Monthly Archives: August 2008

Mets Take First –

Posted on August 28, 2008 by Jim Sutliff

The Mets have taken back first place by beating the Phillies 6-3. Stokes had his first win as a Met and Daniel Murphy broke the tie with a double. To view the link, please click here: http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/recap;_ylt=Aoi1FJQEWEUq5uogg80o3_o5nYcB?gid=280827122 Jim Sutliff

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Mets Rally –

Posted on August 20, 2008 by Jim Sutliff

The Mets had another come from behind victory and this time it came at the expense of the Braves. A five run rally in the 8th helped the Mets take their 10th game in the last 13. With the win … Continue reading →

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Tom Brady May Sit Out –

Posted on August 17, 2008 by Jim Sutliff

Tom Brady may sit out of another game due to a continued foot injury. This injury has plagued Brady and the Patriots for a long time and his rest in the pre-season is important.  To view the link, please click … Continue reading →

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Yanks Lose; Mets Win –

Posted on August 16, 2008 by Jim Sutliff

The Yankees lose and the Mets win, music to my ears. The mets now have a 4 game winning streak as they continue to drive toward the division title. The Yankees dropped a game due to a wild pitch. To … Continue reading →

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Favre To Get Rude Awakening –

Posted on August 14, 2008 by Jim Sutliff

Brett Favre is to have a rude awakening from the New York media. That’s a comment by Boomer Esiason concerning the Jets new acquisition. Boomer can speak from personal knowledge as he also came to New York at the end … Continue reading →

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Yanks Lose Again –

Posted on August 13, 2008 by Jim Sutliff

A three run homerun for the Twins finished the Yankees road trip and is a signal of things to come. The Yankees completed a 10 game road trip which saw them drop 7 of the games. The Yankee tradition of … Continue reading →

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China 2-0 In Diving –

Posted on August 11, 2008 by Jim Sutliff

Chinese divers are now 2-0 after winning the first two golde medals for diving in the olympics. China has become a superpower in the world of diving at a time when America has lost its shine in the field. However, … Continue reading →

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Phelps Wins Gold –

Posted on August 10, 2008 by Jim Sutliff

Michael Phelps has won his first gold medal and hopes to win more in the next few days. Phelps came into the games as a heavy favorite as did not disappoint. To view a related article, please click here: http://sports.yahoo.com/olympics/beijing/swimming/news?slug=ap-swm-timdahlberg-081008&prov=ap&type=lgns … Continue reading →

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Minor League Money –

Posted on August 10, 2008 by Jim Sutliff

Michael Ozanian of Forbes has an article discussing the finances of minor league baseball teams. They have come a long way since the days of being mere training camps. To view a related article, please click here: http://www.forbes.com/sportsbusiness/2008/08/06/baseball-minors-sacramento-biz-sports-cz_mo_0806minors.html Jim Sutliff

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Let The Games Begin –

Posted on August 9, 2008 by Jim Sutliff

The Olympics have started and the first gold medal has gone to Katerina Emmons in the 10 meter air rifle. To view a related article, please click here: http://sports.yahoo.com/olympics/beijing/shooting/news;_ylt=Ako0sxDLL06MPIgIMruW8juVTZd4?slug=ap-sho-womens10mairrifle&prov=ap&type=lgns Jim Sutliff

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Jets Land Favre –

Posted on August 7, 2008 by Jim Sutliff

Brett Favre has joined the J-E-T-S. In a shocker of a deal the Jets have acquired a future Hall of Fame quarterback. Favre will be making $12 million for the season and fans hope that will pay dividends in the … Continue reading →

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Brett Favre Returns –

Posted on August 4, 2008 by Jim Sutliff

The NFL and the Green Bay Packers are getting ready for the return of Brett Favre to the NFL. His return from retirement will set off a battle for the starting quarterback position between him and Aaron Rodgers. Or, in … Continue reading →

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Yanks Blanked –

Posted on August 2, 2008 by Jim Sutliff

The New York Yankees took a hit and got blanked 1-0 by the Angels. The Angels scored the only run of the game in the 9th inning. To view a related article, please click here: http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601079&sid=a9t8NAVJLegE&refer=home Jim Sutliff

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Mega Trades-

Posted on August 1, 2008 by Jim Sutliff

Baseball was witness to some mega trades over the last couple of days. Griffey, Rodriguez and Ramirez all found new homes. To view a related article, please click here: http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601079&sid=arzBParv1Kp8&refer=home Jim Sutliff

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