Reuters U.S. Sports Schedule at 2 PM EDT on Tuesday, Oct. 7

Oct. 7 (Reuters) - Reuters U.S. sports schedule at 2 PM ET on Tuesday: - - - - The duty editor is Steve Ginsburg, 202-898-8427 - - - - NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE Conduct, Bills ownership tops NFL meetings agenda NEW YORK - The lobby of the Conrad Hotel is hushed for most of the day with the exception of the occasional owner crossing through, but plenty of noise could be made Wednesday, when player conduct policy changes heads a busy agenda. (FBN-NEWS/, expect by 2215 GMT/6:15 PM ET, The Sports Xchange, by Larry Fleisher, 650 words) - - Peterson to enter not guilty plea Adrian Peterson is committed to fighting child abuse charges and the Minnesota Vikings running back will not consider a guilty plea when he appears in Montgomery County (Texas) court tomorrow. (FBN-VIKINGS-NEWS/, moved, The Sports Xchange, 425 words) - - Vikings' Peterson: 'Sad' people trust media Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson responds via social media to an in-depth report that claims fraudulent practices by his charity and inappropriate use of those funds. (FBN-VIKINGS-NEWS/, moved, The Sports Xchange, 400 words) - - Cowboys worry about RB Murray's workload DeMarco Murray leads the NFL in rushing, but the Dallas Cowboys are concerned about another stat five games into the 2014 season. (FBN-COWBOYS-NEWS/, moved, The Sports Xchange, 425 words) - - Jets QB Smith sorry for time confusion FLORHAM PARK, N.Y. - Last Wednesday, New York Jets coach Rex Ryan was his usually optimistic self when he was peppered with questions about whether quarterback Geno Smith would play the entire game against the San Diego Chargers on Sunday and whether Ryan would be the one to make the decision if Smith had to be benched. (FBN-JETS-NEWS/, moved, The Sports Xchange, 625 words) - - Saints refocus following needed rally METAIRIE, La. - Trailing by 11 points early in the third period and twice in the final quarter, the New Orleans Saints' 2014 season was on the brink of disaster Sunday afternoon in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. (FBN-SAINTS-NEWS/, moved, The Sports Xchange, 525 words) - - Colts prep for Texans after quick turnaround INDIANAPOLIS - The Indianapolis Colts are in for a quick turnaround following a 20-13 home win over the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday. (FBN-COLTS-NEWS/, moved, The Sports Xchange, 450 words) - - Niners focus on fixing red-zone woes SANTA CLARA, Calif. - San Francisco placekicker Phil Dawson leads the NFL in scoring the past two weeks. That is not necessarily a good thing for the 49ers. (FBN-49ers-NEWS/, moved, The Sports Xchange, by David Del Grande, 500 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 Arizona back to work with USC up next TUCSON, Ariz. - Arizona controls its own destiny in the Pac-12 after knocking off Oregon in Eugene last week. The Wildcats welcomes USC this weekend. (FBC-ARIZONA-NEWS/, moved, The Sports Xchange, by Anthony Gimino, 600 words) - - Defense stepping up for No. 1 Seminoles TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Minutes after No. 1 Florida State's ugly win against Wake Forest last Saturday, quarterback Jameis Winston was asked about his team's penchant for starting slow this season - despite the fact the offense is still averaging 39.2 points a game. (FBC-FLORIDASTATE-NEWS/, moved, The Sports Xchange, by Danny Aller, 675 words) - - Baylor set for high-stakes brawl with TCU WACO, Texas - The faction that figured Baylor-TCU in mid-October would be a high stakes Big 12 Conference battle might have been small, but count Bears coach Art Briles as one who knew months ago Saturday's game would be of significant importance. (FBC-BAYLOR-NEWS/, moved, The Sports Xchange, by Chad Conine, 525 words) - - - - PREP FOOTBALL New Jersey high school's season axed amid bullying probe NEW YORK - New Jersey prosecutors are investigating allegations of widespread bullying and harassment within a local high school's football teams, prompting the school district to cancel the remainder of the season. (USA-NEW JERSEY/FOOTBALL, moved, 275 words) - - - - NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION Jazz suit up 5-year-old for scrimmage JP Gibson entered the Utah Jazz scrimmage with 34 seconds left in the third quarter, and immediately made an impact. With the crowd roaring, Gibson, a 5-year-old diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia, dribbles three-quarters the length of the court and, lifted above the rim by 7-foot-1 center Rudy Gobert, executes a nifty two-handed slam dunk. (BKN-JAZZ-NEWS/, moved, The Sports Xchange, 225 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) - - - - MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL Nationals at Giants SAN FRANCISCO - Game 4 of the National League Division Series from AT&T where the Washington Nationals attempt to even the series and return home for Game 5. (BBO-GIANTS-NATIONALS-FIRSTLEDE-WRITETHRU/ (PIX), expect ASAP after the 0107 GMT/9:07 PM ET game, The Sports Xchange, by David Del Grande, 400-word first lede, 700-word writethru) Note: Pregame notebook will be filed by 0030 GMT/8:30 PM ET - - Dodgers at Cardinals ST. LOUIS - Up two games to one in the NLDS, the St. Louis Cardinals must beat likely NL Cy Young Award winner Clayton Kershaw a second time to advance to the NLCS. Kershaw starts on short rest hoping to keep the Dodgers alive for a home game in a potential deciding series finale. (BBO-DODGERS-CARDINALS-FIRSTLEDE-WRITETHRU/ (PIX), expect ASAP after the 2107 GMT/5:07 PM ET game, The Sports Xchange, by James Dent, 400-word first lede, 700-word writethru) - - Home brew: Hosmer, K.C. teammates pick up $15K bar tab First baseman Eric Hosmer makes good on a Twitter invitation to Kansas City Royals fans to meet players at McFadden's bar following a three-game sweep of the Los Angeles Angels in the American League Division Series on Sunday. (BBO-ROYALS-NEWS/, moved, The Sports Xchange, 225 words) - - Twins, D-backs to interview Hale Bench coach Chip Hale is granted permission from the Oakland Athletics to interview for managerial openings with the Minnesota Twins and Arizona Diamondbacks. The Twins have also received permission from the Boston Red Sox to interview bench coach Torey Lovullo. (BBO-TWINS-DBACKS-NEWS/, moved, The Sports Xchange, 300 words) - - Angels in good shape despite early playoff exit ANAHEIM, Calif. - The Los Angeles Angels returned to the playoffs in 2014 after a four-year absence, putting together the best record in the majors. But after surprisingly swift exit from the playoffs, thanks to a sweep by the Kansas City Royals, the Angels were left to ask, "What now?" The answer is: not much. (BBO-ANGELS-NEWS/, moved, The Sports Xchange, by Joe Haakenson, 500 words) - - Today's MLB playoff schedule at a glance Los Angeles Dodgers at St. Louis, 5 PM ET Washington at San Francisco, 9 PM ET - - - - NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE Injuries mount for Blue Jackets The Columbus Blue Jackets could be missing two more players because of injuries for their opener on Thursday night against the Buffalo Sabres. (HKN-BLUEJACKETS-NEWS/, moved, The Sports Xchange, 300 words) - - Sabres' Gionta named captain Right winger Brian Gionta is named Buffalo Sabres captain for the 2014-15 season. (HKN-SABRES-NEWS/, moved, The Sports Xchange, 200 words) - - NHL Roundup The latest moves and news from the NHL. (HKN-NOTEBOOK/, expect by 2200 GMT/6 PM ET, The Sports Xchange, 350 words) - - - - TENNIS Murray advances, world No. 553 Wang upsets Fognini SHANGHAI - Andy Murray overcomes a late hiccup to reach the Shanghai Masters second round and world No. 553 Wang Chuhan causes a major shock when he knocks out 15th seed Fabio Fognini in straight sets on his ATP World Tour debut. (TENNIS-MEN/SHANGHAI (UPDATE 2), moved, 550 words) See also: Rafa Nadal will play in this week's Shanghai Masters despite being diagnosed with appendicitis which will require a surgery. (TENNIS-MEN/SHANGHAI-NADAL) - - - - JURISPRUDENCE Agent: Accused Boston bomber's friend did not say pot clouded memory BOSTON - A friend of the accused Boston Marathon bomber charged with lying to investigators in the days after the deadly blasts last year did not say he had been too intoxicated on marijuana to remember his actions, an official who interviewed him testifies. (USA-EXPLOSIONS/BOSTON (UPDATE 1), moved; will be led, by Scott Malone, 425 words) - - Ex-NFL running back arrested after club brawl in Florida MIAMI BEACH, Fla. - Former NFL running back Larry Johnson is arrested on South Beach and charged with punching and cutting a man with a broken bottle at a fancy beachside hotel. (USA-FLORIDA/NFL, moved, 150 words) - - - - GYMNASTICS China wins sixth men's world team title in a row China's all conquering men roars back from an abysmal start to snatch their sixth consecutive team title by the narrowest of margins at the world gymnastics championships. In Wednesday's women's team final, the defending champion U.S. squad is expected to be challenged by China, Russia and Britain. (GYMNASTICS-WORLD/, moved, 200 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)