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Las Vegas – Sports enthusiasts across the valley can dive into a diverse array of live action today, from college hoops showdowns to MLB spring training openers.
College Basketball Heats Up Early
High-stakes NCAA men’s basketball games anchor the afternoon slate. Duke travels to N.C. State at 4 p.m. on ESPN, with coverage also available on KLAV-AM (1230).[1][2]
McNeese State faces Nicholls State at 4:30 p.m. on CBSSN, followed by Iowa State at Arizona at 6 p.m. on ESPN. These matchups promise intense competition as conference races tighten.[1]
Unrivaled basketball playoffs add flair with semifinals: Vinyl vs. Phantom at 4:30 p.m. and Breeze vs. Mist at 5:45 p.m., both on TNT and truTV.
NBA and NHL Deliver Prime-Time Thrills
The NBA spotlight falls on the West Coast rivalry as the L.A. Clippers visit the Golden State Warriors at 7 p.m. on FDSC and Peacock.[1][2]
Hockey fans catch Detroit at Nashville at 11 a.m. on NHLN, then Columbus at the New York Rangers at 4 p.m. on NHLN. These games highlight key divisional battles.[1]
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- NBA: Clippers at Warriors, 7 p.m., FDSC/Peacock
- NHL: Red Wings at Predators, 11 a.m., NHLN
- NHL: Blue Jackets at Rangers, 4 p.m., NHLN
MLB Spring Training Gets Underway
Spring training baseball offers multiple viewing options starting at 10 a.m. Atlanta faces Detroit on ESPN, while Boston meets Toronto on MLBN.[1][3]
Athletics take on San Diego at noon on MLBN, and L.A. Dodgers host Colorado at noon on SNLA (DirecTV only). Early-season tune-ups provide a glimpse of roster battles.
| Sport | Matchup | Time (PT) | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| MLB | Atlanta vs. Detroit | 10 a.m. | ESPN |
| MLB | Boston vs. Toronto | 10 a.m. | MLBN |
| MLB | Oakland vs. San Diego | Noon | MLBN |
Golf, Soccer, and Local Team Watch
Golf coverage includes the NCAA Women’s Darius Rucker Intercollegiate at 11:30 a.m. on TGC and TGL: New York vs. Los Angeles at 4 p.m. on ESPN2.[1]
Soccer fans tune into CONCACAF U-20 qualifiers on FS2, featuring matchups like Sint Maarten at Trinidad & Tobago at 8:50 a.m., Costa Rica at Bermuda at 11:50 a.m., U.S. Virgin Islands at Nicaragua at 1:50 p.m., and Aruba vs. Canada at 4:50 p.m.
While no live local pro or college games air today, keep an eye on upcoming Vegas Golden Knights road games Tuesday at Buffalo (4 p.m., KMCC-34) and UNLV men’s basketball hosting Utah State Tuesday at 8 p.m. (CBSSN, KWWN 1100 AM/100.9 FM).[1]
Key Takeaways
- College basketball dominates with Duke, Iowa State, and more on ESPN and CBSSN.
- NBA’s Clippers-Warriors headlines evening TV on FDSC.
- MLB spring games start the day on ESPN and MLBN.
As the day unfolds with cross-sport variety, Vegas viewers have plenty to fuel their passion. Grab the remote and settle in for non-stop excitement. What game are you tuning into first? Share in the comments below.
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