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[The Slate] The Best In Sports In 7 Days

Not even February's extra day can hold back the Madness of March.

Thursday, Mar. 1
College basketball (8-10 p.m. ESPN): Kentucky is two games away from being undefeated in SEC play, and Georgia travels to Lexington to try to end the streak.

Friday, Mar. 2
NBA (7-9:30 p.m. ESPN): Former Lanier star Monta Ellis leads the Golden State Warriors in to Philadelphia to take on the surprising 76ers.

Saturday, Mar. 3
College basketball (1-3 p.m. FSN): Southern Miss finishes its record setting season on the road against Marshall. ... College basketball (4-6 p.m. FSN): Mississippi State's late season losing streak has its NCAA hopes in jeopardy, but a win today over Arkansas would help their chances.

Sunday, Mar. 4
College basketball (11 a.m.-1 p.m. CBS): Kentucky looks to finish SEC play undefeated on the road against East rivals the Florida Gators.

Monday, Mar. 5
NHL (7-10 p.m. NBCSN): Winnipeg Jets are trying to hold down the eighth seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs, but teams like the Buffalo Sabers are hot on their trail.

Tuesday, Mar. 6
NHL (8-11 p.m. NBCSN): Minnesota Wild travels to Colorado Avalanche in a matchup of two teams trying to get into the Western Conference playoff hunt.

Wednesday, Mar. 7
MLB (noon-3 p.m. 930AM): Spring training has started, and the Atlanta Braves face a potentially strong Detroit Tigers team.

Mississippi Valley State has gone on a 16-game winning streak. No matter who or where you play, a 16-game winning streak is impressive. Still, the Delta Devils have to win the SWAC tournament to make the Big Dance.

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