2017-18 NBA Predictions

Randy Groce, Cleveland Cavaliers & NBA Writer (@Brownsareaweful)
Eastern Conference Finals: Cavs v Wizards
Western Conference Finals: Warriors v Rockets
NBA Finals: Cavs v Warriors, Winner: Cavs
MVP: Kawhi Leonard, changed to LeBron James
Most Improved Player: Joel Embiid
Rookie Of The Year: De'Aaron Fox
Cavs Wins: 57

Cliff Gulley, NBA Writer (@CLG2282)
Eastern Conference Finals: Cavs v Wizards
Western Conference Finals: Warriors v Thunder
NBA Finals: Cavs v Warriors, Winner: Cavs
MVP: LeBron James
Most Improved Player: Dante Exum, changed to Jaylen Brown
Rookie Of The Year: Ben Simmons
Cavs Wins: 62

Pat Luhta, MLB Writer & NCAA Football Writer (@PLuhta)
Eastern Conference Finals: Cavs v Celtics
Western Conference Finals: Warriors v Thunder
NBA Finals: Cavs v Warriors, Winner: Warriors
MVP: John Wall
Most Improved Player: Rodney Hood
Rookie Of The Year: Josh Jackson
Cavs Wins: 58

Jason Disantis, Ohio State Writer, UFC Writer (@JasonInCLE)
Eastern Conference Finals: Cavs v Wizards
Western Conference Finals: Warriors v Thunder
NBA Finals: Cavs v Warriors, Winner: Warriors
MVP: LeBron James
Most Improved Player: Kristaps Porzingis
Rookie Of The Year: Lonzo Ball
Cavs Wins: 57

Pat Tregoning, NCAA Basketball Writer (@PatNShaker)
Eastern Conference Finals: Cavs v Wizards
Western Conference Finals: Warriors v Rockets
NBA Finals: Cavs v Warriors, Winner: Cavs
MVP: James Harden
Most Improved Player: Myles Turner
Rookie Of The Year: Ben Simmons
Cavs Wins: 57

Katelin Marshall, Cleveland Browns & NFL Writer (@KatelinKnowsCLE)
Eastern Conference Finals: Cavs v Celtics
Western Conference Finals: Warriors v Thunder
NBA Finals: Cavs v Warriors, Winner: Cavs
MVP: LeBron James
Most Improved Player: Myles Turner
Rookie Of The Year: Lonzo Ball
Cavs Wins: 55

Jaison Roberts, Pittsburgh Steelers Writer (@Kratoslives)
Eastern Conference Finals: Cavs v Wizards
Western Conference Finals: Warriors v Spurs
NBA Finals: Cavs v Warriors, Winner: Cavs
MVP: LeBron James
Most Improved Player: Derrick Rose
Rookie Of The Year: Jayson Tatum
Cavs Wins: 70

Brandon Albright, Wrestling Writer (@B_Rock1978)
Eastern Conference Finals: Cavs v Celtics
Western Conference Finals: Warriors v Spurs
NBA Finals: Cavs v Spurs, Winner: Spurs
MVP: Russell Westbrook
Most Improved Player: Brandon Ingram
Rookie Of The Year: Lonzo Ball
Cavs Wins: 57

Raven Williams, Editor, Entertainment Writer, Host (@nevaRWilliams)
Eastern Conference Finals: Cavs v Wizards
Western Conference Finals: Warriors v Thunder
NBA Finals: Cavs v Warriors, Winner: Cavs
MVP: Kawhi Leonard
Most Improved Player: Devin Booker
Rookie Of The Year: Dennis Smith Jr.
Cavs Wins: 61

Full Court Press: Did Kevin Durant make the right decision?

By Randy Groce, @ImissWiggins


As the NBA Finals have gone into full swing, I wanted to know "are you still mad at Kevin Durant?" Are we still upset because we feel that he chose the easy path to the finals, or do we understand why he made his decision? It has and will continue to be debated over who's decision was worse, LeBron's or Durant's. My take is Durant joined a team that had already won a title and was one game away from winning another. He also immediately joined the team that had just eliminated him from the playoffs. LeBron didn't join the Celtics so as far as I'm concerned the two are completely different.

We can spend hours going back-and-forth over the details of who's decision was worse but for me it simply comes down to why the decision was made in the first place. It's easy as a fan to sit back and criticize Durant's decision, but have any of you actually taken a second and asked yourself why he left without having a negative response to it?

The first reason I believe he left is the exact same reason I believe LeBron left. He had the unfortunate title of being the "best player without a ring". It's OK to have that moniker at the beginning of your career but when you've gone a few years without winning I think the pressure starts to weigh on you. The other reason I believe he left was because he was tired of playing with Russell Westbrook.

I'm not a Russ hater before anyone assumes that, he's actually my favorite player. I think Russ has an unbelievable will to win and plays as hard as possible when he's on the floor, but both Westbrook and Durant are alpha players, they both need the ball they both feel they have to have the ball, but there's only one ball. They both have had their playoff experiences of coming up big and coming up short but they have never truly played well together when it mattered the most.

Kevin Durant is the second best player in the world so there's no excuse for the OKC Thunder to have lost to the Golden State Warriors last year after building a 3-1 series lead. Sometimes having two top five or two top 10 players on the same team that have the same skill set isn't always a positive. Mix in the fact that they did not have a strong head coach to handle the situation and you can see why the team never hit its full potential.

I've had people point to the relationship between LeBron James and Dwayne Wade and say that if that can work ANYTHING can work. Well, it's not that simple and their situation was rare. For starters, regardless of who was in Miami first and who had a ring first (Wade), EVERYONE knows that wherever LeBron James is it's HIS team. Secondly, Wade and LeBron are real friends who genuinely love each other so for them, playing together was going to be fun. Although Durant had won scoring titles and a MVP, Westbrook still felt he was an equal to Durant, not a sidekick.

We saw this with Kobe and Shaq. They won three titles but still clashed with each other until the team was torn apart. Unfortunately some guys choose ego over team. Regardless of the way it went down Durant would be criticized. Stay in OKC, maybe beat the Warriors then lose to the Cavs and then everyone would say "you can't beat LeBron!". Go to another team they'd say "you're stupid for leaving Russ!". So why not join the team that has the best chance to make it to the Finals, and has a great chance of winning it with you being there? If the Warriors win, the main reason will be Durant. He's the best player on the team, and without him last year they didn't win it all.

Personally, I hate the current state of the NBA. We're basically waiting till June to see Cleveland and Golden State every year. I wouldn't mind that if it was organic, but this is basically a condensed version of the NBA All Star game. If the Warriors win it all, what's the Cavs' next move? Trade for Melo? Try to work a deal for Paul George or Jimmy Butler? Who knows how things would've turned out had Durant chosen the Celtics instead of Golden State. Would have made for a great Eastern Conference Final.

What I do know is Kevin Durant is comfortable with his decision and if he wins, who's to say he's wrong?

Full Court Press: There's Still Hope and Time For The Cavs

By Randy Groce, @ImissWiggins


Coach Ty Lue said no. Lebron said no. Most "experts" and analysts have said no. The question that's being asked is, "should the Cleveland Cavaliers slow the game down and run more half court sets?" Well, I'm not an expert, coach, or a current player but based on what I witnessed in the 2015 and 2016 NBA Finals the Cavaliers absolutely need to slow the game down. Two years ago without Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love the Cavs won two games against the Warriors. Last year fully loaded they beat the Warriors in seven games. So far this year after two games the Cavs have yet to win a game. The difference between this year and the other two Finals' appearances, LeBron controlling the game from the paint.

So far the Warriors' defensive gameplan has been well executed. Let LeBron score, (he was gonna do it regardless)stay glued to the shooters (JR Smith, Kyle Korver, Kevin Love), and either trap or shade a second defender to Kyrie Irving. The gameplan that's been deployed against Kyrie should look familiar. Doc's Celtics and the Spurs have used that strategy against LeBron a few times during his career. It works well against Kyrie because he's not a pass first point guard. He sees it as a challenge and tries to dribble around or through it instead of making the smart basketball play. So far the ball pressure has either made him turn the ball over or take a bad jump shot.

Let's get back to the point of this article. LeBron working out of the post the last two NBA Finals has allowed him to put up some of the most ridiculous numbers we have ever seen from a player on such big stage. What it forces the defense to do is either play him one on one. No small forward in the league can contain him in the paint, so that's either an automatic two points or a foul. Or, it forces the defense to send help and leave some one open. The latter is what has me shaking my head and wondering what the hell is going on?

This is by far the best crop of shooters LeBron has ever been surrounded by. You would think that working down low in the paint while waiting for the double team would be his number one mission. Kick it to an open shooter and then as Mike Breen would say, "BANG". It would also allow the role players to gain some type of confidence if they can hit an open shot or two. We've heard many times before that role players have a more difficult time on the road, so why not do everything possible to make their jobs easier.

Please, don't take what I'm saying as criticism of LeBron. He's doing everything he can, while getting minimal assistance. The problem is the Cavs are loaded with specialists, guys that are only shooters or "hustlers". The Warriors have a stable of guys that simply are very good if not great at basketball. Oh, and they play excellent half court defense. LeBron in the post and ball movement on the perimeter is the remedy for the Cavs issues. We've seen it work in the past, but for some reason they're trying to match the Warriors pace of play which hasn't done much except for tiring them out faster.

It also wouldn't hurt to dust off Derrick Williams and get him off the bench since he's one of the few guys on the team that's under 30 years old and can defend. There's no shame in losing, especially if the opponent is better than you but at least make sure you use every single weapon and strategy to your disposal.

On TV This Week 6/4 - 6/10

By Raven Williams, @nevaRWilliams

SUNDAY 6/4

NBA FINALS
Cavaliers @ Warriors, Game 2 (ABC, 8pm)

MLB
Cardinals @ Cubs (ESPN, 8pm)

SOCCER
MLS: Chicago Fire @ Orlando City SC (FOX Sports 1, 7:30pm)
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Sunday Night with Megan Kelly (NBC, 7pm)
American Ninja Warrior: USA vs. the World (NBC, 8pm)
Fear The Walking Dead, PREMIERE (AMC, 9pm)
Food Network Star, PREMIERE (Food, 9pm)
The Leftovers, FINALE (HBO, 9pm)
Comedy Central's Colossal Clusterfest (Comedy Central, 10pm)
I'm Dying Up Here, PREMIERE (Showtime, 10pm)



MONDAY 6/5

MLB
Cardinals @ Reds OR Giants @ Brewers (MLB, 7pm)
Nationals @ Dodgers (ESPN, 10pm)

NHL STANLEY CUP FINAL
Penguins @ Predators, Game 4 (NBC, 8pm)

COLLEGE SOFTBALL
World Series Game 1: Florida vs. Oklahoma (ESPN, 7pm)
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Gotham, FINALE (FOX, 8pm)
Stitchers, PREMIERE (Freeform, 9pm)
Street Outlaws, FINALE (Discovery, 9pm)
Daytime Divas, PREMIERE (VH1, 10pm)
Incredible Edible America With The Dunhams, PREMIERE (Food, 10pm)



TUESDAY 6/6

MLB
Red Sox @ Yankees OR Pirates @ Orioles (MLB, 7pm)
Indians @ Rockies (STO, 8:30pm)

COLLEGE SOFTBALL
World Series Game 2: Florida vs. Oklahoma (ESPN, 8pm)

WNBA
Washington Mystics @ Dallas Wings (ESPN 2, 8pm)
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America's Got Talent (NBC, 8pm)
Ink Master, PREMIERE (Spike, 10pm)
Devil's Canyon, PREMIERE (Discovery, 10pm)
The Jim Jefferies Show, PREMIERE (Comedy Central, 10:30pm)



WEDNESDAY 6/7

NBA FINALS
Warriors @ Cavaliers, Game 3 (ABC, 9pm)

MLB
Indians @ Rockies (STO, 3pm)
Red Sox @ Yankees OR Pirates @ Orioles (MLB, 7pm)

COLLEGE SOFTBALL
World Series, Game 3: Florida vs. Oklahoma (ESPN, 8pm)

OTHER SPORTS
College Track & Field: NCAA Men's Outdoor Championship Semifinals (ESPN 2, 8:30pm)
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Little Big Shots (NBC, 8pm)
2017 CMT Music Awards (CMT, 8pm)



THURSDAY 6/8

MLB
Red Sox @ Yankees (ESPN, 7pm)

NHL STANLEY CUP FINAL
Predators @ Penguins, Game 5 (NBC, 8pm)

SOCCER
FIFA World Cup 2018 Qualifying: United States vs. Trinidad and Tobago (FOX Sports 1, 8pm)

OTHER SPORTS
College Track & Field: NCAA Men's Outdoor Championship Semifinals (ESPN 2, 8:30pm)
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Mountain Men, PREMIERE (History, 9pm)
Ridiculousness, Tami Roman, Charlemagne Tha God (MTV, 9pm & 9:30pm)
Nick Cannon Presents: Wild 'n Out; Chance The Rapper, Saba (MTV, 10pm)
Queen Of The South, PREMIERE (USA, 10pm)



FRIDAY 6/9

NBA FINALS
Warriors @ Cavaliers, Game 4 (ABC, 9pm)

MLB
White Sox @ Indians (STO, 7pm)
Orioles @ Yankees OR Tigers @ Red Sox (MLB, 7:30pm)

RACING
Camping World Truck Series: Rattlesnake 400 (FOX Sports 1, 8pm)

OTHER SPORTS
College Track & Field: NCAA Men's Outdoor Championship Finals (ESPN, 8:30pm)
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Dark Matter, PREMIERE (Syfy, 8pm)
Wynonna Earp, PREMIERE (Syfy, 10pm)



SATURDAY 6/10

MLB
Rangers @ Nationals OR Mets @ Braves (MLB, 12pm)
Royals @ Padres (FOX Sports 1, 4pm)
White Sox @ Indians (FOX, 7pm)
Reds @ Dodgers OR Blue Jays @ Mariners (MLB, 10pm)

TENNIS
2017 French Open: Women's Final (NBC, 9am)

RACING
XFINITY Series: Pocono 250 (FOX, 1pm)
IndyCar: Rainguard Water Sealers 600 (NBC Sports, 8:30pm)

GOLF
FedEx St. Jude Classic, Third Round (CBS, 3pm)

MMA & BOXING
Kickboxing: Glory 42 (ESPN 2, 3pm)
UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Hunt - Prelims (FOX Sports 1, 8pm)
UFC Fight Night: Derrick Lewis vs. Mark Hunt (FOX Sports 1, 10pm)

OTHER SPORTS
Track & Field: IAAF Diamond League: Rome (NBC, 1pm)
Red Bull Signature Series: Volcom Pipe Pro (NBC, 3pm)
149th Belmont Stakes (NBC, 5pm)
College Track & Field: NCAA Women's Outdoor Championship Finals (ESPN, 6:30pm)
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Idiotsitter, PREMIERE (Comedy Central, 8pm)
The Son, FINALE (AMC, 9pm)
Orphan Black, PREMIERE (BBC America, 10pm)
MOVIE: The Accountant (HBO, 8pm)

NBA Finals Preview: Cleveland Cavaliers vs Golden State Warriors Part III

By Katelin Marshall, @KatelinKnowsCLE

Finally, after a long drown out NBA season we finally have the last two teams left...and its the Cavaliers and the Warriors for the third straight year. Both teams are healthy heading into the finals and everything is lined up for another epic battle.



How Golden State Can Win:

There is no denying Golden State is a talented team. The team that won a NBA record 73 games last year added arguably one of the top five players in the game in Kevin Durant. The Warriors are a dangerous team in transition. And during the playoffs they are currently undefeated. The Warriors rank first during the playoffs in Points per game and assists per game, and second in field goal percentage and total rebounding per game.

There are a lot of factors for Golden State this series. Draymond Green is currently averaging 14 points eight rebounds and 7 assists per game. He's also shooting 50% from the field and 47% from behind the three point arch. Klay Thompson has been struggling during the playoffs. Only averaging 14 points on 38% shooting and 36% from three. Even if Klay continues to shoot poorly his effort on the defensive end can make up it. And lets not forget about Steph Curry. He is one the best shooters of all time and he can get hot at any moment of the game. He's averaging 28 points during the playoffs on 50% shooting from the field including 43% from three.

If the Warriors shoot like they have been and can crash the boards as a team then there is a very good chance the Warriors can pull a win.



How the Cavaliers Can Win:

Its hard to say the Cavs don't have a chance during the finals. They have the best damn player in the world in LeBron James. During the playoffs the Cavs rank first in field goal percentage and first from behind the three point arch. They have struggled on the glass even though they have Tristan Thompson, Kevin Love, and LeBron.

As long as LeBron James keeps on doing what LeBron James does which is Averaging 30+ points per game, 7 assists and 8 rebounds all while shooting 56% from the field and 42% from three. His effort on the defensive end and the leadership he brings are all things that honestly can't be quantified.  And if you have LeBron on your team...you can never be counted out.

Kevin Love finally seems comfortable in the Cavaliers' system. He's averaging 17PPG and 10RPG, while shooting 47% from three. Hopefully Love will be able to play a bigger impact than he did during last year's finals. Yes, he did suffer a concussion and ended up missing a game because of it, but even when healthy he didn't play well until game seven.

And lets not forget about "Mr. Fourth Quarter" Kyrie Irving. The Cavs are undefeated when he records a double-double. Irving is averaging 24 PPG on 46% shooting and 36% from three. Irving has really come into his own this season. Playing a majority of the games this season and has just started to reach his prime.

The Cavaliers main "X Factor" in the finals is Tristan Thompson. His ability to switch onto smaller perimeter players in pick-and-roll defense is second to none...heck he might be the best in the league doing it. And the energy he brings on the offensive glass is key because it will give the Cavaliers extra possessions. Hopefully Thompson can cancel out Draymond Green because Green is the heart and soul of the Warriors. Just like last year, if you can get to Draymond you can get to the Warriors as a team and "Double T" is the key to that.

The Cavaliers' bench is another "X Factor" in this series. Whether its Kyle Korver, Deron Williams, or Iman Shumpert they need to continue to shoot well and also play great defense on the perimeter. Preventing the Warriors to catch fire from behind the arch meaning defensively they can't play one pass away.



Prediction:

Cavs win this series. I know its a "homer" pick but it is hard to pick against LeBron James. The man is on a mission and honestly we might be seeing the best basketball being played...EVER. His leadership he brings and his supporting cast might be one of the best in NBA history. If his Cavaliers team can win four more games an argument can be made for this team as the best NBA team of all time. This is an exciting match up and it should wrap out this rivalry very nicely.

On TV This Week 5/28 - 6/3

By Raven Williams, @nevaRWilliams

SUNDAY 5/28

MLB
Mets @ Pirates (ESPN, 8pm)

SOCCER
MLS: New York City FC @ Atlanta United FC (ESPN, 5pm)
MLS: Houston Dynamo @ FC Dallas (FOX Sports 1, 8pm)

RACING
Monster Energy Cup Series: Coca-Cola 600 (FOX, 6pm)
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American Ninja Warrior, Celebrity (NBC, 8pm)
American Ninja Warrior, All Stars (NBC, 9pm)



MONDAY 5/29

MLB
Yankees @ Orioles (ESPN, 1pm)
Athletics @ Indians (STO, 4pm)
Nationals @ Giants (ESPN, 4pm)
Tigers @ Royals (ESPN, 7pm)
Braves @ Angers OR Rays @ Rangers (MLB, 9pm)

NHL STANLEY CUP FINAL
Predators @ Penguins, Game 1 (NBC, 8pm)
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Lucifer, FINALE (FOX, 9pm)
Whose Line Is It Anyway?, PREMIERE (The CW, 9pm)
Still Star-Crossed, PREMIERE (ABC, 10pm)



TUESDAY 5/30

MLB
Athletics @ Indians (STO, 6pm)
Dodgers @ Cardinals (ESPN, 7pm)
Nationals @ Giants (ESPN, 10pm)

WNBA
Los Angeles Sparks @ New York Liberty (ESPN, 2, 7pm)
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America's Got Talent, PREMIERE (NBC, 8pm)
The Challenge: 14 Times Challengers Lost Their S... (MTV, 8pm)

Prison Break, FINALE (FOX, 9pm)
American Epic, FINALE (PBS, 9pm)
Animal Kingdom, PREMIERE (TNT, 9pm)

World Of Dance, PREMIERE (NBC, 10pm)
The Americans, FINALE (FX, 10pm)
Fear Factor, PREMIERE (MTV, 10pm)



WEDNESDAY 5/31

MLB
Athletics @ Indians (STO, 6pm)
Dodgers @ Cardinals (ESPN, 8pm)

NHL STANLEY CUP FINAL
Predators @ Penguins, Game 2 (NBC Sports, 8pm)

NBA
Open Court: Best Team Never To Win (NBA TV, 8pm)
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MasterChef, PREMIERE (FOX, 8pm)

The Carmichael Show, PREMIERE (NBC, 9pm & 9:30pm)
The F Word with Gordon Ramsay, PREMIERE (FOX, 9pm)
Big Star Little Star, PREMIERE (USA, 9pm)

Food -- Delicious Science (PBS, 10pm)
Southern Justice, PREMIERE (NatGeo, 10pm)



THURSDAY 6/1

NBA FINALS
Cavaliers @ Warriors, Game 1 (ABC, 9pm)

MLB
Athletics @ Indians (STO, 12pm)
Yankees @ Blue Jays OR Red Sox @ Orioles (MLB, 7pm)

SOCCER
Friendly: Mexico vs. Republic of Ireland (FOX Sports 1, 8:30pm)
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Mountain Men: Fully Loaded, PREMIERE (History, 8pm)
My 600-Lb. Life: Supersized, FINALE (TLC, 8pm)
90th Annual Scripps National Spelling Bee (ESPN, 8:30pm)
The Amazing Race, FINALE (CBS, 10pm)
Inside The FBI: New York, FINALE (USA, 10pm)



FRIDAY 6/2

MLB
Red Sox @ Orioles OR Yankees @ Blue Jays (MLB, 7pm)
Indians @ Royals (STO, 8pm)

COLLEGE SOFTBALL
Florida vs. LSU (ESPN, 7pm)
Oklahoma vs. Washington (ESPN, 9:30pm)

OTHER SPORTS
Swimming: Santa Clara (NBC Sports, 8pm)
Volleyball: FIVB World League, USA vs. Serbia (NBC Sports, 9:30pm)
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The 76th Annual Peabody Awards (PBS, 9pm)
Andrew Santino: Home Field Advantage (Showtime, 9pm)



SATURDAY 6/3

MLB
Yankees @ Blue Jays (MLB, 1pm)
Indians @ Royals (STO, 2pm)
Braves @ Reds (FOX Sports 1, 4pm)
Red Sox @ Orioles (FOX, 7pm)
Twins @ Angels OR Rays @ Mariners (MLB, 10pm)

NHL STANLEY CUP FINAL
Penguins @ Predators, Game 3 (NBC Sports, 8pm)

COLLEGE SOFTBALL
Texas A&M vs. UCLA (ESPN, 12pm)
Baylor vs. Oregon (ESPN, 2:30pm)
(ESPN, 7pm)
(ESPN, 9:30pm)

TENNIS
2017 French Open, Men's & Women's Third Round (NBC, 12pm)

RACING
IndyCar: Dual In Detroit, Race 1 (ABC, 3:30pm)

GOLF
Memorial Tournament, Third Round (CBS, 3pm)

MMA & BOXING
UFC 212: Aldo vs. Holloway - Prelims (FOX Sports 1, 8pm)
BOXING: Andrzej Fonfara vs. Adonis Stevenson (Showtime, 9pm)

SOCCER
UEFA Champions League: Juventus FC vs. Real Madrid (FOX, 2:30pm)
MLS: Minnesota United FC @ Sporting Kansas City (ESPN, 5pm)

OTHER SPORTS
Arena Football: Cleveland Gladiators @ Washington Valor (CBS SportsNet, 7pm)
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MOVIE: Miss Peregrine's Home For Peculiar Children (HBO, 8pm)
20/20: In An Instant (ABC, 9pm)
Class, FINALE (BBC America, 10pm)

On TV This Week 5/14 - 5/20

By Raven Williams, @nevaRWilliams

SUNDAY 5/14

MLB
Astros @ Yankees; Derek Jeter Jersey Retirement Night (ESPN, 8pm)

NHL
Predators @ Ducks, Game 2 (NBC Sports, 7:30pm)

OTHER SPORTS
2017 NCAA Softball Selection Special (ESPN 2, 10pm)
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Once Upon A Time, FINALE (ABC, 8pm)
NCIS: Los Angeles, FINALE (CBS, 8pm)
2017 Miss USA (FOX, 8pm)
Food Paradise; Better With Bacon, FINALE (Travel, 8pm)

Chicago Justice, FINALE (NBC, 9pm)
Invite Only Cabo, PREMIERE (Bravo, 9pm)
Guerrilla (Showtime, 9pm)
Guerrilla, FINALE (Showtime, 10pm)
My Super Sweet 16, PREMIERE (MTV, 10pm)
Promposal, PREMIERE (MTV, 10:30pm)



MONDAY 5/15

MLB
Rays @ Indians (STO, 6pm)
Astros @ Marlins (ESPN, 7pm)
Dodgers @ Giants OR Brewers @ Padres (MLB, 10pm)

NHL
Senators @ Penguins, Game 2 (NBC Sports, 8pm)

NFL
The Top 100 Players of 2017, 70-61 (NFL, 9pm)
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Man With A Plan, FINALE (CBS, 8:30pm)
Quantico, FINALE (ABC, 10pm)
Scorpion, FINALE (CBS, 10pm)



TUESDAY 5/16

MLB
Rays @ Indians (STO, 6pm)
Red Sox @ Cardinals OR Yankees @ Royals (MLB, 8pm)

NBA
2017 NBA Draft Lottery (ESPN, 8:30pm)
Spurs @ Warriors, Game 2 (ESPN, 9pm)

NHL
Ducks @ Predators, Game 3 (NBC Sports, 8pm)
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The Middle, FINALE (ABC, 8pm)
NCIS, FINALE (CBS, 8pm)
The Challenge: Invasion of the Champions (MTV, 8pm)
American Housewife, FINALE (ABC, 8:30pm)

The Challenge: Champs vs. Pros, PREMIERE (MTV, 9pm)
Fresh Off The Boat, FINALE (ABC, 9pm)
American Epic, PREMIERE (PBS, 9pm)
Born This Way, PREMIERE (A&E, 9pm & 10pm)
Imaginary Mary, FINALE (ABC, 9:30pm)

Chicago Fire, FINALE (NBC, 10pm)
Marvel's Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D., FINALE (ABC, 10pm)
NCIS: New Orleans, FINALE (CBS, 10pm)



WEDNESDAY 5/17

MLB
Rays @ Indians (STO, 12pm)
Red Sox @ Cardinals (ESPN, 8pm)

NBA
NBA Tip-Off (TNT, 8pm)
Cavaliers @ Celtics, Game 1 (TNT, 8:30pm)

NHL
Penguins @ Senators, Game 3 (NBC Sports, 8pm)
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Blindspot, FINALE (NBC, 8pm)
The Goldbergs, FINALE (ABC, 8pm)
Speechless, FINALE (ABC, 8:30pm)
Modern Family, FINALE (ABC, 9pm)
Little Women: Atlanta (Lifetime, 9pm)
Downward Dog, PREMIERE (ABC, 9:30pm)

Chicago P.D., FINALE (NBC, 10pm)
Designated Survivor, FINALE (ABC, 10pm)
Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders, FINALE (CBS, 10pm)
Food -- Delicious Science, PREMIERE (PBS, 10pm)
Brockmire, FINALE (IFC, 10pm)



THURSDAY 5/18

MLB
Yankees @ Royals (FOX Sports 1, 8pm)

NHL
Ducks @ Predators, Game 4 (NBC Sports, 8pm)

BASKETBALL
WNBA: Minnesota Lynx @ New York Liberty (ESPN 2, 7pm)

MMA & BOXING
Diego De La Hoya vs. Erik Ruiz (ESPN 2, 10pm)
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Grey's Anatomy, FINALE (ABC, 8pm)
MasterChef: Junior Edition, FINALE (FOX, 8pm)
Supernatural, FINALE (The CW, 8pm & 9pm)

Scandal, FINALE (ABC, 9pm)
Swamp People, FINALE (History, 9pm)
First In Human: The Trials of Building 10, PREMIERE (Discovery, 9pm)
Mysteries at the Museum, PREMIERE (Travel, 9pm)

The Blacklist, FINALE (NBC, 10pm)
Lip Sync Battle: Rumer Willis vs. Bryshere Gray (Spike, 10pm)



FRIDAY 5/19

MLB
Indians @ Astros (STO, 8pm)
Giants @ Cardinals OR Indians @ Astros (MLB, 8pm)

NBA
Cavaliers @ Celtics, Game 2 (TNT, 8:30pm)

NHL
Penguins @ Senators, Game 4 (NBC Sports, 8pm)

MMA & BOXING
Bellator MMA Live (Spike, 9pm)

RACING
Camping World Truck Series: Charlotte 200 (FOX Sports 1, 8:30pm)

COLLEGE SOFTBALL
Jacksonville State vs. Georgia (ESPN 2, 4:30pm)
East Tennessee State vs. Auburn (ESPNU, 4:30pm)
North Carolina vs. Arizona State (ESPN, 7pm)
Longwood vs. Tennessee (ESPN 2, 7pm)
Princeton vs. Florida State (ESPNU, 7pm)
Wisconsin vs. Missouri (ESPN, 9pm)
Fresno State vs. Michigan (ESPN 2, 9pm)
New Mexico State vs. Arizona (ESPNU, 9:30pm)
Lehigh vs UCLA (ESPN 2, 11:30pm)
Illinois-Chicago vs. Oregon (ESPNU, 11:30pm)
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12 Monkeys, PREMIERE (Syfy, 8pm-11pm)
The Toy Box, FINALE (ABC, 8pm)
Undercover Boss, FINALE (CBS, 8pm)
MOVIE: Deepwater Horizon (Cinemax, 8pm)
Josh Gates' Destination Truth (Travel, 9pm)



SATURDAY 5/20

MLB
Brewers @ Cubs OR Royals @ Twins (MLB, 2pm)
Indians @ Astros (STO, 4pm)
Rangers @ Tigers (FOX, 7pm)
Marlins @ Dodgers OR White Sox @ Mariners (MLB, 10pm)

NBA
Warriors @ Spurs, Game 3 (ESPN, 9pm)

NHL
Predators @ Ducks, Game 5 (NBC, 7:15pm)

RACING
Indianapolis 500, Qualifying Day 1 (ABC, 4pm)
Monster Energy Cup Series: NASCAR All-Star Race (FOX Sports 1, 8pm)

GOLF
AT&T Byron Nelson, Third Round (CBS, 3pm)

COLLEGE SOFTBALL
(ESPN, 12pm)
(ESPN 2, 12pm)
(ESPN, 2:30pm)
(ESPN 2, 2:30pm)
(ESPN, 5pm)
(ESPN 2, 5pm)
(ESPN 2, 7pm)
(ESPN 2, 9:30pm)

MMA & BOXING
Gary Russell Jr. vs. Oscar Escandon (Showtime, 6pm)
Terence Crawford vs. Felix Diaz (HBO, 10:15pm)

OTHER SPORTS
142nd Preakness Stakes (NBC, 5pm)
Arena Football: Cleveland Gladiators @ Philadelphia Soul (CBS SportsNet, 7pm)
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MOVIE: The Wizard Of Lies,Robert DeNiro as Bernie Madoff (HBO, 8pm)
MOVIE: When The Bough Breaks (Starz, 8pm)
Training Day, FINALE (CBS, 9pm)
Saturday Night Live, Dwayne Johnson, Katy Perry (NBC, 11:30pm)

On TV This Week 3/26/17 - 4/1/17

By Raven Williams, @nevaRWilliams

SUNDAY 3/26

NBA
Thunder @ Rockets (ABC, 3:30pm)
Trail Blazers @ Lakers (NBA TV, 9:30pm)

NHL
Flyers @ Penguins (NBC Sports, 7pm)

COLLEGE BASKETBALL
Kentucky vs. North Carolina (CBS, 5pm)

MLB PRESEASON
Giants @ White Sox (MLB, 4pm)
Astors @ Nationals (MLB, 8pm)

OTHER SPORTS
College Softball: Auburn @ Florida (ESPN 2, 7pm)
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Disappeared, PREMIERE (ID, 10pm)



MONDAY 3/27

NBA
Cavaliers @ Spurs (TNT, 8pm)
Pelicans @ Jazz (TNT, 10:30pm)

BASKETBALL
High School: Powerade Jam Fest (ESPN 2, 8pm)

MLB PRESEASON
Mariners @ Padres (MLB, 4pm)
Cubs @ Indians (MLB, 9pm)

NHL
Blackhawks @ Lightning (NBC Sports, 7:30pm)
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Rock and a Hard Place (HBO, 10pm)



TUESDAY 3/28

NBA
Warriors @ Rockets (NBA TV, 8pm)
Wizards @ Lakers (NBA TV, 10:30pm)

MLB PRESEASON
Giants @ Cubs (MLB, 4pm)
Red Sox @ Pirates (MLB, 7pm)

NHL
Sabres @ Blue Jackets (FOX Sports Ohio, 7pm)
Capitals @ Wild (NHL, 8pm)
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Bones, FINALE (FOX, 9pm)
People Icons, FINALE (ABC, 10pm)



WEDNESDAY 3/29

NBA
Thunder @ Magic (NBA TV, 7pm)
Warriors @ Spurs (ESPN, 9:30pm)

BASKETBALL
High School: McDonald's All-American Game (ESPN, 7pm)

MLB PRESEASON
Indians @ Reds (STO, 3pm)
Dodgers @ Mariners (MLB, 4pm)

TENNIS
Miami Open, Quarterfinals (ESPN 2, 7pm)

NHL
Blackhawks @ Penguins (NBC Sports, 8pm)
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Blindspot (NBC, 8pm)
Imaginary Mary, PREMIERE (ABC, 8:30pm)
Duck Dynasty, FINALE (A&E, 9pm)
Legion, FINALE (FX, 10pm)
Nobodies, PREMIERE (TV Land, 10pm)
Lopez, PREMIERE (TV Land, 10:30pm)



THURSDAY 3/30

NBA
Cavaliers @ Bulls (TNT, 8pm)
Rockets @ Trail Blazers (TNT, 10:30pm)

NHL
Blue Jackets @ Hurricanes (FOX Sports Ohio, 7pm)
Stars @ Bruins (NBC Sports, 7pm)

COLLEGE BASKETBALL
NIT Tournament Final: Georgia Tech vs. TCU (ESPN, 8pm)
State Farm Slam Dunk & 3-Point Championships (ESPN, 10pm)

TENNIS
Miami Open, Quarterfinals (ESPN 2, 7pm)
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The Amazing Race, PREMIERE (CBS, 10pm)
Review, FINALE (Comedy Central, 10pm)



FRIDAY 3/31

NBA
76ers @ Cavaliers (FOX Sports Ohio, 7:30pm)
Spurs @ Thunder (ESPN, 8pm)
Rockets @ Warriors (ESPN, 10:30pm)

NHL
Blue Jackets @ Blackhawks (FOX Sports Ohio, 8:30pm)

TENNIS
Miami Open, Men's Second Semifinal (ESPNews, 7pm)

MMA & BOXING
Bellator MMA Live (Spike, 9pm)
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Grimm, FINALE (NBC, 8pm)
Last Man Standing, FINALE (ABC, 8pm)
Dr. Ken, FINALE (ABC, 8:30pm)
Sleepy Hollow, FINALE (FOX, 9pm)
ELeague (TBS, 10pm)



SATURDAY 4/1

COLLEGE BASKETBALL
South Carolina vs. Gonzaga (CBS, 6pm)
Oregon vs. North Carolina (CBS, 8:30pm)

NBA
Hawks @ Bulls (NBA TV, 5pm)

NHL
Maple Leafs @ Red Wings (NHL, 7pm)

MLB PRESEASON
Pirates @ Blue Jays (MLB, 1pm)
Giants @ Athletics (MLB, 4pm)
Angels @ Dodgers (MLB, 9pm)

TENNIS
Miami Open, Women's Final (ESPN 2, 1pm)

RACING
Camping World Truck Series: Alpha Energy Solutions 250 (FOX, 3pm)

GOLF
Shell Houston Open, Third Round (NBC, 3pm)

SOCCER
English Premier League: Southampton FC vs. AFC Bournemouth (NBC, 12:30pm)

OTHER SPORTS
College Baseball: South Carolina @ Auburn (ESPNU, 6pm)
College Softball: Auburn @ Georgia (ESPN, 7pm)
Figure Skating: World Championships, Ladies Free Skate (NBC, 8pm)
2017 World Men's Curling Championship (NBC Sports, 9pm)
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Saturday Night Live (NBC, 11:30pm)

On TV This Week 1/15/17 - 1/21/17

By Raven Williams, @nevaRWilliams

SUNDAY 1/15

NFL
NFC Divisional Playoff: Packers @ Cowboys (FOX, 4:30pm)

NBA
Bulls @ Grizzlies (ESPN, 9pm)

NHL
Wild @ Blackhawks (NBC Sports, 7pm)

MMA & BOXING
UFC Fight Night Prelims (FOX Sports 1, 8pm)
UFC Fight Night (FOX Sports 1, 10pm)
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The Young Pope, PREMIERE (HBO, 9pm)
Homeland, PREMIERE (Showtime, 9pm)
First Family of Hip Hop, PREMIERE (Bravo, 9pm)
Finding Bigfoot, PREMIERE (Animal Planet, 9pm)
Is OJ Innocent? The Missing Evidence (ID, 9pm & 10pm)


MONDAY 1/16

NBA
Hawks @ Knicks (NBA TV, 1pm)
Pelicans @ Pacers (NBA TV, 4pm)
Cavaliers @ Warriors (TNT, 8pm)
Thunder @ Clippers (TNT, 10:30pm)

NHL
Capitals @ Penguins (NBC Sports, 7pm)

COLLEGE BASKETBALL
Creighton @ Xavier (FOX Sports 1, 2pm)
Seton Hall @ Villanova (FOX Sports 1, 6:30pm)
Syracuse @ North Carolina (ESPN, 7pm)
Kansas @ Iowa State (ESPN, 9pm)
Providence @ Georgetown (FOX Sports 1, 9pm)

TENNIS
2017 Australian Open, First Round (ESPN 2, 9pm)
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Gotham (FOX, 8pm)
Lucifer (FOX, 9pm)
The Young Pope (HBO, 9pm)
Is OJ Innocent? The Missing Evidence (ID, 9pm & 10pm)


TUESDAY 1/17

NBA
Rockets @ Heat (NBA TV, 7:30pm)
Nuggets @ Lakers (NBA TV, 10:30pm)

NHL
Hurricanes @ Blue Jackets (FOX Sports Ohio/Cincinnati, 7pm)
Blackhawks @ Avalanche (NBC Sports, 9pm)

COLLEGE BASKETBALL
Kentucky @ Mississippi State (ESPN, 7pm)
Texas @ Butler (ESPN 2, 7pm)
Michigan @ Wisconsin (ESPN, 9pm)

TENNIS
2017 Australian Open, Second Round (ESPN 2, 9pm)
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No Tomorrow, FINALE (The CW, 9pm)
Is OJ Innocent? The Missing Evidence (ID, 9pm & 10pm)
Shooter, FINALE (USA, 10pm)
Teachers, PREMIERE (TV Land, 10pm)
Throwing Shade, PREMIERE (TV Land, 10:30pm)


WEDNESDAY 1/18

NBA
Bucks @ Rockets (ESPN, 8pm)
Thunder @ Warriors (ESPN, 10:30pm)

NHL
Bruins @ Red Wings (NBC Sports, 8pm)
Sharks @ Kings (NBC Sports, 10:30pm)

COLLEGE BASKETBALL
Oklahoma @ West Virginia (ESPN 2, 7pm)
Ohio State @ Nebraska (Big Ten, 9pm)

TENNIS
2017 Australian Open, Second Round (ESPN 2, 9pm)
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People's Choice Awards, hosted by Joel McHale (CBS, 9pm)


THURSDAY 1/19

NBA
Suns @ Cavaliers (FOX Sports Ohio, 7pm)
Wizards @ Knicks (TNT, 8pm)
Timberwolves @ Clippers (TNT, 10:30pm)

NHL
Senators @ Blue Jackets (FOX Sports Ohio/Cincinnati, 7pm)

COLLEGE BASKETBALL
Arizona State @ UCLA (FOX Sports 1, 11pm)
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The Good Place, FINALE (NBC, 8pm)
Grey's Anatomy (ABC, 8pm)
How To Get Away With Murder (ABC, 10pm)
Baskets, PREMIERE (FX, 10pm)
Lip Sync Battle: Jay Leno vs. Craig Ferguson (Spike, 10pm)
Caraoke Showdown (Spike, 10:30pm)


FRIDAY 1/20

NBA
Warriors @ Rockets (ESPN, 8pm)
Pacers @ Lakers (ESPN, 10:30pm)

TENNIS
2017 Australian Open, Third Round (ESPN 2, 9pm)

NASCAR & RACING
NASCAR Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony (NBC Sports, 8pm)

MMA & BOXING
Boxing (Showtime, 10pm)
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Ridiculousness (MTV, 8pm & 8:30pm)
Real Time with Bill Maher (HBO, 10pm)


SATURDAY 1/21

NBA
Spurs @ Cavaliers (ABC, 8:30pm)

NHL
Hurricanes @ Blue Jackets (FOX Sports Ohio/Cincinnati, 5pm)

COLLEGE BASKETBALL
Vanderbilt @ Florida (CBS, 12pm)
Providence @ Villanova (FOX, 12pm)
Georgia @ Texas A&M (ESPN 2, 12pm)
Syracuse @ Notre Dame (ESPN, 12pm)
Texas @ Kansas (CBS, 2pm)
Louisville @ Florida State (ESPN, 2pm)
Marquette @ Creighton (FOX, 2:30pm)
Arizona @ UCLA (CBS, 4pm)
Michigan State @ Indiana (ESPN, 4pm)
South Carolina @ Kentucky (ESPN, 6pm)
West Virginia @ Kansas State (ESPN 2, 6pm)
Baylor @ TCU (ESPNU, 8pm)

SOCCER
English Premiere League: Manchester City FC vs. Tottenham Hotspur FC (NBC, 12:30pm)

MMA & BOXING
Bellator MMA Live: Tito Ortiz vs. Chael Sonnen (Spike, 9pm)

TENNIS
2017 Australian Open, Round of 16 (ESPN 2, 9pm)

OTHER SPORTS
Figure Skating: U.S. Championships: Pairs Free Skate and Free Dance (NBC, 3pm)
Figure Skating: U.S. Championships: Ladies Free Skate (NBC, 8pm)
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Saturday Night Live: Aziz Ansari, Big Sean (NBC, 11:30pm)