This week sees the annual return of the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show beside other premieres sprinkled among the Whitney Houston tributes. Still, even with miasmic peddlers football* off the slate we're focused on sports, whether it's New York's newest star or a fictional player in an HBO series. Look below for the highlights this week, followed after the break by our weekly listing of what to look out for in TV, Blu-ray and videogames.

Mavericks/Knicks
One word: LINSANITY. Jeremy Lin mania has swept the nation and we are thoroughly caught up in it. The Harvard star turned Knicks control gate point guard brings his show back to subject TV Sunday post meridiem




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(Sunday, ABC, 1PM)

Survivor, The Amazing Race
The two big reality show / travelogue contenders both return with new seasons this week. While we prefer The Amazing Race for its varied locales, we're sure in general island Survivor sticks its levy of money-hungry individuals on this time will be quite gorgeous as well.
(Wednesday, CBS, 8PM) (Sunday, CBS, 8PM)

Eastbound & Down
Kenny Powers returns for the final season of Eastbound & Down Sunday night, as he joins a minor league team and attempts to make it back to the major leagues. If you haven't been dieting this comedy, you've been missing out. One of our managing editor's preferred shows, Kenny is not exactly a role model, but that's what makes him so hilarious as a disgraced former star who goes from big time reliever to gym teacher. Check out the trailer for the new season embedded after the break.
(Sunday, HBO, 10PM)

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