Monthly Archives: July 2011

South Korea Lands 2018 Winter Olympics –

Posted on July 6, 2011 by Jim Sutliff

South Korea will host the 2018 Winter Olmpic games in the city of Pyeongchang.  The winning bid needed 48 of the 95 votes cast and Pyeongchang received 63 votes in the first round.  South Korea beat out competing bids by … Continue reading →

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Djokovic Wins Wimbledon Title –

Posted on July 3, 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Novak Djokovic defeated Rafael Nadal in four sets to win the Wimbledon title.  This is the first time that Djokovic has won Wimbledon and it brings his record to 48-1 this year.  Djokovic is now the number one ranked tennis … Continue reading →

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Kvitova Tops Sharapova At Wimbledon –

Posted on July 2, 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Petra Kvitova defeated Maria Sharapova 6-3, 6-4, to win the Wimbledon Title.  The victory gave Kvitova her first Grand Slam title at age 21.  Kvitova is one of only a few left handers to win at Wimbledon.  Sharapova was expected to win the … Continue reading →

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Lester Wins 10th For Red Sox –

Posted on July 1, 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Jon Lester picked up win number 10 on the year with a 5-2 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies.  Lester pitched 7 strong innings and did not give up an earned run on the day.  The win helped the Red Sox avoid being … Continue reading →

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