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words @FanSided and @TotalSportsLive. Previous stops: DraftKings Nation, Metro & Philly Tribune| God bless beekeepers| jovan.alford@gmail.com

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Jovan Alford’s Biography

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Hello, my name is Jovan Alford and I am a May 2014 graduate of La Salle University with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication with a double track in mass communication and journalism. I am the owner/founder of my own sports site called Total Sports Live which covers Philadelphia collegiate and pro sports. Also at La Salle, I had my own sports radio show called Total Sports Live in which I did for all four years.

I write for various sports websites and outlets such as the Huffington Post and Cover…

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Tempo lands Aneesah Morrow in trade with Sun ahead of deadline

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| Total Sports Live
With the WNBA trade deadline on the horizon, the Toronto Tempo, who are currently 5.5 games out of the eighth and final playoff spot, have made a move to bolster their roster for the stretch run and future. According to ESPN’s Alexa Philippou, the Tempo traded the rights to Maria Kliundikova and a 2028 second-round pick to the Connecticut Sun in exchange for forward Aneesah Morrow. Morrow is in her second season after being taken with the seventh overall pick by the Sun in the 2025 WNBA Draft.
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Yankees' Sneaky Signing During Trade Deadline Chaos Helps With Depth Original

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| New York Yankees On SI
The New York Yankees still need to make a move at the deadline. Former Chicago Cubs catcher Christian Bethancourt will be joining the New York Yankees' organization. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports | USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Connect As we get closer to the MLB trade deadline on Monday evening, New York Yankees fans are waiting to see if general manager Brian Cashman will make a move to address the catcher position, which has been a clear weak link this season.
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Ivan Herrera Trade Could Have Big Appeal for Yankees Despite Flaws Original

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The Yankees are doing their due diligence in the catcher market ahead of the trade deadline. St. Louis Cardinals catcher Ivan Herrera (48) hits a single against the Los Angeles Angels during the first inning at Angel Stadium. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect As we inch closer to the August 3rd trade deadline on Monday, fans around the Bronx are wondering if the New York Yankees will address their catcher position, and if so, who will they acquire?
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What was your first job as a journalist?

My first opportunity that somebody gave me the chance to write was being apart of a site called Philly Sports Nut.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes I have used a typewriter back in middle school to do a literature paper.

What tools and software do you use to do your job?

The tools and software I use is my laptop, ipod touch, android smartphone, Microsoft Word, and Windows 7.