3 events for this weekend

I was going to write a massive preview of this weekend, because there's quite a lot of cool stuff happening, but I only woke up about twenty minutes ago, having stayed awake till 4am for the world football phone in on 5 live. So no preview, but I have had an idea for what will become a weekly post: 3 events to watch this weekend. It's going to be quite tough for me to narrow it down to 3, but I understand you're all very busy. Well, busier than me anyway. So, here goes:

1) Ronnie O'Sullivan v John Higgins, UK Championship Snooker Semi-Final

This really should be the final. The two best players in the world haven't met for a while, and when they do it's usually awesome. Ronnie is starting to knock in the long pots, and Higgins is his usual clinical self, it could be a classic. First session is 1.30 today, then 7.00 tonight. BBC.

2) Vitali Klitschko v Kevin Johnson, WBC Heavyweight Title defence

Alright, he might be slow, and he might be about as charismatic as a piece of stale bread, but Vitali is still the man in heavyweight boxing. 38 wins, 37 by KO. Ouch. Vitali knows he's going to have to fight Haye eventually, but until then, Kevin Johnson might, and I emphasise the might, be a tricky test. Haye will be watching, you should too. Sky Sports 1, from 8pm tonight.

3) Atletico Madrid v Villareal, La Liga

Two teams who have had shocking starts (Atleti in particular), and who really really should be higher in the table. Atleti are always worth watching, if only for Kun and Forlan, but Villarreal are starting to purr, and if they win, it could be bye bye Quique. Sky Sports, 7pm Sunday.

And the honourable mention goes to:

If boxing and snooker ain't your thing, then you should check Valencia v Real Madrid, 9pm tonight on Sky Sports. Can Valencia stake their claim as title contenders? Can Real cope with David Villa? Can Cristiano actually celebrate a goal he didn't score?

Enjoy your weekend.