May 21 (Reuters) - Reuters U.S. sports schedule at 2 PM ET on Tuesday:
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The duty editor is Steve Ginsburg, 202-898-8427
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Golf
Anchoring of putters banned starting in 2016
VIRGINIA WATER, England - Golf's governing bodies announce that they will ban the anchoring of putters starting in 2016 in a move that will please traditionalists but could lead to a split in the game among the professional ranks. (GOLF-RULES/PUTTER (UPDATE 2), moved; may be led, by Tony Jimenez, 700 words)
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Anchoring ban brings cheers and jeers
NEW YORK - The decision by golf's rule-makers to ban the anchoring of putters brings cheers and jeers from prominent players and major golf organizations. (GOLF-RULES/PUTTER-REACTION, moved; may be led, by Larry Fine, 600 words)
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Clubmakers hit back at rule banning anchored putters
The chiefs of golf club makers PING and Cobra Puma Golf are hitting back at the rules change that will ban the anchoring of putters. (GOLF-RULES/PUTTER-MAKERS, moved, by Larry Fine, 550 words)
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Golf risks bagging more than anchor putter
Belly putters have aided great players who have been hindered by their putting become some winners, including some PGA major champions. But in a potential global ban on anchored putting strokes, the game threatens to alienate the very fringe golfers it is trying to attract to the sport. (GLF-COLUMN/, expect by 2300 GMT/7 PM ET, The Sports Xchange, by Derek Harper, 800 words)
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Dawson implores world of golf to unite behind ban
VIRGINIA WATER, England - The golfing world must unite behind the new ban on the anchoring of putters from 2016 and avoid any unseemly legal disputes, according to Royal & Ancient chief executive Peter Dawson. (GOLF-RULES/PUTTER-LEGAL, moved, by Tony Jimenez, 450 words)
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More picks gives McGinley some 'wriggle room'
VIRGINIA WATER, England - European captain Paul McGinley is given a "little bit of wriggle room" after being granted an increase in wildcard selections from two to three players for next year's Ryder Cup match against United States. (GOLF-RYDER/MCGINLEY (UPDATE 2), moved, by Tony Jimenez, 500 words)
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Kaymer on receiving end of Ryder Cup jibes in U.S.
VIRGINIA WATER, England - Martin Kaymer's popularity has gone down a notch on the other side of the Atlantic after he holed the winning putt for Europe in last year's Ryder Cup against the United States. (GOLF-EUROPEAN/KAYMER, moved, by Tony Jimenez, 300 words)
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Garcia will shake Tiger's hand next time feuding pair meet
VIRGINIA WATER, England - Sergio Garcia's feud with Tiger Woods will not stop him shaking hands with the world No. 1 the next time they are drawn together in a tournament, the Spaniard says. (GOLF-EUROPEAN/GARCIA, moved; by Tony Jimenez, 600 words)
See also: China will host the seventh edition of the Royal Trophy when holders Asia take on Europe in the annual team golf contest in December. (GOLF-ROYAL/)
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National Football League
Playoff misplay still haunts Broncos' Moore
DOVE VALLEY, Colo. - Four months have passed since the Denver Broncos' double-overtime loss to the Baltimore Ravens in the divisional playoffs, and some fans still aren't over it. Safety Rahim Moore knows this better than anyone. (FBN-EAGLES-NEWS/, expect by 2200 GMT/6 PM ET, The Sports Xchange, 450 words)
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And the winner is...
Santa Clara, site of the under-construction home of the San Francisco 49ers, reportedly trumps Miami in the owner's vote for Super Bowl L. (FBN-49ERS-NEWS/, moved; will be led after result is officially announced, around 2000 GMT/4 PM ET, The Sports Xchange, 400 words)
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No Romo at Cowboys' OTAs
Tony Romo says he could've been on the field if there was a regular-season game Sunday, but he'll take his time recovering from minor back surgery needed to remove a cyst by sitting out three weeks. (FBN-COWBOYS-NEWS/, moved, The Sports Xchange, 300 words)
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Packers return to field
GREEN BAY, Wis. - The latest from the offseason team activities from the Green Bay Packers. (FBN-PACKERS-NEWS/, expect by 2300 GMT/7 PM ET, The Sports Xchange, 500 words)
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Bears amp up preparations
LAKE FOREST, Ill. - First-year head coach Marc Trestman picks up the pace at the Chicago Bears' latest session of offseason team activities. (FBN-BEARS-NEWS/, expect by 2300 GMT/7 PM ET, The Sports Xchange, 500 words)
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NFL notebook
The latest news and notes from around the league. (FBN-NOTEBOOK/, expect by 2300 GMT/7 PM ET, The Sports Xchange, 600 words)
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National Basketball Association
Western Conference finals
Game 2: Grizzlies at Spurs
SAN ANTONIO - The good news for the Memphis Grizzlies entering Game 2 of the Western Conference finals against the San Antonio Spurs: They're 2-0 in playoff series, even after losing the first game of their wins over the Clippers and the Thunder. (BKN-SPURS-GRIZZLIES-WRITETHRU/ (PIX), expect by 0400 GMT/12 AM ET, The Sports Xchange, 700 words)
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Winning lottery numbers
The last time the Orlando Magic landed the No. 1 overall draft pick, Chris Webber was the selection - only to be traded for Anfernee Hardaway. Will the Magic's number come in again Tuesday in the NBA Draft lottery? (BKN-NEWS/, expect by 0130 GMT/9:30 PM ET, The Sports Xchange, 400 words)
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Jackson, Stan Van Gundy to stay on sidelines, not bench
Phil Jackson and Stan Van Gundy say in separate radio appearances that they will not coach next season. (BKN-NEWS/, moved, The Sports Xchange, 300 words)
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Thunder's Durant donates $1 million to tornado victims
Kevin Durant donates $1 million to tornado relief in the greater Oklahoma City area, where the final toll of the storm was still being taken. (BKN-THUNDER-NEWS/, moved, The Sports Xchange, 300 words)
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NBA notebook
The latest news and notes from around the league. (BKN-NOTEBOOK/, expect by 2300 GMT/7 PM ET, 500 words)
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Major League Baseball
The Sports Xchange covers all MLB games, top matchups highlighted below
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Cubs at Pirates
PITTSBURGH - Chicago Cubs right-hander Matt Garza makes his season debut in the opener of a three-game series against the Pittsburgh Pirates, who expect Andrew McCutchen (knee) to return to their lineup. (BBO-CUBS-PIRATES-WRITETHRU/ (PIX), expect by 0200 GMT/10 PM ET, The Sports Xchange, by John Perrotto, 750 words)
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Tigers at Indians
CLEVELAND - The Indians are the surprise of the American League Central thanks to a 15-8 record at home, but Max Scherzer (5-0) can catch Cleveland in the standings with a sweep of the three-game series beginning Tuesday. (BBO-INDIANS-TIGERS-WRITETHRU/ (PIX), expect by 0210 GMT/10:10 PM ET, The Sports Xchange, 750 words)
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Nationals at Giants
SAN FRANCISCO - Stephen Strasburg and the Nationals lock up with Matt Cain and the San Francisco Giants. (BBO-GIANTS-NATIONALS-WRITETHRU/ (PIX), expect by 0515 GMT/1:15 AM ET, The Sports Xchange, by Dave Del Grande, 750 words)
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MLB notebook
The latest news and notes from around the league. (BBO-NOTEBOOK/, expect by 2300 GMT/7 PM ET, The Sports Xchange, 500 words)
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National Hockey League
Western Conference semifinals
Game 4: Kings at Sharks
SAN JOSE - The defending Stanley Cup champion Los Angeles Kings aim to become the first road team to win the series after a dramatic OT loss in Game 3 to the San Jose Sharks. (HKN-SHARKS-KINGS-WRITETHRU/ (PIX), expect by 0500 GMT/1 AM ET, The Sports Xchange, 700 words)
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Eastern Conference semifinals
Game 3: Bruins at Rangers
NEW YORK - The New York Rangers face an 0-2 deficit, much like they did in returning to Madison Square Garden in the opening round before rallying to advance. Boston is mindful of its opening-round plight, when the Bruins nearly blew a series lead only to rally for an improbable Game 7 victory. (HKN-BRUINS-RANGERS-WRITETHRU/ (PIX), expect by 0230 GMT/10:30 PM ET, The Sports Xchange, 700 words)
See also: Patrick Roy is close to becoming the next coach of the Colorado Avalanche, his younger brother tells the Denver Post. (HKN-CANADIENS-NOTEBOOK)
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Soccer
Yankees and Manchester City launch new MLS team
MIAMI - Manchester City and the New York Yankees form a new Major League Soccer team to play in New York City beginning in 2015. (SOCCER-MLS/NEW YORK (UPDATE 2), moved; next update to move around 1900 GMT/3 PM ET, by Simon Evans, 650 words)
