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BE READY FOR THE UPCOMING GAME

Nostalgic Vintage 1968 Print Ad Advertisement Sharp TV 1976 Superbowl NFL

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The Steelers defeated the Cowboys 21–17 in 1976 to become 
the third franchise to win consecutive Super Bowls.

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THE ‘’GREATEST’’ HEAVY METAL SHOW EVER

FILE - Singer Ozzy Osbourne performs during halftime of an NFL football game between the Los Angeles Rams and the Buffalo Bills in Inglewood, Calif., on Sept. 8, 2022. Osbourne is among the 2024 nominees for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, File)

LONDON (AP) — According to his promoter today,Ozzy Osbourne
will reunite with all of the original members of Black Sabbath for
the first time in 20 years, in a gig that will be his last and that’s
being billed as the “greatest” heavy metal show ever.

Osbourne is among the 2024 nominees for induction into the
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.


The band, one of the most influential of all heavy metal bands,
will headline “The Back to the Beginning” show on July 5 at Villa
Park, home of the Aston Villa Football Club in Birmingham,
England.

Black Sabbath — Ozzy Osbourne ...

KNAC.COM - News - OZZY OSBOURNE Readies 'See You On The Other Side'
John Michael "Ozzy" Osbourne (76)

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WORLD SERIES CHAMPION HAS DIED

Rich Dauer #161 Prices | 1982 Fleer | Baseball Cards

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Richard Fremont Dauer (July 27, 1952 – February 3, 2025)

(LBS) – Former Houston Astros coach Rich Dauer has died at the
age of 72. He underwent an emergency brain surgery in 2017, 
the day of the team’s World Series celebration.

Dauer played for the Baltimore Orioles from 1976-1985 and won
the World Series with them in 1983. As a player, he was known
for his great glove in the infield.

Dauer was inducted into the Baltimore Orioles Hall of Fame in
2012.

Rich Dauer, an Orioles Hall of Famer, dies at 72

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BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT FROM OREGON ZOO

Oregon Zoo welcomes new elephant calf after 20-month wait photo 1

PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — After a lengthy 20-month
pregnancy, Rose-Tu, a 30-year-old Asian elephant at
the Oregon Zoo, gave birth to a healthy female calf
at 4:29 p.m. on Saturday February 1st.
 

The newborn, weighing around 200 pounds, is bonding
with her mother as zoo staff maintain a respectful
distance.


baby elephant photo 1

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FIRST BLACK WOMAN WINS COUNTRY AWARD

Beyoncé

The cultural icon Beyoncé, also took home the award for best country
duo/group performance for “II MOST WANTED” featuring
Miley Cyrus.

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/

A blurry, black-and-white cover showing Miley Cyrus and Beyoncé's profiles; the latter is wearing a cowboy hat; the words "II MOST WANTED" are placed between them

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