It's Saturday

Good day to you kind sir and/or madam! It's Saturday. Here's what's happening....

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Today is September 3rd, the 246th day of 2011. There are 119 days left in the year.

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Mother says Belak suffered from depression.

NHL family mourns passing of Belak.

Private funeral for Belak set for Sunday.

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I used to think depression was something that was well, something people used as an excuse just to not be happy. I now know different. If you think you might suffer from depression, get some help. You can take back control of your life. If you know someone who suffers from, or might be suffering from depression, encourage them to seek help and be their friend. Depression is a serious illness, but with help, it can be beat.

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Wes Cates ready to contribute again.

Saskatchewan Roughriders excited about Andy Fantuz's possible return.

The Riders are back in action tomorrow for the annual Labour Day Classic against the league-leading Winnipeg Blue Bombers. The Riders, with Ken Miller back at the controls as the teams' Head Coach, look for a reversal of fortune after a disastrous 1-7 start, the worst mark in the CFL. Winnipeg, which went 4-14 last season, enters the game at 7-1, the best record in the league. Kickoff is set for 4:00pm EDT on 620 CKRM and the Rider Radio Network, with Rod Pedersen and Carm Carteri calling all the action. Listen link is on the right side of this blog. The game can also be seen live in Canada on TSN and online in the U.S. on ESPN3.com.

Visit the team's official website at http://www.riderville.com/.

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The first successful penny newspaper in the U.S., "The New York Sun," was launched by Benjamin H. Day on this date in 1833.

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Roaring road victory: Lions beat up on Argos.

Second season: Let the race to Grey begin.

7-1 Bombers expect challenge from 1-7 Riders.

2011 CFL Schedule is here.

Donate to the Tony Proudfoot Fund.

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

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"Search for Tomorrow" debuted on CBS-TV on this date in 1951.

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The Beavers open their 2012 college football season this afternoon at Reser Stadium in Corvallis, hosting the Sacramento State Hornets. Mike Parker, Jim Wilson and Ron Callan call the action on 860AM KPAM and the Beaver Sports Network, with kickoff set for 4:00pm EDT. Listen link is on the right side of this blog.

The view from Corvallis: It won't be pretty, but OSU will get the "W."

The view from Sacramento: Hornets to open season against Oregon State.

Visit the official Oregon State Beavers football website here.

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"The Lone Ranger" was heard on radio for the final time on this date in 1954 after 2,956 episodes over a period of 21 years.

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When we go out to eat, I always get crayons and something to draw on.

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On this date in 1966, the television series "The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet" ended after 14 years.

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ST. PETERSBURG, Fl. -- A three-run seventh inning spoiled what had been another dominant outing for David Price, as the Rays dropped a 3-2 decision to the Orioles in the series opener Friday at Tropicana Field.

It was the 13th time this season the Rays have lost when their pitcher has gone seven or more innings and only allowed three earned runs or fewer.

The Rays are 9 1/2 games behind the Yankees in the American League East and nine back of the Red Sox in the Wild Card race.

Read the rest here.

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The TV game show "What's My Line?" broadcast its final episode on this date in 1967. The show aired over 17 years on CBS.

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SAN FRANCISCO, Ca. -- Maybe the Giants relish the September stage.

Playing their first game of the month Friday, they performed with urgency and efficiency rarely seen during their woeful August as Carlos Beltran homered during a 4-for-4 night and Cody Ross also homered to back Matt Cain's eight-inning effort in a critical 6-2 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks.

The Giants' ninth victory in 13 games this year against Arizona left them five games behind the National League West-leading D-backs. Though that's a daunting deficit, San Francisco surged from four games behind the San Diego Padres to three ahead of them during an 18-8 September last year.

Read the rest here.

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In Sweden on this date in 1967, motorists stopped driving on the left side of the road and began driving on the right side.

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Today in Elvis History:

1966 - Elvis Presley's album "Paradise Hawaiian Style" hit #7 in the U.K.

1969 - The Elvis Presley film "The Trouble With Girls (And How To Get Into It)" premiered in the U.S.

1977 - Elvis Presley's single "Way Down" hit #1 in the U.K.

1977 - The album "The Elvis Presley Sun Collection" hit #16 in the U.K.

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On this date in 1976,the U.S. spacecraft Viking 2 landed on Mars. The unmanned spacecraft took the first close-up, color photos of the planet's surface.

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Today in Beatles History:

1963 - The BBC aired "Pog Go The Beatles."

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On this date in 1981, David Brinkley left NBC News after 38 years to join with ABC.

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Today in Sports History:

1895 - The first professional football game was played in Latrobe, PA. The Latrobe YMCA defeated the Jeannette Athletic Club 12-0.

1947 - The New York Yankees got 18 hits in an 11-2 win over Boston. All 18 hits were singles.

1957 - Warren Spahn (Milwaukee Braves) recorded his 41st career shutout.

1966 - Bobby Orr (Boston Bruins) signed his first NHL contract. The two-year deal paid $70,000 plus a signing bonus, gave Orr the top salary in hockey.

1970 - Vince Lombardi died of cancer at the age of 57.

1970 - Billy Williams (Chicago Cubs) ended his National League record of 1,117 consecutive games played.

1981 - The Boston Red Sox and the Seattle Mariners played the longest game in Fenway Park history. The game was ended in a 7-7 tie after 19 innings. The Mariners won the game 8-7 when it was resumed the next day.

1984 - Bruce Sutter of the St. Louis Cardinals set a National League record by earning his 38th save of the season.

1986 - The Houston Astros beat the Chicago Cubs 8-7 in the 18th inning. The game was ended the day before after 14 innings were played. The two teams had used a record 53 players the day before.

1990 - Bobby Thigpen set a major league record when he got his 47th save.

1999 - Mario Lemieux's ownership group officially took over the National Hockey League's Pittsburgh Penguins. Lemieux became the first player in the modern era of sports to buy the team he had once played for.

2000 - Kenny Lofton tied a major league record when he scored in his 18th straight game.

2001 - Bud Smith became the 16th major league rookie to throw a no-hitter. It was his 11th career start.

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On this date in 1994 in Alaska, two teenagers were exiled by an American Indian Tribal panel. The teenagers were sent to an uninhabited island for one year for beating and robbing a pizza deliveryman.

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Coming up:

Tonight:

EJHL South Hockey -- Tampa Bay Juniors vs Wisconsin Dells Ducks 11:00am

EJHL South Hockey -- Tampa Bay Juniors vs USF Bulls or Florida Eels 4:00pm or 6:00pm EDT

MLB -- Tampa Bay Rays vs Baltimore Orioles 6:10pm EDT

Nascar Nationwide Series -- Great Clips 300 at Atlanta Motor Speedway 7:30pm EDT

MLB -- San Francisco Giants vs Arizona Diamondbacks 9:05pm EDT

Sunday --

Empire South Hockey -- Tampa Bay Juniors vs Wisconsin Dells Ducks 11:00am

Empire South Hockey -- Tampa Bay Juniors vs USF Bulls or Florida Eels 4:00pm or 6:00pm EDT

MLB -- Tampa Bay Rays vs Baltimore Orioles 1:40pm EDT

IZOD Indy Car Series -- Baltimore Grand Prix at Streets of Baltimore TBD

CFL Football -- Saskatchewan Roughriders vs Winnipeg Blue Bombers 4:00pm EDT

MLB -- San Francisco Giants vs Arizona Diamondbacks 4:05pm EDT

Nascar Sprint Cup Series -- AdvoCare 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway 7:30pm EDT

Monday --

MLB -- Tampa Bay Rays vs Texas Rangers 1:10pm EDT

MLB -- San Francisco Giants at San Diego Padres 4:05pm EDT

Tuesday --

MLB -- Tampa Bay Rays vs Texas Rangers 7:10pm EDT

MLB -- San Francisco Giants at San Diego Padres 10:05pm EDT

Wednesday --

MLB -- Tampa Bay Rays vs Texas Rangers 1:10pm EDT

MLB -- San Francisco Giants at San Diego Padres 6:35pm EDT

Thursday --

Nothin' Doin'

Friday --

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

Nascar Nationwide Series -- Virginia 529 College Savings 250 at Richmond International Raceway 7:30pm

MLB -- San Francisco Giants vs Los Angeles Dodgers 10:15pm EDT

Saturday --

Empire South Hockey -- Tampa Bay Juniors vs Florida Eels 5:15pm EDT

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

Nascar Sprint Cup Series -- Wonderful Pistachios 400 at Richmond International Raceway 7:30pm

EJHL South Hockey -- Tampa Bay Juniors vs Florida Eels 8:00pm EDT

MLB -- San Francisco Giants vs Los Angeles Dodgers 9:05pm EDT

Sunday --

NFL Football -- Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Detroit Lions 1:00pm EDT

MLB -- Tampa Bay Rays vs Boston Red Sox 1:40pm EDT

MLB -- San Francisco Giants vs Los Angeles Dodgers 4:05pm EDT

Empire South Hockey -- Tampa Bay Juniors vs Florida Junior Blades 4:40pm EDT

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That's all for another day. Thanks for stopping by, I hope that you'll do so again tomorrow. Thanks again!