Reuters U.S. Sports Schedule at 2 PM EDT on Wednesday, Sept. 17

Sept. 17 (Reuters) - Reuters U.S. sports schedule at 2 PM ET on Wednesday: - - - - The duty editor is Steve Ginsburg, 202-898-8427 - - - - NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE Vikings 'made a mistake' for not suspending Peterson The Minnesota Vikings "made a mistake" not initially suspending Adrian Peterson until his child-abuse case is resolved, team owners say, as sporting goods maker Nike suspends its contract with the All-Pro running back. (US-NFL/ (WRAPUP 2), expect by 1830 GMT/2:30 PM ET, by Eric Kelsey, 500 words) - - NFL and players' union agree on revised drug policy The National Football League and the union representing its players agree to a revised drug policy that includes HGH testing starting this season. (NFL-DOPING/ (UPDATE 2), moved, 450 words) - - Panthers, Hardy consider exempt list option CHARLOTTE - Defensive end Greg Hardy is likely to be placed on the exempt list by the end of business Wednesday, allowing him to collect a full salary while facing a jury trial for domestic violence charges. (FBN-PANTHERS-NEWS/, expect by 0000 GMT/8 PM ET, The Sports Xchange, by Bill Voth, 500 words) - - Week 3 preview: Buccaneers at Falcons Atlanta's defense is dead last in the NFL, but the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are not equipped to slow down the Falcons' fast-paced offense. (FBN-FALCONS-BUCCANEERS-NEWS/, moved, The Sports Xchange, by Jeff Reynolds, 375 words) - - Redskins primed for Philly; will Jackson play role? ASHBURN, Va. - It has not been pretty, but the NFC East defending champion Philadelphia Eagles are 2-0 and await Washington this week. One key storyline is the status of former Philadelphia Pro Bowl receiver DeSean Jackson (shoulder), who left last week's game. (FBN-REDSKINS-NEWS/, expect by 2300 GMT/7 PM ET, The Sports Xchange, by David Elfin, 525 words) - - Allred calls out NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and the NFL draw criticism from high-profile women's rights attorney Gloria Allred at a news conference in Atlanta. (FBN-NEWS/, expect ASAP after the 1900 GMT/3 PM ET news conference, The Sports Xchange, 400 words) - - 'Too much friendly fire' behind Colts 0-2 start INDIANAPOLIS - Moving on. That's the game plan for the Indianapolis Colts following Monday night's 30-27 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. (FBN-COLTS-NEWS/, moved, The Sports Xchange, 475 words) - - NFL back in London with extra game LONDON - The NFL roadshow rolls into London again next week for the first of three games designed to build its international fan base and lay the foundations for a team in the British capital. (NFL-LONDON/ (INTERVIEW), moved, by Keith Weir, 525 words) - - NFL roundup News and notes from around the league. (FBN-NOTEBOOK/, expect by 2345 GMT/7:45 PM ET, The Sports Xchange, 400 words) - - - - COLLEGE FOOTBALL Jameis Winston talks to media amid new controversy Florida State benches Jameis Winston half a game TALLAHASSEE - Florida State benches QB Jameis Winston for the first half of the Clemson game Saturday for leaping atop a table in the student union plaza and shouting obscenities. (USA-FOOTBALL/WINSTON (PIX) UPDATE 1, moved, 400 words) - - Michigan State measuring changes on D EAST LANSING, Mich. - Head coach Mark Dantonio and defensive coordinator Pat Narduzzi suggest some changes this week to a unit that is replacing six starters from last year's group that ranked No. 2 in the nation. After allowing 46 points and nearly 500 total yards against Oregon, there could be some position battles. (FBC-MICHIGANSTATE-NEWS/, The Sports Xchange, expect by 1900 GMT/3 PM ET, 500 words) - - Michigan mindful of ball control ANN ARBOR, Mich. - While Michigan (2-1) has eight turnovers in its first three games (five interceptions, three lost fumbles), the key this weekend against Utah (2-0) won't just be about minimizing turnovers. The Wolverines have to maintain as much possession as they can against a team that's known for its fast pace of play. (FBC-MICHIGAN-NEWS/, The Sports Xchange, expect by 1900 GMT/3 PM ET, 500 words) - - LSU not taking Mississippi State lightly BATON ROUGE, La. - After not breaking a sweat the past two weeks, LSU entertains a Mississippi State team that coach Les Miles warned his Tigers are "a big threat." (FBC-LSU-NEWS/, The Sports Xchange, expect by 2000 GMT/4 PM ET, 400 words) - - - - NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION NBA Roundup The latest moves and news from the NBA. (BKN-NOTEBOOK/, expect by 2200 GMT/6 PM ET, The Sports Xchange, 350 words) - - - - MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL Indians' Kluber blossoming legit No. 1 HOUSTON - The odds are slim that Indians right-hander Corey Kluber can do enough over his final few starts to overcome the momentum generated by Mariners right-hander Felix Hernandez and White Sox left-hander Chris Sale in the chase for the American League Cy Young Award, but that certainly won't stop Kluber from trying his hardest. (BBO-INDIANS-NEWS/, moved, The Sports Xchange, by MoiseKapenda Bower, 425 words) - - MLB suspends umpire West one game Major League Baseball suspends umpire Joe West for one game without pay for grabbing the jersey of Philadelphia Phillies closer Jonathan Papelbon. (BBO-NEWS/, moved, The Sports Xchange, 300 words) - - Angels' Shoemaker to miss start ANAHEIM, Calif. - Los Angeles Angels pitcher Matt Shoemaker will miss his next scheduled start on Saturday because of an oblique strain in his left side. Shoemaker, who had to leave Monday's game after feeling tightness in his side, had an MRI Tuesday. (BBO-ANGELS-NEWS/, moved, The Sports Xchange, 225 words) - - Slugger Stanton likely out for season NEW YORK - The Miami Marlins have a Giancarlo Stanton jersey hanging in their dugout during every game. Unfortunately for the Marlins, that appears to be as close as they will get to re-uniting with Stanton this season. (BBO-MARLINS-NEWS/, moved, The Sports Xchange, 350 words) - - Boston's Castillo debuts tonight PITTSBURGH - The Boston Red Sox paid a lot of money to sign Rusney Castillo last month. Starting Wednesday night, they will see how quickly the Cuban outfielder can adapt to the major leagues. (BBO-REDSOX-NEWS/, moved, The Sports Xchange, by John Perrotto, 400 words) - - The Sports Xchange covers all MLB games. - - MLB Wrap: Bumgarner, Wainwright seek MLB-leading 19th wins San Francisco Giants pitcher Madison Bumgarner and St. Louis Cardinals right-hander Adam Wainwright seek their MLB-leading 19th wins of the season vs. the Chicago Cubs and Milwaukee Brewers, respectively, in two of the 15 games on the Major League Baseball schedule. (BASEBALL-HIGHLIGHTS/ (PIX), expect by 0330 GMT/11:30 PM ET, by The Sports Xchange, 975 words) - - The full MLB schedule - - American League Toronto at Baltimore, 7:05 PM ET New York Yankees at Tampa Bay, 7:10 PM ET Chicago White sox at Kansas City, 8:10 PM ET Cleveland at Houston, 8:10 PM ET Detroit at Minnesota, 8:10 PM ET Seattle at Los Angeles Angels, 10:05 PM ET Texas at Oakland, 10:05 PM ET - - National League Los Angeles Dodgers at Colorado, 3:10 PM ET San Francisco at Arizona, 3:40 PM ET Miami at New York Mets, 7:10 PM ET Washington at Atlanta, 7:10 PM ET Cincinnati at Chicago Cubs, 8:05 PM ET Milwaukee at St. Louis, 8:15 PM ET Philadelphia at San Diego, 10:10 PM ET - - Interleague Boston at Pittsburgh, 7:05 PM ET - - - - NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE NHL Roundup The latest moves and news from the NHL. (HKN-NOTEBOOK/, expect by 2200 GMT/6 PM ET, The Sports Xchange, 350 words) - - - - AUTO RACING NASCAR Driver Capsules Brad Keselowski has already advanced to the next round of the elimination-style Chase playoffs, but the No. 2 is likely to be right in the thick of things at the Sylvania 300 on Sunday in New Hampshire. (CAR-DRIVERCAPSULES/, expect by 2200 GMT/6 PM ET, The Sports Xchange, by Jerry Bonkowski and Bob Moore, 350 words per playoff-qualified driver) - - - - NORTH AMERICAN SPORTS Roundups of off-field developments in the major North American professional sports leagues. (Expect by 0000 GMT/8 PM ET, by The Sports Xchange, 400 words)