Monthly Archives: March 2011

NBA Lockout –

Posted on March 11, 2011 by Jim Sutliff

The NBA players union and the league are preparing for a possible lockout.  The collective bargaining agreement will expire on June 30th and the union distributed a 56 page handbook to the players.  Instructions for handling expenses and the media were included … Continue reading →

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Doral –

Posted on March 10, 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Martin Kaymer is the new number one but things could change after Doral.  The tournament at Doral started and PGATOUR.com has all of the action.  Every player and every shot is updated on the site in real time. To visit … Continue reading →

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Pittsburgh Penguins Bylsma Gets Contract –

Posted on March 9, 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Pittsburgh Penguins coach Dan Bylsma landed a 3 year contract extension.  Bylsma is credited with leading the Penguins to the 2009 Stanley Cup victory over the Detroit Red Wings.  Bylsma has a winning percentage of .649 which gives him the highest percentage … Continue reading →

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Kevin Kolb Trade Talk –

Posted on March 8, 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Kevin Kolb is starting to attract attention from at least three NFL teams.  A quality quarterback  like Kevin Kolb could bring the Philadelphia Eagles a first round draft choice, money, and/or a top position player.  Kevin Kolb is the back-up quarterback … Continue reading →

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Ohio State Defeats Wisconsin –

Posted on March 7, 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Ohio State defeated Wisconsin by a score of 93-65 in Columbus Ohio.  The number one ranked Ohio State Buckeyes have only lost two games on the year.  The Buckeyes had a strong finish to their season and are hoping for the top … Continue reading →

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NFL & Players Extend Contract –

Posted on March 4, 2011 by Jim Sutliff

The players’ union and the NFL agreed to a 7 day contract extension.  The extension will provide more time for negotiators to work out an agreement and avoid a work stoppage.  Wihout an extension the collective bargaining agreement would have expired last … Continue reading →

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Ty Corbin Signs With Utah Jazz –

Posted on March 3, 2011 by Jim Sutliff

The Utah Jazz signed Ty Corbin to coach the team.  Ty Corbin replaces Jerry Sloan as the Jazz coach and will have a multiyear contract.  Specific details of the contract have not been disclosed. To read a related Wall Street Journal … Continue reading →

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San Jose Sharks Sign Goaltender –

Posted on March 2, 2011 by Jim Sutliff

The San Jose Sharks signed their golatender Antti Niemi to a four year deal for $15.2 million.  Niemi is partially responsible for the Sharks making the playoffs and being first in the Pacific Division.  Niemi helped to lead the Chicago … Continue reading →

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NFL Return To Los Angeles –

Posted on March 1, 2011 by Jim Sutliff

One stadium planner is attempting to bring a professional football team to Los Angeles.  The stadium planner hopes that one of the 32 NFL teams will make the move to Los Angeles and a new 75,000 seat stadium.  The stadium … Continue reading →

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