All times Eastern

JUNE, VARIOUS DATES

The World Cup ABC, ESPN and ESPN2

This 32-team, month-long tournament, held every four years, attracts hundreds of millions of viewers worldwide. South Korea and Japan are the hosts this time.

The U.S. team's first match is with Portugal June 5 on ESPN2 at 4:55 a.m. ABC will present the eagerly awaited championship June 30 at 6:30 a.m.

SUNDAY, JUNE 2

When Children Adore EWTN, 10:30 a.m.

In this new show, telecast in segments today at 10:30 a.m., 2:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., Father Antoine Thomas tells children about Mass, eucharistic adoration, the rosary and personal prayer. Paul Jernberg supplies music.

SUNDAY, JUNE 2

Tasting Napa Food Network, 10 p.m.

This new special about California's lovely Napa Valley lets us explore olive orchards, enjoy a family's cheese market, discover a gourmet food drivein and have a picnic.

MONDAY, JUNE 3

The Seven Wonders of the World History Channel, 9 p.m.

How many wonders of the ancient world can you name? Do any of them still exist? Refresh your memory with this fun, fact-filled special.

TUESDAY, JUNE 4

The Stanley Cup, Game 1 ESPN, 8 p.m. live

The National Hockey League's best-of-seven championship series begins. The teams were not determined as of presstime. ABC will televise some of the games.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5

NBA Finals, Game 1 NBC, 8 p.m. live

The National Basketball Association's always-exciting, best-of-seven championship series gets underway. As of our deadline the teams were not set. Note: If both conference finals end in five games or fewer, this game will take place Sunday, June 2.

WEDS.-THURS., JUNE 5-6

Knights and Armor History Channel, 6 a.m.

This two-part special uses re-enactments, interviews and painting to depict the daily life and military equipment of knights in the Middle Ages, including Crusaders.

FRIDAY, JUNE 7

The World Over EWTN, 8 p.m.

EWTN news anchor Raymond Arroyo hosts Father Richard John Neuhaus, a convert who edits the influential journal First Things.

Dan Engler writes from Santa Barbara, California.