Monday

Men's College Basketball: Louisville at Marquette, 7 p.m. on ESPN

These two talented rosters met in Louisville last month with the Cardinals cruising to a 20-point win. Each team is 6-3 in Big East play.

World Wrestling Entertainment: Monday Night Raw, 9 p.m. on USA

Last week was a high point for Raw. The night after the Royal Rumble produced a great show. Expect a step back this week as it's now a downhill ride to Wrestlemania next month.

Tuesday

American Idol: Atlanta auditions, 8 p.m. on FOX

This is the last week of auditions for Idol, meaning only two more shows of the bad stuff. I'll be recording this one on the DVR because of...

Men's College Basketball: Florida at Tennessee, 9 p.m. on ESPN

I'll be at Thompson-Boling Arena for this game. Florida got blown out in its first true road test Saturday. I feel certain they were caught looking ahead to this game, so expect a good one.

Wednesday

Men's College Basketball: Connecticut at Syracuse, 7 p.m. on ESPN

UConn comes in winners of five straight and is playing very good basketball. Syracuse has won three straight after dropping back to back games a few weeks back.

American Idol: Auditions, 8 p.m. on FOX

It's the last night of auditions for Idol, and I'm sad to see it come to an end. This will be a good warm-up to the night's big time games at 9.

Men's College Basketball: Duke at North Carolina, 9 p.m. on ESPN

This one really needs no explanation. It's the best rivalry in all of college sports and features two top five teams. It's also marks the return of Dick Vitale to announcing after missing time with a throat problem.

Soccer: Mexico at United States, 9 p.m. on ESPN2

Technically this is just a friendly match, but when these two teams meet friendly is the last thing to call it. The U.S. has called in all the big names for this contest, including 12 players from European-based clubs.

Thursday

Men's College Basketball: West Virginia at Pittsburgh, 7 p.m. on ESPN

The last time these two teams met in a sport the Panthers ruined WVU's chances of a football national championship. Even though it's a different game, the intensity is sure to be high in the "Backyard Brawl".

Women's College Basketball: Tennessee at Mississippi State, 8 p.m. on FSN

The Lady Vols will look to continue its roll in Starkville. The team has won 10 straight since falling at Stanford, while Mississippi State sits near the bottom of the SEC standings.

Men's College Basketball: UCLA at Washington State, 10:30 on FSN

UCLA sits atop the Pac 10 standings, while WSU has disappointed in conference play by losing four times already. One of those losses was an 81-74 defeat at the hands of the Bruins last month.

Friday

NBA Basketball: Celtics at Timberwolves, 8 p.m. on ESPN

The two teams that combined in the Kevin Garnett blockbuster trade will hook up Friday night. Al Jefferson leads Minnesota against the Celtics' Big Three.

Friday Night Lights: May the Best Man Win, 9 p.m. on NBC

It has been three whole weeks since a football game was actually played on this show. That promises to change this week in what has become just another teen drama.

NBA Basketball: Wizards at Nuggets, 10:30 p.m. on ESPN

Allen Iverson and Carmelo Anthony lead the way for Denver against Caron Butler and Antawn Jamison of Washington.

Saturday

Men's College Basketball: Marquette at Notre Dame, Noon on ESPN

Notre Dame sits second in the Big East behind Georgetown. Luke Harangody averages a double-double to lead the Irish. The Golden Eagles have four players averaging double figures.

Men's College Basketball: Tennessee at LSU, 3 p.m. on CBS

The Vols look for another road win against the bottom-feeding Tigers. Junior guard Marcus Thornton averages nearly 20 points a night for LSU.

PGA Tour Golf: Pebble Beach Pro-Am, 5 p.m. on CBS

Celebrities and golf pros gather for an entertaining weekend in California. Featured celebrities include Kevin James and George Lopez.

Men's College Basketball: Oklahoma State at Kansas State, 6 p.m. on ESPN

Freshman phenom Michael Beasley looks to make the most of his night in the spotlight against the Cowboys. OSU has just one win in conference.

Men's College Basketball: Georgetown at Louisville, 9 p.m. on ESPN

The Hoyas will look to remain in complete control of the Big East in Louisville. The Cardinals feature five double figure scorers.

Sunday

NBA Basketball: Spurs at Celtics, 1 p.m. on ABC

Two of the odds-on favorites to win the NBA title take the floor in Boston. San Antonio is attempting to cope with the loss of point guard Tony Parker, while Kevin Garnett has recently missed time for the Celtics.

Men's College Basketball: Indiana at Ohio State, 1 p.m. on CBS

Expect a thrilling game in the high 50s between these two Big Ten powerhouses. And that has nothing to do with bad offense, it's just really good defense in the Midwest.

NASCAR Racing: Daytona 500 Qualifying, 1 p.m. on FOX

The NASCAR season is officially upon us. This is Jimmie Johnson's first step in defending his back to back championships.

PGA Tour Golf: Pebble Beach Pro-Am, 3 p.m. on CBS

See Saturday.

NBA Basketball: Lakers at Heat, 3:30 p.m. on ABC

L.A. gets to show off new acquisition Pau Gasol against one of the NBA's worst teams. With Gasol, Kobe Bryant and Lamar Odom the Lakers have suddenly become a championship caliber team.

NFL Football: AFC vs. NFC, 4:30 p.m. on FOX

This will be the last real football game for about seven months, so it might be worth flipping on. Plus, maybe we'll get to here some excuses from the Patriots.

Men's College Basketball: Clemson at North Carolina, 6:30 p.m. on FSN
The Tarheels will look to avoid a post-Duke hangover when Clemson comes to Chapel Hill. The Tigers nearly pulled the upset on UNC in the ACC opener last month but fell in overtime.

NBA Basketball: Nuggets at Cavaliers, 7 p.m. on ESPN

Allen Iverson takes on LeBron James in a showdown between two of the NBA's biggest stars. Of course Carmelo Anthony might play a slight role in this game as well.

NBA Basketball: Wizards at Suns, 9:30 p.m. on ESPN

Steve Nash has the Suns in contention for the league's best record again this year, while the Wizards have managed to stay above .500 without an injured Gilbert Arenas.