Monthly Archives: June 2011

Federer Falls To Tsonga –

Posted on June 30, 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Roger Federer lost to his 12th seeded opponent in a five set quarterfinals match.  This marked the second straight year that Federer has lost in the quarterfinals.  Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, and Andy Murray all advanced to the semifinal round.  Djokovic is scheduled to … Continue reading →

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Maria Sharapova Reaches Semifinals –

Posted on June 28, 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Maria Sharapova advanced to the semifinals and will face Sabine Lisicki.  Sharapova won the Wimbledon title in 2004 and is likely to win the title again this year.  Quarterfinal matches on the men’s side include Roger Federer, Andy Murray, Novak Djokovic, and Rafael … Continue reading →

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Nadal Advances At Wimbledon –

Posted on June 23, 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Rafael Nadal advanced to the third round at Wimbledon and will face Gilles Muller.  Nadal is a ten time Grand Slam champion and is 16-0 at Wimbledon since losing to Federer in 2007.  Muller defeated Nadal in the second round … Continue reading →

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Pujols Out For Six Weeks –

Posted on June 21, 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Albert Pujols will be out for roughly six weeks with a fractured left wrist.  Pujols is a three time National League Most Valuable Player.  Pujols is hitting .279 on the year with 17 homeruns and 45 RBIs.  The St. Louis … Continue reading →

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McIlroy Wins U.S. Open –

Posted on June 20, 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Rory McIlroy won the U.S. Open by eight strokes and set a tournament record.  The 22 year old McIlroy also became the youngest player to win the U.S. Open since 1923.  McIlroy finished 16 under 268 for the Tournament.  To read … Continue reading →

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Clijsters To Miss Wimbledon –

Posted on June 17, 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Kim Clijsters injured her right foot and has withdrawn from Wimbledon.  Clijsters won the Australian Open and was the number two seed at Wimbledon which is scheduled to start on Monday.  Clijsters has made it to the semifinals at Wimbledon twice … Continue reading →

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Boston Bruins Win Stanley Cup –

Posted on June 16, 2011 by Jim Sutliff

The Boston Bruins won the Stanley Cup with a 4-0 victory in game seven of the series.  This marks the sixth time that the Bruins have won the Stanley Cup and the first time in 39 years.  The Bruins defeated … Continue reading →

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Shinnecock Hills To Host U.S. Open –

Posted on June 15, 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Shinnecock Hills has been chosen to host the U.S. Open in 2018.  This will mark the fifth time that Shinnecock Hills will host the U.S. Open.  The United States Golf Association made the announcement on Wednesday that the Open would return to … Continue reading →

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Dallas Mavericks Win NBA Title –

Posted on June 14, 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Dirk Nowitzki and the Dallas Mavericks won their first NBA Championship.  Nowitzki kicked in 21 points and grabbed 11 rebounds in a game six victory for the Mavericks.  The Miami Heat trailed in the second half and received another poor fourth … Continue reading →

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Ruler On Ice Wins Belmont –

Posted on June 12, 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Ruler on Ice won the Belmont Stakes in a time of 2:30:88.  Ruler on Ice took over the lead from the Kentucky Derby winner Shackleford in the straight.  Shackleford finished in fifth place and Animal Kingdom came in sixth.  This … Continue reading →

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Canucks: One Win Away –

Posted on June 11, 2011 by Jim Sutliff

The Vancouver Canucks won game five and have a three games to two lead in the best of seven series.  Vancouver Canucks goalie Roberto Loungo pitched a shutout against the Bruins in the 1-0 win.  Tim Thomas only gave up … Continue reading →

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Nowitzki Leads Mavericks –

Posted on June 9, 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Dirk Nowitzki led the Mavericks to another comeback victory in game four against the Miami Heat.  Nowitzki has been clutch in the fourth quarter all season but has moved it into high gear for the NBA Finals.  Nowitzki has scored more points in the … Continue reading →

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New York Ironman –

Posted on June 8, 2011 by Jim Sutliff

The New York Triathlon is likely to be the most expensive in the world.  World Triathlon Corp. officials have stated that the entry fee could reach $1,000.  A New York based triathlon will incur more expenses than in other areas.  However, … Continue reading →

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Bruins Win Game Three –

Posted on June 7, 2011 by Jim Sutliff

The Boston Bruins won game three and cut the Vancouver Canucks lead to only one game.  The 8-1 victory by the Bruins before their home crowd keeps the Stanley Cup finals competitive.  Game four will be played in Boston on Wednesday. … Continue reading →

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Miami Heat Take Game Three –

Posted on June 6, 2011 by Jim Sutliff

The Miami Heat won game three in Dallas by a score of 88-86.  The victory gives the Heat a two games to one lead over the Dallas Mavericks.  This was the second postseason home loss for the Mavericks this year.  … Continue reading →

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