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Updated : Jul 29, 2017, 12:12 AM IST
Reuters U.S. sports schedule at 2:30 PM ET on Friday:
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NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE
Ravens opt for Arena League QB over Kaepernick
The Baltimore Ravens signed arena league quarterback David Olson as Joe Flacco deals with a back injury one day after coach John Harbaugh said the team was discussing signing Colin Kaepernick. (FBN-RAVENS-NEWS-OLSON, moved, The Sports Xchange, 413 words)
Roethlisberger not ruling out retirement after 2017
Ben Roethlisberger teased the idea of walking away from football after last season but never truly seemed serious. However, he opened his first media session Friday with a reminder that retirement, at the end of the 2017 season, is a serious consideration. (FBN-STEELERS-NEWS-ROETHLISBERGER, moved, The Sports Xchange, 400 words)
Patriots deflect talk of perfection as camp opens
FOXBORO, Mass. – Surprise, surprise, Bill Belichick isn't new to questions about a possible undefeated season. (FBN-PATRIOTS-NEWS-UNDEFEATED, moved, The Sports Xchange, 454 words)
Bills take careful approach with Watkins, Glenn
ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Two key offensive players opened camp on a "rep count" as the Buffalo Bills took to the field Thursday night on the campus of St. John Fisher College. Wide receiver Sammy Watkins and offensive left tackle Cordy Glenn missed significant time in the offseason and the Bills don't want to risk another injury by pushing them in preseason. (FBN-BILLS-NEWS-GLENN-WATKINS, moved, The Sports Xchange, 500 words)
Race is on for Broncos QB job
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. -- If you were looking for separation between quarterbacks Trevor Siemian and Paxton Lynch on the first day of the Denver Broncos' training camp, you didn't get it. (FBN-BRONCOS-NEWS-SIEMIAN-LYNCH, moved, The Sports Xchange, 600 words)
Bears QB Glennon undisputed starter
BOURBONNAIS, Ill. -- Anyone who needed further proof that there is no quarterback battle with the Chicago Bears only needed to see Mark Sanchez taking second-team snaps at Thursday's first practice. (FBN-BEARS-NEWS-GLENNON, moved, The Sports Xchange, 540 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
Red Sox DL Price with elbow issue
Boston Red Sox left-hander David Price is headed back to the disabled list and will miss his scheduled start Friday night against the Kansas City Royals due to a recurrence of his troublesome elbow and forearm issue. (BBO-REDSOX-NEWS-PRICE, moved, The Sports Xchange, 300 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:
Tampa Bay at N.Y. Yankees 7:05 p.m.
Colorado at Washington 7:05 p.m.
Atlanta at Philadelphia 7:05 p.m.
L.A. Angels at Toronto 7:07 p.m.
Cincinnati at Miami 7:10 p.m.
Houston at Detroit 7:10 p.m.
Kansas City at Boston 7:10 p.m.
Baltimore at Texas 8:05 p.m.
Cleveland at Chi. White Sox 8:10 p.m.
Chicago Cubs at Milwaukee 8:10 p.m.
Arizona at St. Louis 8:15 p.m.
Minnesota at Oakland 10:05 p.m.
N.Y. Mets at Seattle 10:10 p.m.
Pittsburgh at San Diego 10:10 p.m.
San Francisco at L.A. Dodgers 10:10 p.m.
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NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION
Warriors bring back McGee
Center JaVale McGee will re-sign with the NBA champion Golden State Warriors on a one-year deal. (NBA-WARRIORS-NEWS-MCGEE, 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
Hawks sign prospect Delia
The Chicago Blackhawks agreed to terms Friday with goaltender Collin Delia on a two-year contract. (HKN-BLACKHAWKS-NEWS-DELIA, moved, The Sports Xchange, 215 words)
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
Swafford shoots 65, shares lead in Canadian Open
An early string of five consecutive birdies rocketed Hudson Swafford to a share of the first-round lead at the RBC Canadian Open on Thursday in Oakville, Ontario. Swafford posted a 7-under-par 65 at Glen Abbey Golf Club, and was one of five players with a share of the lead when play was suspended because of darkness. (GLF-PGA-LEDE-CANADIANOPEN, expect by 8 p.m. ET, The Sports Xchange, 600 words)
Webb leads Kerr by 1 at Ladies Scottish Open
LPGA Tour veteran Karrie Webb fired a 7-under-par 65 on Thursday to grab a one-shot lead after the first round of the Aberdeen Asset Management Ladies Scottish Open in North Ayrshire, Scotland. (GLF-LPGA-SCOTTISHOPEN-RECAP, expect by 2 p.m. ET, The Sports Xchange, 600 words)
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AUTO RACING
Rahal eyes home cooking at Honda Indy 200
LEXINGTON, Ohio -- A trip home Sunday couldn't come at a better time for Graham Rahal. As the fight for Verizon IndyCar Series season supremacy comes down to the final five races, Rahal is battling to remain in title contention. (CAR-INDYCAR-PREVIEW-RAHAL, moved, The Sports Xchange, 500 words)
Youth, charters behind wheel in NASCAR silly season
New alliances, bigger teams and larger paychecks. NASCAR's silly season is putting up-and-comers in the driver's seat. (CAR-COLUMN, expect by 4 p.m. ET, The Sports Xchange, by Jonathan Ingram, 900 words)
Auto Racing Glance
Capsule previews of the weekend ahead in auto racing. (CAR-ANALYSIS-AUTOGLANCE, moved, The Sports Xchange, 500 words)
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FIGHTING
Cormier-Jones headline UFC 214
Jon Jones returns to the ring for a grudge rematch with Daniel Cormier. (FIGHTING-MMA-NEWS-UFC214, moved, The Sports Xchange, by Dave Doyle, 497 words)
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