Reuters U.S. Sports Schedule at 2 PM EDT on Tuesday, Oct. 21

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Oct. 21 (Reuters) - Reuters U.S. sports schedule at 2 PM ET on Tuesday: - - - - The duty editor is Steve Ginsburg, 202-898-8427 - - - - MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL World Series Game 1: Giants at Royals KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Game 1 of the 2014 World Series from Kaufmann Stadium, where the visiting San Francisco Giants are representing the National League for the third time in five years and the underdog Kansas City Royals, unbeaten this postseason, are back on this stage for the first time in 29 years. (BBO-ROYALS-GIANTS-FIRSTLEDE-WRITETHRU/ (PIX), expect ASAP after the 0007 GMT/8:07 PM ET game, The Sports Xchange, by Alan Eskew, 400-word first lede, 700-word writethru) See also: Pregame notebook filed by first pitch (BBO-ROYALS-GIANTS-NOTEBOOK/ (PIX), The Sports Xchange, by Alan Eskew, 400 words) - - World Series sidebar coverage KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Supplemental coverage of Game 1 of the World Series. (BBO-ROYALS-GIANTS-NEWS/ (PIX), expect ASAP after the 0007 GMT/8:07 PM ET game, The Sports Xchange, by David Smale, 550 words) - - - - OSCAR PISTORIUS Pistorius starts five-year term for killing Reeva Steenkamp PRETORIA - Olympic and Paralympic sprinter Oscar Pistorius starts his five-year jail sentence for killing his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, marking the end of a trial that has gripped South Africa and millions around the world. (SAFRICA PISTORIUS/ (PIX, TV), moved, by Joe Brock, 950 words) - - In Steenkamp family's bar, mixed feelings over Pistorius sentence PORT ELIZABETH, South Africa - As Judge Thokolize Masipa told track star Oscar Pistorius he would go to jail for killing Reeva Steenkamp, customers at the bar owned by her parents held up their palms to signify "five years" and murmured approval. (SAFRICA PISTORIUS/STEENKAMP, moved, by Ed Stoddard, 275 words) - - - - NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE Expect controversy on Pro Football HOF contributor selection The Pro Football Hall of Fame, the ultimate destination for those who play and coach the game, is finally about to open the doors at Canton, Ohio, to those who run the game, too. The move is long overdue and welcomed by those around the NFL -- and it also is certain to create a storm of controversy. (FBN-COLUMN/, moved, The Sports Xchange, by Ira Miller, 1,000 words) - - Rice appeal hearing set for Nov. 5-6 Two months after his indefinite suspension from the NFL, former Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice will have his appeal heard on Nov. 5-6. (FBN-RAVENS-NEWS/, moved, The Sports Xchange, 300 words) - - NFL: Panthers LB Kuechly ejection unfounded Carolina Panthers linebacker Luke Kuechly will not face a fine or discipline after the NFL admitted officials erred when the player was ejected at Green Bay on Sunday. (FBN-PANTHERS-NEWS/, moved, The Sports Xchange, 325 words) - - Running again, Lions WR Johnson could play in London Move over Big Ben, Megatron is running again, a sign the Detroit Lions could have their wide receiver back in the lineup for Sunday's game with the Atlanta Falcons in London. (FBN-LIONS-NEWS/, moved, The Sports Xchange, 300 words) - - Week 8 Preview: Chargers at Broncos Keys to the game, matchup to watch, player spotlight, fast facts and who will win the Week 8 Thursday night game. (FBN-CHARGERS-BRONCOS-NEWS/, moved, The Sports Xchange, by Derek Harper, 425 words) - - Starr ailing, Favre scraps reunion with Packers Brett Favre will not participate in a scheduled pregame ceremony Nov. 9 at Lambeau Field, citing Bart Starr's poor health as the reason. Starr, who has survived two strokes and a mild heart attack, was also to be honored before the Monday night game against the Chicago Bears. (FBN-PACKERS-NEWS/, moved, The Sports Xchange, 375 words) - - Carroll: No 'fallout' from Harvin trade RENTON, Wash. - Coach Pete Carroll says he talked to a number of Seattle Seahawks players about the trade on the plane, and not one expressed being upset about the deal that sent Percy Harvin to the Jets. (FBN-SEAHAWKS-NEWS/, moved, The Sports Xchange, 600 words) - - Saints lose RB Thomas 2-4 weeks A shoulder injury sidelined Pierre Thomas late in Sunday's loss to the Detroit Lions, but he won't be back for at least two weeks. (FBN-SAINTS-NEWS/, moved, The Sports Xchange, 200 words) - - Cowboys bell cow Murray ringing up the yards IRVING, Texas - Running back DeMarco Murray's run to history is getting all the attention around the Dallas Cowboys. (FBN-COWBOYS-NEWS/, moved, The Sports Xchange, 575 words) - - Bengals WR Green nears return CINCINNATI - There was some potential good news on an otherwise dreary Monday at Paul Brown Stadium as Cincinnati Bengals coach Marvin Lewis sounded hopeful about wide receiver A.J. Green's chances of playing Sunday against the Baltimore Ravens. (FBN-BENGALS-NEWS/, moved, The Sports Xchange, 375 words) - - RS Holliday signs with Buccaneers Return specialist Trindon Holliday joins the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on a one-year deal. (FBN-BUCCANEERS-NEWS/, moved, The Sports Xchange, 275 words) - - Stunned Saints miss chance in NFC South METAIRIE, La. - The New Orleans Saints began the toughest stretch of their schedule Sunday well-rested following a bye week, ready to shake off a 2-3 start and put their best foot forward to take an NFC South title that no one seems to want. (FBN-SAINTS-NEWS/, moved, The Sports Xchange, 375 words) - - QB controversy brewing in Tennessee NASHVILLE, Tenn. - The Tennessee Titans soon will have a quarterback controversy on their hands, whether they want to admit it or not. (FBN-TITANS-NEWS/, moved, The Sports Xchange, 425 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 NCAA: Oklahoma State infractions minor compared to SI charges "Allegations of misconduct in the Oklahoma State football program as reported by the media in September 2013 were fundamentally unfounded," Oklahoma State and the NCAA say in a joint statement. (FBC-OKLAHOMASTATE-NEWS/, moved, The Sports Xchange, 425 words) - - No. 1 job: Bulldogs begin defense of top ranking STARKVILLE, Miss. - Mississippi State received its first No. 1 ranking in school history and after a bye week, the Bulldogs face another first -- defending that top spots in the polls. (FBC-MISSISSIPPISTATE-NEWS/, moved, The Sports Xchange, 450 words) - - Hokies DT Maddy out for season BLACKSBURG, Va. - A second right knee surgery in the span of three weeks will sideline Virginia Tech defensive tackle Luther Maddy for the rest of the season. (FBC-VIRGINIATECH-NEWS/, moved, The Sports Xchange, 375 words) - - Graham: Arizona State welcomes back winner Kelly Quarterback Taylor Kelly, a senior and the Sun Devils' starter since the beginning of the 2012 season who earned second-team all-conference honors last season, is healthy, and coach Todd Graham said he'll be Arizona State's starter this week. (FBC-ARIZONASTATE-NEWS/, moved, The Sports Xchange, 400 words) - - Can No. 3 Mississippi survive LSU, Death Valley? BATON ROUGE, La. - No. 24 LSU is back in the top 25 despite growing pains, and the Tigers could make a major statement against 7-0 Ole Miss. (FBC-MISSISSIPPI-LSU-NEWS/, expect by 0000 GMT/8 PM ET, The Sports Xchange, 450 words) - - - - NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION Thunder in Westbrook's hands; Durant won't rush back Kevin Durant will not rush back from surgery to repair a Jones Fracture in his right foot. Durant could miss two months with the Oklahoma City Thunder, projecting his return close to Christmas from what the reigning MVP said is his first real injury. (BKN-THUNDER-NEWS/, moved, The Sports Xchange, 375 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) - - - - NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE The Sports Xchange covers all NHL games. Highlighted matchups below - - Crawford hurting, Blackhawks recall goaltender With star goaltender Corey Crawford out with an upper-body injury and Antti Raanta ready to make his 2014 debut for Chicago, the Blackhawks recall goaltender Scott Darling. (HKN-BLACKHAWKS-NEWS/, moved, The Sports Xchange, 225 words) - - Red Wings at Canadiens MONTREAL - Pavel Datsyuk debuts for the Detroit Red Wings (3-1-1) against the Montreal Canadiens (5-1). (HKN-CANADIENS-REDWINGS-FIRSTLEDE-WRITETHRU/ (PIX), expect ASAP after the 2330 GMT/7:30 PM ET game, The Sports Xchange, 400-word first lede, 700-word writethru) - - Flyers at Blackhawks CHICAGO - Philadelphia enters United Center to take on the unbeaten Chicago Blackhawks (3-0-1), who will have backup Antti Raanta in net with starter Corey Crawford (upper-body injury) out. (HKN-BLACKHAWKS-FLYERS-FIRSTLEDE-WRITETHRU/ (PIX), expect ASAP after the 0030 GMT/8:30 PM ET game, The Sports Xchange, 400-word first lede, 700-word writethru) - - NHL Wrap: Sharks' Thornton in Boston for clash with ex-team Joe Thornton and the San Jose Sharks look to cap their five-game road trip on a high note when they visit his former team, the Boston Bruins, in one of 10 games on the National Hockey League schedule. (NHL-HIGHLIGHTS/ (PIX), expect by 0330 GMT/11:30 PM ET, by The Sports Xchange, 950 words) - - Today's NHL schedule at a glance San Jose at Boston, 7 PM ET New York Rangers at New Jersey, 7 PM ET Toronto at New York Islanders, 7 PM ET Detroit at Montreal, 7:30 PM ET Arizona at Nashville, 8 PM ET Carolina at Winnipeg, 8 PM ET Philadelphia at Chicago, 8:30 PM ET Vancouver at Dallas, 8:30 PM ET Florida at Colorado, 9 PM ET Tampa Bay at Calgary, 9 PM ET - - 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 Wozniacki outlasts erratic Sharapova; Radwanska wins SINGAPORE - Caroline Wozniacki puts a huge dent in Maria Sharapova's bid to finish the season as world No. 1 by overcoming some distracting bright lights to outlast the Russian 7-6(4) 6-7(5) 6-2 in their marathon opening group match at the WTA Finals. (TENNIS-WOMEN/FINALS-WOZNIACKI (PIX, UPDATE 1), moved, by Patrick Johnston, 675 words) - - Unforced errors hurt Sharapova in Singapore opener SINGAPORE - Maria Sharapova is left to bemoan her erratic serving and a plethora of unforced errors as she opens her WTA Finals campaign with a painful loss to a resurgent Caroline Wozniacki in a marathon three-setter. (TENNIS-WOMEN/FINALS-SHARAPOVA (PIX), moved, by John O'Brien, 450 words) - - Puig wins WTA's Rising Stars tournament SINGAPORE - Puerto Rico's Monica Puig did not come close to qualifying for the WTA Finals in Singapore but she still comes away as one of the big winners at the season-ending event. (TENNIS-WOMEN/FINALS-PUIG (PIX), moved, 325 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)