TV Weekend 9.5.14 - 9.6.14

By @neveRWilliams

COLLEGE FOOTBALL
Pittsburgh @ Boston College (Friday, ESPN, 7 PM)

Missouri @ Toledo (Saturday, ESPN, 12 PM)
Oklahoma @ Tulsa (Saturday, ESPN 2, 12 PM)
Akron @ Penn State (Saturday, ABC/ESPN 2, 12 PM)
Western Illinois @ Wisconsin (Saturday, Big Ten Network, 12 PM)
Florida Atlantic @ Alabama (Saturday, SEC Network, 12 PM)

USC @ Stanford (Saturday, ABC, 3:30 PM)
Missouri State @ Oklahoma State (Saturday, FOX Sports Ohio/Regional FOX Sports, 3:30 PM)
Nicholls State @ Arkansas (Saturday, SEC Network, 4 PM)
Mississippi @ Vanderbilt (Saturday, ESPN, 4:30 PM)

Michigan State @ Oregon (Saturday, FOX, 6:30 PM)
Michigan @ Notre Dame (Saturday, NBC, 7:30 PM)
The Citadel @ Florida State (Saturday, FOX Sports Ohio/Regional FOX Sports, 7:30 PM)
BYU @ Texas (Saturday, FOX Sports, 7:30 PM)
Sam Houston State @ LSU (Saturday, SEC Network, 7:30 PM)

Virginia Tech @ Ohio State (Saturday, ESPN, 8 PM)

MLB
White Sox @ Indians (Friday, STO, 7 PM)
Diamondbacks @ Dodgers OR Astros @ Athletics (Friday, MLB Network, 10 PM)

Giants @ Tigers (Saturday, FOX, 1 PM)
Royals @ Yankees (Saturday, FOX Sports 1, 4 PM)
White Sox @ Indians (Saturday, STO, 7 PM)
Cardinals @ Brewers OR Angels @ Twins (Saturday, MLB Network, 7 PM)

FIBA WORLD CUP BASKETBALL
Round of 16: USA vs Mexico (Saturday, ESPN 2/NBA TV, 10 AM)
Round of 16: Croatia vs France (Saturday, NBA TV, 12 PM)
Round of 16: Senagal vs Spain (Saturday, NBA TV, 4 PM)

TENNIS
2014 US Open, Men's Semifinals (Saturday, CBS, 12 PM)

GOLF
BMW Championship, Third Round (Saturday, NBC, 3 PM)

BOXING
Adrien Broner vs Emmanuel Taylor (Saturday, Showtime, 9:25 PM)

SOCCER
MLS: Colorado Rapids @ Los Angeles Galaxy (Friday, NBC Sports, 10:30 PM)
MLS: Sporting Kansas City @ New York Red Bulls (Saturday, NBC Sports, 7:30 PM)

MMA
UFC Fight Night Jacare vs. Mousasi, Prelims (Friday, FOX Sports 1, 7 PM)
Bellator MMA Live (Friday, Spike, 8 PM)

NASCAR
Nationwide Series, Virginia529 College Savings 250 (Friday, ESPN 2, 7:30 PM)
Sprint Cup, Federated Auto Parts 400 (Saturday, ABC, 7:30 PM)

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WWE Friday Night Smackdown (Friday, SyFy, 8 PM)

Doctor Who (Saturday, BBC America, 8 PM)
The Brittany Murphy Story (Saturday, Lifetime, 8 PM)
Hell On Wheels (Saturday, AMC, 9 PM)
Outlander (Saturday, STARZ, 9 PM)
Intruders (Saturday, BBC America, 10 PM)

TV Weekend 8.29.14 - 8.30.14

By @neveRWilliams

COLLEGE FOOTBALL
BYU @ Connecticut (Friday, ESPN, 7 PM)
Jacksonville State @ Michigan State (Friday, Big Ten Network, 7:30 PM)
Colorado State vs Colorado (Friday, FOX Sports 1, 9 PM)
UNLV @ Arizona (Friday, ESPN, 10:30 PM)

Central Florida vs. Penn State, in Ireland (Saturday, ESPN 2, 8:30 AM)
Navy vs. Ohio State (Saturday, CBS SporsNet, 12 PM)
UCLA @ Virginia (Saturday, ESPN, 12 PM)
Appalachian State @ Michigan (Saturday, ESPN 2, 12 PM)
Indiana State @ Indiana (Saturday, ESPNews, 12 PM)
Western Michigan @ Purdue (Saturday, ESPNU, 12 PM)
North Dakota State @ Iowa State (Saturday, FOX Sports 1, 12 PM)

Alabama @ West Virginia (Saturday, ABC, 3:30 PM)
Rice @ Notre Dame (Saturday, NBC, 3:30 PM)
South Dakota State @ Missouri (Saturday, ESPNU, 3:30 PM)
California @ Northwestern (Saturday, ESPN 2, 3:30 PM)
Arkansas @ Auburn (Saturday, SEC Network, 4 PM)
Clemson @ Georgia (Saturday, ESPN, 5:30 PM)

Northern Arizona @ San Diego State (Saturday, CBS SportsNet, 7 PM)
Idaho @ Florida (Saturday, ESPNU, 7 PM)
Fresno State @ USC (Saturday, FOX, 7:30 PM)
Florida State vs. Oklahoma (Saturday, ABC, 8 PM)
LSU vs. Wisconsin (Saturday, ESPN, 9 PM)
Washington @ Hawaii (Saturday, CBS SportsNet, 10:30 PM)

MLB
Yankees @ Blue Jays OR Reds @ Pirates (Friday, MLB Network, 7 PM)
Indians @ Royals (Friday, STO, 8 PM)

Yankees @ Blue Jays OR Tigers @ White Sox (Saturday, MLB Network, 1 PM)
Reds @ Pirates (Saturday, FOX Sports 1, 4 PM)
Indians @ Royals (Saturday, STO, 7 PM)
Brewers @ Giants OR Nationals @ Mariners (Saturday, MLB Network, 9 PM)

FIBA WORLD CUP BASKETBALL
France vs. Brazil (Saturday, NBA TV, 12 PM)
Finland vs. United States (Saturday, ESPN, 3:30 PM)

TENNIS
2014 US Open, Men's Second Round and Women's Third Round (Friday, ESPN 2, 6 PM)
2014 US Open, Men's and Women's Third Round (Saturday, CBS, 11 AM)
2014 US Open, Men's and Women's Third Round (Saturday, CBS SportsNet, 3:30 PM)

WNBA PLAYOFFS
Minnesota Lynx @ Phoenix Mercury (Friday, NBA TV, 10 PM)
Chicago Sky @ Indiana Fever (Saturday, NBA TV, 7 PM)

SOCCER
MLS: Houston Dynamo @ Sporting Kansas City (Friday, NBC Sports, 8 PM)
English Premier League: Manchester City FC vs. Stoke City FC (Saturday, NBC Sports, 10 AM)
English Premier League: Everton FC vs. Chelsea FC (Saturday, NBC, 12:30 PM)

MMA
UFC 177 Prelims: Dillashaw vs. Soto (Renan Barao was replaced) (Saturday, FOX Sports 1, 8 PM)

NASCAR
Nationwide Series, Great Clips 300 (Saturday, ESPN 2, 7:30 PM)

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WWE Friday Night Smackdown (Friday, SyFy, 8 PM)

Doctor Who (Saturday, BBC America, 8 PM)
Hell On Wheels (Saturday, AMC, 9 PM)
Outlander (Saturday, STARZ, 9 PM)
Intruders (Saturday, BBC America, 10 PM)

The Raven Report 8.27.14

-Its officially time to spread the "Love" in Cleveland. Yesterday, the Cavaliers held an introductory press conference for the recently acquired ex-Timberwolves forward Kevin Love. Love said that LeBron James called him after he made his decision to return to Cleveland in hopes of Love joining him. GM David Griffin mentioned that the Cavs have been trying to trade for Love for over a year. Though he is only under contract through this next season, Love did say that he was committed to Cleveland for the long term and wants to win championships here. Minnesota Timberwolves owner Glen Taylor said that he thinks Cleveland will "expose stuff like Love not playing much defense on their team". Personally, I feel that Love WILL play defense because he has renewed motivation and a breath of fresh air getting out of the basketball hell that is Minnesota. Mr. Taylor needs to worry about bringing a winning season to his own team this decade.

-In the final tune up for the FIBA World Cup of Basketball, the USA defeated Slovenia 101-71 in Bilbao, Spain. Anthony Davis led the way with 18 points and 11 rebounds. Cavaliers point guard Kyrie Irving added 13. Davis and Kenneth Faried have been dominate forces in the paint. Team USA will open up against Finland on Saturday. A potential matchup versus Spain wouldn't come until September 14. Spain is definitely going to be a challenge with their roster that includes Pau Gasol, Marc Gasol, Serge Ibaka, Ricky Rubio and others.

-In 10 innings, Zach Walters and the Cleveland Indians defeated the Chicago White Sox 8-6. Walters banged a two-run homer in the 10th to put the Tribe over. Bryan Shaw put in 2 and a third scoreless innings of work in relief to gain the win. Tonight, Tribe ace Corey Kluber will start about Chicago's Hector Noesi. Game time at 8 PM.

-ESPN's Adam Schefter reported that the NFL has made its decision on the appeal for Browns' WR Josh Gordon. An announcement should finally come soon. I'm only saying soon because every time a date has been said, nothing has happened. On a related note, Gordon's hearing for a July DWI in North Carolina was rescheduled to November 18.

-The NFL fined the Seattle Seahawks $200,000 and coach Pete Carroll $100,000 and will lose 2 double practices in 2015 for violating no-contact rules in offseason practices.

-Italian soccer star Mario Balotelli was transferred (traded) from AC Milan to Liverpool last week for £16million, about $26.5million in American dollars. He is expected to make his debut for Liverpool at Tottenham on Sunday.

-US soccer star goalkeeper Tim Howard is taking a break from soccer for a year. The 35-year-old Howard will not play again for the United States until September 2015. On Monday, Howard signed a book deal, so be on the lookout for that.

- In some entertainment news, comedian Mike Epps has been cast to play legendary comedian Richard Pryor. It's being brought to the big screen by Lee Daniels (The Butler, Monster's Ball, Precious) and Oprah Winfrey. Oprah will also star in the movie as Pryor's grandma. Before his 2005 death, Pryor himself endorsed Epps to play him on film.