Monday’s Sports Lineup: Big Games and Quiet Beginnings

Sports fans have plenty to watch tonight, but the real excitement starts early. Soccer kicks things off at 1:45 p. m. with a Saudi Pro League match between Al Ahli and Al Taawoun. By mid-afternoon, English football ramps up, with a Championship Playoff semifinal on CBS and the Premier League’s Leeds facing Tottenham on USA. If you’re into local games, Hull City battles Millwall in a playoff return leg that could decide who moves forward. Bowling takes center stage later for those who prefer precision over footwork. Two big tournaments from Minnesota roll into finals at 6 and 9 p. m. on CBSSN, while a third competition is still deciding its toughest match at 7 p. m. It’s a slower night for the sport, but the pressure on the lanes is high.Volleyball and MLB try to steal attention, though not at the same time. Top college teams UC Irvine and Hawaii play for a championship at 7 p. m. on ESPN2, while the Mariners visit the Astros on FS1 just an hour later. Baseball fans can flip between these games or catch the Dodgers and Giants on MLBN closer to 10 p. m. Basketball and hockey offer late drama. The NBA delivers a crucial Game 4 between Detroit and Cleveland at 8 p. m. , with both teams looking for any edge. The Western Conference also races toward its next round, with Oklahoma City facing the Lakers at 10:30 p. m. on Prime Video. Meanwhile, the Colorado Avalanche try to close out a series against Minnesota on ESPN at the same hour, proving how unpredictable playoffs can be. Tennis keeps going through the night and into Tuesday. Rome’s biggest event continues on Tennis Channel, with early rounds turning into tougher matchups as players advance. The sport doesn’t sleep, and neither do its fans.