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Today is December 28th, the 362nd day of 2013. There are 3 days left in the year.
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Super 16: Blackhawks hold top post-Christmas spot.
Must see: NHL Winter Classic rink build update.
Visit the official league website, http://www.nhl.com/.
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Westminster Abbey was consecrated under Edward the Confessor on this date in 1065.
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Tampa, FL. -- Coach Jon Cooper said the unusual drill, set early in Friday's fast-paced 90-minute practice, was aimed to have the Lightning players "touch as many pucks as possible."
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"The Pennsylvania Gazette," owned by Benjamin Franklin, ran an ad for the first issue of "Poor Richard’s Almanack" on this date in 1732
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Luc Brodeur-Jourdain signs three-year deal with Als.
Argos' Johnson retires after 14-year CFL career.
Please visit the league's official website, cfl.ca.
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Iowa became the 29th state to be admitted to the Union on this date in 1846.
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Tampa, FL. — Three things to watch in Sunday's game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and New Orleans Saints.
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I'm thirsty after all this walking Daddy!
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You're reading the Johnny Blog. Almost as much fun as watching early morning hockey, isn't it?
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Today in Elvis History
1954 - The Elvis Presley single "Milkcow Blues Boogie"/"You're a Heartbreaker" was released.
1954 - It was announced that Elvis Presley had signed a management contract with Bob Neal.
Today in Elvis History
1954 - The Elvis Presley single "Milkcow Blues Boogie"/"You're a Heartbreaker" was released.
1954 - It was announced that Elvis Presley had signed a management contract with Bob Neal.
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On this date in 1945, the U.S. Congress officially recognized the "Pledge of Allegiance."
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On this date in 1945, the U.S. Congress officially recognized the "Pledge of Allegiance."
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Today in Beatles History:
1963 - The "New Yorker" printed an interview with Beatles manager Brian Epstein. It was the first serious press the Beatles received in the United States.
1963 - The "New Yorker" printed an interview with Beatles manager Brian Epstein. It was the first serious press the Beatles received in the United States.
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On this date in 1956 after five years on television, the last "Ding Dong School" was aired on NBC-TV.
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1918 - Georges Vezina (Montreal Canadiens) became the first NHL goalie to record an assist. The assist came on a goal by Newsy Lalonde.
1958 - The Baltimore Colts beat the New York Giants 23-17 in overtime in the NFL Championship.
1975 - The Dallas Cowboys won the NFC divisional playoff game against the Minnesota Vikings with a Hail Mary with only 24 seconds left.
2003 - New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner was released from the hospital. The previous day he had fainted at a memorial service.
2003 - Jamal Lewis (Baltimore Ravens) became the fifth NFL player to run for 2,000 yards in a season. He ended the season with 2,029 yards.
2003 - Mike Vanderjagt (Indianapolis Colts) set a new NFL record when he kicked his 41st consecutive field goal.
2003 - James Holmes (Kansas City Chiefs) set an NFL record with his 27th touchdown of the season.
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The Chamber of Commerce of Akron, OH, terminated its association with the All-American Soap Box Derby on this date in 1973. It was stated that the race had become "a victim of cheating and fraud."
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Coming Up:
Tonight --
NHL Hockey -- Tampa Bay Lightning vs Montreal Canadiens 7:00pm EST
Sunday --
NFL Football -- Tampa Bay Buccaneers at New Orleans Saints 4:25pm EST (Final game of regular season)
NHL Hockey -- Tampa Bay Lightning vs New York Rangers 7:00pm EST
Nothin' Doin'
Nothin' Doin'
NHL Hockey -- Tampa Bay Lightning at Vancouver Canucks 10:00pm EST
Nothin' Doin'
NHL Hockey -- Tampa Bay Lightning at Calgary Flames 9:00pm EST
NAHL Hockey -- Wenatchee Wild vs Fairbanks Ice Dogs 10:05pm EST
USPHL Hockey -- Tampa Bay Juniors at New England Showcase
NAHL Hockey -- Wenatchee Wild vs Fairbanks Ice Dogs 10:05pm EST
USPHL Hockey -- Tampa Bay Juniors at New England Showcase
NHL Hockey -- Tampa Bay Lightning at Edmonton Oilers 8:00pm EST
USPHL Hockey -- Tampa Bay Juniors at New England Showcase
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That's all for today. Thanks for stopping by, see you tomorrow!
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