It's Tuesday. Here's what's happening....
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Today is September 17th, the 260th day of 2013. There are 105 days left in the year.
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30 in 15: Carolina after consistency, health in 2013-14.
30 in 15: Young Avalanche seek next step under Roy.
Visit the official league website, http://www.nhl.com/.
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Today's Birthdays: Former U.S. Supreme Court Justice David Souter is 74; Comedian Rita Rudner is 60; Kyle Chandler (Friday Night Lights, Early Edition) is 48; Matthew Settle (Gossip Girl) is 44.
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Yohe Named Captain of 2014 U.S. Paralympic Sled Hockey Team
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| Chace, Sweeney Picked As Alternate Captains | |
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Andy Yohe (Bettendorf, Iowa) has been named captain of the 2014 U.S. Paralympic Sled Hockey Team, while Taylor Chace (Hampton Falls, N.H.) and Josh Sweeney (Phoenix, Ariz.) have been named alternate captains, it was announced today by USA Hockey.
"Andy Yohe was captain of the 2010 U.S. Paralympic Team that won the gold medal in Vancouver, and the players in our locker room have great respect for him," said Jeff Sauer, head coach of the 2014 U.S. Paralympic Sled Hockey Team. "As a coaching staff, we like that his return to Team USA brings a fresh sense of attitude and responsibility. Josh Sweeney and Taylor Chace are strong players for us on the ice and they will continue in leadership roles that they took on last season."
In addition to leading Team USA to the gold medal at the 2010 Paralympic Winter Games, Yohe was a member of the bronze medal-winning U.S. squad at the 2006 Paralympic Winter Games in Torino, Italy. Also, Yohe has played for the U.S. National Sled Hockey Team at numerous international events, helping Team USA to first-place finishes in the 2009 International Paralympic Committee Ice Sledge Hockey World Championship, 2009 World Sledge Hockey Challenge and the 2010 Japan Para Ice Sledge Hockey Championships. Yohe took a hiatus from Team USA from 2010-2013.
Alternate captains Chace and Sweeney occupied the same positions during the 2012-13 season for the U.S. National Sled Hockey Team, helping to lead Team USA to a silver medal-showing at the 2013 IPC Ice Sledge World Championship in Goyang City, South Korea, and first-place finishes at both the 2012 World Sledge Hockey Challenge and 2013 USA Hockey Sled Cup.
A complete U.S. Paralympic Sled Hockey Team roster can be found here.
For complete U.S. Paralympic Sled Hockey Team coverage, click here.
NOTES: Eighteen players were named to the 2014 U.S. Paralympic Sled Hockey Team on July 24. Team USA's roster will be trimmed to 17 players by Jan. 1, 2014, to conform to the Paralympic Games roster limit … Nine players return from the 2010 U.S. squad that captured the gold medal at the 2010 Paralympic Games in Vancouver, B.C., including goaltender Steve Cash (Overland, Mo.); defensemen Taylor Chace (Hampton Falls, N.H.), Nikko Landeros (Johnstown, Colo.), Josh Pauls (Green Brook, N.J.) and Andy Yohe (Bettendorf, Iowa); and forwards Taylor Lipsett (Plano, Texas), Adam Page (Lancaster, N.Y.), Alexi Salamone (Buffalo, N.Y.) and Greg Shaw (Merritt Island, Fla.). Cash, Chace, Lipsett, Salamone and Yohe also received bronze medals at the 2006 Paralympic Games in Torino, Italy … Dan Brennan (Colorado Springs, Colo.), director of sled and inline national teams for USA Hockey, is serving as the general manager of the 2014 U.S. Paralympic Sled Hockey Team ... Jeff Sauer (Madison, Wis.) is in his third season as head coach of the U.S. National Sled Hockey Team … Guy Gosselin (Grafton, Wis.), American Development Model regional manager for USA Hockey, is in his third season as an assistant coach for the U.S. National Sled Hockey Team.
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Phillip W. Pratt patented a version of the sprinkler system on this date in 1872.
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Visit the CFL's official website, cfl.ca.
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The first transcontinental airplane flight started on this date in 1911. It took C.P. Rogers 82 hours to fly from New York City to Pasadena, CA.
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The first transcontinental airplane flight started on this date in 1911. It took C.P. Rogers 82 hours to fly from New York City to Pasadena, CA.
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Regina, SK.- ad•ver•si•ty
1. adverse fortune or fate; misfortune; calamity
2. an adverse event or circumstance:
As early as Week 2, when the Saskatchewan Roughriders were 2-0 after a 36-21 win over Calgary in the 2013 home-opener, I pointed out in this space that the good fortune wouldn’t last forever.
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Next up for the Riders is a game on Sunday, September 22nd at home against the BC Lions. Kickoff on 620CKRM, 620ckrm.com, the Rider Radio Network, TSN and ESPN3.com is set for 4:30pm EDT.
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NEW ON DVD - Released Sept. 17
o World War Z
o The Bling Ring
o The East
o Disconnect
o The Mentalist: The Complete Fifth Season
o Grimm: Season Two
o Nashville: The Complete First Season
o C.S.I. - The Complete 13th Season
o Leverage - The 5th Season
o Arrow - The Complete 1st Season
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Tampa, FL. — Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Dashon Goldson has been suspended one game for a helmet-to-helmet hit on New Orleans Saints running back Darren Sproles.
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A study finds that tattoos still reduce your chances of getting hired. [Especially if you forget to cover up your "Miley Cyrus Forever" ink.]
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The wealthiest Americans got even wealthier in 2013, by a lot. The 2013 Forbes 400 List, released Monday, found that the 400 richest US citizens increased their combined net worth to $2.02 trillion this year, up $300 billion from 1.7 trillion in 2012. Bill Gates tops the list for the 20th straight year.
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St. Petersburg, FL. -- Something had to give in Monday's pivotal series opener between the current owners of American League Wild Card spots.
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Grand Theft Auto V is out today (Tuesday). Fans have bought more than 125 million GTA games, a Guinness World Record.
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Grand Theft Auto V is out today (Tuesday). Fans have bought more than 125 million GTA games, a Guinness World Record.
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New York, NY. -- There's more of everything in New York, as the Giants will learn this week.
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At Mount Rushmore, Abraham Lincoln's face was dedicated on this date in 1937.
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Jimmy gets a drink of water at the Ray Guys game.
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You're reading the Johnny Blog. Almost as much fun as walking your son to his classroom, isn't it?
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Today in Elvis History
1960 - Elvis Presley's single "A Mess Of Blues" hit #2 in the U.K.
1962 - Elvis Presley resumed filming work on "It Happened At The World Fair" in Hollywood.
1977 - Elvis Presley's album "Moody Blue" hit #3 in the U.S.
1977 - Elvis Presley's single "Return To Sender" hit #42 in the U.K.
1977 - Elvis Presley's album "That't The Way It Is" hit #34 in the U.K.
1994 - The Elvis Presley compilation "The Essential Collection" hit #6 in the U.K.
Today in Elvis History
1960 - Elvis Presley's single "A Mess Of Blues" hit #2 in the U.K.
1962 - Elvis Presley resumed filming work on "It Happened At The World Fair" in Hollywood.
1977 - Elvis Presley's album "Moody Blue" hit #3 in the U.S.
1977 - Elvis Presley's single "Return To Sender" hit #42 in the U.K.
1977 - Elvis Presley's album "That't The Way It Is" hit #34 in the U.K.
1994 - The Elvis Presley compilation "The Essential Collection" hit #6 in the U.K.
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Looking for some new kicks? The MMM x Converse collection features Chuck Taylor All Star and Jack Purcell shoes completely covered in a layer of white paint. As the shoes are worn, the white starts to wear away and the sneaker's true color is revealed -- coming in black, red, navy blue, or vintage yellow.
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Today in Beatles History:
1976 - Ringo Starr released "Ringo's Rotogravure."
1976 - Ringo Starr released "Ringo's Rotogravure."
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"M*A*S*H" premiered on CBS-TV on this date in 1972.
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Today in Sports History:
1920 - The American Professional Football Association was formed in Canton, OH. It was the precursor to the National Football League (NFL).
1953 - Ernie Banks became the first black baseball player to wear a Chicago Cubs uniform. He retired in 1971 known as 'Mr. Cub'.
1961 - The Minnesota Vikings were debuted as the new National Football League (NFL) team.
1983 - Johnny Bench, of the Cincinnati Reds, retired after 16 years as a catcher.
1983 - Carl Yastrzemski of the Boston Red Sox broke Hank Aaron's major league record for games played when he started his 3,299th game.
1984 - Reggie Jackson hit his 500th career home run. It was exactly 17 years from the day he hit his first major league home run.
2004 - Barry Bonds (San Francisco Giants) hit his 700th home run.
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Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth are officially over, according to reps for both stars. That is all.
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Coming Up:
1953 - Ernie Banks became the first black baseball player to wear a Chicago Cubs uniform. He retired in 1971 known as 'Mr. Cub'.
1961 - The Minnesota Vikings were debuted as the new National Football League (NFL) team.
1983 - Johnny Bench, of the Cincinnati Reds, retired after 16 years as a catcher.
1983 - Carl Yastrzemski of the Boston Red Sox broke Hank Aaron's major league record for games played when he started his 3,299th game.
1984 - Reggie Jackson hit his 500th career home run. It was exactly 17 years from the day he hit his first major league home run.
2004 - Barry Bonds (San Francisco Giants) hit his 700th home run.
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Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth are officially over, according to reps for both stars. That is all.
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Coming Up:
Tonight --
MLB -- Tampa Bay Rays vs Texas Rangers 7:10pm EDT
MLB -- San Francisco Giants at New York Mets 7:10pm EDT
Wednesday --
MLB -- Tampa Bay Rays vs Texas Rangers 7:10pm EDT
MLB -- San Francisco Giants at New York Mets 7:10pm EDT
Thursday --
MLB -- San Francisco Giants at New York Mets 1:10pm EDT
MLB -- Tampa Bay Rays vs Texas Rangers 7:10pm EDT
Friday --
MLB -- San Francisco Giants at New York Yankees 7:05pm EDT
MLB -- Tampa Bay Rays vs Baltimore Orioles 7:10pm EDT
USPHL Empire Hockey -- Tampa Bay Juniors at Palm Beach Hawks 8:45pm EDT
Saturday --
MLB -- Tampa Bay Rays vs Baltimore Orioles 1:05pm EDT
MLB -- San Francisco Giants at New York Yankees 1:05pm EDT
College Football -- Oregon State Beavers at San Diego State Aztecs 7:30pm EDT
Nascar Nationwide Series -- Kentucky 300 at Kentucky Speedway 7:30pm EDT
USPHL Hockey -- Tampa Bay Juniors vs Palm Beach Hawks 8:00pm EDT
Sunday --
USPHL Hockey -- Tampa Bay Juniors vs Palm Beach Hawks 12:15pm EDT
NFL Football -- Tampa Bay Buccaneers at New England Patriots 1:00pm EDT
MLB -- San Francisco Giants at New York Yankees 1:05pm EDT
MLB -- Tampa Bay Rays vs Baltimore Orioles 1:40pm EDT
Nascar Sprint Cup Series -- Sylvania 300 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway 2:00pm EDT
CFL Football -- Saskatchewan Roughriders vs BC Lions 4:30pm EDT
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That's all for today. Thanks for stopping by, see you tomorrow!
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