Reuters U.S. Sports Schedule at 2 PM EDT on Friday, Nov. 8
Nov. 8 (Reuters) - Reuters U.S. sports schedule at 2 PM ET on Friday: - - - - The duty editor is Steve Ginsburg, 202-898-8427 - - - - NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE Martin's camp angered by Incognito support As most everyone with an opinion chooses sides in the Jonathan Martin-Richie Incognito story, sports attorney David Cornwell lets the public know Martin would like them to hold their applause. (FBN-DOLPHINS-NEWS/, expect by 1830 GMT/2:30 PM, The Sports Xchange, by Frank Cooney, 1,100 words) - - Week 10 peek Veteran NFL columnist Clark Judge offers a wide-eyed preview of Week 10, including Cowboys-Saints and other games worth watching. (FBN-COLUMN/, moved, The Sports Xchange, by Clark Judge, 1,000 words) - - Trestman confident Cutler ready for Lions LAKE FOREST, Ill. - Quarterback Jay Cutler insists he's ready to return after missing just one game with a torn groin. Is gambling head coach Marc Trestman going all-in too soon in Chicago by letting Cutler play Sunday? (FBN-BEARS-NEWS/, moved, The Sports Xchange, 600 words) - - Injury updates Tracking the latest news and developments on the week-ending injury report with who's in, out and uncertain for Week 10 Sunday. (FBN-TEAM-NEWS/, updates as needed, The Sports Xchange, length varies based on news) - - Redskins-Vikings: What we learned Minnesota remains unsettled at quarterback with Christian Ponder (shoulder) going down in victory Thursday, and the Washington Redskins are 3-5 but far from out of it in the NFC East. (FBN-DOLPHINS-NEWS/, expect by 2200 GMT/6 PM ET, The Sports Xchange, 800 words) - - Cowboys WR Bryant (back) might have disk problem According to one report, wide receiver Dez Bryant of the Dallas Cowboys could be suffering from a herniated disk in his back. Bryant misses one practice but says he is definitely playing at New Orleans on Sunday night. (FBN-COWBOYS-NEWS/, expect by 1900 GMT/3 PM ET, The Sports Xchange, 300 words) - - NFL notebook The latest news and notes from around the league. (FBN-NOTEBOOK/, expect by 2300 GMT/7 PM ET, The Sports Xchange, 500 words) - - - - COLLEGE FOOTBALL Oregon-Stanford: What we learned Stanford takes down Oregon - and likely the Ducks' national championship chances - for the second time in a 26-20 upset Thursday. (FBC-STANFORD-OREGON-NOTEBOOK/, moved, The Sports Xchange, 625 words) - - - - NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION *The Sports Xchange staffs all NBA games. Key matchups outlined below - - Knicks at Bobcats CHARLOTTE - The New York Knicks (1-3) attempt to shake their early-season swoon against Kemba Walker and the Charlotte Bobcats. (BKN-BOBCATS-KNICKS-FIRSTLEDE/WRITETHRU (PIX), expect ASAP after the 2300 GMT/7 PM ET game, The Sports Xchange, 400-word first lede, 750-word writethru) See also: Clifford hospitalized (BKN-BOBCATS-NEWS/, moved, The Sports Xchange, 150 words) - - 76ers at Cavaliers CLEVELAND - Young point guards collide as impressive rookie Michael Carter-Williams and the Philadelphia 76ers (3-2) take on Kyrie Irving's Cleveland Cavaliers. (BKN-CAVALIERS-76ERS-FIRSTLEDE/WRITETHRU (PIX), expect ASAP after the 2300 GMT/7 PM ET game, The Sports Xchange, 400-word first lede, 700-word writethru) - - Warriors at Spurs SAN ANTONIO - An encore of last season's most entertaining Western Conference playoff series at the Alamodome. The Golden State Warriors (4-1) might be without point guard Steph Curry (ankle) against Tony Parker and the 4-1 Spurs. (BKN-SPURS-WARRIORS-FIRSTLEDE/WRITETHRU (PIX), expect ASAP after the 0030 GMT/8:30 PM ET game, The Sports Xchange, 400-word first lede, 700-word writethru) - - NBA Wrap: Pacers look to equal record start to a season The Indiana Pacers (5-0) can equal the best start in franchise history with a win over the visiting Toronto Raptors while Derrick Rose and the Chicago Bulls will try to get their season back on track when they host the winless Utah Jazz in two of 12 games on the schedule.(NBA-HIGHLIGHTS/ (PIX), expect by 0430 GMT/11:30 PM ET, by The Sports Xchange, 600 words) - - - - GOLF Tiger roars into contention with barnstorming 63 BELEK, Turkey - Tiger Woods shows precisely why he is the world's No. 1 golfer, posting a stunning tournament-best 63 to burst into title contention after the second round of the inaugural Turkish Airlines Open. (GOLF-EUROPEAN/ (UPDATE 1, PIX), moved, by Tony Jimenez, 700 words) - - First Turkish pro Sayin carries hopes of a nation BELEK, Turkey - When the head of the national federation walks past and smiles, 'I'm gonna kill you', he is clearly joking but in some ways it also underlines how much pressure Turkey's first professional golfer is facing. Hamza Sayin only turned pro last month and is experiencing a baptism of fire at this week's $7 million Turkish Airlines Open. (GOLF-EUROPEAN/TURKEY (INTERVIEW), moved, by Tony Jimenez, 675 words) - - Montgomerie backs tour in dispute with top players BELEK, Turkey - Former Ryder Cup skipper Colin Montgomerie comes firmly down on the side of the European Tour in its dispute with leading players over the new FedExCup-style Final Series. (GOLF-EUROPEAN/SERIES, moved, by Tony Jimenez, 375 words) - - PGA Tour: McGladrey Classic (to Nov 10) American McNeill in charge at McGladrey Classic Floridian George McNeill, who had a one-shot lead over compatriots Briny Baird and Brian Gay when first-round play was suspended because of darkness at the McGladrey Classic, will look to pick up where he left off when he resumes play at the 17th hole on the Seaside layout at Sea Island, Ga. (GOLF-PGA/, expect by 0130 GMT/8:30 PM ET, 300 words) - - Green day on the Gold Coast as Scott soars into the lead SYDNEY - Masters champion Adam Scott storms to the top of the leaderboard at the Australian PGA Championship on the Gold Coast, firing a four-under-par 67 to take a two-shot lead at the halfway stage of the tournament. (GOLF-AUSTRALIA/, moved, 350 words) - - Oyama takes lead in Japan Japan's Shiho Oyama fires a 4-under 68 to take a one-shot lead in the first round of the Mizuno Classic at the Kintetsu Kashikojima Country Club in Shima-Shi, Mie, Japan. (GLF-NEWS/, moved The Sports Xchange, 350 words) - - - - NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE *The Sports Xchange covers all NHL games. Key matchups outlined below - - Devils at Maple Leafs TORONTO - In their first game without center Dave Bolland (ankle), the Toronto Maple Leafs and former New Jersey right wing David Clarkson host the New Jersey Devils. (HKN-MAPLELEAFS-DEVILS-FIRSTLEDE/WRITETHRU (PIX), expect ASAP after the 2330 GMT/7:30 PM ET game, The Sports Xchange, by Larry Millson, 400-word first lede, 700-word writethru) - - Flames at Avalanche DENVER- Since starting 3-0-2, the Calgary Flames went cold, and hit Colorado looking to douse the Central Division-leading Avalanche (12-2-0). (HKN-AVALANCHE-FLAMES-FIRSTLEDE/WRITETHRU (PIX), expect ASAP after the 0100 GMT/9 PM ET game, The Sports Xchange, 400-word first lede, 700-word writethru) - - Panthers fire Dineen, assistants Peter Horachek is named interim head coach as the Florida Panthers fire coach Kevin Dineen and two assistant coaches. (HKN-PANTHERS-NEWS/, moved, The Sports Xchange, 300 words) - - NHL Wrap: Avs eyeing top spot, Ducks try to extend streak The Colorado Avalanche can move into sole possession of first place overall with a win over the visiting Calgary Flames while the Anaheim Ducks seek their fourth consecutive victory versus the visiting Buffalo Sabres in two of the four games on the NHL schedule. (NHL-HIGHLIGHTS/ (PIX), expect by 0430 GMT/11:30 PM ET, by The Sports Xchange, 400 words) - - - - CYCLING Documentary 'The Armstrong Lie' deconstructs cyclist's myth-making LOS ANGELES - Filmmaker Alex Gibney was not alone in being duped by Lance Armstrong and his strident denials that he had doped and cheated his way to cycling's biggest prizes over the years. (FILM-LANCEARMSTRONG/, moved, by Mary Milliken, 725 words) - - - - AUTO RACING American Rossi lined up for U.S. GP practice Caterham will put driver Alexander Rossi, a Californian, in its car for the first practice at his home U.S. Grand Prix in Austin, Texas, next week. (MOTOR RACING/ROSSI, moved, 125 words) - - Qualifying from Phoenix Coverage of today's Sprint Cup Series qualifying at Phoenix International Raceway. In March, Jimmie Johnson was third in the Coors Light Pole Qualifying, six spots ahead of Matt Kenseth. (CAR-NEWS/, expect by 0000 GMT/8 PM ET, NASCAR Wire Service, special to The Sports Xchange, 400 words) - - Weekend notebook News and notes from Phoenix International Raceway. (CAR-NOTEBOOK/, expect by 0030 GMT/8:30 PM ET, NASCAR Wire Service, special to The Sports Xchange, 400 words) - - - - TENNIS Wawrinka plays his part, now he's sweating on Nadal LONDON - Stanislas Wawrinka does what he had to do with victory over a weary David Ferrer at the ATP World Tour Finals and now needs a favor from Rafael Nadal to reach the semi-finals. Nadal faces Tomas Berdych in the night match, beginning at 2000 GMT/4 PM ET. (TENNIS-ATP/ (PIX), moved; will be led, by Martyn Herman, 800 words) - - - - NORTH AMERICAN SPORTS Roundups of off-field developments in the major North American professional sports leagues. (expect by 0001 GMT/8 PM ET, by The Sports Xchange, 400 words)
