The Lineup: Wednesday, September 4

Author:
Mike Bebernes
Publish date:
Sep 4, 2013

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The TV standards department taught me that Wu Tang Clan aint nothin' to fudge with. Send any suggestions to SI.TheLineup@gmail.com. (Bold indicates a national broadcast. All times Eastern.)

Pregame Reads

Dave Zirin does a tryout for Grantland by comparing Roger Goodell to Walter White.
Andrew Luck's dad, Oliver, has a wild history, so says Hua Hsu for Grantland.
Aaron Gordon looks back at ESPN's "Jacked Up" in the wake of the NFL concussion settlement.

Starter

Sport UFC Fight Night Glover Teixeira vs. Ryan Bader: Prelims 5:00p.m., Main Event, 7:00p.m. (Fox Sports 1)

There was a lot of talk about Fox challenging ESPN by offering a distinct alternative to the Worldwide Leader. In the end, though, most of Fox Sports 1's programming has been marginally different at best. The one completely unique item that Fox offers is MMA programming. It's not unreasonable to believe that Wednesday night UFC could develop into the poor man's Monday Night Football. Enjoy this preview of tonight's fight by YouTube user Paulie G, the self-labeled New York Guido.

Reserves

MLB

Mets vs. Braves, 12:10p.m.

Twins vs. Astros, 2:10p.m.

Marlins vs. Cubs, 2:20p.m.

Rangers vs. Athletics, 3:35p..m.

Blue Jays vs. Diamondbacks, 3:40p.m.

Giants vs. Padres, 6:40p.m.

Orioles vs. Indians, 7:05p.m.

White Sox vs. Yankees, 7:05p.m.

Nationals vs. Phillies, 7:05p.m.

Tigers vs. Red Sox, 7:10p.m. (ESPN)

Cardinals vs. Reds, 7:10p.m.

Pirates vs. Brewers, 8:10p.m.

Mariners vs. Royals, 8:10p.m.

Dodgers vs. Rockies, 8:40p.m.

Rays vs. Angels, 10:05p.m. (ESPN)

NFL

Inside The NFL, 9:00p.m. (Showtime)

WNBA

Houston Dynamo vs. Columbus Crew, 7:30p.m.

Chivas USA vs. Seattle Sounders, 10:00p.m.

Tennis

U.S. Open Quarterfinals, 12:00p.m & 7:00p.m. (ESPN2 & ESPN3)

Basketball: FIBA Eurobasket

Georgia vs. Poland, 8:20a.m. (ESPN3)

Israel vs. Great Britain, 8:20a.m. (ESPN3)

Turkey vs. Finland, 8:20a.m. (ESPN3)

Latvia vs. Bosnia-Herzegovina, 8:20a.m. (ESPN3)

Macedonia vs. Montenegro, 11:35a.m. (ESPN3)

Sweden vs. Greece, 11:35a.m. (ESPN3)

Belgium vs. Ukraine, 11:35a.m. (ESPN3)

Spain vs. Croatia, 11:35a.m. (ESPN3)

Czech Republic vs. Slovenia, 2:50p.m. (ESPN3)

Russia vs. Italy, 2:50p.m. (ESPN3)

Serbia vs. Lithuania, 2:50p.m. (ESPN3)

France vs. Germany, 2:50p.m. (ESPN3)

MMA

Ultimate Fighter: Team Rousey vs. Team Tate, 10:00p.m. (Fox Sports 1)

Ronda Rousey and Miesha Tate already have a pretty entrenched rivalry:

This time they'll go head-to-head outside of the ring as they coach teams of fighters who are looking for their big break. But careful saying "big break" around Tate—she may be a bit sensitive.

The Challenge: Rivals II, 10:00p.m. (MTV)

Late Show with David Letterman: Guest Herm Edwards, 11:35p.m. (CBS)

Conan: Guest Mike Tyson, 11:00p.m. (TBS)

Capable Backup

60 Minutes Sports, 10:00p.m. (Showtime)

Ok, so 60 Minutes Sports is to Real Sports as Deep Impact is to Armageddon, but tonight the folks at Showtime got their hands on the prosecutors who tried Jerry Sandusky. You may not remember, but Deep Impacthad it's moments too.