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Today is May 25th, the 145th day of 2013. There are 220 days left in the year.
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Penguins move on with Game 5 rout of Senators.
Alfredsson unsure of future after season ends.
Visit the official league website, http://www.nhl.com/.
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The first known prediction of a solar eclipse was made in Greece on this date in 585 BC.
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Tampa, FL. --The Syracuse Crunch will face the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins in the Eastern Conference Final of the Calder Cup Playoffs.
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The Constitutional convention opened on this date in 1787 in Philadelphia with George Washington presiding.
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Saskatoon, SK – The Portland Winterhawks advanced to the final of the MasterCard Memorial Cup with a 2-1 win over the London Knights Friday in the tournament’s semifinal game at the Credit Union Centre in Saskatoon.
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The gasoline engine was patented by Stuart Perry on this date in 1844.
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Tiger-Cats release running back Martell Mallett.
Lions ink receiver Courtney Taylor to contract extension.
Visit the league's official website at cfl.ca.
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On this date in 1844, the first telegraphed news dispatch, sent from Washington, DC, to Baltimore, MD, appeared in the Baltimore "Patriot."
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Lions ink receiver Courtney Taylor to contract extension.
Visit the league's official website at cfl.ca.
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On this date in 1844, the first telegraphed news dispatch, sent from Washington, DC, to Baltimore, MD, appeared in the Baltimore "Patriot."
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Tampa, FL. — Ronde Barber’s record-breaking 200th consecutive start to open the 2012 NFL season was one of the moments recognized during the Tampa Bay Sports Commission’s annual Sneaker Soiree event.
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On this date in 1895, James P. Lee first published "Gold in America -- A Practical Manual."
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St. Petersburg, FL. -- Pitching continued to be the difference between winning and losing for Tampa Bay on Friday night as David Phelps held the Rays without a baserunner until the fifth inning while Roberto Hernandez struggled again as the Yankees drubbed the Rays, 9-4, before 17,825 at Tropicana Field.
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Ford Motor Company announced on this date in 1927 that the Model A would replace the Model T.
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San Francisco, CA. -- The Colorado Rockies have found a new way to subdue the Giants: Outpitch them.
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On this date in 1927, the "Movietone News" was shown for the first time at the Sam Harris Theatre in New York City.
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Let's go to graduation Daddy!
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You're reading the Johnny Blog. Almost as much fun as watching your son eat pizza for breakfast, isn't it?
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Today in Elvis History
1963 - The Elvis Presley soundtrack album "It Happened At The World's Fair" hit #4 in the U.S. and U.K.
1965 - Filming began on the Elvis Presley movie "Frankie and Johnny."
1966 - Elvis Presley worked with producer Felton Jarvis for the first time.
1966 - Elvis Presley recorded "How Great Thou Art" for the first time.
1985 - The Elvis Presley compilation album "Reconsider Baby" hit #92 in the U.K.
2001 - Lisa Marie Presley arrived with Nicolas Cage when he received an honorary doctorate of fine arts from Cal State University Fullerton.
1965 - Filming began on the Elvis Presley movie "Frankie and Johnny."
1966 - Elvis Presley worked with producer Felton Jarvis for the first time.
1966 - Elvis Presley recorded "How Great Thou Art" for the first time.
1985 - The Elvis Presley compilation album "Reconsider Baby" hit #92 in the U.K.
2001 - Lisa Marie Presley arrived with Nicolas Cage when he received an honorary doctorate of fine arts from Cal State University Fullerton.
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Today in Beatles History:
1967 - John Lennon took possession of his psychedelic painted Rolls Royce.
1973 - The Paul McCartney and Wings album "Red Rose Speedway" was certified gold by the RIAA.
1973 - George Harrison's "Give Me Love" was released in the U.K.
1977 - The album "Beatles Live! At the Star-Club in Hamburg Germany" was released.
1995 - Ringo Starr was a guest on CBS-TVs "Late Show With David Letterman."
2000 - Paul McCartney won the first Fellowship of the British Academy of Composers & Songwriters Award during the annual Ivor Novello awards in London.
On this date in 1968, the Gateway Arch, part of the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial in St. Louis, MO, was dedicated.
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1973 - The Paul McCartney and Wings album "Red Rose Speedway" was certified gold by the RIAA.
1973 - George Harrison's "Give Me Love" was released in the U.K.
1977 - The album "Beatles Live! At the Star-Club in Hamburg Germany" was released.
1995 - Ringo Starr was a guest on CBS-TVs "Late Show With David Letterman."
2000 - Paul McCartney won the first Fellowship of the British Academy of Composers & Songwriters Award during the annual Ivor Novello awards in London.
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On this date in 1968, the Gateway Arch, part of the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial in St. Louis, MO, was dedicated.
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Today in Sports History:
1922 - Babe Ruth was suspended for one day and fined $200 for throwing dirt on an umpire.
1935 - Babe Ruth hit his final homerun, his 714th, and set a record that would stand for 39 years. He hit three home runs in the game.
1935 - Jesse Owens tied the world record for the 100-yard dash. He ran it in 9.4 seconds. He also broke three other world track records.
1963 - Early Wynn won his 300th baseball game.
1981 - Al Unser became the first Indianapolis 500 winner to be disqualified.
1982 - Ferguson Jenkins became the 7th pitcher to strike out 3,000 batters.
1989 - The Calgary Flames won their first NHL Stanley Cup by defeating the Montreal Canadiens.
1995 - The NHL announced the sale of the Quebec Nordiques to COMSAT, who moved the team to Colorado.
1997 - The Minnesota Twins retired Kirby Puckett's number.
1997 - Todd and Mel Stottlemyre became the first father and son to win 100 baseball games.
1935 - Babe Ruth hit his final homerun, his 714th, and set a record that would stand for 39 years. He hit three home runs in the game.
1935 - Jesse Owens tied the world record for the 100-yard dash. He ran it in 9.4 seconds. He also broke three other world track records.
1963 - Early Wynn won his 300th baseball game.
1981 - Al Unser became the first Indianapolis 500 winner to be disqualified.
1982 - Ferguson Jenkins became the 7th pitcher to strike out 3,000 batters.
1989 - The Calgary Flames won their first NHL Stanley Cup by defeating the Montreal Canadiens.
1995 - The NHL announced the sale of the Quebec Nordiques to COMSAT, who moved the team to Colorado.
1997 - The Minnesota Twins retired Kirby Puckett's number.
1997 - Todd and Mel Stottlemyre became the first father and son to win 100 baseball games.
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Coming Up:
Tonight --
Nascar Nationwide Series -- History 300 at Charlotte Motor Speedway 2:30pm EDT
MLB -- San Francisco Giants vs Colorado Rockies 4:05pm EDT
MLB -- Tampa Bay Rays vs New York Yankees 4:10pm EDT
Izod Indy Car Series -- Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway 12:00pm EDT
MLB -- Tampa Bay Rays vs New York Yankees 1:40pm EDT
MLB -- San Francisco Giants vs Colorado Rockies 4:05pm EDT
Nascar Sprint Cup Series -- Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway 6:00pm EDT
MLB -- Tampa Bay Rays vs Florida Marlins 3:10pm EDT
MLB -- San Francisco Giants at Oakland Athletics 4:05pm
MLB -- Tampa Bay Rays vs Florida Marlins 7:10pm EDT
MLB -- San Francisco Giants at Oakland Athletics 10:05pm
MLB -- Tampa Bay Rays at Florida Marlins 7:10pm EDT
MLB -- San Francisco Giants vs Oakland Athletics 10:15pm
MLB -- San Francisco Giants vs Oakland Athletics 3:45pm
MLB -- Tampa Bay Rays at Florida Marlins 7:10pm EDT
MLB -- Tampa Bay Rays at Cleveland Indians 7:05pm EDT
MLB -- San Francisco Giants at St. Louis Cardinals 8:15pm EDT
MLB -- Tampa Bay Rays at Cleveland Indians 1:05pm EDT
Nascar Nationwide Series -- 5-Hour Energy 200 at Dover International Raceway 2:30pm EDT
Izod Indy Car Series -- Chevrolet Indy Dual in Detroit, Race 1 3:30pm EDT
MLB -- San Francisco Giants at St. Louis Cardinals 7:15pm EDT
Nascar Sprint Cup Series -- Fedex 400 Benefiting Autism Speaks at Dover International Raceway 1:00pm EDT
MLB -- Tampa Bay Rays at Cleveland Indians 1:05pm EDT
MLB -- San Francisco Giants at St. Louis Cardinals 2:15pm EDT
Izod Indy Car Series -- Chevrolet Indy Dual in Detroit, Race 2 3:30pm EDT
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That's all for today. Thanks for stopping by, see you tomorrow!
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