2011

August 16, 2011 sportsgeeks Leave a comment

Forbes

Tiger Woods’ Career Is Careening Into A Bottomless Pit

One year ago, Tiger Woods was still technically the No. 1 golfer in the world, finishing a never-to-be-equaled 623 weeks, or 5 ½ years, at the top spot. It is stunning how far and how quickly he has fallen. In the official world …Forbes · 6 hours ago

Those who know Woods’ game: He’s down, not out

Atlanta Journal Constitution

Tiger Woods can recover from missed cut at PGA Championship, say those who know him best

NJ.com

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NJ.com

Big East talking expansion with Big 12, ACC

Big East Commissioner John Marinatto says he has been in constant contact with Dan Beebe of the Big 12 and John Swofford of the Atlantic Coast Conference in recent days and has suggested the three meet to discuss …New York Post · 4 hours ago

Big East Commissioner reaches out to Big 12, ACC about realignment

NJ.com

Big East chief reaches out to Big 12, ACC

FOXSports.com

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USA Today

A brand of ‘group’ therapy for Jason Dufner at Auburn

Dufner went to Auburn and has remained close with some of the football coaches, who called him Monday and asked him to come by the football complex. The Tigers had an off day, but Dufner got quite a surprise when he …USA Today · 3 hours ago

Golf’s new hero, Keegan Bradley, rises to the top his first time out by taking PGA championship

New York Daily News

A brand of ‘group’ therapy for Dufner at Auburn

ESPN.com

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ABC News

Verlander reaches 18 wins as Tigers top Twins 7-1

DETROIT – Justin Verlander allowed one run over 7 2-3 innings to become baseball’s first 18-game winner, and the Detroit Tigers breezed to an easy 7-1 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday night. Verlander (18-5) …FOX News · 32 minutes ago

Justin Verlander reaches 18 wins as Tigers top Twins 7-1

Boston Herald

MLB: Detroit 7, Minnesota 1

United Press International

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NFL

Ex-Ohio State coach Tressel’s visit causes stir at Browns camp

Ex-Ohio State coach Jim Tressel (left) and Browns general manager Mike Holmgren chat at training camp. BEREA, Ohio — His hands clasped behind his back in a familiar pose, Jim Tressel was back on a football sideline. …NFL · 3 hours ago

Visit from ex-OSU coach Tressel causes stir at Browns camp

NFL

Jim Tressel visits Cleveland Browns camp

Sporting News

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Associated Press

Jeter, A-Rod happy for Thome

Jim Thome is considered one of the all-around good guys in baseball, so it wasn’t surprising to hear what Derek Jeter and Alex Rodriguez had to say about Thome after he hit his 600th career home run on Monday night …New York Daily News · 31 minutes ago

Thome takes a breather after No. 600

CNN Sports Illustrated

White Sox marvel at Thome’s accomplishment

Chicago White Sox

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Women's MMA

Source: Ohio to Host Bellator 51 on Sept. 24

August 16, 2011 sportsgeeks Leave a comment

Bellator Fighting Championships will likely return to Ohio on Sept. 24, as all signs point to the city of Canton as the host of Bellator 51.

While not yet official, Sherdog.com confirmed the rumored destination with a source close to the situation on Tuesday. The Canton Memorial Civic Center will likely play host to the event, which features the opening round of Bellator’s upcoming bantamweight tournament.

Airing live on MTV2, Bellator 51 will feature four quarterfinal 135-pound matchups, as Joe Warren, Ed West, Joe Soto and Chase Beebewill square off with Alexis Vila, Luis Alberto Nogueira, Eduardo Dantas and Marcos Galvao, respectively. The tournament winner will earn $100,000 in total pay and a shot at reigning bantamweight champion Zach Makovsky.

I wonder if there is going to be a women’s mma match, I will try to find out…would be cool if I can go to this…