Live sports aren't happening right now due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but that doesn't mean fans have stopped craving sports action. On Sunday, CBS took the timeslot normally allocated to live March Madness games and filled them with classic games from past tournaments.
The games, like the 1992 Elite Eight matchup between Duke and Kentucky, had fans engaged with the past well enough to get the game trending on Twitter. Over one million people watched the throwback college basketball games on CBS on Sunday afternoon, according to Show Buzz Daily.
Many networks are following suit without live games to broadcast or provide commentary on. Sporting News compiled all the classic games across the networks to help fans navigate the nostalgia.
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ESPN schedule today
ESPN is continuing with regularly scheduled programs like Sportscenter and NFL Live during the day and airing docuseries like "O.J.: Made in America" at night. On ESPN's other channels, like ACC Network and SEC Network, the emphasis is on replaying college football and basketball games from last season.
Time (ET) | Year | Game | Sport | Channel |
9 a.m. | 2019 | Miami vs. Florida St. | Football | ACC Network |
Noon | 2019 | Wofford vs. No. 4 Clemson | Football | ACC Network |
12:30 p.m. | 2019 | Kentucky vs South Carolina | Football | SEC Network |
3 p.m. | 2019 | Virginia vs North Carolina | Football | ACC Network |
4:30 p.m. | 2020 | No. 10 Kentucky vs South Carolina | Basketball | SEC Network |
6 p.m. | 2019 | Florida St. vs Boston College | Football | ACC Network |
9 p.m. | 2019 | South Carolina vs No. 3 Georgia | Football | Sec Network |
9 p.m. | 2019 | Louisville vs Miami | Football | ACC Network |
FS1 schedule today
Fox Sports 1 is also continuing with regularly scheduled programming during the day but shifting to classic World Series games at night. First up is the extra-inning thriller in 2016, followed by one of the most dramatic finishes in baseball history in 2001.
Time (ET) | Game | Matchup |
7 p.m. | 2016 World Series Game 7 | Chicago Cubs at Cleveland Indians |
10 p.m. | 2001 World Series Game 7 | New York Yankees at Arizona Diamondbacks |
MLB Network schedule today
MLB Network is starting the morning off with some great early season games and finishing with the legendary Aaron Boone home run.
Time (ET) | Date/Game | Matchup |
6:30 a.m. | April 1, 2013 | Giants at Dodgers |
8:30 a.m. | April 4, 2017 | Giants at Diamondbacks |
11:30 a.m. | April 4, 1994 | Mets at Cubs |
4 p.m. | 2003 ALCS Game 7 | Red Sox at Yankees |
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NBA TV schedule today
NBA TV is featuring the Jazz of the 1990s, teams with two Hall of Fame players in John Stockton that weren't able to capture a title.
Time (ET) | Date/Game | Matchup |
Noon | Jan. 15, 1991 | Spurs at Jazz |
2 p.m. | Feb. 21, 1993 | NBA All-Star Game |
4 p.m. | Feb. 1, 1995 | Nuggets at Jazz |
7 p.m. | 1997 WCF Game 6 | Jazz at Rockets |
10 p.m. | 1997 NBA Finals Game 3 | Bulls at Jazz |
NBC Sports schedule today
NBC Sports is chock-full with Stanley Cup Finals games that clinched championships.
Time (ET) | Game | Matchup |
3 p.m. | 2009 Stanley Cup Finals Game 7 | Penguins at Red Wings |
5 p.m. | 2010 Stanley Cup Finals Game 6 | Blackhawks at Flyers |
7 p.m. | 2013 Stanley Cup Finals Game 6 | Blackhawks at Bruins |
9 p.m. | 2018 Stanley Cup Finals Game 5 | Capitals at Golden Knights |
11 p.m. | 2009 Stanley Cup Finals Game 7 | Penguins at Red Wings |
NFL Network schedule today
The two Super Bowl matchups on NFL Network feature two of the best quarterbacks to ever play the game. Peyton Manning makes his first Super Bowl appearance in the first game and Tom Brady takes his perfect 18-0 record into the second game.
Time | Game | Matchup | Year |
6 p.m. | Super Bowl XLI | Colts vs Bears | 2006 |
8:30 p.m. | Super Bowl XLII | Giants vs Patriots | 2008 |
NHL Network schedule today
NHL Network has some classic games to start the day. The 1993 and 1994 Stanley Cup Finals are showcased.
Time | Game | Matchup |
8 a.m. | 1993 Stanley Cup Playoffs Game 5 | Kings at Canadiens |
10 a.m. | 1994 Stanley Cup Playoffs Game 7 | Canucks at Rangers |