Give a give a give a give a give a GARMIN! Commercial jingles, Mall Stampedes and people shooting each other over video game systems all tell us that the Holidays are here.......I am not sure the three wise men knew what was to follow after they delivered those gifts at the manger. So much going on and its crunch time for parents and spouses everywhere so this week the report is a bit short. One thing before we get onto the listings.

Daisuke Matsuzaka
Why is everyone in Baseball fussing over a pitcher who A, has never pitched one ball in the major leagues and B, whos career Japanese stats are not at all impressive? I was at the World Baseball Classic and I witnessed him pitch really well but actually all of the Korean pitchers were excellent too and noone is throwing $150 million to get any of them. Supposedly he has a special pitch where he holds the ball like Spock giving the Vulcan peace sign. Well all I can say is live long and prosper Red Sox fans because noone is worth that much money or attention. He is going to get shelled once people figure out his special niche....just like Hideo Nomo and especially like Byung Yung Kim. I guess we will have to wait until spring.



As always this list of HD Sports Programming is shown by day and categorized by sport but…Please check your local listings for channels and availability.
Games and Times are listed in RED.....Games and Times in BLUE are do not miss.


Thursday 12/14/06
NHL
7:00pm EST: N.J. Devils vs. Boston Bruins (Regional) NESN in 1080i
8:30pm EST: N.Y. Rangers vs. Dallas Stars HDNet in 1080i
8:30pm EST: Detroit Red Wings vs. Chicago Blackhawks (Regional) CSN in 1080i

NBA
7:00pm EST: Orlando Magic vs. Charlotte Bobcats TNT-HD in 1080i
The magic look really good and seem to be set for the future with all their young stars. Grant Hill is the grandaddy of the group and my fingers are crossed he stays out of the infirmary.
9:30pm EST: San Antonio Spurs vs. New Orleans Hornets TNT-HD in 1080i

NFL
8:00pm EST: San Francisco 49ers vs. Seattle Seahawks NFL Network in 1080i
So much debate about the NFL network and I haven't found one person who likes the idea of forcing people to subscribe. Even people who have the NFL network think its ridiculous so maybe the new commish will wake up.




Friday 12/15/06
NBA
7:00pm EST: Miami Heat vs. Washington Wizards (Regional) CSN in 1080i
8:00pm EST: Philadelphia 76ers vs. Dallas Mavericks ESPNHD in 720p
As of thursday there is rumor Iverson is getting interest from the Heat. If the Heat weren't already destined for a letdown here comes trouble. I wouldn't let AI in the same zip code as Dwayne Wade for fear of corruption but this is all up to Mr. Riley.


NBA
8:30pm EST: Milwaukee Bucks vs. Chicago Bulls (Regional) CSN in 1080i
10:30pm EST: Houston Rockets vs. L.A. Lakers ESPNHD in 720p

NHL
9:00pm EST: Edmonton Oilers vs. Colorado Avalanche (Regional) Altitude in 1080i





Saturday 12/16/06
Auto Racing
11:00am EST: Race of Champions - Nations Cup from the Stade de France, Paris HDNet in 1080i

NHL
7:00pm EST: Philadelphia Flyers vs. Washington Capitals (Regional) CSN in 1080i
7:00pm EST: Florida Panthers vs. Boston Bruins (Regional) NESN in 1080i

NBA
8:00pm EST: Detroit Pistons vs. N.J. Nets (Regional) YES in 1080i

NFL
8:00pm EST: Dallas Cowboys vs. Atlanta Falcons NFL Network in 1080i
If you get it.......watch it and tell me how it was.

NHL
9:00pm EST: Calgary Flames vs. Phoenix Coyotes HDNet in 1080i
10:30pm EST: Anaheim Mighty Ducks vs. San Jose Sharks (Regional) FSN BA in 1080i



Sunday 12/17/06
NFL
1:00pm EST: Washington Redskins vs. New Orleans Saints FOX in 720p
1:00pm EST: Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Carolina Panthers CBS in 1080i
1:00pm EST: Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Chicago Bears FOX in 720p
1:00pm EST: Detroit Lions vs. Green Bay Packers FOX in 720p
1:00pm EST: N.Y. Jets vs. Minnesota Vikings CBS in 1080i
4:00pm EST: Denver Broncos vs. Arizona Cardinals CBS in 1080i
4:15pm EST: Philadelphia Eagles vs. N.Y. Giants FOX in 720p
Jeff Garcia is baaaaaaaaaack! If the league remembers anything about this guy then they will stop letting him get outside of the pocket and practice catching interceptions.

4:15pm EST: St. Louis Rams vs. Oakland Raiders FOX in 720p
8:15pm EST: Kansas City Chiefs vs. San Diego Chargers NBC in 1080i
Just a thought but how ironic would it be for Drew Brees (QB Saints) to face Phillip Rivers (New QB Chargers) in the SuperBowl? Right now there is a real possibility since most of the other top teams have faded in the last 3 weeks.

NBA
3:30pm EST: Houston Rockets vs. L.A. Clippers (Local) KTLA in 1080i
9:30pm EST: L.A. Lakers vs. Washington Wizards (Regional) CSN in 1080i

College Basketball
5:30pm EST: Wake Forest Demon Deacons vs. Virginia Tech Hokies FSN-HD
8:00pm EST: Southern Illinois Salukis vs. Indiana Hoosiers ESPNHD in 720p

NHL
7:00pm EST: N.J. Devils vs. N.Y. Rangers (Regional) MSG in 1080i






Monday 12/18/06
NHL
7:00pm EST: Detroit Red Wings vs. Columbus Blue Jackets Versus / INHD in 1080i

NBA
7:30pm EST: Golden State Warriors vs. N.J. Nets (Regional) YES in 1080i

NFL
8:30pm EST: Cincinnati Bengals vs. Indianapolis Colts ESPNHD in 720p

NBA
9:00pm EST: Denver Nuggets vs. Washington Wizards (Regional) CSN in 1080i
10:00pm EST: Washington Wizards vs. Denver Nuggets (Regional) Altitude in 1080i
10:00pm EST: Dallas Mavericks vs. Sacramento Kings (Regional) CSN & NBA/INHD in 1080i
11:00pm EST: Sacramento Kings vs. Dallas Mavericks (Regional) HDNet in 1080i