Monthly Archives: June 2010

World Cup Rankings –

Posted on June 30, 2010 by Jim Sutliff

Yahoo! Sports has World Cup rankings of the final eight teams.  Spain is turning out to be a surprise team and has placed second in the rankings behind favorite Brazil.  Argentina is sitting third and Germany is in fourth place.  … Continue reading →

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Sweet 16 –

Posted on June 28, 2010 by Jim Sutliff

Wimbledon is down to the last 16 singles matches and they should be very competitive.  A Yahoo! Sports blog, Busted Racquet, has a preview of the top matches to watch.  There are three matches that have former grand slam champions … Continue reading →

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Germany Advances –

Posted on June 27, 2010 by Jim Sutliff

Germany defeated England 4-1 and advanced to the next match in the World Cup.  The match also had some controversy which will lead to discussions on goal-line technology. To read a related CBS Sports article, please click here: http://www.worldcup.cbssports.com/page/NewsDetail/0,,13041~2079522,00.html?tag=pageRow;pageContainer Jim … Continue reading →

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Edwin Jackson Tosses No-Hitter –

Posted on June 26, 2010 by Jim Sutliff

Arizona Diamobndbacks pitcher Edwin Jackson tossed a no-hitter against the Tampa Bay Devil Rays.  He threw 149 pitches and walked 8 batters on the day.  This was the third time the Devil Rays were no-hit since last July. To read … Continue reading →

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Strasburg K's 9 –

Posted on June 25, 2010 by Jim Sutliff

Strasburg struckout out nine batters in only six innings against the Royals but still lost.  Strasburg allowed just one run and nine singles but still received the first loss of his career.  He threw 95 pitches and 75 of them … Continue reading →

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America Advances –

Posted on June 23, 2010 by Jim Sutliff

America defeated Algeria 1-0 and advanced to the next round of the World Cup.  England also advanced with a win over Slovenia by a score of 1-0.  The two teams advanced to the next round from group C and both … Continue reading →

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2010 College World Series –

Posted on June 22, 2010 by Jim Sutliff

The 2010 College World Series has started and Florida has already been eliminated.  The College World Series is comprised of two four team double elimination tournaments.  The winners of each tournament meet in a best of three game series. To view … Continue reading →

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McDowell Wins Open –

Posted on June 21, 2010 by Jim Sutliff

Graeme McDowell won the U.S. Open title at Peeble Beach on Sunday.  McDowell is only 30 years old and his comeback surprised many last weekend.  McDowell only made 1 birdie on Sunady but he still managed to take home the … Continue reading →

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WSJ: World Cup –

Posted on June 20, 2010 by Jim Sutliff

The Wall Street Journal provides comprehensive World Cup coverage with stats, schedules, and articles.  Wednesday has several matches that may determine which teams advance in the World Cup.  America is still capable of advancing to the next round. To visit the … Continue reading →

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Mets Beat Yankees –

Posted on June 19, 2010 by Jim Sutliff

The Mets took game one of a three game weekend series with their rivals the New York Yankees.  A 4-0 victory put the Mets in position to win the subway series later on Saturday against the Yanks.  The Mets have … Continue reading →

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Lakers Win Title –

Posted on June 18, 2010 by Jim Sutliff

The Lakers beat the Celtics 83-79 to win the NBA Championship in Los Angelos.  Pau Gasol turned in a strong 4th quarter and finished with 19 points and 18 rebounds.  The win gave the Lakers their 16th NBA title. To … Continue reading →

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World Cup 2010 –

Posted on June 17, 2010 by Jim Sutliff

The World Cup has started and ESPN has all the action.  ESPN Soccernet has scores and schedules, videos, news coverage, and assorted features relating to the World Cup.  It is a one stop site for coverage of the World Cup. … Continue reading →

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A Look At Game Seven –

Posted on June 16, 2010 by Jim Sutliff

For only the second time since 1994, the NBA Finals will go to a game seven.  The Lakers handed the Celtics a big loss in game six and are looking to capitalize on momentum and Celtic injuries in game seven.  … Continue reading →

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Big 12 Survives –

Posted on June 15, 2010 by Jim Sutliff

The Big 12 survived by keeping the University of Texas and Oklahoma.  When UT and OU decided to stay with the conference other schools like Texas A&M, Texas Tech, and Oklahoma State also agreed.  Texas and Oklahoma will recieve an oversized … Continue reading →

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Celtics Take Game Five –

Posted on June 14, 2010 by Jim Sutliff

The Celtics are up 3-2 over the Lakers in the NBA Finals with game six heading back to Los Angelos.  Paul Pierce scored 27 points in the 92-86 win on Sunday night in Boston.  Game six will be on Tuesday … Continue reading →

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