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The San Jose Sharks will host the Dallas Stars on Thursday, March 31, 2011 at the HP Pavilion at 10:30 PM ET. The San Jose Sharks created some additional separation in the tight Pacific Division race in their last game while continuing to threaten for the second seed in the Western Conference. However, their next division rival has given them some trouble this season. The Sharks will face off against the struggling Dallas Stars for the third time this month Thursday night at HP Pavilion. To all...

The Vancouver Canucks will host the Los Angeles Kings on Thursday, March 31, 2011 at the Rogers Arena at 10:00 PM ET. The Vancouver Canucks may be able to earn their first Presidents' Trophy on Thursday night. The Los Angeles Kings have far more incentive as they go for a fifth straight win. The short-handed Kings can move a step closer to the playoffs if they can go on the road and end the Canucks' four-game win streak. To all the fans of Los Angeles Kings and Vancouver Canucks around the world...

The Colorado Avalanche will host the Nashville Predators on Thursday, March 31, 2011 at the Pepsi Center at 9:00 PM ET. The Nashville Predators have had very little trouble with the Colorado Avalanche this season. Few teams have in the past two months. The Predators look to boost their playoff hopes and sweep the Avalanche for the first time in franchise history when these teams meet Thursday night at the Pepsi Center. To all the fans of Nashville Predators and Colorado Avalanche around the world...

The Minnesota Wild will host the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday, March 31, 2011 at the Xcel Energy Center at 8:00 PM ET. The Minnesota Wild are on the verge of elimination from playoff contention. A matchup with the Edmonton Oilers could help them stave off that fate for at least a little while. The Wild look to improve their slim postseason chances Thursday night when they seek their fifth win in as many tries against the Oilers this season and 16th straight at home in the series. To all the fans...

The Florida Panthers will host the Ottawa Senators on Thursday, March 31, 2011 at the BankAtlantic Center at 7:30 PM ET. The Ottawa Senators aren't going to the playoffs, but they are at least giving themselves reason for some optimism as they look ahead to 2011-12. The Senators look to continue their improved late-season play Thursday night when they face the Florida Panthers in a matchup of teams eliminated from postseason contention. To all the fans of Ottawa Senators and Florida Panthers around...

The Tampa Bay Lightning will host the Pittsburgh Penguins on Thursday, March 31, 2011 at the St. Pete Times Forum at 7:30 PM ET. Sidney Crosby will be on the ice with the Pittsburgh Penguins on Thursday -- just not when it counts. The visiting Penguins could get an inspirational lift with their star expected to take part in the morning skate prior to a potential first-round playoff preview against the Tampa Bay Lightning. To all the fans of Pittsburgh Penguins and Tampa Bay Lightning around the...

The Washington Capitals will host the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday, March 31, 2011 at the Verizon Center at 7:00 PM ET. Now that the Washington Capitals have Alex Ovechkin back in the lineup, they are looking to finish strong and set themselves up for the postseason. The Capitals can take another step toward winning the Southeast Division on Thursday night when they host the Columbus Blue Jackets. Ovechkin returned for Tuesday's 3-2 shootout loss to Carolina after missing three games due to...

The Philadelphia Flyers will host the Atlanta Thrashers on Thursday, March 31, 2011 at the Wells Fargo Center at 7:00 PM ET. The Philadelphia Flyers know they have to start playing better to keep the top spot in the Eastern Conference. A matchup against the Atlanta Thrashers may not help them in their pursuit of the No. 1 seed. Philadelphia looks to snap a three-game home losing streak to the Thrashers and a four-game overall skid at the Wells Fargo Center on Thursday night. To all the fans of...

The NY Islanders will host the NY Rangers on Thursday, March 31, 2011 at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum at 7:00 PM ET. The New York Islanders are guaranteed to miss the playoffs for a fourth straight season, but they'll have one more opportunity to dent the postseason chances of their biggest rivals. The New York Rangers, meanwhile, have 10 days to solidify their place in the playoffs. The visiting Rangers look to make it five wins in six meetings this season against the Islanders when the...

The Boston Bruins will host the Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday, March 31, 2011 at the TD Garden at 7:00 PM ET. The Boston Bruins have a comfortable lead in the Northeast Division, but they are playing as though they have no margin for error. That's actually the case for the Toronto Maple Leafs, who despite very slim hopes are trying to make an unlikely run to the playoffs. The Bruins look to win their third straight and clinch the division title when they host the surging Maple Leafs on Thursday...

The Dallas Mavericks will travel to STAPLES Center to play against LA Lakers on Thursday, March 31, 2011 at 10:30 PM ET. The Dallas Mavericks have the best road record in the NBA, so the prospect of not having home-court advantage past the first round of the playoffs shouldn't seem all that daunting. The Los Angeles Lakers, however, have spent the last few months showing they're not particularly accommodating hosts. The red-hot Lakers have won nine straight at Staples Center since the All-Star...

The Boston Celtics will travel to AT&T Center to play against San Antonio Spurs on Thursday, March 31, 2011 at 8:00 PM ET. A once comfortable lead atop the Western Conference has shrunk dramatically in the past 10 days for the injury-riddled San Antonio Spurs. The Boston Celtics' lead in the East is long gone and they're not playing as if they can get it back. One of these stumbling title contenders will get a much-needed boost Thursday night, when the Spurs looks to avoid their worst losing...

The LA Dodgers welcoming the San Francisco Giants at the Dodger Stadium on Thursday, March 31, 2011 at 8:00 PM ET. The Dodgers and the San Francisco Giants play each other 17 times, and Clayton Kershaw figures there's no better time than the season opener for Los Angeles to measure itself against the World Series champions. The 23-year-old left-hander starts Thursday night against Tim Lincecum and the Giants, who dominated the headlines long after the Dodgers' season ended without a playoff appearance. To...

The St. Louis Cardinals welcoming the San Diego Padres at the Busch Stadium on Thursday, March 31, 2011 at 4:15 PM ET. Albert Pujols is about to begin what could be his final season with the St. Louis Cardinals. The team expects a rousing welcome for the three-time NL MVP, even though he's playing hardball off the field. Year 11 for Pujols, all with the Cardinals, begins on Thursday against the San Diego Padres. His first decade with the franchise is among the best in major league history, with...

The Kansas City Royals welcoming the LA Angels at the Kauffman Stadium on Thursday, March 31, 2011 at 4:10 PM ET. Judging strictly by the spring training stats, the Kansas City Royals are the team to beat in the American League. The long-woeful Royals had a better record -- 20-10-1 -- than anyone in the exhibition season and scored more runs -- 230 -- than any other team in the Cactus League. But they're also the franchise that has just one winning season in the past 17 years and will launch the...

The Washington Wizards will travel to EnergySolutions Arena to play against Utah Jazz on Monday, March 28, 2011 at 9:00 PM ET. An untimely five-game losing streak has the Utah Jazz clinging to dim playoff hopes. Hosting the dismal and short-handed Washington Wizards should provide some brief relief. The Jazz will try to avoid matching their longest slide of the season beating the Wizards for a fifth consecutive meeting at EnergySolutions Arena. To all the fans of Washington Wizards and Utah Jazz...

The Portland Trailblazers will travel to AT&T Center to play against Antonio Spurs on Monday, March 28, 2011 at 8:30 PM ET. The Portland Trail Blazers took advantage of San Antonio Spurs center Tim Duncan's absence this past weekend to keep a late season surge going. As they try to bounce back from their fourth defeat in 13 games, the Blazers could face an even more short-handed Spurs team Monday night. Because of a bruised left thigh, San Antonio guard Manu Ginobili's status is uncertain for...

The Philadelphia 76ers will travel to United Center to play against Chicago Bulls on Monday, March 28, 2011 at 8:00 PM ET. The Philadelphia 76ers are close to clinching a playoff berth in coach Doug Collins' first campaign with the team, but they've hardly looked ready for the postseason in recent games. The 76ers' chances of snapping out of their funk in their next one don't look all that promising. Philadelphia has lost by at least 32 points in its past two trips to face the Chicago Bulls, who...

The Anaheim Ducks will host the Colorado Avalanche on Monday, March 28, 2011 at the Honda Center at 10:00 PM ET. With their top line rolling, the Anaheim Ducks look to continue their playoff push against an opponent they've dominated lately. Seeking a sixth win in seven games overall, the Ducks try for a season-series sweep and 15th victory in 17 meetings with the visiting Colorado Avalanche on Monday night. To all the fans of Colorado Avalanche and Anaheim Ducks around the world who don't have...

The Detroit Red Wings will host the Chicago Blackhawks on Monday, March 28, 2011 at the Joe Louis Arena at 7:30 PM ET. The Chicago Blackhawks are starting a critical trip that will help determine whether they return to the playoffs. The archrival Detroit Red Wings, however, may not be quite as formidable as usual with much less at stake. These Central Division foes have three meetings left beginning with Monday night's matchup in Detroit, and that could end up being an advantage for the Blackhawks. To...

The Orlando Magic will travel to Madison Square Garden to play against New York Knicks on Monday, March 28, 2011 at 7:30 PM ET. The New York Knicks have matched their longest losing streak of the season at six. They're probably playing the wrong opponent as they to try to end it. Dwight Howard has dominated New York during the Orlando Magic's six-game win streak in the series and he'll be the focal point Monday night at Madison Square Garden. To all the fans of Orlando Magic and New York Knicks...

The Milwaukee Bucks will travel to Time Warner Cable Arena to play against Charlotte Bobcats on Monday, March 28, 2011 at 7:00 PM ET. Surprising back-to-back wins have helped the Charlotte Bobcats get back in the thick of the Eastern Conference playoff race. Despite a disappointing loss their last time out, the Milwaukee Bucks' playoff hopes also remain very much alive. Seeking a third consecutive win for the first time in two months, the Bobcats will try for a fourth straight home victory over...

The Boston Celtics will travel to Conseco Fieldhouse to play against Indiana Pacers on Monday, March 28, 2011 at 7:00 PM ET. The Boston Celtics may be stumbling, but they're afforded the luxury of cruising into the playoffs with another Atlantic Division title. The Indiana Pacers don't have any margin for error if they're going to join them in the postseason. The Pacers attempt to create some breathing room in the tight race for the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference by snapping a five-game...

The Dallas Mavericks will travel to US Airways Center to play against Phoenix Suns on Sunday, March 27, 2011 at 10:30 PM ET. Already assured of reaching the playoffs, the Dallas Mavericks have regained their momentum and are pointing to a matchup with the Lakers next week. They may be overlooking a more immediate contest with the sputtering Phoenix Suns, though. Dallas hopes to build on a dominant effort by continuing its success against the Suns on Sunday night. To all the fans of Dallas Mavericks...

The New Orleans Hornets will travel to STAPLES Center to play against LA Lakers on Sunday, March 27, 2011 at 9:30 PM ET. Whether or not their last-ditched run at the top seed in the Western Conference falls short, the Los Angeles Lakers could be opening the playoffs against the New Orleans Hornets. That may work in favor of the two-time defending champions, who look for a seventh straight victory overall and ninth in a row at Staples Center on Sunday night when they play a Hornets team coping with...

The Washington Wizards will travel to ORACLE Arena to play against Golden State Warriors on Sunday, March 27, 2011 at 9:00 PM ET. The Golden State Warriors put on an impressive offensive display in their first game back home after a disappointing road trip. Failing to win as the visiting team has become all too familiar for the Washington Wizards. Coming off their highest scoring output of the season, the Warriors will try to hand the Wizards a 10th consecutive road loss Sunday night. To all the...

The Portland Trailblazers will travel to Oklahoma City Arena to play against Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday, March 27, 2011 at 8:00 PM ET. The Oklahoma City Thunder are moving closer toward the franchise's first division title in six years. They can clinch a spot in the postseason as soon as their next game. The Thunder will look to secure their second straight playoff berth with a win over the visiting Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday night. To all the fans of Portland Trailblazers and Oklahoma...

The Boston Celtics will travel to Target Center to play against Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday, March 27, 2011 at 7:00 PM ET. In the last few days, the slumping Boston Celtics have bowed out of the top spot in the Eastern Conference. Another loss could drop them to third place for the first time since the first week of November. Trying to avoid their first three-game losing streak in nearly a year, the Celtics hope to continue their dominance over a Minnesota Timberwolves team that could have...

The San Antonio Spurs will travel to FedExForum to play against Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday, March 27, 2011 at 6:00 PM ET. While the San Antonio Spurs may not be finding it so difficult to duplicate Tim Duncan's offensive contributions, his leadership appears to be sorely missed. After blowing another fourth-quarter lead in their last game, the Spurs will try to avoid a season-high third straight loss Sunday when they visit the Memphis Grizzlies in a potential first-round playoff preview. To all...

The Houston Rockets will travel to AmericanAirlines Arena to play against Miami Heat on Sunday, March 27, 2011 at 6:00 PM ET. While the Miami Heat and Houston Rockets are playing well, only one of those clubs is guaranteed a spot in the playoffs. Hoping to move closer to playoff position, the visiting Rockets look for a season-high sixth consecutive victory while trying to snap the Heat's four-game winning streak Sunday night. To all the fans of Houston Rockets and Miami Heat around the world...

The Atlanta Hawks will travel to Quicken Loans Arena to play against Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday, March 27, 2011 at 6:00 PM ET. Now that the Atlanta Hawks have clinched a playoff spot, the focus could turn to the health of their leading scorer. Looking to win two straight for the first time in almost two weeks, the visiting Hawks will be without Joe Johnson when they try for a fourth consecutive victory over the lowly Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday night. To all the fans of Atlanta Hawks and...

The Philadelphia Flyers will host the Boston Bruins on Sunday, March 27, 2011 at the Wells Fargo Center at 7:00 PM ET. The Philadelphia Flyers are headed to the playoffs, and trying to create breathing room as they eye the top seed in the Eastern Conference. The Boston Bruins are looking to join them in the postseason, and Tim Thomas is likely to have a direct impact. Thomas should be back in goal looking to help the Bruins clinch a playoff berth by continuing his dominance of the Flyers on Sunday...

The Columbus Blue Jackets will host the Vancouver Canucks on Sunday, March 27, 2011 at the Nationwide Arena at 5:00 PM ET. Last season, the Vancouver Canucks were the only team in the Western Conference playoffs with a losing road record. There's no chance that will be the case when the Canucks open the postseason in a few weeks. Vancouver looks to reach 50 wins for the first time and match a franchise record with an eighth consecutive road victory Sunday when it faces a slumping Columbus Blue...

The Kentucky Wildcats will visit the North Carolina Tar Heels on Sunday, March 27, 2011. This Kentucky Wildcats vs North Carolina Tar Heels NCAA Basketball match will kick-off 4:55 PM ET. In an NCAA tournament filled with stunning upsets and unlikely party crashers, the East region has provided an oasis of sanity. College basketball bluebloods whose gyms are ringed with national championship banners and whose fan bases are disappointed any time a season ends without confetti and celebratory newspaper...

The Virginia Commonwealth Rams will visit the Kansas Jayhawks on Sunday, March 27, 2011. This Virginia Commonwealth Rams vs Kansas Jayhawks NCAA Basketball match will kick-off 2:20 PM ET. Calling 11th-seeded Virginia Commonwealth the new George Mason is the obvious comparison. Yet the Rams see their reflection in something else entirely. Two weeks after VCU star Bradford Burgess was at Five Guys Burgers and Fries because his team didn't even bother watching the NCAA tournament selection show, the...

The Atlanta Thrashers will host the Ottawa Senators on Sunday, March 27, 2011 at the Philips Arena at 2:00 PM ET. Despite an impressive surge over the last month, the Ottawa Senators were eliminated from playoff contention just after their most recent game. The Atlanta Thrashers appear to be on their way to joining them. The Thrashers hope to extend their fading postseason hopes Sunday when they host a Senators team seeking a fifth win in six games. To all the fans of Ottawa Senators and Atlanta...

The Pittsburgh Penguins will host the Florida Panthers on Sunday, March 27, 2011 at the CONSOL Energy Center at 1:00 PM ET. While the Pittsburgh Penguins' offense continues to struggle, Marc-Andre Fleury is doing his best to keep his team in contention for the top spot in the Eastern Conference. Fleury will likely be in net as the Penguins try to record a sixth win in seven games overall and fifth in a row at home over the struggling Florida Panthers when the teams meet Sunday. To all the fans...

The Sacramento Kings will travel to Wells Fargo Center to play against Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday, March 27, 2011 at 12:00 PM ET. After blowing a late lead and losing to one of the league's elite teams, the Philadelphia 76ers should have a good chance to bounce back against one of the worst. The 76ers look to win their seventh straight over the Sacramento Kings when the teams meet Sunday at the Wells Fargo Center. To all the fans of Sacramento Kings and Philadelphia 76ers around the world who...

Earlie:r: Featherweight Division Yuriorkis Gamboa vs. Jorge Solis is a Boxing of WBA Super World Featherweight and IBF Featherweight fight on Saturday, March 26, 2011 at Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States live  on HBO TV. Gamboa is the second ranked player and has a 19-0 record so far. With a reach of 65”, he will look to ensure that he can try and knock out the contender as soon as he can. However, Solis has a better height and that should give him some advantage, apart...

UFC Fight Night 24: Noguiera vs Davis (also known as UFC Fight Night 24) is an upcoming mixed martial arts event to be held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on March 26, 2011 at the KeyArena in Seattle, Washington. In the main event of the evening at UFC Fight Night 24, 2008 NCAA Division I champion and potential future contender Phil Davis (8-0) faces his stiffest test to date as he battles Antonio Rogerio Nogueira (19-4) in light heavyweight action. Davis will aim to extend his undefeated...

The Toronto Raptors will travel to STAPLES Center to play against LA Clippers on Saturday, March 26, 2011 at 10:30 PM ET. Having recorded only one win away from home over nearly three months, the Toronto Raptors are threatening to match their worst single-season road record in franchise history. The Raptors, though, could have a chance to avoid that dubious feat in their next game. Following one of its most lopsided defeats this season, Toronto will try to bounce back with its sixth consecutive...

The Edmonton Oilers will host the Calgary Flames on Saturday, March 26, 2011 at the Rexall Place at 10:00 PM ET. A frustrating stretch has left the playoff hopes of the Calgary Flames close to being extinguished. The Flames complete a four-game trip Saturday night when they try to hand the punchless Edmonton Oilers a ninth straight loss. To all the fans of Calgary Flames and Edmonton Oilers around the world who don't have a chance to visit the stadium but don’t want to miss the live game of your...

The Phoenix Coyotes will host the San Jose Sharks on Saturday, March 26, 2011 at the Jobing.com Arena at 9:00 PM ET. The Phoenix Coyotes and first-place San Jose Sharks are separated by two points in the race for the Pacific Division crown. For the Coyotes to capture the franchise's first division title, they need to figure out a way to win a game in this series. Meeting for the first of three times in the final two weeks of the season, Phoenix looks to avoid losing its eighth straight to the Sharks...

The Dallas Mavericks will travel to EnergySolutions Arena to play against Utah Jazz on Saturday, March 26, 2011 at 9:00 PM ET. The Dallas Mavericks are beginning a critical road trip that could help them move into second place in the Western Conference or drop them as low as fourth. They'll try to get the season-high six-game stretch off to a positive start Saturday night when they visit the slumping Utah Jazz with a chance to sweep the four-game season series. To all the fans of Dallas Mavericks...

The Chicago Bulls will travel to Bradley Center to play against Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday, March 26, 2011 at 8:30 PM ET. The Milwaukee Bucks are trying their best to move into playoff position. Their first victory over the Eastern Conference-leading Chicago Bulls this season would certainly help that cause. Looking for their fourth win in five games, the Bucks try to avoid being swept in the season series by the surging Bulls on Saturday night at the Bradley Center. To all the fans of Chicago...

The Chicago Blackhawks will host the Anaheim Ducks on Saturday, March 26, 2011 at the United Center at 8:30 PM ET. With the standings in the Western Conference still tight, neither the Chicago Blackhawks nor the Anaheim Ducks can afford a loss -- especially to each other. The Blackhawks look to win their seventh straight home game when they meet the Ducks in another big conference showdown Saturday night. To all the fans of Anaheim Ducks and Chicago Blackhawks around the world who don't have a...

The Minnesota Wild will host the St. Louis Blues on Saturday, March 26, 2011 at the Xcel Energy Center at 8:00 PM ET. With just nine goals during a franchise-worst seven-game losing streak, the Minnesota Wild have all but fallen out of playoff contention. A home-and-home series against the St. Louis Blues could help the Wild keep their fading postseason hopes alive. Minnesota will try to snap its skid and win its fourth in a row in this matchup Saturday night at Xcel Energy Center. To all the...

The Nashville Predators will host the Dallas Stars on Saturday, March 26, 2011 at the Bridgestone Arena at 8:00 PM ET. The Nashville Predators are on a five-game winning streak, but in the crowded Western Conference playoff standings, that still hasn't left them with much breathing room. The Predators will try to create more cushion between themselves and the ninth-place Dallas Stars when the teams meet in Nashville on Saturday night. To all the fans of Dallas Stars and Nashville Predators around...

The NY Islanders will host the Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday, March 26, 2011 at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum at 7:00 PM ET. A bit of a rough week might have the Philadelphia Flyers feeling thankful for two things -- a matchup with the New York Islanders and no shootouts in the playoffs. Following shootout losses to their top two challengers for the Eastern Conference lead, the Flyers go for their 20th win in 21 meetings with the last-place Islanders on Saturday night at Nassau Coliseum. To...

The Montreal Canadiens will host the Washington Capitals on Saturday, March 26, 2011 at the Bell Centre at 7:00 PM ET. Locked into a tight Eastern Conference playoff race, the Montreal Canadiens may have picked the wrong time for a scoring drought -- especially with one of the league's top teams coming to town. The Washington Capitals end their six-game road trip Saturday night in Montreal as they continue their pursuit of the conference's top seed without Alexander Ovechkin. To all the fans of...

The Carolina Hurricanes will host the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday, March 26, 2011 at the RBC Center at 7:00 PM ET. While Tampa Bay appears to be in good shape to make the playoffs for the first time in four years, Carolina is just trying to keep its postseason hopes alive. Playing more like a playoff contender than the struggling Lightning, the Hurricanes look for a fourth straight victory by beating their Southeast Division foe for the second time in as many nights when they conclude a home-and-home...

The Detroit Red Wings will host the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday, March 26, 2011 at the Joe Louis Arena at 7:00 PM ET. The Toronto Maple Leafs are attempting to ride a late surge toward their first playoff berth in six seasons. Detroit Red Wings coach Mike Babcock, meanwhile, has a much simpler goal for his club. Detroit is hoping to get healthy before what could be its 20th consecutive postseason appearance, but it's had trouble beating Toronto recently even with a more complete lineup. To...

The Buffalo Sabres will host the New Jersey Devils on Saturday, March 26, 2011 at the HSBC Arena at 7:00 PM ET. The New Jersey Devils made a valiant run to enter the playoff conversation, but a recent slide has them on the brink of elimination. The Buffalo Sabres, meanwhile, hope to continue their push toward a postseason spot. The teams meet Saturday night in Buffalo, where the Devils have not lost in regulation in nearly four years. To all the fans of New Jersey Devils and Buffalo Sabres around...

The Indiana Pacers will travel to The Palace of Auburn Hills to play against Detroit Pistons on Saturday, March 26, 2011 at 7:30 PM ET. The Indiana Pacers' postseason hopes were dealt a slight blow with an uninspiring performance against a lowly opponent. Fortunately for the Pacers, they've had better games against the next team they'll face. As it tries to add to its lead for the Eastern Conference's final playoff berth, Indiana will try to continue its recent success against the host Detroit...

The New York Knicks will travel to Time Warner Cable Arena to play against Charlotte Bobcats on Saturday, March 26, 2011 at 7:00 PM ET. The Charlotte Bobcats' come-from-behind victory Friday in Boston shocked their head coach. The New York Knicks' latest struggles have come as a surprise to most everyone. Charlotte looks to continue its push toward the postseason Saturday night when it hosts reeling New York. To all the fans of New York Knicks and Charlotte Bobcats around the world who don't have...

The New Jersey Nets will travel to Philips Arena to play against Atlanta Hawks on Saturday, March 26, 2011 at 7:00 PM ET. The Atlanta Hawks might be on the verge of a fourth straight postseason appearance, but they certainly have not played like a playoff contender of late. Despite their recent struggles, the Hawks can clinch a playoff spot with a fifth consecutive home victory over the New Jersey Nets on Saturday night. To all the fans of New Jersey Nets and Atlanta Hawks around the world who...

The Arizona Wildcats will visit the Connecticut Huskies on Saturday, March 26, 2011. This Arizona Wildcats vs Connecticut Huskies NCAA Basketball match will kick-off 7:05 PM ET. To all the fans of Arizona Wildcats and Connecticut Huskies around the world who don't have a chance to visit the stadium but don’t want to miss the live game of your favorite NCAA basketball teams you can still watch Arizona Wildcats vs Connecticut Huskies basketball match on some live streaming site online like Justin.tv,...

The Butler Bulldogs will visit the Florida Gators on Saturday, March 26, 2011. This Butler Bulldogs vs Florida Gators NCAA Basketball match will kick-off 4:30 PM ET. To all the fans of Butler Bulldogs and Florida Gators around the world who don't have a chance to visit the stadium but don’t want to miss the live game of your favorite NCAA basketball teams you can still watch Butler Bulldogs vs Florida Gators basketball match on some live streaming site online like Justin.tv, Ustream and Sopcast...

The Los Angeles Kings will host the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday, March 26, 2011 at the STAPLES Center at 4:00 PM ET. The Los Angeles Kings are coming off a game in which they gained ground on the Pacific Division leader but feel they should have made up more. They could make up for it with upcoming games against the league's two worst teams. Los Angeles opens that two-game stretch Saturday at Staples Center, looking to run its point streak versus the Colorado Avalanche to nine. To all the fans...

The Boston Bruins will host the NY Rangers on Saturday, March 26, 2011 at the TD Garden at 1:00 PM ET. The Boston Bruins sent a resounding message to one potential first-round playoff opponent and Original Six rival in their last game. They'd like to do the same Saturday. The Bruins look to cap a perfect three-game homestand and move closer to clinching the Northeast Division title as they face the New York Rangers in a possible marquee matchup of goaltenders. To all the fans of NY Rangers and...

The LA Clippers will travel to STAPLES Center to play against LA Lakers on Friday, March 25, 2011 at 10:30 PM ET. Kobe Bryant helped the Los Angeles Lakers survive two close calls without Andrew Bynum. They should be glad to have him back Friday night. Bynum is expected to return from his suspension and provide an inside presence against Blake Griffin when the Lakers try to capture the season series from the Los Angeles Clippers. To all the fans of LA Clippers and LA Lakers around the world who...

The Toronto Raptors will travel to ORACLE Arena to play against Golden State Warriors on Friday, March 25, 2011 at 10:30 PM ET. The Golden State Warriors are mired in a six-game losing streak, but may be hosting the right opponent to break out. The Warriors have won six straight at home against the Toronto Raptors heading into Friday night's matchup in Oakland. To all the fans of Toronto Raptors and Golden State Warriors around the world who don't have a chance to visit the stadium but don’t want...

The San Antonio Spurs will travel to Rose Garden to play against Portland Trailblazers on Friday, March 25, 2011 at 10:00 PM ET. Portland Trail Blazers forward LaMarcus Aldridge helped beat the San Antonio Spurs with one of his best career performances in the teams' most recent meeting. With the Spurs lacking the inside presence of Tim Duncan this time, Aldridge and the Blazers may be due for another productive effort. Portland looks to keep pace in the Western Conference playoff race Friday night...

The New Orleans Hornets will travel to US Airways Center to play against Phoenix Suns on Friday, March 25, 2011 at 10:00 PM ET. The Phoenix Suns are on the outside looking in at the Western Conference playoff picture and are running out of time to gain the necessary ground. The New Orleans Hornets won't have leading scorer David West around down the stretch as they attempt to hang on to their postseason spot. Phoenix hosts New Orleans on Friday night in a matchup of teams coming off less-than-ideal...

The Virginia Commonwealth Rams will visit the Florida State Seminoles on Friday, March 25, 2011. This Virginia Commonwealth Rams vs Florida State Seminoles NCAA Basketball match will kick-off 9:57 PM ET. To all the fans of Virginia Commonwealth Rams and Florida State Seminoles around the world who don't have a chance to visit the stadium but don’t want to miss the live game of your favorite NCAA basketball teams you can still watch Virginia Commonwealth Rams vs Florida State Seminoles basketball...

The Kentucky Wildcats will visit the Ohio State Buckeyes on Friday, March 25, 2011. This Kentucky Wildcats vs Ohio State Buckeyes NCAA Basketball match will kick-off 9:45 PM ET. To all the fans of Kentucky Wildcats and Ohio State Buckeyes around the world who don't have a chance to visit the stadium but don’t want to miss the live game of your favorite NCAA basketball teams you can still watch Kentucky Wildcats vs Ohio State Buckeyes basketball match on some live streaming site online like Justin.tv,...

The Washington Wizards will travel to Pepsi Center to play against Denver Nuggets on Friday, March 25, 2011 at 9:00 PM ET. The Denver Nuggets haven't lost at home since early February, and they've routinely routed sub-.500 opponents at the Pepsi Center since Carmelo Anthony was traded. There's little reason to believe anything will change with a visit from the Washington Wizards. The Nuggets look to win their ninth straight at home and maintain their hold on the Western Conference's fifth seed...

The Minnesota Timberwolves will travel to Oklahoma City Arena to play against Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday, March 25, 2011 at 8:00 PM ET. As the Oklahoma City Thunder set their sights on a Northwest Division title and home-court advantage in the first round of the playoffs, the Minnesota Timberwolves face the possibility of being without their top player for the remainder of another disappointing season. The host Thunder can move closer to achieving both feats with a ninth consecutive victory...

The Memphis Grizzlies will travel to United Center to play against Chicago Bulls on Friday, March 25, 2011 at 8:00 PM ET. A victory by the Memphis Grizzlies in their latest contest benefited the Chicago Bulls in their quest for the top seed in the Eastern Conference. The Bulls will now look to snap the Grizzlies' three-game winning streak by recording their 14th consecutive home victory Friday night. To all the fans of Memphis Grizzlies and Chicago Bulls around the world who don't have a chance...

The Richmond Spiders will visit the Kansas Jayhawks on Friday, March 25, 2011. This Richmond Spiders vs Kansas Jayhawks NCAA Basketball match will kick-off 7:27 PM ET. To all the fans of Richmond Spiders and Kansas Jayhawks around the world who don't have a chance to visit the stadium but don’t want to miss the live game of your favorite NCAA basketball teams you can still watch Richmond Spiders vs Kansas Jayhawks basketball match on some live streaming site online like Justin.tv, Ustream and Sopcast...

The Richmond Spiders will visit the Kansas Jayhawks on Friday, March 25, 2011. This Richmond Spiders vs Kansas Jayhawks NCAA Basketball match will kick-off 7:27 PM ET. To all the fans of Richmond Spiders and Kansas Jayhawks around the world who don't have a chance to visit the stadium but don’t want to miss the live game of your favorite NCAA basketball teams you can still watch Richmond Spiders vs Kansas Jayhawks basketball match on some live streaming site online like Justin.tv, Ustream and Sopcast...

The Marquette Golden Eagles will visit the North Carolina Tar Heels on Friday, March 25, 2011. This Marquette Golden Eagles vs North Carolina Tar Heels NCAA Basketball match will kick-off 7:15 PM ET. To all the fans of Marquette Golden Eagles and North Carolina Tar Heels around the world who don't have a chance to visit the stadium but don’t want to miss the live game of your favorite NCAA basketball teams you can still watch Marquette Golden Eagles vs North Carolina Tar Heels basketball match...

The Milwaukee Bucks will travel to Madison Square Garden to play against New York Knicks on Friday, March 25, 2011 at 7:30 PM ET. Amar'e Stoudemire and coach Mike D'Antoni think fatigue is the New York Knicks' problem. Carmelo Anthony just wants everyone to relax. A win could relieve some of the mounting pressure on all of them, and end a four-game slide. The Knicks attempt to avoid another poor performance against the Milwaukee Bucks as they conclude their season series at Madison Square Garden...

The Philadelphia 76ers will travel to AmericanAirlines Arena to play against Miami Heat on Friday, March 25, 2011 at 7:30 PM ET. The Philadelphia 76ers won't catch the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference standings, and they're doing everything possible to avoid facing their trio of superstars in a first-round playoff matchup. Miami's recent dominance of Philadelphia furthers that notion. The visiting 76ers continue their pursuit of the conference's fifth seed Friday night and hope to end a six-game...

The Detroit Pistons will travel to Quicken Loans Arena to play against Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday, March 25, 2011 at 7:30 PM ET. Due in large part to their inability to stop anyone, the Detroit Pistons haven't won on the road since before the All-Star break. Visiting a team that has trouble scoring -- and the site of their last victory away from home -- could help them solve those troubles. The Pistons try to snap their seven-game road skid Friday night in Cleveland, where the punchless Cavaliers...

The Charlotte Bobcats will travel to TD Garden to play against Boston Celtics on Friday, March 25, 2011 at 7:30 PM ET. The Boston Celtics feel they need to do a better job of getting leading scorer Paul Pierce involved. The Charlotte Bobcats, meanwhile, aren't sure what to expect from their leading scorer, Stephen Jackson. The Celtics will try to improve to 22-0 at home against Eastern Conference opponents Friday night when they meet the Bobcats, who could be without Jackson. To all the fans of...

The New Jersey Nets will travel to Amway Center to play against Orlando Magic on Friday, March 25, 2011 at 7:00 PM ET. Prior to his team's latest victory, Orlando Magic coach Stan Van Gundy asked the media to hold off on voting for the league's MVP until they've taken a good look at Dwight Howard. Judging by his recent home performances against the New Jersey Nets, the star center could make another case for himself Friday night. To all the fans of New Jersey Nets and Orlando Magic around the...

The Sacramento Kings will travel to Conseco Fieldhouse to play against Indiana Pacers on Friday, March 25, 2011 at 7:00 PM ET. Tyler Hansbrough's return to the starting lineup has helped the Indiana Pacers build a sizable lead for the Eastern Conference's final playoff berth. It's Danny Granger, though, who has excelled in recent matchups with the Sacramento Kings. The Pacers will try to take another step toward ending their playoff drought Friday night by topping the visiting Kings, who could...

The Atlanta Thrashers will host the Vancouver Canucks on Friday, March 25, 2011 at the Philips Arena at 7:30 PM ET. To all the fans of Vancouver Canucks and Atlanta Thrashers around the world who don't have a chance to visit the stadium but don’t want to miss the live game of your favorite NHL hockey teams you can still watch Canucks vs Thrashers hockey match on some live streaming site online like Justin.tv, Ustream and Sopcast Channels. Don't miss this action-packed match up because we all know...

The Tampa Bay Lightning will host the Carolina Hurricanes on Friday, March 25, 2011 at the St. Pete Times Forum at 7:30 PM ET. An extended offensive slump has created plenty of concern for the Tampa Bay Lightning as they prepare for the playoffs. The Carolina Hurricanes are simply hoping to get there. Both Southeast Division rivals have reason for urgency Friday night when they begin a home-and-home set at the St. Pete Times Forum. To all the fans of Carolina Hurricanes and Tampa Bay Lightning...

The Ottawa Senators will host the Washington Capitals on Friday, March 25, 2011 at the Scotiabank Place at 7:30 PM ET. By topping one of the NHL's best teams, the Washington Capitals showed they can perhaps endure without two-time MVP Alex Ovechkin. The red-hot Capitals will try to keep rolling against one of the league's worst clubs and move into a tie atop the Eastern Conference when they face the Ottawa Senators on Friday night. To all the fans of Washington Capitals and Ottawa Senators around...

The Buffalo Sabres will host the Florida Panthers on Friday, March 25, 2011 at the HSBC Arena at 7:30 PM ET. The Buffalo Sabres are trying to pad their lead for the final playoff position in the Eastern Conference, and Ryan Miller is likely to make a big difference. He should get a chance to help the team do that Friday night when the Sabres host the punchless Florida Panthers, who have been blanked through the first two games of a five-game road trip. To all the fans of Florida Panthers and Buffalo...

The Pittsburgh Penguins will host the New Jersey Devils on Friday, March 25, 2011 at the CONSOL Energy Center at 7:00 PM ET. The Pittsburgh Penguins still have some ground to make up if they plan on winning the Atlantic Division, but they're at least within reach. The New Jersey Devils can't say the same about their valiant push to make the postseason. Pittsburgh tries to use the momentum from an impressive win to inch closer to the division lead Friday night against the visiting Devils, who have...

The Philippine Azkals and the Bangladesh Bengal Tigers will meet at the Aung San Stadium in Yangon (Rangoon), Myanmar on Friday, March 25, 2011. This Philippine Azkals vs Bangladesh Bengal Tigers: AFC Challenge Cup 2011 showdown will kick-off at exactly 5:00 PM. To all the fans of Philippine Azkals and Bangladesh Bengal Tigers around the world who don't have a chance to visit the stadium but don’t want to miss the live game of your favorite soccer teams you can still watch Philippine Azkals vs...

The Los Angeles Kings will host the San Jose Sharks on Thursday, March 24, 2011 at the STAPLES Center at 10:30 PM ET. The San Jose Sharks can still realistically finish as high as second in the Western Conference, but that's not completely in their control. Their fate in the Pacific Division certainly is. Riding a four-game winning streak and with a three-point cushion atop the Pacific, the Sharks play their final eight games against division rivals beginning with Thursday night's stop at Staples...

The Phoenix Coyotes will host the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday, March 24, 2011 at the Jobing.com Arena at 10:00 PM ET. With three games left against the Pacific Division leader, the Phoenix Coyotes have a good shot to finish in first place. For those games to matter, the Coyotes will likely have to take care of business against the few lesser opponents they have left. Phoenix continues its season-high six-game homestand with one of those matchups Thursday night, closing out its season series...

The Butler Bulldogs will visit the Wisconsin Badgers on Thursday, March 24, 2011. This Butler Bulldogs vs Wisconsin Badgers NCAA Basketball match will kick-off 9:57 PM ET. To all the fans of Butler Bulldogs and Wisconsin Badgers around the world who don't have a chance to visit the stadium but don’t want to miss the live game of your favorite NCAA basketball teams you can still watch Butler Bulldogs vs Wisconsin Badgers basketball match on some live streaming site online like Justin.tv, Ustream...

The Arizona Wildcats will visit the Duke Blue Devils on Thursday, March 24, 2011. This Arizona Wildcats vs Duke Blue Devils NCAA Basketball match will kick-off 9:45 PM ET. To all the fans of Arizona Wildcats and Duke Blue Devils around the world who don't have a chance to visit the stadium but don’t want to miss the live game of your favorite NCAA basketball teams you can still watch Arizona Wildcats vs Duke Blue Devils basketball match on some live streaming site online like Justin.tv, Ustream...

The New Orleans Hornets will travel to EnergySolutions Arena to play against Utah Jazz on Thursday, March 24, 2011 at 9:00 PM ET. The Utah Jazz are nearing the end of a season in which their Hall of Fame coach abruptly resigned, and their star point guard with whom he clashed was traded away. Now, they're in danger of missing the playoffs for the first time in five seasons -- and a growing list of injuries isn't helping matters. To all the fans of New Orleans Hornets and Utah Jazz around the world...

The Colorado Avalanche will host the Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday, March 24, 2011 at the Pepsi Center at 9:00 PM ET. The Toronto Maple Leafs still have a chance to earn their first postseason berth in seven years. Beating a Colorado Avalanche team that's settling into its role as spoiler would help. Toronto looks to run its winning streak to three Thursday night when it faces the Avalanche, who will also try to win their third straight following their first victory in Denver in nearly two months. To...

The Nashville Predators will host the Anaheim Ducks on Thursday, March 24, 2011 at the Bridgestone Arena at 8:00 PM ET. After initially struggling with top goaltender Jonas Hiller sidelined, the Anaheim Ducks quickly found their groove. The Ducks will try to keep rolling with Hiller expected to start for the first time in more than a month Thursday night at the surging Nashville Predators in a key matchup for the Western Conference playoff race. To all the fans of Anaheim Ducks and Nashville Predators...

The St. Louis Blues will host the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday, March 24, 2011 at the Scottrade Center at 8:00 PM ET. The St. Louis Blues' hopes of returning to the postseason have all but disappeared, but they do have a good opportunity to win their next game. Returning from their longest road trip of the season, the Blues will try to take advantage of the last-place Edmonton Oilers on Thursday night. To all the fans of Edmonton Oilers and St. Louis Blues around the world who don't have a chance...

The Minnesota Timberwolves will travel to American Airlines Center to play against Dallas Mavericks on Thursday, March 24, 2011 at 8:30 PM ET. Though he's no longer an All-Star caliber player and he's fairly new to the Dallas Mavericks, Peja Stojakovic returning could be a key factor in helping the team climb out of its funk. The Mavericks try for an 18th win in 19 games over the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves, who will be missing Kevin Love as the teams close their season series Thursday night. To...

The Brigham Young Cougars will visit the Florida Gators on Thursday, March 24, 2011. This Brigham Young Cougars vs Florida Gators NCAA Basketball match will kick-off 7:27 PM ET. To all the fans of Brigham Young Cougars and Florida Gators around the world who don't have a chance to visit the stadium but don’t want to miss the live game of your favorite NCAA basketball teams you can still watch Brigham Young Cougars vs Florida Gators basketball match on some live streaming site online like Justin.tv,...

The Connecticut Huskies will visit the San Diego State Aztecs on Thursday, March 24, 2011. This Connecticut Huskies vs San Diego State Aztecs NCAA Basketball match will kick-off 7:15 PM ET. To all the fans of Connecticut Huskies and San Diego State Aztecs around the world who don't have a chance to visit the stadium but don’t want to miss the live game of your favorite NCAA basketball teams you can still watch Connecticut Huskies vs San Diego State Aztecs basketball match on some live streaming...

The Philadelphia Flyers will host the Pittsburgh Penguins on Thursday, March 24, 2011 at the Wells Fargo Center at 7:00 PM ET. The Philadelphia Flyers made it to the Stanley Cup finals last spring, but they haven't known what it's like to win an Atlantic Division title since the league's pre-lockout days. With a win over the Pittsburgh Penguins, they'll be awfully close to finding out. Already with a game in hand on the Penguins, the Flyers can open up a commanding seven-point division lead with...

The NY Rangers will host the Ottawa Senators on Thursday, March 24, 2011 at the Madison Square Garden at 7:00 PM ET. After narrowly missing out on the playoffs in 2009-10, Henrik Lundqvist is doing his best to make sure the New York Rangers reach the postseason. If his most recent effort is any indication, the Rangers won't have much to worry about. Coming off his league-leading 10th shutout, Lundqvist could help New York continue its season-best winning streak when it hosts the Eastern Conference-worst...

The NY Islanders will host the Atlanta Thrashers on Thursday, March 24, 2011 at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum at 7:00 PM ET. Midway through December, the Atlanta Thrashers held sole possession of first place in the Southeast Division while the New York Islanders had lost 21 of 23 games. Both clubs have since drifted towards mediocrity. New York hosts Atlanta on Wednesday night in a matchup of teams likely to miss the Eastern Conference playoffs. To all the fans of Atlanta Thrashers vs...