The concept of a man hogging the remote is an old wive’s tale – literally.  Face it, the women get their hot little hands on the TV’s main life force just as much as we do – and that can result in a mean-spirited battle for couch potato domination… or maybe something not quite that dramatic.

Either way, every man could use a leg up on the wife when it comes to the TV – and if I can do my part to help the men of the world survive, then gosh darnit, well… I don’t know what.

Take these recent TV nuggets of advice – featuring the hockey and hoops playoffs (from Thursday May 6^th through the weekend) – and TAKE BACK the TV!!

Note: All times based off Eastern Time schedule – Check local listings for channel info

Disclaimer: To those women that love sports – I know you’re also out there.  We want to build statues for you – OK, maybe not – but hey, you’re pretty neat anyway.

Remote Controlling: May 6 – 9, 2010

Thursday May 6

7:00 PM – NHL Playoffs – Pittsburgh at Montreal (Game 4)

Penguins lead series 2-1

7:30 PM – NHL Playoffs – San Jose at Detroit (Game 4)

Sharks lead series 3-0 – and can clinch berth in Western Conference Finals with a win

8:00 PM – NBA Playoffs – Atlanta at Orlando (Game 2)

Magic lead series 1-0

SECURE THE REMOTE!

It’s going to be a tough night to get control of the TV, what with new episodes of Grey’s Anatomy and Private Practice during this window… plus My Big Fat Greek Wedding airs on ABC Family as well.

Better call for backup – that’s a triple threat.

Friday May 7

7:00 PM – NHL Playoffs – Boston at Philadelphia (Game 4)

(AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Bruins lead series 3-0 – and can clinch berth in Eastern Conference Finals with a win

7:00 PM – NBA Playoffs – Cleveland at Boston (Game 3)

Series tied 1-1

7:10 PM – MLB – N.Y. Yankees at Boston

Phil Hughes is slated to face off against Josh Beckett

9:30 PM – NHL Playoffs – Chicago at Vancouver (Game 4)

Blackhawks lead series 2-1

9:30 PM – NBA Playoffs – Phoenix at San Antonio (Game 3)

Suns lead series 2-0

WARNING:

If the wife isn’t into any of the above, you have some competition – as ABC Family is at it again, this time airing The Notebook.  Master the parental lock if you can – because perhaps the wife hasn’t yet.  Oh, and buy some tissues – I hear that one’s extra sappy.

Saturday May 8

3:10 PM – MLB – N.Y. Yankees at Boston

Boston has youngster Buchholz facing off against New York’s ace C.C. Sabathia

5:00 PM – NBA Playoffs – Orlando at Atlanta (Game 3)

The Magic head on the road to Atlanta

7:00 PM – NHL Playoffs – Montreal at Pittsburgh (Game 5)

Penguins at home and could have a chance to clinch series, depending on Game 4

8:00 PM – NBA Playoffs – L.A. Lakers at Utah (Game 3)

Lakers lead series 2-0

10:00 PM – NHL Playoffs – Detroit at San Jose (Game 5 – if necessary)

This game is off the map if Detroit can’t take Game 4

ESTROGEN COMPETITION:

How to Lose A Guy in 10 Days is on USA during the afternoon and during the evening games, you may get a fight from either The Bridges of Madison County or The Holiday – which could suit the wife’s fancy.

Sunday May 9

3:30 PM – NBA Playoffs – Cleveland at Boston (Game 4)

Boston will be going crazy with LeBron in town

8:00 PM – NHL Playoffs – Vancouver at Chicago (Game 5)

The Windy City is desperate for another title

8:00 PM – NBA Playoffs – Phoenix at San Antonio (Game 4)

The Spurs could be in a must-win situation depending on Game 3

8:05 PM – MLB – N.Y. Yankees at Boston

Two hot pitchers take the mound, as Boston’s Jon Lester faces off against New York’s A.J. Burnett at Fenway Park

RED ALERT:

50 First Dates is on during the day, and the wife may try and drag you in by mentioning Adam Sandler as a co-star.

For the nightcap, if you want to catch the playoff matchups, you should be on red alert, with tons of problem flicks and shows – such as Little Women (FLIX), 27 Dresses (FX) and an all-new Desperate Housewives (ABC).

If anything, catch yourself a good long-lasting glimpse of Eva Longoria Parker, and be on your merry playoff way.

That’s all for now… until next time – stay tuned – and happy watching.

The concept of a man hogging the remote is an old wive’s tale – literally.  Face it, the women get their hot little hands on the TV’s main life force just as much as we do – and that can result in a mean-spirited battle for couch potato domination… or maybe something not quite that dramatic.

Either way, every man could use a leg up on the wife when it comes to the TV – and if I can do my part to help the men of the world survive, then gosh darnit, well… I don’t know what.

But take the following TV nuggets for the week starting Monday February 1^st:

Note: All times based off Eastern Time schedule

Monday February 1

7pm ESPN – College Hoops

If you’re into the college hoops season this year, there’s a doubleheader on the tube:

Starting at 7pm – UConn at Louisville followed by Texas at Oklahoma State

8-10pm FOX – House and 24

Fox has two of the best characters on TV – Dr. Gregory House and Jack Bauer – both kicking tail in his own way.  This week features new episodes of each show, with House at 8 and 24 at 9pm.

BE AWARE: Don’t think it should be a big worry, but there appears to be a Golden Girls mini-marathon on “WE” Monday evening.  Be advised, the wife may have a soft spot for Bea Arthur and Betty White.

Tuesday February 2

8-10 ABC – Lost: The Final Season Premieres

Men and women rejoice – Lost is back!  You should be in the clear, as the wife likely loves it as much you do.  If you don’t watch it – I’d highly recommend checking this show out on Netflix.

9pm ESPN – College Hoops – A Big Ten Battle

Set the DVR, so you can start up Michigan State at Wisconsin a little late.  It’s gold, you still see Lost and you can speed through the commercials during the game.

WARNING: If the wife isn’t into any of the above, you have some competition – as USA is airing the movie Sweet Home Alabama at 730pm.  You may want to hit up the parental lock and hope the wife can’t figure out how to break it.

Wednesday February 3

ESPNU – All Day – National Signing Day Coverage

The future of college football gets highlighted and this is a big day for many sports fans.

8pm CBS – Super Bowl’s Greatest Commercials

Super Bowl Sunday often features the best commercials of the year, so there’s bound to be a few classics during this show.

8pm ESPN – Heat at Celtics

Dwayne Wade taking on the C’s in Boston?  Count me in.

9pm ABC – Modern Family

Best new show on TV if you ask me – and this night features another new episode

COMPETITION: American Idol (9pm on FOX) – I admit, I tend to enjoy it as well – but it’s likely the wife is hooked.

Thursday February 4

8-10pm – New Episodes of Bones and Fringe (FOX), plus The Office (NBC)

Quality programs, especially Fringe… better get the DVR ready.

8pm ABC Family – Coming to America

It’s one of the best comedies of all time – Eddie Murphy, Arsenio Hall and more.  The only down side – it’s likely heavily edited, but still worth watching.

8pm TNT – Heat at Cavs

Dwayne Wade vs. LeBron James?  Yep, should be an entertaining game.

9pm ESPN Classic – Red Sox at Yankees from 2004 Playoffs

For those of you baseball fans on the edge of your seats waiting for pitchers and catchers to report – here’s some drama to keep you satisfied, none other than one of the biggest comebacks in sports history, relived.

RED ALERT: Grey’s Anatomy (9pm ABC) is all new.  It’s like crack to the wife – you’ve been forewarned.

Friday February 5

8pm ESPN – Bulls at Hawks

More NBA action on ESPN – and if you haven’t seen this Atlanta Hawks team play, you should check them out.  They’re the real deal.

WATCH OUT! Oxygen is countering with back-to-back chick flicks – The First Wives Club and Steel Magnolias.

Saturday February 6

12pm ESPN – Villanova at Georgetown

Big time Big East battle in college hoops should be a good one…

715pm CMT – National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation

Hey I don’t care if it’s February – this movie is a classic.  “Can’t see the lines, can ya Russ?”

9pm ESPN – Michigan State at Illinois

Two of the best basketball teams in the Big Ten duke it out in Champagne…

WARNING: 8pm FLIX – Elaine Marie Benes may hate The English Patient, but there’s a chance that the wife doesn’t – so be on the lookout.

Sunday February 7

We all know the importance of this day – it is Super Bowl Sunday!

All Day – CBS – Super Bowl XLIV

Noon – Super Bowl coverage begins

625 pm – Kickoff: Saints vs. Colts

If not into pregame…

12pm NBC – Pens at Caps

Everyone knows how hot this NHL matchup has been since Sid the Kid and Ovechkin joined the NHL.  Therefore, this one is worth checking out on top of the Super Bowl pre-game coverage.

SECURE THE REMOTE, FRIENDS! The wife may not think pre-game is a big deal – and therefore may try and pull a fast one on you!  There’s plenty that she’ll be intrigued by:

5pm E! – Sleepless in Seattle

5pm TBS – Failure to Launch followed by Titanic

That’s all for now… until next time – stay tuned – and happy watching.

It’s 4^th and goal – 0:15 to go – your team is down six but piecing together a drive that is clearly one for the history books.  You have seen every second of this masterpiece of a sporting event, and the icing on the cake would be your team escaping with a hard fought “W”.

And that’s when it happens…

She walks in front of the TV right after the snap.

“She” being “the wife” – we’ll call her that.  That’s what the boys call her.  She may be your wife, maybe a girlfriend, heck, maybe even an acquaintence.  No matter what, she’s the wife – and more often than not, she hates sports.

As a result, you see nothing.  All you can see is a silhouette of estrogen – yet you have to gauge the crowd noise to try and figure out what happened that very second.

This is one of MANY examples that the men of the sports world encounter throughout their lives.

We give you “The Wife Hates Sports” – a sports site with a twist, and this is how we’ll build on it from here.

The site will touch on many different fronts, featuring regular sports posts, pieces on the entertainment industry (music, movies, television and more) plus touching upon the relationship side of sports – but don’t fret ladies – it won’t just be like the aforementioned example.  We’ll try and tie in those females that are sports fans, too.

It’s all still a work in progress – but we’ll do the best we can to have as much fun as we can, while hopefully entertaining our readers and bringing in as much audience participation as possible.

On top of the random sports stories that develop, we’ll also be introducing various features in the future, including (but not limited to) the following:

Wife Wire – Live chats during key sporting and entertainment events

Throwing Tomatoes – A KP original from years back – showing disgust for stories in sports

Gold Stars – Another KP original, giving out awards in the sports world

Remote Controlling – A unique take on TV – we’ll keep it at that for now

Wife of the Week – At first, won’t be a weekly thing but we’ll highlight wives – famous ones, as well as nominations taken by our readers

Pick Your Knows – Game predictions across sports, both spread and straight up pick ‘em too

Sexy Seven – Another KP feature from the past, featuring a list of 7 across any topic

And that, my friends is “The Wife Hates Sports” in a nutshell…

So again, we’d like to welcome you to the site and look forward to talking sports and entertainment with you – hopefully in a tasteful, friendly and fun-filled manner.

More to come – stay tuned!