It's Thursday. Here's what's happening....
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Today is May 22nd, the 142nd day of 2014. There are 223 days left in the year.
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Kings score six in row to even series with Blackhawks.
NHL takes three Sports Business Awards.
Visit the official league website, http://www.nhl.com/.
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Today's Birthdays: Lyricist Bernie Taupin (Elton John's writing partner) is 64; model Naomi Campbell is 44; speed skater Apolo Anton Ohno (Dancing with the Stars) is 32; Ginnifer Goodwin (Margaret Blanchard/Snow White) is 36.
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Tampa, FL. -- Defenseman Dylan Blujus signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Tampa Bay Lightning on Wednesday. Financial terms were not disclosed.
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Abraham Ortelius published the first modern atlas in Belgium on this date in 1570.
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Please visit the league's official website, cfl.ca.
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Golfer Rory McIlroy has called off his wedding to tennis star Caroline Wozniacki days after the wedding invitations were mailed. [For once there's a recall that has nothing to do with GM.]
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Tampa, FL. — A trick-shot artist is coming to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
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To celebrate National Doughnut Week, Krispy Kreme UK has unveiled the world's "most expensive" donut. It looks like a lotus flower and costs just under $1,700. The donut was made with Chateau d'Yquem crème, raspberries, and Dom Pérignon vintage 2002 champagne jelly. This treat has also been "blinged" with 24-carat gold leaf, 23-carat gold dust and edible diamonds.
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St. Petersburg, FL. -- Oakland used its hit wisely Wednesday night, managing three runs around it.
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Judy Minunni of Buffalo, New York, received a casual Valentine's Day card from her daughter. Except this year, it said, "Happy Valentine's, Grandma." After initially thinking it was one big fat joke, the grandma-to-be got the hint, and she celebrated. Loudly. Video
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Denver, CO. -- Ignore the injuries, which was impossible to do, and the Giants' 5-1 victory Wednesday over the Colorado Rockies was one they could relish.
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On this date in 1841, Henry Kennedy received a patent for the first reclining chair.
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I did it!
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You're reading the Johnny Blog. Almost as much fun as IIHF hockey, isn't it?
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Today in Elvis History
1970 - Elvis Presley signed a three-picture deal with MGM.
2001 - The 1966 Elvis Presley movie "Frankie and Johnny" was released.
2007 - A remastered version of "Elvis' Gold Records, Vol. 4" was released.
Today in Elvis History
1970 - Elvis Presley signed a three-picture deal with MGM.
2001 - The 1966 Elvis Presley movie "Frankie and Johnny" was released.
2007 - A remastered version of "Elvis' Gold Records, Vol. 4" was released.
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A man in England (Gloucester) put on one of those inflatable sumo wrestler suits to play-fight, but bounced off his opponent, landed on his head and knocked himself out.
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A man in England (Gloucester) put on one of those inflatable sumo wrestler suits to play-fight, but bounced off his opponent, landed on his head and knocked himself out.
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Today in Beatles History:
1965 - The Beatles' "Ticket to Ride" hit #1.
1969 - The Beatles single "Hey Jude" won A-Side Which Achieved The Highest Certified British Sales at the 14th annual Ivor Novello Awards.
2003 - Paul McCartney was named an honorary professor at Russia's St. Petersburg Conservatory.
1965 - The Beatles' "Ticket to Ride" hit #1.
1969 - The Beatles single "Hey Jude" won A-Side Which Achieved The Highest Certified British Sales at the 14th annual Ivor Novello Awards.
2003 - Paul McCartney was named an honorary professor at Russia's St. Petersburg Conservatory.
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Warner Bros. has announced the official title of its Batman vs. Superman movie. The studio has named the film Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice.
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Today in Sports History:
1968 - Willie Stargell (Pittsburgh Pirates) hit three home runs, a single and a double.
1970 - The Buffalo Sabres and Vancouver Canucks were officially granted NHL franchises for the 1970-71 season.
1975 - Joe Namath refused a $4 million offer to play for Chicago in the World Football League.
1977 - Janet Guthrie set the fastest time of the second weekend of qualifying, becoming the first woman to earn a starting spot in the Indianapolis 500 since its inception in 1911.
1985 - Pete Rose passed Hank Aaron as National League run scoring leader with 2,108.
1991 - The NFL owners agreed to add two new teams in 1994.
2002 - Mark Prior became only the 14th Chicago Cubs player since 1920 to win his major league debut. The Cubs beat the Pirates 7-4.
2002 - Barry Bonds (San Francisco Giants) hit his 583rd home run. He tied Mark McGwire for fifth on the all-time list.
2003 - At the Colonial in Fort Worth, TX, Annika Sorenstam became the first woman to play on the PGA tour in 58 years. She ended the day at 1-over par.
2003 - High school basketball star LeBron James signed a $90 million Nike endorsement deal.
2003 - Steve McNair (Tennessee Titans) was arrested and charged with drunken driving and illegal possession of a handgun. He was released on $3,000 bond.
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On this date in 1955, Jack Benny did his last live network radio broadcast after a run of 23 years. He devoted his time fully to TV.
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Coming Up:
Tonight --
MLB -- San Francisco Giants at Colorado Rockies 3:10pm EDT
MLB -- Tampa Bay Rays vs Oakland Athletics 4:10pm EDT
MLB -- Tampa Bay Rays vs Boston Red Sox 7:10pm EDT
MLB -- San Francisco Giants vs Minnesota Twins 10:15pm
Nascar Nationwide Series -- History 300 at Charlotte Motor Speedway 2:45pm EDT
MLB -- Tampa Bay Rays vs Boston Red Sox 4:10pm EDT
MLB -- San Francisco Giants vs Minnesota Twins 10:05pm
Verizon Indy Car Series -- Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway 12:00pm EDT
MLB -- Tampa Bay Rays vs Boston Red Sox 1:40pm EDT
MLB -- San Francisco Giants vs Minnesota Twins 4:05pm
Nascar Sprint Cup Series -- Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway 6:00pm EDT
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That's all for today. Thanks for stopping by, see you tomorrow!
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