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Basketball fanatics! Congratulations to those whose teams have made it to the NBA Conference Semifinals 2011 and for those who lost it, never mind…it’s a game after all! Keep up the spirit and cheer for semifinalists, as you enjoy each of NBA Conference Semifinals 2011 game on DISH Network HD. A bumpy road ahead, indeed! However, real basketball game time can be enjoyed with the entire family at home.

NBA Conference Semifinalists 2011 are proud to be at a place where they are, but gradually the tension is mounting as the time is nearing for semifinals. Teams have huge responsibilities to shoulder for not just themselves and coach, but for their NBA fans as well. To start with, you can watch Chicago Bulls vs. Atlanta 7pm on ESPN tonight (Friday, May 6, 2011) for Game. The series will move forward to south Friday night for their NBA Pro Basketball Playoff Series 2011. It was the Atlanta Hawks (March 2^nd) who enjoyed a home win with the 83-80 giving a tight punch to the Bulls as a +4 ½ point underdog. And the total of 182 ½ points was covered by the entire game. When they met again 3 weeks later, Bulls outscored Atlanta with a 72-43 margin making a total of 181 points!

However, if we take a deep look into the NBA Playoffs 2011, we will find the Dallas Mavericks quickly hushed a hoarse crowd at the Staples Center by defeating the Los Angeles Lakers, the two-time NBA champion (defending) to enjoy a 2-0 lead in their NBA Conference Semifinals matchup 2011. Talking about the Eastern conference, Chicago Bulls, the best team of the league brutally crushed the Atlanta Hawks so that they can tie at 1-1, their “best-of-seven semifinal series”.

No doubt, the Western Conference has also surprised us with first round results, where 2011 NBA Conference Semifinals’ teams the Mavericks, Lakers, Grizzlies and Thunder overcame their 1^st opponents in the NBA 2011 Playoffs in order to get their tickets to the next round. So buckle up and hold on to have really tough game when these eight teams take on their rivals on ground in each 2011 NBA Semifinal game in both Eastern and Western Conference.

Want to know the complete schedule of 2011 NBA Conference Semifinals? Here is the complete listing along with TV channels airing it.

NBA Conference Semifinals Schedule 2011

Check out the upcoming NBA 2011 matches here

EASTERN Conference Semifinal 2011

Atlanta Hawks vs. Chicago Bulls

• Game 3 —May 6, Friday, Chicago at Atlanta, 7pm on ESPN
• Game 4 —May 8, Sunday, Chicago at Atlanta, 8pm on TNT
• Game 5* —May 10, Tuesday, Atlanta at Chicago, TBA on TNT
• Game 6* —May 12, Thursday, Chicago at Atlanta, TBA, ESPN
• Game 7* —May 15, Sunday, Atlanta at Chicago, TBA, TNT

Boston Celtics vs. Miami Heat

• Game 3 —May 7, Saturday, Miami at Boston, 8pm on ABC
• Game 4 —May 9, Monday, Miami at Boston, 7pm on TNT
• Game 5* —May 11, Wednesday, Boston at Miami, TBA, TNT
• Game 6* —May 13, Friday, Miami at Boston, TBA, ESPN
• Game 7* —May 16, Monday, Boston at Miami, 8pm, TNT

WESTERN Conference Semifinals 2011

Dallas Mavericks vs. L.A. Lakers

• Game 3 —May 6, Friday, L.A. Lakers at Dallas, 9:30pm on ESPN
• Game 4 —May 8, Sunday, L.A. Lakers at Dallas, 3:30pm on ABC
• Game 5* —May 10, Tuesday, Dallas at L.A. Lakers, TBA, TNT
• Game 6* —May 12, Thursday, L.A. Lakers at Dallas, TBA, ESPN
• Game 7* — May 15, Sunday, Dallas at L.A. Lakers, 3:30pm on ABC

Memphis Grizzlies vs. Oklahoma City Thunder

• Game 3 —May 7, Saturday, Oklahoma City at Memphis, 5pm on ESPN
• Game 4 —May 9, Monday, Oklahoma City at Memphis, 9:30pm on TNT
• Game 5* —May 11, Wednesday, Memphis at Oklahoma City, TBA, TNT
• Game 6*— May 13, Friday, Oklahoma City at Memphis, TBA, ESPN
• Game 7* —May 15, Sunday, Memphis at Oklahoma City, TBA

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Well, all you hockey lovers, if you’ve been waiting for the most hyped NHL 2011, then get ready as the time has arrived when we can truly expect the epic rematch of 2010 battle! Certainly, the two brawny teams are face-to-face once again for Eastern Conference Semifinals 2011. Watch out Boston Bruins vs. Philadelphia Flyers tonight live on NBC at 3 pm (Saturday, April 30, 2011). You can enjoy the telecast of the tournament from Wells Fargo Center PA – Philadelphia, PA. So, don’t forget to tune into channel right on time to have all the fun of watching the tough matchup on DISH Network HD!

In the exclusive 2011 Eastern Conference Semifinals, Boston Bruins are all settled to take revenge on their last years’ downfall against the Flyers. Just a single win and they will be on top of the world! Boston Bruins have won against the Montreal Canadiens and have headed to the most exciting second round of match against Flyers.

In fact, Bruins emerged victorious in three of the four meetings this season. Tim Thomas kick started all 4 games, with a 1.95 goals-against average and .942 save percentage. On the other hand, Flyers only victory came Dec. 11, when Mike Richards (team captain) scored a 2-1 win when just about 3 seconds was left for overtime at TD Garden. No doubt, Bostons have fastened belts for Boston vs. Philadelphia matchup, even Philadelphia Flyers are also pretty confident post their victory against the Buffalo Sabres in Game 7! So, you know you’re gonna have lots of thrill and game rivalry coming up on 2011 NHL!

Before heading up with the two teams, let’s take a look into who missed out in the series. Center David Krejci was out of the series in Game 3, as he was injured in the wrist, while Seidenberg couldn’t play at all since he was suffering with an arm injury. However, for this second straight season of Eastern Conference Semifinal 2011, both the teams are hale and hearty to give a tough fight on the ground as compared to the last years. Defenseman Dennis Seidenberg had 3 points in 7 games against the Canadiens in the 1^st round, but played with Zdeno Chara on the team’s top defense pairing.

Definitely, this Philadelphia vs. Boston 2011 game, filled with extreme thrill and excitement is right here to give you complete sports entertainment at home. Do you want to know about the complete schedule series? Check out here:

Series Schedule

• Game 1 – Boston at Philadelphia – Saturday, April 30 – 3 p.m. on NBC
• Game 2 - Boston at Philadelphia – Monday, May 2 – 7:30 p.m. on VERSUS
• Game 3 - Philadelphia at Boston – Wednesday, May 4 – 7 p.m. on VERSUS
• Game 4 - Philadelphia at Boston – Friday, May 6 – 8 p.m. on VERSUS
• Game 5 - Boston at Philadelphia – Sunday, May 8 – 3 p.m. on NBC
• Game 6 - Philadelphia at Boston – Tuesday, May 10 on TBD
• Game 7 - Boston at Philadelphia – Thursday, May 12 on TBD

So, do watch out NHL 2011 Eastern Conference Semifinal: Philadelphia Flyers vs. Boston Bruins on NBC Tonight sharp at 3 pm. Catch all the fun of enjoying NHL match on DISH Network!

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Car racing lovers don’t fret, as 2011 NASCAR is back with more action, competition and thrill, so that you have engrossing time on weekend! It was doubtful though post tragic storms that hit southeast region, but NASCAR Cup Series is back with a bang with the sleek cars running this Saturday at the Richmond International Raceway. Yes, you can enjoy the complete coverage of the Crown Royal presents the Matthew and Daniel Hansen 400 at Richmond that kick starts Saturday April 30, 2011 at 7 p.m. ET on FOX brought by DISH Network. Certainly, you could have asked for nothing more entertaining than this one – the 2011 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series on FOX!!

The .75-mile short track or “The Action Track” at Richmond surely offers the best racing experience throughout the year, even as the nickname aptly suggests. The slightly-banked and wide surface brings numerous grooves of racing; however there are ample bent fenders and bent tempers to move along with them with the completion of 400 laps of racing. There are speculations and expectations, for we have guys out at Richmond, who have not made it this year, as was expected!! Besides, there are teams who have not lived up to the expectations. So, surely, you’re gonna witness lot of pent-up aggression, as what can be a better platform to let it out than Richmond track – a perfect blend of short and fast track for NASCAR contenders!

Are you also thinking what I am – who will be the first time winner of Richmond Cup 2011 at NASCAR Series? Well, definitely a tough call when we have so many different winners. Ranging from Regan Smith, Paul Menard who can be close to their first victory; and then we have AJ Allmendinger and Marcos Ambrose, who can be winners too. Truly, a competitive list for NASCAR 2011!

There is No. 29 Budweiser Chevrolet and Kevin Harvick team who will travel to Richmond (Va.) International Raceway for Crown Royal presents the Matthew and Daniel Hansen 400. Then there is Joe Gibbs Racing, who has won the last 4 races at Richmond, which even include consecutive victories in Crown Royal 400 for Kyle Busch. Denny Hamlin won the last 2 September races. Both Hamlin and Busch have impressive track record at Richmond. Well, other drivers are going to have tough time facing them.

Let’s face it, these NASCAR drivers have a hard stretch up front with NASCAR schedule 2011. The teams travel 12 consecutive weeks before getting a break. However, these next four races immediately will be a make or a break. There’s Richmond, Darlington, Dover and Charlotte lined up for next 4 weekends beginning with Richmond this Saturday. Surely, NASCAR schedule is pretty tight.

It will be fun and action-packed weekend at Richmond for viewers and a tough and rocky road ahead for drivers. So, don’t forget to tune into channel right on time to watch out NASCAR Sprint Cup Series 2011 on FOX sharp at 7:30 p.m. ET Saturday. Stay glued to find out who will be the NASCAR winner 2011 only on DISH Network.

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All you NFL fans, are you going crazy for NFL Draft 2011? Well, all of us are getting goose bumps, as the final 3 days event is kicking off tonight on ESPN! Yes, catch 2011 NFL Draft Round 1 on ESPN at 8 pm ET (Thursday, April 28, 2011). In fact, every year during this time, the excitement heightens as the teams are selected along with shuffled players. There is much tension amongst players as well as among NFL fans discussing questions in series like: who will be the 1^st overall pick? What will be the biggest reach? Which quarterback will go off the board first? Or anticipating whether there are any probable busts or not? The queries will be answered as the draft is finalized soon post this event. So, tune into channel right on time to catch the exclusive broadcast of NFL 2011 Mock Draft on ESPN brought to you by DISH Network!

The 2011 NFL Draft is a 3-day event that is beginning tonight at 8 PM at Radio City Music Hall, the seamless coverage of which can be enjoyed by the DISH Network subscribers on ESPN. Certainly, we can expect a rise in the ESPN viewership these three days on DISH Network, with crystal clarity and perfect sound output! However, coming back to NFL Draft 2011 on ESPN, perhaps it is the toughest this year to take a call on NFL Draft with the ongoing NFL ‘free-agency uncertainty and labor strife’. Nevertheless, as football freaks and viewers keep speculating about the final draft (until the last-minute piece of news coming in); let’s take a look at how things are shaping up with a couple of few first picks.

Carolina Panthers has locked into Cam Newton (Auburn). Marcell Dareus (Alabama) fits well for Denver Broncos, who need a giant team. On the other hand, Buffalo Bills wants to perk up its pass rush with Von Miller. Cincinnati Bengals has a new odious controller, who is looking for the right fit at receiver. Patrick Peterson is one of the best players, who would fit in nicely next to Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie. There is a likelihood that Missouri quarterback Blaine Gabbert is chosen in the top five, however, it seems less likely or depends greatly on his form! The selection process is continuing with NFL 2011 Draft that will offer its final take on teams and players during this special event.

So, don’t forget to watch out 2011 NFL Draft on ESPN tonight and onwards for 2 days only on DISH Network. Stay tuned right on time sharp at 8 pm for disclosures. You are sure to have a happening evening as the program begins! Until then, happy guessing!

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All the cricket lover, here is the great news! – Now you can watch the most exciting matches of  IPL on DISH Network. The leading satellite TV provider in US has acquired a long-term right to air IPL 4 (Indian Premiere League). With this deal, DISH Network becomes the only satellite TV service provider in the nation to air the full IPL 2011 cricket tournament along with the playoffs and final matches in HD. Plus, DISH Network has secured exclusive rights to broadcast TEN Cricket and Neo Cricket in US. It has recently signed the deals that give DISH Network subscribers special access to 9 cricket boards – the biggest array of cricket programming in the whole of USA.

The IPL Season 4 features with 10 teams and new play-off system, where the leading 2 teams in league rankings will contend against each other to decide the first finalist. The teams finishing 3^rd and 4^th will play to decide which team will have a match with the first play-off’s loser for the 2^nd final position. DISH Network will broadcast all the seventy-four IPL 2011 matches live on Pay-Per View. Customers need to pay only $89 to watch it. So, no more waiting; get ready to enjoy IPL on DISH Network Pay Per View (PPV).

As per the agreement, you now can enjoy NEO Cricket on DISH Network (Available on Channel No. 584) that will provide complete coverage of BCCI (Board of Cricket Control India) tournaments, Asia Cup; domestic cricket championship matches like the Ranji, Duleep and Irani Trophies. Plus, now on, you also get to enjoy Ten Cricket on DISH Network (Available on Channel No. 576), the proprietor of 4 cricket boards comprising Sri Lanka, West Indies, Zimbabwe and Pakistan.

Access to these newly-launched cricket channels along with the existing Willow Cricket network (Available on Channel No. 582), which owns 4 cricket boards counting New Zealand, Australia, South Africa and England will allow DISH Network subscribers watch the best cricket coverage in the country.

NEO Cricket, Ten Cricket along with Willow Cricket can now be accessed in the latest Cricket Pack from April 13 for only $20/month. Other than the Cricket Pack, TEN Cricket will also be a part of the Hindi Mega Pack – that has Willow Cricket with it already and available for $49.99/month. NEO Cricket can be accessed as part of la carte for only $15/month.

The VP of International Programming for DISH Network, Chris Kuelling stated “DISH Network’s carriage of the IPL and the launch of our Cricket Pack will offer our customers an anticipated 300 or more days of live cricket over the next year,” “Nowhere else can customers access more than 75 South Asian channels, watch every heart-stopping play in the IPL, and get year round coverage of their favorite cricket teams”, said Kuelling.

President of NEO Broadcast America, Inc. S. Venkatasubramanian said “We are excited to launch NEO Cricket, the world’s first cricket-only channel, on DISH Network. Through its dedication to cricket and high-quality programming, NEO Cricket brings all of the home games of the World Champion India national team to the U.S. so that fans do not miss a second of the live action. We are glad to partner with DISH Network to continue our commitment toward providing world-class cricket.”

“TEN Cricket is an integral part of the DISH Network cricket offering, and in the next year alone will deliver more than 100 days of live cricket programming.” stated Suresh Bala, CEO of Asia TV USA LTD. “We are thrilled to deliver TEN Cricket to fans in the U.S., who now can enjoy live coverage of four of the most popular cricket boards including Pakistan and Sri Lanka,” said Bala.

So, get ready to enjoy the best of actions from the cricket world. Bring home DISH Network and as they say – eat, think and live cricket!

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