Boxing: Amir Khan versus Dmitriy Salita

England’s new Golden Boy of boxing and WBA light-welterweight world champion Amir Khan makes his first defence against Salita on Saturday night, live on Sky Box Office (8pm).

Unbeaten in 31 fights, Ukranian-born Jew Salita will prove a tough test for Khan, who won his title last year in Manchester by beating Andreas Kotelnik. Khan will need to be at his best against the man who fights out of New York. The fight is top of a strong bill that also features Breidis Prescott, the only man to beat Khan so far, against Kevin Mitchell for the number one contender spot.

We’re taking Khan to defend his title…but Salita has a strong chance to upset the odds.

Rating: Love boxing, love this. Patriotic, love this. Just LOVE THIS.

Rugby Union: Saracens versus Sale Sharks

Live on Sky Sports One from 5.30pm on Saturday, Sale Sharks look to end the undefeated start to the season that Saracens have enjoyed. Saracens, on the other hand, want to make it 9 wins out of 10 games.

Sale’s backline boasts England stars Mark Cueto and Mathew Tait but performances this season have been below par. Saracens boast internationals of their own and with that talent on the pitch we’re betting it’s going to be a great game. But we’re also betting that Saracens continue the season undefeated in a tight win.

Rating: Must see Saturday afternoon egg chasing.

Golf: Chevron World Challenge

Tiger Woods is supposed to host this event, which benefits the Tiger Woods Foundation.But for the second year running he is absent, this time due to his ‘car crash’. But we’ll leave the much raking to other sites more suited. We’ll focus instead on the golf, and although this isn’t being televised anywhere we can find, we’ll be keeping an eye on the leaderboard for one reason and one reason only; to see how European Number One Lee Westwood performs.

He is currently three shots off leaders Ian Poulter and Zach Johnson, with Irishman Padraig Harrington just a shot behind them. If Westwood is to convince us that he has what it takes for a Major, this would be a good place to start following his brilliant performance in Dubai at the end of November.

Rating: One for Westwood fans. Plenty of other golf on for those who aren’t.

NFL: Arizona Cardinals versus MinnesotaVikings

We’re watching Vikings quarterback Brett Favre very closely this season. And if my beloved Miami Dolphins aren’t going to make the Superbowl (and they definitely aren’t!) then veteran and much-admired Favre might as well.

The Vikings are on a winning run, having won seven of the last eight for a season and a win at Arizona would virtually secure the division. Favre himself is having an MVP season. So can Arizona put a dent in that? Well, they have they’re own veteran QB in Kurt Warner but he is a doubt. If he misses out, they don’t have much to match the Vikings. The season records are 10-1 for Minnesota, 7-4 for the Cardinals.

And Favre’s stats should have the opposition quaking too:

248 completed passes from 358 attempts, 2874 yards thrown for 24 touchdowns.  Though Warner’s are not that far behind in fairness. It’ll be some match up if both play, and if not, you can enjoy the master at his craft. Watch it live online here at 8pm EST / 5pm PT / 3pm GMT.

Rating: Potential classic. Definite master at work. Don’t miss it.

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La Liga: Barcelona versus Real Madrid

‘El Clasico’ takes place at the Camp Nou on Sunday. In the UK you can watch the first half of the match via the red button on Sky Sports One from 6pm. Second half coverage is on the same channel normally from 7pm. Ridiculous, right?

The same game last year resulted in a 2-0 victory for the Catalan side, then a humiliating game at Madrid saw Barcelona triumph 6-2. Real, therefore, will be out for revenge, especially in Barcelona. Fireworks, for sure.

Rating: Don’t miss it!

EPL: Arsenal versus Chelsea

Live on Sky Sports One from 3.30pm on Sunday, this game will have a massive impact on the Premier League. It could give Arsenal hope of actually winning it should they win but if Chelsea triumph it will make it very difficult for both Arsenal AND Manchester United to catch them.

Sadly, games of this kind are rarely a spectacle and often settled by the odd goal.

Rating: Something to watch before ‘El Clasico’.

EPL: Everton versus Liverpool

Sky Sports One, 1.30pm, Sunday. The Scouse derby is one always eagerly anticipated and this year it means much more than city pride and bragging rights. A defeat for Liverpool puts their 2010 Champions League credentials in serious doubt, while a victory for the Toffees gives them hope of a European spot themselves.

Should be feisty as normal. With Liverpool missing some key players and Everton welcoming back a couple of their best, perhaps the most evenly matched derby in years. Though on derby day, as everyone knows, that counts for nothing.

Rating: Fire up your Sunday afternoon early with this one.

NFL: New Orleans Saints versus New England Patriots

Annoyingly, no Monday Night Football in the UK this season, so nowhere to watch this, but the match up between Tom Brady (Pats) and Drew Brees (Saints) is one we love. If you can find it on the internet somewhere then we highly recommend you do.

The Pats are an impressive 7-3 for the season so far but, oh dear, the Saints are an unbeaten 10-0! However, the Pats have only ever lost once in the Saints’ Superdome, winning five times, so this should be one hell of a match up no matter what.

Rating: Take the time to find it online if you can!

NHL: Anaheim Ducks versus Chicago Blackhawks

We can’t find it on ESPN anywhere, though you’ll get it on the highlights shows no doubt. Why this one in a packed NHL schedule this weekend? Because the Blackhawks look like the best team out there right now, while the Ducks look to be one of the worst (along with your writer’s chosen Maple Leafs, sadly). The former is on an eight game winning streak and we want to know if they will make it nine.

However, the Ducks are improving – two wins in a row, could they possibly make it three against the League’s form team? Nah, probably not, but it’ll be fun finding out!

Rating: If you stumble across it, watch it.

Tennis: ATP World Tour Finals Final

Live on Sky Sports Three from 12.30pm (men’s singles final won’t start until at least 1.30pm) on Sunday, the final of the last men’s event in the tennis season promises to be a classic. Played at the O2 in London on indoor hard courts, we don’t yet know who the protagonists will be but with the likes of Federer, Del Potro and Soderling already through we think it’ll be well worth watching.

The last spot in the semis will be decided today and will go to either Davydenko or Djokovic – what more do you want? You can watch the semi finals on Sky tomorrow as well, so if tennis is your thing, then the ATP World Tour Finals are for you all weekend!

Rating: Game, set and match for this one. Classic.

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