Best Sports Weekend of 2010?

2010 is obviously still young, but this upcoming weekend has a chance to be the best in sports for the entire year. The NFL Playoffs provide great weekends, mainly because you get so many games. But take a look at what we have coming up in just a few days, even with just one football game.

Saturday:
14 NHL Games
12 NBA Games
UFC 109: Relentless

Sunday:
Celtics vs. Magic
Super Bowl XLIV

Taking a closer look at the important events for this weekend, let's start on Saturday. Prior to 10pm you can enjoy some NBA and NHL action, but then it's time for the UFC. Their 1st card of the month features some "classic" match ups. Randy Couture vs. Mark Coleman headline the event in a light-heavyweight clash. Also on the card: Nate Marquardt vs. Chael Sonnen; Mike Swick vs. Paulo Thiago; Frank Trigg vs. Matt Serra; Demian Maia vs. Dan Miller.

Not the best card in the world, no title fights, but Couture (former heavyweight/ light-heavyweight champ), Coleman (former heavyweight champ), Marquardt (challenged for middleweight belt), Serra (former welterweight champ), and Trigg (challenged for welterweight champ) all have big time headliner experience. Some are saying the "Trigg vs. Serra" bout could be a "Loser Leaves the UFC" fight. I think it will be a solid card.

Sunday at 2:30 you get the Celtics and Magic. (At noon it's Tyreke Evans and the Kings vs. Chris Bosh and the Raptors, maybe Bosh's last game for Toronto?) This, early Feb. game suddenly becomes important for the now 4th place Celtics. They just lost to the Hawks, Magic, and Lakers, and have struggled vs. good teams all year long. The C's are at home and could use the win for confidence if not the standings.

That game should be over with plenty of time to get your snacks and drinks of choice in order for "The Big Game." I think you can get it (-6) Colts right now. They probably do cover, but I'll be rooting for the Saints so I don't want to go against that.

All in all, that's a damn good sports weekend. UFC 109, Celtics/ Magic, and the Super Bowl. Beat that 2010.

-Keefe

Weekend Synopsis

-Terrell Owens signs with the Buffalo Bills for 1 year at $6.5 million.

-Rampage Jackson defeats Keith Jardine by unanimous decision at UFC 96 earning himself a Light Heavyweight title fight against Rashad Evans.

-Frank Mir was injured during training, pushing his Heavyweight title bout with Brock Lesnar to July.

-Stephon Marbury starts his 1st game in a Celtics uniform for an injured Rajon Rondo. The C's lost to Orlando 86-79.

-Jon Lester and Red Sox agree to a 5 year $30 million extension, with a $13 million club option in 2014.

-UConn better hope they don't have to see Pitt in the NCAA tournament.