Tucson’s TV/radio sports best bets: Sunday, Dec. 3
Tucson sports fans have plenty of exciting action to look forward to this Sunday, Dec. 3. With a wide range of events spanning college basketball, college football, golf, NBA G-League, NFL, NHL, skiing, soccer, and more, there’s something for everyone. Whether you prefer to watch the games on TV or listen to the radio, here’s a rundown of the best sporting events happening in Tucson.
In college basketball (men’s division), there are several matchups to keep an eye on. ESPN2 kicks off the action with Auburn at Appalachian St., followed by ACCN’s Clemson at Pittsburgh. ESPN2 continues with Wichita St. at Missouri, while PAC12 features San Francisco at Arizona St. Later in the day, ACCN broadcasts Louisville at Virginia Tech, FS1 presents Creighton at Nebraska, and SECN showcases Southern U. at Mississippi St. PAC12 also offers the game between Pepperdine and Colorado. Lastly, BTN airs Minnesota at Ohio St., and PAC12 caters to San Diego at Stanford.
On the women’s side of college basketball, there are some standout games. ACCN broadcasts NJIT at Miami, followed by ABC’s matchup between South Carolina and Duke. FS1 features Oregon at Baylor, while SECN presents Kansas at Texas A&M. ABC also offers the game between UConn and Texas, while BTN covers Georgetown at Northwestern. If you’re looking for more women’s basketball action, ESPN is airing Ohio St. at Tennessee.
For college football fans, ESPN is hosting the Playoff Selection Show at 10 a.m. ET. Stay tuned to find out which teams will secure a spot in the playoffs.
NCAA Championship in college water polo (men’s division) will be broadcast on ESPNU at 4 p.m. ET. Don’t miss the thrilling action as the best teams compete for the title.
If you’re a fan of college wrestling, BTN has you covered with the Lehigh at Penn St. match at noon ET.
Golf enthusiasts can enjoy the final round of the DP Tour: South African Open on GOLF at 2:30 a.m. ET. Later in the day, GOLF will air the final round of the PGA Hero World Challenge at 9:30 a.m. ET, while NBC will also cover the same event at 11:30 a.m. ET.
Basketball fans can catch NBA G-League action with Westchester at College Park on NBATV at noon ET, followed by Indiana at Iowa at 2 p.m. ET.
In the NFL, CBS will broadcast the Arizona Cardinals taking on the Pittsburgh Steelers at 11 a.m. ET, while FOX offers the matchup between the Detroit Lions and the New Orleans Saints at 11 a.m. ET. In the late afternoon, FOX brings the game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Philadelphia Eagles at 2:25 p.m. ET. Finally, NBC wraps up the day with the Kansas City Chiefs facing the Green Bay Packers at 6:20 p.m. ET.
Hockey fans can catch the Chicago Blackhawks against the Minnesota Wild on NHLN at noon ET, followed by the San Jose Sharks taking on the NY Rangers at 4 p.m. ET.
For skiing enthusiasts, NBC has the FIS Alpine Ski World Cup coverage at 2:30 p.m. ET.
Soccer fans can enjoy the EPL matchup between Brighton & Hove Albion and Chelsea on USA at 7 a.m. ET. Later in the day, CBSSN will air Serie A: AS Roma at Sassuolo at 10 a.m. ET.
CNBC will broadcast the U.S. Open swimming competition (taped) at 10 a.m. ET.
If you prefer to listen to sports on the radio, 1450-AM offers coverage of the Arizona Cardinals vs. the Pittsburgh Steelers at 11 a.m. ET, followed by Miami at Washington on 1490-AM. In the late afternoon, tune in to 1490-AM for the San Francisco 49ers vs. the Philadelphia Eagles, or listen to 1290-AM for the Kansas City Chiefs vs. the Green Bay Packers at 6:20 p.m. ET.
Remember that schedules are subject to change and potential blackouts, so make sure to check your local listings. Enjoy the exciting sports action this Sunday in Tucson!
