Reuters U.S. Sports Schedule at 2 PM EDT on Sunday, Sept. 21
Sept. 21 (Reuters) - Reuters U.S. sports schedule at 2 PM ET on Sunday: - - - - The duty editor is Steve Keating, 647-624-4094 - - - - NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE No. 1 debate: Winston's immaturity impacting draft stock On the field, Florida State quarterback Jameis Winston checks a lot of necessary boxes, both physically and mentally, for his transition to the NFL. But it's the discouraging pattern of off-field choices that raise significant red flags for scouts and will keep Winston from being the no-brainer No. 1 overall pick his skills suggest. (FBN-DRAFT, moved, The Sports Xchange, By Dane Brugler, 1,122 words) -- Report: Rice to argue video was edited Former Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice plans to argue in appealing his NFL suspension that the video of him punching out his then-fiancee was edited, according to ESPN. (FBN-RAVENS-NEWS, moved, The Sports Xchange, 190 words) -- Report: Peterson in denial about playing future Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson is still in denial about his season likely being over and his future in the NFL in doubt because of child abuse charges, ESPN reported. (FBN-VIKINGS-NEWS, moved, The Sports Xchange, 221 words) -- Former Titans K Bironas dies in one-car accident Former Tennessee Titans kicker Rob Bironas died in a single-car crash in Nashville, Tenn. on Saturday night. (FBN-TITANS-NEWS, moved, The Sports Xchange, 293 words) -- Game roundup Recaps of all games played Sunday with from-the-scene reporting from 1 p.m. ET starts through Sunday Night Football. (FBN-NEWS, expect multiple versions, moves as games end throughout the day, The Sports Xchange, 150 words per game) -- Vikings at Saints NEW ORLEANS - The Saints are 0-2, but are at home Sunday with an opportunity to right the ship against the Adrian Peterson-less Vikings. (FBN-VIKINGS-SAINTS-FIRSTLEDE-WRITETHRU, expect ASAP after 1 p.m. ET game, The Sports Xchange, by Peter Finney, 400-word first lede, 700-word writethru) -- Redskins at Eagles PHILADELPHIA - In his first start of the season, Redskins QB Kirk Cousins is charged with keeping pace with Chip Kelly's high-octane crew in Philadelphia. (FBN-REDSKINS-EAGLES-FIRSTLEDE-WRITETHRU, expect ASAP after 1 p.m. ET game, The Sports Xchange, by Kevin Noonan, 400-word first lede, 700-word writethru) -- Broncos at Seahawks SEATTLE - Peyton Manning leads the Broncos into Seattle, where Seahawks coach Pete Carroll is 16-1 in his past 17 games. While the rest of the country is focused on a "Super Bowl rematch," Broncos coach John Fox insists this is a new season and both teams have a different makeup from February. (FBN-BRONCOS-SEAHAWKS-FIRSTLEDE-WRITETHRU, expect ASAP after 4:25 p.m. ET game, The Sports Xchange, by Kevin Noonan, 400-word first lede, 700-word writethru) -- Super Bowl rematch brings Broncos to Seattle Peyton Manning and the Denver Broncos try to show they are a better team than the one demolished by the Seahawks in last season's Super Bowl when they visit Seattle for a rematch. (NFL-SEAHAWKS/(PIX), expect first copy by 0100 GMT/9 PM ET, 500 words) -- Cardinals and 49ers tangle in Wild West showdown The Arizona Cardinals, surprisingly on top of the NFC West, face the visiting San Francisco 49ers in a key division matchup after the New Orleans Saints bid for their first win of the season against visiting Minnesota Vikings in a full slate of league games. (NFL/(PIX), expect first copy by 2330 GMT/5:30 PM ET, 500 words) -- Unbeaten Panthers tackle Steelers The Carolina Panthers, with All-Pro Greg Hardy inactive as he appeals his female assault case, go for their third consecutive win against a Pittsburgh Steelers team that was pounded by the Baltimore Ravens last week. (NFL-PANTHERS/ (PIX), expect by 0430 GMT/12:30 AM ET, 400 words) -- NFL roundup News and notes from around the league. (FBN-NOTEBOOK/, expect by 2345 GMT/7:45 PM ET, The Sports Xchange, 400 words) - - - - COLLEGE FOOTBALL First and 20: Insider Column TSX national columnist Anthony Gimino's takeaways from the fourth week of the college football season, and analyzes the impact of Saturday's upsets moving forward. (FBC-COLUMN, expect by 3 p.m. ET, The Sports Xchange, 800 words) - - - - NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION Timberwolves, Rubio not close to new deal The Minnesota Timberwolves and point guard Ricky Rubio face an Oct. 31 deadline to agree on a contract extension, but the two sides are "a good distance apart," according to the St. Paul Star Tribune. (BKN-TIMBERWOLVES-NEWS, expect ASAP after final round ends, The Sports Xchange, 176 words) -- NBA Roundup The latest moves and news from the NBA. (BKN-NOTEBOOK/, expect by 2200 GMT/6 PM ET, The Sports Xchange, 350 words) - - - - GOLF Yokohama Tire LPGA Classic M.J. Hur and Paula Reto are tied for the lead entering the final round of the Yokohama Tire LPGA Classic in Prattville, Ala. (LPGA-NEWS, expect ASAP after final round ends, The Sports Xchange, 350 words) - - - - MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL Yankees RHP Tanaka returns to action The New York Yankees reinstated right-handed starter Masahiro Tanaka from the 60-day disabled list Sunday and designate right-hander Chaz Roe for assignment. (BBO-YANKEES-NEWS, The Sports Xchange, by Todd Karpovich, 231 words) -- Tigers at Royals KANSAS CITY - Following Saturday's controversial victory, the Tigers seek a series sweep against the Royals. (BBO-ROYALS-TIGERS-FIRSTLEDE-WRITETHRU, expect ASAP after 2:10 p.m. ET game, The Sports Xchange, by Alan Eskew, 400-word first lede, 700-word writethru) -- Phillies at Athletics OAKLAND - Scott Kazmir is 0-4 with an 8.22 ERA over his past five starts for the freefalling A's, whose slumbering offense faces Phillies right-hander A.J. Burnett. (BBO-ATHLETICS-PHILLIES-FIRSTLEDE-WRITETHRU, expect ASAP after 4:05 p.m. ET game, The Sports Xchange, by Eric Gilmore, 400-word first lede, 700-word writethru) -- Mariners at Astros HOUSTON - The Mariners send Hisashi Iwakuma to the mound in the rubber game of the series, hoping their No. 2 starter can reverse his fortunes following a five-start span in which he has allowed 22 runs in 21 1/3 innings. (BBO-ASTROS-MARINERS-FIRSTLEDE-WRITETHRU, expect ASAP after 2:10 p.m. ET game, The Sports Xchange, by MoiseKapenda Bower, 400-word first lede, 700-word writethru) -- Surging Pirates hope to beat Brewers and move closer to Cardinals The Pittsburgh Pirates continue their bid to catch the St. Louis Cardinals for the National League Central lead when the Milwaukee Brewers visit the surging Pirates in one of 15 games on the Major League Baseball schedule. (BASEBALL-HIGHLIGHTS/ (PIX), expect by 0330 GMT/11:30 PM ET, by The Sports Xchange, 975 words) - - - - NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE NHL Roundup The latest moves and news from the NHL. (HKN-NOTEBOOK/, expect by 2200 GMT/6 PM ET, The Sports Xchange, 350 words) - - - - AUTO RACING Keselowski on pole in New Hampshire LOUDON, N.H. - Fresh off his victory at Chicagoland, Brad Keselowski sits on the pole for Sunday's Sylvania 300. (CAR-SPRINT-FIRSTLEDE/WRITETHRU, expect asap after 2 p.m. ET race, The Sports Xchange, by Amanda Vincent, 400-word first lede, 700-word writethru) -- Sylvania 300 400 notebook LOUNDON, N.H. - Post-race notebook from Slyvania 300. (CAR-SPRINT-NOTEBOOK, expect approx. two-hours following conclusion of 2 p.m. ET race, NASCAR Wire Service, special to The Sports Xchange, By Reid Spencer, 400 words) - - - - NORTH AMERICAN SPORTS Roundups of off-field developments in the major North American professional sports leagues. (expect by 0001 GMT/8:01 PM ET, by The Sports Xchange, 400 words)
