July 26 (Reuters) - Reuters U.S. sports schedule at 2 PM ET
on Sunday:
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The duty editor is Steve Ginsburg, 202-898-8427
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NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE
Steelers hoping Brady plays in season opener
Many Pittsburgh Steelers players are hoping New England Patriots
quarterback Tom Brady wins his Deflategate appeal so they can
play against him in the NFL season opener.
(FBN-STEELERS-PATRIOTS-NEWS, moved, The Sports Xchange, 507
words)
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Report: Wilson has not turned down offer from Seahawks
With the Seattle Seahawks reportedly offering quarterback
Russell Wilson a multi-year contract worth nearly $21 million
per season, Wilson reportedly has yet to outright turn down an
offer from the team. (FBN-SEAHAWKS-NEWS, moved, The Sports
Xchange, 179 words)
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Ravens owner denies pressuring Goodell on Deflategate
Baltimore Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti issued a stern denial
Sunday that he has tried to influence commissioner Roger Goodell
to take action on "Deflategate." (FBN-RAVENS-NEWS, expect by
2:30 p.m. ET, The Sports Xchange, 350 words)
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Colts release starting right tackle
The Indianapolis Colts released right tackle Gosder Cherilus,
who started all 29 games he appeared in for the team over the
past two seasons. (FBN-COLTS-NEWS, moved, The Sports Xchange,
188 words)
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Vikings sign PK Walsh to extension
MANKATO, Minn. -- The Minnesota Vikings signed kicker Blair
Walsh to a contract extension. (FBN-VIKINGS-NEWS, moved, The
Sports Xchange, 408 words)
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Bengals' Green expects deal to get done
With the market for superstar wide receivers set with Dez Bryant
and Demaryius Thomas signing $70 million extensions, the
Cincinnati Bengals' A.J. Green says, "my time is coming."
(FBN-BENGALS-NEWS, expect by 2:30 p.m. ET, The Sports Xchange,
300 words)
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Patriots sign P Allen to three-year extension
The New England Patriots signed punter Ryan Allen to a
three-year contract extension. (FBN-PATRIOTS-NEWS, moved, The
Sports Xchange, 194 words)
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Seau family told no speech at HOF ceremony
Junior Seau's Pro Football Hall of Fame induction ceremony next
month will not include a speaking part for his daughter Sydney,
as planned, and no member of the family will give a speech
honoring the late linebacker. (FBN-CHARGERS-NEWS, moved, The
Sports Xchange, 525 words)
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Camp preview: Role reversal as Steelers' strength is offense
LATROBE, Pa. -- The Pittsburgh Steelers enter the 50th training
camp they have held at Saint Vincent College with one of their
more unique situations during that half century.
(FBN-STEELERS-NEWS, moved, The Sports Xchange, 580 words)
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NFL roundup
News and notes from around the NFL. (FBN-ROUNDUP, expect by 8
p.m. ET, The Sports Xchange, 400-600 words per team)
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NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION
NBA roundup
News and notes from around the NBA. (BKN-ROUNDUP, expect by 7
p.m. ET, The Sports Xchange, 280 words)
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GOLF
Hearn chasing history at Canadian Open
David Hearn holds a two-shot lead as he attempts to become the
first Canadian to win the Canadian Open in 61 years, but he's
being chased by a pair of top 10 players in Jason Day and Bubba
Watson. (GLF-PGA-NEWS, expect by 7 p.m. ET, The Sports Xchange,
350 words)
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Salas cruising at Meijer LPGA Classic
Lizette Salas opened Sunday with a four-shot lead after pulling
away from Lexi Thompson and Kris Tamulis during the third round
of the Meijer LPGA Classic in Michigan. (GLF-LPGA-NEWS, The
Sports Xchange, expect by 7 p.m. ET, 400 words)
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Campbell leads in Canada
Chad Campbell enters the weekend at 14-under for the tournament
Friday at Glen Abbey Golf Club in Oakville, Ontario to claim the
lead in the RBC Canadian Open. (GLF-PGA-NEWS, expect by 7 p.m.
ET, The Sports Xchange, 350 words)
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American trio at 9-under, atop LPGA Meijer Classic
Americans Lexi Thompson, Alison Lee and Lizette Salas open the
third round at 9-under in the Meijer LPGA Classic in Grand
Rapids, Mich. (GLF-LPGA-NEWS, The Sports Xchange, expect by 7
p.m. ET, 400 words)
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MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
Kazmir pays immediate dividends for Astros
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Add left-hander Scott Kazmir to a rotation
that already includes ace Dallas Keuchel and 11-game winner
Collin McHugh and the Houston Astros could be a difficult team
to face in the playoffs. (BBO-ASTROS-NEWS, moved, The Sports
Xchange, 300 words)
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Verlander critical to Tigers' contending bid
BOSTON -- Justin Verlander pitched the kind of game that could
give the Detroit Tigers something to build on for the rest of
the season. But this isn't the time of year, or the
circumstances, to look for silver linings as things appear to be
slipping away for this team. (BBO-TIGERS-ANALYSIS, moved, The
Sports Xchange, by Mike Shalin, 450 words)
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Royals consider dealing for arm
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- There is a reason the Kansas City Royals
continue to shop for a starting pitcher before the trade
deadline. Veteran right-hander Jeremy Guthrie gave up 11 hits,
10 in the first four innings, in a 4-0 loss Friday night to the
Houston Astros. (BBO-ROYALS-NEWS, moved, The Sports Xchange, 443
words)
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Hall of Fame Ceremony
COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. - A crowd of 50,000 is expected as Craig
Biggio, Randy Johnson, Pedro Martinez and John Smoltz are
inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. (BBO-NEWS-HALLOFFAME,
expect asap after 1:30 p.m. ceremony start, The Sports Xchange,
by Jerry Beach, 700 words)
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Reds trade RHP Cueto to Royals
The Cincinnati Reds traded ace Johnny Cueto to the Kansas City
Royals, according to reports Sunday. (BBO-REDS-ROYALS-NEWS,
moved, The Sports Xchange, 332 words)
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Dodgers RHP Greinke reinstated, gets start
Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Zack Greinke was reinstated
from the paternity list to start Sunday's game against the New
York Mets. (BBO-DODGERS-NEWS, moved, The Sports Xchange, 122
words)
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MLB Roundup
Capsule recaps of all games on the schedule Saturday. Full list
of games below. (BBO-ROUNDUP, expect multiple versions, The
Sports Xchange, 350 words)
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Saturday's schedule:
Tigers Red Sox 4:05 PM
Athletics Giants 4:05 PM
Phillies Cubs 4:05 PM
Blue Jays Mariner 4:10 PM
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Orioles Rays 6:10 PM
Nationals Pirates 7:05 PM
White Sox Indians 7:10 PM
Astros Royals 7:10 PM
Dodgers Mets 7:10 PM
Yankees Twins 7:10 PM
Braves Cardina 7:15 PM
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Reds Rockies 8:10 PM
Brewers D-backs 8:10 PM
Marlins Padres 8:40 PM
Rangers Angels 9:05 PM
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Sunday's schedule:
Away Home Time (ET)
Orioles Rays 1:10 PM
White Sox Indians 1:10 PM
Dodgers Mets 1:10 PM
Nationals Pirates 1:35 PM
Astros Royals 2:10 PM
Yankees Twins 2:10 PM
Braves Cardinals 2:15 PM
Phillies Cubs 2:20 PM
Rangers Angels 3:35 PM
Athletics Giants 4:05 PM
Reds Rockies 4:10 PM
Marlins Padres 4:10 PM
Brewers D-backs 4:10 PM
Blue Jays Mariners 4:10 PM
Tigers Red Sox 8:08 PM
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NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE
NHL roundup
The latest news and notes from the NHL. (HKN-ROUNDUP, expect by
7 p.m. ET, The Sports Xchange, 350 words)
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MSC
Tour de France: Froome wins second title
Chris Froome held off Nairo Quintana on Sunday to win the Tour
de France for the second time in three years.
(MSC-NEWS-TOURDEFRANCE, expect by 2 p.m. ET, The Sports Xchange,
200 words)
Tour de France: Froome attempts to finish
Tour de France leader Chris Froome attempts to hold off Nairo
Quintana Saturday in Stage 20. (MSC-NEWS-TOURDEFRANCE, moved,
The Sports Xchange, 180 words)
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AUTO RACING
Edwards on pole at Brickyard
INDIANAPOLIS - Carl Edwards' Toyota sits on the pole for
Sunday's race at the Brickyard, where Chevrolets have won the
past 12 Spring Cup races. (CAR-SPRINTCUP-FIRSTLEDE/WRITETHRU,
expect asap after 3:30 p.m. ET race, The Sports Xchange, By
Amanda Vincent, 400-word first lede, 700-word write-thru)
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Brickyard Notebook
INDIANAPOLIS - News and notes from the Crown Royal presents the
Jeff Kyle 400 at The Brickyard. (CAR-SPRINTCUP-NOTEBOOK, expect
asap after 3:30 p.m. ET race, NASCAR Wire Service, distributed
by The Sports Xchange, By Reid Spencer, 500 words)
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