Reuters U.S. Sports Schedule at 2:30 PM ET on Wednesday, August 23

Reuters U.S. sports schedule at 2:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday:

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BOXING

Mayweather, McGregor drop the mic

LAS VEGAS – A final press conference for Conor McGregor and Floyd Mayweather means the fighters are ready to finally drop the mic, and the gloves. (FIGHTING-BOXING-NEWS-MAYWEATHER-MCGREGOR, expect by 8:15 p.m. ET, The Sports Xchange, by Dave Doyle, 700 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)

No. 19 USF packs great expectations for San Jose

Charlie Strong and No. 19 USF prepare to open the season at San Jose State. (FBC-SOUTHFLORIDA-SANJOSESTATE-PREVIEW, moved, The Sports Xchange, 703 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

Rookie Kizer to start for Browns this week

Three weeks into his first NFL preseason, DeShone Kizer emerged as the starting quarterback of the Cleveland Browns. (FBN-BROWNS-NEWS-KIZER-STARTING, 584 words, The Sports Xchange)

Bears lock up LT Leno with $38M extension

The Chicago Bears signed left tackle Charles Leno to a four-year, $38 million contract extension on Wednesday. (FBN-BEARS-NEWS-LENO, moved, The Sports Xchange, 384 words)

Seahawks K Walsh returns volley to ex-teammates

RENTON, Wash. – Kicker Blair Walsh fired back at former Minnesota Vikings teammates who were critical of the embattled specialist in Seattle last week.(FBN-SEAHAWKS-NEWS-WALSH, moved, The Sports Xchange, 500 words)

Patriots LB Hightower back in more ways than one

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Linebacker Dont'a Hightower tested the free-agent waters this spring before the Pro Bowler returned to the New England Patriots on a four-year, $43 million contract. Until this week, though, Hightower had not been on the practice field with his teammates, missing training camp and the first two preseason games while on PUP. (FBN-PATRIOTS-NEWS-HIGHTOWER, moved, The Sports Xchange, 503 words)

Giants waive OL Bowie during investigation

The New York Giants waived offensive lineman Michael Bowie on Wednesday following a charge of domestic assault and battery in Oklahoma. The team said the outcome of the investigation will determine if Bowie gets another chance with the franchise.(FBN-GIANTS-NEWS-BOWIE-WAIVED, moved, The Sports Xchange, 301 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

Former Rangers GM Klein dies at age 75

Joe Klein, former general manager of the Texas Rangers and two other Major League Baseball teams, died Wednesday due to complications from heart surgery. He was 75. (BBO-RANGERS-NEWS-KLEIN-DIES, moved, The Sports Xchange, 304 words)

Royals hopeful Herrera is ready for Rockies

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The Kansas City Royals are unsure whether closer Kelvin Herrera will be available Wednesday for the middle game of their three-game series against the Colorado Rockies. (BBO-ROYALS-ROCKIES-PREVIEW, moved, The Sports Xchange, 553 words)

Cubs battle Reds in Cincinnati

Left-handed pitcher Mike Montgomery will sub for the injured Jon Lester when the Chicago Cubs take on the Cincinnati Reds while Rich Hill gets the call for the NL-leading Los Angeles Dodgers when they battle righty Trevor Williams and the Pittsburgh Pirates in two of the 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 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. Wednesday schedule:

Oakland at Baltimore 3:05 p.m.

Milwaukee at San Francisco 3:45 p.m.

L.A. Dodgers at Pittsburgh 7:05 p.m.

Miami at Philadelphia 7:05 p.m.

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

Boston at Cleveland 7:10 p.m.

Chicago Cubs at Cincinnati 7:10 p.m.

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

Toronto at Tampa Bay 7:10 p.m.

Seattle at Atlanta 7:35 p.m.

Minnesota at Chi. White Sox 8:10 p.m.

Washington at Houston 8:10 p.m.

Colorado at Kansas City 8:15 p.m.

San Diego at St. Louis 8:15 p.m.

Texas at L.A. Angels 10:07 p.m.

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GOLF

TSX Featured: Salas excelled in Solheim leadership role

Perhaps it was only fitting that when Team USA won the 15th Solheim Cup on Sunday afternoon, it was Lizette Salas that holed the putt that clinched the victory for the team and that, minutes afterward, she had an American flag draped over her shoulders. (GLF-LPGA-NEWS-SALAS-FEATURE, moved, The Sports Xchange, by Steve Habel, 830 words)

PREVIEW: Northern Trust at Glen Oaks

Previewing this week's PGA Tour stop – Northern Trust at Glen Oaks. (GLF-PGA-PREVIEW-NORTHERNTRUST, moved, The Sports Xchange, by Steve Habel, 700 words)

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NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION

Cavs, Celtics embrace new look

Tuesday's blockbuster trade centered around All-Star point guards Isaiah Thomas and Kyrie Irving could shake up the Eastern Conference. (NBA-CELTICS-CAVALIERS-IRVING-THOMAS, expect by 7 p.m. ET, The Sports Xchange, 500 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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