Reuters U. S. sports schedule at 2 p. m. ET on Thursday:
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FIGHTING
Spectacle raises bar for Mayweather-McGregor bout
LAS VEGAS – One of the greatest sporting spectacles of the 21st century is likely to go down on Saturday night in Las Vegas when Floyd Mayweather Jr. meets Conor McGregor in a boxing match. (FIGHTING-BOXING-PREVIEW, moved, The Sports Xchange, by Dave Doyle, 731 words)
5 Reasons Mayweather beats McGregor … (FIGHTING-BOXING-ANALYSIS-5REASONS-MAYWEATHER)
5 Reasons McGregor beats Mayweather … (FIGHTING-BOXING-ANALYSIS-5REASONS-MCGREGOR)
Another failed drug test decks UFC's Jon Jones
Longtime UFC light heavyweight Jon Jones failed a drug test in advance of UFC 214, when he fought Daniel Cormier in Anaheim, Calif. Jones was stripped of the title, which will be returned to Cormier. (FIGHTING-MMA-NEWS-JONES, The Sports Xchange, 367 words)
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COLLEGE FOOTBALL
CFB's top 10 true freshman
Two standout freshmen were center stage in January when Clemson outlasted Alabama for the national championship. TSX college football analyst Anthony Gimino breaks down the top 10 true freshman to know in 2017. (FBC-ANALYSIS-FRESHMEN, The Sports Xchange, by Anthony Gimino, 800 words)
Testaverde's son leaving Miami
Two days after Miami (Fla.) named Malik Rosier starting quarterback, Vincent Testaverde announced plans to transfer. (FBC-MIAMI-NEWS-TESTAVERDE, moved, The Sports Xchange, 291 words)
Texas TE Beck out for season
Texas senior tight end Andrew Beck will undergo surgery on his fractured foot this week and will miss the entire upcoming season. (FBC-TEXAS-NEWS-BECK, moved, The Sports Xchange, 243 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
Camp Surprises: Undrafted free agents are king
If you entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent, there is a good chance you will find your way onto this list of players that have opened eyes during the preseason. (FBN-NEWS-SUMMERSURPRISES, 1,500 words, The Sports Xchange, by Howard Balzer)
Henne to start key preseason game for Jaguars
Another big indication the Jacksonville Jaguars are preparing to move on from Blake Bortles – Chad Henne will start Jacksonville's third preseason game, the typical dress rehearsal for starters. (FBN-JAGUARS-NEWS-HENNE, moved, The Sports Xchange, 404 words)
Ex-NFL RB Green pleads not guilty to child abuse
Former NFL running back Ahman Green pleaded not guilty to child abuse charges in a court hearing Thursday. (FBN-NEWS-GREEN, moved, The Sports Xchange, 314 words)
NFL preseason: Dolphins at Eagles, Panthers at Jaguars
Preseason action in Philadelphia and Jacksonville, where quarterbacks are under the microscope. (FBN-DOLPHINS-EAGLES-RECAP, expect ASAP after 7 p.m. ET game, The Sports Xchange, 400 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
Mets to activate RHP Familia, shut down RHP Wheeler
The New York Mets will activate closer Jeurys Familia from the 60-day disabled list prior to Friday's game against the Washington Nationals. (BBO-METS-NEWS-FAMILIA-WHEELER, moved, The Sports Xchange, 375 words)
Red Sox, Indians look to pad division leads
The AL East leading Boston Red Sox will hand the ball to ace Chris Sale when the team finishes off its four-game series against the AL Central-leading Cleveland Indians while 89-35 Los Angeles Dodgers continue to chase history when they visit the Pittsburgh Pirates in two of the 12 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 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:
Arizona at N.Y. Mets 12:10 p.m.
Miami at Philadelphia 1:05 p.m.
N.Y. Yankees at Detroit 1:10 p.m.
Toronto at Tampa Bay 1:10 p.m.
Colorado at Kansas City 2:15 p.m.
L.A. Dodgers at Pittsburgh 4:05 p.m.
Boston at Cleveland 7:10 p.m.
Chicago Cubs at Cincinnati 7:10 p.m.
San Diego at St. Louis 7:15 p.m.
Washington at Houston 8:10 p.m.
Minnesota at Chi. White Sox 8:10 p.m.
Texas at L.A. Angels 10:07 p.m.
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GOLF
Brown grabs early lead at Northern Trust
Scott Brown fired a 4-under first round to top the leaderboard early at the Northern Trust at Glen Oaks in Old Westbury, New York. (GLF-PGA-FIRSTLEDE-NORTHERNTRUST, expect by 7 p.m. ET, The Sports Xchange, 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
Auto Racing Glance
Capsule previews of the weekend ahead in auto racing, including an off week for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series. (CAR-NASCAR-SCHEDULE-GLANCE, moved, The Sports Xchange, 500 words)
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