July 21 (Reuters) - Reuters U.S. sports schedule at 2 PM ET
on Tuesday:
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The duty editor is Steve Keating, 248-605-1131
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NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE
Vikings, Peterson agree to restructured contract
Minnesota Vikings announce they agree to restructure final
three years of running back Adrian Peterson's contract. While
details of new deal are not disclosed, Peterson will receive
more guaranteed money during final two years of contract,
including $12.75 million in 2015. (FBN-VIKINGS-NEWS, moved, The
Sports Xchange, 425 words)
Giants, Eli Manning talking contract
Eli Manning and New York Giants could close the gap quickly
and have new long-term contract completed before end of training
camp next month. (FBN-GIANTS-NEWS, moved, The Sports Xchange,
300 words)
Chiefs rookie DB Cox charged with domestic violence
For second time in eight months, undrafted rookie safety
Justin Cox is arrested for domestic violence. (FBN-CHIEFS-NEWS,
moved, The Sports Xchange, 250 words)
Ravens TE Pitta not cleared
Baltimore Ravens tight end Dennis Pitta is expected to begin
season on physically unable to perform list recovering from
hip injury. (FBN-RAVENS-NEWS, moved, The Sports Xchange, 250
words)
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NFL roundup
News and notes from around league. (FBN-NOTEBOOK/, expect by
2345 GMT/7.45 PM ET, The Sports Xchange, 400 words)
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NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION
Jordan discusses decision to return to Clippers
DeAndre Jordan is biggest story of NBA free agency, backing
out of verbal commitment to sign four-year deal with the Dallas
Mavericks to return to Los Angeles Clippers. Jordan says in
video that he was under nine or 10 days of "intense pressure."
(BKN-CLIPPERS-NEWS, moved, The Sports Xchange, 344 words)
Pacers to wear 'Hoosiers; uniforms
In celebration of 30th anniversary of film "Hoosiers,"
Indiana Pacers plan to wear precise replicas of Hickory High
uniforms during select games in 2015-16. (BKN-PACERS-NEWS,
moved, The Sports Xchange, 300 words)
Spurs, Ginobili complete two-year deal
San Antonio Spurs forward Manu Ginobili signs two-year,
$5.75 million contract that includes player option for 2016-17.
(BKN-SPURS-NEWS, moved, The Sports Xchange, 300 words)
NBA roundup
News and notes from around NBA. (BKN-ROUNDUP, expect by 2300
GMT/7 PM ET, The Sports Xchange, 280 words)
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MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
Giants P Lincecum weighing options for hip issues
SAN DIEGO - It's clear Tim Lincecum's arm is not what it
once was. That goes for his hips, too. (BBO-GIANTS-NEWS, moved,
The Sports Xchange, by Jay Paris, 350 words)
Clemens not losing sleep over HOF snub
Roger Clemens considers Pedro Martinez, John Smoltz and
Randy Johnson professional peers, and all three all-time greats
enter Baseball Hall of Fame this weekend while Clemens remains
on outside. (BBO-NEWS, moved, The Sports Xchange, 200 words)
Medlen back, joins Royals' pen after 16-month rehab
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Kris Medlen is back -- and in bullpen.
Medlen, who missed last season after having his second Tommy
John surgery in March 2014, is activated by Kansas City Royals
after six minor league rehab starts. (BBO-ROYALS-NEWS, moved,
The Sports Xchange, 330 words)
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MLB Roundup
Running capsule recaps of all games on MLB schedule.
(MLB-ROUNDUP/, expect first version after conclusion of first
game of day, The Sports Xchange, 500 words)
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NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE
NHL roundup
Latest news and notes from NHL. (HKN-ROUNDUP, expect by 2300
GMT/7 PM ET, The Sports Xchange, 350 words)
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SOCCER
Gold Cup: U.S. prepares for Jamaica in semis
After stroll past defection-weakened Cuba side in
quarterfinals, U.S. men's soccer team is heavy favorite again
heading into semifinals of CONCACAF Gold Cup. (SCR-NEWS, moved,
315 words, The Sports Xchange)
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NORTH AMERICAN SPORTS
Roundups of off-field developments in major North American
professional sports leagues. (Expect by 0000 GMT/8 PM ET, by The
Sports Xchange, 400 words)