What Sports Games Are on Right Now?
It can be tough to keep track of what sports games are on right now. Check out this blog for a comprehensive list.
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MLB
The MLB playoffs are underway and there are some great games on right now. The Yankees are playing the Red Sox in game one of the ALDS and the Astros are playing the Indians in game one of the ALDS.
Chicago Cubs vs. Pittsburgh Pirates
The Chicago Cubs take on the Pittsburgh Pirates at 1:20 p.m. EDT on Wednesday at Wrigley Field.
Boston Red Sox vs. Baltimore Orioles
The Boston Red Sox take on the Baltimore Orioles at Fenway Park tonight. The game is set to start at 7:10pm ET and will be broadcast on NESN in the Boston area.
The Red Sox are currently in first place in the AL East with a record of 43-19, while the Orioles are in last place with a record of 24-38. Baltimore has lost eight of their last ten games, including a four-game sweep at the hands of the New York Yankees last weekend.
Boston is coming off a series loss to the Tampa Bay Rays, but they still hold a commanding lead in their division. Tonight’s matchup will feature two of the best young pitchers in the American League, as Chris Sale (9-4, 2.83 ERA) takes the mound for the Red Sox and Dylan Bundy (5-7, 4.46 ERA) starts for Baltimore.
NBA
Right now, there are three NBA games on: the Los Angeles Lakers vs. the Indiana Pacers, the Miami Heat vs. the Toronto Raptors, and the Portland Trail Blazers vs. the Houston Rockets.
Los Angeles Clippers vs. Portland Trail Blazers
The Los Angeles Clippers take on the Portland Trail Blazers in an NBA matchup. The Clippers are looking to keep their winning streak alive, while the Trail Blazers will be trying to get back on track after a recent loss. This should be a close game, with both teams looking to get a victory.
Houston Rockets vs. Golden State Warriors
The Houston Rockets are currently in first place in the Western Conference, while the Golden State Warriors are in second. These two teams have met in the playoffs multiple times over the past few years, with the Rockets winning last year’s series 4-2. The Warriors are led by point guard Stephen Curry, who is one of the best shooters in NBA history. The Rockets are led by shooting guard James Harden, who is one of the best scorers in the league. These two players will likely be the biggest factors in this series.
NHL
The National Hockey League (NHL) is a professional ice hockey league in North America, currently comprising 31 teams: 24 in the United States and 7 in Canada.
Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Detroit Red Wings
The Tampa Bay Lightning are set to take on the Detroit Red Wings tonight at 7:30pm EST. This should be a great game between two evenly-matched teams, so be sure to tune in!
Nashville Predators vs. Dallas Stars
The Nashville Predators are in town to take on the Dallas Stars! This is sure to be an exciting game, so be sure to tune in!
You can catch this game on NBCSN at 8:00pm ET.
NFL
The National Football League (NFL) is a professional American football league consisting of 32 teams, divided equally between the National Football Conference (NFC) and the American Football Conference (AFC). The NFL is one of the four major professional sports leagues in North America, and the highest professional level of American football in the world. NFL games are divided into four quarters, each lasting 15 minutes.
Green Bay Packers vs. Minnesota Vikings
The Green Bay Packers take on the Minnesota Vikings at 8:20 p.m. ET on Thursday at Lambeau Field. The Packers are 10-3 overall and 6-2 at home, while the Vikings are 9-4 overall and 4-3 on the road.
The Packers are coming off a convincing 34-20 win over the Seattle Seahawks, while the Vikings are coming off a 27-23 loss to the San Francisco 49ers.
This is a crucial game for both teams as they battle for position in the NFC playoffs. The Packers are currently in first place in the NFC North, while the Vikings are in second place. A win by the Packers would solidify their position atop the division, while a win by the Vikings would keep them within striking distance of first place.
Both teams have strong defenses, so this could be a low-scoring game. The Packers have the edge on offense, however, as they have one of the best quarterbacks in the league in Aaron Rodgers. The Vikings will need to find a way to stop him if they want to win this game.
New England Patriots vs. New York Jets
The New England Patriots are a professional American football team based in the Greater Boston area. The Patriots compete in the National Football League as a member club of the league’s American Football Conference East division. Wikipedia
Coach: Bill Belichick
Arena/Stadium: Gillette Stadium
Location: Foxborough, Massachusetts, U.S.
Training Camp: Gillette Stadium
