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Football is coming and it is coming fast. But first: the Olympics.

Thursday, July 26

Football (7-8 p.m. ESPN 2): ESPN gets you ready for the start of college football by counting down the top 25 plays of the 2011 college football season.

Friday, July 27

Olympics (6:30-11 p.m. NBC): 2012 London Olympics begins with the Opening Ceremony at London’s Olympic Stadium.

Saturday, July 28

Olympics (7-11 p.m. NBC): Olympic coverage begins with swimming, track, men’s gymnastics and beach volleyball. Also, find Olympic coverage on NBCSN from 3 a.m. to 7 p.m. and on MSNBC from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Sunday, July 29

Olympics (3 a.m.-6 p.m. NBCSN): The U.S. Men’s Basketball team faces France, plus see women’s field hockey, beach volleyball and badminton. Olympic coverage also airs on MSNBC and NBC.

Monday, July 30

Olympics (3 a.m.-7 p.m.): The U.S. Women’s Basketball team takes the floor against Angola. Plus, see volleyball, equestrian sports and badminton showcased as well.

Tuesday, July 31

Olympics (7-11 p.m.): Women’s Gymnastics enters the team medal stage. Also on the schedule, see swimming and more showcased in primetime.

Wednesday, Aug. 1

Olympics (7-11 p.m.): The Men’s Gymnastics overall champion will be crowned tonight, with even more swimming and beach volleyball on tap.

Sports overload the next two weeks with wall-to-wall coverage on NBC Sports Network, MSNBC, NBC and more. If that is not enough, football returns on August 5 with the Hall of Fame Game, and NFL training camps open this week starting with the Arizona Cardinals on Monday.