Mike Judge: Time for a summer hiatus
Column by Mike Judge
WeekendWatchdog.blogspot.com
I’m going to take a break from the Watchdog for the next few weeks while I enjoy summer vacation with my sons.
I hope to resume weekly updates as football season rolls around at the end of August.
You know your summer sports. Here’s your links. Read more
Mike Judge: Dad’s Weekend
Column by Mike Judge
WeekendWatchdog.blogspot.com
Last year, Father’s Day was a sports feast for dads. This year, you get to add the World Cup to the weekend mix.
The United States plays its second game Friday, meeting Slovenia at 9:30 a.m. on ESPN. That’s the group leading Slovens after the first batch of matches. Germany meets Serbia to open the day at 7 a.m., then England meets Algeria at 2:30 p.m. on ESPN2. Will the Brits be able to keep up with the Yanks in group play?
Saturday opens with the Netherlands vs. Japan at 7 a.m., then it’s Ghana vs. Australia at 9:30 p.m. ABC gets to show Denmark against Cameroon at 2:30 p.m.
Sunday, you’ve got Slovakia vs. Paraguay, then Italy against New Zealand in the morning on ESPN. ABC has favorite Brazil going against Ivory Coast in its afternoon slot.
By the next weekend, the group play will be done and it’s off to the single-elimination round of 16. Read more
Weekend Watchdog: The world arrives in South Africa
Column by Mike Judge
WeekendWatchdog.blogspot.com
It’s an event held every four years, but this time it’s unique.
The World Cup comes to Africa for the first time in its 80-year history, and host South Africa opens play against Mexico Friday at 9:30 a.m. Uruguay takes on France at 2 p.m.
The United States team has its first contest Saturday at 1:30 p.m., facing on England on ABC. Earlier in the day on ESPN, it’s South Korea vs. Greece at 7 a.m. and Argentina-Nigeria at 9:30 a.m.
Sunday, the day begins with Algeria vs. Slovenia at 7 a.m., then Serbia vs. Ghana. ABC brings Germany against Australia at 1:30 p.m.
Play continues daily through the opening round, with the final set for July 11. Read more
Weekend Watchdog: Let the Finals begin
Column by Mike Judge
WeekendWatchdog.blogspot.com
Do you think ABC is happy?
The NBA Finals tip off Thursday at 9 p.m. with the league’s most storied rivalry – Celtics vs. Lakers. Game 2 will be Sunday at 8 p.m.
Getting ready for the series, you’ll see black-and-white matchups from the 1960s. And the Bird vs. Magic rivalry of the 1980s. And maybe a little bit from 2008, when the Celtics won the last Finals meeting. Read more
Happy Birthday, Watchdog!
Posted by Chris Graham
freepress2@ntelos.net
The Weekend Watchdog blog, a weekly roundup of TV sports seen in Central Virginia, celebrates its first anniversary this weekend.
The Watchdog brings readers the information on what professional and college sports will be seen, both on cable and on the air during prime viewing times. With the blog format, hyperlinks allow the reader to quickly learn more about the event or the network calling the action if they wish. Read more
Weekend Watchdog: Who’s on the pole?
Column by Mike Judge
WeekendWatchdog.blogspot.com
The biggest weekend in racing is still a week away. But they are warming up in Indianapolis and Charlotte.
The field of the Indy 500 will be determined Saturday and Sunday in time trials. Versus has the full coverage both days, starting at 11 a.m. Saturday and noon Sunday. Then the 33-car field will be ready for May 30.
Saturday night in Charlotte, NASCAR gets together for it’s all-star race on Speed. Only after lettting the rest of the drivers race for a spot in the final field. There’s four segments to the race, concluding with a 10-lap shootout. Should be plenty of fun. Read more
