Couch Potato Alert: 6/5 Posted by Thomas Conroy (06/05/2009 @ 12:17 pm) This could be a weekend of “firsts.” Calvin Borel could become the first jockey to record a Triple Crown on two separate horses. With “The King of Clay” Rafael Nadal out of the picture, Roger Federer could capture his first Grand Slam championship at the French Open. And Kobe Bryant could be halfway home to his first NBA title without Shaq. All times ET… NBA Finals Sun, 8 PM: Orlando Magic @ Los Angeles Lakers (ABC) Stanley Cup Finals Sat, 8 PM: Pittsburgh Penguins @ Detroit Red Wings (NBC) MLB Sat, 4:10 PM: Philadelphia Phillies @ Los Angeles Dodgers (FOX) Sun., 1:30 PM: Texas Rangers @ Boston Red Sox (TBS) Sun., 8 PM: Philadelphia Phillies @ Los Angeles Dodgers (ESPN) French Open Fri, 5 AM: Women’s Semifinals (Tennis Channel) Fri, 10 AM: Men’s Semifinals (NBC) Sat, 9 AM: Women’s Finals (NBC) Sun, 9 AM: Men’s Finals (NBC) Horse Racing Sat, 5 PM: The Belmont Stakes at Belmont Park (ABC) Posted in: Couch Potato Alert, MLB, NBA, NBA Finals, NHL, Television, Tennis Tags: ABC, Boston Red Sox, Calvin Borel, Detroit Red Wings, Fox, Grand Slam, horse racing, King of Clay, Kobe Bryant, Los Angeles Dodgers, Los Angeles Lakers, MLB, NBA Finals, NBC, Orlando Magic, Philadelphia Phillies, Pittsburgh Penguins, Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, Shaq, Stanley Cup Finals, TBS, Texas Rangers, Triple Crown
Couch Potato Alert: 5/28 Posted by Thomas Conroy (05/29/2009 @ 1:30 pm) Hockey fans rejoice! The conference finals were a big yawn, but the Stanley Cup offers an intriguing matchup. Sid the Kid looks to dethrone Hockeytown and spoil the back-to-back title party being planned in the Motor City. The Pittsburgh Penguins and Detroit Red Wings were the preseason favorites to meet once again in the Cup finals, and both encountered a rough road back to this anticipated rematch. Oh, and the Lakers and Magic look to close out their respective series this weekend. All times ET… NBA Playoffs Fri, 9 PM: Los Angeles Lakers @ Denver Nuggets (ESPN) Sat, 8:30 PM: Cleveland Cavaliers @ Orlando Magic (TNT) Sun, 8:30 PM: Denver Nuggets @ Los Angeles Lakers *if necessary (ABC) Stanley Cup Finals Sat, 8 PM: Pittsburgh Penguins @ Detroit Red Wings (NBC) Sun, TBD: Pittsburgh Penguins @ Detroit Red Wings (NBC) MLB Sat, 4:10 PM: Minnesota Twins @ Tampa Bay Rays (FOX) Sun., 12:40 PM: New York Yankees @ Cleveland Indians (TBS) Sun., 8 PM: Los Angeles Dodgers @ Chicago Cubs (ESPN) French Open Fri, 5 AM: Opening Round Matches (Tennis Channel) Fri, 12 PM: Opening Round Matches (ESPN2) Sat, 5 AM: Opening Round Matches (Tennis Channel) Sat, 1:30 PM: Opening Round Matches (NBC) Sun, 5 AM: Round of 16 (Tennis Channel) Sun, 3 PM: Round of 16 (NBC) Posted in: Couch Potato Alert, MLB, NBA, NHL, Television, Tennis Tags: ABC, Chicago Cubs, Cleveland Cavaliers, Cleveland Indians, Denver Nuggets, Detroit Red Wings, ESPN, ESPN2, Fox, French Open, Hockeytown, Los Angeles Dodgers, Los Angeles Lakers, Minnesota Twins, MLB, Motor City, NBA Playoffs, NBC, New York Yankees, NHL, Orlando Magic, Pittsburgh Penguins, Sid the Kid, Sidney Crosby, Stanley Cup, Stanley Cup Finals, Tampa Bay Rays, TBS, TNT
Couch Potato Alert: 5/24 Posted by Thomas Conroy (05/22/2009 @ 11:55 am) “Gentlemen, start your engines.” These four words begin one of the grandest traditions in auto racing, as the 93rd Indianapolis 500 will take place this weekend. The Old Brickyard has been home to some memorable finishes and characters that make this one of the marquee events on the racing season. The NBA Conference Finals are really heating up. Arguably, the four best players (LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, Carmelo Anthony and Dwight Howard) in the league are fighting tooth and nail for a title. All four have shown the determination and drive needed to win a NBA crown. All times ET… NBA Playoffs Fri, 8:30 PM: Orlando Magic @ Cleveland Cavaliers (TNT) Sat, 8:30 PM: Los Angeles Lakers @ Denver Nuggets (ABC) Sun, 8:30 PM: Cleveland Cavaliers @ Orlando Magic (TNT) NHL Playoffs Fri, 8 PM: Detroit Red Wings @ Chicago Blackhawks (Versus) Sat, 7:30 PM: Pittsburgh Penguins @ Carolina Hurricanes (Versus) Sun, 3 PM: Detroit Red Wings @ Chicago Blackhawks (NBC) MLB Sat, 4:10 PM: Philadelphia Phillies @ New York Yankees (FOX) Sun., 1:30 PM: New York Mets @ Boston Red Sox (TBS) Sun., 8 PM: Milwaukee Brewers @ Minnesota Twins (ESPN) Auto Racing Sun, 1 PM: The 93rd Indianapolis 500 @ Indianapolis Motor Speedway (ABC) Tennis Sun, 5 AM: The French Open (ESPN2) Posted in: Couch Potato Alert, MLB, NBA, NHL, Television, Tennis Tags: ABC, Auto Racing, Boston Red Sox, Carmelo Anthony, Carolina Hurricanes, Chicago Blackhawks, Cleveland Cavaliers, Denver Nuggets, Detroit Red Wings, Dwight Howard, ESPN, ESPN2, Fox, Indianapolis 500, Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers, Milwaukee Brewers, Minnesota Twins, MLB, NBA Playoffs, NBC, New York Mets, New York Yankees, NHL Playoffs, Orlando Magic, Philadelphia Phillies, Pittsburgh Penguins, TBS, The Old Brickyard, TNT, Versus
Couch Potato Alert: 5/15 Posted by Thomas Conroy (05/15/2009 @ 11:48 am) It has been over 30 years, but is this finally the year that we’ll have another Triple Crown winner? Mine That Bird carries the hopes of the entire horse racing community into the Preakness on Saturday, as this sport desperately needs a feel-good story. Sunday going to be a special day for all couch potatoes. We have an original six matchup in the NHL Western Conference final and not one but two Game 7’s in the NBA playoffs. Enjoy! All times ET… NBA Playoffs Sun, 3:30 PM: Houston Rockets @ Los Angeles Lakers (ABC) Sun, 8 PM: Orlando Magic @ Boston Celtics (TNT) NHL Playoffs Sun, 3 PM: Chicago Blackhawks @ Detroit Red Wings (NBC) MLB Sat, 4:10 PM: New York Mets @ San Francisco Giants (Fox) Sun., 1 PM: Minnesota Twins @ New York Yankees (TBS) Sun., 8 PM: New York Mets @ San Francisco Giants (ESPN) Horse Racing Sat, 4:30 PM: The Preakness Stakes (NBC) Posted in: Couch Potato Alert, MLB, NBA, NHL, Television Tags: ABC, Boston Celtics, Chicago Blackhawks, Detroit Red Wings, Fox, horse racing, Houston Rockets, Los Angeles Lakers, Mine That Bird, Minnesota Twins, MLB, NBC, New York Mets, New York Yankees, NHL, Orlando Magic, San Francisco Giants, TBS, TNT, Triple Crown, Western Conference
Couch Potato Alert: 5/8 Posted by Thomas Conroy (05/08/2009 @ 11:59 am) The plot thickens in the ever changing world of the NBA playoffs, and several scenarios could play out this weekend. Will KG play or not? Celtic management has repeatedly stated that Kevin Garnett will not see action in this playoff season. Okay, then why hasn’t he had surgery to repair the knee and begin rehab for next season? Please Kobe, don’t let Ron Artest crawl inside your head because he will do damage. Just play your game and get ready for the inevitable showdown with King James in the Finals. All times ET… NBA Playoffs Fri, 7 PM: Boston Celtics @ Orlando Magic (ESPN) Fri, 9:30 PM: Los Angeles Lakers @ Houston Rockets (ESPN) Sat, 5 PM: Denver Nuggets @ Dallas Mavericks (ESPN) Sat, 8 PM: Cleveland Cavaliers @ Atlanta Hawks (ABC) Sun, 3:30 PM: Los Angeles Lakers @ Houston Rockets (ABC) Sun, 8 PM: Boston Celtics @ Orlando Magic (TNT) NHL Playoffs Fri, 7 PM: Washington Capitals @ Pittsburgh Penguins (Versus) Sat, 7 PM: Pittsburgh Penguins @ Washington Capitals (Versus) Sun, 7:30 PM: Carolina Hurricanes @ Boston Bruins (Versus) MLB Sat, 3:40 PM: Tampa Bay Rays @ Boston Red Sox (Fox) Sun., 12:30 PM: Atlanta Braves @ Philadelphia Phillies (TBS) Sun., 8 PM: Tampa Bay Rays @ Boston Red Sox (ESPN) Posted in: Couch Potato Alert, MLB, NBA, NHL, Television Tags: ABC, Atlanta Braves, Atlanta Hawks, Boston Bruins, Boston Celtics, Boston Red Sox, Carolina Hurricanes, Cleveland Cavaliers, Dallas Mavericks, Denver Nuggets, ESPN, Fox, Houston Rockets, Kevin Garnett, KG, King James, Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers, MLB, NBA Playoffs, NHL Playoffs, Orlando Magic, Philadelphia Phillies, Pittsburgh Penguins, Ron Artest, Tampa Bay Rays, TBS, TNT, Versus, Washington Capitals
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