Reuters U.S. Sports Schedule at 11:30 PM ET on Thursday, August 17

Reuters U.S. sports schedule at 11:30 PM ET on Thursday:

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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

Gophers' Fleck: Reality show to reality check

New Minnesota coach P.J. Fleck undoubtedly raised the bar -- and the level of media attention -- for the program. (FBC-MINNESOTA-NEWS, moved, The Sports Xchange, 495 words)

Notre Dame resets for 2017

Notre Dame is not used to bouncing back from sub-.500 seasons. In the 111-year history of the program, the Fighting Irish have finished with a losing record 12 times. The latest setback happened last season as coach Brian Kelly's team went 4-8 despite a talent-laden roster. (FBC-NOTREDAME-NEWS-REVAMP, moved, The Sports Xchange, 545 words)

B1G question: Can Northwestern run the West?

The pieces are in place for Northwestern to have a successful season. But the degree of potential achievement seems to realistically range from another six-win regular season to as many as 10 victories and a battle for the Big Ten West title. (FBC-NORTHWESTERN-NEWS, moved, The Sports Xchange, 531 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

MILLER: On QBs, patience, please

Mitchell Trubisky already has been hailed as the Second Coming in the Second City, and the Browns are facing temptations to rush DeShone Kizer in Cleveland. Patience will be the best practice when it comes to rookie quarterbacks, writes Ira Miller. (FBN-COLUMN-ROOKIEQBS, expect by 3 p.m. ET, The Sports Xchange, by Ira Miller, 950 words)

Pete Carroll: Seahawks support Bennett's message

RENTON, Wash. -- Seattle Seahawks defensive end Michael Bennett elected to sit for the national anthem for Sunday's preseason opener against the Los Angeles Chargers. (FBN-SEAHAWKS-NEWS-BENNETT, moved, The Sports Xchange, 450 words)

- 49ers' GM Lynch: Protests are divisive (FBN-49ERS-NEWS-LYNCH, moved, 400 words)

Arians frustrated by WR John Brow

GLENDALE, Ariz. -- Wide receiver John Brown has been sidelined with a quadriceps injury and it's testing the patience of head coach Bruce Arians. Brown missed much of last season while dealing with tendon and muscle cramps brought on by sickle cell trait and a cyst that had formed on his spine. (FBN-CARDINALS-NEWS-BROWN, moved, The Sports Xchange, 400 words)

Bradford praises Vikings RBs

MANKATO, Minn. – For the first time in a long time, this isn't Adrian Peterson's offense. Quarterback Sam Bradford sounds like he would prefer the versatility offered by rookie Dalvin Cook and veterans Latavius Murray and Jerick McKinnon over the more one-dimensional Peterson. (FBN-VIKINGS-NEWS-RBs, The Sports Xchange, moved, 447 words)

Position battles entering preseason Week 2

Breaking down the key positions up for grabs and the competitors for those spots entering preseason Week 2.(FBN-ANALYSIS-NFLBATTLES, moved, The Sports Xchange, by Howard Balzer, 914 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

Lester, Cubs try to wrap Reds in series finale

CHICAGO -- Jon Lester hopes to resume a positive post-All-Star break run as the Chicago Cubs and Cincinnati Reds wrap up a four-game series at Wrigley Field on Thursday. (BBO-CUBS-REDS-LEDE-WRITETHRU, expect ASAP after 2:20 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 Thursday 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. Thursday schedule:

Cleveland at Minnesota 1:10 p.m.

Arizona at Houston 2:10 p.m.

Cincinnati at Chicago Cubs 2:20 p.m.

Atlanta at Colorado 3:10 p.m.

Tampa Bay at Toronto 4:07 p.m.

St. Louis at Pittsburgh 7:05 p.m.

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

Chi. White Sox at Texas 8:05 p.m.

Washington at San Diego 10:10 p.m.

Philadelphia at San Francisco 10:15 p.m.

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GOLF

Creamer looks to make her mark in another Solheim Cup

In 14 editions of the Solheim Cup competition, few have been more consistent points-earners than Paula Creamer, the 31-year-old American stalwart. (GLF-LPGA-NEWS-CREAMER, moved, The Sports Xchange, by Steve Habel)

Wyndham Championship: First round coverage

GREENSBORO, N.C. – Play begins in the Wyndham Championship Thursday at stately and venerable Sedgefield Country Club. (GLF-PGA-FIRSTLEDE-WRITETHRU-WYNDHAM, expect bulletin lede when morning tee times are completed, The Sports Xchange, 700 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)

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NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION

Report: Bulls, Wade target buyout

Dwyane Wade is expected to be free to depart – for Miami, Cleveland, Houston or another contender – with a parting gift of a contract buyout from the Chicago Bulls. (BKN-NEWS-BULLS-WADE, expect by 4 p.m. ET, The Sports Xchange, 300 words)

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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AUTO RACING

Auto racing glance

NASCAR rolls into Michigan as TSX previews the weekend ahead in auto racing. (CAR-ANALYSIS-AUTORACINGGLANCE, moved, The Sports Xchange, 400 words)

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