NBC Sports Hosts Gymnastics Competition and NHL Game of the Week this Weekend on DISH Network
March 3, 2011 No Comments
This weekend is packed with NBC Sports on DISH Network, so get ready for four hours of gymnastics on Saturday followed by live coverage of the Honda Golf Classic and the ‘NHL Game of the Week’ on Sunday. If you won’t be around all weekend to watch each sporting event, then be sure to take note of the starting times mentioned below so you can set your DVR accordingly.
AT&T American Cup Gymnastics – Saturday, March 5 at 11:00 AM ET (Universal Sports) and live coverage starts at 1:00 PM ET (NBC Sports)
Watch four hours of the AT&T American Cup Gymnastics on Saturday in the all-around format where fans and viewers will get to watch the best men and women gymnasts from around the world, for an early preview of what to expect in the 2012 Olympic Games. According to the NBC Sports press release, seven Olympians and ten World medalists will be competing on Saturday’s event. The infamous 1996 Women’s Gold Medalist Team will be honored at the AT&T American Cup Gymnastics event as well with all Olympians in attendance with the exception of Dominique Dawes. Olympic Gold Medalist Nastia Liukin will also be hosting ‘Nastia Liukin Supergirl Cup’ on Friday evening at 7:00 PM ET on Universal Sports.
Honda Classic - Saturday, March 5 at 3:00 PM ET
NBC Sports will have live sports coverage of the PGA National in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida on Saturday. Viewers can expect to see some of golf’s greatest professional golfers go head-to-head on the golf course including: Dan Hicks, Johnny Miller, Gary Koch, Mark Rolfing, Roger Maltbie, Dottie Pepper and Jimmy Roberts.
NHL Game of the Week - Sunday, March 6 at 12:30 PM ET
NBC Sports will broadcast the Atlantic division rivals as the New York Rangers take on the Philadelphia Flyers at home in the NHL Game of the week this Sunday in HD on DISH Network. The New York Rangers are 7th in the Eastern Conference, while the Philadelphia Flyers maintain the top spot in the conference, making this a must-watch NHL game.
Honda Classic – Sunday, March 6 at 3:00 PM ET
The final round of golf will be played in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida on the following day, Sunday. NBC Sports will begin full live coverage of the tournament’s results starting at 3:00 PM ET. Watch the PGA National in crisp HD on DISH Network, check your local listings for programming information.
Be sure to keep your smart phone, iPad or tablet ready seeing as the DISH Remote Access app will allow you to easily manage your recordings as well as watch the sporting events live, no matter where you might be. To see if you have a compatible DVR receiver to access ‘TV everywhere’ visit authorized DISH Network provider DISH Systems online or call 866-989-3474.
