Atlanta Falcons  (4-9) @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers (7-6) - Thursday, Dec 11th

8:15 PM ET | 1:15 AM London (Fri)  | 10:15 AM Tokyo (Fri) – Prime Video

Eliminated from playoff contention, the Atlanta Falcons now look to play spoiler as Tampa Bay continues its playoff chase. Can the Bucs hold on to first place in the NFC South?

Miami Heat (14-10) @ Orlando Magic (14-10) – Tuesday, Dec 9th

6:00 PM ET | 11:00 PM London | 8:00 AM Tokyo (Wed) – Prime Video

Florida teams with identical records battle in the NBA Cup Group Play with early playoff implications.

New York Knicks (16-7) @ Toronto Raptors (15-10) – Tuesday, Dec 9th

8:30 PM ET | 1:30 AM London (Wed) | 10:30 AM Tokyo (Wed) – Prime Video

The Knicks have won 7 of their last 8 to move into second place in the East, but Toronto would love to become the second divisional opponent to take down New York this season.

Phoenix Suns (13-10) @ Oklahoma City Thunder (23-1) – Wednesday, Dec 10th

7:30 PM ET | 12:30 AM London (Thurs) | 9:30 AM Tokyo (Thurs) – Prime Video

Defending champion Oklahoma City puts its 15-game winning streak on the line at home.

San Antonio Spurs (15-7) @ Los Angeles Lakers (16-6) – Wednesday, Dec 9th

10:00 PM ET | 3:00 AM London (Thurs) | 12:00 PM Tokyo (Thurs) – Prime Video 

Storied NBA franchises match up with rejuvenated rosters and heightened stakes. Is one of the West’s top rivalries back for good?

Tampa Bay Lightning (16-10-2) @ Montreal Canadiens (15-9-3), Tuesday, Dec 9th

7:00 PM ET | 12:00 AM London (Wed) | 9:00 AM Tokyo (Wed) –  ESPN+

Separated by a singular point in the standings, the winner of this matchup will emerge as the first-place team in the Atlantic Division.

Dallas Stars (20-5-5) @ Winnipeg Jets (14-13-1), Tuesday, Dec 9th

8:00 PM ET | 1:00 AM London (Wed) | 10:00 AM Tokyo (Wed) –  ESPN+/Victory+ (Dallas)

A rematch of last year’s Western Conference semifinal series. Dallas has been great on the road this season, and goaltender Jake Oettinger has a chance to state his Olympic case in the absence of Winnipeg’s Connor Hellebuyck.

Carolina Hurricanes (17-9-2) @ Washington Capitals (18-9-3), Wednesday, Dec 10th

7:00 PM ET | 12:00 AM London (Thurs) | 9:00 AM Tokyo (Thurs) – ESPN+

Carolina tries to close a three-point gap with Washington in a showdown of the Metropolitan Division’s elite. 

No. 18 Florida (5-3) @ No. 5 UConn (8-1), Tuesday, Dec 9th

9:00 PM ET | 2:00 AM London (Wed)  | 11:00 AM Tokyo (Wed) – ESPN

The last two national champions meet at Madison Square Garden as part of the Jimmy V Classic as UConn aims for its fourth top-20 win of the season.

Iowa  (8-1) @ No. 4  Iowa State (9-0), Thursday, Dec 11th

8:00 PM ET | 1:00 AM London (Fri)  | 10:00 AM Tokyo (Fri) – FS1

Fresh off an impressive road win over No.1 Purdue, Iowa State hosts in-state rival Iowa, which is on the cusp of joining the top 25. Can the Hawkeyes get a big road win to help their case?

Netflix: Blood Coast (Season 2)

The French crime drama is back for another season. The series follows a rogue police captain and a hungry recruit as they aim to track down some of the world’s most dangerous drug dealers in Marseille, France.

Netflix: The Accident (Season 2)

Season 2 picks up a year after the Season 1 ending. The families in the community continue to deal with the fallout of a freak accident at a birthday party amid secrets, corruption, wrongful convictions, and murder.

Netflix: Record of Ragnarok (Season 3)

The third installment of Netflix’s manga series sees the battle between the gods and the humans continue as they seek to break a tie.

Netflix: Simon Cowell: The Next Act

The music mogul, known for American Idol, The X Factor, and the Got Talent series, goes back to his roots as he searches for the next great boy band. Sixteen hopefuls head to Miami to work under his tutelage and begin their music careers.

Disney+/Hulu: Percy Jackson and the Olympians (Season 2 Premiere)

The latest visual adaptation of Rick Riordan’s mythical novel series. Percy, a demigod living on Earth, and his companions continue their quest to end the war and save one of their own while encountering mythical creatures and godly obstacles in the Bermuda Triangle.

Prime Video: Merv

Zooey Deschanel and Charile Cox star in a rom-com about a recently broken-up couple who are forced to co-parent their grieivng dog (Merv) as he struggles with the change.

Netflix: The Town (series)

After their mother’s death, two brothers stumble upon a fortune at the scene of a car accident. Their decision ends up tying them to a crime family, which puts everyone they know at risk.

HBO Max: Wizkid: Long Live Lagos

The documentary follows Nigerian musician, WizKid, and his journey from his African roots to music stardom

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