Reuters U.S. Sports Schedule at 2 PM EDT on Monday, July 21

July 21 (Reuters) - Reuters U.S. sports schedule at 2 PM ET on Monday: - - - - The duty editor is Steve Ginsburg, 202-898-8427 - - - - NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE The Sports Xchange will staff all NFL training camps beginning next week. - - Giants RB Wilson 'cleared for everything' Six months after undergoing season-ending neck surgery, New York Giants running back David Wilson is cleared to return to contact practices as the team opens training camp. (FBN-GIANTS-NEWS/, moved; will be led, The Sports Xchange, 350 words) - - Giants OL Snee takes a knee, retires at 32 EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. - New York Giants offensive lineman Chris Snee retires from the NFL after 10 seasons. (FBN-GIANTS-NEWS/, expect by 2000 GMT/4 PM ET, The Sports Xchange, by Patti Traina, 400 words) - - Bills DT Dareus fails conditioning test Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Marcell Dareus fails a conditioning test after he reports to training camp. He won't get another chance until Thursday at the earliest. (FBN-BILLS-NEWS/, moved, The Sports Xchange, 300 words) - - - - COLLEGE FOOTBALL Big 12 Media Day Bowlsby bombs away at NCAA DALLAS - Big 12 commissioner Bob Bowlsby says the NCAA, particularly enforcement, is broken, and the future of athletics could suffer. (FBC-NOTEBOOK/, expect by 2130 GMT/5:30 PM ET, The Sports Xchange, 750 words, includes news and notes from media day) - - Atlantic Coast Conference Media Day FSU overwhelming favorite GREENSBORO, N.C. - Duke is picked to finish ahead of Virginia Tech, and Florida State is voted the heavy favorite in the 2014 ACC media poll. (FBC-NOTEBOOK/, expect by 2200 GMT/6 PM ET, The Sports Xchange, 750 words, includes news and notes from media day) - - - - NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION Cavaliers to sign Wiggins The Cleveland Cavaliers are expected to sign No. 1 overall pick Andrew Wiggins, which would delay any trade 30 days per NBA rules. (BKN-CAVALIERS-TIMBERWOLVES-NEWS/, moved, The Sports Xchange, 325 words) - - Pacers sign G Stuckey Former first-round pick Rodney Stuckey signs with the Indiana Pacers to fill the role of Lance Stephenson. (BKN-PACERS-NEWS/, moved, The Sports Xchange, 250 words) - - Jefferson signs with Mavericks The Dallas Mavericks sign free agent forward Richard Jefferson. (BKN-MAVERICKS-NEWS/, moved, The Sports Xchange, 250 words) - - NBA roundup The latest news and notes from around the league. (BKN-NOTEBOOK-NEWS/, moved, The Sports Xchange, 375 words) - - - - THE DONALD STERLING SAGA Donald Sterling presents case to block Clippers sale Attorneys for disgraced Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling begin to present their case at a probate trial that the $2 billion sale of the NBA team brokered by Sterling's estranged wife should be blocked because he was fraudulently removed as controlling owner. (NBA-CLIPPERS/ (PIX, TV), expect by 2000 GMT/4 PM ET; will be updated, by Eric Kelsey, 500 words) - - In Clippers court case, octogenarian lawyer relishes the ruckus As one of the colorful cast of characters in a trial over the disputed $2 billion sale of basketball's Los Angeles Clippers, 85-year-old Hollywood attorney Bert Fields appears to relish his role as the adversary of Clippers owner Donald Sterling, the man banned by the NBA for life for racist remarks. (NBA-CLIPPERS/ATTORNEY (PIX), moved, by Eric Kelsey, 500 words) - - - - GOLF Nicklaus and Woods hail McIlroy's Open victory HOYLAKE, England - Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods combine to salute Rory McIlroy's performance in capturing the British Open title for the first time in his career. (GOLF-OPEN/REACTION (PIX), moved, by Tony Jimenez, 625 words) See also: McIlroy climbs to second in rankings (GOLF-RANKINGS/MCILROY) - - Watson ready to make tough Ryder Cup calls HOYLAKE, England - Tom Watson looked the picture of charm and grace as he outplayed scores of golfers half his age at last week's British Open but, make no mistake, he did not win eight majors without having a steely edge. (GOLF-RYDER/WATSON (INTERVIEW, PIX), moved, by Tony Jimenez, 700 words) - - What a difference a year makes for Holywood great McIlroy HOYLAKE, England - New British Open champion Rory McIlroy does not do 'dull' but perhaps that is no surprise for a man with a glamorous-sounding birthplace like Holywood. (GOLF-OPEN/MCILROY (PIX), moved, by Tony Jimenez, 625 words) - - Ambassadors keep Canadian Open strong Following up the Open Championship presents unique challenges to Canadian Open organizers, who find a unique solution in "global ambassadors." (GLF-INSIDETHEROPES/, moved, The Sports Xchange, by Tom LaMarre, 800 words) - - Course source: Bell Bay (Nova Scotia) Playable for all skill levels with a 69.9 rating, Bell Bay is a rare masterpiece. Thomas McBroom, one of Canada's most noted designers, crafted 18 exceptional holes on Cape Breton Island with sweeping views of the Bras d'or Lake, North America's majestic inland sea. (GLF-COURSESOURCE/, moved, The Sports Xchange, by Tom LaMarre, 800 words) - - Golf glance Capsule previews of the week ahead in professional golf. (GLF-SCHEDULE/, moved, The Sports Xchange, by Tom LaMarre, 600 words) - - Lewis holds off Ko, remains LPGA No. 1 American Stacy Lewis remains No. 1 in the LPGA Rolex Rankings, despite No. 2 player Lydia Ko coming off a win in the Marathon Classic. (GLF-NEWS/, moved, The Sports Xchange, 200 words) - - - - MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL Scouts flock to see Lee's return to Philly ATLANTA - Scouts figure to watch closely as the Philadelphia Phillies' Cliff Lee comes off the DL to start against the San Francisco Giants. If he hadn't gotten hurt in May, the left-hander would likely be coveted by several teams in need of a veteran starter. (BBO-PHILLIES-NEWS/, moved, The Sports Xchange, by Guy Curtright, 400 words) - - Braves' Gattis back from DL ATLANTA - Sidelined since injuring his back June 27, Atlanta Braves catcher Evan Gattis likely will be activated from the disabled list. (BBO-BRAVES-NEWS/, moved; will be led, The Sports Xchange, by Guy Curtright, 350 words) - - White Sox 1B Abreu pushing new limits CHICAGO - Jose Abreu continues to swing a hot bat for the Chicago White Sox, but he's rapidly approaching his career high for games played in one season. Prior to this season, the Cuban-born rookie first baseman only played in Cuba's top professional league, which features a 96-game season. (BBO-WHITESOX-NEWS/, moved, The Sports Xchange, by Brian Hedger, 400 words) - - Twins OF Buxton turning it around MINNEAPOLIS - As the Minnesota Twins are falling out of contention, highly touted outfield prospect Byron Buxton finally appears to be getting his 2014 season on track. (BBO-TWINS-NEWS/, moved, The Sports Xchange, by Dan Myers, 400 words) - - The Sports Xchange covers all MLB games. Key matchups highlighted below: - - Giants at Phillies PHILADELPHIA - Veteran left-hander Cliff Lee returns from a two-month absence to open a four-game series against the San Francisco Giants at Citizens Bank Park. (BBO-PHILLIES-GIANTS-FIRSTLEDE-WRITETHRU/ (PIX), expect first version ASAP after the 2305 GMT/7:05 PM ET game, The Sports Xchange, by Josh Verlin, 400-word first lede, 700-word writethru) - - Nationals at Rockies DENVER - With Colorado All-Star shortstop Troy Tulowitzki hurting, the Washington Nationals head to Coors Field looking to put on their own offensive display with right-hander Doug Fister taking the ball for the NL East front-runners. (BBO-ROCKIES-NATIONALS-FIRSTLEDE-WRITETHRU/ (PIX), expect first version ASAP after the 0040 GMT/8:40 PM ET game, The Sports Xchange, 400-word first lede, 800-word writethru) - - Orioles at Angels ANAHEIM, Calif. - MVP candidate Mike Trout is scalding the ball (19 for his last 40) as the Los Angeles Angels make their move in the AL West. The Baltimore Orioles try to solve Trout in a three-game series with Bud Norris getting the start in the opener. (BBO-ANGELS-ORIOLES-FIRSTLEDE-WRITETHRU/ (PIX), expect ASAP after the 0215 GMT/10:15 PM ET game, The Sports Xchange, by Joseph D'Hippolito, 400-word first lede, 700-word writethru) - - MLB Wrap: Reds try to bounce back against Milwaukee The Cincinnati Reds try to erase the sting of a three-game sweep to the New York Yankees when they travel to Milwaukee for a key NL Central showdown against the Milwaukee Brewers, one of 12 games on the MLB schedule. (BASEBALL-HIGHLIGHTS/ (PIX), expect by 0430 GMT/12:30 AM ET, by The Sports Xchange, 900 words - - The full MLB schedule American League Texas at New York Yankees, 7:05 PM ET Boston at Toronto, 7:07 PM ET Cleveland at Minnesota, 8:10 PM ET Kansas City at Chicago White Sox, 8:10 PM ET Baltimore at Los Angeles Angels, 10:05 PM ET Houston at Oakland, 10:05 PM ET - - National League Los Angeles Dodgers at Pittsburgh, 7:05 PM ET San Francisco at Philadelphia, 7:05 PM ET Miami at Atlanta, 7:10 PM ET San Diego at Chicago Cubs, 8:05 PM ET Cincinnati at Milwaukee, 8:10 PM ET Washington at Colorado, 8:40 PM ET - - Interleague Tampa Bay at St. Louis, 8:15 PM ET Detroit at Arizona, 9:40 PM ET New York Mets at Seattle, 10:10 PM ET - - - - 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) - - - - SOCCER Qatar 2022 ethics investigation to report in September ZURICH - FIFA says an investigation into the decision to award the 2022 World Cup to Qatar, initially scheduled for completion this month, is only likely to be finished in September. (SOCCER-FIFA/QATAR, moved, 225 words) - - - - AUTO RACING Massa calls for cooler heads on young shoulders HOCKENHEIM, Germany - Brazilian Felipe Massa is urging Formula One's younger drivers to calm down after he suffers another big collision in Sunday's German Grand Prix. (MOTOR RACING/MASSA (PIX), moved, by Alan Baldwin, 450 words) - - - - TENNIS Querrey helps launch Atlanta Open tournament Ninth-seeded Sam Querrey and fellow-American Donald Young play their opening-round matches in the Atlanta Open as the U.S. hardcourt season gets underway in the run-up to the U.S. Open. (TENNIS-ATLANTA/ , expect by 0300 GMT/11 PM ET, 250 words) - - - - FITNESS Hoopsters put circus-inspired spin on cardio workout NEW YORK - It has been a circus prop, a toy and a 1950s fad, and now the hula hoop is making a comeback as a workout tool that fitness experts say provides an effective cardio and even meditative workout. (FITNESS-HOOPING/, moved, by Dorene Internicola, 475 words) - - - - JURISPRUDENCE Friend of accused Boston bomber found guilty of obstructing justice BOSTON - A jury finds a friend of the accused Boston Marathon bomber guilty of obstructing the investigation into the deadly blasts by removing a backpack containing fireworks shells from the suspect's dorm room. (USA-EXPLOSIONS/BOSTON-VERDICT (UPDATE 1), moved; will be led, by Scott Malone, 400 words) - - - - CYCLING Context means Nibali gets an easy ride on doping CARCASSONNE, France - On the first rest day of the Tour de France, Team Sky boss Dave Brailsford wonders why Vincenzo Nibali is being let off the hook over cycling's doping problem after last year's champion Chris Froome was grilled multiple times on the matter. (CYCLING-TOUR/DOPING (INSIGHT), moved, by Juilen Pretot, 1,050 words) See also: Pinot plays down Bardet rivalry ahead of Pyrenees (CYCLING-TOUR/FRENCH) - - - - NORTH AMERICAN SPORTS Roundups of off-field developments in the major North American professional sports leagues. (Expect by 0000 GMT/8 PM ET, by The Sports Xchange, 400 words)