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If the New York Knicks could sign Tim Tebow and pair him with Jeremy Lin, it would shut the country down, because the Internet would explode.

Thursday, Feb. 23
College basketball (6-8 p.m. ESPN): Florida State beat Duke on a three-point shot at the buzzer the first time these team met Jan. 21. Hopefully, this game will be just as good.

Friday, Feb. 24
NBA (8-10 p.m. TNT): BBVA Rising Stars Challenge kicks off the NBA's All-Star weekend. Charles Barkley and Shaquille O'Neil coach the teams of rookies and second-year players for this game.

Saturday, Feb. 25
College basketball (5-9 p.m. ESPN and CSS): Mississippi State faces Alabama (ESPN at 5 p.m.), and Southern Miss takes on Rice (CSS at 7p.m.). The Bulldogs and Eagles look to raise their NCAA Tournament stock with wins before the season ends.

Sunday, Feb. 26
NASCAR (noon-4 p.m. Fox): It's the super bowl of auto racing as the 2012 NASCAR season kicks off with the Dayton 500. ... NBA (5-9 p.m. TNT): No defense but plenty of offense will be on display as the East meets the West in the 2012 NBA All-Star Game.

Monday, Feb. 27
College basketball (TBA ESPN U): Mississippi Valley State travels to the capital city to take on Jackson State, as the Delta Devils look to lock up the regular season SWAC Championship.

Tuesday, Feb. 28
College basketball (6-8 p.m. ESPN U): Ole Miss travels to Arkansas in a game that features two teams hoping to improve their post-season hopes with a win.

Wednesday, Feb. 29
NHL (6:30-9:30 p.m. NBCSN): Two potential Stanley Cup playoff teams meet in Texas when the Pittsburgh Penguins travel to Dallas to take on the Stars.

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