Reuters U.S. Sports Schedule at 2 PM EDT on Thursday , Aug. 20
Aug 20 (Reuters) - Reuters U.S. sports schedule at 2 PM ET on Thursday: - - - - The duty editor is Steve Keating, 647-624-4094 - - - - NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE Pride, power blinding NFL to its own mortality It seemed laughable last winter when Mark Cuban, the owner of the NBA's Dallas Mavericks, forecast a big decline in the NFL's popularity over the next decade because the league had become so greedy. He said the NFL was "10 years away from an implosion." (FBN-COLUMN/, moved, The Sports Xchange, by Ira Miller, 825 words) - - Seahawks OC Bevell 'wouldn't change' SB play call Seattle Seahawks offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell is sticking with his Super Bowl play call, a 2nd-and-goal pass that was picked off by New England Patriots cornerback Malcolm Butler. (FBN-SEAHAWKS-NEWS/, moved, The Sports Xchange, 320 words) - - Giants WR Cruz slowed by calf strain New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz might sit out Saturday's preseason game because of a calf strain he dubbed a minor hiccup unrelated to his 2014 season-ending knee injury. (FBN-GIANTS-NEWS/, moved, The Sports Xchange, 300 words) - - Agent: Chancellor not coming to Seahawks camp without new contract Seattle Seahawks safety Kam Chancellor is holding firm to his desire to have his contract upgraded, his agent said Wednesday. (FBN-SEAHAWKS-NEWS/, moved, The Sports Xchange, 300 words) - - Cardinals OG Iupati out six weeks Guard Mike Iupati, the Arizona Cardinals' big free-agent addition, is expected to miss six to eight weeks after undergoing knee surgery. (FBN-CARDINALS-NEWS/, moved, The Sports Xchange, 215 words) - - Ex-NFL QB Kramer survives apparent failed suicide Former NFL quarterback Erik Kramer was treated for a gunshot wound following an apparent failed suicide attempt, authorities said. (FBN-BEARS-LIONS-NEWS/, moved, The Sports Xchange, 225 words) - - NFL roundup Capsule recaps of all preseason games on the schedule Thursday. (FBN-ROUNDUP/, expect first version by 0145 GMT/9:45 PM ET, The Sports Xchange, 400-600 words) - - NFL notebook News and notes from around the NFL. (FBN-ROUNDUP/, expect by 0000 GMT/8 PM ET, The Sports Xchange, 400-600 words) - - - - GOLF McGirt fires 62, Woods two back at Wyndham GREENSBORO, N.C. - Tiger Woods set the course for the miracle finish he needs at the Wyndham Championship to qualify for the FedEx Playoff with a vintage opening-round 64 at Sedgefield Country Club on Thursday. (GLF-PGA-FIRSTLEDE/, moved, The Sports Xchange, 300 words, will be led) - - Parks, Park near top in Canadian Pacific Women's Open Coverage of the first round of the Canadian Pacific Women's Open in Vancouver, Cananda. (GLF-LPGA-RECAP/, expect by 0000 GMT/8 PM ET, The Sports Xchange, 300 words) - - - - MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL Red Sox audition for new boss Dombrowski BOSTON - Torey Lovullo is 4-2 as the interim manager of the Red Sox. Dave Dombrowski is 1-0 as the new president of baseball operations of the Red Sox. The Red Sox are still very much in last place in the AL East, but the players are also auditioning for the new boss. (BBO-REDSOX-NEWS/, moved, The Sports Xchange, by Mike Shalin, 398 words) - - Hot-hitting Granderson carrying Mets BALTIMORE - When New York Mets right fielder Curtis Granderson gets hot, he can carry the lineup. (BBO-METS-NEWS/, moved, The Sports Xchange, by Todd Karpovich, 410 words) - - Pirates' depth on display in win PITTSBURGH - Pirates manager Clint Hurdle has instilled a 'Next Man Up' mindset among the men in his clubhouse over the last five years as the skipper. While contributions of stars like center fielder Andrew McCutchen or right-hander Gerrit Cole are valuable in their own right, the Pirates also rely on production from names not quite as recognizable. (BBO-PIRATES-NEWS/, moved, The Sports Xchange, by Nate Barnes, 415 words) - - Men down: Giants battling lack of bench help ST. LOUIS - With two outs, no one on and no hitters available who could have a realistic chance of cranking out a game-tying homer against St. Louis closer Trevor Rosenthal, Bochy reached for the dice and rolled them in the form of pinch-hitting ace pitcher Madison Bumgarner. Bumgarner was overmatched, striking out on four pitches. (BBO-GIANTS-ANALYSIS/, moved, The Sports Xchange, 377 words) - - MLB Notebook News and notes from around the diamond. (BBO-ROUNDUP/, expect by 2300 GMt/7 PM ET, The Sports Xchange, 350 words) - - MLB Roundup Capsule recaps of all games on the schedule Thursday. (BBO-ROUNDUP/, expect multiple versions, The Sports Xchange, 350 words) - - - - NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION Embiid's NBA career on hold Joel Embiid's NBA career will have to wait another year. The Philadelphia 76ers will hold out Embiid during the 2015-16 season after he underwent a bone graft and had two screws replaced in his ailing right foot, general manager Sam Hinkie said Wednesday. (BKN-76ERS-NEWS/, moved, The Sports Xchange, 300 words) - - NBA roundup News and notes from around the NBA. (BKN-ROUNDUP/, expect by 2300 GMT/7 PM ET, The Sports Xchange, 280 words) - - - - NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE NHL roundup The latest news and notes from the NHL. (HKN-ROUNDUP/, expect by 2300 GMT/7 PM ET, The Sports Xchange, 350 words) - - - - AUTO RACING Danica's new sponsor: Go fig-ure It's not a surprise that a female athlete who has appeared in 13 Super Bowl commercials and competes in the Sprint Cup has landed a new major sponsorship deal. The surprise was that Danica Patrick's new sponsor didn't serve up much in the way of name recognition. (CAR-SPRINT-COLUMN/, moved, The Sports Xchange, by Jonathan Ingram, 1,130 words) - - Auto Racing Glance Capsule previews of the weekend ahead at the track, including the Irwin Tools Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway. (CAR-PREVIEW/, moved, The Sports Xchange, by Jerry Bonkowski, 410 words) - - - - ATHLETICS 'I am more than two bans', confident Gatlin says BEIJING - To many, sprinter Justin Gatlin will forever be the bad guy of track and field: a drug cheat forced to serve not one but two doping bans. (ATHLETICS-WORLD/GATLIN (INTERVIEW, PIX), moved, by Gene Cherry, 675 words) - - - - 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)
