News Summary
As the weather warms, sports fans can look forward to a thrilling spring sports lineup. College football kicks off spring practices, international soccer tournaments heat up, and Major League Baseball showcases exciting spring training matches. Golf enthusiasts can enjoy special programming, while basketball and mixed martial arts events add to the diverse sports schedule. This spring promises to be packed with exhilarating athletic action across various sports.
Exciting Spring Sports Programming to Look Forward To!
Get ready, sports fans! It’s that time of year again! As the weather warms up, the thrill of spring sports is about to hit your screens. Whether you’re into college football, international soccer, Major League Baseball, or even a bit of golf, there’s a jam-packed lineup coming your way. So grab your remote, and let’s dive into the action!
College Football Spring Practices and Games
Spring is a bustling time for colleges with their football programs getting in gear for the new season. Teams are allowed 15 on-field practice sessions over a span of 34 days, and many schools wrap things up with an exciting intrasquad game. However, some are shaking it up this year. Key dates to remember include:
- Alabama: Camp started on March 3 and will wrap up on April 12.
- Arkansas: Kicking off camp on March 10, finishing up on April 19.
- Georgia: Getting ready from March 11 to April 12.
- Texas A&M: Beginning on March 21 and winding down by April 19.
- Florida State: Skipping the traditional spring game this year.
- North Carolina: Opting for an open practice instead of a spring game on April 12.
Be sure to set your alarms for these dates! College football is back, baby!
International Soccer Coverage
Soccer fans, you are not left out! The CONCACAF Gold Cup is heating up with some thrilling matches coming your way. Group stage action on Matchday 3 will see simultaneous games that you won’t want to miss. Here’s the match lineup:
- Panama vs. Jamaica airing at 7 p.m. on FS1.
- Guadeloupe vs. Guatemala at the same time on FS2.
- Canada vs. El Salvador at 10 p.m. on FS1.
- Honduras vs. Curaçao at 10 p.m. on FS2.
So, grab your favorite snacks and enjoy the rivalries that soccer brings!
Major League Baseball March Madness
It’s not just football and soccer; baseball is back in a big way too! MLB Spring Training showcases some exciting matchups including:
- Sacramento at Detroit,
- Texas at Baltimore,
- Toronto at Cleveland,
- Tampa Bay at Kansas City.
- Also, don’t miss the showdown between the Atlanta Braves and the New York Mets at Citi Field at 7 p.m. on TBS!
A Round of Golf and NCAA Excitement
Golf enthusiasts will also find something to look forward to with Golf Channel programming. Catch ‘Golf Central’ at 4 p.m., along with segments like ‘Golf’s Top Instructors’ at 7 p.m. and a classic show spotlighting none other than Tiger Woods at 8 p.m. Perfect for those evenings in!
Basketball Buzz and the NHL
If you’re a basketball buff, tune in for the NBA Draft Preview Special on ESPN at 7 p.m. Also, make room for thrilling WNBA matchups featuring teams like the Atlanta Dream and Dallas Wings at 8 p.m. The action doesn’t stop there either! NHL fans will want to mark their calendars for the 2025 Hockey Hall of Fame Inductee Announcement at 3 p.m. on the NHL Network.
Mixed Martial Arts and More
And, let’s not forget about Mixed Martial Arts! Check out the DraftKings Network for shows like ‘Anik and Florian’ at 8 p.m. and ‘The Ultimate Fighter’ at 10 p.m—perfect for MMA enthusiasts waiting for their dose of action.
A Little Bit of Everything
As if that wasn’t enough, there’s also coverage on tennis events, golf, and even behind-the-scenes footage leading into college athletics. Spring is truly buzzing with sports excitement!
So there you have it! The month is stacked with thrilling action happening across all sports. Tune in and enjoy a fantastic lineup as we move into a vibrant spring season filled with sports!
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Additional Resources
- The Eagle: High School Football
- Wikipedia: College Football
- ESPN: College Football Spring Game Schedule
- Google Search: College Football Spring Games
- CBS Sports: 2025 College Football Spring Games
- Encyclopedia Britannica: College Football
- SportsGrid: College Football Spring Transfer Portal
- Google News: College Football 2025
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