Reuters U.S. Sports Schedule at 13:15 PM ET on Friday, August 18

Reuters U.S. sports schedule at 13:15 PM ET on Friday:

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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.

Trojans QB Darnold tackles target practice

Quarterback Sam Darnold is the given in the Trojans' offense. But the questions with the USC offense -- and you kind of have to nitpick here -- are about what Darnold has around him, specifically at wide receiver. (FBC-SOUTHERNCAL-NEWS-DARNOLD, moved, The Sports Xchange, 520 words)

Talented TCU rebuilds on the fly

One losing season does not a downturn make, and Horned Frogs coach Gary Patterson has the tools, and now some added motivation, to make sure his team bounces back in 2017. (FBC-TCU-NEWS-TURNAROUND, moved, The Sports Xchange, 505 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 opens Jags QB competition

Chad Henne will get a chance to grab the starting quarterback job away from incumbent starter Blake Bortles, coach Doug Marrone said. (FBN-NEWS-JAGUARS-BORTLES, moved, The Sports Xchange, 415 words)

Patriots rookie Rivers likely out for season

New England Patriots defensive end Derek Rivers' rookie season may be over due to a knee injury. Rivers was the Patriots' top pick in the 2017 draft. (FBN-PATRIOTS-NEWS-RIVERS, moved, The Sports Xchange, 340 words)

NFL preseason roundup

Recaps of all preseason games. (FBN-ROUNDUP-PRESEASON, expect by 11 p.m. ET, The Sports Xchange, 300 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

Cubs LHP Lester hits 10-day DL

CHICAGO – Jon Lester landed on the 10-day disabled list with a strained lat and shoulder fatigue, but the Chicago Cubs considered the news Friday a relative victory. (BBO-CUBS-NEWS-LESTER, expect by 3 p.m. ET, The Sports Xchange, 300 words)

Cardinals continue Central push at Pittsburgh

PITTSBURGH – The St. Louis Cardinals won the opener of a four-game series with the Pittsburgh Pirates and are back at PNC Park on Friday night. (BBO-CARDINALS-PIRATES-LEDE-WRITETHRU, expect ASAP after 2:20 p.m. ET game, The Sports Xchange, 700 words)

Ryu leads Dodgers in clash with Tigers

South Korean left-hander Ryu Hyun-jin takes the mound for the National League West-division leading Los Angeles Dodgers against the Detroit Tigers while the New York Yankees renew their rivalry with the Boston Red Sox in two of 15 games on the Major League Baseball schedule. (BASEBALL-MLB-HIGHLIGHTS/, expect by 0530 GMT/1:30 AM ET, by The Sports Xchange, 800 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 Friday 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. Friday schedule:

Toronto at Chicago Cubs 2:20 p.m.

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

L.A. Angels at Baltimore 7:05 p.m.

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

Seattle at Tampa Bay 7:10 p.m.

L.A. Dodgers at Detroit 7:10 p.m.

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

Cincinnati at Atlanta 7:35 p.m.

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

Arizona at Minnesota 8:10 p.m.

Oakland at Houston 8:10 p.m.

Cleveland at Kansas City 8:15 p.m.

Milwaukee at Colorado 8:40 p.m.

Washington at San Diego 10:10 p.m.

Philadelphia at San Francisco 10:15 p.m.

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GOLF

Solheim Cup opens in Iowa

Coverage of the opening day of the Solheim Cup in Des Moines, Iowa. (GLF-LPGA-LEDE-WRITETHRU, moved, The Sports Xchange, 700 words, by Steve Habel)

Wyndham Championship: Every leads entering second round

GREENSBORO, N.C. – Second round coverage of the Wyndham Championship on Friday at Sedgefield Country Club, where Matt Every held the lead following his opening-round 61. (GLF-PGA-FIRSTLEDE-WRITETHRU-WYNDHAM, expect bulletin lede when morning tee times are completed, The Sports Xchange, 700 words)

LPGA: Solheim Cup (to 20) West Des Moines, Iowa

Thompson and Kerr lead off United States against Europe

American captain Juli Inkster will send out the powerful duo of Lexi Thompson and Cristie Kerr in the first of four morning foursomes matches, while Europe captain Annika Sorenstam will go with experience as the biennial team event kicks off at Des Moines Country Club. (GOLF-WOMEN-SOLHEIM/, expect by 1530 GMT/3.30 PM ET, 400 words)

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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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AUTO RACING

Weekend preview: Bowyer enjoying role as the 'hunter'

Clint Bowyer is chasing the playoff crowd knowing a win gets him in, but that's not the only path to NASCAR's postseason. (CAR-NASCAR-BOWYER-PREVIEW, moved, The Sports Xchange, special from NASCAR Wire Service, 400 words)

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