Sports This Week on Sling TV
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Monday August 8
The 2016 Olympics on NBC, NBCSN, and USA: Monday’s highlights include Rowing, Water Polo, Swimming, Canoe/Kayak, including Michael Phelps in the 200m butterfly prelims, at 10am ET on NBC; USA vs. Spain in Women’s Basketball at 11am ET on NBC Sports Network; USA vs. Venezuela in Men’s Basketball at 6pm ET on NBCSN; and Diving, Gymnastics, Swimming, Beach Volleyball starting at 8pm ET on NBC. (Live Olympics coverage starts at 9am ET on NBCSN & USA, Monday)
Tuesday August 9
The 2016 Olympics on NBC, NBCSN, and USA: Tuesday’s highlights include the Equestrian team jumping finals at 9am ET on USA; USA vs. Colombia in Women’s Soccer at 6pm ET on NBCSN, and Diving, Gymnastics, Swimming at 8pm ET on NBC. (Live Olympics coverage starts at 9am ET on NBCSN & USA, Tuesday)
Wednesday August 10
MLB on ESPN: It’s another chapter in baseball’s best rivalry, as the New York Yankees face the Boston Red Sox. (7pm ET Wednesday, ESPN)
The 2016 Olympics on NBC, and NBCSN: Wednesday’s highlights include Team USA facing Spain in Men’s Beach Volleyball, and France in Men’s Water Polo at 10am ET on NBC; Swimming, including Michael Phelps and Ryan Lochte in the men’s 200m IM, at noon on NBC; USA vs. Serbia in Women’s Basketball at 2pm ET on NBCSN; USA vs. Australia in Men’s Basketball at 6pm ET on NBCSN; and Beach Volleyball, Swimming, Gymnastics at 8pm ET on NBC. (Live Olympics coverage starts at 7:30am on NBCSN, Wednesday)
Thursday August 11
The 2016 Olympics on NBC, NBCSN, and The Golf Channel: Thursday’s highlights include the return of Golf after a 112-year absence at 6:30am on The Golf Channel; Team USA’s Michael Phelps, Katie Ledecky, and Missy Franklin hit the pool for SwImming coverage at noon on NBC; Team USA competes in Men’s & Women’s Beach Volleyball at 2:30pm ET on NBC; and Gymnastics and Swimming at 8pm ET on NBC. (Live Olympics coverage starts at 6:30am on The Golf Channel, Thursday)
Friday August 12
The 2016 Olympics on NBC, NBCSN, & The Golf Channel: Friday’s highlights include Round 2 action in Golf at 6:30am ET on The Golf Channel; the second-to-last day of Swimming coverage starts at noon ET on NBC; Team USA faces Canada in Women’s Basketball at 2:30pm ET, followed by the US vs. Serbia in Men’s Basketball at 6pm ET on NBCSN; Track and Field, Swimming, Diving, Beach Volleyball at 8pm ET on NBC. (Live Olympics coverage starts at 6:30am on The Golf Channel, Friday)
Boxing on ESPN: Miguel Flores (20-0, 9 KO’s) climbs into the ring to square off against Ryan Kielczweski (25-1) in a battle of 126-pound contenders. (9pm ET Friday, ESPN)
Saturday August 13
The 2016 Olympics on NBC, NBCSN, & The Golf Channel: Saturday’s highlights include third round coverage of Golf at 6:30am on The Golf Channel; Track and Field, Rowing, Water Polo at 10am ET on NBC; Men’s quarterfinal in Soccer at noon & 3pm ET on NBCSN; coverage of Track and Field, Swimming, Diving, Beach Volleyball, including Michael Phelps’ final race as an Olympian, at 8pm ET on NBC. (Live Olympics coverage starts at 6:30am on The Golf Channel, Saturday)
MLB on FS1: It’s a Saturday doubleheader, as Andrew McCutchen and the Pittsburgh Pirates face rookie sensation Corey Seager and the Los Angeles Dodgers, followed by Mike Trout and the Los Angeles Angels vs. Francisco Lindor and the Cleveland Indians. (4:05pm & 7:10pm ET Saturday, FS1)
Soccer on CNBC: It’s an opening day tripleheader for the English Premier League, as reigning champions Leicester City face newly promoted Hull City, then Tottenham Hotspur faces Everton, followed by Sunderland vs. Manchester City. (7:30am, 10am & 12:30pm ET Saturday, CNBC)
Soccer on ESPN2: It’s International Champions Cup action with Celtic vs. Inter Milan. (2pm ET Saturday, ESPN2)
Soccer on YES: New York City FC faces Columbus Crew in MLS play. (7:30pm ET Saturday, YES)
Sunday August 14
The 2016 Olympics on NBC, NBCSN, & The Golf Channel: Sunday’s highlights include final round coverage of Golf at 6:30am on The Golf Channel; Track & Field, including the Women’s Marathon, at 8am ET on NBC; Team USA faces France in Men’s Basketball at 1pm ET on NBCSN; Team USA vs. China in Women’s Volleyball at 4pm ET on NBC; and Diving, Track and Field, Gymnastics, Beach Volleyball, including Usain Bolt’s quest to become the first man ever to win three 100m Gold Medals, at 7pm ET on NBC. (Live Olympics coverage starts at 6:30am on The Golf Channel, Sunday)
Soccer on NBC Sports: Another Premier League doubleheader, this one featuring Manchester United taking the pitch against Bournemouth, followed by Liverpool vs. Arsenal. (8:30am & 11am ET Sunday, NBC Sports)
MLB on TBS: Mike Trout and the Los Angeles Angels face defensive whiz Francisco Lindor and the Cleveland Indians. (1:10pm ET Sunday, TBS)
Soccer on ESPN: Orlando City meets the Chicago Fire in MLS action. (4pm ET Sunday, ESPN)
Soccer on FS1: Real Salt Lake goes up against Seattle Sounders FC in MLS action. (7pm ET Sunday, FS1)
MLB on ESPN: It’s an NL Central showdown between the Chicago Cubs and the St. Louis Cardinals. (8:08pm ET Sunday, ESPN)