It's Friday. Here's what's happening....
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Today is October 4th, the 277th day of 2013. There are 88 days left in the year.
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Move to North America suited Honka's style of play.
Watch: Fleury makes behind-the-back save.
Bruins beat Lightning in season opener.
Visit the official league website, http://www.nhl.com/.
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Today's Birthdays: Susan Sarandon is 67; Liev Schreiber ( X-Men Origins: Wolverine, Salt) is 46; Alicia Silverstone (Clueless, Batman & Robin) is 37; Dakota Johnson (Anastasia Steele in the upcoming film adaptation of Fifty Shades of Grey) is 24.
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2013 CFL.ca Game Notes: A look at Week 15.
Stephen: Pivotal decision and stretch looms for Stamps.
Visit the league's official website: cfl.ca.
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Edward Leveaux received a patent for the player piano on this date in 1881.
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Regina, SK. -The Nation is restless.
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Next up for the 8-5 Riders is a game on Friday, October 4th at the 9-4 BC Lions. Kickoff on 620CKRM, 620ckrm.com, the Rider Radio Network, TSN and ESPN3.com is set for 10:00pm EDT.
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The comic strip "Dick Tracy" made its debut in the Detroit Daily Mirror on this date in 1931. The strip was created by Chester Gould.
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Tampa, FL. — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers released quarterback Josh Freeman on Thursday, the team announced.
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A 3-year-old boy in India underwent brain surgery to correct premature puberty. [Now comes the hard part -- giving up the cigars and booze.]
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The weekend's here and the weather's still warm enough to spend the next 2 days in flip-flops and sandals, right guys? WRONG. In a survey of 6,000 women, it turns out most don't want to see our furry feet and trashy toes. Flip-flops? Nope, not unless you're going to the beach, the lake, hanging out by the pool, or sitting on a boat. Sandals? Sorry, still too much toe-action -- unless you're wearing the more rugged, hiker-style sandals that cover the toes. And those Adidas athletic slip-on things many guys wear with socks? They only place you should be wearing them is in a gym shower.
... And women in the survey also want guys to get some freaking pedicures. 78% of women surveyed said men need to take better care of their feet.
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Boston, MA. -- Somehow the Rays keep getting it done -- and somehow they always seem to run into the Red Sox.
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Authorities in Florida said a woman accused of fleeing a traffic stop in a pickup truck with stolen license plates tried to climb a tree to elude police. The woman tried to get onto a nearby rooftop. She instead jumped into another tree while police were waiting for a fire department ladder truck. The woman eventually came down.
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Authorities in Florida said a woman accused of fleeing a traffic stop in a pickup truck with stolen license plates tried to climb a tree to elude police. The woman tried to get onto a nearby rooftop. She instead jumped into another tree while police were waiting for a fire department ladder truck. The woman eventually came down.
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San Francisco, CA. -- If the Giants experience a successful 2014 season, perhaps the next statue placed outside AT&T Park ought to be Rodin's "The Thinker," with general manager Brian Sabean's face on it.
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The Railroad Hour" debuted on ABC radio on this date in 1948.
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Here I come Daddy!
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You're reading the Johnny Blog. Almost as much fun as watching the Rays in the ALDS, isn't it?
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Today in Elvis History
1960 - Shooting for the Elvis Presley film "Flaming Star" wrapped up.
2005 - Sony BMG Strategic Marketing Group released "Hit Story." The three CD set contained 80 Elvis Presley chart hits.
Today in Elvis History
1960 - Shooting for the Elvis Presley film "Flaming Star" wrapped up.
2005 - Sony BMG Strategic Marketing Group released "Hit Story." The three CD set contained 80 Elvis Presley chart hits.
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"I Led Three Lives" was first seen in syndication on this date in 1953. The TV show was never on network.
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Today in Beatles History:
1974 - "Walls And Bridges" was released by John Lennon.
1998 - Julian Lennon performed at a concert for the International Association Against Drugs.
2001 - Paul McCartney read original poetry at the 21st Poetry Olympics.
2001 - An undated draft of a letter written by John Lennon to Paul and Linda McCartney failed to sale at auction. The angry letter was written after the Beatles' 1970 split. The minimum price was set at $96,000, but, the top bid only reached $77,000.
1974 - "Walls And Bridges" was released by John Lennon.
1998 - Julian Lennon performed at a concert for the International Association Against Drugs.
2001 - Paul McCartney read original poetry at the 21st Poetry Olympics.
2001 - An undated draft of a letter written by John Lennon to Paul and Linda McCartney failed to sale at auction. The angry letter was written after the Beatles' 1970 split. The minimum price was set at $96,000, but, the top bid only reached $77,000.
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RENEWALS - Sleepy Hallow Fans (FOX), here's some good news: the show's already been picked up for a second season. Brad Pitt says his World War Z team is compiling ideas for a sequel. And The Rachel Ray Show has been renewed through the 2015-2016 season.
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Today in Sports History:
1893 - The first professional football contract was signed by Grant Dibert for the Pittsburgh AC.
1895 - The first U.S. Open golf tournament took place in Newport, RI. Horace Rawlins, 19 years old, won the tournament.
1959 - The first World Series to be played west of St. Louis began in Los Angeles, CA.
1981 - Bruce Jenner and Harry Belafonte debuted in their first dramatic roles in NBC-TV's "Grambling's White Tiger".
1987 - NFL owners used replacement personnel to play games despite the player's strike.
2001 - Barry Bonds (San Francisco Giants) hit his 70th home run of the season to tie Mark McGwire's major league record. Bonds also moved past Reggie Jackson on the all-time list with his 564th career home run.
2001 - Rickey Henderson (San Diego Padres) scored his 2,246th career run to break Ty Cobb's major league record.
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IN THEATERS - Gravity (PG-13); Runner Runner (R); Sneak-previews of Captain Phillips (PG-13)
1895 - The first U.S. Open golf tournament took place in Newport, RI. Horace Rawlins, 19 years old, won the tournament.
1959 - The first World Series to be played west of St. Louis began in Los Angeles, CA.
1981 - Bruce Jenner and Harry Belafonte debuted in their first dramatic roles in NBC-TV's "Grambling's White Tiger".
1987 - NFL owners used replacement personnel to play games despite the player's strike.
2001 - Barry Bonds (San Francisco Giants) hit his 70th home run of the season to tie Mark McGwire's major league record. Bonds also moved past Reggie Jackson on the all-time list with his 564th career home run.
2001 - Rickey Henderson (San Diego Padres) scored his 2,246th career run to break Ty Cobb's major league record.
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IN THEATERS - Gravity (PG-13); Runner Runner (R); Sneak-previews of Captain Phillips (PG-13)
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Coming Up:
Tonight --
USPHL Empire and Elite Hockey at Charlotte Showcase
MLB -- Tampa Bay Rays at Boston Red Sox 3:00pm ALDS Game One
CFL Football -- Saskatchewan Roughriders at BC Lions 10pm EDT
NAHL Hockey -- Wenatchee Wild vs Minot Minotauros 10:05pm EDT
USPHL Empire and Elite Hockey at Charlotte Showcase
Izod Indy Car Series -- Grand Prix of Houston at Houston, Texas Race 1 3:00pm EDT
Nascar Nationwide Series -- Kansas Lottery 300 at Kansas Speedway 3:30pm EDT
MLB -- Tampa Bay Rays at Boston Red Sox 5:00pm ALDS Game Two
MLB -- Tampa Bay Rays at Boston Red Sox 5:00pm ALDS Game Two
NHL Hockey -- Tampa Bay Lightning at Chicago Blackhawks 8:00pm EDT
NAHL Hockey -- Wenatchee Wild vs Minot Minotauros 10:05pm EDT
USPHL Empire and Elite Hockey at Charlotte Showcase
Izod Indy Car Series -- Grand Prix of Houston at Houston, Texas Race 2 1:00pm EDT
Nascar Sprint Cup Series -- Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Speedway 2:00pm EDT
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That's all for today. Thanks for stopping by, see you tomorrow!
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