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[The Slate] The Best In Sports In 7 Days

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Bryan Flynn

Baseball is over, but the NBA returns this week. Everyone will be looking to catch the Miami Heat in the spring.

Thursday, Nov. 1

College football (6:30-9:30 p.m. ESPN): Virginia Tech heads to Miami in a game featuring two teams that have fallen short of expectations this season—but could have major implications on the ACC Coastal division.

Friday, Nov. 2

NBA (7-10:30 p.m. ESPN): Exciting NBA double header with the Miami Heat at the New York Knicks followed by the battle for L.A. as the Clippers face the Lakers.

Saturday, Nov. 3

College football (11 a.m.-2 p.m. ESPN): Mississippi State welcomes SEC newcomer Texas A&M to Starkville in a big conference tilt. … College football (2:30-6 p.m. CBS): Ole Miss will try to upset the Georgia Bulldogs between the hedges in Athens.

Sunday, Nov. 4

NFL (7:30-11 p.m. NBC): The Dallas Cowboys will try to avoid Tony Romo interceptions to be the first team to defeat the Atlanta Falcons.

Monday, Nov. 5

NFL (7:30-10:30 p.m. ESPN): Playoff hopes hang in the balance when the New Orleans Saints play the Philadelphia Eagles at home. Both teams need a win to keep their postseason dreams alive.

Tuesday, Nov. 6

College football (7-10 p.m. ESPN 2): MAC football on a Tuesday night features the Toledo Rockets against the Ball State Cardinals.

Wednesday, Nov. 7

College football (7-10 p.m. ESPN 2): The first week of the year with football on every night continues with more MAC football, featuring the Bowling Green Falcons against the Ohio Bobcats.

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