Author Archives: Jim Sutliff

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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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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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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BCS Bowl 2012 Dates –

Posted on April 27, 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Four of the Five BCS bowl games still have a tentative schedule.  The BCS National Championship game is one of the dates that may be rescheduled.  Currently, the BCS National Championship game is scheduled for January 9th but it could be moved … Continue reading →

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Cubs Comeback To Defeat Dodgers –

Posted on April 23, 2011 by Jim Sutliff

The Chicago Cubs rallied for five runs in the eighth inning to defeat the Dodgers 10-8.  The five run rally lasted for nine batters and was capped off with a two run double by Jeff Baker.  The Los Angeles Dodgers had won … Continue reading →

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Lakers And Spurs Win –

Posted on April 21, 2011 by Jim Sutliff

The Los Angeles Lakers and the San Antonio Spurs both won game two of their series.  The Lakers defeated the New Orleans Hornets 87-78 to tie the series 1-1.  San Antonio won 93-87 to even their series with the Memphis Grizzlies.  In … Continue reading →

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MLB To Run Dodger Operations –

Posted on April 20, 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Major League Baseball is expected to run the day to day operations of the Los Angeles Dodgers.  The Dodgers ownership has had a difficult time running operations due to the divorce of their owner.  Baseball commissioner Bud Selig released a statement that running the Dodgers operations … Continue reading →

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Johnson Wins Talladega –

Posted on April 19, 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Jimmie Johnson won Talladega by finishing slightly ahead of Bowyer in the final second.  Dale Earnhardt Jr. helped his teammate to victory and Johnson gave him the checkered flag.  The win gave Jimmie Johnson the 54th of his career and the first of … Continue reading →

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Mavs Win Game 1 –

Posted on April 17, 2011 by Jim Sutliff

The Dallas Mavericks won the first game in their best of seven series with the Portland Trailblazers.  Dirk Nowitzki carried the Mavericks when the game was on the line.  Nowitzki scored 18 of his 28 points in the fourth quarter.  Jason Kidd also … Continue reading →

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NHL Quarterfinals –

Posted on April 15, 2011 by Jim Sutliff

The Montreal Canadiens defeated the Boston Bruins 2-0 in the first game of their series.  Quarterfinal action also saw the Buffalo Sabres and San Jose Sharks victorious over the Flyers and the Kings.  Teams playing tonight for a 2-0 series … Continue reading →

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Charl Schwartzel Wins Masters –

Posted on April 13, 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Charl Schwartzel won the Masters with four straight birdies.  Schwartzel finished 14 under par which was two strokes ahead of the rest of the field.  There were many lead changes and Schwartzel was one of almost a dozen players that … Continue reading →

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Red Sox Beat Yankees –

Posted on April 8, 2011 by Jim Sutliff

The Red Sox beat the Yankees 9-6 to win their home opener and get their first win of the year.  Lackey gave up six runs but still picked up the win.  The Red Sox will face the Yankees two more times … Continue reading →

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The 2011 Masters –

Posted on April 6, 2011 by Jim Sutliff

The 2011 Masters at Augusta National  is on the horizon and Phil Mickelson is attempting to gain another title.  Sports Illustrated has an article on the upcoming Masters and the two favorites at Augusta.  Phil Mickelson and Tiger Woods are … Continue reading →

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Novak Djokovic Wins Sony Ericsson Open –

Posted on April 4, 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Novak Djokovic won the Sony Ericsson Open in three sets over Rafael Nadal.  Djokovic has won four straight titles and is 24-0 in 2011.  Currently, Djokovic has a winning streak of 26 consecutive matches. To read a related ESPN article, please click … Continue reading →

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