Weekend watchdog

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 the Eastern Conference starts second round action. The Clippers try to advance over the Grizzlies Friday at 9 p.m. on ESPN. The winner plays Sunday at 1 p.m. on ABC, either Memphis hosting Game 7 or the Clippers going to San Antonio to start the second round.
It's Game 7 between the Nuggets and Lakers Saturday at 10:30 p.m. on TNT.
Back East, bring back the memories as the Celtics host the 76ers Saturday at 8 p.m. in their series opener on TNT. Sunday, the Heat and Pacers play at 3:30 p.m. on ABC.
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 beginning Monday, while the Western Conference matchup brings together Phoenix and Los Angeles - starting Sunday at 8 p.m. on NBC Sports network.
The IIHA tournament goes this weekend, with coverage on NBC Sports network. The United States plays Kazakhstan Friday at 9 a.m. and Finland Sunday at 9 a.m.
The Orioles host Tampa Bay for the weekend on MASN in a battle for the AL East Division lead. The Nationals 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 the semifinals of the ACC softball tournament starting Friday at 1 p.m., then ESPN offers the final Saturday at 4 p.m.
ESPN has the final of the SEC tournament 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.