Author Archives: Jim Sutliff

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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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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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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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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Pujols Out For Six Weeks –

Posted on June 21, 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Albert Pujols will be out for roughly six weeks with a fractured left wrist.  Pujols is a three time National League Most Valuable Player.  Pujols is hitting .279 on the year with 17 homeruns and 45 RBIs.  The St. Louis … Continue reading →

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Clijsters To Miss Wimbledon –

Posted on June 17, 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Kim Clijsters injured her right foot and has withdrawn from Wimbledon.  Clijsters won the Australian Open and was the number two seed at Wimbledon which is scheduled to start on Monday.  Clijsters has made it to the semifinals at Wimbledon twice … Continue reading →

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Shinnecock Hills To Host U.S. Open –

Posted on June 15, 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Shinnecock Hills has been chosen to host the U.S. Open in 2018.  This will mark the fifth time that Shinnecock Hills will host the U.S. Open.  The United States Golf Association made the announcement on Wednesday that the Open would return to … Continue reading →

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Ruler On Ice Wins Belmont –

Posted on June 12, 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Ruler on Ice won the Belmont Stakes in a time of 2:30:88.  Ruler on Ice took over the lead from the Kentucky Derby winner Shackleford in the straight.  Shackleford finished in fifth place and Animal Kingdom came in sixth.  This … Continue reading →

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Nowitzki Leads Mavericks –

Posted on June 9, 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Dirk Nowitzki led the Mavericks to another comeback victory in game four against the Miami Heat.  Nowitzki has been clutch in the fourth quarter all season but has moved it into high gear for the NBA Finals.  Nowitzki has scored more points in the … Continue reading →

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Bruins Win Game Three –

Posted on June 7, 2011 by Jim Sutliff

The Boston Bruins won game three and cut the Vancouver Canucks lead to only one game.  The 8-1 victory by the Bruins before their home crowd keeps the Stanley Cup finals competitive.  Game four will be played in Boston on Wednesday. … Continue reading →

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Canucks Take Game One –

Posted on June 2, 2011 by Jim Sutliff

The Vancouver Canucks won game one of the Stanley Cup finals by a score of 1-0.  The Canucks and Bruins were scoreless until the last 18.5 seconds of the game.  The goal by Raffi Torres was the latest regulation goal … Continue reading →

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Miami Wins Game One –

Posted on June 1, 2011 by Jim Sutliff

The Miami Heat won the first game of the NBA Finals with a 92-84 victory over the Dallas Mavericks.  The low scoring game ended the Mavericks five game road winning streak.  Miami had four players score in double digits and came … Continue reading →

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Wheldon Wins Indy 500 –

Posted on May 29, 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Dan Wheldon won the 100th Indianapolis 500 and JR Hildebrand came in second place.  Hildebrand was in the lead but crashed on the final turn.  Hildebrand would have been one of the few rookies to ever win the Indy 500. … Continue reading →

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Miami Heat Win Game Four –

Posted on May 25, 2011 by Jim Sutliff

The Miami Heat won game four over the Chicago Bulls by a score of 101-93.  The overtime victory gave the Heat a three games to one advantage over the Bulls.  Miami continues to play strong at home in the postseason.  … Continue reading →

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