Reuters U.S. Sports Schedule at 11:15 PM ET on Wednesday, August 16

Reuters U.S. sports schedule at 11:15 PM ET on Wednesday:

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COLLEGE FOOTBALL

2017 CFB season preview package

Monday, August 14: ACC team previews moved.

Tuesday, August 15: SEC team previews and NFLDraftScout.com on what sets the SEC apart.

Wednesday, August 16: Big Ten team previews; Notre Dame preview

Thursday, August 17: Pac-12 team previews and a look at USC QB Sam Darnold.

Friday, August 18: Big 12 team previews

Why the SEC West is the most talented division in college football

NFLDraftScout.com senior analyst Rob Rang breaks down the most talented divisions in college football. (FBC-NEWS-NFLDRAFT, moved, The Sports Xchange, by Rob Rang, 800 words)

Alabama to lean on talented backfield

Alabama has the consensus No. 1 team in the nation, and the best part of the best team is its backfield. The Tide has stars all over the field -- including defensive back Minkah Fitzpatrick, who headlines 10 Alabama players ranked among the preseason national top 100 by NFLDraftScout.com -- but it's the backfield depth that is particularly stunning. (FBC-ALABAMA-NEWS, moved, The Sports Xchange, 535 words)

CFB notebook

News and notes from around the nation. (FBC-NOTEBOOK, expect by 6 p.m. ET, The Sports Xchange, 425 words)

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NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE

Marrone unclear on health of Jags QB Bortles

JACKSONVILLE -- Head coach Doug Marrone was back-tracking on his comment Sunday as why Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles was pulled early in practice after throwing two interceptions. (FBN-JAGUARS-NEWS-BORTLES-PITCHCOUNT, moved, The Sports Xchange, 450 words)

NFLPA appeals Elliott's suspension

The NFL Players Association on Tuesday officially appealed the six-game suspension handed to Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott. Elliott was suspended six games by the NFL on Friday for violating the league's personal conduct policy after multiple domestic violence incidents. (FBN-COWBOYS-NEWS-ELLIOTT, moved, The Sports Xchange, 400 words)

Bad back, front keeping QB Flacco sidelined

OWINGS MILLS, Md. -- With the current state of their offensive line, the Baltimore Ravens are not taking chances with quarterback Joe Flacco. He will be on the bench for all four preseason games. (FBN-RAVENS-NEWS-FLACCO, The Sports Xchange, by Todd Karpovich, moved, 439 words)

Giants WR Marshall shutting door on Jets' tenure

New York Giants wide receiver Brandon Marshall wants to leave his feud with former Jets teammate Sheldon Richardson in his rear-view mirror. (FBN-GIANTS-NEWS-MARSHALL, moved, The Sports Xchange, 414 words)

NFL notebook

News and notes from around the NFL. (NFL-NOTEBOOK, The Sports Xchange, expect by 8 p.m. ET, 500 words)

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MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL

Darvish digs in for home debut with Dodgers

LOS ANGELES – Yu Darvish takes on the Chicago White Sox in his home debut with the Los Angeles Dodgers. (BBO-DODGERS-WHITESOX-LEDE-WRITETHRU, expect ASAP after 10:10 p.m. ET game, The Sports Xchange, 700 words)

MLB notebook

News and notes from around the league. (MLB-NOTEBOOK, expect by 8 p.m. ET, by The Sports Xchange, 400 words)

MLB roundup

Capsule recaps of Wednesday games. (MLB-ROUNDUP, expect by 8 p.m. ET, will be led with West Coast games, by The Sports Xchange, 400 words)

The Sports Xchange covers all MLB games. Tuesday schedule:

L.A. Angels at Washington 1:05 p.m.

San Francisco at Miami 1:10 p.m.

Pittsburgh at Milwaukee 2:10 p.m.

Kansas City at Oakland 3:35 p.m.

Philadelphia at San Diego 3:40 p.m.

Baltimore at Seattle 3:40 p.m.

Tampa Bay at Toronto 7:07 p.m.

N.Y. Yankees at N.Y. Mets 7:10 p.m.

St. Louis at Boston 7:10 p.m.

Detroit at Texas 8:05 p.m.

Cincinnati at Chicago Cubs 8:05 p.m.

Arizona at Houston 8:10 p.m.

Cleveland at Minnesota 8:10 p.m.

Atlanta at Colorado 8:40 p.m.

Chi. White Sox at L.A. Dodgers 10:10 p.m.

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GOLF

TSX Feature

Solheim Cup: Creamer is U.S. teams' Mrs. Consistency

Paula Creamer is Mrs. Consistency. At least when it comes to the Solheim Cup, the top women's team event in golf with the United States squad of professionals squaring off against their European counterparts every two years, the female golfers' version of the Ryder Cup. (GLF-LPGA-NEWS-CREAMER, moved, The Sports Xchange, by Steve Habel, 650 words)

TSX Takes 5 with … Marissa Steen

Up and coming American golfer Marissa Steen Takes 5 with The Sports Xchange. (GLF-LPGA-NEWS-TAKE5-STEEN, moved, The Sports Xchange, by Steve Habel, 400 words)

Kisner tries to rebound after PGA disappointment

GREENSBORO, North Carolina - Kevin Kisner, who started the final round of the PGA Championship in the lead on Sunday before being mowed down by winner Justin Thomas, tries to regroup at Sedgefield Country Club in the final PGA Tour event before the start of the FedExCup playoffs. (GOLF-WYNDHAM/, expect by 2200 GMT/6 PM ET, by Andrew Both, 400 words)

10 to Watch: Wyndham Championship

The Sports Xchange PGA writer Tom LaMarre outlines 10 players to watch this weekend at the Wyndham Championship. (GLF-PGA-ANALYSIS-WYNDHAM, moved, The Sports Xchange, by Tom LaMarre, 1,200 words)

Weekend Previews: Solheim Cup (LPGA) and Wyndham Championship

Previews of the Solheim Cup and Wyndham Championship. (GLF-PGA-PREVIEW-WYNDHAM / GLF-LPGA-PREVIEW-SOLHEIM)

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NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION

NBA notebook

News and notes from around the league. (NBA-NOTEBOOK, expect by 8 p.m. ET, The Sports Xchange, 400 words)

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NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE

NHL notebook

News and notes from around the league. (NHL-NOTEBOOK, expect by 7:45 p.m. ET, The Sports Xchange, 375 words)

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BOXING

McGregor discusses upcoming Mayweather fight

Mixed martial arts champion Conor McGregor discusses his highly-anticipated Aug. 26 boxing match against undefeated Floyd Mayweather during an international media conference call. (BOXING-MAYWEATHER-MCGREGOR/, expect by 0000 GMT/8 PM ET, by Larry Fine, 400 words)

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TENNIS

Venus, Pliskova seek third-round berths

Venus Williams, the ninth seed, faces Australian qualifier Ashleigh Barty in second round action while top-seeded Czech Karolina Pliskova kicks off the evening session with a clash against lucky loser Natalia Vikhlyantseva of Russia and a berth in the third round on the line. (TENNIS-CINCINNATI/WOMEN, expect by 0230 GMT/10:30 PM ET, 350 words)

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