Author Archives: Jim Sutliff

UConn Wins NCAA Title –

Posted on April 5, 2011 by Jim Sutliff

The University of Connecticut won the NCAA Tournament with a 53-41 victory over Butler.  UConn and Butler had the lowest scoring first half for the title game since 1946 with Butler ahead at halftime 22-19.  Both teams shot poorly from the floor but UConn … Continue reading →

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NCAA Final: Butler Plays Connecticut –

Posted on April 3, 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Butler and the University of Connecticut have advanced to the finals of the NCAA Tournament.  Butler held on to beat VCU 70-62 and UConn defeated Kentucky 56-55.  Walker had 18 points for UConn and Mack had 24 for Butler.  The University … Continue reading →

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Opening Day 2011 –

Posted on April 1, 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Opening Day 2011 continues on Friday with the remaining nine openers.  The Astros play the Phillies in the first game of the day and the Giants play at the Dodgers in the last game of the night.  MLB.com has all the … Continue reading →

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Yankees Win Opener –

Posted on March 31, 2011 by Jim Sutliff

The New York Yankees won their home opener over the Detroit Tigers by a score of 6-3.  Granderson and Teixara both hit homeruns for the Yankees and helped them win their first March home opener.  Joba Chamberlain picked up the … Continue reading →

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Arizona Beats Duke –

Posted on March 25, 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Duke lost to Arizona 93-77 and are out of the NCAA Tournament.  It was the largest defeat of the season for Duke and it left Mike Krzyzewski two wins behind Bobby Knight for the all-time record.  Krzyzewski has 900 wins … Continue reading →

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NFL Rule Changes –

Posted on March 23, 2011 by Jim Sutliff

The NFL made rule changes that effect kickoffs and the instant replay.  NFL owners voted 26-6 to move kickoffs to the 35 yardline.  The rule also requires that coverage players line up no more than five yards behind the kickoff.  Owners also voted to … Continue reading →

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North Carolina Makes Sweet 16 –

Posted on March 20, 2011 by Jim Sutliff

The North Carolina Tar Heels are bound for another NCAA sweet 16.  The Tar Heels defeated the Washington Huskies 86-83 early Sunday afternoon.  Washington out redounded North Carolina 38-33 but that was not enough to prevent the second seed from … Continue reading →

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Butler Beats Pittsburgh –

Posted on March 19, 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Butler defeated Pittsburgh 71-70 and advanced to the next round of the NCAA Tournament.  Butler defeated the number one seed in their bracket in the final second with Matt Howard hitting a free throw.  The Butler Bulldogs have played the role of the cinderella team … Continue reading →

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NFL Changing Kickoff To 35 Yard Line –

Posted on March 16, 2011 by Jim Sutliff

The NFL owners are set to vote next week on moving kickoffs to the 35 yard line.  Currently, kickoffs are from the 30 yard line and have been since 1994.  In 1994, the league voted to move kickoffs to the 30 yard line to … Continue reading →

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Duke Wins ACC Championship –

Posted on March 14, 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Duke won their third straight ACC Championship with a  75-58 win over North Carolina.  Duke finished the season with a 30-4 record and North Carolina ended with a 26-7 mark.  Before the match-up, Duke was ranked fifth and North Carolina … Continue reading →

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NBA Lockout –

Posted on March 11, 2011 by Jim Sutliff

The NBA players union and the league are preparing for a possible lockout.  The collective bargaining agreement will expire on June 30th and the union distributed a 56 page handbook to the players.  Instructions for handling expenses and the media were included … Continue reading →

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Pittsburgh Penguins Bylsma Gets Contract –

Posted on March 9, 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Pittsburgh Penguins coach Dan Bylsma landed a 3 year contract extension.  Bylsma is credited with leading the Penguins to the 2009 Stanley Cup victory over the Detroit Red Wings.  Bylsma has a winning percentage of .649 which gives him the highest percentage … Continue reading →

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Ohio State Defeats Wisconsin –

Posted on March 7, 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Ohio State defeated Wisconsin by a score of 93-65 in Columbus Ohio.  The number one ranked Ohio State Buckeyes have only lost two games on the year.  The Buckeyes had a strong finish to their season and are hoping for the top … Continue reading →

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Ty Corbin Signs With Utah Jazz –

Posted on March 3, 2011 by Jim Sutliff

The Utah Jazz signed Ty Corbin to coach the team.  Ty Corbin replaces Jerry Sloan as the Jazz coach and will have a multiyear contract.  Specific details of the contract have not been disclosed. To read a related Wall Street Journal … Continue reading →

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San Jose Sharks Sign Goaltender –

Posted on March 2, 2011 by Jim Sutliff

The San Jose Sharks signed their golatender Antti Niemi to a four year deal for $15.2 million.  Niemi is partially responsible for the Sharks making the playoffs and being first in the Pacific Division.  Niemi helped to lead the Chicago … Continue reading →

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