Author Archives: Jim Sutliff

Joba Chamberlain Injures Ankle –

Posted on March 24, 2012 by Jim Sutliff

Joba Chamberlain had surgery on Thursday for a dislocated right ankle.  The 26 year old Yankee reliever may miss the enitre 2012 season.  The last time that Joba Chamberlain took the mound was on June 5th. To read a related MLB.com article, … Continue reading →

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Seahawks Sign Flynn –

Posted on March 19, 2012 by Jim Sutliff

The Seattle Seahawks signed quarterback Matt Flynn to a 3 year deal worth $26 million that has a guarantee for $10 million.  Flynn played for the Green Bay Packers and has only started two games in four seasons.  Flynn threw for … Continue reading →

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Toronto Maple Leafs Sign Grabovski –

Posted on March 12, 2012 by Jim Sutliff

The Toronto Maple Leafs signed center Mikhail Grabovski to a five year deal worth $27.5 million.  Grabovski would have been an unrestricted free agent as of July 1st.  This season Grabovski has 21 goals and 25 assists for the Maple Leafs. To read … Continue reading →

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Colts Have Friday Manning Deadline –

Posted on March 6, 2012 by Jim Sutliff

The Indianapolis Colts have to make a decision on Peyton Manning by Friday at 4pm on March 9th.  After the Friday deadline, the Colts will have to pay Manning a $28 million option bonus.  The Colts are expected to draft Stanford … Continue reading →

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Cardinals Sign Molina –

Posted on March 1, 2012 by Jim Sutliff

The St. Louis Cardinals signed catcher Molina to a five year contract worth $75 million.  There is a $15 million option for the 2018 season.  The deal makes Molina the second highest paid catcher in baseball.  Molina has won four … Continue reading →

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Washington Nationals Sign Zimmerman –

Posted on February 26, 2012 by Jim Sutliff

Ryan Zimmerman has agreed to a six year contract extension with the Washington Nationals that is expected to be worth $100 million.  Zimmerman has a career .288 batting average with 128 homeruns and 498 RBIs.  In his career, Zimmerman has already won … Continue reading →

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Strasburg In Nationals Rotation –

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Jim Sutliff

Stephen Strasburg is expected to make the regular rotation for the Washington Nationals this season.  Strasburg is returning from elbow surgery that caused him to miss most of last season.  Strasburg will have an innings limit but is not expected to skip … Continue reading →

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Gary Carter –

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Jim Sutliff

Gary Carter died on Thursday at age 57.  Gary Carter played 19 seasons and was an 11 time All-Star and 3 time Gold Glove winner.  In addition, Gary Carter was the All-Star MVP twice in his career.  Carter was a leader of … Continue reading →

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Lin Leads Knicks –

Posted on February 12, 2012 by Jim Sutliff

Jeremy Lin led the New York Knicks to their fifth straight win with another 20 plus point effort against the Minnesota Timberwolves.  Lin has scored 20 or more points in each game during the winning streak.  Lin sank a free throw with seconds … Continue reading →

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NBA All-Star Selections –

Posted on February 10, 2012 by Jim Sutliff

The coaches made their final selections for the NBA All-Star teams and Dirk Nowitzki made the team.  Nowitzki will be playing in his 11th consecutive All-Star game.  Nowitzki was the NBA Finals MVP and is averaging 17.6 points per game.  Also … Continue reading →

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Peyton Manning Cleared To Play –

Posted on February 2, 2012 by Jim Sutliff

Peyton Manning has been cleared to play and will return next season.  Peyton Manning may not return to the Indianapolis Colts.  The Colts are expected to select Stanford quarterback Andrew Luck number one in the draft.  The New York Jets are one … Continue reading →

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Rangers Land Darvish –

Posted on January 20, 2012 by Jim Sutliff

The Texas Rangers signed Japanese pitcher Yu Darvish to a six year contract.  Darvish has the option to leave after 5 years if he achieves certain performance goals relating to the Cy Young award voting.  Darvish went 18-6 last season with a 1.44  ERA … Continue reading →

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San Francisco 49ers Defeat New Orleans –

Posted on January 14, 2012 by Jim Sutliff

The San Francisco 49ers defeated the New Orleans Saints by a score of 36-32.  Alex Smith threw a 14 yard touchdown pass with only 9 seconds left to regain the lead.  The 49ers will face the winner of the game between … Continue reading →

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Tebow Leads Broncos Past Steelers –

Posted on January 9, 2012 by Jim Sutliff

Tim Tebow led the Denver Broncos to a 29-23 win in the AFC wild card game over the Pittsburgh Steelers.  Tebow threw for 316 yards and 2 touchdowns.  Tebow also had a passer rating of 125.6 which is the highest in … Continue reading →

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Michigan Wins Sugar Bowl –

Posted on January 6, 2012 by Jim Sutliff

The Michigan Wolverines won the Sugar Bowl over Virginia Tech by a score of 23-20.  Michigan had fewer than 200 total yards  and only 12 first downs on the day.  The overtime victory gave the 13th ranked Wolverines their 11th win on the year. To read … Continue reading →

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