Reuters U. S. sports schedule at 2:30 PM ET on Wednesday:
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Reuters U.S. sports schedule at 2:30 PM ET on Wednesday:
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MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
Top prospects take center stage for Giants, Dodgers
The Giants debuted Christian Arroyo, considered their shortstop of the future, at third base on Monday in a series-opening, 2-1 win. One day later, the Dodgers countered by promoting Cody Bellinger, projected as the franchise's future at first base, and thrust him immediately into the lineup in left field in a 2-1 win. (BBO-DODGERS-GIANTS-PREVIEW, moved, The Sports Xchange, by Dave Del Grande, 600 words)
The Sports Xchange covers all MLB games. Wednesday schedule:
Cincinnati at Milwaukee 1:40 p.m.
Kansas City at Chi. White Sox 2:05 p.m.
Houston at Cleveland 6:05 p.m.
Tampa Bay at Baltimore 7:05 p.m.
Miami at Philadelphia 7:05 p.m.
Chi. Cubs at Pittsburgh 7:05 p.m.
N.Y. Yankees at Boston 7:05 p.m.
Seattle at Detroit 7:05 p.m.
Atlanta at N.Y. Mets 7:05 p.m.
Minnesota at Texas 8:05 p.m.
Toronto at St. Louis 8:15 p.m.
Washington at Colorado 8:40 p.m.
San Diego at Arizona 9:40 p.m.
Oakland at L.A. Angels 10:07 p.m.
L.A. Dodgers at San Francisco 10:15 p.m.
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's games. (MLB-ROUNDUP, expect by 8 p.m. ET, by The Sports Xchange, 400 words)
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NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION
NBA PLAYOFFS
Bulls PG Rondo not ready for Game 5
Chicago Bulls point guard Rajon Rondo won't play in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference playoff series against the Boston Celtics. (BKN-BULLS-NEWS-RONDO, moved, The Sports Xchange, 350 words)
The Sports Xchange covers all NBA playoff games. Wednesday schedule:
GM5: Atlanta at Washington 6:00 p.m. (Series tied, 2-2)
GM5: Chicago at Boston 8:30 p.m. (Series tied, 2-2)
NBA notebook
News and notes from around the NBA. (BKN-NOTEBOOK, expect by 7:30 p.m. ET, The Sports Xchange, 375 words)
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NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE
Bruins bringing back Cassidy as coach
Bruce Cassidy has officially been named head coach of the Boston Bruins. The team went 18-8-1 with Cassidy at the helm. (HKN-BRUINSNEWS-CASSIDY, moved, The Sports Xchange, 300 words)
Stanley Cup playoffs, Wednesday schedule:
Nashville at St. Louis, 8 ET (Game 1, Western Conference semifinal)
Edmonton at Anaheim, 10:30 ET (Game 1, Western Conference semifinal)
NHL notebook
News and notes from around the league. (HKN-NOTEBOOK, expect first version by 9:45 p.m. ET, The Sports Xchange, 375 words)
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GOLF
10 Teams to Watch: Zurich Classic of New Orleans
The Zurich Classic of New Orleans is being contested by 80 two-man teams at stroke play, although there are elements usually associated with team match-play, as two rounds of foursomes (alternate shot) and fourball (best ball) will be played to determine the winners. This is the first team event for a PGA Tour regular-season event since 1982. We identify 10 teams to watch.(GLF-PGA-ANALYSIS-ZURICHCLASSIC, The Sports Xchange, by Tom LaMarre, 800 words)
Golf glance
Capsule previews of the week ahead in professional golf. (GLF-SCHEDULE-GLANCE, The Sports Xchange, by Tom LaMarre, 500 words)
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NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE
Defense defines 2017 NFL Draft
A few years from now, the 2017 NFL Draft might be summed up in a single word: defense. Defensive linemen and defensive backs dominate the NFLDraftScout.com top 50, starting at the top with defensive linemen Myles Garrett (Texas A&M), Jonathan Allen (Alabama) and Solomon Thomas (Stanford). Twenty-five of the top 40 players in the draft are defenders, per NFLDraftScout, including possible two-way star Adoree' Jackson, a USC cornerback with experience as a wide receiver. (FBN-PREVIEW-DRAFT, moved, The Sports Xchange, by Jeff Reynolds, 987 words)
5 bold predictions for 2017 draft first round
NFLDraftScout.com senior analyst Dane Brugler offers five predictions of the 2017 NFL Draft first round, including the Jacksonville Jaguars taking another quarterback in the top five. (FBN-DRAFT-PREDICTIONS, moved, The Sports Xchange, by Dane Brugler, 770 words)
COONEY: Scouts investing in character
In the old days, scouting college football talent came down to one question: Can they play? NFL draft prospects run the gauntlet of workouts and tests, interviews and film study. But the greatest weight for many of 2017 NFL Draft hopefuls in the mind of pro scouts will come down to how they've performed away from football. Character has become the dominant buzzword for trait-hunting NFL draft scouting departments. (FBN-DRAFT-SCOUTING-CHARACTER, expect by 7:30 p.m. ET, The Sports Xchange, by Frank Cooney, 900 words)
Vikings not likely to pick up Bridgewater option
The Minnesota Vikings are not expected to pick up quarterback Teddy Bridgewater's fifth-year option for the 2018 season. FBN-NEWS-VIKINGS-BRIDGEWATER, moved, The Sports Xchange, 350 words)
Raiders, Seahawks agree to Beast Mode swap
Marshawn Lynch is free to join the Oakland Raiders after the Seahawks agreed to future draft compensation in exchange for his NFL contract rights. FBN-NEWS-SEAHAWKS-RAIDERS-LYNCH, moved, The Sports Xchange, 350 words)
NFL notebook
News and notes from around the NFL. (FBN-NOTEBOOK, expect by 6:30 p.m. ET, The Sports Xchange, 400 words)
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