It's Saturday

It's Saturday. Here's what's happening....

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Today is May 18th, the 138th day of 2013. There are 227 days left in the year.

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Crosby's hat trick powers Penguins to Game 2 win.

Despite history, Sharks optimistic going into Game 3.

Visit the official league website, http://www.nhl.com/.

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On this date in 1642, Montreal, Canada, was founded.

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Tampa, FL. --Martin St. Louis was named Top Forward of the 2012-13 season in the Fan's Choice Awards.

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In Rhode Island, a law was passed that made slavery illegal in North America on this date in 1652. It was the first law of its kind.

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Saskatoon, SK – The Portland Winterhawks, having achieved one major goal — winning the Western Hockey League championship — are off chasing another one at the Memorial Cup in Saskatoon, Saskatechwan.

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On this date in 1896, the U.S. Supreme court upheld the "separate but equal" policy in the Plessy vs. Ferguson decision. The ruling was overturned 58 years later with Brown vs. Board of Education.

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Is Arceneaux on his way back?

Taman not worried about replacing Hawkins just yet.

Visit the league's official website at cfl.ca.

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On this date in 1897, a public reading of Bram Stoker's new novel, "Dracula, or, The Un-dead," was performed in London.

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Tampa, FL. — The Buccaneers will use the first of their 10 allotted OTA days next Monday, kicking off the third and final phase of the nine-week offseason workout as prescribed by the NFL.

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Evangelist Aimee Semple McPherson vanished while visiting a beach in Venice, CA on this date in 1926. She reappeared a month later with the claim that she had been kidnapped.

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Baltimore, MD. -- What looked like a celebration turned into a panic attack, but the Rays managed to come away with a 12-10 win over the Orioles Friday night at Camden Yards.

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The Tennessee Valley Authority was created on this date in 1933.

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Denver, CO. -- Jordan Pacheco's fifth-inning grand slam, the biggest hit for the Colorado Rockies in their 10-9 victory Friday night over the Giants, was almost obscured amid a flurry of activity that accounted for the game's three-hour, 48-minute duration.

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The United Nations moved its headquarters to New York City on this date in 1951.

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Time for a cupcake.

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You're reading the Johnny Blog. Almost as much fun as watching the Memorial Cup, isn't it?

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Today in Elvis History

1971 - Elvis Presley recorded "He Touched Me."

1990 - The television show "Elvis" was cancelled. The show began airing on ABC-TV on February 6, 1990.

1996 - The Elvis Presley song "Heartbreak Hotel/I Was The One" hit #42 in the U.K.

2001 - Lisa Marie Presley helped open the new international headquarters of the Citizens Commission on Human Rights.

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Mt. Saint Helens erupted in Washington state on this date in 1980. 57 people were killed and 3 billion in damage was done.

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Today in Beatles History:

1963 - The Beatles began their third tour of the U.K. in Slough, England. They were supporting Roy Orbison with Gerry & the Pacemakers.

1964 - Paul McCartney was interviewed by David Frost on BBC-TVs "A Degree Of Frost."

1965 - The Beatles appeared on the NBC-TV special "The Best on Record." The show featured recent Grammy Winners.

1967 - At Olympic Studios, in Barnes, London, John Lennon and Paul McCartney contributed backing vocals for the Rolling Stones song "We Love You."

1992 - Sweden's King Carl Gustaf presented the first Polar Music Prize to Paul McCartney.

1993 - In an article in "USA Today" Paul McCartney talked about the 1985 Michael Jackson takeover of the Lennon and McCartney songwriting legacy.

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The U.S. federal government and 20 states filed a sweeping antitrust case against Microsoft Corp. on this date in 1998, saying the computer software company had a "choke hold" on competitors which denied consumer choices by controlling 90% of the software market.

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Today in Sports History:

1897 - William Joyce (New York Giants) set a record when he hit four triples in one game.

1933 - The first major league All-Star Game was announced. It was to be played on July 6 at Comiskey Park as part of the Chicago World's Fair.

1934 - Jimmie Foxx hit the first home run in Comiskey Park.

1942 - New York ended night baseball games for the duration of World War II.

1956 - Mickey Mantle hit a home run from both sides of the plate for the third time.

2000 - Mark McGwire (St. Louis Cardinals) passed Mickey Mantle on the home run career list. He ended the game with 539.

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"Hee Haw Collection" was released on this date in 2004. It was the first time that full shows were released on VHS and DVD.

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Coming Up:

Tonight --

MLB -- Tampa Bay Rays at Baltimore Orioles 4:05pm EDT

Nascar Sprint Cup Series -- All Star Race at Charlotte Mototr Speedway 7:30pm EDT

MLB -- San Francisco Giants at Colorado Rockies 8:10pm EDT

Sunday --

MLB -- Tampa Bay Rays at Baltimore Orioles 1:35pm EDT

MLB -- San Francisco Giants at Colorado Rockies 4:10pm EDT

Monday --

MLB -- Tampa Bay Rays at Toronto Blue Jays 1:07pm EDT

MLB -- San Francisco Giants vs Washington Nationals 10:15pm EDT

Tuesday --

MLB -- Tampa Bay Rays at Toronto Blue Jays 7:07pm EDT

MLB -- San Francisco Giants vs Washington Nationals 10:15pm EDT

Wednesday --

MLB -- San Francisco Giants vs Washington Nationals 3:45pm EDT

MLB -- Tampa Bay Rays at Toronto Blue Jays 4:37pm EDT

Thursday --

Nothin' Doin'

Friday --

MLB -- Tampa Bay Rays vs New York Yankees 7:10pm EDT

MLB -- San Francisco Giants vs Colorado Rockies 10:15pm EDT

Saturday --

Nascar Nationwide Series -- History 300 at Charlotte Motor Speedway 2:30pm EDT

MLB -- San Francisco Giants vs Colorado Rockies 4:05pm EDT

MLB -- Tampa Bay Rays vs New York Yankees 4:10pm EDT

Sunday --

Izod Indy Car Series -- Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway 12:00pm EDT

MLB -- Tampa Bay Rays vs New York Yankees 1:40pm EDT

MLB -- San Francisco Giants vs Colorado Rockies 4:05pm EDT

Nascar Sprint Cup Series -- Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway 6:00pm EDT

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That's all for today. Thanks for stopping by, see you tomorrow!

It's Friday

It's Friday. Here's what's happening....

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Today is May 17th, the 137th day of 2013. There are 228 days left in the year.

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Kings score two PPGs in final two minutes for win.

Marchand's OT goal leads Bruins to Game 1 win.

Visit the official league website, http://www.nhl.com/.

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On this date in 1792, the New York Stock Exchange was founded at 70 Wall Street by 24 brokers.

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Tampa, FL. --Right wing Patrick Kane of the Chicago Blackhawks, left wing Matt Moulson of the New York Islanders and right wing Martin St. Louis of the Tampa Bay Lightning are the three finalists for the 2012-13 Lady Byng Memorial Trophy, awarded “to the player adjudged to have exhibited the best type of sportsmanship and gentlemanly conduct combined with a high standard of playing ability,” the National Hockey League announced today.

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The first telephone switchboard burglar alarm was installed by Edwin T. Holmes on this date in 1877.

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U.S. Men's National Team Beats Russia, 8-3, in Quarterfinals of 2013 IIHF Men's World Championship

Stastny Notches Four Points (2-2); Smith Adds Five Assists

HELSINKI – Team USA captain Paul Stastny (St. Louis, Mo./Colorado Avalanche/Univ. of Denver) had two goals and two assists, while Craig Smith (Madison, Wis./Nashville Predators/Univ. of Wisconsin) recorded five assists to lead the U.S. Men's National Team to an 8-3 victory over Russia here today in the quarterfinal round of the 2013 International Ice Hockey Federation Men's World Championship. "We played a really good game and I'm proud of our team," said Joe Sacco, head coach of the U.S. Men's National Team. "I thought our goaltender made a couple of big saves early to keep it scoreless and then we were able to get the lead and keep it. We scored timely goals today and got contributions from everyone up and down our lineup. We beat a very good hockey team and we're excited now to move over to Stockholm." Team USA struck first when Smith spun off the end boards and found Stastny open in front for his fifth goal of the tournament at 11:53. Fifty seconds later, T.J. Oshie (Warroad, Minn./St. Louis Blues/Univ. of North Dakota) fired a shot through goaltender Ilya Bryzgalov from the right faceoff dot, making it 2-0. Tim Stapleton (La Grange, Ill./Dynamo Minsk/Univ. of Minnesota Duluth) stole the puck in the neutral zone to setup Oshie. Russia's Alexander Svitov scored on a line rush at 15:30, cutting USA's lead to 2-1. Nate Thompson (Anchorage, Alaska/Tampa Bay Lightning) reestablished Team USA's two-goal lead 5:45 into the second stanza. In transition, Thompson beat two defenders to the crease and slipped a crossing feed from Ryan Carter (White Bear Lake, Minn./New Jersey Devils/Minnesota State Univ. Mankato) between Bryzgalov's legs. Unchecked in front of the net, Alex Galchenyuk (Milwaukee, Wis./Montreal Canadiens) received a pass from Smith, deked left and calmly slid a backhand shot inside the right post at 17:31. Stastny started the play by forcing a turnover inside the Russian blue line and sending the puck to Smith in the right circle. Team USA had a 4-1 advantage after 40 minutes. Russia and the U.S. combined for three goals in a span of 2:07 early in the third period. Alexander Ovechkin put a shot under the cross bar from the right side at 1:33 to cut the U.S. lead to 4-2 and shortly thereafter the Russians went on the power play. It was the U.S., however, that scored first as Carter raced up the ice and beat Semyon Varlamov between the legs at 2:55 for a shorthanded tally. Alexander Perezhogin trimmed the U.S. lead to 5-3 with a power-play tally at 3:40. Team USA responded with a three-goal flurry during the middle of the frame to pull away. Jacob Trouba (Rochester, Mich./Winnipeg Jets/Univ. of Michigan) scored from the top of the right circle on the power play at 8:11, David Moss(Livonia, Mich./Phoenix Coyotes/Univ. of Michigan) tallied at 9:56 and just 11 seconds later Stastny notched his second goal of the day. Goaltender John Gibson (Pittsburgh, Pa./Anaheim Ducks) won his third game in as many starts by making 31 saves. In the semifinals, the U.S. will face Switzerland on Saturday (May 18) in Stockholm, Sweden. Game time will be set later today. It is anticipated that NBC Sports Network will televise the game live and stream it live in the United States through NBC Sports Live Extra. Scoring By Period Team 1 2 3 Total RUS 1 0 2 3 USA 2 2 4 8 First Period – Scoring: 1, USA, Stastny (Smith, Hunwick), 11:53; 2, USA, Oshie (Stapleton), 12:43; RUS, Svitov (Soin, Tyutin), 15:30. Penalties: USA, Stastny (hooking), 19:18. Second Period – Scoring: 4, USA, Thompson (Carter), 5:45; 5, USA, Galchenyuk (Smith, Stastny), 17:31. Penalties: RUS, Medvedev (interference), 11:20; USA, Palushaj (hooking), 14:25. Third Period – Scoring: 6, RUS, Ovechkin (Varlamov), 1:33; 7, USA, Carter (unassisted), 2:55 (sh); 8, RUS, Perezhogin (Popov, Ovechkin), 3:40 (pp); 9, USA, Trouba (Smith, Stastny), 8:11 (pp); 10, USA, Moss (Smith), 9:56; 11, USA, Stastny (Smith, C. Butler), 10:07. Penalties: USA, Gionta (roughing), 2:04; RUS, Tyutin (high-sticking), 7:49; USA, Stapleton (holding), 12:45. Shots by Period 1 2 3 Total RUS 10 13 11 34 USA 8 13 10 31 Goaltender (SH/SV) 1 2 3 Total RUS, Bryzgalov 38:12 8/6 12/10 -/- 20/16 Varlamov 21:48 -/- 1/1 10/6 11/7 USA, Gibson 60:00 10/9 13/13 11/9 34/31 Power Play: RUS, 1-4; USA, 1-2 Penalties: RUS, 2-4; USA, 4-8 Team USA 2013 IIHF Men's World Championship ScheduleMay 3-19 • Helsinki, Finland & Stockholm, Sweden Date Opponent NBC Sports Network Broadcast (EDT) Live Streaming Sat., May 4 Austria W, 5-3 NBCSports.com Sun., May 5 Latvia W, 4-1 NBCSports.com Tues., May 7 Russia L, 3-5 NBCSports.com Wed., May 8 Finland W, 4-1 NBCSports.com Sat., May 11 France W, 4-1 NBCSports.com Sun., May 12 Germany W, 3-0 NBCSports.com Tues., May 14 Slovakia L, 1-4 NBCSports.com Thurs., May 16 Quarterfinals: Russia W, 8-3 NBCSports.com Sat., May 18 Semifinals: Switzerland 9:00 a.m./1:00 p.m. NBCSports.com Sun., May 19 Bronze-Medal Game 10:00 a.m. TBD Gold-Medal Game 2:30 p.m. TBD NOTES: For highlights, postgame interviews and photos of today's game, click here ... Team USA has advanced to the semifinal round of the world championship for the first time since 2009 ... The eight goals scored by Team USA were the most ever allowed by Russia/Soviet Union in the world championship ... The five assists by Craig Smith were one shy of the single-game world championship record set by Jiri Holik of Czechoslovakia on March 31, 1973, vs. Poland ... Ryan Carter was named Team USA's Player of the Game …Carter, T.J. Oshie, Alex Galchenyuk, Nate Thompson and Jacob Trouba each scored their first goal of the tournament today ... The first period goal by Russia was the first allowed by John Gibson in 129:37 after blanking Finland for two periods and shutting out Germany completely … Paul Stastny, Team USA's captain, continues to lead the team in goals (6) and points (13) … Team USA's alternate captains are Matt Carle and Nate Thompson ... Twenty-two of the 25 members of Team USA played U.S. college hockey ... Nine of the 25 players announced are products of USA Hockey's National Team Development Program, including Matt Carle, Justin Faulk, John Gibson, Stephen Gionta, Matt Hunwick, Erik Johnson, Danny Kristo, Jamie McBain and Jacob Trouba ... Twelve NHL teams are represented on the roster, including the Calgary Flames, Carolina Hurricanes, Chicago Blackhawks, Colorado Avalanche, Edmonton Oilers, Florida Panthers, Montreal Canadiens, Phoenix Coyotes, St. Louis Blues, Tampa Bay Lightning and Winnipeg Jets ... Joe Sacco is the head coach of the 2013 U.S. National Men's Team. Tim Army, Danton Cole and Phil Housley are serving as assistant coaches ... The 2013 U.S. Men's National Team is under the direction of the U.S. Men's National Team Advisory Group, led by Jim Johannson, assistant executive director of hockey operations for USA Hockey. Members include NHL general managers Stan Bowman (Chicago), Paul Holmgren (Philadelphia), Dean Lombardi (Los Angeles), David Poile (Nashville), Ray Shero (Pittsburgh) and Dale Tallon (Florida) and NHL scouts Brian Burke(Anaheim) and Don Waddell (Pittsburgh) ... USA Hockey's international council, chaired by Tony Rossi, vice president of USA Hockey, has oversight responsibilities for all U.S. national teams. ************************************************ The U.S. Congress changed the name "Porto Rico" to "Puerto Rico" on this date in 1932. ************************************************ Saskatoon, SK – The Portland Winterhawks have finally made it over the hump. Read the rest here. ************************************************ On this date in 1954, the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled for school integration in Brown vs. Board of Education of Topeka. The ruling declared that racially segregated schools were inherently unequal. ************************************************ QB Alex Brink released by Boatmen. John Chick still on Saskatchewan Roughriders’ radar. Visit the league's official website at cfl.ca. ************************************************ On this date in 1973, the U.S. Senate Watergate Committee began its hearings. ************************************************ Tampa, FL. — All four teams in the Bucs' division held rookie mini-camps after April's draft, and that led to some interesting roster changes, as well as some first impressions as to how the competition is unfolding in each NFC South city Read the rest here. ************************************************ NBC TV bought the rights to show "Gone With the Wind" on this date in 1975. The one time rights cost NBC $5,000,000. ************************************************ St. Petersburg, FL. -- Fernando Rodney needed just one strike to escape the mess he'd created for himself in the ninth Thursday night. He didn't get it, and the Rays saw a two-run ninth-inning lead evaporate in one swing of Will Middlebrooks' bat as the Red Sox took a 4-3 win at Tropicana Field. Read the rest here. ************************************************ Bobby Ewing died on the season finale of "Dallas" on CBS-TV on this date in 1985. He returned the following season. ************************************************ Denver, CO. -- Thursday night's first three innings didn't represent the resilient effort the Giants had in mind. They fell behind the Colorado Rockies, 6-0, as starter Matt Cain yielded three home runs. It echoed the six- and five-run deficits the Giants faced after one inning during lopsided defeats Tuesday and Wednesday, respectively, in Toronto. Then the pendulum swung inevitably and irrevocably in the other direction, as it often does in baseball. Read the rest here. ************************************************ Sylvester Stallone and Jennifer Flavin were married in London on this date in 1997. ************************************************ Jimmy plays a golf ball game. ************************************************ You're reading the Johnny Blog. Almost as much fun as taking your son to pre-k graduation, isn't it? ************************************************ Today in Elvis History 1969 - The album "Elvis: NBC TV Special" hit #2 in the U.K. 2005 - Lisa Marie Presley peformed "Idiot" on "Good Morning America." ************************************************ Alex Trebek received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on this date in 1999. ************************************************ Today in Beatles History: 1968 - In France, the film "Wonderwall" premiered at the Cannes Film Festival. 1971 - The Paul and Linda McCartney album "Ram" was released. 1980 - Paul and Linda McCartney appeared as guest stars on "Saturday Night Live." They did not perform but the "Coming Up" video was shown. 1988 - A New York appellate court reinstated punitive damages and claims of fraud and theft against Capitol Records. The nine-year-old $80 million suit had been brought by George Harrison, Ringo Starr, Yoko Ono and Apple Records. 1988 - In a Manhattan District Court a $40 million lawsuit claiming that Capitol Records deliberately stalled the release of Beatles CDs was dismissed. 1997 - The album "Flaming Pie" hit #2 in the U.K. Paul McCartney appeared live on a US VH1 town meeting to promote the album. ************************************************ The U.S. Postal Service issued a stamp based on Charles M. Schulz's "Peanuts" comic strip on this date in 2001. ************************************************ Today in Sports History: 1927 - The Chicago Cubs beat the Boston Braves, 4-3, in 22 innings. 1953 - The New York Yankees and the Cleveland Indians set a record when they used 41 players in a game. 1968 - Frank Howard hit his 8th home run in 5 games. 1969 - Baltimore, Cleveland and Pittsburgh agreed to move from the NFL's NFC to the AFC. 1970 - Hank Aaron became the 9th player to get 3,000 hits. 1973 - Bobby Valentine broke his leg trying to prevent a Dick Green home run from going over the wall. 1973 - Joe Ferguson hit the 6,000th home run for the Los Angeles Dodgers. 1987 - Eric ‘Sleepy’ Floyd of the Golden State Warriors set a playoff record for points in a single quarter with 29. 1992 - Gary Carter (Montreal Expos) became the third player to play catcher in 2,000 games. 1998 - New York Yankees pitcher David Wells became the 13th player in modern major league baseball history to throw a perfect game. ************************************************ The U.S. aircraft carrier Oriskany was sunk about 24 miles off Pensacola Beach on this date in 2006. It was the first vessel sunk under a Navy program to dispose of old warships by turning them into diving attractions. It was the largest man-made reef at the time of the sinking. ************************************************ Coming Up: Tonight -- MLB -- Tampa Bay Rays at Baltimore Orioles 7:05pm EDT MLB -- San Francisco Giants at Colorado Rockies 8:40pm EDT Saturday -- MLB -- Tampa Bay Rays at Baltimore Orioles 4:05pm EDT Nascar Sprint Cup Series -- All Star Race at Charlotte Mototr Speedway 7:30pm EDT MLB -- San Francisco Giants at Colorado Rockies 8:10pm EDT Sunday -- MLB -- Tampa Bay Rays at Baltimore Orioles 1:35pm EDT MLB -- San Francisco Giants at Colorado Rockies 4:10pm EDT ************************************************ That's all for today. Thanks for stopping by, see you tomorrow!

It's Thursday

It's Thursday. Here's what's happening....

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Today is May 16th, the 136th day of 2013. There are 229 days left in the year.

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Blackhawks pull away in third to beat Red Wings.

Yankee Stadium to host Rangers, Devils, Isles in 2014.

Visit the official league website, http://www.nhl.com/.

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On this date in 1770, Marie Antoinette, at age 14, married the future King Louis XVI of France, who was 15.

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Tampa, FL. --The Lightning are looking to fans to select the Top Forward of the 2012-13 season in the Fan's Choice Awards...

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The U.S. Congress authorized the first 5-cent piece to be minted on this date in 1866.

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Argos focused on bringing another Cup to Toronto.

Riders rush end Brent Hawkins hangs up his cleats.

Visit the league's official website at cfl.ca.

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On this date in 1868, U.S. President Andrew Johnson was acquitted during the Senate impeachment, by one vote.

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Tampa, FL. — Fourth-round DT Akeem Spence officially got his first NFL deal done on Wednesday, becoming the fourth 2013 draft pick to sign in a three-day period and leaving only two teammates unsigned.

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In Germany the first electric tram for the public started service on this date in 1881.

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St. Petersburg, FL. -- The Rays lost their ace in the third inning and saw their six-game winning streak snapped in a 9-2 loss to the Red Sox on Wednesday night at Tropicana Field.

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The first demonstration of recording on a flat disc was demonstrated by Emile Berliner on this date in 1888.

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Toronto, ON. -- The Giants experienced a case of deja vu in Wednesday's blowout loss to the Blue Jays.

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The capitol of Texas was dedicated in Austin on this date in 1888.

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Let's see, what can I do next?

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You're reading the Johnny Blog. Almost as much fun as taking your son to the doctor, isn't it?

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Today in Elvis History

1959 - Elvis Presley's single "A Fool Such As I/I Need Your Love Tonight" hit #1 in the U.K.

1980 - In Memphis, Dr. George Nichopoulous was indicted on 14 counts of over-prescription of drugs. The doctor had prescribed to Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis and nine others.

1981 - The double soundtrack album "This Is Elvis" hit #115 in the U.S.

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The first Academy Awards were held in Hollywood on this date in 1929.

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Today in Beatles History:

1964 - The Beatles single "I Want To Hold Your Hand" re-entered the U.K. chart at #48.

1975 - Wings released "Listen to What the Man Said" in the U.K.

1980 - Paul McCartney released the album "McCartney II."

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Jack Mullin showed the world the first magnetic tape recorder on this date in 1946.

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Today in Sports History:

1869 - The Cincinnati Reds played their first baseball game.

1914 - The American Horseshoe Pitchers Association (AHPA) was formed in Kansas City, Kansas.

1925 - WHAS made the first network broadcast of the Kentucky Derby.

1932 - The New York Yankees got their fourth consecutive shutout. The feat tied the record with Cleveland and Boston.

1933 - Cecil Travis became the first player to get five hits in his first game.

1939 - The Philadelphia Athletics and the Cleveland Indians met at Shibe Park in Philadelphia for the first baseball game to be played under the lights in the American League.

1954 - Ted Williams got 8 hits in his first game (a double-header) back after breaking his collarbone.

1965 - Jim Palmer (Baltimore Orioles) made his pitching debut.

1972 - Greg Luzinski hit a home run in which the ball hit the Liberty Bell monument in Philadelphia's Veterans Stadium.

1979 - The National League approved the sale of the Astros from Ford Motors to John J. McMullen for $19 million.

1981 - Craig Reynolds (Houston Astros) hit 3 triples against the Chicago Cubs.

1985 - Michael Jordan was named Rookie of the Year in the NBA.

1994 - Jennifer Capriati was arrested on charges of possession of marijuana.

1996 - Sammy Sosa became the first Chicago Cub player to hit two home runs in one inning.

1997 - Gary Gaetti (St. Louis Cardinals) recorded his 2,000th hit.

2003 - The Anaheim Mighty Ducks defeated the Minnesota Wild 2-1. The win advanced the Mighty Ducks to the Stanley Cup Finals for the first time in franchise history.

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Spaghetti-O's went on sale on this date in 1965.

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Coming Up:

Tonight --

MLB -- Tampa Bay Rays vs Boston Red Sox 7:10pm EDT

MLB -- San Francisco Giants at Colorado Rockies 8:40pm EDT

Friday --

MLB -- Tampa Bay Rays at Baltimore Orioles 7:05pm EDT

MLB -- San Francisco Giants at Colorado Rockies 8:40pm EDT

Saturday --

MLB -- Tampa Bay Rays at Baltimore Orioles 4:05pm EDT

Nascar Sprint Cup Series -- All Star Race at Charlotte Mototr Speedway 7:30pm EDT

MLB -- San Francisco Giants at Colorado Rockies 8:10pm EDT

Sunday --

MLB -- Tampa Bay Rays at Baltimore Orioles 1:35pm EDT

MLB -- San Francisco Giants at Colorado Rockies 4:10pm EDT

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That's all for today. Thanks for stopping by, see you tomorrow!