Thanks, Dave! You are a veritable fount of information! :-)
More info that may not be in my previous answer to you:
http://lcdtvbuyingguide.com/
http://lcdtvbuyingguide.com/lcdtv-plasmavslcd.shtml
http://plasmatvbuyingguide.com/
http://3d-tvbuyingguide.com/
More best TV for viewing sports info:
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/gtsearch.php?cx=partner-pub-7584088214081698%3A4628h1-nrqv&cof=FORID%3A10&ie=ISO-8859-1&q=best+tv+for+viewing+sports#1089 (several links are in the above, this is more current - from 2011)http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=1322122
Watch for the BlackFriday sales, you may find a great bargain that fits your needs!
BTW, An INVITATION to you (and all): Let me know by freepmail if you wish to be added to the 375+ member HDTV ping list.