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It is time to start some speculation. The 2014 NFL Draft will begin May 8—who will the New Orleans Saints take with the 27th pick in the first round?

Thursday, April 24

College baseball (6:30-10 p.m., ESPNU): The fourth-place team in the SEC West, Mississippi State, hosts Texas A&M for some Thursday night baseball.

Friday, April 25

NHL (7 p.m.-12 a.m., NBCSN): A playoff double-header of game fives sees the Chicago Blackhawks face the St. Louis Blues, followed by the Dallas Stars against the Anaheim Ducks.

Saturday, April 26

College baseball (1-3 p.m., CSS): Two third-place SEC teams face off—the Kentucky Wildcats (SEC East) against the Ole Miss Rebels (SEC West)—with less than one month left in the regular season.

Sunday, April 27

NBA (12-5 p.m., ABC): A NBA Playoff double header has the Chicago Bulls at the Washington Wizards, followed by the LA Clippers at the Golden State Warriors.

Monday, April 28

MLB (7-10 p.m., ESPN): The top two teams in the American League West duke it out as the Oakland As travel east to take on the Texas Rangers.

Tuesday, April 29

Documentary (6-7 p.m., ESPN): The build up to the 2014 World Cup continues with another double dose of "30 for 30" soccer documentaries: "The Myth of Garrincha" and "Ceasefire Massacre."

Wednesday, April 30

Documentary (6-7 p.m., ESPNU): SEC Storied presents "Sarah & Suzanne," which explores the rivalry between Alabama and Georgia gymnastics coaches Sarah Patterson and Suzanne Youculan.

Is it time for the New Orleans Saints to start thinking about drafting a quarterback to groom. A young quarterback learning from Head Coach Sean Payton and Drew Brees can only be a good thing.

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