Reuters U.S. Sports Schedule at 2 PM EDT on Tuesday, July 29
July 29 (Reuters) - Reuters U.S. sports schedule at 2 PM ET on Tuesday: - - - - The duty editor is Steve Ginsburg, 202-898-8427 - - - - NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE Perseverance pushed C Wendell into Patriots' picture It wasn't abundantly clear where, when or if Ryan Wendell would fit in the Patriots' plans when New England brought him in as an undrafted rookie. After logging more snaps than any player in 2013, the center has found a home. (FBN-PATRIOTS-NEWS/, moved, The Sports Xchange, 500 words) - - Seahawks sign OT Winston, CB Thomas Right tackle Eric Winston signs a one-year deal with the Seattle Seahawks, who also sign former Pete Carroll USC pupil Terrell Thomas. (FBN-SEAHAWKS-NEWS/, moved, The Sports Xchange, 400 words) - - Man charged for urinating on Modell's grave Disorderly conduct charges for the Cleveland Browns fan who urinated on the grave of late Baltimore Ravens owner Art Modell and posted the incident to YouTube. (FBN-RAVENS-NEWS/, moved, The Sports Xchange, 200 words) - - Browns acclimate to protecting Johnny Football Left tackle Joe Thomas likens Johnny Manziel to Ben Roethlisberger, and explains why it's more good than bad to not know where he might take a given play. (FBN-BROWNS-NEWS/, moved, The Sports Xchange, 475 words) - - Saints activate pricey safety Byrd Returning from back surgery to the his first practice with the New Orleans Saints, big things are expected from safety Jairus Byrd. (FBN-SAINTS-NEWS/, expect by 2100 GMT/5 PM ET, The Sports Xchange, 350 words) - - Giants WR Beckham back to sideline A hamstring strain will again sideline New York Giants rookie Odell Beckham. (FBN-GIANTS-NEWS/, expect by 2000 GMT/4 PM ET, The Sports Xchange, 300 words) - - 49ers sign RB Smith Veteran running back Alfonso Smith signs with the injury-ravaged San Francisco 49ers. (FBN-49ers-NEWS/, moved, The Sports Xchange, 175 words) - - - - COLLEGE FOOTBALL Big Ten Media Days CHICAGO - Urban Meyer says quarterback Braxton Miller is ahead of schedule, plus news and notes from the conference press sessions. (FBC-NOTEBOOK/, expect by 2200 GMT/6 PM ET, The Sports Xchange, by Jack McCarthy, 750 words) - - - - NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION Scott returns to Lakers LOS ANGELES - Former Lakers great Byron Scott rejoins the team as head coach, but hold the nostalgia, there's plenty of work required before Showtime returns. (BKN-LAKERS-NEWS/, expect ASAP after current news conference, The Sports Xchange, by Forrest Lee, 775 words) See also:: Steve Nash, 40, hints at 2015 retirement (BKN-LAKERS-NEWS/, moved, The Sports Xchange, 250 words) - - Michele Roberts named NBPA exec. director Michele Roberts is elected executive director of the NBA Players Association nearly 18 months after Billy Hunter was ousted. (BKN-NEWS/, moved, The Sports Xchange, 500 words) - - Grizzlies make Wallace GM Chris Wallace is named general manager of the Memphis Grizzlies after assuming the title on an interim basis in May. (BKN-GRIZZLIES-NEWS/, moved, The Sports Xchange, 325 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) - - - - DONALD STERLING Clipper nation breathes a sigh of relief, but NBA may have more Sterling battles ahead Although a judge has cleared the way for the estranged wife of Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling to sell the team against his wishes, the NBA may be facing more legal troubles with Sterling and the precedent it set by banning him for life over racist remarks. (NBA-CLIPPERS/, expect by 1900 GMT/3 PM ET, by Eric Kelsey, 500 words) - - - - GOLF Tiger prepares for title defense at WGC-Bridgestone Invitational We continue our buildup to this week's WGC-Bridgestone Invitational, the third of the year's elite World Golf Championships events which bring together the game's leading players. Tiger Woods will be defending the title he won by a commanding seven shots at Firestone Country Club last year. (GOLF-PGA/ (PIX), expect by 2300 GMT/7 PM ET, 400 words) - - Heavyweight trio say Langer, 56, merits Ryder consideration LONDON - Tom Watson, Colin Montgomerie and Tony Jacklin are calling for the 56-year-old Bernhard Langer to be considered for Ryder Cup selection after his emphatic 13-stroke victory in the Senior British Open. (GOLF-RYDER/LANGER, moved, 400 words) - - - - MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL More likely Lester is dealt by Boston than signed? BOSTON - The rumbling is getting louder. With Boston out of contention in the AL East and the non-waiver trade deadline set for 4 p.m. ET on Thursday, the Red Sox are taking calls about potential trades for Jon Lester, with the likelihood increasing that the ace left-hander could be dealt this week. (BBO-REDSOX-NEWS/, moved, The Sports Xchange, 475 words) - - A's injuries open door for Burns OAKLAND, Calif. - Injuries open the door for speedy center fielder Billy Burns, whose extensive at-bats during spring training caught the eyes of the Oakland brass. (BBO-ATHLETICS-NEWS/, moved, The Sports Xchange, by MoiseKapenda Bower, 425 words) - - Rays' Archer not backing off Ortiz critique ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Tampa Bay pitcher Chris Archer criticized David Ortiz for showboating after Sunday's three-run homer, and isn't apologizing for telling the truth. (BBO-RAYS-NEWS/, moved, The Sports Xchange, 400 words) - - The Sports Xchange covers all MLB games. Key matchups highlighted below: - - Phillies at Mets NEW YORK - Cole Hamels and the Philadelphia Phillies return to Citi Field looking to even the series after Bartolo Colon and the Mets hushed the visitor's bats in the opener Monday. (BBO-METS-PHILLIES-FIRSTLEDE-WRITETHRU/ (PIX), expect ASAP after the 2310 GMT/7:10 PM ET game, The Sports Xchange, by Jerry Beach, 400-word first lede, 800-word writethru) - - Angels at Orioles BALTIMORE - Los Angeles Angels right-hander Jered Weaver opposes righty Chris Tillman and the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards in the opener of a three-game series. (BBO-ORIOLES-ANGELS-FIRSTLEDE-WRITETHRU/ (PIX), expect ASAP after the 2310 GMT/7:10 PM ET game, The Sports Xchange, 400-word first lede, 800-word writethru) - - MLB Wrap: Royals host Twins with eye on AL Central lead The Kansas City Royals will try to close the gap on the American League Central-leading Detroit Tigers when they host the last-place Minnesota Twins in one of 15 games on the Major League Baseball schedule. (BASEBALL-HIGHLIGHTS/ (PIX), expect by 0330 GMT/11:30 PM ET, by The Sports Xchange, 975 words) - - The full MLB schedule American League Los Angeles Angels at Baltimore, 7:05 PM ET Seattle at Cleveland, 7:05 PM ET Chicago White Sox at Detroit, 7:08 PM ET Toronto at Boston, 7:10 PM ET New York Yankees at Texas, 8:05 PM ET Minnesota at Kansas City, 8:10 PM ET Oakland at Houston, 8:10 PM ET - - National League Arizona at Cincinnati, 7:10 PM ET Philadelphia at New York Mets, 7:10 PM ET Washington at Miami, 7:10 PM ET Colorado at Chicago Cubs, 8:05 PM ET Atlanta at Los Angeles Dodgers, 10:10 PM ET St. Louis at San Diego, 10:10 PM ET Pittsburgh at San Francisco, 10:15 PM ET - - Interleague Milwaukee at Tampa Bay, 7:10 PM ET - - - - NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE NHL Roundup The latest moves and news from the NHL. (HKN-NOTEBOOK/, expect by 2200 GMT/6 PM ET, The Sports Xchange, 350 words) - - - - JURISPRUDENCE NCAA agrees to settle head injury suit for $70 million CHICAGO - The NCAA agrees to settle a head injury lawsuit by providing $70 million for concussion testing and diagnosis of current and former student athletes in a move expected to change the way such injuries are handled at colleges nationwide. (USA-NCAA/SETTLEMENT (UPDATE 2), moved; will be led, by Mary Wisniewski, 400 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)
