Weekend watchdog hiatus

A full Weekend Watchdog column was ready to go for its Friday morning slot on the blog.
Then the NBA cancelled Thursday night games.
And basketball tournaments were scrapped.
And NHL.
And baseball.
and soccer.
Will NASCAR run this weekend? That's one sporting event with little contact between fans and competitors on race day.
The watchdog will break for a while as the sports world tries to figure its place in Coronavirus world.

Weekend watchdog

The 2020 baseball season starts early - March 26.
So spring training games - and TV coverage - starts this weekend.
The first games are set for Friday, and MASN starts its slate Saturday as the World Champion Nationals meet the Astros at 6:05 p.m.
The Orioles make their spring debut Sunday, taking on the Red Sox at 1 p.m.
NASCAR begins a west coast swing this weekend, with Las Vegas hosting the race Sunday at 3:30 p.m. on Fox. Ross Chastain will take the place of Ryan Newman, who will be recovering from his last lap crash at Daytona.
The Xfinity Series hits the track Saturday at 4 p.m. and the Truck Series goes Friday at 9 p.m. on FoxSports1.
The XFL's third week gets going Saturday at 2 p.m. on ABC with Tampa Bay's home opener against Houston. Fox has Dallas-Seattle at 5 p.m.
New York visits St. Louis Sunday at 3 p.m. on ESPN and FoxSports1 offers D.C. against Los Angeles at 6 p.m.
The Wizards host the Cavaliers on NBC Sports Washington Friday at 7 p.m.
The Nuggets meet the Thunder Friday at 8 p.m. on ESPN and the Pelicans play Portland at 10:30 p.m.
The Bucks host the 76ers Saturday at 8:30 p.m. on ABC, with the Celtics taking on the Lakers Sunday at 3:30 p.m.
Buffalo battles Kent State Friday at 7 p.m. on ESPN2 with VCU-Saint Louis in the nightcap.
There's three games on CBS Saturday, starting at noon with Tennessee-Auburn. Texas tangles with Kansas State at 2 p.m. followed by UCLA against Colorado.
Marquette meets Providence on Fox Saturday at noon before Xavier faces Villanova.
ESPN begins its day at noon with Kansas-Baylor. Michigan meets Purdue at 2 p.m. then North Carolina takes on Louisville and Florida faces Kentucky at 6 p.m. It's Oregon-Arizona at 9 p.m.
Virginia tangles with Pittsburgh on ESPN2 at noon, followed by Houston-Memphis and Oklahoma against Oklahoma State at 4 p.m. Virginia Tech battles Duke at 8 p.m. and Gonzaga meets BYU at 10 p.m.
George Mason meets St. Joseph's on NBC Sports network Saturday at 4:30 p.m. and Richmond faces St. Bonaventure at 6:30 p.m.
It's Georgetown-DePaul Saturday at 9 p.m. on FoxSports1.
St. John's meets Seton Hall Sunday at 2 p.m. on CBS with Maryland's contest with Ohio State at 4 p.m.
Wichita State clashes with Cincinnati on ESPN Sunday at 1 p.m.
Indiana hosts Penn State Sunday at noon on FoxSports1. Butler battles with Creighton at 4 p.m.
On the women's court, ESPN2 has three SEC contests Sunday. Tennessee tangles with Vanderbilt at noon, then it's South Carolina-Kentucky and Auburn against Texas A&M.
The Capitals visit the Devils Saturday at 1 p.m. on NBC Sports Washington.
NBC has the Capitals' contest with the Penguins Sunday at noon.
There's a pair of games on NBC Sports network Sunday, with Blues-Wild at 7:30 p.m. and the Golden Knights tangling with the Ducks at 10 p.m.
The PGA tour heads to Mexico City for the World Championship of Golf, with coverage on NBC.
Chelsea clashes with Tottenham Hotspur Saturday at 7:25 a.m. on NBC Sports network and Sheffield United faces Brighton at 9:30 a.m. NBC has Leicester City against Manchester City at 12:30 p.m.
Manchester United meets Watford Sunday at 8:55 a.m. on NBC Sports network and Arsenal battles Everton at 11 a.m.
In the Bundesliga, Werder Bremen meets Dortmund Saturday at 9:30 a.m. on FoxSports1. Leverkusen tangles with Augsburg Sunday at 9:30 a.m.
Genoa faces Lazio in Italian Serie A Sunday at 6:25 a.m. on ESPN2.
There's women's gymnastics between Utah and UCLA on ESPN2 Sunday at 6 p.m.
NBC Sports Washington has rugby between D.C. and Houston Saturday at 8 p.m.
There's motocross racing from Arlington Saturday at 8:30 p.m. on NBC Sports network.

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Fox carries the Daytona 500 for the 20th time Sunday, but the first time without Darrell Waltrip in the broadcast booth.
Jeff Gordon takes over as the lone color commentator as Fox covers the first half of the NASCAR season. Mike Joy handles the lead announcing role for the 20th year - his 44th as part of Daytona coverage.
Ricky Stenhouse Jr. claimed the pole during Sunday's qualifying, with Alex Bowman on the outside. Coverage starts Sunday at 2:30 p.m.
The Xfinity Series opener will be Saturday at 2:30 p.m. on FoxSports1 and the Truck Series starts its year Friday at 7:30 p.m. on FoxSports1.
It's NBA All-Star weekend, with the game Sunday at 8 p.m. on TNT. The 3-point contest and other skills events take place Saturday at 8 p.m. on TNT, after Friday's celebrity game on ESPN at 7 p.m. The rising stars take the court on TNT Friday at 9 p.m.
It's an outdoor weekend for the NHL, with the Avalanche facing the Kings from the Air Force Academy Saturday at 8 p.m.
There's a pair of contests on NBC Sunday, with Red Wings meeting the Penguins at 12:30 p.m. followed by Bruins-Rangers.
The Capitals visit Arizona on NBC Sports Washington Saturday at 10 p.m.
The Predators host the Blues Sunday at 6 p.m.
NBC Sports Washington offers San Jose-Winnipeg Friday at 7 p.m.
In the second week of the XFL, New York visits D.C. at 2 p.m. on ABC and Fox has Tampa Bay at Seattle Saturday at 5 p.m. ABC has Dallas' contest with Los Angeles at 3 p.m. and St. Louis faces Houston at 6 p.m. on FoxSports1. 
Davidson tangles with St. Bonaventure Friday at 7 p.m. on ESPN2, and Illinois State meets Wright State at 9 p.m.
Texas Tech takes on Oklahoma on CBS Saturday at 1 p.m., with Indiana-Michigan Sunday at 1 p.m.
Ohio State hosts Purdue on Fox Saturday at noon followed by Georgetown-Butler.
The day on ESPN starts at noon with Oklahoma-Kansas. Mississippi meets Kentucky at 2 p.m., then Notre Dame battles Duke and Maryland tangles with Michigan State at 6 p.m. It's Virginia against North Carolina at 8 p.m. and Gonzaga against Pepperdine at 10 p.m.
Syracuse faces Florida State on ESPN2 at noon and Texas takes on Iowa State at 2 p.m. LSU meets Alabama at 4 p.m., followed by Auburn-Missouri and Northern Iowa against Illinois-Chicago at 8 p.m. Hawaii hosts UC-Irvine at midnight.
Miami meets Wake Forest on NBC Sports Washington Saturday at 2 p.m.
There's three Atlantic 10 games on NBC Sports network Saturday, starting at noon with Dayton-Massachusetts. LaSalle takes on St. Louis at 2 p.m. followed by George Washington-George Mason.
FoxSports1 offers DePaul-Creighton Saturday at 7:30 p.m. before Colorado takes on Oregon State.
It's Iowa-Minnesota Sunday at 1 p.m. on FoxSports1. Utah tangles with Oregon at 9 p.m.
On the women's court, Villanova faces Temple at 1 p.m. and Memphis meets Connecticut at 3 p.m. on ESPN.
ESPN2 has three contests Sunday, starting with Duke-Florida State at 1 p.m.
Kansas State meets Oklahoma on FoxSports1 Sunday at 3 p.m.
On the college ice, Notre Dame tangles with Minnesota Friday on NBC Sports network at 7 p.m. and Saturday at 6 p.m. on NBC Sports Washington.
CBS has the PGA tour's Genesis Invitational Saturday and Sunday at 3 p.m.
It's Wolverhampton against Leicester City Friday at 2:55 p.m. on NBC Sports network.
Southampton battles Burnley Saturday at 7:25 a.m. and NBC has Norwich City-Liverpool at 12:30 p.m.
Aston Villa tangles with Tottenham Hotspur Sunday at 9 a.m. on NBC Sports network and Arsenal meets Newcastle United at 11:30 a.m.
Washington faces Alabama in college softball Thursday at 4 p.m. on ESPN2. UCLA battles Florida State Sunday at 7 p.m. on ESPN2.
NBC Sports network has the USA Indoor Track and Field championships Friday at 9:30 p.m.
There's motocross racing from Tampa Saturday at 7 p.m. on NBC Sports network.

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Get ready for a weekend hearing about Joe Montana and 65 toss power trap.
Super Bowl LIV matches the team that won four championships with Montana - the San Francisco 49ers - against the team that won Super Bowl IV - Kansas City. Fox has coverage, with kickoff around 6:30 p.m.
The Chiefs won three AFL titles during the league's ten years, capped by the win over the Vikings in Super Bowl IV. The Chiefs used their run play 65 toss power trap to claim the championship.
The 49ers began seeing more success in the 70s, and claiming their first Super Bowl championship in 1981. Montana won three more rings before he finished his career with Kansas City with a pair of postseason appearances.
Fox has the NFL honors ceremony Saturday at 8 p.m.
The Australian Open closes with the men's final Sunday at 3:30 a.m. on ESPN and the women's final is Saturday at 3:30 a.m.
The Wizards host the Nets Saturday at 8 p.m. on NBC Sports Washington.
The Mavericks meet the Rockets on ESPN Friday at 8:15 p.m., with Trail Blazers facing the Lakers in the nightcap.
The Celtics host the 76ers on ABC Saturday at 8:30 p.m. Before the big game, the Rockets take on the Pelicans Sunday at 2 p.m.
 VCU tangles with Rhode Island Friday at 7 p.m. on ESPN2.
Memphis meets Connecticut on CBS Saturday at 1 p.m., and it's Georgetown-St. John's Sunday at 1 p.m.
Xavier takes on Seton Hall at 11 a.m. on Fox, followed by Michigan State-Wisconsin at 1 p.m.
ESPN starts its day at noon with Indiana against Ohio State. Louisville faces North Carolina State at 2 p.m., then Texas Tech tangles with Kansas. The College GameDay crew catches Kentucky-Auburn at 6 p.m., with Duke meeting Syracuse at 8 p.m.
Georgia Tech visits Notre Dame on NBC Sports Washington Saturday at noon, followed by Drexel-Delaware and Virginia Tech's contest with Florida State at 7 p.m.
Creighton clashes with Villanova on FoxSports1 Saturday at noon and Providence battles Butler at 2 p.m. It's Colorado-Southern Cal at 10:30 p.m.
George Mason meets St. Bonaventure on MASN Saturday at 4 p.m.
It's DePaul-Marquette Saturday at 2 p.m. on MASN2 before James Madison tangles with UNC-Wilmington.
Fordham faces Dayton Saturday at 4:30 p.m. on NBC Sports network and St. Louis takes on Saint Joseph's at 6:30 p.m.
It's Illinois against Iowa on FoxSports1 Sunday at 1 p.m followed by Utah-UCLA.
On the women's court, Baylor battles Texas on FoxSports1 Friday at 7 p.m.
Oklahoma clashes with Kansas on MASN2 Sunday at 1 p.m.
The Capitals tangle with the Senators on NBC Sports Washington Friday at 7:30 p.m.
NBC has the Capitals' traditional Super Bowl day game, with the Penguins in town at 12:30 p.m.
The PGA tour visits Phoenix, with coverage on CBS Saturday and Sunday at 3 p.m.
Leicester City clashes with Chelsea on NBC Sports network Saturday at 7:25 a.m. followed by Liverpool-Southampton. Manchester United takes on the Wolves Saturday at 12:30 p.m.
Burnley battles Arsenal Sunday at 8:55 a.m. on NBC Sports network before Tottenham Hotspur takes on Manchester City.
In the Bundesliga, Mainz meets Bayern Munich Saturday at 9:30 a.m. on FoxSports1. Koln faces Freiburg Sunday at 9:30 p.m.
There's snowboarding on NBC Sports network Friday at 12:30 p.m. and World Cup halfpipe at 4:30 p.m. NBC Sports network has motocross racing from Oakland Saturday at 8:30 p.m.

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The football season has one big game left.
The ice hockey season has reached the halfway mark.
This weekend, both groups bring their best together.
The best of the NFL - minus the Chiefs and 49ers - gather in Orlando for the Pro Bowl. ESPN has coverage Sunday at 3 p.m.
St. Louis hosts the NHL All-Stars, with NBC carrying the contest Saturday at 8 p.m. NBC Sports network has the skills competition Friday at 8 p.m.
The Wizards head to Atlanta Sunday at 6 p.m. on NBC Sports Washington.
The Clippers tangle with the Heat Friday at 8 p.m. on ESPN, and it's Celtics-Pelicans Sunday at 6 p.m.
ABC carries the Lakers against the 76ers Saturday at 8:30 p.m.
Wisconsin faces Purdue Friday at 7 p.m. on FoxSports1 followed by Marquette-Butler.
 Villanova battles Providence on CBS Saturday at 1 p.m. and Sunday it's Maryland-Indiana at 1 p.m.
Missouri meets West Virginia on ESPN Saturday at noon, followed by LSU-Texas. Tennessee takes on Kansas at 4 p.m., with Kentucky against Texas Tech at 6 p.m. and top-ranked Baylor battling Florida at 8 p.m.
ESPN2 has four games Saturday, starting at noon with Miami-North Carolina. Mississippi State meets Oklahoma at 2 p.m. followed by TCU-Arkansas and Kansas State's clash with Alabama at 6 p.m.
It's Illinois-Michigan Saturday at noon on FoxSports1, followed by St. John's-DePaul. Washington clashes with Colorado at 9 p.m.
There's a pair of ACC contests on NBC Sports Washington Saturday, with Clemson's contest with Louisville at 2 p.m. followed by North Carolina State-Georgia Tech. Dayton duels with Richmond at 6 p.m.
VCU faces LaSalle on NBC Sports network Saturday at noon.
Fox has a doubleheader Sunday, with Michigan State-Minnesota at 3 p.m. before UCLA battles Oregon at 5 p.m.
Xavier clashes with Creighton Sunday at 4 p.m. on FoxSports1.
On the women's court, MASN offers Mt. St. Mary's against Bryant Saturday at 2 p.m.
Texas takes on Oklahoma State on MASN2 Saturday at 2 p.m.
Virginia Tech hosts Clemson Sunday at 1 p.m. on NBC Sports Washington.
ESPN2 has a top 10 battle between Oregon and Oregon State at 4 p.m.
St. John's takes on Seton Hall on FoxSports1 Sunday at 6:30 p.m.
NBC Sports network has coverage of the U.S. Figure Skating Championships Saturday at 8 p.m. Earlier action will be Friday at 5 p.m.
The Australian Open continues, with third round coverage on ESPN2 Friday at 9 p.m. and there's round of 16 matches Saturday at 9 p.m.
The PGA tour visits Torrey Pines Saturday and Sunday at 3 p.m. on CBS.
In the Bundesliga, Eintracht faces Leipzig Saturday at 9:30 a.m. on FoxSports1. Werder Bremen meets Hoffenheim Sunday at 9:30 a.m. and Leverkusen tangles with Dusseldorf at noon.
There's Italian Serie A between Roma and Lazio Sunday at 11:55 a.m.
The 24 hours of Daytona gets coverage on NBC Sports network Saturday at 2 p.m. and 11 p.m., continuing Sunday at 6 a.m. NBC finishes the race from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday.
 It's X Games weekend in Aspen, continuing on ESPN Friday at 10:35 p.m., Saturday at 10 p.m., moving to ESPN2 Sunday at 2 p.m. The event concludes Sunday at 8:30 p.m. on ESPN.
NBC Sports network has rugby between Bristol and Gloucester Saturday at 10 a.m.
There's indoor track from Boston Saturday at 6 p.m. on NBC Sports network.

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By the end of Monday, we'll have two college football champions and the four teams still alive for Super Bowl LIV.
The best football weekend of the year begins Saturday when North Dakota State and James Madison meet again for the Football Championship Subdivision title game. ABC has coverage at noon from Frisco, Texas.
The Bison have claimed seven of the past eight championships at this level, with James Madison winning the 2016 title after ousting the Bison in the semifinals.
The NFL playoffs kickoff Saturday at 4:30 p.m. on NBC, with NFC top-seed San Francisco facing Minnesota. The 49ers hope to advance to the conference championship for the first time since the 2013 postseason, while the Vikings last played for the Super Bowl berth two years ago.
Saturday's primetime matchup has the top-seeded Baltimore Ravens hosting Tennessee on CBS. The teams have met three times in the postseason, with the road team taking each contest.
Houston takes on Kansas City Sunday at 3 p.m. on CBS. The Texans snagged a win against the Chiefs earlier in the season, but Kansas City gained the second seed.
Fox has the Packers' contest with the Seahawks at 6:40 p.m. Both teams have won Super Bowls in the past 10 years, and Seattle won the last postseason contest between the two prior to Super Bowl XLIX,
Clemson and LSU contest the Football Bowl Subdivision championship Monday on ESPN. LSU holds the top seed in the tournament, while Clemson looks to defend its championship.
The Pelicans take on the Knicks on ESPN Friday at 7:15 p.m. and the Lakers meet the Mavericks at 9:45 p.m.
The Wizards host the Hawks Friday at 7 p.m. on NBC Sports Washington. The Jazz come to town Sunday at 3:30 p.m.
Maryland meets Iowa Friday at 7 p.m. on FoxSports1, then Butler battles Providence at 9 p.m.
Northern Kentucky faces Illinois-Chicago Friday at 7 p.m. on ESPN2.
CBS has Baylor's contest with Kansas Saturday at 1 p.m. and Michigan State meets Purdue Sunday at noon.
Ohio State tangles with Indiana on Fox Saturday at noon. Creighton clashes with Xavier at 2 p.m.
Alabama faces Kentucky on ESPN at noon Saturday, followed by Notre Dame-Louisville. Syracuse battles Virginia at 4 p.m., with Georgia against Auburn at 6 p.m. and Mississippi State taking on LSU at 8 p.m.
ESPN2 has six contests Saturday, starting at noon with Cincinnati's clash with Central Florida. Oklahoma State takes on TCU at 2 p.m. and Houston tangles with Tulsa at 4 p.m. It's Texas Tech against West Virginia at 6 p.m., followed by Oklahoma-Iowa State and USC's matchup with UCLA at 10 p.m.
It's North Carolina State against Virginia Tech Saturday at 2 p.m. on NBC Sports Washington.
Georgetown visits Villanova Saturday at noon on FoxSports1.
Massachusetts meets Dayton on NBC Sports network Saturday at 12:30 p.m., followed by Saint Joseph's-Davidson.
Richmond hosts St. Louis Saturday at 6 p.m. on MASN.
MASN2 has DePaul-St. John's Saturday at noon.
Memphis meets South Florida on ESPN2 Sunday at 4 p.m.
Arizona faces Oregon State Sunday at 10 p.m. on FoxSports1.
In high school hoops, Huntington Prep takes on IMG Academy Friday at 9 p.m. on ESPN2.
On the women's court, ESPN2 has Maryland's meeting with Michigan Sunday at noon followed by Central Florida-Cincinnati.
It's St. John's-DePaul Sunday at 1 p.m. on FoxSports1.
West Virginia tangles with Texas on MASN2 Sunday at 1 p.m.
NBC Sports network has Rhode Island against Davidson Sunday at 4:30 p.m.
The Capitals face the Devils Saturday at 7 p.m. on NBC Sports Washington.
Sheffield United faces West Ham United Friday at 3 p.m. on NBC Sports network.
Crystal Palace clashes with Arsenal Saturday at 7:25 a.m. on NBC Sports network and it's Chelsea-Burnley at 9:30 a.m. Tottenham Hotspur takes on Liverpool on NBC at 12:30 p.m.
It's Bournemouth against Watford Sunday at 8:55 a.m. on NBC Sports network before Aston Villa faces Manchester City.
Floretina faces SPAL in Italian Serie A on ESPN2 Sunday at 8:55 a.m.
There's motorcycle racing from St. Louis Saturday at 8 p.m. on NBC Sports network.

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Four teams are two wins away from the Super Bowl.
Eight teams play this weekend for a chance to join them in the conference semifinals.
The AFC gets things going Saturday, with the winners advancing to either Baltimore or Kansas City.
Buffalo battles the Texans on ESPN at 4:30 p.m. Both teams enter the contest 10-6, with the Texans hosting as the AFC South champion.
New England plays in the wild-card round for the first time since 2010, meeting the Titans on CBS at 8 p.m.
The Saints lost the tiebreaker to the 49ers and Packers, placing them in the Sunday 1 p.m. contest against the sixth-seeded Vikings on Fox.
NBC has the NFC East champion Eagles against Seattle, which earned the fifth-seed after falling to the 49ers on the final play on last Sunday's regular season finale.
Bowl season continues Friday as Ohio faces Nevada in the Potato Bowl at 3:30 p.m. on ESPN.
It's the Armed Forces Bowl on ESPN Saturday at 11:30 a.m. matching Southern Mississippi and Tulane.
The 76ers visit the Rockets on ESPN Friday at 8:15 p.m., with Pelicans-Lakers as the nightcap.
NBC Sports Washington has the Wizards' contest with Portland Friday at 7 p.m.
FoxSports1 has Wisconsin against Ohio State Friday at 7 p.m. and Georgetown clashes with Seton Hall at 9 p.m.
Central Florida takes on Houston on ESPN2 Friday at 7 p.m.
Memphis meets Georgia on CBS Saturday at 1 p.m.
Indiana tangles with Maryland Saturday at noon on Fox, followed by Villanova-Marquette.
It's an ACC battle between Duke and Miami Saturday at 8 p.m. on ESPN.
ESPN2 has six contests Saturday, starting at noon with Oklahoma State-Texas Tech. Florida State faces Louisville at 2 p.m. and it's Notre Dame against Syracuse at 4 p.m. Alabama takes on Florida at 6 p.m., followed by Texas-Baylor and top-ranked Gongaza against Pepperdine in the nightcap.
Butler battles Creighton at noon Saturday on FoxSports1 and Providence faces DePaul at 2 p.m.
NBC Sports Washington offers a pair of ACC contests Saturday, with Wake Forest against Pittsburgh at noon followed by Virginia-Virginia Tech.
St. John's meets Xavier Sunday at 4:30 p.m. on Fox.
There's three Atlantic 10 games on NBC Sports network Sunday. VCU visits George Mason at noon, followed by Davidson-Duquesne and Massachusetts' contest with Saint Louis at 4 p.m.
FoxSports1 has Purdue-Illinois Sunday at 8 p.m. followed by Southern Cal against Washington.
On the women's court, Michigan State meets Michigan at noon. Cincinnati clashes with South Florida at 2 p.m. and Tennessee meets Kentucky at 4 p.m.
There's high school basketball on ESPN2 Friday at 9 p.m., with Patrick School facing Sierra Canyon.
The Capitals visit Carolina on NBC Sports Washington-plus Friday at 7:30 p.m. and host the Sharks Sunday at 12:30 p.m.
NBC Sports network offers a pair of contests Sunday, with Red Wings-Blackhawks at 7:30 p.m. and the Predators' contest with the Mighty Ducks at 10 p.m.
On the college ice, Western Michigan meets Notre Dame on NBC Sports network Friday at 7 p.m.
The PGA tour has it's Tournament of Champions on NBC Saturday at 4 p.m.
Gloucester meets Bath in rugby Saturday at 10 a.m. on NBC Sports network. The Wasps face Northampton Sunday at 10 a.m.
There's motorcycle racing from Anaheim on NBC Sports network Saturday at 10 p.m

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This weekend marks the start of the sixth College Football Playoff - but the first without Alabama.
For those desiring continuity, Clemson will be in the field for the fifth straight year.
The Tigers attempt to repeat as national champion when they meet Ohio State in the Fiesta Bowl Saturday at 8 p.m. on ESPN. LSU, which handed Alabama its' first loss of the season, meets Oklahoma in the Peach Bowl at 4 p.m. in the other semifinal.
Saturday's winners advance to the National Championship Game Jan. 13 in New Orleans.
Alabama fans have to wait until New Year's Day to see their squad, in the Citrus Bowl from Orlando.
The post-Christmas bowl schedule continues Friday as North Carolina meets Temple in the Military Bowl at noon on ESPN, followed by Michigan State-Wake Forest in the Pinstripe Bowl and the Texas Bowl matching Texas A&M and Oklahoma State at 6:45 p.m.
FoxSports1 has the Holiday Bowl between Southern Cal and Iowa at 8 p.m. and ESPN brings the Cheez-It Bowl at 10:15 p.m. with Air Force against Washington State.
Penn State meets Memphis in the Cotton Bowl Saturday at noon on ESPN and Notre Dame faces Iowa State from Orlando on ABC at noon.
The NFL regular season closes Sunday with the NFC West battle between Seattle and San Francisco on NBC at 8:20 p.m. The winner takes the division while the loser has a matchup on the road next weekend.
The Patriots tangle with the Dolphins at 1 p.m. on CBS while Fox carries Packers-Lions. The final playoff slots are on the line in the late afternoon, with Cowboys needing to beat the Redskins on Fox and hoping the Eagles fall to the Giants. On CBS, the top-seeded Ravens face the Steelers - who are battling the Titans and Raiders for the final wild-card playoffs.
The Mavericks take on the Lakers on ESPN Sunday at 9:30 p.m.
Tennessee tangles with Wisconsin on CBS Saturday at 1:30 p.m. and Louisville faces Kentucky at 3:45 p.m.
ESPN2 has Brown-Duke Saturday at 11:30 p.m. followed by New Orleans-Memphis.
Georgetown hosts American on FoxSports1 Saturday at noon and Marquette meets Central Arkansas at 2 p.m. It's Butler against Louisiana Monroe at 4 p.m. and Creighton clashes with Midland at 6 p.m.
West Virginia faces Ohio State at noon Sunday on FoxSports1 followed by Michigan against UMass-Lowell.
Virginia takes on Navy on ESPN2 Sunday at 4 p.m.
It's VCU-Loyola of Maryland Sunday at 5 p.m. on NBC Sports network.
On the women's court, Syracuse faces Louisville Sunday at 2 p.m. on ESPN2. FoxSports1 has Providence against Villanova Sunday at 4 p.m.
The Capitals host Columbus Friday at 7 p.m. on NBC Sports Washington and visit Carolina Saturday at 7 p.m. on NBC Sports Washington-plus.
NBC Sports network offers Avalanche-Wild Friday at 8 p.m.
Brighton & Hove Albion faces Bournemouth Saturday at 7:25 a.m. and Everton battles Newcastle United at 9:55 a.m. on NBC Sports network. NBC offers Norwich-Tottenham Hotspur at 12:30 p.m.
Chelsea clashes with Arsenal Sunday at 8:55 a.m. on NBC Sports network before Liverpool tangles with Wolverhampton.
South of the border, Monterrey meets America on FoxSports1 Thursday at 9:30 p.m.

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It's been three years since Navy beat Army and also claimed the Commander-in-Chief's Trophy.
The Midshipmen look to take care of that Saturday.
The college football regular season concludes with the traditional clash between the service academies. CBS has coverage at 3 p.m.
Navy enters the contest at 9-2, with a victory over the Air Force Academy. Army won the Commander-in-Chief's trophy the past two years, but stands at 5-7 after losing to Hawaii Thanksgiving weekend.
ESPN has the Heisman Trophy presentation Saturday at 8 p.m.
In the Football Championship Series, James Madison hosts Northern Iowa Friday at 7 p.m. on ESPN2 and Montana meets Weber State at 10 p.m. Top-seed North Dakota State hosts Illinois State Saturday at noon on ESPN.
CBS in Fishersville should get the Broncos against the Chiefs Sunday at 1 p.m., with most of Virginia seeing the Titans against Texans and the D.C. area catching Vikings' contest with the Chargers.
The Redskins tangle with the Eagles on Fox at 1 p.m. with the Cowboys and Rams in the late afternoon slot.
The NFL moved Bills-Steelers into the Sunday night slot on NBC. ESPN has the Colts' contest with the Saints.
The Lakers battle the Heat Friday at 7:15 p.m. on ESPN, followed by Clippers against Timberwolves.
The Wizards face the Grizzlies on NBC Sports Washington-plus Saturday at 8 p.m.
Creighton clashes with Texas-Rio Grande Valley Friday at 8 p.m. on FoxSports1.
CBS offers Oregon's meeting with Michigan Saturday at noon.
It's Syracuse-Georgetown on Fox Saturday at 1 p.m.
Memphis meets Tennessee Saturday at 3 p.m. on ESPN followed by Georgia Tech-Kentucky.
ESPN2 has five games Saturday, starting at noon with Michigan State against Oakland. Delaware tangles with Villanova at 2 p.m. before Saint Louis faces Auburn. It's Oklahoma-Wichita State at 6 p.m. and the nightcap features Arizona and Gonzaga at 10 p.m.
FoxSports1 has Southern's contest with Butler Saturday at noon, followed by Illinois-Chicago against DePaul.
The College of Charleston visits Richmond on NBC Sports network Saturday at 5 p.m.
TCU takes on Lamar on ESPN2 Saturday at 2 p.m.
Oklahoma State meets Houston Sunday at 3 p.m. on ESPN and South Carolina clashes with Clemson on ESPN2 at 5 p.m.
VCU hosts Missouri State Sunday at 7 p.m. on MASN.
On the women's court, Louisville meets Kentucky on ESPN Sunday at 1 p.m. Texas Tech tangles with Houston Baptist Sunday at 1 p.m. on MASN2.
The Capitals visit the Lightning Saturday at 7 p.m on NBC Sports Washington.
The United States women meet Canada Saturday at 7 p.m. on NBC Sports network.
On the college ice, Notre Dame tangles with Penn State Friday at 7 p.m. on NBC Sports Washington.
Liverpool takes on Watford Saturday at 7:25 a.m. on NBC Sports network. Chelsea clashes with Bournemouth at 9:55 a.m. and NBC offers West Ham-Southampton at 12:30 p.m.
It's Wolverhampton facing Tottenham Hotspur Sunday at 8:55 a.m. and Arsenal meets Manchester City at 11:25 a.m. on NBC Sports network.
In the Bundesliga, Bayern Munich battles Werder Bremen Saturday at 9:30 a.m. on FoxSports1. Wolfsburg meets M'gladbach Sunday at 9:30 a.m. then it's Schalke against Eintracht.
Fiorentina faces Inter Milan in Serie A on ESPN2 Sunday at 2:30 p.m.
NBC Sports network has freestyle skiing Friday at 1:30 p.m. and snowboarding Saturday at 2:30 p.m.

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Virginia has never won a Coastal Division title since the ACC added divisions in 2005.
Virginia has not beaten Virginia Tech since 2002 - when this year's senior class was still in kindergarten.
Friday in Charlottesville, the Cavaliers hope to end both streaks when the Hokies come to town. ABC has coverage at noon.
The team both enter the contest with 8-3 records overall and 5-2 in the conference. The winner will advance to play Clemson in next week's ACC championship and claims bragging rights for another year.
The college football weekend begins Thursday with the Egg Bowl between Mississippi and Mississippi State at 7:30 p.m. on ESPN.
Texas takes on Texas Tech on Fox Friday at noon, followed by the Apple Bowl between Washington and Washington State at 4 p.m.
Arkansas battles Missouri on CBS at 2:30 p.m.
Cincinnati clashes with Memphis on ABC at 3:30 p.m.
ESPN offers TCU against West Virginia at 4:15 p.m. followed by South Florida-Central Florida.
It's the Iron Bowl between Alabama and Auburn Saturday at 3:30 p.m. on CBS.
NBC Sports network has the Bayou Classic between Southern and Grambling State at 5 p.m.
Michigan meets Ohio State at noon on Fox, with Notre Dame-Stanford at 4 p.m. There's mayhem at 8 p.m. with Oklahoma against Oklahoma State.
Georgia takes on Georgia Tech on ABC at noon before Wisconsin meets Minnesota. Action heads west at 7:30 p.m. with Colorado's contest with Utah.
ESPN starts its day at noon with South Carolina hosting Clemson. Baylor battles Kansas at 3:30 p.m. before top-ranked LSU faces Texas A&M. It's Arizona-Arizona State in the nightcap at 10 p.m.
Indiana faces Purdue on ESPN2 at noon. It's Duke against Miami at 3:30 p.m., followed by Navy-Houston at 7 p.m. and Fresno State facing San Jose State at 10:30 p.m.
FoxSports1 has Illinois against Northwestern at noon and Maryland meeting Michigan State at 3:30 p.m. Kansas State takes on Iowa State at 7 p.m. with California-UCLA at 10:30 p.m.
Wake Forest meets Syracuse at 12:30 p.m. on NBC Sports Washington.
Boston College faces Pittsburgh on the ACC network at 3:30 p.m. and North Carolina tangles with North Carolina State at 7 p.m.
The NFL has its Thanksgiving tripleheader Thursday, starting at 12:30 p.m. when the Lions host the Bears on Fox. It's the 80th Thanksgiving Day contest for the Lions.
CBS has the Bills' visit to Dallas at 4:30 p.m., and NBC covers the Falcons taking on the Saints at 8:30 p.m.
The Ravens battle the 49ers on Fox Sunday at 1 p.m. CBS has the Redskins taking on the Panthers at 1 p.m. followed by Raiders-Chiefs.
The Patriots and Texans meet on NBC Sunday night, while playoff contenders Minnesota and Seattle battling on ESPN Monday.
The Wizards tangle with the Clippers Sunday at 10:30 p.m. on NBC Sports Washington.
On the college court, ESPN has the semifinals of the Battle 4 Atlantis Thursday. North Carolina meets Michigan at 1:30 p.m. followed by Oregon-Gonzaga.
ESPN2 has six contests Thanksgiving Day, starting at 11 a.m. with Maryland against Temple. Texas A&M takes on Harvard at 1:30 p.m. and Memphis meets North Carolina State at 4 p.m. It's Davidson-Marquette at 6:30 p.m., Seton Hall facing Southern Mississippi at 9 p.m. and Pepperdine's contest with Arizona at 11 p.m.
The Las Vegas Invitational offers Iowa-Texas Tech on FoxSports1 Thursday at 8 p.m. and Creighton's clash with San Diego State at 10:30 p.m.
There's the championship of the Battle 4 Atlantis on ESPN Friday at 2 p.m., after the third-place game at 11:30 a.m.
ESPN2 has more tournament action Friday. There's play from the Orlando Invitational at 11:30 and 4:30 p.m., with action from Wooden Legacy at 2 p.m. and 11:30 p.m. The NIT tip-off tournament hits the court at 7 p.m., with the championship matching Mississippi and Oklahoma State at 9:30 p.m.
Minnesota meets DePaul on FoxSports1 at 3 p.m. Friday, and there's two more games from the Las Vegas Invitational at 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.
Boston College visits Richmond Saturday at 2:30 p.m. on NBC Sports network.
ESPN has the championship of the Orlando Invitational Sunday at 1 p.m. and final contest in the Wooden Legacy at 9 p.m.
There's a contest from the Wooden Legacy on ESPN2 Sunday at 1:30 p.m. and two more from Orlando at 4 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Georgia Tech meets Bethune-Cookman Sunday at 6 p.m. on NBC Sports Washington.
FoxSports1 has Villanova-LaSalle Sunday at 6:30 p.m.
The Rangers and Bruins battle on NBC Friday at 1 p.m.
NBC Sports Washington has the Capitals' contest with the Lightning Friday at 5 p.m. and visit to Detroit Saturday at 7 p.m.
Newcastle United takes on Manchester City Saturday at 7:25 a.m. on NBC Sports network followed by Tottenham Hotspur-Bournemouth. Watford and Southampton battle on NBC at 12:30 p.m.
Norwich City goes against Arsenal on NBC Sports network Sunday at 8:55 a.m. before Manchester United faces Aston Villa.
In the Bundesliga, M'gladbach meets Frelburg Sunday at 9:30 a.m. on FoxSports1 followed by Werder Bremen against Wolfsburg.
Formula One has it's Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Sunday at 8:05 a.m. on ESPN2.

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The San Francisco 49ers' surprising start has given the NFL a problem - how to get them better national TV coverage.
Originally, Sunday's game with the Green Bay Packers served as back-up game to main late afternoon matchup on Fox - Patriots against Cowboys.
With San Francisco leading the NFC West and Green Bay the NFC North, the NFL's flex scheduling planners went into action and moved it into the NBC prime time slot. The Eagles and Seahawks, originally scheduled Sunday night and also a contest of potential playoff teams - got bumped to 1 p.m.
CBS carries the Saints against the Panthers Sunday at 1 p.m., with Lions-Redskins as the early game on Fox.
ESPN closes Week 11 with the Ravens against the Rams Monday at 8:15 p.m.
North of the border, Hamilton and Winnipeg meet for the Grey Cup Sunday at 6:30 p.m on ESPN2.
The college football weekend continues as Colorado State clashes with Wyoming Friday at 9:30 p.m.
Virginia has a non-conference tilt with Liberty Saturday on NBC Sports Washington-plus at noon.
Ohio State and Penn State battle for the Big Ten East title at noon on Fox. Wisconsin takes on Purdue at 4 p.m. and Oklahoma tangles with TCU at 8 p.m.
Notre Dame hosts Boston College on NBC Sports network at 2:30 p.m.
Texas A&M tangles with Georgia on CBS at 3:30 p.m.
Minnesota meets Northwestern at noon on ABC, followed by UCLA-USC. In primetime, Oregon faces Arizona State.
 ESPN starts its day at noon with Western Carolina-Alabama. Michigan meets Indiana at 3:30 p.m. and top-ranked LSU tangles with Arkansas at 7 p.m. There's Washington's contest with Colorado at 10 p.m.
Oklahoma State visits West Virginia on ESPN2 at noon, followed by Virginia Tech-Pittsburgh. Cincinnati clashes with Temple at 7 p.m. and Nevada goes against Fresno State at 10:30 p.m.
It's Michigan State-Rutgers on FoxSports1 at noon. Baylor battles Texas at 3:30 p.m. and Texas Tech takes on Kansas State at 7 p.m. It's Utah-Arizona in the nightcap at 10 p.m.
The ACC network has Syracuse against Louisville at 4 p.m. before Duke takes on Wake Forest at 7:30 p.m.
Lafayette faces Lehigh on MASN Saturday at 12:30 p.m. with Kansas against Iowa State on MASN at noon.
The Spurs meet the 76ers on ESPN Friday at 8:15 p.m. with Rockets-Clippers in the nightcap.
The Wizards take on the Hornets Friday at 7 p.m. on NBC Sports Washington.
On the college court, there's games from Charleston and Myrtle Beach on ESPN2 Friday at noon and 2:30 p.m. The 2K Sports Classic championship will be at 7:30 p.m. after the third-place game at 5 p.m.
It's McNeese State against Richmond Friday at 7 p.m. on MASN.
Morehead State meets Butler on FoxSports1 Friday at 7 p.m. and Creighton clashes with Cal Poly-San Luis Obispo at 9 p.m.
Florida Gulf Coast faces VCU Saturday at 7 p.m. on MASN.
ESPN has the Hall of Fame tip-off Sunday at 1 p.m., with the Myrtle Beach Invitational championship at 5 p.m. and Charleston Classic championship at 5 p.m.
It's Creighton-North Florida on FoxSports1 Sunday at 2 p.m.
MASN offers Texas Tech against LIU-Brooklyn Sunday at 2 p.m. On the women's court, Connecticut clashes with Ohio State on ESPN Sunday at 3 p.m.
Vancouver visits the Capitals Saturday at 12:30 p.m. on NBC Sports Washington.
The Islanders meet the Sharks Saturday at 10:30 p.m. on NBC Sports Washington.
 West Ham United faces Tottenham Hotspur Saturday at 7:25 a.m. on NBC Sports network followed by Arsenal-Southampton. It's Manchester City against Chelsea on NBC at 12:30 p.m.
Manchester United meets Sheffield United Sunday at 11:25 a.m.
In the Bundesliga, Dusseldorf battles Bayern Munich Saturday at 9:30 a.m. on FoxSports1. It's Hertha Berlin against Augsburg Sunday at 9:30 a.m. before Mainz 05 meets Hoffenheim at noon.

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For years, the NASCAR season has ended at Miami Homestead. This weekend closes that era.
NBC has the Monster Series finale Sunday at 3 p.m., with the final four of Denny Hamlin, Kevin Harvick, Martin Truex Jr. and Kyle Busch. The quartet has combined to win 21 of the 35 races this season.
Phoenix takes over as the year's final race in 2020. Last weekend, Hamlin took the checkered flag there to advance to this week's Final Four. The driver among the four who finishes this race with the most points will be crowned series champion for 2019.
The Xfinity Series concludes Saturday at 3:30 p.m. on NBC Sports network, with the final Truck Series race on FoxSports1 Friday at 8 p.m.
In a battle of division leaders, the Ravens host the Texans on CBS Sunday at 1 p.m. before the Patriots tangle with the Eagles. Fox has Jets-Redskins at 1 p.m.
NBC has Bears-Rams Sunday night and the Chiefs take on the Chargers on ESPN Monday night.
The college football weekend continues Friday as Fresno State faces San Diego State at 9 p.m. on ESPN2.
Virginia Tech visits Georgia Tech on NBC Sports Washington Saturday at 3:30 p.m.
Notre Dame takes on Navy at 2:30 p.m on NBC.
There's an SEC doubleheader on CBS, with Florida facing Missouri at noon before Auburn tangles with Georgia.
Penn State hosts Indiana on ABC at noon, followed by Clemson's contest with Wake Forest. Baylor battles Oklahoma in primetime.
Michigan meets Michigan State on Fox at noon and there's a Big Ten west matchup between Iowa and Minnesota at 4 p.m. It's UCLA-Utah at 8 p.m.
ESPN starts its day at noon with Alabama-Mississippi State. West Virginia visits Kansas State at 3:30 p.m. and LSU meets Mississippi at 7 p.m. Oregon hosts Arizona in the nightcap at 10:30 p.m.
Texas Tech takes on TCU at noon on ESPN2, with Memphis against Houston at 3:30 p.m. Colorado State clashes with Air Force at 7 p.m. and Boise State battles New Mexico at 10:15 p.m.
Kansas clashes with Oklahoma State on FoxSports1 at noon. It's Texas-Iowa State at 3:30 p.m. then it's out west for Arizona State against Oregon State at 7:30 p.m. and California's contest with USC at 11 p.m.
Duke hosts Syracuse on ACC network at 4 p.m. and Louisville meets North Carolina State at 7:30 p.m.
It's Richmond-James Madison on MASN at 3:30 p.m.
Saskatchewan hosts Winnipeg in the CFL Western Conference final Sunday at 4:30 p.m. on ESPN2.
It's Wizards-Timberwolves on NBC Sports Washington-plus Friday at 8 p.m. The Wizards and Magic tangle on NBC Sports Washington Sunday at 6 p.m.
The Jazz visit the Grizzlies on ESPN Friday at 8:15 p.m., with Celtics and Warriors meeting in the nightcap.
On the college court, Missouri State meets Xavier on MASN2 Friday at 7 p.m. while Alabama visits Rhode Island on NBC Sports network at 7:30 p.m.
MASN2 has Cornell's contest with DePaul Saturday at 1 p.m. and Richmond meets James Madison at 7 p.m. on MASN.
 VCU takes on Jacksonville State Sunday at noon on MASN with Richmond against Cal State-Northridge at 4 p.m.
Marquette meets Wisconsin on FoxSports1 Sunday at 1 p.m. and. Georgia State faces Georgetown at 7:30 p.m.
ESPN has Florida's contest with Connecticut Sunday at 3 p.m.
The Capitals clash with the Canadiens Friday at 7 p.m. on NBC Sports Washington before heading to Boston Saturday at 7 p.m.
Formula One has its Brazilian Grand Prix Sunday at 12:05 p.m. on ESPN2.
Iceland tangles with Turkey in European qualifiers Thursday at 11:50 a.m. on ESPN2.
The United States takes on Canada in the Nations Cup Friday at 7 p.m. on ESPN2.
Either Louisville City or Real Monarchs SLC will claim the USL championship on ESPN2 Sunday at 7:30 p.m.
There's European Champions Cup rugby on NBC Sports network Sunday at 10 a.m.

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LSU and Alabama meet Saturday, and could meet again - in the college playoffs.
CBS has coverage Saturday at 3:30 p.m. of the battle between the top two teams in the nation.
The winner has the inside shot for the SEC West title and berth in the SEC championship on Dec. 7. If the loser wins the rest of its contests, they would be among the top contenders for one of the four berths in the College Football Playoff semifinals on Dec. 28.
President Trump plans to join the attendees for Saturday's game.
The college football weekend continues Friday as Central Florida tangles with Tulsa at 7 p.m. on ESPN2 and Washington goes against Oregon State on FoxSports1 at 10:30 p.m.
Virginia hosts Georgia Tech Saturday at 12:30 p.m. on NBC Sports Washington.
Penn State travels to Minnesota on ABC at noon, followed by Arizona State-Southern Cal. In primetime, Clemson clashes with North Carolina State.
Maryland meets Ohio State on Fox at noon and there's a top 20 battle between Iowa and Wisconsin at 4 p.m. Iowa State takes on Oklahoma at 8 p.m.
ESPN starts its day at noon with Florida facing Vanderbilt. Texas tangles with Kansas State at 3:30 p.m. and Missouri meets Georgia at 7 p.m. In the nightcap, Wyoming travels to Boise State.
It's West Virginia-Texas Tech at noon on ESPN2 and Miami meets Louisville at 3:30 p.m. Appalachian State goes against South Carolina at 7 p.m. with Nevada-San Diego State at 10:30 p.m.
Baylor battles TCU on FoxSports1 at noon and Illinois goes against Michigan State at 3:30 p.m.
Florida State faces Boston College on the ACC network at noon and Virginia Tech hosts Wake Forest at 3:30 p.m. It's Notre Dame-Duke at 7:30 p.m.
MASN has James Madison's contest with New Hampshire at 3:30 p.m.
The Ravens visit the Bengals on CBS Sunday at 1 p.m. The Saints host the Falcons on Fox at 1 p.m., with areas of northern and eastern Virginia getting Jets-Giants. The Panthers visit the Packers in the late afternoon slot.
The Vikings tangle with the Cowboys on NBC Sunday night, with Seahawks-49ers on ESPN Monday at 8:15 p.m.
It's the CFL conference semifinals Sunday on ESPN2, with Edmonton against Montreal at 1 p.m. followed by Calgary-Winnipeg at 4:30 p.m.
NASCAR's playoff field of eight gets whittled down the final four at Phoenix Sunday at 2:30 p.m. on NBC. The Xfinity Series goes Saturday at 3:30 p.m. on NBC, with the Truck Series on FoxSports1 Friday at 8:30 p.m.
It's Capitals-Golden Knights on NBC Sports Washington Saturday at 7 p.m.
The Flyers visit the Bruins on NBC Sports Washington Sunday at 7 p.m.
On the college ice, Ohio State meets Notre Dame on NBC Sports network Friday at 8 p.m.
The Wizards host the Cavaliers on ESPN and NBC Sports Washington Friday at 7:15 p.m.
There's college basketball on ESPN Friday with Washington meeting Baylor at 9:30 p.m. in the Armed Forces Classic in Alaska. ESPN2 has Arizona State against Colorado from China at 10:30 p.m.
North Texas visits VCU Friday at 7 p.m. on MASN while Siena faces Xavier on MASN2 at 7 p.m.
Georgetown hosts Central Arkansas on MASN2 Saturday at noon and it's Stony Brook-Seton Hall at 2:30 p.m. New Jersey Tech tangles with Providence at 4:30 p.m. before New Orleans meets Butler at 7 p.m.
 NBC Sports network has Iona-LaSalle Saturday at 4 p.m.
Texas plays Purdue on FoxSports1 Saturday at 7 p.m. and Maryland meets Rhode Island at 9 p.m.
Florida State faces Florida on ESPN Sunday at 1 p.m.
Louisville hosts Youngstown State on NBC Sports Washington Sunday at 2 p.m., followed by Detroit Mercy-North Carolina State.
On the women's hardcourt, Maryland meets South Carolina at 3 p.m. Sunday on ESPN.
Seattle and Toronto battle for the MLS Cup Sunday at 3 p.m. on ABC.
The United States' mens team faces Costa Rica Sunday at 8 p.m. on ESPN2.
Chelsea clashes with Crystal Palace on NBC Sports network Saturday at 7:25 a.m., then Tottenham Hotspur meets Sheffield United. NBC has Arsenal against Leicester City at 12:30 p.m.
It's Manchester United taking on Brighton and Hove Albion Sunday at 8:55 a.m. on NBC Sports network and Liverpool-Manchester City at 11:25 a.m.
In the Bundesliga, Hertha Berlin faces Leipzig Saturday at 9:30 a.m. on FoxSports1. Leverhusen battles Wolfsburg Sunday at 9:30 a.m.
FoxSports1 has the finals of the Big 12 women's soccer tournament Sunday at 1:30 p.m. with the Big East finale at 4 p.m.

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The New England Patriots cruised through the first half of the 2019 season - but things get tougher as they enter November.
The Patriots visit Baltimore for NBC Sunday Night football this week, with kickoff at 8:20 p.m.
Baltimore leads the AFC North with a 5-2 record going into the contest. The teams battled in a pair of AFC championship games earlier in the decade, with both teams advancing once to the big game.
The Patriots face NFC East leaders Philadelphia and Dallas later in the month. If they survive those contests, Houston and Kansas City await in early December.
NFL network has the Texans' contest with the Jaguars in London Sunday at 9:30 a.m. It's Cowboys-Giants on ESPN Monday night.
The Colts meet the Steelers Sunday at 1 p.m. on CBS and the Packers visit the Chargers in the late afternoon slot. The Redskins visit Buffalo on Fox at 1 p.m.
The college football weekend continues Friday as Navy visits Connecticut at 8 p.m. on ESPN2.
Virginia Tech travels to Notre Dame Saturday at 2:30 p.m. on NBC.
Florida faces Georgia in their traditional battle in Jacksonsville at 3:30 p.m. on CBS.
Maryland meets Michigan on ABC at noon, followed by Miami-Florida State at 3:30 p.m. In primetime, Memphis hosts SMU.
Nebraska tangles with Purdue on Fox at noon, then Utah visits Washington at 4 p.m. Southern Cal meets Oregon at 8 p.m.
ESPN starts its day at noon with North Carolina State's contest with Wake Forest. TCU takes on Oklahoma State at 3:30 p.m. and Auburn hosts Mississippi at 7 p.m.
Central Florida clashes with Houston at noon on ESPN2 and it's Tulane-Tulsa at 4 p.m. In the nightcap, BYU meets Utah State at 10 p.m.
State pride is on the line when Kansas State meets Kansas on FoxSports1 at 3:30 p.m. Indiana faces Northwestern at 7 p.m.
The ACC network has Boston College-Syracuse at noon and Clemson against Wofford at 4 p.m. Virginia and North Carolina battle for the division lead at 7:30 p.m.
Richmond hosts Stony Brook on NBC Sports Washington at 4 p.m.
England battles South Africa for the championship of the World Rugby Cup Saturday at 5 a.m. on NBC Sports network.
NASCAR visits Texas, with the Monster Series on NBC Sports network Sunday at 3 p.m. The Xfinity Series goes Saturday at 8:30 p.m.
The Timberwolves take on the Wizards Saturday at 8 p.m. on NBC Sports Washington.
The Nets host the Rockets on ESPN Friday at 7:15 p.m. and it's Lakers-Mavericks at 9:35 p.m.
NBC has the Breeders Cup Saturday at 8 p.m., after early races on NBC Sports network Friday at 4 p.m. and Saturday at 3:30 p.m.
The Capitals battle the Sabres on NBC Sports Washington Friday at 7 p.m. and face the Flames Sunday at 7 p.m.
Bournemouth tangles with Manchester United Saturday at 8:25 a.m. on NBC Sports network, followed by Manchester City-Southampton and Watford's contest with Chelsea.
Crystal Palace clashes with Leicester City Sunday at 8:55 a.m. and Everton faces Tottenham Hotspur at 11:25 a.m.
In the Bundesliga, Bayern Munich battles Eintracht Saturday at 10:30 a.m. on FoxSports1 and Union Berlin meets Hertha Berlin at 1:30 p.m. Dusseldorf faces Koln Sunday at 9:30 a.m.
ESPN2 has the New York City Marathon Sunday at 9 a.m.
In women's college volleyball, Michigan meets Illinois Friday at 8:30 p.m. on FoxSports1. It's Minnesota against Purdue on ESPN2 Sunday at 1 p.m.

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During years of futility, Washington baseball was known as "First in War, First in Peace and Last in the American League."
The 2019 Washington Nationals have ended the futility, bringing the World Series to the capital for the first time since 1933 - as National League champion.
They will face another city that switched leagues, as the Houston Astros represent the American League after being born the Houston Colt 45s in the National League expansion of 1962.
The Nationals pulled out a 5-4 victory Tuesday to open the series, then blew open a close game in the seventh inning Wednesday en route to a 12-3 win.
Fox has coverage of Game 3 Friday at 8 p.m., with Game 4 Saturday at 8 p.m. There will be a Game 5 Sunday night if Houston can win a game at Nationals Park.
If necessary, the series returns to Houston Tuesday and Wednesday.
Fox has Eagles-Bills Sunday at 1 p.m. The Cardinals take on the Saints on CBS at 1 p.m. before the Browns battle the Patriots in the late afternoon slot.
The Packers tangle with the Chiefs Sunday night on NBC, with Dolphins-Steelers on ESPN Monday night.
The college football weekend continues Friday as Colorado clashes with Southern Cal on ESPN at 9 p.m.
The ACC network has Virginia's contest with Louisville Saturday at 3:30 p.m. and Boston College against Clemson at 7:30 p.m.
CBS has Auburn's contest with LSU at 3:30 p.m.
Ohio State battles Wisconsin on Fox at noon, followed by TCU-Texas at 3:30 p.m.
Oklahoma visits Kansas State at noon on ABC and it's Penn State against Michigan State at 3:30 p.m. In primetime, Michigan hosts Notre Dame at 7:30 p.m.
ESPN starts its day at noon as Miami meets Pittsburgh.and Minnesota has a matchup with Maryland at 3:30 p.m. Top-ranked Alabama hosts Arkansas at 7 p.m. and Washington State visits Oregon at 10:30 p.m.
Iowa takes on Northwestern on ESPN2 at noon and Florida State faces Syracuse at 3:30 p.m. Central Florida meets Temple at 7 p.m. with Air Force tangling with Utah State at 10:15 p.m.
Iowa State clashes with Oklahoma State at 3:30 p.m. on FoxSports1 and it's Texas Tech-Kansas at 7 p.m. California's contest with Utah closes the night at 10 p.m.
NBC Sports Washington offers Duke-North Carolina at 4 p.m.
Towson takes on James Madison on MASN at 3:30 p.m.
Martinsville hosts NASCAR this weekend, with the Monster Series going Sunday at 3 p.m. on NBC Sports network. The Truck Series goes Saturday at 1:30 p.m. on FoxSports1.
The Wizards tangle with the Thunder Friday at 8 p.m. on NBC Sports Washington before meeting the Spurs Saturday at 8:30 p.m.
The Pelicans - without injured Zion Williamson - host Dallas at 8:15 p.m. Friday on ESPN with Jazz-Lakers in the nightcap.
The Capitals face Vancouver Friday at 10 p.m. on NBC Sports Washington-plus.
The National Women's Soccer League has its final Sunday at 3:30 p.m. on ESPN.
NBC Sports Washington covers the Marine Corps Marathon Sunday at 7 a.m.
Miami meets Georgia Tech in women's college volleyball Sunday at noon on NBC Sports Washington, followed by Boston College-North Carolina.

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Penn State fans have had lots to be happy about this season.
Saturday, the primetime cameras of ABC return to Happy Valley for the Nittany Lions' contest with Michigan.
Penn State already has a primetime ABC victory over Buffalo at home, and won last Saturday against Iowa under the road lights.
The college football weekend continues Friday as Syracuse hosts Pittsburgh on ESPN at 7 p.m. and Ohio State visits Northwestern at 8:30 p.m. on the Big Ten network.
The ACC network starts Saturday with Georgia Tech against Miami, then Virginia hosts Duke at 3:30 p.m. Wake Forest faces Florida State at 7:30 p.m.
Clemson clashes with Louisville at noon on ABC, followed by Oregon-Washington.
LSU meets Mississippi State on CBS at 3:30 p.m.
West Virginia visits Oklahoma on Fox at noon and Baylor battles Oklahoma State at 4 p.m.
ESPN starts its day at noon as Florida faces South Carolina. Kentucky takes on Georgia at 6 p.m. and top-ranked Alabama meets Tennessee at 9 p.m.
It's Purdue-Iowa on ESPN2 at noon and Temple travels to SMU at 3:30 p.m. Memphis meets Tulane at 7 p.m. before BYU-Boise State closes the night at 10:15 p.m.
Texas Tech tangles with Iowa State at noon on FoxSports1.
NBCSports Washington has a pair of ACC contests, with North Carolina State-Boston College at noon followed by Virginia Tech hosting North Carolina at 3:30 p.m.
TCU takes on Kansas State on MASN at 2:30 p.m.
The Raiders take on the Packers on CBS Sunday at 1 p.m. Fox offers Redskins-49ers at 1 p.m. followed by the Ravens' trip to Seattle.
NBC has the Eagles and Cowboys Sunday night, with Patriots-Jets on ESPN Monday night.
Wednesday's rainout pushed the American League Championship Series back a day. There's Game 5 Friday at 7 p.m. on FoxSports1. If necessary, the series returns to Houston Saturday and Sunday on FoxSports1. The winner advances to the World Series against Washington starting Tuesday night.
The Capitals host the Rangers Friday at 7 p.m. on NBC Sports Washington and visit Chicago Sunday at 7 p.m.
It's the quaterfinals of the Rugby World Cup in Japan this weekend. England takes on Australia at 3 a.m. Saturday on NBC Sports network and Wales faces France Sunday at 6 a.m.
Philadelphia faces the Red Bulls on FoxSports1 Sunday at 3 p.m. and it's Minnesota against the Galaxy on ESPN at 8:30 p.m.
NASCAR heads to Kansas, with the Monster Series on NBC Sunday at 2:30 p.m. The Xfinity Series goes Saturday at 3 p.m. on NBC.
Everton faces West Ham United Saturday at 7:25 a.m. on NBC Sports network, followed by Tottenham Hotspur against Watford at 9:55 a.m. NBC offers Crystal Palace's clash with Manchester City at 12:30 p.m.
Manchester United meets Liverpool Sunday at 11:25 a.m. on NBC Sports network.
In the Bundesliga, Augsburg faces Bayern Munich Saturday at 9:30 a.m. on FoxSports1. It's Koln against Paderborn Sunday at 9:30 a.m.
It's the semifinals of the women's soccer league Sunday on ESPN2, with North Carolina against the Reign at 1:30 p.m. before Chicago clashes with Portland.
The NBA preseason continues for the Wizards Friday at 7 p.m. when they visit the 76ers on NBC Sports Washington-plus. 
TNT has the Knicks taking on the Pelicans Friday at 8 p.m.
Michigan State meets Penn State in women's volleyball Sunday at 2 p.m. on ESPN.
There's motocross racing from Las Vegas Saturday at 10 p.m. on NBC Sports network.

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TBS was the Braves' place on the dial for years.
They return to the station for the 2019 postseason.
Atlanta takes on the Cardinals Friday at 4:30 p.m. in Game 2 of the National League Division Series. The second series continues in Los Angeles at 9:37 p.m., with the Dodgers hosting wild-card winner Washington.
The American League gets going Friday with the Astros meeting wild-card winner Tampa Bay at 2 p.m. on FoxSports1. MLB network has the Yankees at Twins at 7 p.m.
FoxSports1 has second games in the American League Division Series Saturday - the Twins against the Yankees at 5 p.m. and Astros-Rays at 9 p.m.
The National League action moves to St. Louis and Washington Sunday for Game 3.
All best-of-five series continue through the week.
The Patriots take on the Redskins on CBS Sunday at 1 p.m. Fox has Vikings-Giants at 1 p.m. followed by the Packers against the Cowboys in the late afternoon slot.
It's Colts-Chiefs on NBC Sunday night, and the Browns face the 49ers Monday night on ESPN.
The college football weekend continues Friday as Cincinnati clashes with Central Florida at 8 p.m. on ESPN.
CBS has a top-10 SEC contest Saturday, with Auburn facing Florida at 3:30 p.m.
Notre Dame battles Bowling Green at 3:30 p.m. on NBC.
Oklahoma clashes with Kansas on ABC at noon, followed by Texas-West Virginia at 3:30 p.m. The primetime matchup brings together Ohio State and Michigan State.
Michigan meets Iowa on Fox at noon before Northwestern visits Nebraska at 4 p.m. It's California against Oregon at 8 p.m.
ESPN starts its day at noon with Purdue-Penn State. Virginia Tech tries to bounce back against Miami at 3:30 p.m. and Tennessee takes on Georgia at 7 p.m. Washington-Stanford closes out the day at 10:30 p.m.
TCU tangles with Iowa State on ESPN2 at noon and Baylor battles Kansas State at 3:30 p.m. San Diego State clashes with Colorado State at 10 p.m.
Oklahoma State takes on Texas Tech at noon on FoxSports1.
The ACC network has North Carolina-Georgia Tech at 4 p.m. and Pittsburgh plays Duke at 8 p.m.
It's Boston College-Louisville at 12:30 p.m. on NBC Sports Washington.
North of the border, ESPN2 has Edmonton against Hamilton Friday at 7 p.m.
The Capitals visit the Islanders Friday at 7 p.m. on NBC Sports Washington and open the home season against Carolina Saturday at 7 p.m.
NASCAR visits the Monster Mile this weekend, with the Monster Series Sunday at 2:30 p.m. on NBC Sports network. The Xfinity Series goes Saturday at 3 p.m. on NBC Sports network.
ABC has Game 3 of the WNBA Finals Sunday at 3:30 p.m. with Connecticut hosting Washington.
The United States' men's soccer team tangles with South Korea Sunday at 2 p.m. on ESPN.
Portland meets San Jose on ESPN Sunday at 4 p.m.
Tottenham Hotspur takes on Brighton & Hove Albion Saturday at 7:25 a.m. on NBC Sports network. West Ham clashes with Crystal Palace on NBC at 12:30 p.m.
Chelsea faces Southampton Sunday at 8:55 a.m. on NBC Sports network followed by Newcastle United-Manchester United.
In the Bundesliga, Bayern Munich battles Hoffenheim Saturday at 9:30 a.m. on FoxSports1. Wolfsburg meets Union Berlin Sunday at 9:30 a.m.
It's Fiorentina against Udinese in Italian Serie A Sunday at 6:25 a.m. on ESPN2.
Italy battles South Africa in the World Cup of Rugby Friday at 5:30 a.m. on NBC Sports network.  It's Australia-Uruguay Saturday at 1 a.m. New Zealand takes on Namibia Sunday at 12:30 a.m. before France tangles with Tonga at 3:30 a.m.
NBC Sports Washington has women's volleyball between Duke and Syracuse Sunday at 1 p.m. Stanford faces Oregon Friday at 10 p.m. on ESPN2.
Major League Lacrosse crowns its champion Sunday at 1 p.m. on ESPN2.

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With the NHL season officially starting October 2, this weekend provides the final chances for teams to set their opening night lineups.
The Capitals, 2017-18 Stanley Cup champions, have a preseason contest with the reigning champion - St. Louis - Friday at 8 p.m. on NBC Sports Washington. The two teams will meet again October 2 when the Blues raise their championship banner in the season opener on NBC Sports network.
The Capitals travel to Carolina Sunday at 1:30 p.m. on NBC Sports Washington in the final tuneup before the schedule opens.
Baseball's regular season concludes this weekend. The Orioles finish with three contests in Boston on MASN.
The Nationals host the Indians for the weekend on MASN2. Saturday's game will also be on FoxSports1, with Sunday's contest also on TBS.
ESPN2 has the Cubs against the Cardinals Friday at 7:30 p.m. The Mets meet the Braves and Cubs clash with the Cardinals on Fox Saturday at 7:15 p.m.
The Redskins meet the Giants Sunday at 1 p.m. on Fox. It's Ravens-Browns on CBS followed by Vikings against the Bears.
The Cowboys tangle with the Saints on NBC Sunday night, with Steelers against the Bengals on ESPN Monday night.
The college football weekend continues Friday as Virginia Tech takes on Duke at 7 p.m. on ESPN, followed by Arizona State-California.
FoxSports1 offers Maryland against Penn State at 8 p.m.
Undefeated Virginia travels to Notre Dame on NBC Saturday at 3:30 p.m.
Second-ranked Alabama hosts Mississippi at 3:30 p.m. on CBS.
Wisconsin tangles with Northwestern at noon on ABC, followed by top-ranked Clemson against North Carolina. Ohio State battles Nebraska at 7:30 p.m.
Fox has Texas Tech-Oklahoma Saturday at noon followed by Southern Cal-Washington.
ESPN starts its day at noon as Texas A&M tangles with Arkansas. Baylor battles Iowa State at 3:30 p.m. and Auburn meets Mississippi State at 7 p.m. UCLA visits Arizona in the nightcap at 10:30 p.m.
It's Middle Tennessee against Iowa at noon on ESPN2 before Purdue-Minnesota. Central Florida hosts Connecticut at 7 p.m. and Hawaii battles Nevada at 10:30 p.m.
Syracuse meets Holy Cross on ACC network at noon, then it's Wake Forest-Boston College at 3:30 p.m. and Florida State facing North Carolina State at 7:30 p.m.
Kansas takes on TCU at noon on FoxSports1 and Washington State meets Utah at 10 p.m.
NBC Sports Washington has Delaware-Pittsburgh Saturday at 12:30 p.m.
NASCAR closes the first part of its playoff run Sunday at Charlotte, with coverage on NBC at 2:30 p.m. When the checkered flag drops, the playoff field will drop from 16 to 12. The Xfinity Series goes Saturday at 3:30 p.m. on NBC Sports network.
ESPN2 has the Russian Grand Prix Sunday at 7:05 a.m.
The WNBA finals begin Sunday at 2:30 p.m. on ESPN with the top-seeded Mystics facing Connecticut.
Sheffield United meets Liverpool Saturday at 7:25 a.m. on NBC Sports network and Chelsea clashes with Brighton & Hove Albion at 9:55 a.m. NBC offers Everton against Manchester City at 12:30 p.m.
It's Leicester City against Newcastle United at 11:25 a.m. Sunday on NBC Sports network.
D.C. United takes on the Red Bulls Sunday at 5 p.m. on FoxSports1 and Minnesota meets Los Angeles at 7:30 p.m.
In the Bundesliga, Bayern Munich meets Paderborn Saturday at 9:30 a.m. on FoxSports1. Dusseldorf battles Frelburg Sunday at 9:30 a.m.
NBC Sports Washington has women's college soccer Sunday with Wake Forest against North Carolina State at 7 p.m.
Washington faces the NC Cougars in women's soccer Saturday at 7 p.m. on NBC Sports Washington. ESPN2 has the Reign against Portland Sunday at 2 p.m.
Tongo takes on Argentina in the Rugby World Cup Saturday at 12:30 a.m. on NBC Sports network.
NBC Sports network has the Breeders Cup Challenge from Santa Anita Saturday at 6:30 p.m.
Virginia field hockey takes on North Carolina Friday at 5 p.m. on NBC Sports Washington.

Weekend watchdog

Many moves ago, the Rams franchise called Cleveland home.
The Rams, now back in Los Angeles, will return to the lake to face the Browns on NBC Sunday for the NFL primetime contest.
The Rams brought the first NFL championship to Cleveland in 1945, then moved to Los Angeles as when the new Browns debuted in the AAFC in 1946. Those Browns won several NFL crowns - the last in 1964 - and the current Browns hope to return to the playoffs for the first time since 2002.
The Ravens tangle with the Chiefs on CBS Sunday at 1 p.m. followed by the Steelers facing the 49ers. Fox will show the Dolphins against the Cowboys at 1 p.m.
The Bears and Redskins close the third week of play on ESPN Monday at 8:15 p.m.
The college football weekend continues Friday when Utah meets Southern Cal on FoxSports1 at 9 p.m. and ESPN2 has Boise State-Air Force at 9 p.m.
Notre Dame visits between the hedges under the lights Saturday, taking on Georgia at 8 p.m. on CBS. Texas A&M hosts Auburn at 3:30 p.m.
It's Northwestern-Michigan State on ABC at noon. The 3:30 slot features Pittsburgh against Central Florida and Washington taking on BYU, with the game not seen over the air in your area on ESPN2. Texas tangles with Oklahoma State at 7:30 p.m.
Michigan meets Wisconsin to start Fox's day at noon.
Tennessee takes on Florida on ESPN at noon before Louisville visits Florida State at 3:30 p.m. Stanford faces Oregon at 7 p.m. and the nightcap features UCLA against Washington State at 10:30 p.m.
Second-ranked Alabama tangles with Southern Mississippi on ESPN2 at noon. Virginia hosts Old Dominion at 7 p.m. followed by Toledo-Colorado State.
Iowa State meets Louisiana-Monroe at noon on FoxSports1, followed by TCU taking on SMU.
The ACC network slate begins with Syracuse against Western Michigan at noon. Central Michigan meets Miami at 4 p.m. and Charlotte clashes with Clemson at 7:30 p.m.
It's Elon-Wake Forest on NBC Sports Washington at noon.
The Orioles close their home schedule against Seattle for the weekend on MASN.
The Nationals continue their quest for a wild-card berth against the Marlins on MASN2 this weekend.
The NL West champion Dodgers host the Rockies on ESPN Friday at 10 p.m. after Indians-Phillies at 7 p.m. The Indians meet the Phillies on FoxSports1 Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 6:30 on ESPN. TBS has the Cardinals and Cubs Sunday at 2:15 p.m.
NASCAR visits Richmond with the Monster Series race on NBC Sports network Saturday at 7:30 p.m. The Xfinity Series takes the track Friday at 7:30 p.m.
ESPN2 has the Singapore Grand Prix Sunday at 8:05 a.m.
The Indy Car season concludes with the Grand Prix of Monterey on NBC Sunday at 2:30 p.m.
It's Southampton against Bournemouth Friday at 2:55 p.m. on NBC Sports network.  Leicester City takes on Tottenham Hotspur Friday at 7:25 a.m. followed by Manchester City-Watford.
West Ham United faces Manchester United Sunday at 8:55 a.m. and Chelsea clashes with Liverpool at 11:25 a.m.
Portland meets Minnesota United on ESPN Sunday at 3:55 p.m
In the Bundesliga, FoxSports1 has Bayern Munich's battle with Koln Saturday at 9:30 a.m. Eintracht duels with Dortmund Sunday at noon.
NBC Sports Washington has a pair of ACC soccer contests Friday, with Pittsburgh-Boston College at 5 p.m. followed by Virginia Tech against Louisville at 7 p.m.
The Capitals get ready for the season by facing Carolina Saturday at 7 p.m. on NBC Sports Washington.
The WNBA playoffs continue Sunday at 5 and 7 p.m. on ESPN2.
Japan takes on Russia in the Rugby World Cup Friday at 6:30 a.m. on NBC Sports network. Australia tangles with Fiji Saturday at 12:30 a.m. and England takes on Tonga Sunday at 6 a.m.

Weekend watchdog

For one NASCAR driver, what happens in Vegas moves him to the next round of the playoffs.
Sixteen drivers start their chase for the championship Sunday at 7 p.m. on NBC Sports network. Sunday's winner automatically advances to the second round starting Oct. 6 in Dover, while the rest need to win at Richmond and Charlotte or gain enough points to move on.
Kyle Busch holds the top spot among the 16 going into the Chase. Joey Lagano, the 2018 NASCAR champion, won the spring race at Las Vegas.
The Xfinity Series racers go Saturday at 7:30 p.m. on NBC Sports network and FoxSports1 has the Truck Series Friday at 9 p.m.
The Cowboys and Redskins tangle on Fox Sunday at 1 p.m. before the Saints visit the Rams. CBS offers the Bills against the Giants, with the Charlottesville area getting the Patriots' contest with the Dolphins and northern Virginia watching the late afternoon contest between the Raiders and Chiefs.
The Eagles visit the Falcons on NBC Sunday night, with Browns-Jets on ESPN Monday.
The college football weekend begins Friday when North Carolina battles Wake Forest at 6 p.m. on ESPN. Washington State travels to Houston at 9:15 p.m. The ACC network brings Kansas-Boston College Friday at 7:30 p.m.
Notre Dame opens its home season against New Mexico at 2:30 p.m. on NBC.
Second-ranked Alabama takes on South Carolina on CBS Saturday at 3:30 p.m.
Virginia Tech starts the ACC network slate at noon with a contest with Furman. It's  Miami against Bethune-Cookman at 4 p.m. and Virginia hosts Florida State at 7:30 p.m.
ABC starts its day Saturday with the battle between Pittsburgh and Penn State at noon. Southern Cal faces BYU at 3:30 p.m. and top-ranked Clemson takes on Syracuse at 7:30 p.m.
Indiana meets Ohio State on Fox at noon. Arizona State travels to Michigan State at 4 p.m. and UCLA hosts Oklahoma at 8 p.m.
ESPN brings Kansas State-Mississippi State at noon followed by Stanford-Central Florida. Kentucky clashes with Florida at 7 p.m. and Arizona hosts Texas Tech at 10:30 p.m.
Georgia hosts Arkansas State on ESPN2 at noon. It's Oklahoma State-Tulsa at 4 p.m. before Auburn plays Kent State at 7 p.m. with Portland State against Boise State in the nightcap at 10:15 p.m.
West Virginia tangles with North Carolina State on FoxSports1 at noon before Iowa faces Iowa State at 4 p.m. Nebraska meets Northern Illinois at 8 p.m
NBC Sports Washington offers Citadel-Georgia Tech at noon and Morgan State's contest with James Madison at 4 p.m.
There's high school football Friday on ESPN2, as St. Joseph's Prep faces IMG Academy Friday at 7 p.m.
North of the border, Ottawa visits British Columbia Friday at 10 p.m. on ESPN2.
The Orioles head to Detroit on MASN2 for the weekend. The Nationals host the Braves for the weekend on MASN.
ESPN has the Dodgers against the Mets Sunday at 7 p.m.
Liverpool tangles with Newcastle United Saturday at 7:25 a.m. on NBC Sports network, followed by Tottenham Hotspur's clash with Crystal Palace. NBC offers Manchester City against Norwich City at 12:30 p.m.
Bournemouth battles Everton Sunday at 8:55 a.m. and Watford takes on Arsenal at 11:25 a.m.
D.C. United hosts Portland on ESPN Sunday at 3:30 p.m and the Galaxy battle Sporting KC on FoxSports1 Sunday at 10 p.m.
In the Bundesliga, Dortmund faces Leverkusen Saturday at 9:30 a.m. on FoxSports1. Hoffenheim battles Freiburg Sunday at 9:30 a.m. followed by Paderborn-Schalke at noon.
In women's soccer, Washington meets the Reign on NBC Sports Washington Saturday at 7 p.m.
The FIBA World Cup concludes Sunday at 8 a.m. with the championship on ESPN2. The third place game will be on ESPN2 at 4 a.m.
There's a pair of WNBA playoff games on ESPN2 Sunday at 3 and 5 p.m.
The Chaos and Redwoods meet in the Premier Lacrosse League playoffs Saturday at 5 p.m. on NBC Sports network.