Weekend Watchdog: Race day in America
Get yourself strapped in for 1100 miles of racing Sunday.
The Indianapolis 500 gets your day at the track started at 11 a.m. on ABC. After 500 miles, a drink of milk and a kiss of the bricks (thanks for the idea, NASCAR guys), then it’s off to the longest race of the NASCAR schedule. The flag drops on the Coca-Cola 600 in the early evening, with coverage starting at 5:30 p.m. on FOX. Read more
Weekend Watchdog: Triple Crown or not?
What does the Kentucky Derby winner say about a trip to the Winner’s Circle?
I’ll have another.
The Derby winner tries to win the second jewel of the Triple Crown Saturday at the Preakness Stakes.
NBC has coverage starting at 4:30 p.m.
NBC Sports network shows the Black-Eyed Susan Stakes Friday at 4 p.m. Read more
Weekend Watchdog: Visit this lady this Mother’s Day weekend
NASCAR gives its racers off on Mother’s Day – since they visit the “Lady in Black” the night before.
The racers make their visit to Darlington - the track “Too Tough to Tame” – on FOX Saturday at 6:30 p.m. for the Southern 500. The Nationwide racers take on the track Friday at 7 p.m. on ESPN.
Then shut down the garage and take care of Mom on her day. Read more
Weekend Watchdog: Run for the Roses
It’s been 34 years since we’ve had a triple crown winner. Will this be the year?
Twenty horses are scheduled to run in the 138th Kentucky Derby Saturday at 4 p.m. on NBC. Just over two minutes later, only one will have a chance at this year’s Triple Crown.
Bodemeister jumped out of the gate as the early favorite, just ahead of Union Rags. One of them could be remembered like Secretariat, or fade as another trivia answer after their glorious ride.
The fillies race in the Kentucky Oaks Friday at 5 p.m. on NBC Sports network. Read more
Weekend Watchdog: With the first pick …
For several months, we’ve been wondering who will get the first pick in the NFL draft.
And will they take Andrew Luck?
We’ll find out Thursday, when the 2012 NFL draft begins its three-day run on NFL network and the ESPN networks.
The first round begins Thursday at 8 p.m., giving Indianapolis a chance to pick their quarterback of the future. Then the Washington Redskins will select their quarterback of the future. Read more
Weekend Watchdog: Fenway at 100
Oh goody. Another weekend of Red Sox vs. Yankees.
At least this one has history on its side. Friday’s afternoon game on
MLB network marks the 100th anniversary of the first game at Fenway Park – against the New York Highlanders.
Saturday afternoon’s game is part of Fox coverage at 4 p.m. (a few fans will see White Sox vs. Mariners), and ESPN airs the rivals Sunday night at 8 p.m. Read more
Weekend Watchdog: Playoffs on ice
After six months, we’ve sent 14 NHL teams home. The rest have begun their quests for the Stanley Cup.
The NHL playoffs started Wednesday, and continue through the weekend on NBC, CNBC and NBC Sports Network. And on Comcast for Capitals’ fans. The Capitals start their series in Boston Thursday at 7:30 p.m. on Comcast, then Game 2 will be Saturday at 3 p.m. on NBC. Read more
