ESPN Deportes Highlights — February 27 – March 7, 2013
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(all times Eastern)
Baseball
World Baseball Classic
Australia vs. Chinese Taipei
Friday, March 1, 11:30 p.m.
ESPN Deportes TV
ESPN Deportes will provide comprehensive coverage as the exclusive Spanish-language home of the World Baseball Classic, with live telecasts of the 39 games played in seven venues and four nations from March 1 through March 19. ESPN Deportes Radio will broadcast 18 games through the tournament.
Ozzie Guillen will join the ESPN Deportes’ diverse team of experts as an analyst for select games during the second round games, the Semi-Finals and Finals in San Francisco’s AT&T Park. The former Venezuelan MLB star played with the Chicago White Sox (1985-97), Baltimore Orioles (1998), Atlanta Braves (1998-99) and Tampa Bay Rays (2000). As a player, Guillen was crowned A.L. Rookie of the Year when he debuted with MLB. He was a three-time All-Star shortstop (1988, 1990, 1991) and won the Gold Glove Award in 1990. Following his playing career, Guillen managed the White Sox from 2004-11, guiding the franchise to a World Series Championship in 2005, becoming the first Hispanic manager in MLB history to win a World Series. Guillen later was named manager of the Miami Marlins from 2011-2012.
Full Schedule:
| Date | Time (ET) | Game | Platform(s) |
| Fri, Mar 1 | 11:30 p.m. | Australia vs. Chinese Taipei | ESPN Deportes TV |
| Sat, Mar 2 | 5 a.m. | Japan vs. Brazil | ESPN Deportes TV |
| 6:30 a.m. | South Korea vs. Amsterdam | ESPN Deportes TV | |
| 10 p.m. | Cuba vs. Brazil | ESPN Deportes TV / ESPN Deportes Radio |
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| Sun, Mar 3 | 1:30 a.m. | Amsterdam vs. Chinese Taipei | ESPN Deportes TV |
| 5 a.m. | China vs. Japan | ESPN Deportes TV | |
| Mon, Mar 4 | 2:30 a.m. | China vs. Cuba | ESPN Deportes TV |
| 5:30 a.m. | South Korea vs. Australia | ESPN Deportes TV | |
| 11:30 p.m. | Australia vs. Amsterdam | ESPN Deportes TV | |
| Tue, Mar 5 | 3:30 a.m. | Brazil vs. China | ESPN Deportes TV |
| 6:30 a.m. | Chinese Taipei vs. South Korea | ESPN Deportes TV | |
| Wed, Mar 6 | 5 a.m. | Japan vs. Cuba | ESPN Deportes TV / ESPN Deportes Radio |
| Thu, Mar 7 | 3 p.m. | Italy vs. Mexico | ESPN Deportes TV / ESPN Deportes Radio |
| 6:30 p.m. | Venezuela vs. Dom. Republic | ESPN Deportes TV / ESPN Deportes Radio |
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| 3 p.m. | Pool 1: 2nd Round: TBD | ESPN Deportes TV | |
| Fri, Mar 8 | 5 a.m. | Pool 1: 2nd Round: TBD | ESPN Deportes TV |
| 2:30 p.m. | Canada vs. Italy | ESPN Deportes TV | |
| 5:30 p.m. | Spain vs. Puerto Rico | ESPN Deportes TV / ESPN Deportes Radio |
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| 9 p.m. | Mexico vs. USA | ESPN Deportes TV / ESPN Deportes Radio |
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| Sat, Mar 9 | 5 a.m. | Pool 1: 2nd Round: TBD | ESPN Deportes TV |
| 11 a.m. | Dom. Republic vs. Spain | ESPN Deportes TV / ESPN Deportes Radio |
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| 2:30 p.m. | Canada vs. Mexico | ESPN Deportes TV / ESPN Deportes Radio |
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| 5:30 p.m. | Puerto Rico vs. Venezuela | ESPN Deportes TV | |
| 9 p.m. | USA vs. Italy | ESPN Deportes TV |
New York Mets Spring Training
New York Mets vs. Venezuelan National Team
Wednesday, March 6, 12:35 p.m.
ESPN Deportes Radio Nueva York 1050 AM
| Date | Time (ET) | Game | Platform(s) |
| Wed, Mar 6 | 12:35 p.m. | New York Mets vs. Venezuelan National Team | ESPN Deportes Radio Nueva York 1050 AM |
| Sun, Mar 24 | 1:10 p.m. | New York Mets vs. Detroit Tigers | ESPN Deportes Radio Nueva York 1050 AM |
Soccer
Barclays Premier League
Manchester United vs. Norwich City
Sunday, March 2, 9:55 p.m.
ESPN Deportes TV and ESPN Deportes+
Current table leaders Manchester United host Norwich City at Old Trafford. The Red Devils suffered a Champions League loss against Real Madrid, but came away with wins in their next two matches – against Reading in the FA Cup, and Premier League match versus QPR. Robin Van Persie, despite being United’s leading goal scorer this season (19), has only found the back of the net twice in his last eight matches.
Norwich City has struggled in away matches, posting a 1-1-3 record in its last five away games. Forward Grant Holt has been in good form recently, and had the winning, last-minute goal for the Canaries against Everton last week. Kei Kamara, on loan to Norwich from MLS club Kansas City, has already made an impact, scoring one goal in only two appearances since his January 30 transfer.
| Date | Time (ET) | Match | Platform(s) |
| Sun, Mar 2 | 9:55 a.m. | Manchester United vs. Norwich City | ESPN Deportes TV / ESPN Deportes+ |
| Mon, Mar 4 | 2:55 p.m. | Aston Villa vs. Manchester City | ESPN Deportes TV / ESPN Deportes+ |
Copa MX
Atlante vs. Pachuca
Wednesday, March 6, 7:55 p.m.
ESPN Deportes TV
| Date | Time (ET) | Match | Platform(s) |
| Wed, Feb 27 | 10 p.m. ** | Irapuato vs. Lobos | ESPN Deportes TV / ESPN Deportes+ |
| Tue, Mar 5 | 7:55 p.m. | Veracruz vs. Estudiantes Tecos | ESPN Deportes TV / ESPN Deportes+ |
| 9:55 p.m. | Dorados vs. Correcaminos | ESPN Deportes TV / ESPN Deportes+ |
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| Wed, Mar 6 | 7:55 p.m. | Atlante vs. Pachuca | ESPN Deportes TV / ESPN Deportes+ |
| 10 p.m. | Lobos vs. Irapuato | ESPN Deportes TV / ESPN Deportes+ |
** Delay
Major League Soccer
Portland Timbers vs. New York Red Bulls
Sunday, March 3, 7:30 p.m.
ESPN Deportes TV / ESPN Deportes Radio
The 18th season of Major League Soccer on the ESPN networks premieres with a live telecast of the Portland Timbers vs. New York Red Bulls match from JELD-WEN Field in Portland, Ore. ESPN Deportes Radio will also broadcast all MLS matches on ESPN television networks this season. Richard Mendez and former New York/New Jersey MetroStars (New York Red Bulls) striker Giovanni Savarese return to call the matches in Spanish on ESPN Deportes. ESPN Deportes Radio broadcasts will feature Kenneth Garay, Elmer Polanco and Diego Cora in the booth.
In addition, ESPN Deportes Radio Nueva York 1050AM announced today it will be the Spanish-language radio home of New York Red Bulls games, beginning with the 2013 season.
Liga MX
Jaguares vs. Santos
Friday, March 1, 8:25 p.m.
ESPN Deportes TV / ESPN DeportesRadio / ESPN Deportes+
UEFA Europa League
Stuttgart vs. Lazio
Thursday, March 7, 12:55 p.m.
ESPN Deportes TV
Soccer on Other ESPN Deportes Platforms
Copa Libertadores
| Date | Time (ET) | Match | Platform(s) |
| Wed, Feb 27 | 5:30 p.m. | Barcelona vs. Boca Juniors | ESPN Deportes Radio |
Portuguese League
| Date | Time (ET) | Match | Platform(s) |
| Sat, Mar 2 | 2:45 p.m. | Sporting CP vs. FC Porto | ESPN Deportes+ |
| Sun, Mar 3 | 2:30 p.m. | Beira-Mar vs. Benfica | ESPN Deportes+ |
NBA
Miami Heat vs. New York Knicks
Sunday, March 3, 12:55 p.m.
ESPN Deportes TV
ESPN Deportes will showcase a star-studded doubleheader as the defending NBA champion Miami Heat and LeBron James visit the New York Knicks and Carmelo Anthony. In the second game, the defending Western Conference champion Oklahoma City Thunder – led by superstars Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook – against the Los Angeles Clippers and the dynamic duo of Blake Griffin and Chris Paul.
| Date | Time (ET) | Match | Platform(s) |
| Sun, Mar 3 | 12:55 p.m. | Miami Heat vs. New York Knicks | ESPN Deportes TV |
| 2:30 p.m. | Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Los Angeles Clippers | ESPN Deportes TV |
Boxing
ESPN Deportes’ Viernes de Combates Boxing:
Billy “The Kid” Dib (35-1, 1 NC, 21 KOs) vs. Evgeny “The Mexican Russian” Gradovich (15-0, 8 KOs)
12 Rounds
Saturday, March 2, 3 a.m.(Delay)
ESPN Deportes TV and ESPN Deportes+
ESPN Deportes’ Viernes de Combates (Friday Night Fights) will feature an IBF Title fight between Featherweight titlist Billy “The Kid” Dib (35-1, 1 NC, 21 KOs; The Ring Magazine’s No. 4, ESPN.com No.8 ranked Featherweight) and undefeated challenger Evgeny “The Mexican Russian” Gradovich (15-0, 8 KOs) in the 12-round main event from the MGM Grand Theater at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Conn. Alex Pombo and Delvin Rodriguez will call this week’s fights with Leopoldo Gonzalez and Pablo Viruega in the studio. Bilingual reporter Bernardo Osuna will present live interviews and reports.
Tennis
ATP: BNP Paribas Showdown
Rafael Nadal vs. Juan Martin del Potro
Monday, March 4, 9 p.m.
ESPN Deportes+
Rafael Nadal returns to action and faces former US Open champion Juan Martin Del Potro at Madison Square Garden in New York. Nadal, who counts seven French Open titles among his 11 major victories, returned to the court after a seven-month hiatus because of injury. He recently reached the final of both singles and doubles in his first comeback event and is ranked No. 5 in the world. He has not competed in the U.S. since playing in Miami last March. Del Potro, the 2009 US Open champ, is currently ranked No. 7.
Pac-12 Basketball
Oregon vs. Colorado
Thursday, March 7, 9 p.m.
ESPN Deportes+
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