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Reuters U.S. Sports Schedule at 2 PM EST on Sunday, August 2

August 2(Reuters) - Reuters U.S. sports schedule at 2 PM ET on Sunday: - - - - The duty editor is Steve Ginsburg, 202-898-8427 - - - - NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE Wilson signs with Seahawks; Wagner said to be next RENTON, Wash. -- The Seattle Seahawks could hardly have asked for a better way to open training camp, awaking to the news Friday morning that quarterback Russell Wilson had signed a four-year contract extension. (FBN-SEAHAWKS-ANALLYSIS, moved, The Sports Xchange, 430 words) - - Raiders QB Carr in passing lane with Crabtree NAPA, Calif. -- The Oakland Raiders were just two plays into a non-padded first practice to open training camp Friday, but two arching throws from second-year quarterback Derek Carr to veteran free agent Michael Crabtree served notice that things could be different in 2015. (FBN-RAIDERS-NEWS, moved, The Sports Xchange, 415 words) - - Jets rookie speedster Smith out 4-6 weeks Rookie speed receiver Devin Smith could be out until the season opener with broken ribs. (FBN-JETS-NEWS, expect by 1 p.m. ET, The Sports Xchange, 200 words) - - Clemons' status a mystery as Jaguars open practice JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The Jacksonville Jaguars escaped making any controversial news during the offseason, but it took only one day for things to change once the team reported for training camp. (FBN-JAGUARS-NEWS, moved, The Sports Xchange, 400 words) - - Bears won't baby linebackers BOURBONNAIS, Ill. -- The hunt for outside linebackers to rotate with Pernell McPhee and Sam Acho left the Chicago Bears' coaching staff sorting through players with problems from the outset of training camp. (FBN-BEARS-NEWS, moved, The Sports Xchange, 445 words) - - Bills celebrated QB battle begins with a whimper PITTSFORD, N.Y. -- As legendary Buffalo Bills broadcaster Van Miller used to say, "Fasten your seatbelts." The inference was that the ride was about to begin, and you could almost hear the late Miller uttering those words Friday morning when Bills training camp kicked off and thousands of eyes were fixated on the quarterback competition. (FBN-BILLS-NEWS, moved, The Sports Xchange, 473 words) - - Seahawks sign LB Wagner to $43 million deal The Seattle Seahawks signed All-Pro Bobby Wagner to a four-year, $43 million extension, making him the NFL's highest-paid middle linebacker. (FBN-SEAHAWKS-NEWS, moved, The Sports Xchange, 299 words) - - NFL Notebook News and notes from around the NFL. (FBN-ROUNDUP, expect by 8 p.m. ET, The Sports Xchange, 400-600 words per team) - - NFL roundup News and notes from around the NFL. (FBN-ROUNDUP, expect by 8 p.m. ET, The Sports Xchange, 400-600 words per team) - - - - NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION NBA roundup News and notes from around the NBA. (BKN-ROUNDUP, expect by 7 p.m. ET, The Sports Xchange, 280 words) - - NBA Notebook News and notes from around the NBA. (BKN-ROUNDUP, expect by 7 p.m. ET, The Sports Xchange, 280 words) - - - - GOLF Petterson weekend leader at British Open Suzann Pettersen shot a 3-under-par 69 in the second round of the Women's British Open on Friday and claimed a two-stroke lead heading into the weekend. (GLF-LPGA-NEWS-BRITISHOPEN, The Sports Xchange, expect by 2:30 p.m. ET, 300 words) - - Woods trails Ishikawa by three in Quicken Loans National Ryo Ishikawa remained at the top of the leaderboard in the Quicken Loans National on Friday, but Tiger Woods shot a 5-under-par 66 in the second round to move three behind heading into the weekend at Robert Trent Jones Golf Club in Gainesville, Va. (GLF-PGA-NEWS, The Sports Xchange, expect by 7 p.m. ET, 300 words) - - Ko, Park down to the wire at Women's British Open South Koreans Jin Young Ko and Inbee Park were at the top of the leaderboard at the midway point of the fourth round of the Women's British Open. (GLF-LPGA-NEWS-BRITISHOPEN, The Sports Xchange, expect by 2:30 p.m. ET, 300 words) - - Merritt, Chappell share lead at Quicken Loans National Troy Merritt and Kevin Chappell shared the lead entering the final round of the Quicken Loans National, with Ricky Fowler just one shot off the pace at Robert Trent Jones Golf Club in Gainesville, Va. (GLF-PGA-NEWS, The Sports Xchange, expect by 7 p.m. ET, 300 words) - - - - MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL Blue Jays biggest deadline winners; Yankees stand pat CHICAGO - Can winning the deadline translate to winning the division? New York Yankees GM Brian Cashman believes the Toronto Blue Jays got "significantly better" this week. (BBO-COLUMN-MLBTRADEDEADLINE, moved, The Sports Xchange, by Jeff Reynolds, 1,000 words) - - Rangers think trades equal August push ARLINGTON, Texas -- The Texas Rangers made it clear Friday that despite being on the outside looking in, they haven't given up on the postseason for 2015. (BBO-RANGERS-NEWS, moved, The Sports Xchange, 350 words) - - Mets land OF Cespedes NEW YORK - Only Mike Trout and Bryce Harper have more extra-base hits among MLB outfielders than the latest New York Mets' addition, Yoenis Cespedes. (BBO-YANKEES-NEWS, moved, The Sports Xchange, 441 words) - - GM Preller still likes Padres' chances MIAMI -- A.J. Preller, the Padres rookie general manager, chose not to sell off any of his top veterans with expiring contracts -- players who could have brought back young prospects to impact the team for years to come. (BBO-PADRES-NEWS, moved, The Sports Xchange, by Walter Villa, 431 words) - - Harper's lack of maturity shows in loss to Mets MIAMI -- A.J. Preller, the Padres rookie general manager, chose not to sell off any of his top veterans with expiring contracts -- players who could have brought back young prospects to impact the team for years to come. (BBO-PADRES-NEWS, moved, The Sports Xchange, by Walter Villa, 431 words) - - Nationals, Mets geared up for crucial series NEW YORK -- Bryce Harper has been lauded for the maturity he's shown, on and off the field, this season. But the Washington Nationals' right fielder picked a bad time Friday night to lapse into old habits. (BBO-NATIONALS-METS-ANALYSIS, moved, The Sports Xchange, 522 words) - - MLB Roundup Capsule recaps of all games on the schedule Saturday. (BBO-ROUNDUP, expect multiple versions, The Sports Xchange, 350 words) - - Live write-thru coverage of all games on the schedule Saturday. Royals Blue 1:07 PM Jays Rays Red Sox 1:35 PM Angels Dodgers 4:05 PM Braves Phillie 7:05 PM s Tigers Orioles 7:05 PM D-backs Astros 7:10 PM Cubs Brewers 7:10 PM Yankees White 7:10 PM Sox Pirates Reds 7:10 PM Padres Marlins 7:10 PM Mariners Twins 7:10 PM Nationals Mets 7:10 PM Rockies Cardina 7:15 PM ls Giants Rangers 8:05 PM Indians Athleti 9:05 PM cs - - Marlins RF Stanton's rehab slower than expected Miami Marlins slugger Giancarlo Stanton, rehabbing from surgery on his fractured left wrist, said the progress has been slower than expected. (BBO-MARLINS-NEWS, moved, The Sports Xchange, 150 words) - - Rays OF Souza fractures hand Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Steven Souza Jr is headed back to the disabled list after X-rays revealed that he suffered a fractured left hand in Saturday's game. (BBO-RAYS-NEWS, moved, The Sports Xchange, 134 words) - - MLB Notebook News and notes from around MLB. (FBN-ROUNDUP, expect by 8 p.m. ET, The Sports Xchange, 400-600 words per team) - - MLB Roundup Capsule recaps of all games on the schedule Sunday. (BBO-ROUNDUP, expect multiple versions, The Sports Xchange, 350 words) - - Live write-thru coverage of all games on the schedule Sunday. Royals Blue Jays 1:07 PM Pirates Reds 1:10 PM Padres Marlins 1:10 PM Braves Phillies 1:35 PM Tigers Orioles 1:35 PM Rays Red Sox 1:35 PM D-backs Astros 2:10 PM Cubs Brewers 2:10 PM Yankees White Sox 2:10 PM Mariners Twins 2:10 PM Rockies Cardinals 2:15 PM Giants Rangers 3:05 PM Indians Athletics 4:05 PM Angels Dodgers 4:10 PM Nationals Mets 8:08 PM - - MLB Roundup Running capsule recaps of all the games on the MLB schedule. (MLB-ROUNDUP/, expect first version ASAP after conclusion of the first game of the day, The Sports Xchange, 500 words) - - - - NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE Wild sign C Haula to two-year deal The latest news and notes from the NHL. (HKN-ROUNDUP, expect by 7 p.m. ET, The Sports Xchange, 350 words) - - NHL Notebook The Minnesota Wild agreed to terms with center Erik Haula on a two-year contract Sunday to avoid an arbitration decision. (HKN-WILD-NEWS, moved , The Sports Xchange, 350 words) - - NHL roundup The latest news and notes from the NHL. (HKN-ROUNDUP, expect by 7 p.m. ET, The Sports Xchange, 350 words) - - - - AUTO RACING Pocono notebook LONG POND, Pa. -- News and notes from around the track at the Tricky Triangle, Pocono Speedway. (CAR-NOTEBOOK, expect by 5:30 p.m. ET, The Sports Xchange, special from NASCAR Wire Service, 425 words) - - XFinity race coverage: US Cellular 250 NEWTON, Iowa - Chris Buescher leads the Xfinity Series entering Saturday night's race at Iowa Speedway. (CAR-XFINITY-LEDE-WRITETHRU, expect by 8 p.m. ET, The Sports Xchange, special from NASCAR Wire Service, 425 words) - - Busch goes for fourth straight win at Pocono LONG POND, Pa. - Kyle Busch seeks his fourth straight victory at Pocono Speedway, where he will start on the pole. (CAR-SPRINTCUP-FIRSTLEDE/WRITETHRU, expect asap after 1:30 p.m. ET race, The Sports Xchange, By Amanda Vincent, 400-word first lead, 700-word write-thru) - - Pocono notebook LONG POND, Pa. -- News and notes from around the track at the Tricky Triangle, Pocono Speedway. (CAR-SPRINTCUP-NOTEBOOK, expect approx. two hours post-race, The Sports Xchange, special from NASCAR Wire Service, 450 words) - - - - FIGHTING MMA 190: Rousey vs. Correia Undefeated Ronda Rousey is in the main event in Rio de Janeiro on Saturday night against Brazilian Bethe Carreia, the undefeated challenger vowing to break Rousey's perfect streak. (FIGHTING-MMA-FIRSTLEDE-WRITETHRU, expect ASAP after 10 p.m. ET listed start, The Sports Xchange, by Dave Doyle, 500 words) - - - -