It's the last weekend to enjoy your interleague play for the season. So we've got the big matchups - Yankees at Mets, Cubs at White Sox, L.A. Angels at ...Arizona. Well, it's hard to balance schedules when the West and Central divisions have different number of teams.
Locally, the MASN crews get a workout as the Orioles and Nationals are at the same park. One crew's feed goes out on MASN HD, and the other is delegated to MASN2.
You can get your Yankees and Mets on MLB Network Saturday night or ESPN Sunday night. The Cubs and White Sox and Angels-Diamondbacks join the Red Sox and Braves as the choices for Fox's Saturday afternoon coverage. TBS has the Red Sox and Braves Sunday afternoon.
South Africa is getting ready for World Cup 2010, and - big surprise - the United States reached the final of the warmup tournament - the Confederation Cup. The final Sunday matches the U.S. and Brazil on ESPN.
Wimbledon closes the first week of its fortnight on ESPN2 and NBC. Before the "Breakfast at Wimbledon" finals next weekend, ESPN2 shows live coverage starting Friday at 7 a.m. and Saturday at 8 a.m.
If you didn't get enough thinking about the future with Thursday's NBA draft, then you can watch the NHL draft Friday on Versus. These picks are more likely headed to the ECHL, AHL or back to their Canadian junior leagues, but you can dream of the impact they'll have down the road.
South Carolina's good news story of the week - Lucas Glover - plays in the Travelers tournament this weekend. After winning the U.S. Open and all the attention that draws, see how he does on CBS.
Friday, June 26, 2009
Sunday, June 21, 2009
Mega Monday for sports
Rain pushed the final round of the U.S. Open golf tournament back to Monday. When play resumes at 9 a.m., ESPN will have coverage until 11:30 a.m.
NBC will pick up the telecast until its conclusion. If there's more rain or a playoff, throw the schedule out the window.
This adds to an awesome Monday TV lineup. Wimbledon gets underway in London, with ESPN2 coverage starting at 7 a.m.
Monday night, LSU and Texas begin the final showdown for the College World Series title. Play concludes either Tuesday or Wednesday. Weather permitting, of course.
NBC will pick up the telecast until its conclusion. If there's more rain or a playoff, throw the schedule out the window.
This adds to an awesome Monday TV lineup. Wimbledon gets underway in London, with ESPN2 coverage starting at 7 a.m.
Monday night, LSU and Texas begin the final showdown for the College World Series title. Play concludes either Tuesday or Wednesday. Weather permitting, of course.
Friday, June 19, 2009
Father's Day viewing
It's Father's Day weekend. And Dad has plenty of good sports to enjoy on his day, after opening the card and present.
Tiger Woods is playing golf. What could be better. Maybe a duel with Phil Mickelson, who finished second to Woods in 2002 when the Open was last at Bethpage Black.
The US Open fills the weekend on NBC, even more after Thursday's rain drowned the course. Woods gave us a splendid effort in 2008, forcing an 18-hole playoff with Rocco Mediate and narrowly winning after an extra playoff hole. Then he had knee surgery and did not play the rest of the year. Quite a way to go out.
Mickelson had the memorable Open 10 years ago, losing to Payne Stewart while waiting to hear when his wife would give birth. This year, he's playing to win the trophy for his wife before she begins treatment for breast cancer.
NBC has coverage Friday at 3 p.m., followed by six hours of golf Saturday and a 1:30 p.m. start to coverage Sunday. Plan Dad's day accordingly.
NASCAR visits the road course at Sonoma, so the end of the race will be up against the end of the Open. Make sure Dad has plenty of batteries in the remote.
Father's Day baseball features the Boston matchup from the far past - Braves at Red Sox on TBS - and the Los Angeles matchup of Dodgers vs. Angels on ESPN at night.
The Orioles visit the Phillies on MASN, and the Nationals host the Blue Jays on MASN2 this weekend.
Saturday, most of the nation will see the Rays visit the Mets. The Cardinals and Royals or Brewers at Tigers go to the midwest.
College World Series has reached its final four. If LSU and Texas win Friday, they advance to the final best-of-three series starting Monday. If Arkansas or Arizona State win, then there's a game Saturday for the right to advance out of their bracket.
If you're into soccer, the MLS has a game on ESPN2 the next five weekends. San Jose hosts the LA Galaxy Saturday afternoon.
The NBA season is over, so it's time to think about next year. ESPN has draft coverage Thursday night.
Tiger Woods is playing golf. What could be better. Maybe a duel with Phil Mickelson, who finished second to Woods in 2002 when the Open was last at Bethpage Black.
The US Open fills the weekend on NBC, even more after Thursday's rain drowned the course. Woods gave us a splendid effort in 2008, forcing an 18-hole playoff with Rocco Mediate and narrowly winning after an extra playoff hole. Then he had knee surgery and did not play the rest of the year. Quite a way to go out.
Mickelson had the memorable Open 10 years ago, losing to Payne Stewart while waiting to hear when his wife would give birth. This year, he's playing to win the trophy for his wife before she begins treatment for breast cancer.
NBC has coverage Friday at 3 p.m., followed by six hours of golf Saturday and a 1:30 p.m. start to coverage Sunday. Plan Dad's day accordingly.
NASCAR visits the road course at Sonoma, so the end of the race will be up against the end of the Open. Make sure Dad has plenty of batteries in the remote.
Father's Day baseball features the Boston matchup from the far past - Braves at Red Sox on TBS - and the Los Angeles matchup of Dodgers vs. Angels on ESPN at night.
The Orioles visit the Phillies on MASN, and the Nationals host the Blue Jays on MASN2 this weekend.
Saturday, most of the nation will see the Rays visit the Mets. The Cardinals and Royals or Brewers at Tigers go to the midwest.
College World Series has reached its final four. If LSU and Texas win Friday, they advance to the final best-of-three series starting Monday. If Arkansas or Arizona State win, then there's a game Saturday for the right to advance out of their bracket.
If you're into soccer, the MLS has a game on ESPN2 the next five weekends. San Jose hosts the LA Galaxy Saturday afternoon.
The NBA season is over, so it's time to think about next year. ESPN has draft coverage Thursday night.
Monday, June 15, 2009
Over the air, over and out
ESPN announced Friday that the 2011 Rose Bowl will be on cable instead of ABC. Thus ends tradition.
This New Year's will be the last with the major bowls on over-the-air networks. Fox ends its run broadcasting most of the BCS games, and ABC has the Rose Bowl and national championship at that venue a week later.
The ghosts of Lindsey Nelson calling the Cotton Bowl and Curt Gowdy at the Rose Bowl will be replaced by telecasts on cable. Good for ESPN.
This New Year's will be the last with the major bowls on over-the-air networks. Fox ends its run broadcasting most of the BCS games, and ABC has the Rose Bowl and national championship at that venue a week later.
The ghosts of Lindsey Nelson calling the Cotton Bowl and Curt Gowdy at the Rose Bowl will be replaced by telecasts on cable. Good for ESPN.
Friday, June 12, 2009
We got a Game 7
The Stanley Cup will be in Detroit Friday night, and somebody will raise it over the ice. Even if it's early Saturday morning.
For the fifth time since 2001, the NHL championship comes down to a single contest. The Red Wings look to repeat as champions, while the Penguins look to bring the Cup back to Pittsburgh for the first time since 1992. (although 1995 movie Sudden Death was set in Pittsburgh for Game 7 of the finals).
I look forward to seeing the Octopus hovering over the crowd, and seeing if a fan tosses one onto the ice.
Another championship will be settled sometime this week. The NBA Finals continue on ABC Sunday night from Orlando. If the Magic win that one, it's back to L.A. for Game 6 Tuesday. Thursday night would be Game 7, if needed.
Eight teams, including the University of Virginia, converge on Omaha for the NCAA's College World Series. Virginia faces LSU Saturday at 7 p.m., then will play again Monday against either Arkansas or Cal-State Fullerton. Games start at 2 and 7 p.m. through Tuesday, and it's lose twice in your bracket and you go home.
In the majors, this weekend is my favorite interleague matchup. Not Yankees-Mets. It’s the Orioles hosting the Braves on MASN. I grew up an Orioles fan, and my wife liked the Braves from watching TBS on cable (she wrote the 1982 lineup on the inside of her closet. But we didn’t name any of our children Brett Butler).
Also this weekend, the Nationals visit the Rays on MASN2. Not one of the most anticipated interleague matchups.
If you want to see the Mets and Yankees, they'll be on FOX Saturday and TBS Sunday afternoon. The Indians host the Cardinals for ESPN's Sunday night contest.
TNT's NASCAR coverage continues at Michigan Sunday, starting at 1:30 p.m.
For the fifth time since 2001, the NHL championship comes down to a single contest. The Red Wings look to repeat as champions, while the Penguins look to bring the Cup back to Pittsburgh for the first time since 1992. (although 1995 movie Sudden Death was set in Pittsburgh for Game 7 of the finals).
I look forward to seeing the Octopus hovering over the crowd, and seeing if a fan tosses one onto the ice.
Another championship will be settled sometime this week. The NBA Finals continue on ABC Sunday night from Orlando. If the Magic win that one, it's back to L.A. for Game 6 Tuesday. Thursday night would be Game 7, if needed.
Eight teams, including the University of Virginia, converge on Omaha for the NCAA's College World Series. Virginia faces LSU Saturday at 7 p.m., then will play again Monday against either Arkansas or Cal-State Fullerton. Games start at 2 and 7 p.m. through Tuesday, and it's lose twice in your bracket and you go home.
In the majors, this weekend is my favorite interleague matchup. Not Yankees-Mets. It’s the Orioles hosting the Braves on MASN. I grew up an Orioles fan, and my wife liked the Braves from watching TBS on cable (she wrote the 1982 lineup on the inside of her closet. But we didn’t name any of our children Brett Butler).
Also this weekend, the Nationals visit the Rays on MASN2. Not one of the most anticipated interleague matchups.
If you want to see the Mets and Yankees, they'll be on FOX Saturday and TBS Sunday afternoon. The Indians host the Cardinals for ESPN's Sunday night contest.
TNT's NASCAR coverage continues at Michigan Sunday, starting at 1:30 p.m.
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
College World Series pairings
Virginia begins its first trip to the College World Series Saturday at 7 p.m ., facing LSU in a game televised on ESPN.
The rest of the schedule, from UVa's press release:
2009 MEN’S COLLEGE WORLD SERIES SCHEDULE
Saturday, June 13
Game 1 – 2 p.m. (ESPN HD) - Arkansas (39-22) vs. No. 2 Cal State Fullerton (47-14)
Game 2 – 7 p.m. (ESPN HD) - Virginia (48-13-1) vs. No. 3 LSU (51-16)
Sunday, June 14
Game 3 – 2 p.m. (ESPN HD) - No. 5 Arizona State (49-12) vs. No. 4 North Carolina (47-16)
Game 4 – 7 p.m. (ESPN2 HD) - Southern Miss (40-24) vs. No. 1 Texas (46-14-1)
Monday, June 15
Game 5 – 2 p.m. (ESPN2 HD) - Loser Game 1 vs. Loser Game 2
Game 6 – 7 p.m. (ESPN2 HD) - Winner Game 1 vs. Winner Game 2
Tuesday, June 16
Game 7 – 2 p.m. (ESPN2 HD) - Loser Game 3 vs. Loser Game 4
Game 8 – 7 p.m. (ESPN2 HD) - Winner Game 3 vs. Winner Game 4
Wednesday, June 17
Game 9 – 2 p.m. (ESPN2 HD) - Winner Game 5 vs. Loser Game 6
Thursday, June 18
Game 10 – 7 p.m. (ESPN2 HD) - Winner Game 7 vs. Loser Game 8
Friday, June 19
Game 11 – 2 p.m. (ESPN2 HD) - Winner Game 9 vs. Winner Game 6
Game 12 – 7 p.m. (ESPN2 HD) - Winner Game 10 vs. Winner Game 8
The rest of the schedule, from UVa's press release:
2009 MEN’S COLLEGE WORLD SERIES SCHEDULE
Saturday, June 13
Game 1 – 2 p.m. (ESPN HD) - Arkansas (39-22) vs. No. 2 Cal State Fullerton (47-14)
Game 2 – 7 p.m. (ESPN HD) - Virginia (48-13-1) vs. No. 3 LSU (51-16)
Sunday, June 14
Game 3 – 2 p.m. (ESPN HD) - No. 5 Arizona State (49-12) vs. No. 4 North Carolina (47-16)
Game 4 – 7 p.m. (ESPN2 HD) - Southern Miss (40-24) vs. No. 1 Texas (46-14-1)
Monday, June 15
Game 5 – 2 p.m. (ESPN2 HD) - Loser Game 1 vs. Loser Game 2
Game 6 – 7 p.m. (ESPN2 HD) - Winner Game 1 vs. Winner Game 2
Tuesday, June 16
Game 7 – 2 p.m. (ESPN2 HD) - Loser Game 3 vs. Loser Game 4
Game 8 – 7 p.m. (ESPN2 HD) - Winner Game 3 vs. Winner Game 4
Wednesday, June 17
Game 9 – 2 p.m. (ESPN2 HD) - Winner Game 5 vs. Loser Game 6
Thursday, June 18
Game 10 – 7 p.m. (ESPN2 HD) - Winner Game 7 vs. Loser Game 8
Friday, June 19
Game 11 – 2 p.m. (ESPN2 HD) - Winner Game 9 vs. Winner Game 6
Game 12 – 7 p.m. (ESPN2 HD) - Winner Game 10 vs. Winner Game 8
Saturday, June 6, 2009
Welcome to Weekend Watchdog
In the past two months, newspapers in Orlando and Baltimore have let go the writers who compiled TV sports news roundups each Friday. Newspapers are cutting back their coverage as revenues decline and readers move to the internet.
I've created this blog to help fill the void. I hope to put links to the sports Americans watch in an easy-to-use format, to better enjoy your weekend and your sports.
I've created this blog to help fill the void. I hope to put links to the sports Americans watch in an easy-to-use format, to better enjoy your weekend and your sports.
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