Monthly Archives: May 2011

Verlander Throws Second No-Hitter –

Posted on May 8, 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Justin Verlander threw his second career no-hitter on Saturday night in Toronto.  Verlander only allowed one base runner all game with an eighth inning walk.  Jack Morris threw a no-hitter in 1984 and was the last Detroit Tiger to pitch … Continue reading →

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Uncle Mo Scratched From Kentucky Derby –

Posted on May 6, 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Uncle Mo has been scratched from the Kentucky Derby due to a stomach ailment.  The Kentucky Derby is the first Triple Crown race and Uncle Mo was one of top names in the field.  Uncle Mo finished last season as the two year old … Continue reading →

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Lakers Drop Game Two –

Posted on May 5, 2011 by Jim Sutliff

The Los Angeles Lakers dropped game two of the Western Conference Semi-Finals to the Dallas Mavericks.  Dallas won 93-81 and have taken the first two games of the series in Los Angeles.  Dirk Nowitzki had another strong performance for the Mavericks … Continue reading →

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Pac-10 Signs Deal With ESPN & Fox –

Posted on May 4, 2011 by Jim Sutliff

The Pac-10 Conference signed a 12 year television deal with ESPN and Fox that is worth $3 billion.  The deal covers football, basketball and some Olympic events.  It also allows the Pac-10 to keep some events exclusive for a cable … Continue reading →

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Mavs Win Game One Over Lakers –

Posted on May 3, 2011 by Jim Sutliff

The Dallas Mavericks won game one 96-94 over the Los Angeles Lakers.  Dirk Nowitzki had 28 points and 14 rebounds in the effort.  The Dallas win in Los Angeles gives them home field advantage for the remaining best of seven playoff series.  … Continue reading →

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Indians Sweep Tigers –

Posted on May 2, 2011 by Jim Sutliff

The Cleveland Indians improved their record to 19-8 on the season.  Cleveland has the best record in the Major Leagues and have won 13 straight home games.  The Indians have already swept five series this season which is one more than all of … Continue reading →

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Predators Even Series With Canucks –

Posted on May 1, 2011 by Jim Sutliff

The Nashville Predators beat the Vancouver Canucks in double overtime by a score of 2-1.  The overtime victory by the Predators tied the series at one game.  Pekka Rinne stopped 32 shots on goal for the Pedators.  Game three will take … Continue reading →

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