It's Wednesday

It's Wednesday. Here's what's happening....

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Today is October 3rd, the 277th day of 2012. There are 89 days left in the year.

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CBA negotiations stall after two-hour meeting Tuesday.

Justin Bailey awaits 'Return to Play' protocol.

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

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Today's Birthdays: Tommy Lee of Motley Crue is 50; Clive Owen (Sin City) is 48; Gwen Stefani of No Doubt is 43; Seann William Scott is 36.

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University of Minnesota Secures Third Straight Week as Unanimous No.1 in USA Today/USA Hockey Magazine Women's College Hockey Poll

USA Today/USA Hockey Magazine 2012-13 Women's College Hockey Poll - #2(first-place votes in parentheses) Rank School Last Week's Ranking 2012-13 Record Weeks in Top 10 1 University of Minnesota, 190 (19) 1 2-0-0 3 2 Cornell University, 163 3 0-0-0 3 3 University of Wisconsin, 144 2 1-0-1 3 4 Boston College, 135 4 0-0-0 3 5 University of North Dakota, 106 5 0-0-0 3 6 Boston University, 96 6 0-0-0 3 7 University of Minnesota Duluth, 76 7 0-0-0 3 8 St. Lawrence University, 51 8 0-0-0 3 9 Harvard University, 33 9 0-0-0 3 10 Mercyhurst University, 29 10 2-0-0 3 Others receiving votes: Northeastern University, 16; Ohio State University, 2; Quinnipiac University, 2; Clarkson University, 1; Providence College, 1. NOTES: The University of Minnesota Golden Gophers are the defending NCAA national champions and earned their third straight week as the unanimous No. 1 ... No. 6 Boston University squares off against No. 4 Boston College on Friday (Oct. 5) at Conte Forum in Chestnut Hill in the first ranked match-up this season ... The top four ranked programs represent the 2012 NCAA Women's Frozen Four ... The Western Collegiate Hockey Association leads all conferences with four ranked teams, while ECAC Hockey has three ranked teams, the Hockey East Association has two ranked squads and College Hockey America has one ranked program ... A total of 15 teams received votes. ABOUT THE POLL: The 16th annual USA Today/USA Hockey MagazineWomen’s College Hockey Poll is conducted each week in conjunction with the American Hockey Coaches Association. The poll includes input from coaches and journalists representing each of the four NCAA Division I ice hockey conferences, as well as composite votes from officers of the AHCA and USA Hockey.

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On this date in 1863, U.S. President Lincoln declared that the last Thursday of November would be recognized as Thanksgiving Day.

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Corvallis, OR. -- Notes and quotes from Oregon State coach Mike Riley and players as the 14th-ranked Beavers, 3-0 after a 38-35 victory at Arizona, look ahead to Saturday’s 3 p.m. date with Washington State at Reser Stadium:

Read the rest here.

The Oregon State beavers put their 3-0(2-0 in the Pac-12) record on the line on Saturday, when they host the 2-3 (0-2 in the Pac-12) Washington State Cougars. Kickoff is set for 6:00pm EDT on 1190 KEX, the Beaver Sports Network or via the listen link on the left side of this blog. The game can be seen nationally on the Pac-12 Networks.

Visit the Oregon State Athletics department official web site.

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The first presidential debate is tonight (Wednesday). President Obama and Republican Presidential nominee Mitt Romney meet up at the University of Denver. PBS' Jim Lehrer moderates.

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Bombers provide update on quarterback Buck Pierce.

Stamps receiving corps coming together at the right time.

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

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Sales of Halloween masks based on U.S. Presidents, and presidential hopefuls, have served as an unofficial election poll that has proven right every time since Clinton Vs. Dole, 1996. So does the fact that Obama mask sales far outnumber those of the Romney mask prove that he'll be re-elected come November? I guess we'll just have to wait and see.

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Pedersen: Playing with Rider Pride.

With the win over BC, Saskatchewan improves to 7-6, ahead of a Monday, October 8th game in Toronto against the Argonauts. Kickoff is set for 4:30pm EDT on 620 CKRM and the Rider Radio Network, with Rod Pedersen and Carm Carteri calling the action. The game can be seen in Canada on TSN and in the U.S., the game can be seen online on ESPN3.com.

Visit the team's official website, http://www.riderville.com/.

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The motor-driven vacuum cleaner was patented by J.S. Thurman on this date in 1893.

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Tampa, FL. —After two decades of coaching, Tampa Bay Buccaneers coach Greg Schiano figured he had seen it all. Then along came a scruffy kicker named Connor Barth.

Read the rest here.

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The American Massage Therapy Association National Convention begins today in Raleigh, North Carolina. This has to be the most relaxing convention in the world.

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Benny Beaver is fun to play with Daddy!

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Let's see, what's on the agenda for today....Writing the Johnny blog, WMEL stuff and TV. How 'bout you?

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St. Petersburg, FL. -- James Shields set a franchise record with 15 strikeouts Tuesday. He allowed two hits – one if you thought the infield single was an error, which Shields did. He allowed one run on a very long home run. He threw a complete game.

He lost.

“That is really the crime of the year right there,” Tampa Bay Rays manager Joe Maddon said. “He was brilliant.”

The Rays lost 1-0 to the Baltimore Orioles, managing just two hits to support what Shields called the best outing of his major league career.

Read the rest here.

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The Victor Talking Machine Company was incorporated on this date in 1901. After a merger with Radio Corporation of America the company became RCA-Victor.

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Los Angeles, CA. -- Tuesday night's events here didn't measure up to Bobby Thomson's home run, or even Joe Morgan's. The postseason berth at stake was the newly created second Wild Card, not a National League pennant or a West title.

Still, the protagonists were the Giants and the Dodgers, which almost always means something. This time, San Francisco's 4-3 triumph meant that the Dodgers will begin their offseason after Wednesday's game.

Read the rest here.

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Get ready to rethink the way you brew coffee -- and the cost of it. A team of engineers who worked previously at Apple and at NASA designed the $11,000 The Blossom One Limited coffeemaker that brews coffee at just the right temperature. It's intended for commercial use in cafes and restaurants.

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Today in Elvis History

1945 - Elvis Presley appeared in a talent show at the age of 10. It was his first public appearance. He won 2nd place and $5.

1977 - CBS-TV broadcasted "Elvis In Concert." It was a special that was filmed during his last tour.

1991 - Elvis Presley's first guitar was auctioned for $180,000. The guitar had been on display in the Country Music Hall of Fame for 17 years.

2006 - "Elvis Christmas" as released. It contained 19 Christmas songs and 4 gospel songs. 

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American Airlines has grounded eight planes after seats became loose on two of its flights. [Want your seat secured in the cabin? There's a fee for that.]

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Today in Beatles History:

1960 - The Beatles ended a 17-day stay at the Indra Club in Hamburg, West Germany.

1964 - The Beatles filmed a performance for the TV show "Shindig!"

1969 - "Abbey Road" by the Beatles was released in the U.S. It was released a week earlier in England.

1969 - John Lennon recorded "Don't Worry Kyoko" with the Plastic Ono Band. The song later appeared on Lennon and Ono's "Wedding Album."

1983 - Michael Jackson and Paul McCartney's single "Say, Say, Say/Ode To A Koala Bear" was released.

1988 - The documentary about John Lennon, "Imagine" premiered in Hollywood, CA.

2000 - Mark David Chapman was denied parole by the New York State Board of Parole. Chapman had been sentenced to life for the murder of John Lennon on December 8, 1980.

2001 - The WB and TNT aired the two-hour John Lennon tribute concert for victims of the attack on the World Trade Center on September 11.

2006 - The Sean Lennon CD + DVD album "Friendly Fire" was released. The included DVD contained a short film for each of the album's tracks.

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A crime prevention tool inside a Yorkshire, England, supermarket has been stolen. The tool was a 6 foot life-size cut-out of a police officer. But it has now been stolen and photos of it have been posted on social networking sites, including appearing at several house parties.

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Today in Sports History:

1951 -  CBS-TV aired the first coast-to-coast telecast of a prizefight. Dave Sands defeated Carl Olson at Soldier Field in Chicago.

1951 - The New York Giants won the pennant by beating the Brooklyn Dodgers on a Bobby Thompson bottom-of-the-ninth home run.

1974 - Frank Robinson took over the management position of the Cleveland Indians baseball team. He was the first black manager in major league baseball.

1989 - Art Shell became the first African-American head coach in the modern NFL when he took over the Los Angeles Raiders.

1995 - O.J. Simpson was acquitted of the 1994 murder of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald L. Goldman. Simpson was later found liable in a civil trial.

2001 - ESPN began its 10th season of National Hockey League (NHL) coverage.

2001 - Barry Bonds (San Francisco Giants) broke Babe Ruth's major league single-season record for walks at 171.

2002 - The Texas Rangers put John Rocker on waivers for the purpose of his unconditional release.

2004 - Dale Earnhardt Jr. used a vulgar term during a live postrace television interview with NBC after winning a race in Talladega. On October 5, NASCAR penalized him $10,000 and 25 points in the Nextel Cup standings.

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"The Dick Van Dyke Show" debuted on CBS-TV on this date in 1961.

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Tonight --


MLB -- Tampa Bay Rays vs Baltimore Orioles 7:10pm EDT (Final game of regular season)

MLB -- San Francisco Giants at Los Angeles Dodgers 7:15pm EDT (Final game of regular season)

Thursday --

Nothin' Doin'

Friday --

Junior Hockey -- Tampa Bay Juniors at Charlotte Showcase. TBA

Saturday --

Junior Hockey -- Tampa Bay Juniors at Charlotte Showcase TBA

Sunday --

Nascar Sprint Cup Series -- Good Sam Roadside Assistance 500 at Talladega Superspeedway 1:00pm EDT

Junior Hockey -- Tampa Bay Juniors at Charlotte Showcase TBA

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

It's Tuesday

It's Tuesday. Here's what's happening....

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Today is October 2nd, the 276th day of 2012. There are 90 days left in the year.

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Five Questions: Hitch on perspective, today's players.

NHL, NHLPA resume CBA negotiations.

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

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Today's Birthdays: Photographer Annie Leibovitz is 63; Sting (Police) is 61; Lorraine Bracco (Sopranos) is 58; Kelly Ripa is 42; Tiffany is 41.

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Corvallis, OR. -- Oregon State University sophomore quarterback Sean Mannion has been named the Pac-12 Conference’s Offensive Player of the Week for his performance in leading the now No. 14 ranked football team to a thrilling 35-31 victory over the Arizona Wildcats last Saturday in Tucson. In addition, the Pleasanton, Calif., native has been honored this week as an honorable mention Davey O’Brien Quarterback of the Week and a Manning Award Star of the Week.

Read the rest here.

Visit the Oregon State Athletics department official web site.

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A Swedish housing company announced a $137,000 campaign aimed at encouraging neighbors to greet one another. The "Say Hi" campaign (announced by MKB) includes a brochure distributed to tenants with instructions on how to make small talk with neighbors. The pamphlet advises neighbors to prepare open-ended greetings and avoid yes-or-no questions.

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Top 10 Plays of Week 14.

Class of 2012 making waves down the stretch.

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

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That guy that supposedly attacked Lindsay Lohan is a GOP congressional staffer. [Eyewitnesses say he and Lohan got into a physical confrontation after several hours of intense debate over the role the U.S. should play in the revolution in Syria.]

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Power Rankings Wk.14: Riders movin' on up.

With the win over BC, Saskatchewan improves to 7-6, ahead of a Monday, October 8th game in Toronto against the Argonauts. Kickoff is set for 4:30pm EDT on 620 CKRM and the Rider Radio Network, with Rod Pedersen and Carm Carteri calling the action. The game can be seen in Canada on TSN and in the U.S., the game can be seen online on ESPN3.com.

Visit the team's official website, http://www.riderville.com/.

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Is the world ready for a Beer and Bacon Battered Deep Fried Slider? I say yes. Too bad the White Castle treat won't be available at White Castle restaurants -- it's the invention of the food bloggers at DudeFoods.com.

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Tampa, FL. —Despite Tampa Bay's 1-3 start, left tackle Donald Penn is energized by what he's seen and believes the offense is very close to getting on a roll.

Read the rest here.

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Authorities in Oregon said a man arrested on a drunken driving charge allegedly hit a deputy's patrol car. Damage to the cop's car was minimal since the 32-year-old drunk was on his bicycle.

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Jimmy plays with the Benny Beaver pillow pet.

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Let's see, what's on the agenda for today....Taking Mommy to work and taking Jimmy to school. How 'bout you?

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St. Petersburg, FL. -- In the end, the Rays just couldn't do enough. Despite beating the Orioles 5-3 Monday for their 11th win in their past 12 games, the Rays were eliminated from playoff contention about three hours later when the A's beat the Rangers 4-3 early today.

Read the rest here.

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Drew Barrymore is a mom. Baby Olive was born September 26th.

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Los Angeles, CA. -- Since manager Don Mattingly had a few choice words for his team last week in San Diego, the Los Angeles Dodgers aren't going away quietly.

Elian Herrera singled in the go-ahead run with the bases loaded in the bottom of the ninth inning, lifting the Dodgers to a 3-2 victory over the NL West champion San Francisco Giants on Monday night that kept their postseason hopes alive.

Read the rest here.

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NEW ON DVD TODAY Dark Shadows (Johnny Depp, Michelle Pfeiffer, Helena Bonham Carter) Peace Love & Misunderstanding (Jane Fonda, Catherine Keener, Elizabeth Olsen) People Like Us (Chris Pine, Elizabeth Banks) Cinderella (Diamond Edition) How I Met Your Mother: The Complete Seventh Season Downton Abbey Seasons 1 & 2: Limited Edition Set 90210 - The 4th Season Bonanza: The Official Complete Fourth Season Hart of Dixie - The Complete 1st Season House - The Complete Series Rules of Engagement - The Complete 6th Season The Six Million Dollar Man - Season 2 Nikita - The Complete 2nd Season New Girl - Season 1.

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Today in Elvis History

1962 - Elvis Presley's single "Return To Sender" was released with "Where Do You Come From" as the B-side.

1971 - The Elvis Presley album "Almost In Love" hit #38 in the U.K.

1977 - The bodies of Elvis Presley and his mother were moved to Graceland.

2001 - The Elvis Presley movie "Clambake" was released on DVD. 

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The first international Conference of American States began in Washington, DC on this date in 1889.

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Today in Beatles History:

1962 - Brian Epstein signed the Beatles to a five-year management contract.

1998 - Paul McCartney conducted an "incognito" live Internet Q&A session and "music remix" in the guise of the Fireman at www.fire-man.com.

2006 - The remastered CD version of the 1973 George Harrison album "Living in a Material World" was released. It contained 2 bonus tracks. 

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"The National Farm and Home Hour" debuted on NBC radio on this date in 1929.

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Today in Sports History:

1908 -  Addie Joss (Cleveland Indians) pitched the fourth perfect game in major league baseball history.

1920 - The Cincinnati Reds and the Pittsburgh Pirates played the only triple-header in baseball history. The Reds won 2 of the 3 games.

1947 - The Federatino Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) formally established Formula One racing in Grand Prix competition.

1948 - The first automobile race to use asphalt, cement and dirt roads took place in Watkins Glen in New York. It was the first road race in the U.S. following World War II.

1996 - Mark Fuhrman was given three years' probation and fined $200 after he pled no contest to perjury at O.J. Simpson's trial.

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Warner Bros. released "Love Is on the Air" on this date in 1937. Ronald Reagan made his acting debut in the motion picture. He was 26 years old.

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Tonight --

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

MLB -- San Francisco Giants at Los Angeles Dodgers 10:10pm EDT

Wednesday --

MLB -- Tampa Bay Rays vs Baltimore Orioles 7:10pm EDT (Final game of regular season)

MLB -- San Francisco Giants at Los Angeles Dodgers 7:15pm EDT (Final game of regular season)

Thursday --

Nothin' Doin'

Friday --

Junior Hockey -- Tampa Bay Juniors at Charlotte Showcase. TBA

Saturday --

Junior Hockey -- Tampa Bay Juniors at Charlotte Showcase TBA

Sunday --

Nascar Sprint Cup Series -- Good Sam Roadside Assistance 500 at Talladega Superspeedway 1:00pm EDT

Junior Hockey -- Tampa Bay Juniors at Charlotte Showcase TBA

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

Monday Morning Meissnervations

It's Monday. Here's what's happening....

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Today is October 1st, the 275th day of 2012. There are 91 days left in the year.

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NHL, NHLPA finish three days of CBA negotiations.

Jones scores for winning team at Prospects Game.

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

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Today's Birthdays: Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter is 88; Julie Andrews is 77; Randy Quaid (National Lampoon's Vacation movies) is 62; Zach Galifianakis (The Hangover) is 43.

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Team McClanahan Beats Team Housley, 5-2, in Inaugural CCM/USA Hockey All-American Prospects Game

FItzgerald named MVP with three assists; Allen scores twice for Team Housley

BUFFALO, N.Y. – Team McClanahan bested Team Housley, 5-2, in the inaugural CCM/USA Hockey All-American Prospects Game Saturday (Sept. 29) at the First Niagara Center. Ryan Fitzgerald (North Reading, Mass.) notched three assists for Team McClanahan and received MVP honors. Meanwhile, Evan Allen (Sterling Heights, Mich.) scored both of Team Housley's goals. Team McClanahan opened the scoring at 15:54 of the first period by capitalizing on a three-on-one. Fitzgerald carried the puck down the left wing and fed the puck across the crease to Hudson Fasching (Burnsville, Minn.) for a tap-in tally. Seth Jones (Plano, Texas) made it 2-0 in favor of Team McClanahan at 6:06 of the second period. From the right point, Jones one-timed a clean faceoff win by Fitzgerald into the lower left corner of the net. Two minutes later, Team McClanahan stretched its lead to 3-0. Coasting through the slot, Jimmy Lodge(Downington, Pa.) slipped a pass behind both defensemen to Jacob Montgomery (Oakdale, Minn.), who flipped a backhand shot under the crossbar. Team McClanahan's fourth straight goal came from Quentin Shore (Denver, Colo.) at 13:42. Mike McCarron(Macomb, Mich.) forced goaltender Hunter Miska (North Branch, Minn.) to make a difficult save and Shore knocked in the rebound. Taylor Cammarata (Plymouth, Minn.) also assisted on the play. Allen put Team Housley on the scoreboard 6:08 into the third period. Frank Vatrano (East Longmeadow, Mass.) shot for a rebound as he crossed the blue line and the puck caromed perfectly to Allen who was driving to the net. Dakota Mermis (Alton, Ill.) reestablished the four-goal lead, 5-1, for Team McClanahan with a wrist shot through traffic from the high slot at 10:50. Fitzgerald picked up his third assist of the game, while Matt Lane (Rochester, N.Y.) also drew a helper. Allen scored a power-play goal for Team Housley to cap the scoring with 6:10 left in regulation. Steven Santini's(Mahopac, N.Y.) shot ricocheted off the end boards and Allen slipped the puck behind the goalie at the right post.Tyler Kelleher (Longmeadow, Mass.) had the second assist. Team McClanahan starting goaltender Cal Petersen (Waterloo, Iowa) was flawless in 30 minutes, stopping seven shots. Evan Cowley (Evergreen, Colo.) made 15 saves on 17 shots in relief. Eamon McAdam (Perkasie, Pa.) started the game for Team Housley. He turned aside nine of 12 shots. Miska had 14 saves and two goals against. NOTES: Ryan Fitzgerald was named the Most Valuable Player of the inaugural CCM/USA Hockey All-American Prospects Game … Tonight's attendance was 5,519 … Legendary coach Scotty Bowman dropped the ceremonial first puck. Bowman spent sevens of his 30 NHL seasons as head coach of the Buffalo Sabres (1979-87) and had a hand in bringing Phil Housley and Rob McClanahan, the head coaches for tonight's game, to Buffalo in the early 1980s … Nick Fohr, assistant coach for USA Hockey's National Team Development Program Under-18 Team served as an assistant to Housley, while Don Granato, head coach for USA Hockey's NTDP Under-18 Team, served at McClanahan's assistant coach ... Additional staff for the event included General Manager Jim Johannson, Director of Player Personnel Tim Taylor, Athletic Trainer Jason Hodges, Equipment Manager Jake Visser and Director of Hockey Operations Ryan Breen ... Players selected to compete in the inaugural CCM/USA Hockey All-American Prospects Game were chosen by USA Hockey in conjunction with NHL Central Scouting ... Of the 40 players that competed in the inaugural CCM/USA Hockey All-American Prospects Game, 30 were from the United States Hockey League, the top junior league in America, including 21 from USA Hockey's National Team Development Program in Ann Arbor, Mich. Additionally, some 34 of the 40 are future NCAA Division I college players ... Players selected to participate represent 13 different states. Minnesota led the way with eight, followed by Michigan (6) and Massachusetts (5). Other states included California, Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas and Wisconsin ... Four members of the USHL's Waterloo Blackhawks were in the lineup tonight, including both starting goaltenders … Team Housley wore blue uniforms and Team McClanahan wore white uniforms. Both sets of uniforms for the event were designed by Nike and can be viewed here ...FASTHockey.com provided a free-for-view stream of the CCM/USA Hockey All-American Prospects Game ... Two youth contests preceded the game Saturday -- Buffalo Saints 18U vs. Amherst Knights 18U and Buffalo Jr. Sabres 18U vs. Greater Boston Jr. Bruins 18U. GAME SUMMARY Scoring By Period Team 1 2 3 F Team McClanahan 1 3 1 5 Team Housley 0 0 2 2 First Period – Scoring: 1, McCLANAHAN, Fasching (Fitzgerald), 15:54. Penalties: None. Second Period – Scoring: 2, McCLANAHAN, Jones (Fitzgerald), 6:06; 3, McCLANAHAN, Montgomery (Lodge), 8:17; 4, McCLANAHAN, Shore (McCarron, Cammarata), 14:58. Penalties: HOUSLEY, Motte (tripping), 8:19; McCLANAHAN, Fitzgerald (hooking), 13:42. Third Period – Scoring: 5, HOUSLEY, Allen (Vatrano), 6:08; 6, McCLANAHAN, Mermis (Fitzgerald, Lane), 10:50; 7, HOUSLEY, Allen (Santini, Kelleher), 13:50. Penalties: HOUSLEY, McCoshen (slashing), 3:41; McCLANAHAN, Fitzgerald (slashing), 13:41. Shots by Period 1 2 3 Total Team McClanahan 4 16 8 28 Team Housley 5 5 14 24 Goaltenders (SH/SV) 1 2 3 Total McCLANAHAN, Petersen, 30:19 5/5 2/2 0/0 7/7 McCLANAHAN, Cowley, 29:41 0/0 3/3 12/14 15/17 HOUSLEY, McAdam, 30:19 3/4 6/8 0/0 9/12 HOUSLEY, Miska, 29:41 0/0 7/8 7/8 14/16 Power Play: McClanahan 0-2; Housley 1-2 Penalties: McClanahan 2-4; Housley 2-4

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Spain ceded the territory of Louisiana back to France on this date in 1800. Later the property would be purchased by the U.S. effectively doubling its size.

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Corvallis, OR. -- Fresh from a 38-35 victory at Arizona Saturday night in Tucson, the Oregon State football team has jumped from No. 18 to No. 14 in this week's Associated Press rankings (No. 17 USA Today). It's the highest AP ranking since Nov. 29, 2009 when the Beavers checked in at No. 13 heading into the Civil War.

Read the rest here.

Visit the Oregon State Athletics department official web site.

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October is: Go Hog Wild-Eat Country Ham Month, National Book Month, National Chili Month, National Cookie Month, National Dental Hygiene Month, National Pajama Month, National Popcorn Poppin' Month, National Roller Skating Month, National Seafood Month, Frozen Food Month, Spinach Lovers Month, Vegetarian Awareness Month

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Crandell assigned to QBs coach; Reed takes over offence.

Cornish powers his way into elite northern company.

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

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New analysis of data shows that 42,000 non-smokers die every year in America from second-hand smoke. [That's why it's so hard to sell a house downwind of Willie Nelson.]

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Riders' Dressler stars in emotional outing vs. Lions.

With the win over BC, Saskatchewan improves to 7-6, ahead of a Monday, October 8th game in Toronto against the Argonauts. Kickoff is set for 4:30pm EDT on 620 CKRM and the Rider Radio Network, with Rod Pedersen and Carm Carteri calling the action. The game can be seen in Canada on TSN and in the U.S., the game can be seen online on ESPN3.com.

Visit the team's official website, http://www.riderville.com/.

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The All New England Giant Pumpkin Weigh-Off at the Topsfield Fair in Massachusetts will forever be known as the place where the world's first 1-ton pumpkin was weighed. Ron Wallace of Greene, Rhode Island, shattered a world record set only 24 hours before. Wallace's pumpkin weighed in at 2,009-pounder.

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Tampa, FL. — Robert Griffin III's helmet transmitter went out in the final drive Sunday, a situation the Redskins practice each week where he is forced to call his own plays. So he was prepared to improvise when it happened Sunday against the Buccaneers. Trailing by a point with 1:42 remaining in the game, Washington's remarkable rookie quarterback calmly drove his team 56 yards to set up Billy Cundiff's 41-yard field goal that went just inside the left upright with three seconds remaining, giving the Redskins a 24-22 win over Tampa Bay.

Read the rest here.

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Thomas Edison began the commercial production of electric lamps at Edison Lamp Works in Menlo Park on this date in 1880.

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Happy October everybody!.

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Let's see, what's on the agenda for today....More dishes and taking Jimmy to school. How 'bout you?

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Chicago, IL. -- David Price earned his American League-high-tying 20th win, and the Rays kept their postseason hopes alive with a 6-2 win over the White Sox on Sunday afternoon at U.S. Cellular Field.

Read the rest here.

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"Death Valley Days" was heard for the first time on the NBC Blue radio network on this date in 1930.

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San Diego, CA. -- Scoring five runs in Sunday's final two innings to secure a 7-5 victory over the San Diego Padres gave the Giants some reassurance.

Read the rest here.

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Sure, the iPhone 5 is hot, but for some it just doesn't have enough bling. Gold & Co. of London has created a 24-karat gold-plated iPhone 5, which will go on sale in the United Arab Emirates. The price of the item hasn't been disclosed. A top-of-the-line iPhone 5 with 64 GB retails for $849 without a contract. Gold-plated iPhone 4S devices run as high as $1,224.

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Today in Elvis History

1958 - Elvis Presley began serving with Company D, 32nd Tank Battalion, 3rd Armor Corps. He was with the group until March 1, 1960.

1977 - The album "Elvis' Golden Records Vol. 1" hit #63 in the U.S.

1977 - The Elvis Presley album "Loving You" hit #24 in the U.K. 

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The Adam Sandler-voiced Hotel Transylvania was a big hit, setting a September box office record with a $43 million take over the weekend. Joseph Gordon-Levitt's time traveling assassin flick Looper took in $21.7 million.

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Today in Beatles History:

1964 - Vee Jay Records released the album "The Beatles Vs. The Four Seasons."

2000 - The album "Love In Song - An Atlanta Tribute To Sir Paul McCartney" was released. 

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OPENING FRIDAY - Frankenweenie; Taken 2; Pitch Perfect.

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Today in Sports History:

1903 -  The first modern World Series took place between the Boston Pilgrims and the Pittsburgh Pirates.

1919 - Eight players for the Chicago White Sox began their conspiracy to lose the World Series to the underdog Cincinnati Reds.

1933 - Babe Ruth made his final pitching appearance. He pitched all nine innings and hit a home run in the 5th inning.

1946 - The first baseball play-off game for a league championship was played. The St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Brooklyn Dodgers, 4-2.

1961 - Roger Maris (New York Yankees) hit his 61st home run of the season to beat Babe Ruth's major league record of 60. Maris got the home run in the last game of the regular season.

1994 - The National Hockey League (NHL) team owners began a lockout of the players that lasted 103 days.

2006 - Albert Haynesworth (Tennessee Titans) kicked off the helmet of Andre Gurode (Dallas Cowboys) and then scraped his cleat across his head. Gurode required 30 stitches and suffered blurry vision from the attack. The NFL suspended Haynesworth for 5 games without pay. This was the worst suspension for onfield behaviour to date.

2007 - Sidney Crosby (Pittsburgh Penguins) played his first game as captain. He was the youngest player to be named a captain in the NHL.

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Rural Free Delivery was established by the U.S. Post Office on this date in 1896.

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Dover, DL. -- To his Sprint Cup Series rivals, Brad Keselowski has the annoying habit of doing what he's not supposed to do -- as in winning Sunday's AAA 400 at Dover International Speedway. Adroitly saving fuel over the final 79-lap green-flag run, the devil in the Blue Deuce, Detroit's consummate wheel man, triumphed in what was perhaps the fourth- or fifth- or sixth-best car in the third Chase for the Sprint Cup race.

Read the rest here.

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Johnny Carson began hosting the "Tonight" show on NBC-TV on this date in 1962. He stayed with the show for 29 years. Jack Paar was the previous host.

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Tonight --

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

MLB -- San Francisco Giants at Los Angeles Dodgers 10:10pm EDT

Tuesday --

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

MLB -- San Francisco Giants at Los Angeles Dodgers 10:10pm EDT

Wednesday --

MLB -- Tampa Bay Rays vs Baltimore Orioles 7:10pm EDT (Final game of regular season)

MLB -- San Francisco Giants at Los Angeles Dodgers 7:15pm EDT (Final game of regular season)

Thursday --

Nothin' Doin'

Friday --

Junior Hockey -- Tampa Bay Juniors at Charlotte Showcase. TBA

Saturday --

Junior Hockey -- Tampa Bay Juniors at Charlotte Showcase TBA

Sunday --

Nascar Sprint Cup Series -- Good Sam Roadside Assistance 500 at Talladega Superspeedway 1:00pm EDT

Junior Hockey -- Tampa Bay Juniors at Charlotte Showcase TBA

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