It's Wednesday!

It's Wednesday at the Johnny Blog. Here's what's happening....

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Today is September 15th, the 258th day of 2010. There are 107 days left in the year.

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Board of Governors approve new tiebreaker system.

Renney expects strong effort from rebuilding Oilers.

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Today is Make A Hat Day.

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Storm trade Green for draft pick.

NTDP's U-18s aim to build off success.

Lumberjacks finalize promotions list for '10-'11.

Herter gets look at Force, wants team to get physical.

Recently hired General Manager ready to take Urban Plains Center to next level.

Husky Hockey Teim: Once competitors, Johnson and Motzko now friends.

Riders to open preseason tomorrow.

Vermont adds eight for upcoming season.

Guardian angels help Waterloo Black Hawks.

Youthful Black Hawks in learning phase.

Mayor's Fun Run set for Thursday in Waterloo.

Saints "True to Dubuque."

Phil Falcone faced with serious dilema: Hockey or Hooters?

Game related stuff:

Friese scores in loss to Omaha.

Phantoms stop Steel.

Steel drop weekend pair.

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The custom of having the father of the bride pay for the wedding is dying out, with less than one in five parents footing the bill because they either can't afford it or their children pay for it themselves.

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2010-11 U.S. National Under-17 Team Roster and Schedule Announced



Danton Cole To Lead Team USA in First Season as Head Coach

ANN ARBOR , Mich. – USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program today announced the roster and schedule for its 2010-11 U.S. National Under-17 Team. The squad, comprised of some of the top American-born players in the 1994 birth-year, will compete against teams from the United States Hockey League and North American Hockey League, in addition to taking part in three international competitions during the course of the season.

The 23-player roster features eight defensemen, including Connor Carrick (Orland Park, Ill.), Matt Grzelcyk (Charlestown, Mass.), Seth Jones (Plano, Texas), Dakota Mermis (Alton, Ill.), Patrick Sieloff (Ann Arbor, Mich.), Brady Skjei (Lakeville, Minn.), Gavin Stoick (Portland, Ore.) and Jacob Trouba (Rochester, Mich.).

The U.S. will carry 13 forwards, including Cameron Darcy (South Boston, Mass.), Thomas Di Pauli (Woodridge, Ill.), Ryan Hartman (West Dundee, Ill.), Nicolas Kerdiles (Irvine, Calif.), Miles Koules (Los Angeles, Calif.), Matthew Lane (Rochester, N.Y.), Stefan Matteau (Chicago, Ill.), Nikolas Olsson (Escondido, Calif.), Kyle Osterberg (Lakeville, Minn.), Henrik Samuelsson (Scottsdale, Ariz.), Quentin Shore (Denver, Colo.), Brendan Silk (Wakefield, Mass.) and Frankie Vatrano (East Longmeadow, Mass.).

Backstopping Team USA will be goaltenders Collin Olson (Apple Valley, Minn.) and Jared Rutledge (Skokie, Ill.).

Danton Cole, entering his first season with the NTDP, will serve as head coach for the U.S. National Under-17 Team. Matt Greason, who spent time as intern coach of the U.S. National Under-18 Team last season, will begin his first season as assistant coach, while Tyler Eaves will serve as intern coach.

To view the complete roster, click here.

The U.S. National Under-17 Team kicks off the 2010-11 campaign at home with a USHL pre-season contest against the Youngstown Phantoms on Sept. 18. The U.S. will then open its 36-game USHL regular-season schedule against the Dubuque Fighting Saints on Oct. 9 at the Ann Arbor Ice Cube.

In international competition, Team USA will look to defend its titles at both the 2010 Under-17 Four Nations Cup, Nov. 7-14, in Woodridge, Ill. and the 2011 World Under-17 Hockey Challenge, Dec. 28, 2010-Jan. 5, 2011, in Winnipeg, Man. Additionally, the U.S. will travel to Piestany, Slovakia, Feb. 6-13, for the 2011 Vlad Dzurilla Under-18 Tournament.

For Team USA’s complete schedule, click here.

NOTES: The 23 players on the U.S. roster represent 10 different states. Illinois leads the way with six natives on the roster, while Massachusetts boasts four and California and Minnesota each boast three … Twelve members of Team USA have verbally committed to NCAA Division I schools … Miles Koules and Kyle Osterberg recently competed on the 2010 U.S. Under-17 Select Team that captured first place at the Under-17 Five Nations Tournament, Aug. 18-22, in Hutwill, Switzerland … A full-time elite development program in Ann Arbor, Mich., USA Hockey's NTDP includes both the U.S. National Under-17 and Under-18 Teams. The teams will count jointly as one team in the USHL standings as a member of the East Division. Should the NTDP qualify, the U.S. National Under-17 Team will compete in the Clark Cup Playoffs … Between the two teams, the Ann Arbor Ice Cube will host 34 games during the 2010-11 season.

NAHL Showcase Tournament Returns to Blaine, Minnesota This Week

The eighth annual North American Hockey League (NAHL) Showcase Tournament, sponsored by SBK Hockey, will take place this week from Sept. 15-18 at the Schwan Super Rink in Blaine, Minn.

All 26 NAHL teams will play four regular-season games at the Showcase, a well-attended event that attracts hundreds of collegiate and professional scouts and coaches.

“Every year, the Showcase seems to outdo itself both in terms of attendance and scouting presence, and I think that speaks volumes about how well our league is received throughout the entire hockey community,” said NAHL commissioner Mark Frankenfeld. “Personally, I couldn’t think of a better way to kick off the season.”

The Schwan Super Rink is the largest ice arena of its kind in the world. The state-of-the-art facility, a $21 million project totaling over 300,000 square feet, features eight sheets of ice under one roof. With all its varied amenities and services, the Schwan Super Rink is absolutely unique in the world of ice sport facilities.

The North American Prospects Hockey League's (NAPHL) first event of the season, which will run from Sept. 16-19, will again be played in conjunction with the Showcase Tournament. In its second season, the NAPHL is made up of 38 Midget Major (18), Midget Minor (14) and Bantam Major (six) teams from 19 programs that compete at the Tier I AAA level.

In addition, 22 teams at the Midget Major (eight teams) and Midget Minor (14) levels will compete in the NAHL Future Prospects Tournament.

All Showcase, NAPHL and Future Prospects games will be broadcast live over the Internet through FASTHockey.com at nahl/fasthockey.com.

For more information on the NAHL Showcase Tournament, visit NAHLShowcase.com.

About the NAHL...

Celebrating its 35th Anniversary in 2010-11, the NAHL, the only USA Hockey-sanctioned Tier II Junior A league boasting 26 teams from across North America, prides itself on the social maturity and skill development of student-athletes ages 16-20 with aspirations of advancing to collegiate and/or professional hockey. For more information on the NAHL, visit NAHL.com.

About the NAPHL…

In its second season, the NAPHL is made up of 38 Midget Major (18), Midget Minor (14) and Bantam Major (six) teams from 19 programs that compete at the Tier I AAA level. The NAPHL is comprised of five regular-season events leading up to its Championship Tournament Series in which the top teams at each level compete for a league championship. The NAPHL season concludes with its Top Prospects Tournament, which is held in conjunction with the NAHL Robertson Cup Championship Tournament. For more information on the NAPHL, visit NAPHL.com.

2010-11 U.S. National Under-18 Team Roster and Schedule Announced

Team to Compete in International Tournaments in Czech Republic, Germany and Sweden

ANN ARBOR , Mich. – USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program today announced the roster and schedule for its 2010-11 U.S. National Under-18 Team. The team, comprised of some of the top American-born players in the 1993 birth-year, will compete against teams from the United States Hockey League and NCAA Division I and III schools, as well as compete in three international competitions during the course of the season.

Highlighting the 22-player roster are forwards Tyler Biggs (Cincinnati, Ohio) and Rocco Grimaldi (Rossmoor, Calif.), who were a part of the U.S. Men’s National Under-18 Team that captured the gold medal at the 2010 International Ice Hockey Federation World Under-18 Championship held in Minsk and Bobruisk, Belarus. Grimaldi finished the tournament tied for the lead on Team USA with 10 points (2-8).

All twenty-two players on the roster are returning for their second year with the NTDP, having spent last season with the U.S. National Under-17 Team, including defensemen Joe Fiala (Verona, Wis.), Barrett Kaib (Upper St. Clair, Pa.), Jake McCabe (Eau Claire, Wis.), Connor Murphy (Dublin, Ohio), Michael Paliotta (Westport, Conn.), Robbie Russo (Westmont, Ill.), Andy Ryan (Brighton, Mich.) and Matt Van Voorhis (Edina, Minn.); forwards Cole Bardreau (Fairport, N.Y.), Biggs, Reid Boucher (Grand Ledge, Mich.), Travis Boyd (Hopkins, Minn.), Dan Carlson (Corcoran, Minn.), Grimaldi, Ryan Haggerty (Stamford, Conn.), Zac Larraza (Scottsdale, Ariz.), J.T. Miller (East Palestine, Ohio), Blake Pietila (Brighton, Mich.), Adam Reid (Chino Hills, Calif.) and Austin Wuthrich (Anchorage, Alaska); and goaltenders John Gibson (Pittsburgh, Pa.) and Matt McNeely (Burnsville, Minn.).

Ron Rolston, the most successful coach in NTDP history, will guide the Under-18 squad in his seventh season, after serving behind the bench for the Under-17 team last season. Chadd Cassidy will enter his fifth season as assistant coach, while Matt Curley will serve as intern coach.

To view the complete roster, click here.

The U.S. National Under-18 Team will play a 16-game schedule against NCAA opponents, including four teams that finished the 2009-10 season ranked in the top 10 of the USA Today/USA Hockey Magazine Men’s College Hockey Poll, including No. 4 University of Denver (Oct. 2), No. 7 University of North Dakota (Dec. 18), No. 8 University of Michigan (Oct. 12) and No. 9 Cornell University (Oct. 23).

Team USA will begin play at home with a pre-season tilt against the Youngstown Phantoms on Sept. 17 at the Ann Arbor Ice Cube, and then will open its USHL regular-season slate against the Dubuque Fighting Saints at home on Oct. 8.

The U.S. will also compete internationally, at the 2010 Under-18 Four Nations Cup Nov. 8-14 in Sweden and the 2011 Under-18 Five Nations Tournament Feb. 7-13 in the Czech Republic. The season then culminates with Team USA looking to capture its eighth straight medal and third consecutive gold at the 2011 IIHF World Under-18 Championship in Germany, April 5-25.

For the complete schedule, click here.

NOTES: The 22 players on the U.S. roster represent 11 different states. Minnesota leads the way with four natives on the roster, while Michigan and Ohio each boast three ... Fifteen members of Team USA have verbally committed to NCAA Division I schools … Of the 15 games against college opponents, 12 are against Division I schools.

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"The Lone Ranger" premiered on ABC TV on this date in 1949.. Clayton Moore was the Lone Ranger and Jay Silverheels was Tonto.

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Rider roster moves.

The 6-4 Riders, second in the CFL West, go up against 9-1 West leading Calgary Stampeders this coming Friday, at Mosaic Stadium in Regina. Kickoff is set for 9:00pm EDT. Link to listen is on the right side of this blog.

Visit the teams' official website at riderville.com.

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A chef in England has unveiled the world's most expensive cheese sandwich. It'll run you $170. (Wow. That gives a whole new meaaning to the phrase "Who cut the cheese?" doesn't it?)

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Here's the Week 2 NFL Schedule:

Sunday, September 19th (All times Eastern)--

1:00 p.m. Pittsburgh Steelers at Tennessee Titans

1:00 p.m. Philadelphia Eagles at Detroit Lions

1:00 p.m. Baltimore Ravens at Cincinnati Bengals

1:00 p.m. Arizona Cardinals at Atlanta Falcons

1:00 p.m. Miami Dolphins at Minnesota Vikings

1:00 p.m. Kansas City Chiefs at Cleveland Browns

1:00 p.m. Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Carolina Panthers

1:00 p.m. Buffalo Bills at Green Bay Packers

1:00 p.m. Chicago Bears at Dallas Cowboys

4:05 p.m. Seattle Seahawks at Denver Broncos

4:05 p.m. St. Louis Rams at Oakland Raiders

4:15 p.m. Jacksonville Jaguars at San Diego Chargers

4:15 p.m. Houston Texans at Washington Redskins

4:15 p.m. New England Patriots at New York Jets

8:20 p.m. New York Giants at Indianapolis Colts

Monday, September 20th (All times Eastern)--

8:30 p.m. New Orleans Saints at San Francisco 49ers

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The theme-park trade publication Amusement Today has named Cedar Point amusement park in Sandusky, Ohio, as the best amusement park for the 13th straight year.

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Beavers use bye week to work on themselves.

College Football Power Rankings, Week 1: Pac-10 Running Backs.
The Beavers play their home opener on this coming Saturday, against the Louisville Cardinals. Kickoff at Reser Stadium in Corvallis is set for 5:30pm EDT. You can listen to the game on the Beaver Sports Network. Fox Sports Northwest has the T.V.

Here's the 2010 Oregon State Beavers' football schedule.

And here's the 2010 football roster.

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A group of Nova Scotia, Canada, softball enthusiasts will try to prove they've got more endurance than any ballplayers before. To break the world record they'll have to play softball for a full five days.

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Argonauts sign top Canadian Ricky Foley.

Tillman named General Manager in Edmonton.

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

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Penelope Cruz is pregnant. (Which means she has only a few months to select just the right ridiculous celebrity baby name.)

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ST. PETERSBURG -- Hope lived eternal for the Rays in the bottom of the 10th Tuesday night, even if Mariano Rivera occupied the mound for the Yankees.

Carl Crawford stood on second with one out with Matt Joyce up to bat. The Rays had already erased a 6-0 Yankees lead, so what was a run against the game's greatest closer?

Then Joyce flied to right. Crawford tagged and took off for third, but Yankees right fielder Greg Golson threw a strike to Alex Rodriguez at third, and Crawford was out -- ballgame over. And just like that, the Yankees had an 8-7 win over the Rays at Tropicana Field in front of a crowd of 28,713.

Read the rest here.

Notes: Tonight's pitching matchup has James Shields(13-12, 4.98 ) on the mound for the Rays against the Yankees' Phil Hughes(16-7, 4.26).....The last time Shields pitched against the Yankees(August 1), he had a quality outing, striking out 11 over 7 1/3 scoreless innings in a 3-0 win over CC Sabathia. However, he is 1-1 with a 7.31 ERA in his past three starts....Garza has lost 9 of his last 10 decisions against the Yankees....Evan Longoria has 44 doubles this season and needs three more doubles to pass Aubrey Huff for the franchise's single-season record for two-baggers....The Rays are 7-6 against the Yankees this season....Carlos Pena has 19 home runs against the Yankees since 2007, eight more than any other player during that span. He has three hits in his past 40 at-bats....Joaquin Benoit has not allowed a run in 49 of 57 appearances....The Rays and Yankees have been within 2 1/2 each other in the standings for the past 50 days....Tampa Bay is 44-27 at home, including a record of 24-8 since July 1....Overall, the Rays lead the Major Leagues with a 51-38 mark against teams with a .500 record or better.

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Today is Felt Hat Day. (On this day, man traditionally put away their felt hats.)

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In the American League East, the Yankees lead Tampba Bay (The Rays lead the Wild Card) by 1/2 game, Boston is 7 (They trail the Wild Card by 6 1/2), Toronto lags behind by 15 and Baltimore(Eliminated) is 31 back.

In the American League Central, Minnesota is 7 ahead of the White Sox, Detroit is behind by 14 1/2, while Kansas City(Eliminated) and Cleveland(Eliminated) are both 27 back.

In the American League West, Texas leads Oakland by 9, the Angels are 11 behind and Seattle(Eliminated) trails by 26 1/2.

In the National League East, Philadelphia leads Atlanta(Braves lead the Wild Card race) by 2 games, Florida is 11 back, the Mets are 12 1/2 out and Washington(Eliminated) is 23 1/2 behind.

In the National League Central, Cincinnati leads St. Louis by7 games, Houston is 12 back, Milwaukee is 15 1/2 behind, the Cubs(Eliminated) trail by 18 and Pittsburgh(Eliminated) is 33 1/2 out.

In the National League West, San Diego is 1 1/2 games ahead of San Francisco are tied for first(The Giants are 1 1/2 games behind in the Wild Card), Colorado is 3 1/2 behind(3 1/2 out in the Wild Card), the Dodgers is 10 1/2 behind and Arizona(Eliminated) trails by 24 1/2.

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Today is the International Day of Democracy.

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SAN FRANCISCO -- Five Giants pitchers combined to one-hit the Dodgers on Tuesday night, and usually a performance of that caliber is good enough for a victory.

Instead, a wild sixth inning featuring a hit batter, two walks and an error on a makeable play was the difference, as Dodgers starter Clayton Kershaw outshone San Francisco's collective effort with his first career shutout to beat the Giants, 1-0, at AT&T Park.

Read the rest here.

Notes: Matt Cain(11-10, 3.19) goes to the mound tonight for the Giants against the Dodgers' Chad Billingsley(11-9, 3.65)....Cain has won four straight starts while sporting a 3.68 ERA over that span. Like Sandoval, he usually benefits from being at home: Cain has a 2.70 ERA at AT&T Park this season. ... Freddy Sanchez was in the lineup Tuesday, but said some fluid buildup in his surgically repaired left knee perhaps could need to be drained as soon as after the game. He went 2-for-4 and, after singling in ninth, was pinch-run for....Los Angeles and San Francisco will have their last head-to-head matchup of 2010 on Thursday. Entering play Wednesday, the clubs had split their first 16 matchups evenly, 8-8....Major League Baseball's regular-season schedules for 2011 were announced Tuesday. In Interleague Play next season, the Dodgers will oppose the Angels, Twins, Indians and Tigers. Subbing their own nearby rival, the A's, fellow NL West competitor the Giants will also face the trio of American League Central clubs.

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Today is Battle of Britian Day in the United Kingdom. 

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Today in Elvis History:

1956 - Elvis Presley's single "Don't Be Cruel" hit #1 in the U.S.

1962 - Elvis Presley's single "She's Not You" hit #1 in the U.K.

1973 - Elvis Presley's single "Fool" hit #15 in the U.K.

1973 - The album "Elvis" hit #16 in the U.K.

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Jimmy was the star of the show at the library one year ago today.





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Today in Beatles History:

1962 - The Beatles were called "a nothing group" after an interview with Peter Jones of the "London Daily Mirror."

1964 - The Beatles were ordered off the stage at Cleveland's Public auditorium so the screaming crowd could calm down.

2003 - A Rock and Roll Hall of Fame spokesperson confirmed the list of nominees for the 2004 ballot. George Harrison, as a solo artist, made this list. He had already been inducted as a member of the Beatles.

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Reggie Bush has given back his 2005 Heisman Trophy to, in his words, not stain "the dignity of this award." Bush returned the award in response to the ongoing fallout over receiving improper benefits while playing college football for the University of Southern California.

My question: At this point, what difference does it make? I say it makes no difference at all. What now? Is the Heisman Committee going to call Vince Young (who finished second in the polling that year) and give it to him? Leave it vacant? Or put it in a box of Cracker Jack and whover gets it....Well, you get the idea.

This is all just dumb.

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Today in Sports History:

1912 - Joe Wood (Boston Red Sox) won his 16th consecutive major league game.

1938 - Lloyd and Paul Waner became the first brothers to hit back-to-back home runs in a major league game. It was Lloyd's last home run.

1946 - A Brooklyn Dodgers-Chicago Cubs game was called when players, umpires and fans were attacked by gnats.

1953 - The National Boxing Association adopted the 10-point scoring system for all of its matches.

1963 - All three Alou brothers - Felipe, Matty and Jesus - played in the outfield at the same time for the San Francisco Giants in a 13-5 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates.

1969 - Steve Carlton (St. Louis) struck out 19 Mets for a nine-inning game record.

1974 - Fred Lynn (Boston Red Sox) hit a home run on his very first major league at-bat.

1978 - Muhammad Ali defeated Leon Spinks to win his 3rd World Heavyweight Boxing title.

1978 - The Los Angeles Dodgers became the first major league baseball team to pass the three-million mark in home attendance.

1979 - Bob Watson (Boston Red Sox) became the first player to hit for the cycle in both leagues. He hit for the cycle with the Houston Astros on June 23, 1977.

1990 - Bobby Thigpen (Chicago White Sox) became the first relief pitcher with 50 saves in a season.

1996 - The Baltimore Orioles broke the major league record for most home runs in one season. They finished with a total of 243. The New York Yankees had set the record at 240 in 1961.

1997 - The NHL and the player's union agreed to change the format of the 1998 All-Star Game. The decision was made for the top players from the United States and Canada to play against the best players from the rest of the world.

1997 - Ken Griffey jr. (Seattle Mariners) hit his 51st and 52nd home runs to become the sixth player to hit 100 or more home runs over two consecutive seasons. He had hit 49 home runs the previous season.

1998 - Mark McGwire (St. Louis) hit his 63rd home run of the season.

1998 - Ken Griffey Jr. (Seattle Mariners) became the fourth-youngest player to reach 1,000 RBIs when he hit his 52nd home run of the season.

2002 - Curt Schilling (Arizona Diamondbacks) struck out eight to reach 300 for the season. Schilling and Randy Johnson became the first teammates in baseball history to each strike out 300 in the same season.

2004 - The National Hockey League locked out its players in an effort by management to gain massive economic change.

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Coming up:

Tonight --

Baseball: New York Yankees at New York Yankees 7:10pm EDT

Baseball: Los Angeles Dodgers at San Francisco Giants 10:15pm EDT

Thursday --

Baseball: Los Angeles Dodgers at San Francisco Giants 10:15pm EDT

Friday --

Baseball: Los Angeles Angels at Tampa Bay Rays 7:10pm EDT

MJHL Hockey: USF Bulls at Tampa Bay Juniors 8:00pm EDT

CFL Football: Calgary Stampeders at Saskatchewan Roughriders 9:00pm EDT

Baseball: Milwaukee Brewers at San Francisco Giants 10:15pm EDT

Saturday --

Baseball: Los Angeles Angels at Tampa Bay Rays 7:10pm EDT

MJHL Hockey: Florida Eels at Tampa Bay Juniors 8:00pm EDT

Baseball: Milwaukee Brewers at San Francisco Giants 9:05pm EDT

Sunday --

NFL Football: Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Carolina Panthers 1:00pm EDT

Nascar Sprint Cup Series: Sylvania 300 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, Loudon, New Hampshire 1:00pm EDT

Baseball: Los Angeles Angels at Tampa Bay Rays 1:40pm EDT

Baseball: Milwaukee Brewers at San Francisco Giants 4:05pm EDT

Baseball: Tampa Bay Rays at New York Yankees 7:05pm EDT

Tuesday --

Baseball: Tampa Bay Rays at New York Yankees 7:05pm EDT

Baseball: San Francisco Giants at Chicago Cubs 8:05pm EDT

Wednesday --

Baseball: Tampa Bay Rays at New York Yankees 7:05pm EDT

Baseball: San Francisco Giants at Chicago Cubs 8:05pm EDT

Thursday --

Baseball: Tampa Bay Rays at New York Yankees 7:05pm EDT

Baseball: San Francisco Giants at Chicago Cubs 7:05pm EDT

Friday --

Baseball: Seattle Mariners at Tampa Bay Rays 7:10pm EDT

Baseball: San Francisco Giants at Colorado Rockies 8:10pm EDT

Saturday:

Nascar Nationwide Series: Dover 200 at Dover International Speedway, Dover, Deleware 3:00pm EDT

SEJHL Hockey: Tampa Bay Juniors at Atlanta Knights 4:30pm EDT

CFL Football: Saskatchewan Roughriders at Hamilton Tiger-Cats 6:30pm EDT

Baseball: Seattle Mariners at Tampa Bay Rays 7:10pm EDT

MJHL Hockey: Tampa Bay Juniors at Atlanta Knights 7:30pm EDT

Baseball: San Francisco Giants at Colorado Rockies 8:10pm EDT

Sunday --

SEJHL Hockey: Tampa Bay Juniors at Atlanta Knights 8:00am EDT

MJHL Hockey: Tampa Bay Juniors at Atlanta Knights 11:00pm EDT

NFL Football: Pittsburgh Steelers at Tampa Bay Buccaneers 1:00pm EDT

Nascar Sprint Cup Series: AAA 400 at Dover International Speedway, Dover, Deleware 3:00pm EDT

Baseball: Seattle Mariners at Tampa Bay Buccaneers 1:40pm EDT

Baseball: San Francisco Giants at Colorado Rockies 3:10pm EDT

Monday --

Baseball: Baltimore Orioles at Tampa Bay Rays 7:10pm EDT

Tuesday --

Baseball: Baltimore Orioles at Tampa Bay Rays 7:10pm EDT

Baseball: Arizona Diamondbacks at San Francisco Giants 10:15pm EDT

Wednesday --

Baseball: Baltimore Orioles at Tampa Bay Rays 7:10pm EDT

Baseball: Arizona Diamondbacks at San Francisco Giants 10:15pm EDT

Thursday --

Baseball: Arizona Diamondbacks at San Francisco Giants 3:45pm EDT

Baseball: Tampa Bay Rays at Kansas City Royals 8:10pm EDT

Friday --

Baseball: Tampa Bay Rays at Kansas City Royals 8:10pm EDT

Baseball: San Diego Padres at San Francisco Giants 10:15pm EDT

Saturday --

MJHL Hockey: Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Junior Blades 5:15pm EDT

Baseball: San Diego Padres at San Francisco Giants 10:15pm EDT

CFL Football: Saskatchewan Roughriders at Toronto Argonauts 3:00pm

Nascar Nationwide Series: Kansas Lottery 300 at Kansas Speedway, Kansas City, Kansas 3:00pm EDT

Baseball: Tampa Bay Rays at Kansas City Royals 8:10pm EDT

Sunday --

MJHL Hockey: Tampa Bay Juniors at Junior Blades TBA

Nascar Sprint Cup Series: Price Chopper 400 Presented by Kraft Foods at Kansas Speedway, Kansas City, Kansas 3:00pm EDT

Baseball: Tampa Bay Rays at Kansas City Royals 2:10pm EDT (Final game of regular season)

Baseball: San Diego Padres at San Francisco Giants 4:05pm EDT (Final game of regular season)

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That's all for today. See you Thursday.