Reuters U.S. Sports Schedule at 2:15 PM ET on Tuesday, July 25

Reuters U.S. sports schedule at 2:15 PM ET on Tuesday:

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NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE

CTE study: 99 percent of ex-NFL players had disease

A new study published Tuesday revealed 99 percent of ex-NFL players whose families donated their brains were found to have chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). (NFL-NEWS-CTESTUDY, The Sports Xchange, 514 words)

Police clear former Cowboys WR Whitehead of wrongdoing

Authorities in Virginia confirmed Tuesday that Lucky Whitehead, released by the Dallas Cowboys amidst turmoil Tuesday, was not the man arrested for shoplifting despite being ordered to appear in court. (NFL-COWBOYS-NEWS-WHITEHEAD, The Sports Xchange, 350words)

Panthers TE Olsen reports to avoid being 'distraction'

Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen said he plans to finish his existing contract and reported to training camp to avoid being a further distraction. (NFL-PANTHERS-NEWS-OLSEN, The Sports Xchange, 431 words)

Chiefs' Reid rankled over Hali's use of Twitter pulpit

Kansas City Chiefs coach Andy Reid didn't take umbrage with linebacker Tamba Hali venting his frustration last week. Reid, however, took issue with the 33-year-old Hali taking his message to social media. (NFL-CHIEFS-NEWS-HALI, The Sports Xchange, 415 words)

Kubiak returns to Broncos as scout

Former Denver Broncos coach Gary Kubiak is back with the organization in a scouting role as senior personnel advisor. (BRONCOS-NEWS-KUBIAK, moved, The Sports Xchange, 225 words)

Cowboys brimming with optimism over LB Smith

OXNARD, Calif. -- Linebacker Jaylon Smith is practicing with the Dallas Cowboys after missing all of last season with a knee injury suffered in his final football game at Notre Dame. He was on the field with teammates Tuesday. (NFL-COWBOYS-NEWS-SMITH, The Sports Xchange, 374 words)

CAMP PRIMER:

Texans' Savage, Watson focus as camp opens

WHITE SULFUR SPRINGS, WV -- When the full Houston Texans roster reports for duty here at the Greenbrier Resort Tuesday (July 25) most attention will be on a Savage, a rookie quarterback and one of the best defensive linemen in NFL history who must prove he can play again. (NFL-TEXANS-NEWS-TRAININGCAMP, The Sports Xchange, 450 words)

CAMP PRIMER:

Panthers to display backfield in motion with Newton, McCaffrey

SPARTANBURG, S.C. – Cam Newton looks ripped and ready after offseason shoulder surgery, has a new sidekick and the Carolina Panthers are abuzz over the new (same as the old, old) GM. But the biggest battle in camp this summer is going to be teed up, quite literally, on special teams. (NFL-PANTHERS-NEWS-TRAININGCAMP, The Sports Xchange, 450 words)

COMING WEDNESDAY CAMP PRIMERS:

Falcons cautious with WR Jones, LB McKinley

Eagles all aboard the Wentz Wagon

Vikings say hello to new RBs, goodbye to Mankato

Redskins heavy on health concerns

Reports from all teams starting training camp Wednesday

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 on the move? Rangers GM making trade calls

Yu Darvish's days with the Texas Rangers may very well be numbered. On Monday, Rangers general manager Jon Daniels began making phone calls to alert teams that he is willing to trade the four-time All-Star and former American League strikeout leader for the "right deal." (BBO-RANGERS-NEWS-DARVISH, moved, The Sports Xchange, 325 words)

Pirates aim to continue mastery of Giants

SAN FRANCISCO -- The Pittsburgh Pirates will seek to extend a winning streak at AT&T Park that extends back to 2014 when they face the San Francisco Giants on the second night of a three-game series Tuesday. (BBO-PIRATES-GIANTS-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 Tuesday 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:

Chi. White Sox at Chicago Cubs 2:20 p.m.

Cincinnati at N.Y. Yankees 7:05 p.m.

Milwaukee at Washington 7:05 p.m.

Houston at Philadelphia 7:05 p.m.

Oakland at Toronto 7:07 p.m.

Baltimore at Tampa Bay 7:10 p.m.

Kansas City at Detroit 7:10 p.m.

L.A. Angels at Cleveland 7:10 p.m.

Miami at Texas 8:05 p.m.

Colorado at St. Louis 8:15 p.m.

Atlanta at Arizona 9:40 p.m.

Minnesota at L.A. Dodgers 10:10 p.m.

Boston at Seattle 10:10 p.m.

N.Y. Mets at San Diego 10:10 p.m.

Pittsburgh at San Francisco 10:15 p.m.

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COLLEGE FOOTBALL

Franklin, Barkley leading Penn State revival

CHICAGO -- Penn State's unexpected arrival in 2016 has optimism high in Happy Valley, where coach James Franklin and running back Saquon Barkley are the new stars of the Lions' show. (FBC-PENNSTATE-NEWS-BIGTENMEDIADAYS, moved, The Sports Xchange, 900 words)

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NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION

Gasol signs three-year deal with Spurs

Pau Gasol agreed to a three-year, $48 million contract with the San Antonio Spurs. (NBA-SPURS-NEWS-GASOL, moved, The Sports Xchange, 350 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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GOLF

Canadian Open: 10 to watch

Ten players to watch in the Canadian Open this week. (GLF-PGA-ANALYSIS-10TOWATCH, expect by 8 p.m. ET, The Sports Xchange, by Tom LaMarre, 1,100 words)

Golf glance

Capsule previews of the week ahead in professional golf. (GLF-PGA-SCHEDULE-GLANCE, moved, The Sports Xchange, 450 words)

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AUTO RACING

Keselowski signs extension with Penske

Brad Keselowski agreed to a contract extension with Team Penske, following the lead of crew chief Paul Wolfe, who signed a new contract in June. (CAR-NEWS-KESELOWSKICONTRACT, moved, The Sports Xchange, 400 words)

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