Sports Week Preview: Games, Tournaments and More

Monday starts with college hoops as several conference finals spill onto the TV screen. The Southern Conference crowns its champion in Asheville, while the Sun Belt title is fought over in Pensacola. Indianapolis hosts Horizon League semifinals and Las Vegas sees West Coast teams battle it out. Women’s basketball kicks off early, with the Sun Belt and Atlantic Sun tournaments heading to Florida for their decisive games. Towson takes on Virginia in men’s lacrosse, and Missouri faces Florida in college softball. Tuesday shifts focus to the Atlantic Coast tournament, where first‑round games unfold in Charlotte. The Big Ten and Horizon League championships continue to air on Peacock and ESPN, while the Northeast and Southland finals hit networks in New York City and Louisiana. Women’s hoops stay on track with Horizon League and West Coast championships, and the day ends with NHL action featuring the New York Islanders in St. Louis. Wednesday brings a crowded slate of college basketball, from Atlantic 10 and ACC second rounds to Big 12 and SEC first‑round matchups. The Big East, Southland, and Big Ten tournaments also make appearances across ESPN, Peacock, and BTN. Women’s basketball sees a Big Sky championship in Boise, and college softball presents games between Pittsburgh and Florida State. The day wraps with NBA games featuring Cleveland against Orlando and Houston facing Denver. Thursday’s schedule highlights the ACC quarterfinals, Big Ten third rounds, and a mix of Big 12, SEC, and American Athletic contests. The ACC’s second round in Pittsburgh keeps fans engaged, while the SEC plays its second‑round games in Nashville. Women’s basketball features a Southland championship in Louisiana, and golf fans get the PGA Players Championship opening round at TPC Sawgrass. NBA action includes Philadelphia vs. Detroit and Boston vs. Oklahoma City.Friday is packed with auto racing practice sessions for Indy NXT and IndyCar in Arlington, Texas. College baseball continues its series with Georgia Tech vs. Clemson, and the ACC’s mid‑season games continue on network TV. Basketball fans catch Atlantic 10 quarterfinals, Big Ten and SEC contests, and the Big East semifinal. Women’s basketball hosts an American Athletic championship in Birmingham. Golf continues with the Players Championship second round, and NBA games feature Cleveland vs. Dallas and Minnesota vs. Golden State. Saturday’s racing practice turns into a full day of IndyCar qualifying in Arlington, and NASCAR races take the spotlight at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. College baseball moves to the SEC with Mississippi State vs. Arkansas and Tennessee vs. Georgia, while college basketball showcases America East finals in Ithaca and Ivy League semifinals in New York. The day ends with a mix of Big Ten, Atlantic 10, and SEC championships across major networks. Women’s basketball sees a sweep of tournament finals from Southwestern Athletic to Ivy League, and lacrosse matches feature Michigan vs. Notre Dame and Clemson vs. Virginia. Sunday closes the week with IndyCar warm‑ups, NASCAR Cup action in Las Vegas, and a series of college baseball games featuring Florida State vs. Wake Forest and LSU vs. Vanderbilt. Basketball highlights include Ivy League finals, Atlantic 10 championship, SEC final, and the American Athletic tournament finale. The NCAA men’s selection show airs on CBS, while women’s selection specials follow on ESPN. Golf concludes with the Players Championship final round at TPC Sawgrass, and NBA games feature Minnesota vs. Oklahoma City, Dallas vs. Cleveland, and Golden State vs. New York.