SB Nation Boston: All Posts by Tim Blankhttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/48863/boston-fave.png2013-01-03T09:56:30-05:00https://boston.sbnation.com/authors/tim-blank/rss2013-01-03T09:56:30-05:002013-01-03T09:56:30-05:005 games remain in the bowl season
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<p>The college bowl season is drawing to a close. Here are the remaining games.</p> <p>Only a handful of games remain in the 2012-13 college football bowl season culminating with the BCS National Championship Game on Monday night. While only one more BCS game proper remains before Monday's National Championship Game, there are still some good matchups starting Thursday night.</p>
<p><b>Fiesta Bowl, <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/oregon-ducks" class="sbn-auto-link">Oregon Ducks</a> vs. <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/kansas-st-wildcats" class="sbn-auto-link">Kansas St. Wildcats</a></b></p>
<p>University of Phoenix Stadium, Glendale, Ariz., Thursday, 8:30 p.m. ESPN:</p>
<p>One night in November prevented this matchup from being the National Championship Game. This game could be the final as a college coach for the Ducks' Chip Kelley who is rumored to be the target of interest for several NFL teams. Wildcats quarterback <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/36403/collin-klein" class="sbn-auto-link">Collin Klein</a> will play his final college game on Thursday as well.</p>
<p><b>Cotton Bowl, Texas A&M Aggies vs. <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/oklahoma-sooners" class="sbn-auto-link">Oklahoma Sooners</a></b></p>
<p>Cowboys Stadium, Arlington, Texas, Friday, 8 p.m., Fox:</p>
<p>Heisman Trophy winner <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/134696/johnny-manziel" class="sbn-auto-link">Johnny Manziel</a> and the Aggies face their former Big 12 rivals in the Sooners. While the attention may be focused on Manziel, don't count out Sooners quarterback <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/37262/landry-jones" class="sbn-auto-link">Landry Jones</a> who threw for almost 4,000 yards during the regular season.</p>
<p><b>BBVA Compass Bowl, <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/pittsburgh-panthers" class="sbn-auto-link">Pittsburgh Panthers</a> vs. <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/mississippi-rebels" class="sbn-auto-link">Mississippi Rebels</a></b></p>
<p>Legion Field, Birmingham, Ala., Saturday, 1 p.m., ESPN:</p>
<p>The Panthers play in this game for the third straight season, splitting both games and having lost the 2012 edition of the game, 28-6, to the <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/smu-mustangs" class="sbn-auto-link">SMU Mustangs</a>. The Rebels on the other hand enter this game having won their first Egg Bowl in four seasons over the <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/mississippi-st-bulldogs" class="sbn-auto-link">Mississippi St. Bulldogs</a>.</p>
<p><b>GODADDY.com Bowl, <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/kent-st-golden-flashes" class="sbn-auto-link">Kent St. Golden Flashes</a> vs. <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/arkansas-st-red-wolves" class="sbn-auto-link">Arkansas St. Red Wolves</a></b></p>
<p>Ladd-Peebles Stadium, Mobile, Alabama, Sunday, 9 p.m., ESPN:</p>
<p>After faltering in the MAC Championship game, the Golden Flashes still get rewarded with their first bowl game in 40 years. The Red Wolves will be coached in this game by defensive coordinator John Thompson as former head coach Gus Malzahn left to take the same job for the <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/auburn-tigers" class="sbn-auto-link">Auburn Tigers</a>.</p>
<p><b>BCS National Championship Game, <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/alabama-crimson-tide" class="sbn-auto-link">Alabama Crimson Tide</a> vs. <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/notre-dame-fighting-irish" class="sbn-auto-link">Notre Dame Fighting Irish</a></b></p>
<p>Sun Life Stadium, Miami, Fla., Monday, 8 p.m., ESPN:</p>
<p>The last time the Irish won a national championship was in 1988 while the Tide have won two of the last three BCS National Championship games. Both teams have won eight total national championships but the Irish have won five of the six games the two teams have played against each other.</p>
https://boston.sbnation.com/2013/1/3/3831292/college-bowl-game-schedule-2013Tim Blank2012-12-27T10:43:57-05:002012-12-27T10:43:57-05:00Celtics attempt to end Clippers' streak
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<p>A busy night on television in Boston culminates with the Celtics in a west coast showdown as they attempt to snap the longest winning streak in the NBA right now.</p>
↵<p><b>National Basketball Association:</b></p>
↵<p><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.clipsnation.com/">Los Angeles Clippers</a> vs. <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.celticsblog.com/">Boston Celtics</a> - 10:30 p.m. EST (TV/Radio: TNT/ 93.7 WEEI FM): The Celtics get a chance on a national stage to defeat the hottest team in the NBA right now. The Clippers have won 14-straight games thanks to the play of guard <span>Chris Paul</span> and forward <span>Blake Griffin</span>. But their bench is also coming up big, scoring 64 points in Tuesday's win against the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.denverstiffs.com/">Denver Nuggets</a>. The Celtics have won three of their last four games against the Clippers and began their current road trip with a 93-76 victory over the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.netsdaily.com/">Brooklyn Nets</a> on Tuesday.</p>
↵<p><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.mavsmoneyball.com/">Dallas Mavericks</a> vs. <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.welcometoloudcity.com/">Oklahoma City Thunder</a> - 8 p.m. EST (TV: TNT): The preceding game has the Thunder trying to snap a two-game losing streak against the struggling Dallas Mavericks. The Mavericks have lost six of their last seven games including three in a row. The Thunder fell in their NBA Finals rematch with the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.hothothoops.com/">Miami Heat</a> on Tuesday, 103-97 but have won six-straight games against the Mavericks, including last year's playoff sweep.</p>
↵<p><b>College Football:</b></p>
↵<p>Military Bowl: <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/san-jose-st-spartans">San Jose St. Spartans</a> vs. <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/bowling-green-falcons">Bowling Green Falcons</a> - 3 p.m. ESPN</p>
↵<p>Belk Bowl: <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/duke-blue-devils">Duke Blue Devils</a> vs. <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/cincinnati-bearcats">Cincinnati Bearcats</a> - 6:30 p.m. ESPN</p>
↵<p>Holiday Bowl: <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/baylor-bears">Baylor Bears</a> vs. <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/ucla-bruins">UCLA Bruins</a> - 9:45 p.m. ESPN</p>
↵<p><b>College Basketball:</b></p>
↵<p><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/teams/cincinnati-bearcats">Cincinnati Bearcats</a> vs. <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/teams/new-mexico-lobos">New Mexico Lobos</a> - 9 p.m. ESPN2</p>
https://boston.sbnation.com/2012/12/27/3807778/boston-sports-on-tv-dec-27-2012-celtics-clippers-bowl-gamesTim Blank2012-12-13T08:43:28-05:002012-12-13T08:43:28-05:00NFL and NBA take center stage Thursday night
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<p>An NFL game and a pair of NBA showdowns highlight the sports action on television for Thursday night. All times are Eastern.</p>
↵<p><b>NFL</b></p>
↵<p><b></b><a href="https://www.cincyjungle.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Cincinnati Bengals</a> vs. <a href="https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Philadelphia Eagles</a>, 8:20 p.m. (NFL Network):</p>
↵<p>While the Eagles' season has been a disappointment, the Bengals enter Thursday's game tied with the <a href="https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Pittsburgh Steelers</a> for the final playoff spot in the AFC. A win against the Eagles would help set up a crucial Week 16 game against the Steelers, which will go a long way in deciding which team will get that final spot.</p>
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↵<p><b>NBA</b></p>
↵<p><a href="https://www.postingandtoasting.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">New York Knicks</a> vs. <a href="https://www.silverscreenandroll.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Los Angeles Lakers</a>, 8 p.m. (TNT):</p>
↵<p>The Knicks enter this game having won eight of their last 10 games and have the best record in the Eastern Conference. The Lakers on the other hand have struggled this season having gone 3-7 in their last 10 and only 2-7 on the road.</p>
↵<p><a href="https://www.poundingtherock.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">San Antonio Spurs</a> vs. <a href="https://www.blazersedge.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Portland Trail Blazers</a>, 10:30 p.m. (TNT):</p>
↵<p>The Spurs are a half-game off of having the best record in the NBA entering a road game against the Blazers. The Blazers find themselves at 9-12 this season but have also won five of their games at home this season.</p>
https://boston.sbnation.com/2012/12/13/3762134/boston-sports-tv-december-13-2012-bengals-eagles-knicks-lakers-spurs-trail-blazersTim Blank2012-12-06T10:08:46-05:002012-12-06T10:08:46-05:00Celtics tied for 3rd in Atlantic Division
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<p>The Boston Celtics are currently tied with the Philadelphia 76ers for third place in the Atlantic Division. How does the rest of the division look at the moment?</p> <p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.celticsblog.com/">Boston Celtics</a> enter Friday's game tied for third place in the Atlantic Division with the team they will play a home-and-home against in the next few days, the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.libertyballers.com/">Philadelphia 76ers</a>. The two teams have identical 10-8 records and are 3.5 games back of the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.postingandtoasting.com/">New York Knicks</a> in the Atlantic Division. The teams will play each other in Philadelphia on Friday and Boston on Saturday.</p>
<p>The Knicks lead the division with a record of 13-4, entering Thursday's nationally televised game against the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.hothothoops.com/">Miami Heat</a> at AmericanAirlines Arena. The Knicks are currently two games ahead of the 11-6 <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.netsdaily.com/">Brooklyn Nets</a>, who have lost two games in a row. Their next game is scheduled to be Friday against the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.goldenstateofmind.com/">Golden State Warriors</a> at the Barclays Center with tip off scheduled for 7:30 p.m.</p>
<p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.raptorshq.com/">Toronto Raptors</a> bring up the rear in the Atlantic with a 4-15 record, 10 games back of the Knicks. The Raptors next play against the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.slcdunk.com/">Utah Jazz</a> on Friday on the road.</p>
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<p>A busy night of sports action, highlighted by an NFC South showdown give sports fans <a href="http://www.boston.com/2012/08/10/sports-radio/YHSScgYb0aHDq4NQEgs56N/story.html">plenty of choices on television</a> on Thursday night.</p>
↵<p><b>National Football League</b></p>
↵<p><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.canalstreetchronicles.com/">New Orleans Saints</a> vs. <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/atlanta-falcons">Atlanta Falcons</a> - 8:20 p.m. (NFL Network, 93.7 FM): The Saints appeared to be getting back into playoff contention before a loss to the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.ninersnation.com/">San Francisco 49ers</a> stopped the Saints' three-game winning streak. The Saints have dominated the series recently against the Falcons, winning 11 of their last 13 games against them, including a 31-27 win in Week 9.</p>
↵<p><b>National Basketball Association</b></p>
↵<p><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.poundingtherock.com/">San Antonio Spurs</a> vs. <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.hothothoops.com/">Miami Heat</a> - 8 p.m. (TNT): The Heat have a four game winning streak while the Spurs have won five in a row to take the lead in their respective divisions. The Heat also have won their first six games at home this season.</p>
↵<p><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.denverstiffs.com/">Denver Nuggets</a> vs. <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.goldenstateofmind.com/">Golden State Warriors</a> - 10:30 p.m. (TNT): The third matchup between these Western Conference foes this season. The Nuggets have won both earlier games this season, 107-101 in double overtime on Nov. 10 and 102-91 on Nov. 23.</p>
↵<p><b>College Football</b></p>
↵<p><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/louisville-cardinals">Louisville Cardinals</a> vs. <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/rutgers-scarlet-knights">Rutgers Scarlet Knights</a> - 7:30 p.m. (ESPN): The Big East's BCS bid is on the line. A win by Rutgers would give them the Big East title outright, but a win by Louisville leaves a three-way tie for the conference lead along with the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/syracuse-orange">Syracuse Orange</a>.</p>
↵<p><b>College Basketball</b></p>
↵<p><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/teams/kentucky-wildcats">Kentucky Wildcats</a> vs. <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/teams/notre-dame-fighting-irish">Notre Dame Fighting Irish</a> - 7 p.m. (ESPN2)</p>
↵<p><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/teams/south-carolina-gamecocks">South Carolina Gamecocks</a> vs. <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/teams/st-john-s-red-storm">St. John's Red Storm</a> - 7:30 p.m. (ESPNU)</p>
↵<p><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/teams/marquette-golden-eagles">Marquette Golden Eagles</a> vs. <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/teams/florida-gators">Florida Gators</a> - 9 p.m. (ESPN2)</p>
↵<p><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/teams/seton-hall-pirates">Seton Hall Pirates</a> vs. <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/teams/lsu-tigers">LSU Tigers</a> - 9:30 p.m. (ESPNU)</p>
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https://boston.sbnation.com/2012/11/29/3706214/boston-sports-on-tv-nov-29-2012Tim Blank2012-11-29T09:14:49-05:002012-11-29T09:14:49-05:00Celtics lose to Nets, fall back in the division
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<p>The Boston Celtics lost Wednesday to the Brooklyn Nets, 95-83. That loss dropped the Celtics 2.5 games back of the division lead. How is the rest of the division faring? </p> <p>The <a href="https://www.celticsblog.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Boston Celtics</a> dropped their game to the <a href="https://www.netsdaily.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Brooklyn Nets</a> on Wednesday night 95-83 at the TD Bank Garden in Boston. The loss drops the the Celtics to 8-7 on the season, currently in fourth place in the Atlantic Division, 2.5 games back of the Nets and the <a href="https://www.postingandtoasting.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">New York Knicks</a> for the division lead.</p>
<p>The Knicks rebounded from their overtime loss to the Nets on Monday and kept pace with them in the division by defeating the <a href="https://www.brewhoop.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Milwaukee Bucks</a>, 102-88. The <a href="https://www.libertyballers.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Philadelphia 76ers</a> are currently third place in the division after defeating the <a href="https://www.mavsmoneyball.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Dallas Mavericks</a>, 100-98, putting themselves 1.5 games back of the division lead.</p>
<p>Bringing up the rear in the Atlantic Division is the <a href="https://www.raptorshq.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Toronto Raptors</a> with a 3-13 record, currently eight games back of the Knicks and the Nets. The Raptors lost their last two games, one on Tuesday to the <a href="https://www.thedreamshake.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Houston Rockets</a>, 117-101 and one to the <a href="https://www.grizzlybearblues.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Memphis Grizzlies</a> 103-82 on Wednesday.</p>
https://boston.sbnation.com/celtics/2012/11/29/3705896/boston-celtics-nba-scores-2012-atlantic-divisionTim Blank2012-11-08T09:40:18-05:002012-11-08T09:40:18-05:00NBA and NFL action dominate primetime
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<p>After the <a href="https://www.celticsblog.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Boston Celtics</a> defeated the <a href="https://www.bulletsforever.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Washington Wizards</a> on Thursday night, the Celtics have the night off. Other sports <a href="http://www.boston.com/2012/08/10/sports-radio/YHSScgYb0aHDq4NQEgs56N/story.html">take the spotlight Thursday night</a>, including in the NBA. The NBA has a pair of nationally televised games on its schedule, while the NFL has their Thursday Night Football game on NFL Network. There's also another ACC College Football game on Thursday night.</p>
↵<p><b>National Football League:</b></p>
↵<p><a href="https://www.stampedeblue.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Indianapolis Colts</a> vs. <a href="https://www.bigcatcountry.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Jacksonville Jaguars</a>, 8:20 p.m. ET (NFL Network): This is a rematch of their matchup at Lucas Oil Field back on Sept. 23, which the Jaguars won 22-17. The Colts have won four out of their last five games since that loss and the Jaguars have lost five straight games since.that game.</p>
↵<p><b>National Basketball Association:</b></p>
↵<p><a href="https://www.welcometoloudcity.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Oklahoma City Thunder</a> vs. <a href="https://www.blogabull.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Chicago Bulls</a>, 8 p.m. ET (TNT): Even though the Bulls are without point guard <span>Derrick Rose</span>, they currently lead the Central Division at the beginning of the season. The Thunder are currently 2-2 but are only one game out of first place in the Northwest Division.</p>
↵<p><a href="https://www.clipsnation.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Los Angeles Clippers</a> vs. <a href="https://www.blazersedge.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Portland Trail Blazers</a>, 10:30 p.m. ET (TNT): The Clippers are tied for first in the Pacific Division while the Trail Blazers are one game back of the <a href="https://www.canishoopus.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Minnesota Timberwolves</a> in the Northwest Division.</p>
↵<p><b>College Football:</b></p>
↵<p><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/florida-st-seminoles" class="sbn-auto-link">Florida St. Seminoles</a> vs. <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/virginia-tech-hokies" class="sbn-auto-link">Virginia Tech Hokies</a>, 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN): The Seminoles can take another step towards clinching the ACC's Atlantic Division on Thursday night against the slumping Hokies. The Hokies enter this game having lost four of their last five games, but can the Lane Stadium crowd will them to an upset?</p>
https://boston.sbnation.com/2012/11/8/3617530/boston-sports-on-tv-nov-8-2012-nba-nfl-college-footballTim Blank2012-11-08T08:26:20-05:002012-11-08T08:26:20-05:00Celtics tied for second in Atlantic Division
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<p>After Wednesday's win against the Washington Wizards, the Boston Celtics are currently tied for second in the Atlantic Division.</p> <p>The <a href="https://www.celticsblog.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Boston Celtics</a> have won two consecutive games to <a href="http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/basketball/nba/standings/?eref=sinav">push their record to 2-2</a>. Right now in the Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference, the Celtics are 1.5 games behind the undefeated <a href="https://www.postingandtoasting.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">New York Knicks</a>. The Celtics are also tied for second with the <a href="https://www.libertyballers.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Philadelphia 76ers</a>. The <a href="https://www.netsdaily.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Brooklyn Nets</a> are fourth in the division at 1-2 and the <a href="https://www.raptorshq.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Toronto Raptors</a> bring up the rear at 1-4.</p>
<p>In the other Eastern Conference divisions, the <a href="https://www.blogabull.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Chicago Bulls</a> lead the Central Division with a 3-1 record. The <a href="https://www.brewhoop.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Milwaukee Bucks</a> trail the Bulls by a half-game with a 2-1 record. The <a href="https://www.indycornrows.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Indiana Pacers</a> and <a href="https://www.fearthesword.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Cleveland Cavaliers</a> stand 1.5 games back with matching 2-3 records. The <a href="https://www.detroitbadboys.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Detroit Pistons</a> are last in the division with an 0-5 record.</p>
<p>In the Southeast Division, the <a href="https://www.hothothoops.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Miami Heat</a> (with a 4-1 record) lead the second place and 2-1 <a href="https://www.peachtreehoops.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Atlanta Hawks</a>, by one game. The <a href="https://www.orlandopinstripedpost.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Orlando Magic</a> are 2-2, 1.5 games behind the Heat, the <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nba/teams/charlotte-bobcats" class="sbn-auto-link">Charlotte Bobcats</a> are two games back at 1-2 and the <a href="https://www.bulletsforever.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Washington Wizards</a> are three games back at 0-3.</p>
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<p>With the NBA starting its new season, the NFL has competition for eyes on Thursday night. Although the game between the <a href="https://www.postingandtoasting.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">New York Knicks</a> and the <a href="https://www.netsdaily.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Brooklyn Nets</a> was postponed because of the effects of Hurricane Sandy, the defending Western Conference champion <a href="https://www.welcometoloudcity.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Oklahoma City Thunder</a> begin their season Thursday night.</p>
↵<p>NBA:</p>
↵<p>Oklahoma City Thunder vs. <a href="https://www.poundingtherock.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">San Antonio Spurs</a>, 9:30 p.m. (TNT)</p>
↵<p>The defending Western Conference champions, led by forward <span>Kevin Durant</span>, begin their season at the AT&T Center in San Antonio. The Spurs are coming off a 99-95 win against the <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nba/teams/new-orleans-hornets" class="sbn-auto-link">New Orleans Hornets</a> on Wednesday.</p>
↵<p>NFL:</p>
↵<p><a href="https://www.arrowheadpride.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Kansas City Chiefs</a> vs. <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/san-diego-chargers" class="sbn-auto-link">San Diego Chargers</a>, 8:20 p.m. (NFL Network)</p>
↵<p>This AFC West match has two teams going in opposite directions. The Chargers enter the game 3-4 and one game behind the <a href="https://www.milehighreport.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Denver Broncos</a> for the lead in the division while the Chiefs are 1-6 and are going back to quarterback <span>Matt Cassel</span> because of a concussion to backup quarterback <span>Brady Quinn</span>.</p>
↵<p>College Football:</p>
↵<p><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/virginia-tech-hokies" class="sbn-auto-link">Virginia Tech Hokies</a> vs. <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/miami-hurricanes" class="sbn-auto-link">Miami Hurricanes</a>, 7:30 p.m. (ESPN)</p>
↵<p>The Hurricanes are currently in a three-way tie for first place in the ACC Coastal Division and the Hokies are only a half game behind the crowd.</p>
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<p><b>Major League Baseball:</b></p>
↵<p>World Series Game 2, <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.mccoveychronicles.com/">San Francisco Giants</a> vs. <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.blessyouboys.com/">Detroit Tigers</a> - 7:30 p.m. (Fox, 850 AM): The San Francisco <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.bigblueview.com/">Giants</a> dismantled the Detroit Tigers in Game 1, 8-3 thanks to three home runs by <span>Pablo Sandoval</span>. The Tigers hope to even the series out by sending pitcher <span>Doug Fister</span> to the hill against Giants pitcher <span>Madison Bumgarner</span>.</p>
↵<p><b>National Football League:</b></p>
↵<p><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.bucsnation.com/">Tampa Bay Buccaneers</a> vs. <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.dailynorseman.com/">Minnesota Vikings</a> - 8 p.m. (NFL Network, 93.7 FM): The Vikings come into this game a half-game behind the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.windycitygridiron.com/">Chicago Bears</a> for the NFC North Division lead. Running back <span>Adrian Peterson</span> has run for 652 yards and three touchdowns this season. Although the Buccaneers have the third best rushing defense in the NFL, they have lost nine games in a row on the road.</p>
↵<p><b>College Football:</b></p>
↵<p><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/clemson-tigers">Clemson Tigers</a> vs. <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/wake-forest-demon-deacons">Wake Forest Demon Deacons</a> - 7:30 p.m. (ESPN): The Tigers are only a half game behind the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/florida-st-seminoles">Florida St. Seminoles</a> for first place in the ACC Atlantic Division. Their offense ranks in the top 40 in both rushing and in passing so they should match up well with the Demon Deacons.</p>
↵<p>For more information on sports on TV for Thursday night,<a href="http://www.boston.com/sports/sportview/tvlistings/"> check out Boston.com</a>.</p>
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