Monthly Archives: September 2010

Stanford Makes Top Ten –

Posted on September 29, 2010 by Jim Sutliff

Jim Harbaugh has the Stanford Cardinals sitting at 4-0 and in the top ten.  Stanford will be playing at number four ranked Oregon this weekend and a victory could raise their hopes of a National Championship.  The high powered Stanford … Continue reading →

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Phillies Clinch Title –

Posted on September 28, 2010 by Jim Sutliff

The Philadelphia Phillies improved their record to 94-63 and cliched the National League East title.  This is the fourth consecutive NL East title for the Phillies who are playing their best baseball of the year.  The Phillies are 20-5 in … Continue reading →

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Jets Beat Dolphins –

Posted on September 27, 2010 by Jim Sutliff

The New York Jets beat the Miami Dolphins by a score of 31-23.  The Dolphins defense only gave up two touchdowns in their previous two games.  The Jets are now 2-1 on the season and tied for first with the … Continue reading →

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Nets Trade Talks –

Posted on September 24, 2010 by Jim Sutliff

The New Jersey Nets are reported to be in talks to bring Carmelo Anthony to the Nets.  The Nets would acquire Anthony in a four team trade that would cost them first round draft picks and forward Derrick Favors.  Big … Continue reading →

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Giants Fall To Second Place –

Posted on September 23, 2010 by Jim Sutliff

The San Francisco Giants were shutout again and it sent the team in to second place in the NL West.  The Padres beat the Dodgers and moved one half a game ahead of the slumping Giants.  Four of the last … Continue reading →

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Els Elected To Hall –

Posted on September 22, 2010 by Jim Sutliff

Ernie Els was elected to the World Golf Hall of Fame on the first vote.   Els received 66% of the vote and the induction ceremony will be on May 9th.  President George H.W. Bush was selected for lifetime achievement. To … Continue reading →

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Colorado Aims For 2011 –

Posted on September 21, 2010 by Jim Sutliff

The University of Colorado may be moving to the PAC-10 in 2011 rather than in 2012.  Colorado may work out an arrangement with the Big-12 to switch conferences one year earlier than originally planned.  The University of Utah will be making … Continue reading →

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Manning vs. Manning –

Posted on September 20, 2010 by Jim Sutliff

Peyton Manning and the Indianapolis Colts Defeated Eli Manning and the Giants by a score of 38-14.  Peyton threw for 255 yards and three touchdowns on the day.  The Colts are now 1-1 on the year and travel to play … Continue reading →

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Torre Leaves Dodgers –

Posted on September 18, 2010 by Jim Sutliff

This will be the final season for Joe Torre with the Los Angeles Dodgers.  Torre spent three seasons with the Dodgers and won two National League West titles.  There is speculation that Torre may return to manage the New York Mets.  … Continue reading →

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Nadal Endorsements –

Posted on September 17, 2010 by Jim Sutliff

Rafael Nadal is the youngest winner of the career Grand Slam and may become the top earner in the game of tennis.  Nadal has already moved pass Federer to gain the number one ranking in the world.  At only 24, Nadal … Continue reading →

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MLB Triple Crown –

Posted on September 16, 2010 by Jim Sutliff

The Triple Crown race is heating up in the National League this year.  Gonzalez, Votto, and Pujols, are all in the running for each batting title.  Currently, Gonzalez is in first place for RBI’s with 106 and batting average at .341.  Gonzalez is in … Continue reading →

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Year of the Pitcher –

Posted on September 15, 2010 by Jim Sutliff

Strikeouts are rising in the 2010 season which is being called the year of the pitcher.  Pitchers have the upper hand over hitters similar to the 60’s and 70’s.  Strikeout totals and per nine innings are at record numbers.  Lincecum is making a run at another … Continue reading →

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Nadal Wins Open –

Posted on September 14, 2010 by Jim Sutliff

Rafael Nadal completed the last leg of his career Grand Slam with a win at the U.S. Open.  Nadel defeated Novak Djokovic in four sets on Monday.  Djokovic was the third seed in the tournament and defeated Roger Federer to … Continue reading →

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NFL Week One –

Posted on September 13, 2010 by Jim Sutliff

ESPN is a great site to check out NFL scores, stats, stories and standings.  The football season started this week with big wins by the Redskins and the Texans.  Monday night football features match-ups between Baltimore and New York in the early … Continue reading →

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Clijsters Wins 3rd Open Title –

Posted on September 12, 2010 by Jim Sutliff

Kim Clijsters won her third U.S. Open in straight sets in a match that lasted 59 minutes.  Clijsters defeated Vera Zvonareva 6-2, 6-1 on Saturday night.  The last time a U.S. Open women’s final lasted three sets was in 1995.    … Continue reading →

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