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The Lakers need more from franchise center Dwight Howard . "Howard's got to get going," said ABC/ESPN analyst Jeff Van Gundy in a phone conversation with The Times. "He's capable of giving so much more. " "I think he has to focus in on performance more than image," he said. "I think he's probably been a little bit overwhelmed - you can say you want a big market, but not everybody is made for a big market. " A free agent this summer, Howard has yet to state his long-term intentions.

Click here to download TV listings for the week of Feb. 10 - 16, 2013 in PDF format This week's TV Movies       SERIES Ripper Street:  The clearing of a local slum reveals a murder scene in a new episode of the 19th century police procedural drama (6 and 9 p.m. BBC America). The Graham Norton Show:  Helen Mirren, Paul Rudd and Leslie Mann are guests and Little Mix performs in this new episode (7:15 and 10:15 p.m. BBC America). American Ninja Warrior: Host Matt Iseman presents footage from last season, including some that didn't air (8 p.m. NBC)

UCLA Coach Ben Howland stepped down from the podium after his postgame news conference Thursday. There to greet him after a gritty victory over Washington was Mark Harlan, senior associate athletic director. Harlan put his arm around Howland and patted him on the back. An endorsement? For the moment. The Bruins hunkered down against Washington and got a key Pac-12 victory, but not everyone was happy. Fans still carped at Howland in cyberspace, while ESPN analyst, and former UCLA player, Bill Walton went at him over the air. The Bruins (17-6 overall, 7-3 in conference play)

Click here to download TV listings for the week of Feb. 3 - 9, 2013 in PDF format This week's TV Movies       SERIES The Big Bang Theory: Sheldon (Jim Parsons ) and Leonard (Johnny Galecki) have a big blow-up on a new episode of the sitcom (8 p.m. CBS). Guinness World Records Gone Wild: Everyday folks attempt outrageous stunts like hammering nails into their heads and swallowing lighted candles in this new series (8 p.m. Tru). Parks and Recreation: Unlucky-in-love Ann (Rashida Jones)

Click here to download TV listings for the week of Feb. 3 - 9, 2013 in PDF format This week's TV Movies     SERIES The Middle: Other students in Axl's (Charlie McDermott) class have started getting accepted to colleges, but he hasn't yet, causing Frankie and Mike (Patricia Heaton, Neil Flynn) to fear that he's missed his chance for an athletic scholarship in this new episode (8 p.m. ABC). American Idol: The Hollywood round begins in this new episode (8 p.m. Fox)

Click here to download TV listings for the week of Feb. 3 - 9, 2013 in PDF format This week's TV Movies     SERIES Girls: The Lena Dunham comedy, which usually airs on Sunday nights, offers a new episode a day early (10:05 p.m. HBO); likewise, the Laura Dern series "Enlightened" (10:35 p.m. HBO). Crossroads: Country music's Rascal Flatts and classic rockers Journey share the stage in New Orleans (11 p.m. CMT). SPECIALS AKC/Eukanuba National Championship: Canines compete in this belated broadcast of the annual dog show held last December (noon ABC)

Tim Tebow is not playing in the Super Bowl. But that didn't stop ESPN anchors Mark Schlereth and Hannah Storm from discussing the New York Jets backup quarterback Tuesday during the network's live coverage. What's that you say? People talk about Tebow all the time? True. But did we mention that Schlereth and Storm did not realize they were on the air at the time? Ah, suddenly things got a lot more interesting as viewers got to hear the two analysts express how they really feel about Tebow's future in the NFL. The not-so-private conversation picked up after Schlereth apparently told Storm that the former Denver Broncos quarterback might want to consider switching to tight end. "But I'm going to tell you, I talked to a bunch of Broncos coaches who said, 'I just don't know if he's a fluid enough athlete to go over and play tight end,' " said Schlerth, emphasizing his doubt about such a move by squinting his eyes and showing his teeth.

Click here to download TV listings for the week of Jan. 27 - Feb. 2, 2013 in PDF format This week's TV Movies     SERIES Wild Things With Dominic Monaghan: Aracnophobiacs beware! The second episode of this new adventure/travel series journeys to Laos in search of a rare, venomous, massive-fanged spider the size of a dinner plate (7 and 10 p.m. BBC America). The Taste:   Teams of professional and amateur cooks try to create the best dish in this new episode (8 p.m. ABC)

Rachel Nichols will be covering the Super Bowl in New Orleans next weekend, only not for ESPN. The popular sports reporter will be leaving her broadcast home of nine years to work for CNN and Turner Sports, the two companies announced Thursday. And her first assignment in her new gig will be the biggest sporting event of the year. "I couldn't be more excited to join the CNN and Turner Sports family,” Nichols said . “I believe in [CNN Worldwide president Jeff Zucker's]