National networks to carry Heat, Marlins. And ESPN releasing much-anticipated series.

With America suddenly left without live sports amid the coronavirus pandemic, ESPN announced Tuesday that it will move up airing of the much-anticipated 10-part documentary on Michael Jordan’s final championship season.

The series, which had been scheduled to begin in June, has been shifted to five consecutive Sundays beginning April 19 through May 17. The series, called “The Last Dance,” will also be available outside of the U.S. on Netflix.

“The Last Dance” chronicles the Chicago Bulls’ 1997-98 season, Jordan’s push for a sixth championship in eight seasons.

In the fall of 1997, Jordan, Bulls owner Jerry Reinsdorf and coach Phil Jackson agreed to permit an NBA Entertainment film crew follow the team all season long.

The series offers a glimpse into Jordan’s childhood and how the Bulls were constructed after drafting Jordan and also includes profiles of Jackson and several of Jordan’s teammates, including Scottie Pippen, Dennis Rodman and Steve Kerr. Interspersed are fresh interviews with former Bulls players and other NBA authorities.

“We’ve heard the calls from fans asking us to move up the release date for this series, and we’re happy to announce that we’ve been able to accelerate the production schedule to do just that,” ESPN said in a statement. “This project celebrates one of the greatest players and dynasties ever, and we hope it can serve as a unifying entertainment experience to fill the role that sports often play in our lives, telling a story that will captivate everyone, not just sports fans.”

LINEUP ADDITIONS

During these unprecedented times, the major pro sports leagues are granting unprecedented access to their rights holders to air games that are owned by the leagues.

In the past four days, the NFL, MLB and NBA have authorized networks to carry some of their games. Here’s what’s on tap, with three classic Miami Heat games due to be replayed for a national audience:

NFL

Both ESPN and Fox have announced a lineup of classic NFL replays.

ESPN:

April 6: 8 p.m. Atlanta Falcons vs. New Orleans Saints from September 25, 2006.

Steve Gleason’s blocked punt return for a touchdown in the first quarter keyed a 23-3 Saints win over the rival Falcons the night the Louisiana Superdome reopened a year after Hurricane Katrina.

April 13: 8 p.m. Green Bay Packers vs. Minnesota Vikings from October 5, 2009.

Brett Favre played his first game against the Packers, throwing three touchdowns in a 30-23 Vikings win. The NFC North matchup is the most-viewed MNF game of the ESPN era with 21.8 million viewers.

April 20: 8 p.m. Indianapolis Colts vs. New England Patriots from November 7, 2005.

Previously 0-7 in Foxborough, Peyton Manning threw three touchdown passes for the Colts in his first road win against Tom Brady and the Patriots in a 40-21 victory.

April 27: 8 p.m. Dallas Cowboys vs. Buffalo Bills from October 8, 2007.

The Cowboys scored nine points in the final 20 seconds in an improbable 25-24 win in Buffalo despite six turnovers from Tony Romo.

FOX AND FS1

Thursday at 8 p.m. on FS1: 2018 Divisional Playoff Minnesota Vikings at New Orleans Saints

Friday at 8 p.m. on FS1: 2017 Super Bowl: New England Patriots vs. Atlanta Falcons.

Sunday at 3 p.m. on Fox: 2011 Super Bowl: Steelers vs Packers.

April 9 at 8 p.m. on FS1: 2010 Regular Season, Philadelphia Eagles at New York Giants.

April 10 at 8 p.m. on FS1: 2011 Super Bowl 45: Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Green Bay Packers.

April 12 at 3 p.m. on Fox: 2008 Super Bowl 42: New York Giants vs. New England Patriots.

April 16 at 8 p.m. on FS1: 2017 Divisional Playoff, Green Bay Packers at Dallas Cowboys.

April 17 at 8 p.m. on FS1: 2008 Super Bowl 42: New York Giants vs. New England Patriots.

April 19 at 3 p.m. on Fox: 1999 Super Bowl 33: Denver Broncos vs. Atlanta Falcons.

April 23 at 8 p.m. on FS1: The 2010 NFC Championship Minnesota Vikings at New Orleans Saints.

April 24 at 8 p.m. on FS1: The 1999 Super Bowl 33: Denver Broncos vs. Atlanta Falcons.

April 26 at 3 p.m. on Fox: The 1997 Super Bowl 32: Green Bay Packers vs. New England Patriots.

April 30 at 8 p.m. on FS1: 2015 NFC Championship: Green Bay Packers at Seattle Seahawks.

May 1 at 8 p.m. on FS1: The 1997 Super Bowl 31: Green Bay Packers vs. New England Patriots.

NBA

ESPN received permission to air classic games on Wednesday nights. Here’s the schedule:

Wednesday, 7 p.m.: NBA Finals Game 5: Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Golden State Warriors: LeBron James and Kyrie Irving become the first NBA Finals teammates to score 40-plus points in the same game.

Wednesday, 9:30 p.m.: 2016 NBA Finals Game 7: Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Golden State Warriors. LeBron James completes the NBA’s first 3-1 Finals comeback and brings Cleveland its first NBA championship.

April 8, 7 p.m.: 2013 NBA Finals Game 6: Miami Heat vs. San Antonio Spurs Ray Allen’s clutch three-pointer sends the Heat vs. Spurs series to Game 7.

April 8, 9:30 p.m.: 2013 NBA Finals Game 7: Heat vs. Spurs: LeBron, Dwyane Wade and the Heat overcome the Spurs to hoist the Larry O’Brien Trophy.

April 15, 7 p.m.: 2009 NBA Finals Game 5: Los Angeles Lakers vs. Orlando Magic. Kobe Bryant wins his fourth NBA championship as the Lakers defeat the Magic.

April 15, 9:30 p.m.: 2010 NBA Finals Game 7: Los Angeles Lakers vs. Boston Celtics. Kobe leads the Lakers to a Game 7 victory to win the NBA championship.

April 22, 7 p.m.: 2008 NBA Finals Game 4: Boston Celtics vs. Los Angeles Lakers. A big Boston comeback victory.

April 22, 9:30 p.m.: 2008 NBA Finals Game 6: Boston Celtics vs. Los Angeles Lakers The Celtics restore Boston’s championship lineage by defeating their rival Lakers.

April 29, 7 p.m.: 2004 NBA Finals Game 5: Detroit Pistons vs. Los Angeles Lakers

The Pistons complete a five-game series win over the Lakers in Shaquille O’Neal’s final game with Los Angeles.

April 29, 9:30 p.m.: 2014 NBA Finals Game 5: San Antonio Spurs vs. Miami Heat. The Spurs defeat the Heat in LeBron James’ final game with Miami.

On a statewide level, here is Fox Sports Sun’ lineup of Heat replays.

MLB

ESPN will carry these classic baseball games on Tuesday nights:

Tuesday, 7 p.m.: Sept. 21, 2001: Atlanta Braves at New York Mets. Mike Piazza hits unforgettable walk-off home run in NYC’s first pro sports event since 9/11.

April 7, 7 p.m.: Sept. 6, 1995: California Angels at Baltimore Orioles. Hall of Famer Cal Ripken, Jr. sets the consecutive games played streak at 2,131.

April 14: 8 p.m.: Oct. 15, 1988: Oakland Athletics at Los Angeles Dodgers in World Series Game 1. Kirk Gibson creates one of MLB’s most legendary moments as his pinch-hit walk-off home run gives the Dodgers a Game 1 victory.

April 21, 7 p.m.: Oct. 8, 1995: New York Yankees at Seattle Mariners in ALDS Game 5.

Hall of Famer Ken Griffey Jr. scores from first base on fellow Hall of Famer Edgar Martinez’s double in the bottom of the 11th inning that clinched the series for Seattle.

April 28, 7 p.m.: Oct. 16, 2003: Boston Red Sox at New York Yankees in ALCS Game 7. Aaron Boone’s 11th-inning walk-off home run sends the Yankees to the World Series while eliminating their rival Red Sox.

MARLINS 1997 GAME 7 REPLAY

MLB Network is replaying Game 7 of the Marlins-Indians 1997 World Series at 3 p.m. and 11 p.m. Tuesday (today). Spoiler alert; The Marlins won their first World Series that night.

Before the game, at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, MLB Network will re-air the episode from its MLB’s 20 Greatest Games series. This Game 7 of the 1997 World Series was ranked 13th, and the episode features Bob Costas, Tom Verducci and Al Leiter discussing the game. Leiter was the Marlins’ starting pitcher that night.

NCAA TOURNAMENT REPLAYS

And here’s the CBS Sports Network lineup this week for classic NCAA Tournament games:

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday