Monthly Archives: July 2011

Bedard Traded To Red Sox –

Posted on July 31, 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Erik Bedard was traded from the Seattle Mariners to the Boston Red Sox.  The Red Sox acquired Bedard in a three way deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers.  Bedard is 4-7 on the year with a 3.45 E.R.A.  Josh Fields … Continue reading →

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Mets Trade Beltran –

Posted on July 28, 2011 by Jim Sutliff

The New York Mets traded  All-Star outfielder Carlos Beltran to the San Francisco Giants.  Currently, the Giants lead the National League West by three games and are attempting to improve their offense with the addition of Beltran.  The Mets will … Continue reading →

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NFL Lockout Ends –

Posted on July 26, 2011 by Jim Sutliff

The NFL Players Association voted to approve a deal and end the lockout.  The deal is for 10 years and there is not an opt-out clause.  Training camps are scheduled to begin for 10 teams on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.  The … Continue reading →

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Blyleven & Alomar Enter Hall Of Fame –

Posted on July 24, 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Bert Blyleven and Roberto Alomar were inducted into the Hall of Fame.  Bert Blyleven played for two World Series teams, had 287 career wins, 3,701 strikeouts, as well as 60 shutouts.  Roberto Alomar had 10 Gold Gloves and was an All-Star 12 times … Continue reading →

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NFL Lockout Continues –

Posted on July 23, 2011 by Jim Sutliff

The NFL lockout is likely to continue through the weekend as the NFL Players Association considers the owners latest proposal.  The NFL Players Association decided not to vote the last few days of the week and a vote over the weekend may not happen.  … Continue reading →

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Mets Win As Reyes Returns –

Posted on July 20, 2011 by Jim Sutliff

The New York Mets improved their record to 48-48 with a 4-2 win over the Cardinals.  Jose Reyes returned to the lineup and was 2 for 5 on the day.   Reyes is hitting a Major League leading .355 this season.  Isringhausen … Continue reading →

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Sweden Finishes Third At World Cup –

Posted on July 17, 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Sweden defeated France 2-1 to take third place at the Women’s World Cup.  Sweden was undefeated at the World Cup until losing in the semifinals to Japan.  Japan will play America for the World Cup.  To read a related Bloomberg Sports … Continue reading →

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All-Star Game Recap –

Posted on July 16, 2011 by Jim Sutliff

The 2011 All-Star Game and home field advantage in the World Series was won by the National League.  Major League Baseball has a recap of the All-Star Game, the Home Run Derby, and other All-Star Game events.  In addition, MLB.com offers … Continue reading →

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Lewis Leads British Open –

Posted on July 14, 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Tom Lewis shot a 65 in the first round of the British Open.  Lewis set a record for an amatuer at the British Open with the round of 65.  The previous record of 66 was set by Frank Stranahan, Justin … Continue reading →

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NL Wins All-Star Game –

Posted on July 13, 2011 by Jim Sutliff

The National League won the All-Star game by a score of 5-1 over the American League.  The win gives the National League home field advantage in the World Series.  Prince Fielder hit a three run home run and was the All-Star … Continue reading →

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Cano Wins Home Run Derby –

Posted on July 12, 2011 by Jim Sutliff

New York Yankees second baseman Robinson Cano won the All-Star game Home Run Derby.  Cano beat the Red Sox Adrian Gonzalez 12-11 in the final round.  The only other second baseman to win the Home Run Derby was Ryan Sandberg in … Continue reading →

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Halladay & Weaver To Start All-Star Game –

Posted on July 11, 2011 by Jim Sutliff

The starting pitchers for the All-Star game will be Roy Halladay of the Philadelphia Phillies and Jared Weaver of the Los Angeles Angels.  The All-Star game is scheduled for Tuesday night. To read a related Bloomberg Sports article, please click … Continue reading →

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15 Players To Miss All-Star Game –

Posted on July 10, 2011 by Jim Sutliff

The total number of players to miss the All-Star game this year has climbed to 15.  David Price and Placido Polanco had to withdraw due to game related injuries.  In addition, five pitchers started on Sunday so they will not be allowed to … Continue reading →

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Jeter Hits 3,000 –

Posted on July 9, 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Derek Jeter hit a solo homerun for his 3,000th career hit.  Jeter is only the 28th player to ever hit the 3,ooo mark and he is the only player to reach the mark as a New York Yankee.  Wade Boggs is the only … Continue reading →

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NHL Stanley Cup –

Posted on July 8, 2011 by Jim Sutliff

The Stanley Cup went to the Boston Bruins with a game seven victory over the Vancouver Canucks.  NHL.com, the site for the National Hockey League, has all the stats from the series and the three rounds of playoffs leading up to … Continue reading →

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