for Celtics!
mvn.com - 6/2/2008
Garnett sweats Gatorade: Unfair advantage for Celtics!
— mvn.com — Finally, the rebirth of the classic Celtics/Lakers rivalry tips off Thursday night in New England. Twenty-one years... removed from Bird vs. Magic, NBA fans will experience the showdown between new era superstars Kevin Garnett and Kobe Bryant. And while one has the uncanny ability to leap over speeding Aston Martins, the advantage undoubtedly lies within the man who sweats—you guessed it—Gatorade. (more) Garnett sweats Gatorade: Unfair advantage for Celtics!

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mvn.com - 6/1/2008
Steve Bartman sighting in Arizona
— mvn.com — If you’re from Chicago, you remember the play. The Cubs were five outs away from going to... the World Series. With one out in the top of the eighth inning in Game 6 of the National League Championship Series, Luis Castillo slapped a Mark Prior fastball toward the left field corner and Moises Alou sprinted toward the dividing brick wall. And while most fans with a grasp of baseball common sense.. (more) Steve Bartman sighting in Arizona

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Kobe Still Isn’t Michael
mvn.com - 5/31/2008
Kobe Still Isn’t Michael
— mvn.com — This might not be a surprise, considering I’m writing this for a Chicago-themed blog, but despite Kobe... Bryant’s heroics in this year’s playoffs, I still don’t think he’s in the same league as Michael Jordan. Put the comparisons to bed — as far as I’m concerned, Kobe still has a long way to go before he finds himself in MJ’s company. (more) Kobe Still Isn’t Michael

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Urlacher continues to dispute contract with Bears
mvn.com - 5/30/2008
Urlacher continues to dispute contract with Bears
— mvn.com — As ridiculous as it sounds, Urlacher is not happy with the nine-year, $57 million deal that he... signed in 2003. That’s right folks, a professional athlete is complaining that his mega multi-million dollar deal is not big enough. Go figure. (more) Urlacher continues to dispute contract with Bears

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Paging Chad Ford
mvn.com - 5/29/2008
Paging Chad Ford
— mvn.com — If you’re new to Southside, you’re probably wondering why I seemingly bring up Chad Ford’s name every... time I mention the NBA Draft. Sure, yours truly beat him last year for the bragging rights of “most accurate mock,” but there’s more to it than meets the eye.. (more) Paging Chad Ford

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mvn.com - 5/27/2008
Panayotovich Mock Draft: v. 1.0
— mvn.com — After earning national recognition last year for having the most accurate mock draft, I’ve got my work... cut out for me this summer. No worries though, I’m excited at the possibility of handing it to Chad Ford for the second year in a row come June 26.. (more) Panayotovich Mock Draft: v. 1.0

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Meet Carlos Quentin
mvn.com - 5/25/2008
Meet Carlos Quentin
— mvn.com — Trades during the winter meetings are a staple in baseball’s offseason today. It’s the time when franchises... realize that they can no longer afford their superstars and feel pressed to ship them off to bigger market clubs in return for up-and-coming prospects. The Minnesota Twins had to part ways with two-time Cy Young winner Johan Santana while the low budget Florida Marlins dealt both.. (more) Meet Carlos Quentin

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