What's Hot in Sports this Weekend?

Here at PSR, we aim to serve you. With that in mind, here's the lowdown on what's hot in sports this weekend. But remember, just because it's hot, doesn't mean you have to be. Curl up with your favorite Flavored Ice, grab the remote and enjoy them from the comfort of your couch. If like me, your couch is occupied by your dog and a dog your "babysitting", then the floor may double as not only something you walk on to get to the kitchen, but as a perfectly acceptable seat.

Over in London, a little something called the Opening Ceremonies will be.....opening up the Olympic Games. Oscar-winning director Danny Boyle of Slumdog Millionaire fame will be running the show so you know it's going to be a good time. The action heats up in the pool tomorrow with a matchup between Michael Phelps and his chief rival, Ryan Lochte in the 400-meter individual medley. Upset alert, watch for Lochte to take down Phelps. There's also a big showdown between Team USA and Australia in the women's 400 Freestyle Relay. Tennis and Men's Gymnastics will also be part of the action tomorrow.

Down in Hot-lanta, it's make or break time for the suddenly smokin' Phillies.  Sweep the Braves and the run may be on. Get swept and expect to see Shane Victorino, Joe Blanton, Juan Pierre and maybe more be on the next train out of town. Somewhere in between and.... With the Phillies having ended the Braves playoff hopes the past two years, the Georgian Tribe is going to be looking to end the Phillies reign. My pick is that the Cole train takes down the comebacking Ben Sheets, Joe Blanton keeps it close enough for late game heroics to capture Saturday's matchup with Mike Minor and that the good  Doctor is improved on Sunday, but Tim Hudson comes up big to prevent the sweep, keeping the Phightins' 8.5games back in the wildcard chase and leaving Ruben Amaro saying ....hmmm.

With an expected high of 96 degree, it's guarnteed to be HOT up at Lehigh for Eagles training camp. Today's the first day the full squad will practice and expectations are high for the 2012 Birds. Unlike past years, there is no controversy surrounding the team, unless you count the fact that Mike Vick uttered the word dynasty before uttering the words "I won a playoff game." Either way, with an improved defense and a happy DeSean and LeSean expect Andy's squad to be a contender.

There you have it.....stay cool as you watch what's hot.