It's Friday

It's Friday. Here's what's happening....

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Today is May 3rd, the 123rd day of 2013. There are 242 days left in the year.

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Red Wings stun Ducks in OT.

Blues win on Jackman's goal with 50.4 seconds left.

Anderson stymies Canadiens; Senators take Game 1.

Capitals ride second period to win against Rangers.

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

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Today's Birthdays: Ann B. Davis (housekeeper Alice on The Brady Bunch) is 87; sports announcer Greg Gumbel is 67; Christina Hendricks (Mad Men) is 38; dancer Cheryl Burke (Dancing With the Stars) is 29.

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Tampa, FL. --Your Vote. Your Award. Vote for this season's top photo!

Read the rest here.

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Washington, DC, was incorporated as a city on this date in 1802.

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Fairbanks, AK. -- At this stage in the season, there are no surprises waiting for the Wenatchee Wild when they travel to face the Fairbanks Ice Dogs. At least, not from a strategical standpoint.

Read the rest here.

The Wenatchee Wild continue the West Division finals this coming weekend in Fairbanks at 11:35pm EDT tonight and Saturday, May 3rd and 4th. Catch all the action on kpq.com or FastHockey.com.

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Macon B. Allen became the first African American to be admitted to the Bar in Massachusetts on this date in 1855.

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Draft Facts: Everything you need heading into Monday.

Pedersen: Riders Draft intentions point to the here and now.

Visit the league's official website at cfl.ca.

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The well-reviewed Iron Man 3 has opened across North America (midnight shows). Before it did it had already amassed $307.7 million in foreign ticket sales. By the end of this weekend Iron Man 3 could cross $600 million worldwide.

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Tampa, FL. — Warren Sapp is the newest member of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Ring of Honor.

Read the rest here.

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THIS WEEKEND - Saturday is 139th running of the Kentucky Derby. Sunday is Cinco de Mayo.

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Kansas City, MO. -- Jeremy Hellickson hails from Des Moines, Iowa, which made the Rays right-hander the perfect candidate to ask whether Thursday afternoon's Kansas City weather -- which included snow, reminded him of home.

Hellickson smiled: "Yeah, except in December."

Read the rest here.

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A elementary school in New York City has become the first public school in the city to go completely vegetarian. [Goodbye mystery meat. Hello imitation mystery meat.]

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San Francisco, CA. -- With his new book, "To Stir A Movement: Life, Justice, and Major League Baseball," Jeremy Affeldt has thrown the ultimate purpose pitch.

Read the rest here.

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A team of researchers (University of Vermont and the Mitre Corp.) have found a way to gauge Twitter's overall happiness. Their hedonometer tool tracks the joyfulness levels on a chart. As to be expected, there are clear spikes on holidays and notable dips in moments of tragedy.

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I did good, huh Daddy?!?!

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You're reading the Johnny Blog. Almost as much fun as watching the A/C guy work, isn't it?

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Today in Elvis History

1957 - Elvis Presley worked on the soundtrack recordings for "Jail House Rock."

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A new study (from Placed) found that McDonald's, Walmart, and Subway are the three most-visited businesses in the United States for Americans 14 or older.

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Today in Beatles History:

1976 - Paul McCartney made his first American stage appearance in 10 years when the "Wings Over America" tour began in Ft. Worth, TX.

1980 - Paul McCartney's single "Coming Up" hit #2 in the U.K.

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We're getting close to your 'sexy' time of year, ladies. A survey found women feel their sexiest during the summer months. The happiest time of year for 83% of women is between June and August. Sunshine is being credited for bringing out the smiles.

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Today in Sports History:

1936 - Joe DiMaggio (New York Yankees) made his major league debut. He got three hits.

1938 - Lefty Grove got the first of a record 20 consecutive wins.

1951 - Gil McDougald (New York Yankees) became the fifth player to get 6 RBIs in an inning.

1969 - U.S. President Nixon attended the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville, KY. It was the first time a sitting U.S. president attended the race.

1980 - Willie McCovey (San Francisco Giants) hit his 521st and final home run.

1980 - Ferguson Jenkins (Texas Rangers) became the fourth player to win 100 games in the American League and the National League.

1981 - Sally Little won the LPGA CPC Women's Golf International.

1986 - Don Mattingly (New York Yankees) became the 6th player to hit 3 sacrifice flies in a game.

1992 - Gregg Olson (Baltimore Orioles) became the youngest player to record 100 saves. He was 25 years old.

1992 - Eddie Murray (New York Mets) became the 24th player to hit 400 home runs.

1995 - David Bell debuted for the Cleveland Indians.

2007 - The Golden State Warriors defeated the Dallas Mavericks in Game 6. It was the first time a No. 8 seed team had defeated a No. 1 seed team in a 7-game playoff series.

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A 20-year-old Florida man stripped naked inside a Daytona Beach convenience store after telling officers that he was a monkey.

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Coming Up:

Tonight --

MLB -- Tampa Bay Rays at Colorado Rockies 8:40pm EDT

MLB -- San Francisco Giants vs Los Angeles Dodgers 10:15pm EDT

NAHL Playoff Hockey -- Wenatchee Wild at Fairbanks Ice Dogs 11:30pm EDT

Saturday --

Nascar Nationwide Series -- Aaron's 312 at Talladega Super Speedway 3:00pm EDT

MLB -- Tampa Bay Rays at Colorado Rockies 8:10pm EDT

MLB -- San Francisco Giants vs Los Angeles Dodgers 9:05pm EDT

NAHL Playoff Hockey -- Wenatchee Wild at Fairbanks Ice Dogs 11:30pm EDT

Sunday --

Nascar Sprint Cup Series -- Aaron's 499 at Talladega Super Speedway 1:00pm EDT

MLB -- Tampa Bay Rays at Colorado Rockies 4:10pm EDT

MLB -- San Francisco Giants vs Los Angeles Dodgers 8:00pm EDT

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That's all for today. Thanks for stopping by, see you tomorrow!

It's Thursday

It's Thursday. Here's what's happening....

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Today is May 2nd, the 122nd day of 2013. There are 243 days left in the year.

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Penguins cruise past Islanders in Game 1.

Bruins dominate Maple Leafs to win Game 1.

Sharks beat Canucks to take 1-0 series lead.

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

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Today's Birthdays: Christine Baranski (The Good Wife, The Bounty Hunter, Cybill) is 61; Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson is 41; soccer celebrity David Beckham is 38; Jenna Von Oy (Blossom, The Parkers) is 36.

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Tampa, FL. --Your Vote. Your Award. Select who you thought scored the best goal of the season. Was it Richard Panik's third-try effort (#VotePanik), Tom Pyatt's nose redirect (#VotePanik), Nate Thompson's breakaway goal against Carolina (#VoteThompson) or Steven Stamkos' diving goal vs. Toronto (#VoteStamkos)?

Read the rest here.

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The Hudson Bay Company was founded by England's King Charles II on this date in 1670.

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Wenatchee, WA. -- The Wenatchee Wild continue the West Division finals this coming weekend in Fairbanks at 11:35pm EDT on Friday and Saturday, May 3rd and 4th. Catch all the action on kpq.com or FastHockey.com.

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Franconi’s Hippodrome opened at Broadway and 23rd Street in New York City on this date in 1853.

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Zack Friedli Named 15th Brian Fishman Intern Will Begin Duties In Late June COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - USA Hockey announced today that Zack Friedli (Rochester, Minn.) has been named the 15th recipient of the prestigious Brian Fishman Internship. Friedli's experience will include 12 months in the communications division at USA Hockey’s national office in Colorado Springs, Colo., beginning in June, with the second 12 months of the internship spent in the communications department at USA Hockey's National Team Development Program in Ann Arbor, Mich. The Brian Fishman Internship is awarded annually to an outstanding college graduate pursuing a career in athletic communications. It was established in 1999 in honor of the late Brian Fishman, who served as the manager of communications and marketing for USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program. He died unexpectedly on Jan. 7, 1999, at the age of 28. “I cannot thank the Fishman family and USA Hockey enough for the amazing opportunity to work as the Brian Fishman Intern,” Friedli said. “I’m excited to begin this new journey and I hope I can honor Brian’s legacy by embodying the traits that he so clearly demonstrated during his life.” Friedli’s responsibilities will include assisting with various communication projects, event promotions and publishing initiatives, including working with USA Hockey Magazine. Friedli, who will graduate from the University of Minnesota Duluth this spring, currently works as an intern in the school’s sports information department. His duties include writing game recaps, player bios and press releases, aiding in media guide development and assisting in game day operations at UMD men’s ice hockey games. Friedli has also spent the past two years as a writer with the Minnesota Hockey Hub, a website dedicated to high school hockey in Minnesota. The Rochester, Minn., native assisted in the development of the Hockey Hub’s preview packages, including preseason and state tournament guidebooks, along with the building and maintenance of team pages on the website. Friedli previously worked with InsideHockey.com, where he was an editor and intern. NOTES: Friedli will become the 15th Brian Fishman Intern. Previous Brian Fishman Interns include (most recent listed first): Brian Smith (Woburn, Mass./Boston College), Alex DiFilippo (East Tawas, Mich./Michigan State University), Caryn Switaj (Farmington Hills, Mich./Boston College), Matt Caracappa (Randolph, N.J./Penn State University), Carly Peters (Bloomington, Minn./Syracuse University), Chris Peters (Chicago, Ill./Iowa State University),Craig Stancher (Calumet, Mich./Michigan Tech University), Alex Clark (Glenview, Ill./Colgate University), Christy Jeffries (White Lake, Mich./Boston University), Caitlin Lazaro (Effingham, N.H./University of New Hampshire), Seth Cole (Blue Hill, Maine/St. Michael’s College), Yariv Amir (Plainsboro, N.J./Colgate University), Cassy Maxton(Vandalia, Ohio/Miami University) and Jennifer Dame (St. Louis Park, Minn./St. Cloud State University). ************************************************ The magazine "Good Housekeeping" was first published on this date in 1885. ************************************************ Receiver Henry re-signs with Green and Gold. CFL Draft expanded to seven rounds. Visit the league's official website at cfl.ca. ************************************************ A remote section of Norway is looking to hire an official polar bear spotter. [Requirements include good eyes, strong lungs and fast feet.] ************************************************ Tampa, FL. — One Buc Place will be busier this weekend than it has been since the end of the 2012 season, as the team conducts a rookie mini-camp that will bring in the new 2013 draft class as well as several dozen players on tryout contracts. Read the rest here. ************************************************ Earlier in the week we talked about the best boss of the week, Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer for doubling the company's maternity leave policy to 16 weeks for women, and 8 weeks for men. ... The worst boss of the week? A pregnant woman who says her boss at a T-Mobile Call Center in Nashville made her clock out every time she needed to use the bathroom. Kristi Rifkin's doctor ordered her to drink more water, which increased her trips to the bathroom. Her employer has a policy which allows two 15 minutes breaks and a 30 minute lunch. Rifkin ended up using vacation time to use the bathroom and go to doctor's appointments. And to top it off, she was fired a month and a half after returning to work. ************************************************ Kansas City, MO. -- Not being able to protect a lead never registered on the Rays' list of concerns entering the 2013 season. Read the rest here. ************************************************ A 21-year-old man in Florida is facing charges for allegedly stealing from a 14-year-old boy. Police said Cary Lamar Howard demanded cash, but the boy didn't have any money. So he took the boy's skateboard instead. ************************************************ Phoenix, AZ. -- By his own admission, Brandon Belt's hitting has remained uneven. Imagine what might happen when he steadies himself. Continuing his proficiency against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Belt lined a three-run homer in Wednesday night's eighth inning to erase a two-run deficit and lift the Giants to a 9-6 victory. Read the rest here. ************************************************ After playing a hard-as-nails politician in the cable drama Boss, Kelsey Grammer is looking to keep that edge -- he has signed on to play a villain in Transformers 4, starring Mark Wahlberg. Plot details are unknown except that it will not be connected to past installments and have a whole new cast of characters. ************************************************ This are my eggs! ************************************************ You're reading the Johnny Blog. Almost as much fun as watching the rain fall, isn't it? ************************************************ Today in Elvis History 1956 - For the first time in "Billboard" chart history, five singles were in both the pop and the R&B top 10. The singles were Elvis Presley's "Heartbreak Hotel," Carl Perkins' "Blue Suede Shoes," Little Richard's "Long Tall Sally," the Platters' "Magic Touch," and Frankie Lymon & the Teenagers' "Why Do Fools Fall in Love." 1959 - Elvis Presley's "(Now And Then There's) A Fool Such As I" hit #2 in the U.S. 1960 - Filming began on Elvis Presley's "G.I. Blues." It was his first post-Army movie. 1964 - The Elvis Presley soundtrack album "Kissin' Cousins" hit #6 in the U.S. 1969 - Elvis Presley shot the final scene for his final movie, "Change of Habit." 2000 - The Elvis Presley movie "G.I. Blues" was released on DVD. ************************************************ On this date in 1887, Hannibal W. Goodwin applied for a patent on celluloid photographic film. This is the film from which movies are shown. ************************************************ Today in Beatles History: 1964 - "The Beatles' Second Album" hit #1 in the U.S. It replaced the album "Meet The Beatles!" in the #1 spot. 1975 - The Beatles closed Apple Records. ************************************************ WBAP-AM began broadcasting in north Texas on this date in 1922. ************************************************ Today in Sports History: 1876 - Ross Barnes hit the first homerun in the National League.  1904 - Laska Durnell became the first woman to own a Kentucky Derby starter and winner with Elwood. 1920 - In Indianapolis, the first game of the National Negro Baseball League was played. 1923 - Walter Johnson pitched his 100th shutout. 1939 - Lou Gehrig set a new major league baseball record when he played in his 2,130th game. The streak began on June 1, 1925. 1954 - Stan Musial (St. Louis Cardinals) set a new major league record when he hit 5 home runs in a doubleheader against the New York Giants. 1958 - The New York Yankees threatened to broadcast games nationwide if the National League went ahead with plans to broadcast their games into New York. 1970 - Diane Crump became the first female jockey to ride in the Kentucky Derby. 1988 - The Baltimore Orioles signed a 15 year lease to remain in Baltimore and get a new park. 1988 - Pete Rose (Cincinnati Reds) was suspended for 30 games for pushing an umpire. 2002 - Mike Cameron (Seattle Mariners) hit four home runs against the Chicago White Sox. 2009 - The Dallas Cowboys practice bubble collapsed during a storm during a practice. At the time, 27 players were working out. Almost all were drafted last weekend or signed as undrafted rookies. Twelve people were injured. ************************************************ GOTTA SEE THIS! - Why pedals and engines will never get along. A motorcyclist takes out two guys on bikes. Everyone's okay. Wow... ************************************************ Coming Up: Tonight -- MLB -- Tampa Bay Rays at Kansas City Royals 2:10pm EDT Friday -- MLB -- Tampa Bay Rays at Colorado Rockies 8:40pm EDT MLB -- San Francisco Giants vs Los Angeles Dodgers 10:15pm EDT NAHL Playoff Hockey -- Wenatchee Wild at Fairbanks Ice Dogs 11:30pm EDT Saturday -- Nascar Nationwide Series -- Aaron's 312 at Talladega Super Speedway 3:00pm EDT MLB -- Tampa Bay Rays at Colorado Rockies 8:10pm EDT MLB -- San Francisco Giants vs Los Angeles Dodgers 9:05pm EDT NAHL Playoff Hockey -- Wenatchee Wild at Fairbanks Ice Dogs 11:30pm EDT Sunday -- Nascar Sprint Cup Series -- Aaron's 499 at Talladega Super Speedway 1:00pm EDT MLB -- Tampa Bay Rays at Colorado Rockies 4:10pm EDT MLB -- San Francisco Giants vs Los Angeles Dodgers 8:00pm EDT ************************************************ That's all for today. Thanks for stopping by, see you tomorrow!

It's Wednesday

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

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Today is May 1st, the 121st day of 2013. There are 244 days left in the year.

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Bickell's OT goal gives Blackhawks win in Game 1.

Steen's shorthanded goal lifts Blues past Kings in OT.

Ducks beat Red Wings in playoff opener.

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

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Today's Birthdays: TV personality Paul Teutul Sr. (American Chopper) is 64; Dann Florek (Capt. John Cragen on Law & Order and Law & Order: SVU) is 62; singer-actor Tim McGraw (Friday Night Lights) is 46.

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Tampa, FL. --The Tampa Bay Lightning have agreed to terms with defenseman Nikita Nesterov on a three-year, entry-level contract today, vice president and general manager Steve Yzerman announced.

Read the rest here.

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Christopher Columbus convinced Queen Isabella to fund an expedition to the West Indies on this date in 1486.

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Wenatchee, WA. -- The Wenatchee Wild continue the West Division finals this coming weekend in Fairbanks at 11:35pm EDT on Friday and Saturday, May 3rd and 4th. Catch all the action on kpq.com or FastHockey.com.

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May is National Chocolate Custard Month, Barbecue Month, Clean Air Month, Get Caught Reading Month, Mental Health Month, Hamburger Month, Salsa Month, Bike Month, Motorcycle Awareness Month, Women's Health Care Month, Older Americans Month, National Smile Month, National Egg Month, National Salad Month, National Strawberry Month.

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Corkum Named Head Coach of 2013 U.S. Under-18 Select Team Univ. of Maine Coach to Lead Team at Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - USA Hockey announced today that Bob Corkum (Salisbury, Mass.), interim head men's ice hockey coach at the University of Maine, has been named head coach for the U.S. Under-18 Select Team that will compete in the 2013 Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament. Corkum served as an assistant coach for the 2012 U.S. Under-18 Select Team and was the head coach for the 2011 U.S. Under-17 Select Team that won the Five Nations Tournament with a perfect 4-0-0-0 record in Ann Arbor, Mich. Corkum, who played college hockey at Maine (1985-89), returned to his alma mater in August of 2008 as its associate head men's ice hockey coach. Prior to that, he was associate head coach of the New Hampshire Junior Monarchs of the Eastern Junior Hockey League from 2006-08. He helped the Junior Monarchs capture the Tier III Junior A national championship in both 2007 and 2008. The Monarchs were also co-EJHL regular-season champions in 2008, and finished as EJHL regular-season and playoff champions in 2007. Corkum was drafted by the National Hockey League’s Buffalo Sabres in 1986 and went on to play 720 games in the NHL for seven teams across 12 seasons. He finished his professional career with 97 goals and 103 assists for 200 points and appeared in the Stanley Cup Finals with the New Jersey Devils in 2001. NBC Sports Network to Televise Men's World Championship Team USA Games Also Streamed Live Through NBC Sports Live Extra via "TV Everywhere" COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - NBC Sports Network will carry the 2013 International Ice Hockey Federation Men's World Championship that begins Friday (May 3) in Helsinki, Finland, and Stockholm, Sweden. The network will televise all U.S. games live or delayed. In addition, all U.S. games will be streamed live throughNBC Sports Live Extra via “TV Everywhere,” the media industry’s effort to make quality content available to authenticated customers both in and out of the home and on multiple platforms. A full schedule can be found below.  The tournament, which runs through May 19, features a collection of the best players in the world from 16 nations. Team USA opens play Saturday (May 4) against Austria. In addition to all Team USA preliminary round games, NBC Sports Network will televise all four quarterfinal games live. Coverage plans related to the semifinals and bronze and gold-medal games will be announced at a later date. Veteran Paul Romanuk will be in Helsinki to handle play-by-play duties for all games in the preliminary round, while Shane Hnidy will serve as analyst.   NBC Sports Network will produce pre-game, intermission and post-game coverage from the network’s new, state-of-the-art International Broadcast Center located in Stamford, Conn., with Russ Thaler and Anson Carter providing analysis. NBC Sports Network Broadcast Schedule • 2013 IIHF Men's World ChampionshipMay 3-19 • Helsinki, Finland & Stockholm, Sweden (broadcast schedule subject to change) Date Game Broadcast Information (All times ET) Sat., May 4 USA vs. Austria Live TV/Stream, 5:15 a.m. Sun., May 5 USA vs. Latvia Delay on TV/1:15 a.m. on May 6 Live Stream at 1:15 p.m. Tues., May 7 USA vs. Russia Live TV/Stream, 1:15 p.m. Wed., May 8 USA vs. Finland Live TV/Stream, 1:15 p.m. Sat., May 11 USA vs. France Live TV/Stream, 5:15 a.m. Sun., May 12 USA vs. Germany Delay on TV, 10:30 a.m. Live Stream, 9:15 a.m. Tues., May 14 USA vs. Slovakia Live TV/Stream, 5:15 a.m. Thurs., May 16 Quarterfinals Live TV at: 6:00 a.m. 8:45 a.m. 11:30 a.m. 2:30 p.m. Note: U.S. game will be streamed live Sat., May 18 Semifinals TBD Sun., May 19 Bronze-Medal Game TBD Gold-Medal Game TBD NOTES: Joe Sacco, head coach of the NHL's Colorado Avalanche, was named head coach of the 2013 U.S. National Men's Team. Tim Army, Danton Cole and Phil Housley will serve as assistant coaches ... For an up-to-date list of players named to the 2013 U.S. Men's National Team, click here ... The 2013 U.S. Men's National Team is under the direction of the U.S. Men's National Team Advisory Group, led by Jim Johannson, assistant executive director of hockey operations for USA Hockey. Other members include NHL general managers Stan Bowman(Chicago), Paul Holmgren (Philadelphia), Dean Lombardi (Los Angeles), David Poile (Nashville), Ray Shero(Pittsburgh) and Dale Tallon (Florida) and NHL scouts Brian Burke (Anaheim) and Don Waddell (Pittsburgh) ... USA Hockey's international council, chaired by Tony Rossi, vice president of USA Hockey, has oversight responsibilities for all U.S. national teams. ************************************************ William F. Cody (Buffalo Bill) had his first Wild West Show on this date in 1883. ************************************************ Hall: 'It’s time for us to take a big step this year'. Brink inks deal with defending champs. Visit the league's official website at cfl.ca. ************************************************ Elton John says that he and Madonna have made up with each other. [That sounds like good news until you realize that it now increases the chances that there will be a duet album.] ************************************************ Tampa, FL. — Though the prior week's trade of a first round pick for 4-time Pro Bowl cornerback Darrelle Revis remained the team's boldest move, the Tampa Bay Bucs added six diverse players to a rebuilding roster during the 2013 NFL draft. Read the rest here. ************************************************ All we ever talk about is how much it costs to throw a wedding party. But what about how much it costs to attend a wedding? That's pretty expensive, too, right? A new American Express survey found the average wedding guest will spend, on average, $539 this year. That includes the price of a new outfit, travel, and gift for the couple. ************************************************ Kansas City, MO. -- A bad vibe hit the Rays' side Tuesday night when they didn't put away James Shields when they had the chance. Once Shields limited the damage in the first, he settled into a nice rhythm that saw him post six scoreless frames and retire the last 13 batters he faced en route to his second win of the season in an 8-2 Royals victory Tuesday night at Kauffman Stadium. Read the rest here. ************************************************ A Florida burglar was busted after he stopped to play with a toy helicopter and snack on a salad in a home. ************************************************ Phoenix, AZ. -- Positive thinking resulted in power for Pablo Sandoval, whose titanic two-run homer erased a ninth-inning deficit Tuesday night and propelled the Giants to a dramatic 2-1 triumph over the Arizona Diamondbacks. Read the rest here. ************************************************ Season Premiere: Mythbusters (9p ET Discovery) The team celebrates the show's 10th anniversary by re-testing the JATO Rocket Car, which was the first myth they tested, and they plan to lay the myth to rest once and for all with more rocket power, more gadgets and a large rolling bunker. ************************************************ This is my egg! ************************************************ You're reading the Johnny Blog. Almost as much fun as watching the NHL playoffs, isn't it? ************************************************ Today in Elvis History 1956 - The Elvis Presley album "Heartbreak Hotel" and his single "I Want You, I Need You, I Love You," were released. 1962 - Upon returning to California, from Hawaii, Elvis Presley resumed filming "Girls! Girls! Girls!" on Stage 5 at the Paramount Studios. 1967 - Elvis Presley and Priscilla Beaulieu were married in Las Vegas. They were together until 1973. 1987 - A U.S. federal court ruled that a British retailer could not sell unlicensed Elvis Presley merchandise. 2001 - Lisa Marie Presley sold her waterfront mansion in Clearwater, FL, to Kirstie Alley. 2003 - Lisa Marie Presley was a guest and performer on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno." ************************************************ IMAX has revealed plans to enter the home theater market with IMAX Private Theatre, which is exactly what it sounds like. But before you get carried away with your fantasies, keep in mind that only serious -- and seriously wealthy -- movie lovers need apply. According to one report, the price tag falls somewhere between $1 million and $2 million. ************************************************ Today in Beatles History: 1963 - The Beatles hired Tony Barrow as their press agent. 1966 - The Beatles played for their last paying audience in the U.K. The event was the New Musical Express Poll Winner's Party. Actor Clint Walker presented the Beatles with their award. 1968 - At London's Royal Albert Hall, Paul McCartney and John Lennon attended Bill Haley's concert. 1970 - George Harrison and Bob Dylan recorded together. They played the Beatles' "Yesterday," Dylan's "Just Like Tom Thumb's Blues," and "Da Doo Ron Ron." 1999 - An exhibition of Paul McCartney's paintings opened in Seigen, Germany. One of the works was a portrait of David Bowie. 2012 - The documentary "George Harrison: Living In The Material World" was released. 2012 - The soundtrack "Early Takes Volume 1: Music From The Martin Scorsese Picture Living In The Material World" was released. ************************************************ NUMBER FOR THE DAY - 350: Feet per second, the speed at which pain travels through the body. ************************************************ Today in Sports History: 1883 - In Philadelphia, the first National League game was played since 1876.  1884 - Moses Walker became the first black player in major league baseball. 1901 - The Detroit Tigers committed 12 errors against the Chicago White Sox. 1901 - Herb McFarland hit the first grand slam in the American League. 1920 - Babe Ruth hit his first home run as a New York Yankee. It was his 50th career home run. 1920 - The Brooklyn Dodgers and the Boston Braves tied after a 26-inning game. 1922 - Charlie Robertson (Chicago White Sox) pitched a perfect no-hit, no-run game against the Detroit Tigers. The Sox won 3-0. Another perfect game did not come along until 46 years later. 1926 - Satchel Page made his pitching debut in the Negro Southern League. 1951 - Mickey Mantle hit his first home run. 1951 - Minnie Minoso became the first black player to play for the Chicago White Sox. 1962 - Bo Belinsky pitched a no-hitter in only his fourth start. 1969 - Leonard Tose bought the NFL's Philadelphia Eagles for $16,155,000. 1986 - Bill Elliot set a stock car speed record when he went 212.229 mile per hour. 1991 - Nolan Ryan (Texas Rangers) pitched his 7th no-hitter. 1992 - The Los Angeles Dodgers postponed three games due to riots due to the Rodney King case. 1992 - Rickey Henderson stole his 1,000th base. ************************************************ The National Railroad Passenger Corp. (Amtrak) went into service on this date in 1971. It was established by the U.S. Congress to run the nation's intercity railroads. ************************************************ Coming Up: Tonight -- MLB -- Tampa Bay Rays at Kansas City Royals 8:10pm EDT MLB -- San Francisco Giants at Arizona Diamondbacks 9:40pm EDT Thursday -- MLB -- Tampa Bay Rays at Kansas City Royals 2:10pm EDT Friday -- MLB -- Tampa Bay Rays at Colorado Rockies 8:40pm EDT MLB -- San Francisco Giants vs Los Angeles Dodgers 10:15pm EDT NAHL Playoff Hockey -- Wenatchee Wild at Fairbanks Ice Dogs 11:30pm EDT Saturday -- Nascar Nationwide Series -- Aaron's 312 at Talladega Super Speedway 3:00pm EDT MLB -- Tampa Bay Rays at Colorado Rockies 8:10pm EDT MLB -- San Francisco Giants vs Los Angeles Dodgers 9:05pm EDT NAHL Playoff Hockey -- Wenatchee Wild at Fairbanks Ice Dogs 11:30pm EDT Sunday -- Nascar Sprint Cup Series -- Aaron's 499 at Talladega Super Speedway 1:00pm EDT MLB -- Tampa Bay Rays at Colorado Rockies 4:10pm EDT MLB -- San Francisco Giants vs Los Angeles Dodgers 8:00pm EDT ************************************************ That's all for today. Thanks for stopping by, see you tomorrow!