Reuters U.S. Sports Schedule at 2 PM EDT on Wednesday, July 23

July 23 (Reuters) - Reuters U.S. sports schedule at 2 PM ET on Wednesday: - - - - The duty editor is Steve Ginsburg, 202-898-8427 - - - - NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE Wednesday: NFC previews and rankings by division - - Broncos owner Bowlen battling Alzheimer's, resigns control of team Denver Broncos owner Pat Bowlen is resigning control of the team to focus on battling Alzheimer's Disease. (FBN-BRONCOS-NEWS/, moved; will be led, The Sports Xchange, 650 words) - - Gronkowski cleared to open Patriots' camp New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski, who had set a goal of returning from a torn anterior cruciate ligament by September, is fully cleared for training camp. (FBN-PATRIOTS-NEWS/, moved, The Sports Xchange, 500 words) - - 49ers TE Davis reports to training camp San Francisco 49ers Vernon Davis still wants a new contract, but he reports to training camp after sitting out all offseason workouts. (FBN-49ers-NEWS/, moved, The Sports Xchange, 400 words) - - Chiefs RB Charles holding out Kansas City Chiefs running back Jamaal Charles does not report to the team and intends to hold out for more money rather than join the team for tomorrow's full-squad practices. (FBN-CHIEFS-NEWS/, moved, The Sports Xchange, 300 words) - - Ravens bracing for Rice absence OWINGS MILLS, Md. - The Baltimore Ravens are still waiting to hear from the NFL regarding a potential suspension for running back Ray Rice following a felony aggravated assault case this offseason. (FBN-RAVENS-NEWS/, moved, The Sports Xchange, 900 words) - - Jets sign pass rusher Babin New York Jets head coach Rex Ryan is certain of two things: you can never have enough cornerbacks, and there's no such thing as too many pass rushers. The Jets add another pass rusher, agreeing to a one-year deal with veteran Jason Babin. (FBN-JETS-NEWS/, moved, The Sports Xchange, 200 words) - - NFC East Preview: Eagles ready to soar Coach Chip Kelly may have the most explosive backfield in the NFL with LeSean McCoy and versatile Darren Sproles to ignite his combustible offense. The Eagles are a unanimous pick to win the NFC East title in a survey of The Sports Xchange's football staff. (FBN-NEWS/, moved, The Sports Xchange, by Frank Cooney, 2,100 words) - - NFC North Preview: Rodgers, Packers first rate With a healthy Aaron Rodgers at quarterback, the Green Bay Packers should out-gun Chicago's Jay Cutler and his raft of receivers for the NFC North title. That was the opinion in a survey of The Sports Xchange's football staff, although the Bears did receive support to finish on top. (FBN-NEWS/, moved, The Sports Xchange, by Frank Cooney, 2,100 words) - - NFC South Preview: Saints march back to top The New Orleans Saints are a clear favorite to retake the NFC South from the Carolina Panthers, whose lack of proven receivers makes them a curiosity despite claims to the contrary by quarterback Cam Newton. (FBN-NEWS/, moved, The Sports Xchange, by Frank Cooney, 2,100 words) - - NFC West Preview: Seahawks brandish brute force Defending Super Bowl champion Seattle will not have an easy time repeating thanks to brutal competition in an NFC West division considered clearly the best in the league. (FBN-NEWS/, moved, The Sports Xchange, by Frank Cooney, 2,100 words) - - - - NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION Bulls include McDermott in Love talks; third team in? First-round pick Doug McDermott and two previous first-rounders - Taj Gibson and Nikola Mirotic - are part of the Chicago Bulls' trade offer to the Minnesota Timberwolves for Kevin Love, according to NBA reporter Chris Sheridan. (BKN-BULLS-TIMBERWOLVES-NEWS/, moved, The Sports Xchange, 450 words) - - Felton admits felony, avoids jail time Raymond Felton pleads guilty in Manhattan state Supreme Court to a felony gun charge to avoid jail time. (BKN-KNICKS-NEWS/, moved, The Sports Xchange, 200 words) - - Rashard Lewis fails physical with Mavs, deal voided Forward Rashard Lewis fails his physical with the Dallas Mavericks, who planned to sign him to a one-year deal worth the veteran's minimum. (BKN-MAVERICKS-NEWS/, moved, The Sports Xchange, 300 words) - - LeBron sends 800 cupcake apologies to hometown CLEVELAND - LeBron James, whose recent return to the Cleveland Cavaliers in his home state of Ohio sparked a frenzy in the small town where he has a home, sends sweet apologies to the community in the form of 800 cupcakes. (USA-LEBRON/CUPCAKES, moved, Kim Palmer, 300 words) - - NBA roundup The latest news and notes from around the league. (BKN-NOTEBOOK-NEWS/, moved, The Sports Xchange, 375 words) - - - - DONALD STERLING Testimony concludes in trial over $2 bln Los Angeles Clippers sale LOS ANGELES - The attorneys for embattled Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling finish their case in a probate trial that the real estate billionaire can halt the $2 billion sale of the NBA team. (NBA-CLIPPERS/ (PIX), expect by 0030 GMT/8:30 PM ET, by Eric Kelsey, 500 words) - - - - GOLF Furyk, Schwartzel and McDowell set for Canadian Open challenge Jim Furyk, Charl Schwartzel and Graeme McDowell, who all finished in the top 10 at the British Open on Sunday, are back in PGA Tour action at this week's Canadian Open in Ile Bizard, Quebec where American Brandt Snedeker defends the title he won by three shots last year. We preview the event. (GOLF-PGA/ (PREVIEW, PIX), expect by 2200 GMT/6 PM ET, 400 words) - - - - MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL Astros won't rush Springer back OAKLAND, Calif. - Houston Astros manager Bo Porter says he hasn't ruled out injured rookie sensation George Springer for the entire series against the Oakland A's, but he makes it clear that he will take a cautious approach. (BBO-ASTROS-NEWS/, moved, The Sports Xchange, by Eric Gilmore, 400 words) - - Yankees chased Headley for three weeks NEW YORK - If New York Yankees GM Brian Cashman could have obtained switch-hitting 3B Chase Headley three weeks ago, he would have. But trades at any time of year consist of negotiations between front offices that often drag out the process. (BBO-YANKEES-NEWS/, moved, The Sports Xchange, by Larry Fleisher, 400 words) - - Demoted Milone demands A's trade OAKLAND, Calif. - Left-hander Tommy Milone had won a career-high six straight decisions when the A's optioned him to Triple-A Sacramento on July 5 after acquiring right-handers Jeff Samardzija and Jason Hammel from the Chicago Cubs. The demotion, apparently, did not sit well with Milone. (BBO-ATHLETICS-NEWS/, moved, The Sports Xchange, by Eric Gilmore, 375 words) - - Off night frustrates Cards' Wainwright ST. LOUIS - Adam Wainwright knew what was happening, but he felt powerless to stop it. (BBO-CARDINALS-NEWS/, moved, The Sports Xchange, 350 words) - - The Sports Xchange covers all MLB games. Key matchups highlighted below: - - Nationals at Rockies DENVER - Stephen Strasburg and the Washington Nationals shoot to complete a sweep of the short-handed Colorado Rockies. (BBO-ROCKIES-NATIONALS-FIRSTLEDE-WRITETHRU/ (PIX), expect ASAP after the 1915 GMT/3:15 PM ET game, The Sports Xchange, 400-word first lede, 800-word writethru) - - Rangers at Yankees NEW YORK - Yu Darvish and the Texas Rangers are back at Yankee Stadium after an extra-inning loss to newcomer Chase Headley and the Yankees on Tuesday. (BBO-YANKEES-RANGERS-FIRSTLEDE-WRITETHRU/ (PIX), expect ASAP after the 2305 GMT/7:05 PM ET game, The Sports Xchange, by Larry Fleisher, 400-word first lede, 800-word writethru) - - MLB Wrap: Cards' Lynn guns for 12th win Right-hander Lance Lynn (11-6) shoots for his 12th victory of the season when the St. Louis Cardinals, who are vying with the Milwaukee Brewers for top spot in the National League Central, host the Tampa Bay Rays in one of 15 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 Cleveland at Minnesota, 1:10 PM ET Kansas City at Chicago White Sox, 2:10 PM ET Texas at New York Yankees, 7:05 PM ET Boston at Toronto, 7:07 PM ET Baltimore at Los Angeles Angels, 10:05 PM ET Houston at Oakland, 10:05 PM ET - - National League Cincinnati at Milwaukee, 2:10 PM ET Washington at Colorado, 3:10 PM ET 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 - - Interleague Detroit at Arizona, 3:40 PM ET New York Mets at Seattle, 3:40 PM ET Tampa Bay at St. Louis, 7:15 PM ET - - - - NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE Rangers, Krieder agree to two-year deal The New York Rangers and forward Chris Kreider avoid a salary arbitration hearing by agreeing to a two-year contract. (HKN-RANGERS-NEWS/, moved, The Sports Xchange, 250 words) - - Avs, O'Reilly complete two-year contract The Colorado Avalanche and center Ryan O'Reilly agree to a two-year contract, avoiding a salary arbitration hearing with a $12 million deal. (HKN-AVALANCHE-NEWS/, moved, The Sports Xchange, 325 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) - - - - SOCCER Manchester City tackles Sporting KC KANSAS CITY - The Champions Shield is on the line at Sporting Park with MLS champion Sporting KC hosting Manchester City, reigning English Premier League champs. (SCR-FIRSTLEDE-WRITETHRU/ (PIX), expect ASAP after the 0030 GMT/8:30 PM ET game, The Sports Xchange, by David Smale, 400-word first lede, 700-word writethru) - - Chicago Fire at San Jose Earthquakes SAN JOSE, Calif. - Chicago resides in eighth place in the Eastern Conference, but first-year coach Frank Yallop leads the Fire back to his old stomping grounds looking for a needed win. (SCR-FIRSTLEDE-WRITETHRU/ (PIX), expect ASAP after the 0230 GMT/10:30 PM ET game, The Sports Xchange, by Jen Cosgriff, 400-word first lede, 700-word writethru) - - - - AUTO RACING Previewing the Brickyard Driver capsules previewing one of Sprint Cup's headliners, the Brickyard, where Brad Keselowski is among the favorites. (CAR-DRIVERCAPSULES/, expect by 2030 GMT/4:30 PM ET, The Sports Xchange, 300 words per driver, by Bob Moore and Jerry Bonkowski) - - Hamilton looking for a high five in Hungary BUDAPEST - Lewis Hamilton may not be putting the Buddha into Budapest this weekend but he could be tempted to seek divine assistance if luck goes against him in Sunday's Hungarian Grand Prix. (MOTOR RACING-PRIX/PREVIEW (PIX), moved, by Alan Baldwin, 625 words) See also: Wolff breaks bones in cycling smash (MOTOR RACING-PRIX/WOLFF) - - - - TENNIS Querrey in second-round action at Atlanta Open Big-serving American Sam Querrey, the ninth seed, takes on Israel's Dudi Sela in the second round of the Atlanta Open, which kicks off the U.S. hard court season ahead of the year's final grand slam, the U.S. Open. (TENNIS-ATLANTA/, expect by 0300 GMT/11 PM ET, 250 words) - - - - CYCLING Majka closes in on polka dot jersey as Nibali gains more ground ST LARY PLA D'ADET, France - Poland's Rafal Majka takes a big step towards winning the Tour de France polka dot jersey by taking a solo route to the stage victory as Italian Vincenzo Nibali strengthens his grip on the overall race. (CYCYLING-TOUR/ (PIX, UPDATE 1), moved, by Julien Pretot, 575 words) - - Nibali relieved after nervous stage in the Pyrenees ST LARY PLAT D'ADET, France - Although he started the day with a comfortable lead on Alejandro Valverde, Vincenzo Nibali knew that today's 17th stage of the Tour de France was potentially the most treacherous. (CYCLING-TOUR/NIBALI (PIX), moved, by Julien Pretot, 300 words) - - Late bloomer Peraud has a podium finish in sight ST LARY PLAT D'ADET, France - With the focus on the podium battle between youngsters Romain Bardet and Thibaut Pinot in the Tour de France, another Frenchman, veteran Jean-Christophe Peraud, blossoms late in the race. (CYCLING-TOUR/PERAUD (PIX), moved, by Julien Pretot, 450 words) - - - - JURISPRUDENCE Six indicted for involvement in StubHub cyber fraud NEW YORK - Six people are indicted for involvement in a global cybercrime ring that took over more than 1,000 accounts of eBay's StubHub online ticket reselling service, according to the office of Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus R. Vance Jr. (USA-CYBERCRIME/STUBHUB, moved; will be led, 300 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)