Ellington

I leave for two weeks, and Atlanta Airport workers have more accuracy than Drew Brees lately. But seriously, thank you Dr. S for handling sports so I could spend time with my family.

Thursday, Dec. 6

NBA (7-9:30 p.m., TNT): The surprising New York Knicks hit the road to face the defending champion Miami Heat and newly crowned Sports Illustrated Sportsman of the Year LeBron James.

Friday, Dec. 7

NBA (7-9:30 p.m., Sports South): This regional matchup features the Southwest Division-leading Memphis Grizzlies taking on the last place team in the same division: the New Orleans Hornets.

Saturday, Dec 8

College football (noon-3 p.m., ESPN U): The SWAC Championship Game with East division champion Jackson State facing West division champion Arkansas-Pine Bluff.

Sunday, Dec. 9

NFL (3-6 p.m., Fox): The New Orleans Saints playoff hopes hang in the balance as they face the reigning Super Bowl Champion New York Giants, whose playoff hopes are also in danger.

Monday, Dec. 10

NFL (7:30-11 p.m., ESPN): This is a possible AFC Championship Game preview with the Houston Texans battling the New England Patriots with their respective MVP candidates: defensive end J.J. Watt against quarterback Tom Brady.

Tuesday, Dec. 11

NBA (6-8:30 p.m., ESPN): It’s the NBA battle for New York, with the New York Knicks taking the short road trip to Brooklyn to take on the newly moved Nets.

Wednesday, Dec. 12

Documentary (7-8:30 p.m., ESPN 2) ESPN’s 30-for-30 fall schedule ends with “You Don’t Know Bo” about one of the greatest athletes of my generation, Bo Jackson, whose greatness was derailed by injuries.

While you are feasting on good food and fellowship this month, you can also feast on college football (Bowls and FCS Playoffs), college basketball, NBA and the NFL.