It's Friday

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

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Today is June 17th, the 168th day of 2011. There are 197 days left in the year.

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Champion Bruins guest on 'Today,' visit NHL Store.

Vancouverites fight back against rioters through social media.

Gulatzan chosen as Dallas Stars new coach.

Wild to announce Yeo as new coach today.

From the Boston Globe: Champion Bruins ready to roll.

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This is Dump the Pump Day. (Linky Link)

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It's game night in Regina, as the Saskatchewan Roughriders open the pre-season with a game against the Edmonton Eskimos. The Riders, with Ryan Didwiddie expected to start at quarterback(and Darian Durant not expected to play at all), kickoff at 9:00pm EDT on 620CKRM and the Rider Radio Network. Listen link is to the right on this blog. My buddy Rod Pedersen and his long-time sidekick Carm Carteri call the action.

Learning the game.

The Parenteau Report -- Episode 2.

A.G.M. Reminder.

From the Regina Leader-Post: Pre-season important for Rider backup QBs.

From the Edmonton Sun: Esks holster big guns for Friday.

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This is the National Day of Prayer for Law Enforcement Officers Day. (Linky Link)

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London calling: Receivers deliver in Als win.

2011 CFL Schedule is here.

Donate to the Tony Proudfoot Fund.

Visit the leagues' official website, http://www.cfl.ca/.

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Wash hands please Mommy.

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Today is Stewart's Root Beer Day.

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ST PETERSBURG --  The Rays manipulated their starting rotation in anticipation of the Red Sox's arrival for a three-game series at Tropicana Field.

That personified the high regard in which the Rays hold Boston and the importance of beating their American League East rival.

Unfortunately for the Rays, once Sean Rodriguez swung and missed at strike three to complete Thursday night's 4-2 Red Sox victory, Tampa Bay had to look at the standings in the AL East that showed it was a game further behind Boston than when it arrived.

In defeat, the Rays moved to 36-33 on the season, while the Red Sox finished their AL East road trip at 8-1 and moved to 41-27.

Read the rest here.

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Today is the World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought Day.

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PHOENIX --  Giants reliever Santiago Casilla wanted the pitch down and away.

Instead, Casilla's first pitch to Justin Upton with one out in the 10th inning Thursday night went down the middle, and the D-backs right fielder powered it the opposite way for a walk-off home run in a 3-2 Arizona win at Chase Field.

Read the rest here.

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Today in Elvis History:

1964 - The Elvis Presley film "Viva Las Vegas" opened in the U.S.

1968 - Elvis Presley began rehearsals for the 1968 TV Special "Elvis."

1992 - The RIAA confirmed platinum sales of the album "Elvis Aron Presley" and two millions in sales for the album "World Wide 50 Gold Award Hits, Volume 1."

2002 - A remix of the Elvis Presley song "A Little Less Conversation" hit #1 in Britain.

2003 - The DVD "The Journey - Elvis Presley" was released.

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Today is National Flip Flop Day. (Linky Link)

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Today in Beatles History:

1972 - Paul McCartney released "Mary Had a Little Lamb."

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Today is Work at Home Father's Day.

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Today in Sports History:

1943 - Joe Cronin (Boston Red Sox) pinch hit a home run in both games of a doubleheader against the Philadelphia A's.

1960 - Ted Williams hit his 500th career home run.

1971 - Don Kessinger (Chicago Cubs) went 6-6 against St. Louis.

1976 - The NBA absorbed the remaining ABA teams.

1990 - Harry Gant became the oldest driver to win a NASCAR race.

1994 - O.J. Simpson rode in his Ford Bronco across Los Angeles with police in pursuit and millions of people watching live on television. After the slow speed chase ended Simpson was arrested and charged with the murders of Nicole Simpson and Ronald Goldman.

1995 - The New Jersey Devils set an NHL playoff record with nine road wins.

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Charles Goodyear received his first patent on this date in 1837. The patent was for a process that made rubber easier to work with.

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Coming Up: 

Tonight --

MLB -- Tampa Bay Rays vs Florida Marlins 7:10pm EDT

CFL Football -- Edmonton Eskimos at Saskatchewan Roughriders 9:00pm EDT

MLB -- San Francisco Giants at Oakland Athletics 10:05pm EDT

Saturday --

Nascar Nationwide Series -- Alliance Truck Parts 250 at Michigan International Speedway 3:30pm EDT

MLB -- Tampa Bay Rays vs Florida Marlins 7:10pm EDT

MLB -- San Francisco Giants at Oakland Athletics 10:05pm EDT

Sunday--

Nascar Sprint Cup Series - Heluva Good! Sour Cream Dips 400 at Michigan International Speedway 1:00pm EDT

MLB -- Tampa Bay Rays vs Florida Marlins 1:40pm EDT

Izod Indy Car Series -- The Milwaukee 225 at the Milwaukee Mile 3:30pm EDT

MLB -- San Francisco Giants at Oakland Athletics 4:05pm EDT

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That's all for today. Thanks for stopping by, be sure to tell your friends about this blog. See you tomorrow.