Author Archives: Jim Sutliff

Mets To Host All-Star Game –

Posted on January 29, 2011 by Jim Sutliff

The New York Mets are expected to host the 2013 All-Star game at Citi Field.  The Mets have not hosted an All-Star game since 1964.  Fred and Jeff Wilpon also announced that they are seeking a limited partner to buy … Continue reading →

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Andy Murray Defeats Ferrer –

Posted on January 28, 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Andy Murray defeated David Ferrer in four sets to advance to the finals in the Australian Open.  Andy Murray could be the first British male to win a Grand Slam since Fred Perry in 1936.  Murray will face Novak Djokovic … Continue reading →

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Jimmer Fredette Scores 43 In BYU Win –

Posted on January 27, 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Jimmer Fredette scored 43 and helped number 9 ranked BYU defeat  number 4 San Diego State by a score of 71-58.  The Cougars are 20-1 on the season and have a strong chance at being a top 4 seed in the NCAA … Continue reading →

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Nadal Loses To Ferrer –

Posted on January 26, 2011 by Jim Sutliff

David Ferrer defeated Rafael Nadal in straight sets to advance to the next round in the Australian Open.  Rafael Nadal was attempting to hold all four Grand Slam championships at the same time.  Nadal is only 24 years old and has … Continue reading →

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Agassi Entering Tennis Hall Of Fame –

Posted on January 24, 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Andre Agassi  announced that he will be inducted into the Tennis Hall of Fame on July 9th.  Agassi won the career Grand Slam and spent 30 straight weeks as the number one ranked player in the world.  Agassi won the … Continue reading →

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Green Bay Packers Defeat Chicago Bears –

Posted on January 23, 2011 by Jim Sutliff

The Green Bay Packers are Super Bowl bound after their 21-14 win over the Chicago Bears.  The Packers led the entire game and took a 14-0 lead into the fourth quarter.  Aaron Rodgers was 17-30 with 244 yards passing and … Continue reading →

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Billy Butler Stays With Royals –

Posted on January 22, 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Billy Butler and the Kansas City Royals agreed to a four year contract extension for $30 million.  The hard hitting first baseman just won the Royals player of the year award for the second straight season.  Butler had strong seasons in … Continue reading →

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Yankees Sign Andruw Jones –

Posted on January 21, 2011 by Jim Sutliff

 The New York Yankees signed Andruw Jones to a one year contract for $2 million.  Andruw Jones can earn an additional $1.2 million for incentives based on the number of plate appearances.  During his career, Jones won 10 Gold Gloves … Continue reading →

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U.S. Open Remains On CBS –

Posted on January 18, 2011 by Jim Sutliff

The U.S. Tennis Association and CBS have stated that they have agreed in principle to a deal that includes the 2012 through 2014 U.S. Open tournaments.  The agreement also includes keeping the men’s and women’s finals at their current schedules.  CBS has broadcast the U.S. … Continue reading →

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Blake Griffin Scores 47 –

Posted on January 17, 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Blake Griffin scored 47 points and had 14 rebounds in one of the best performances ever by a rookie.  The game marked his 33rd double-double of the season and his 27th consecutive double-double.  Griffin is one of the top players … Continue reading →

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Bears Beat Seahawks –

Posted on January 16, 2011 by Jim Sutliff

The Chicago Bears held on at home to defeat the Seattle Seahawks 35-24.  Seattle had the worst record going into the playoffs but pulled off a surprising victory over the New Orleans Saints to advance to the Bears game.  Chicago … Continue reading →

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Thome Returns To Minny –

Posted on January 14, 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Jim Thome is returning to the Minnesota Twins next season for a reported $3 million.  Thome hit 25 home runs last season in only 276 at bats.  Thome had an on base percentage of 1.039 and has 589 career home … Continue reading →

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Cotton Bowl –

Posted on January 8, 2011 by Jim Sutliff

LSU defeated Texas A & M 41-24 to win the Cotton Bowl.  The number 11 ranked LSU Tigers won their first Cotton Bowl in 45 years and finished the season with an 11-2 record.  The number 18th ranked Texas A & M … Continue reading →

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Favre To Redskins –

Posted on January 3, 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Brett Favre just retired again and there are already stories circulating about his return.  The Wall Street Journal has reported on an interesting possibility of Favre making a comeback with the Washington Redskins.  Favre still has one of the best throwing arms … Continue reading →

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Tebow To Start –

Posted on December 16, 2010 by Jim Sutliff

Tim Tebow has been taking most of the snaps in practice for the Broncos this week.  Tebow is a fan favorite and it will be a good move for the Denver Broncos to play him in the last two games … Continue reading →

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