It's Friday

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

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Today is June 1st, the 153rd day of 2012. There are 213 days left in the year.

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Stanley Cup Finals (New Jersey Devils vs. Los Angeles Kings:

Wednesday, May 30th Los Angeles 2 at New Jersey 1 OT (Los Angeles leads series 1-0)
Saturday, June 2nd Los Angeles at New Jersey 8:00pm EDT NBC
Monday, June 4th New Jersey at Los Angeles 8:00pm EDT NBCSN
Wednesday, June 6th New Jersey at Los Angeles 8:00pm EDT NBCSN
*Saturday, June 9th Los Angeles at New Jersey 8:00pm EDT NBC
*Monday, June 11th New Jersey at Los Angeles 8:00pm EDT NBC
*Wednesday, June 13th Los Angeles at New Jersey 8:00pm EDT NBC

* -- If necessary

Hartley to be next coach of the Flames.

Could Oilers opt for a defenseman with first pick?

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

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Today's Birthdays: Actor Andy Griffith is 86; Actor Morgan Freeman (Batman films, Shawshank Redemption) is 75; Musician Ronnie Wood (Rolling Stones) is 65; Model/TV host Heidi Klum (Project Runway) is 39; Singer Alanis Morissette is 38.

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TC12: Can Crowtown improve Bombers offence?

TC12: Leos looking for different start but similar finish.

Heenan, rest of draft class sign deals with Riders.

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

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Buffalo Days begin today in Luverne, Minnesota. The three-day event features the world famous Buffalo Chip Throwing contest.

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Riding in the buggy is fun!

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Let's see, what's on the agenda for today....hangin' out with Jimmy, doin' my radio stuff, going to the doctor. How 'bout you?

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St. Petersburg, FL. -- The battle for first place in the A.L. East iopens tonight, as the Tampa Bay Rays host the Baltimore Orioles. David Price goes to the hill for the Rays, Wei-Yin Chen for Baltimore. First pitch is at 7:10pm EDT.

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The government has ordered the shutdown of 26 tour bus operations due to safety violations. [For example, one bus was so bad that when the driver turned corners he would ask the passengers to help by leaning in that direction.]

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San Francisco, CA.-- The San Francisco Giants open a home series against the Chicago Cubs tonight. Madison Bumgarner starts for the Giants against Chicago's Paul Maholm. First pitch is at 10:15pm EDT.

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The Gatorade folks aren't going to like this... not one bit. It turns out everything you need during a hardcore workout is in a simple banana. Researchers tested bananas vs. Gatorade during a tough period of cycling, and discovered that bananas deliver the same performance as sports drinks, and offered up a healthier blend of sugars. Of course, it's hard to dump a bucket of bananas over your coaches head after the big game, so Gatorade will always have its place.

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Today in Elvis History

1957 - Elvis Presley's "Too Much" hit #6 in the U.K.

1959 - Elvis Presley was promoted to specialist Fourth Class Corporal.

1968 - The compilation album "Elvis' Gold Records, Volume 4" hit #33 in the U.S.

1971 - Elvis' birthplace in Tupelo, MS, was opened to the public.

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Authorities in California said two suspected methamphetamine dealers were arrested after allegedly sending text message advertisements. A Santa Maria police officer received a text message Tuesday from a number he did not recognize offering to sell drugs. The officer agreed to purchase 2 grams of methamphetamine, and the men arrived at the agreed-upon meeting place and were confronted by members of the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Narcotics Unit.

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Today in Beatles History:

1967 - In Britain, "Sergeant Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" was released by the Beatles.

1969 - In Montreal, John Lennon and Yoko Ono recorded "Give Peace a Chance" with Tommy and Dick Smothers, Derek Taylor, Murray the K and Timothy Leary.

1991 - Paul McCartney's album "Unplugged - Official Bootleg" debuted at #7 in the U.K. The work documented his MTV performance on January 25, 1991.

2003 - In Liverpool, Paul McCarntey performed the final show of his 14-month "Back in the World" tour.

2009 - "The Beatles - Rockband" had its world premier. It contained 45 songs.

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Justin Bieber was knocked out cold after running into a wall of glass during a concert in Paris. Justin was performing on stage, and in between songs he walked backstage and hit the glass. He says he was disoriented, but went back on stage and finished his set. As he walked to his dressing room he passed out cold, for around 15 seconds. Doctors say Justin suffered a concussion but he'll be OK.

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Today in Sports History:

1923 - The New York Giants beat the Philadelphia Phillies 22-8. The Giants scored in every inning of the game.

1925 - Lou Gehrig began a streak of playing in 2,130 consecutive baseball games. The streak ended on May 2, 1939.

1938 - Baseball helmets were worn for the first time.

1941 - Mel Ott hit the 400th home run of his career. He also drove in his 1,500th career run.

1975 - Nolan Ryan pitched his fourth career no-hitter in his 100th career victory.

1980 - Steve Garvey hit the 7,000th home run for the Dodgers.

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IN THEATERS - Snow White and the Huntsman (PG-13); For Greater Glory (R).

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Coming up:

Tonight --

MLB -- Tampa Bay Rays vs Baltimore Orioles 7:10pm EDT

MLB -- San Francisco Giants vs Chicago Cubs 10:15pm EDT

Saturday --

Nascar Nationwide Series -- 5-hour Energy 200 at Dover International Speedway 1:30pm EDT

MLB -- Tampa Bay Rays vs Baltimore Orioles 4:10pm EDT

MLB -- San Francisco Giants vs Chicago Cubs 7:15pm EDT

Sunday --

Nascar Nationwide Series -- FedEx 400 400 benefiting Autism Speaks at Dover International Speedway 12:30pm EDT

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

IZOD Indy Car Series -- Chevrolet Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix at Detroit 3:30pm EDT

MLB -- San Francisco Giants vs Chicago Cubs 4:05pm EDT

Monday --

MLB -- San Francisco Giants vs Chicago Cubs 3:45pm EDT

Tuesday --

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

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

Wednesday --

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

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

Thursday --

MLB -- San Francisco Giants at San Diego Padres 3:35pm EDT

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

Friday --

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

MLB -- San Francisco Giants vs Texas Rangers 10:15pm EDT

Saturday --

MLB -- San Francisco Giants vs Texas Rangers 4:05pm EDT

MLB -- Tampa Bay Rays at Florida Marlins 7:15pm EDT

IZOD Indy Car Series -- Firestone 550 at Texas Motor Speedway 8:00pm EDT

Sunday --

Nascar Sprint Cup Series -- Pocono 400 at Pocono Raceway 12:00pm EDT

MLB -- Tampa Bay Rays at Florida Marlins 1:10pm EDT

MLB -- San Francisco Giants vs Texas Rangers 4:05pm EDT

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That's it for today. Thanks for stopping by, I hope that you'll do so tomorrow too. Thanks again!