Triple crown or not?

Posted: May 17, 2012 | Author: | Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment »

What does the Kentucky Derby winner say about a trip to the Winner’s Circle?
I’ll have another.
The Derby winner tries to win the second jewel of the Triple Crown Saturday at the Preakness Stakes. NBC has coverage starting at 4:30 p.m.
NBC Sports network shows the Black-Eyed Susan Stakes Friday at 4 p.m.
Playoffs continue in the NHL and NBA. On ice, the Kings host Phoenix in Game 3 Thursday at 9 p.m. on NBC Sports network. Game 4 of the series will be Sunday at 3 p.m. on NBC. The Eastern Conference final between the Rangers and Devils has Game 3 Saturday at 1 p.m. on NBC.
The NBA’s second round continues Thursday on ESPN. The Heat head to Indiana for Game 3 with the Pacers at 7 p.m., followed by Clippers-Spurs. Friday starts at 8 p.m. with the Celtics traveling to Philadelphia, then the Thunder head to L.A. in the nightcap.
ABC offers Game 3 of the Spurs and Clippers from Los Angeles Saturday at 3:30 p.m., and then the Heat and Pacers meet for Game 4 Sunday at 3:30 p.m. TNT spends the weekend in L.A., with Thunder-Lakers Saturday at 10:30 p.m. and Clippers against Spurs Sunday at 10:30 p.m.
The WNBA tips off Sunday at 1 p.m. on ABC with Phoenix meeting Minnesota.
Baseball starts interleague play this weekend, and the Orioles’ visit to Washington is one of five games on Fox Saturday at 7:15 p.m. Sharing the coverage is the battle of Chicago (Cubs vs. White Sox) and Texas (Rangers-Astros). The Diamondbacks head to Kansas City and Red Sox travel to Philadelphia. TBS has the finale of that series Sunday at 1:30 p.m.
ESPN offers the Cardinals at Dodgers Sunday night at 8 p.m.
MASN has games between the Orioles and Nationals Friday and Sunday. Before the interleague action starts, the Orioles close a series in Kansas City Thursday at 2 p.m. on MASN. The Nationals face Pittsburgh Thursday at 7 p.m.
It’s NASCAR all-star weekend, with the activities beginning Saturday at 7 p.m. on Speed.  The Nationwide Series visits Iowa, with ESPN coverage Sunday at 1:30 p.m.
Gearing up for the Indianapolis 500, NBC Sports network has qualifying Saturday starting at 11 a.m. and Sunday at noon. By nightfall, the 33-car field will be set.
The PGA tour heads to Texas for the Byron Nelson Championship Saturday and Sunday at 3 p.m. on CBS.
In MLS play, ChivasUSA meets the Galaxy Saturday at 10:30 p.m. on ESPN2. D.C. United meets Toronto on Comcast at 7:30 p.m.
We’re nearing the end of spring sports season in the NCAA. ESPN2 has a pair of quarterfinal matchups in the Division I lacrosse tournament Saturday, as Maryland plays Johns Hopkins at noon. Denver meets top-seed Loyola later in the day.
NCAA softball regionals start Friday on ESPN2, with Kentucky vs. Michigan at 4:30 p.m. followed by Louisville-Valparaiso. Saturday, ESPN has games at 1, 3:30 and 6 p.m., and it’s back to ESPN2 Sunday at 1 p.m.
It’s the final weekend of the regular season in college baseball. Comcast has games matching Miami and Georgia Tech Thursday and Friday at 7 p.m., then Saturday at 1 p.m.
NBC Sports network has three games from the IIHA championship Thursday, starting at 6 a.m. The United States plays Finland at 11 a.m.

Visit this lady Mother’s Day weekend

Posted: May 10, 2012 | Author: | Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment »

NASCAR gives its racers off on Mother’s Day – since they visit the “Lady in Black” the night before.
The racers make their visit to Darlington - the track “Too Tough to Tame” - on FOX Saturday at 6:30 p.m. for the Southern 500. The Nationwide racers take on the track Friday at 7 p.m. on ESPN.
Then shut down the garage and take care of Mom on her day.
If you enjoy the 17th hole at Sawgrass, this is your weekend. The PGA tour takes on the famous hole at the Players Championship on NBC. Coverage begins Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m.
The NBA closes its first round this weekend, while a few teams begin second round action. There’s three games Thursday, starting at 7 p.m. on NBA network as the Bulls face the 76ers. TNT offers the Hawks at Celtics at 8 p.m., followed by the Nuggets hosting the Lakers.
The Clippers try to advance over the Grizzlies Friday at 9 p.m. on ESPN, and the top-seeded Spurs will take on the series victor.
The weekend games are still to be determined. The Heat know they will face the Pacers in the second round, while the Thunder await the winner of Lakers-Nuggets.
The Capitals forced Game 7 in their series with the Rangers, and they will decide it Saturday at 7:30 p.m. on NBC Sports network. The winner faces Devils in the Conference finals, while the Western Conference matchup brings together Phoenix and Los Angeles.
The IIHA tournament goes this weekend, with coverage on NBC Sports network. The United States plays Belarus Thursday at 9 a.m., then Kazakhstan Friday at 9 a.m. and Finland Sunday at 9 a.m.
The Orioles close out a series against Texas with a doubleheader Thursday on MASN, and host Tampa Bay for the weekend in a battle for the AL East Division lead. The Nationals visit Pittsburgh Thursday on MASN2, then head to Cincinnati to play the Reds on MASN2.
Fox has an early Saturday afternoon schedule this weekend, with the Mets at Marlins, Cubs-Brewers and Angels against Rangers as the choices. The Braves take on St. Louis Sunday at 2:15 p.m. on TBS, while ESPN’s Sunday Night baseball matches the Angels and Rangers.
D.C. United meet Houston Saturday at 4:30 p.m. on NBC Sports network, while ESPN2 shows Philadelphia at the Red Bulls Sunday at 12:15 p.m.
The NCAA starts its march to the lacrosse final four this weekend. ESPN shows Syracuse facing Duke Saturday at noon, and Virginia hosts Princeton Sunday at 1 p.m.
Comcast shows three games from the quarterfinals of the ACC softball tournament starting Thursday at noon. The semifinals start Friday at 1 p.m., then ESPN offers the final Saturday at 4 p.m. ESPN has a game from the SEC tournament (Mississippi State vs. Alabama) Thursday at 8 p.m., and the final Saturday at 8 p.m.
ESPN2 offers the Big East softball championship Saturday at 6 p.m.
The first stage of the Tour of California bike race is Sunday at 5 p.m. on NBC Sports network.
The American LeMans series heads to Monterey, Mexico Sunday at 5 p.m. on ESPN2.

Run for the roses

Posted: May 3, 2012 | Author: | Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: , , , , , , , | Leave a comment »

It’s been 34 years since we’ve had a triple crown winner. Will this be the year?
Twenty horses are scheduled to run in the 138th Kentucky Derby Saturday at 4 p.m. on NBC. Just over two minutes later, only one will have a chance at this year’s Triple Crown.
Bodemeister jumped out of the gate as the early favorite, just ahead of Union Rags. One of them could be remembered like Secretariat, or fade as another trivia answer after their glorious ride.
The fillies race in the Kentucky Oaks Friday at 5 p.m. on NBC Sports network.
The second round of the NHL playoffs continues, with a pair of Game 3s on NBC Sports network Thursday. New Jersey hosts Philadelphia at 7:30 p.m., and the Blues travel to Los Angeles at 10 p.m.
Friday, Nashville battles Phoenix in Game 4 at 7:30 p.m. The Capitals host New York in Game 4 Saturday at 12:30 p.m. on NBC, and the Kings try to advance against St. Louis Sunday at 3 p.m. The Devils-Flyers close the weekend Sunday at 7:30 p.m. on NBC Sports network.
The NBA playoffs also continue, with a doubleheader on TNT Thursday – Heat at Knicks at 7 p.m. followed by Oklahoma City taking on Dallas.
ESPN rejoins the playoff fun Friday at 7:30 p.m., with the third game between the Hawks and Celtics. The Lakers travel to Denver at 10:30 p.m., while the Bulls and 76ers meet on ESPN2 at 8 p.m. There’s two more games on ESPN Saturday afternoon – Indiana vs. Orlando at 2 p.m. followed by the Grizzlies meeting the Clippers.
TNT has the primetime schedule Saturday, with Game 4 of Oklahoma City-Dallas at 7:30 p.m. before San Antonio visits Utah.
Sunday afternoon, ABC has an Eastern Conference doubleheader with the Bulls-76ers at 1 p.m. before the Knicks face the Heat.
The Celtics host the Hawks Sunday at 7 p.m. on TNT, with the Lakers at Nuggets in the nightcap.
The Orioles try to extend their hot start this weekend in Boston, playing Friday and Saturday on MASN2 and Sunday on MASN. The Nationals close a series with Arizona Thursday at 7 p.m. on MASN, then face the Phillies for the weekend. The first two games are on MASN, with the finale part of ESPN’s Sunday night package.
Fox offers a trio of games Saturday at 4 p.m. – Diamondbacks-Mets, Brewers at Giants and White Sox against Tigers. The Yankees visit Kansas City Sunday at 2:10 p.m. on TBS.
NASCAR heads to Talledega this weekend, with coverage at noon on Fox. ABC carries the Nationwide race Saturday at 3 p.m.
Charlotte hosts the PGA tour this weekend, starting Saturday and Sunday at 3 p.m.
Philadelphia plays Seattle in MLS action on NBC Sports network Saturday at 4:30 p.m. D.C. United head to Toronto Saturday, starting at 4 p.m. on Comcast-plus, while ESPN shows the Galaxy against the Red Bulls Saturday at 8 p.m.
It’s SEC baseball Friday at 7 p.m. on Comcast, as Florida takes on Kentucky, while ESPN2 offers South Carolina against Arkansas Saturday at 1 p.m. Houston meets Rice from Conference USA Sunday at 2 p.m. on Comcast.
Top 10 teams meet on the softball diamond twice this weekend – ESPN2 has Florida-Alabama Saturday at 4 p.m. while Oklahoma hosts Texas at 2 p.m Sunday on ESPN.
NBC Sports network has the IIHF ice hockey tournament, with the United States meeting France Friday at 5 a.m.

With the first pick….

Posted: April 26, 2012 | Author: | Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment »

For several months, we’ve been wondering who will get the first pick in the NFL draft.
And will they take Andrew Luck?
We’ll find out Thursday, when the 2012 NFL draft begins its three-day run on NFL network and the ESPN networks.
The first round begins Thursday at 8 p.m., giving Indianapolis a chance to pick their quarterback of the future. Then the Washington Redskins will select their quarterback of the future.
The second and third rounds are Friday beginning at 7 p.m., and the remaining four rounds start Saturday at noon. Then it’s just under three months until training camps open.
The 16th and final day of the NHL playoffs first round is Thursday, with Ottawa taking on the Rangers at Madison Square Garden on NBC Sports network at 7 p.m. The Devils and Panthers close out their series at 8:30 p.m.
The second round begins Friday with Predators against Coyotes on NBC Sports network. The Blues and Kings start their series Saturday, and the Eastern semifinals will be set after Thursday’s action. The Capitals will play the Rangers if they win, and could face either the Flyers or Devils if the Senators win.
The lockout-shortened NBA season closes out Thursday on TNT with the Knicks at Bobcats at 8 p.m. followed by Spurs-Warriors. The Wizards’ finale comes against the Heat on Comcast at 8 p.m.
The playoffs start Saturday on ESPN, ABC and TNT. TNT tips the action at 1 p.m. Saturday, and has a twinbill Sunday night. ESPN has a doubleheader Saturday starting at 8 p.m. and the first game Sunday at 1 p.m. ABC has 3:30 p.m. games Saturday and Sunday.
The Orioles are home this weekend, playing Oakland on MASN after Thursday’s series finale against Toronto. The Nationals are on the west coast, finishing a series in San Diego Thursday before meeting the Dodgers starting Friday on MASN2.
Fox has early Saturday afternoon baseball this week, with the choice of three games at 1 p.m. – Angels at Indians, Royals-Twins and Brewers against Cardinals. TBS offers the Tigers’ game at the Yankees Sunday at 1 p.m., while ESPN features Tampa Bay at Texas.
NASCAR has another Saturday night race, in Richmond on Fox at 7 p.m. The Nationwide racers go Friday at 7:30 p.m. on ESPN2.
The IndyCar racers are in Sao Paulo, with coverage on NBC Sports network Sunday at 11 a.m.
The PGA tour visits New Orleans, with coverage on CBS Saturday and Sunday at 3 p.m.
In MLS action, D.C. United faces Houston Saturday at 7:30 p.m. on Comcast. New England heads to New York to meet the Red Bulls on NBC Sports network Saturday at 3:30 p.m.
Comcast offers ACC baseball Friday at 7 p.m., with Georgia Tech facing Clemson. The series continues Saturday at 4 p.m., following coverage of Virginia-Miami at 1 p.m. It’s SEC baseball on ESPN Sunday at 3:30 p.m., with Arkansas taking on Florida, while ESPN2 has LSU-Georgia at 2 p.m.
ESPN2 brings Texas-Texas A&M softball Thursday at 7 p.m.

Fenway at 100

Posted: April 19, 2012 | Author: | Filed under: Uncategorized | Leave a comment »

Oh goody. Another weekend of Red Sox vs. Yankees.
At least this one has history on its side. Friday’s afternoon game on MLB network marks the 100th anniversary of the first game at Fenway Park - against the New York Highlanders.
Saturday afternoon’s game is part of Fox coverage at 4 p.m. (a few fans will see White Sox vs. Mariners), and ESPN airs the rivals Sunday night at 8 p.m.
The Nationals close out a series with the Astros Thursday at 7 p.m. on MASN, then welcome Ozzie Guillen and the Miami Marlins for the weekend. The Orioles have a Thursday afternoon contest with the White Sox on MASN, then head west to face the Angels this weekend (Friday and Sunday on MASN2, and Saturday at 9 p.m. on MASN).
Sunday afternoon, TBS offers the Rangers at Tigers at 1:05 p.m.
The NHL playoffs continue with four Game 4′s on Thursday. The Capitals host Boston at 7:30 p.m. on Comcast, while the Panthers and Devils go on NHL network. CNBC brings the Coyotes-Blackhawks at 8 p.m., and St. Louis heads to San Jose at 10:30 p.m. on NBC Sports network. Friday, the Penguins try to stay alive against the Flyers at 7:30 p.m., while Nashville tries to close out its series with Detroit on 8 p.m. on CNBC.
NBC has Game 5 of the Capitals series with Boston Saturday at 3 p.m., and plans a doubleheader Sunday starting at noon.
Saturday evening, there’s two more games on NBC Sports network – Ottawa at the Rangers at 7 p.m. before Chicago goes to Phoenix. San Jose plays St. Louis on CNBC at 7:30 p.m.
NBC Sports network has two games scheduled Sunday night, if necessary.
The Sprint Cup racers head to Kansas this week, starting at 12:30 p.m. on FOX.
On TNT, the Bulls and Heat battle for playoff position Thursday at 8 p.m. The Clippers visit Phoenix at 10:30 p.m. ESPN starts its twinbill Friday at 7 p.m. with the Celtics at Hawks, followed by Lakers-Spurs.
ESPN adds a tripleheader Saturday, beginning at 5:30 p.m. with the Nuggets taking on the Suns. Dallas heads to Chicago at 8 p.m., followed by the Magic at Jazz. Sunday at 1 p.m., the Knicks take on Atlanta then ABC shows the Thunder roaring into Los Angeles to face the Lakers at 3:30 p.m.
The Wizards head to Miami Saturday at 7 p.m. on Comcast.
The PGA tour heads to Texas for the Valero Open Saturday and Sunday at 3 p.m. on CBS.
D.C. United tangles with the Red Bulls Sunday at 6 p.m. on ESPN2, while NBC Sports network has Chicago taking on Toronto Saturday at 3:30 p.m.
The spring college football season continues on ESPN at 3 p.m. Saturday, with highlights from games across the country. NBC Sports network has the Notre Dame spring game at 1:30 p.m.
Comcast offers SEC baseball Friday, with Georgia taking on Florida, and ESPN2 has Sunday’s game at 3 p.m.. It’s off to the ACC for Comcast Sunday at 12:30 p.m., with Miami meeting Florida State.
In SEC softball, Alabama faces Georgia Thursday at 8 p.m. on ESPN2. Sunday at 3:30 p.m., ESPN shows Missouri-Oklahoma.

Playoffs on ice

Posted: April 12, 2012 | Author: | Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment »

After six months, we’ve sent 14 NHL teams home. The rest have begun their quests for the Stanley Cup.
The NHL playoffs started Wednesday, and continue through the weekend on NBC, CNBC and NBC Sports Network. And on Comcast for Capitals’ fans. The Capitals start their series in Boston Thursday at 7:30 p.m. on Comcast, then Game 2 will be Saturday at 3 p.m. on NBC.
Other games Thursday are on CNBC – San Jose vs. St. Louis – at 7:30 p.m. and Chicago visiting Phoenix on NBC Sports Network at 10 p.m.
Detroit heads to Nashville Friday at 7:30 p.m. on CNBC, while NBC Sports network has a doubleheader – Game 2 of the Flyers-Penguins at 7:30 p.m. followed by the Kings at Canucks.
Saturday at 7:30 p.m., CNBC has San Jose-St. Louis. Over on NBC Sports Network, it’s Game 2 of Ottawa against New York at 7 p.m. before Chicago plays Phoenix in the nightcap.
NBC offers a doubleheader Sunday – Nashville vs. Detroit at noon before the Flyers-Pengiuns series heads to Philadelphia. NBC Sports network has the second game of New Jersey-Florida at 7:30 p.m., then Vancouver takes on Los Angeles for Game 3 with the Kings.
The Nationals open their home season against Cincinnati Thursday at 1 p.m. on MASN. The rest of the series moves to MASN2 Friday night, Saturday at 4 p.m. and Sunday at 1:30 p.m., while the Orioles travel to Toronto for a weekend series on MASN.
It’s the 100th anniversary of the opening of Fenway Park, and the Red Sox take on Tampa Bay Sunday at 1:30 p.m. on TBS. Fox offers three choices Saturday at 1 p.m. – Angels against Yankees, Rangers-Twins and Cubs at Cardinals – and ESPN offers the Angels at Yankees Sunday at 8 p.m.
The PGA tour heads to Hilton Head this weekend, with the Heritage on CBS Saturday and Sunday at 3 p.m.
NASCAR returns to the track in Texas, with the Samsung 500 Saturday at 7 p.m. on FOX. The Nationwide racers go Friday at 8 p.m. on ESPN2.
The Indy Car racers are at Long Beach, taking the flag Sunday at 3 p.m. on NBC Sports network.  The American LeMans Series is also in Long Beach, racing Saturday at 7:30 p.m. on ESPN2.
ABC’s Sunday doubleheader starts at 1 p.m. with the Heat taking on the Knicks, then the Mavericks face the Lakers at 3:30 p.m.
TNT has the Heat against the Bulls Thursday at 8 p.m., followed by Mavericks-Warriors. Friday, ESPN starts its night at 8 p.m. with the Suns visiting the Rockets. Dallas heads to Portland at 10:30 p.m. Saturday at 9 p.m., the Suns take on the Spurs.
The Wizards travel to New York Friday at 7:30 p.m. on Comcast. Saturday, the Cavaliers visit the Verizon Center at 7 p.m.
For your younger basketball players, the 2012 Jordan Brand Classic is Saturday at 7 p.m. on ESPN.
D.C. United travels to New England Saturday afternoon at 4 p.m. on Comcast-plus, while Columbus travels to Philadelphia Saturday at 3:30 p.m. on NBC Sports network.
There’s ACC baseball Saturday on Comcast, with North Carolina State taking on Clemson at 1 p.m. Sunday at 1 p.m., Florida International faces on Louisiana-Lafayette in a Sun Belt contest. ESPN2 shows Alabama against LSU Sunday at 1 p.m.
In SEC softball, LSU meets Tennessee on ESPN Saturday at noon and Sunday at 4 p.m.
For bowling fans, the PBA tournament of champions airs Sunday at 1 p.m. on ESPN. The NCAA women’s bowling championship follows at 2:30 p.m.

First pitches

Posted: April 5, 2012 | Author: | Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment »

It’s spring. The sports schedule says so.
The 2012 baseball season - which started last week in Japan – began in earnest Wednesday with the World Series champion St. Louis Cardinals playing in Miami. The rest of the league gets going Thursday and Friday.
The Nationals open their season in Chicago, meeting the Cubs Thursday at 2 p.m. on MASN. The series continues Saturday and Sunday afternoon.
The Orioles host Minnesota for their season opening series, starting Friday at 3 p.m. on MASN. They play Saturday at 7 p.m., then Sunday at 1:30 p.m. on MASN2.
ESPN2 has a doubleheader Thursday – Boston at Detroit at 1 p.m. followed by Marlins-Reds – and two more games Friday. The Giants take on Arizona at 7 p.m. before the Royals meet the Angels.
Fox has its first Saturday baseball lineup at 4 p.m., with the East Coast getting Boston-Detroit. Other parts of the country will see St. Louis vs. Milwaukee, the Royals at Angels and Giants-Diamondbacks.
Sunday, TBS shows the Yankees’ game in Tampa Bay. ESPN’s Sunday night brings together the White Sox and Rangers.
It’s time for the azaleas in Augusta, even if they bloomed early this year. The Masters kicks off Thursday when ceremonial starters Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus head to the first tee. ESPN has coverage Thursday and Friday at 3 p.m. CBS takes over Saturday at 3:30 p.m., and Sunday at 2 p.m. By nightfall, the green jacket will be awarded.
While the spring season kicks off, ice hockey reaches the end of its campaign. NBC Sports network has the Rangers visiting Pittsburgh Thursday at 7 p.m. The Coyotes head to St. Louis Friday at 7:30 p.m., and then there’s a doubleheader Saturday – Flyers vs. Penguins at 4 p.m. and Capitals at Rangers at 6:30 p.m.
NBC offers the Red Wings against Blackhawks Saturday at 1 p.m.,  while the Capitals host Florida Thursday at 7 p.m. on Comcast.
The NCAA Frozen Four heads to a traditional venue – Tampa Bay – this weekend. Thursday at 8 p.m. on ESPN2, Boston College plays Minnesota in the second semifinal. Thursday’s winners go for the title Saturday at 7 p.m.
The Knicks, minus Jeremy Lin, head to Orlando Thursday at 7 p.m. on TNT. Boston travels to Chicago in the nightcap. ESPN starts its Saturday doubleheader in Philadelphia, with the 76ers meeting the Magic at 8 p.m. The Nuggets take on the Warriors in the nightcap.
ABC shows the Bulls at Knicks Sunday at 1 p.m.
Comcast-plus has the Wizards’ game at Detroit Thursday at 7:30 p.m., then the Wizards head to New Jersey Friday at 7:30 p.m. on Comcast.
ACC baseball takes the stage on Comcast this weekend. Virginia Tech hosts Boston College Saturday at noon, and Florida State meets Georgia Tech Sunday at 1 p.m. In the SEC, Auburn faces Alabama at 4 p.m. Saturday.
ESPN has Kansas City against the Galaxy in MLS action Saturday at 4 p.m.
The Family Circle tennis tournament concludes on ESPN2 this weekend. Coverage starts at 1 p.m. on Friday with the quarterfinals, Saturday with the semifinals and the final on Sunday.
Virginia battles North Carolina in lacrosse Saturday at 1 p.m. on ESPN.

The ball is tipped….

Posted: March 29, 2012 | Author: | Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment »

Monday night, after the game is won and the nets are cut down, CBS rolls the montage.
It’s probably half done now, awaiting a few highlights from the Final Four in New Orleans to honor the new college basketball champions.
Before it’s ready, we’ve got to get to a championship game pairing. We know one Kentucky school will be there, since the top-seeded Wildcats face former coach Rick Pitino and the Louisville Cardinals Saturday at 6 p.m.
The second contest matches Ohio State and Kansas, which both knocked off top seeds to reach the Final Four. It’s scheduled to start at 8:49 p.m., pending the number of commercials crammed into the coverage of the first game.
After a day of rest,  the ball is tipped for the final time Monday at 9 p.m.
The women’s Final Four in Denver starts Sunday on ESPN, with all top seeds advancing. It’s a Big East battle at 6:30 p.m., with Connecticut going against Notre Dame. Baylor takes on Stanford at 9 p.m.
The final two meet Tuesday.
A championship will be celebrated at Madison Square Garden Thursday, when Minnesota plays Stanford for the NIT title at 7 p.m. on ESPN. The Slam Dunk and 3-point championship follows at 9 p.m.
Want to see younger players? ESPN2 has the semifinals of the National High School Invitational tournament Friday starting at 11:30 a.m. and the finals are on ESPN Saturday at 2 p.m. ESPN2 shows the girls final Saturday at noon.
TNT’s NBA Thursday doubleheaders return this week, with the Mavericks in Miami at 8 p.m. The Thunder head west to visit the Lakers in the nightcap. Friday, ESPN offers the Mavericks taking on Orlando at 8 p.m. before the Trail Blazers take on the Clippers.
ABC’s Sunday doubleheader starts in Oklahoma City, with the Bulls meeting the Thunder at 1 p.m. The Heat battle the Celtics at 3:30 p.m.
The Wizards head into the final month of the regular season, playing Indiana Thursday at 7 p.m. on Comcast-plus, then host the 76ers Friday at 7 p.m. They open April with a trip to Toronto Sunday at 6 p.m. on Comcast.
Martinsville hosts the Sprint Cup drivers, starting Sunday at 12:30 p.m. on FOX.
Golfers prepare for the Masters with the Shell Houston Open Saturday and Sunday at 3 p.m. on NBC.
NBC has the Flyers against Penguins Sunday at 12:30 p.m. There’s Friday night hockey on NBC Sports network, with Dallas at Vancouver at 10 p.m., and Sunday at 7 p.m. the Bruins visit the Rangers.
The Capitals limp toward season’s end, playing at Boston Thursday at 7 p.m. on Comcast before hosting Montreal Saturday at 7 p.m.
MASN has the Nationals playing the Marlins Friday at 6 p.m., while the Orioles play the Rays Sunday at 1 p.m. ESPN gears up for baseball season Thursday at 1 p.m. as the Rays meet the Phillies.
ACC baseball gets coverage Saturday at 1 p.m. on Comcast,  with Duke playing Georgia Tech.
D.C. United take on Dallas on NBC Sports network Friday at 7:30 p.m., and Saturday at 11 p.m.
The Ericcson Open hits the tennis courts this weekend, starting Thursday at 1 and 7 p.m. on ESPN2. The men’s semifinals are Friday, starting at 3 p.m. CBS takes over Saturday at 12:30 p.m. and Sunday at 1 p.m .
The Southeastern Conference has its women’s gymnastic championships Thursday at 9 p.m. on ESPN2.

16….8….4

Posted: March 22, 2012 | Author: | Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment »

Most fans expect two teams from North Carolina to be in the NCAA Sweet 16.
Usually it’s North Carolina and Duke. Not this year.
North Carolina and their buddies at North Carolina State continue their drive for New Orleans this weekend on CBS and TBS.
The action resumes at 7 p.m. on CBS when Syracuse takes on Wisconsin in Boston. TBS offers Louisville-Michigan State at 7:45 p.m., and it’s back to Boston at 9:45 p.m. for Cincinnati meeting Ohio State. TBS has the nightcap as Florida faces Marquette.
Friday brings the remaining ACC teams to the fore. North Carolina plays Ohio on TBS at 7:45 p.m., followed by North Carolina State against Kansas. The CBS lineup starts at 7 p.m. with Xavier-Baylor, then top-seeded Kentucky battles Indiana in Atlanta.
CBS has the regional finals starting Saturday at 4:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m.
The women’s tournament goes from 16 to eight this weekend, with the regional finals Monday and Tuesday. In the Des Moines bracket, 11th-seed Kansas takes on Tennessee Saturday at noon on ESPN before Georgia Tech plays Baylor. At 9 p.m., action tips off in the Fresno bracket with Duke playing St. John’s. Stanford faces South Carolina at 11:30 p.m. on ESPN2.
Sunday, Maryland takes on Texas A&M at noon on ESPN. The rest of the action goes to ESPN2, with the second Raleigh game between St. Bonaventure and Notre Dame at 2:30 p.m. It’s off to Rhode Island at 4:30 p.m., with Penn State meeting Connecticut before Gonzaga faces Kentucky.
Division II crowns its champion Saturday at 2 p.m. on CBS.
The Wizards host the Pacers Thursday at 7 p.m. on Comcast-plus, and the Hawks come to town Saturday at 7 p.m. on Comcast. Sunday at 6 p.m., they take on Boston.
ESPN has its’ Friday doubleheader, starting at 8 p.m. with the Celtics against the 76ers. In the nightcap, the Nuggets visit Utah. There’s another twinbill Sunday night, starting with Miami-Oklahoma City at 8 p.m. before the Grizzlies take on the Lakers.
The Capitals visit Philadelphia Thursday at 7 p.m. on Comcast, then host division rival Winnipeg Friday at 7:30 p.m. The Capitals play Minnesota at 5 p.m. Sunday on NBC Sports network, followed by Nashville taking on Chicago.
NASCAR heads to California Sunday at 2:30 p.m. on FOX. The Nationwide racers hit the track Saturday at 5:30 p.m. on ESPN.
The Indy Racing League starts its campaign in Florida Sunday at 12:30 p.m. on ABC.
The PGA tour has the Arnold Palmer Invitational Saturday and Sunday at 2:30 p.m. on NBC.
MASN gears up for baseball season with the Orioles against the Red Sox Friday at 1 p.m. The Nationals meet the Orioles Saturday at 1 p.m.
ESPN offers the Yankees and Red Sox Thursday at 7 p.m.
Comcast has ACC baseball Saturday at 1 p.m., with North Carolina playing North Carolina State. Sunday at 1 p.m., East Carolina travels to Central Florida.
In MLS action, D. C. United heads to Vancouver Saturday at 10 p.m. on Comcast. NBC Sports network shows Houston’s visit to Seattle Friday at 10 p.m., while ESPN shows the Red Bulls against Colorado Sunday at 4 p.m.

68…64…32…16

Posted: March 15, 2012 | Author: | Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment »

How’s your productivity at work?
Enough studying the brackets, it’s time for the games.
After the First Four Tuesday and Wednesday night, the main event tips at noon Thursday on CBS. One-loss Murray State gets the opening slot, playing Colorado State before Marquette takes on BYU. In primetime on CBS, VCU faces Wichita State.
TruTv’s four games on Thursday start with Southern Mississippi against Kansas State at 12:30 p.m., while TBS shows Louisville taking on Davidson at 1:30 p.m. and TNT kicks off its day with Montana-Wisconsin.
Friday, Virginia’s game with Florida at 2 p.m. starts the day on TNT. CBS begins its’ four-game run with Texas against Cincinnati at noon, TruTV offers N.C. State meeting San Diego State at 12:30 p.m. and TBS brings Alabama-Creighton at 1:30 p.m.
Third round action starts Saturday and Sunday at noon on CBS. TNT has a pair of games each day, starting at 6 p.m., and TBS starts its weekend doubleheaders at 7 p.m. TruTV chips in a contest Sunday at 7:30 p.m.
For those who love the old NIT, ESPN shows a second round game Sunday at 11 a.m.
The women’s tournament starts Saturday at 11 a.m. on ESPN2, and other teams tip off Sunday beginning at noon.
While the NCAA men’s teams are aiming at New Orleans, the Wizards are there Thursday – facing the Hornets at 8 p.m. on Comcast. Friday, they play the Hawks in Atlanta at 7:30 p.m. and then it’s off to Memphis Sunday at 6 p.m.
ESPN has the Heat taking on the 76ers Friday at 7 p.m., then Sunday at 7 p.m. the Heat host Orlando.
NASCAR rides into Thunder Valley this weekend. The Sprint car drivers hit the track Sunday at 12:30 p.m. on FOX, while the Nationwide race is on ESPN Saturday at 1 p.m.
NBC has the PGA tour’s Transitions Championship Saturday and Sunday at 3 p.m.
The Flyers battle Sidney Crosby and the Penguins Sunday at 12:30 p.m. on NBC. The Capitals visit Southeast Division rival Winnipeg Friday at 8:30 p.m. on Comcast-plus.
The Capitals play Chicago Sunday at 7 p.m. on NBC Sports Network, which shows Detroit-San Jose Saturday at 10:30 p.m.
The Nationals take on the Yankees Thursday at 1 p.m. on MASN. Sunday at 7 p.m., the Orioles face the Yankees.
ABC shows the finals of the BNP Paribas Open tennis tournament Sunday, starting at 2 p.m. They show a pair of semifinals Saturday at 2 p.m., while ESPN2 has an ATP quarterfinal Friday starting at 4 p.m. and a WTA semifinal at 11 p.m.
NBC Sports network has MLS action between Philadelphia and Colorado Sunday at 4 p.m.
It’s SEC baseball on Comcast Saturday, with Vanderbilt taking on Florida at 1 p.m. and Mississippi State meeting LSU at 7 p.m.
NBC Sports network shows the semifinals of Hockey East Friday – Boston College vs. Providence at 5 p.m. before Boston University meets Maine at 8 p.m. The final is Saturday at 8 p.m.
The finals of the NCAA Division I wrestling championships will be Saturday at 7:30 p.m. on ESPN.

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