Reuters U.S. Sports Schedule at 2 PM EST on Tuesday, Oct. 6
Oct. 6 (Reuters) - Reuters U.S. sports schedule at 2 PM ET on Tuesday: - - - - The duty editor is Steve Ginsburg, 202-898-8427 - - - - FANTASY SPORTS MLB 'surprised' by DraftKings move Major League Baseball says it's "surprised to learn" that daily fantasy operator DraftKings, which it has an equity investment in, allowed its employees to participate in fantasy contests and is reaching out to the company to discuss the matter. (BASEBALL/FANTASY SPORTS, expect by 2:45 PM ET, by Liana B. Baker and Steve Ginsburg, 385 words) - - - - NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE A Dolphins problem named Suh The Miami Dolphins are off to a 1-3 start, they just fired their coach, and their headline free agent signing, defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh -- $114 million contract and all -- has been worthless. Suh hasn't earned his money this year either on or off the field. (FBN-DOLPHINS-COLUMN/, moved, by Ira Miller, The Sports Xchange, 800 words) - - TE Gates back with Chargers with big role in mind Antonio Gates is back with the San Diego Chargers from a four-game suspension. To the star tight end, it's as if the season starts Sunday. (FBN-CHARGERS-NEWS/, moved, The Sports Xchange 384 words) - - Bills RB Williams hurting, Herron signed Running back Karlos Williams entered the NFL concussion protocol on Monday and could miss the Buffalo Bills' Week 5 game against the Tennessee Titans. With injuries thinning the depth chart, ex-Indianapolis Colts running back Dan Herron is signed and the team works out Trent Richardson. (FBN-BILLS-NEWS/, moved, The Sports Xchange, 415 words) - - Luck gets passing grade from Pagano for Houston INDIANAPOLIS - During portions of the Indianapolis Colts practices, Andrew Luck appears ready to play in Thursday's game, coach Chuck Pagano says. (FBN-COLTS-NEWS/, expect by 5 PM ET, The Sports Xchange, 500 words) - - O'Brien: Turnovers sinking Texans HOUSTON - The Houston Texans are being undone by turnovers - four more Sunday - and won't win until they learn to take care of the ball, coach Bill O'Brien says. (FBN-BUCCANEERS-NEWS/, moved, The Sports Xchange, 200 words) - - Titans WR Green-Beckham arrested Tennessee Titans wide receiver Dorial Green-Beckham was arrested Sept. 30 in Missouri for unpaid traffic tickets. The Tennesseean reports Green-Beckham was stopped for going 65 in a 55 mph zone. During the stop, officers noticed an outstanding warrant for speeding in Osage Beach, Mo. (FBN-TITANS-NEWS/, moved, The Sports Xchange 191 words) - - NFL roundup News and notes from around the NFL. (FBN-ROUNDUP/, expect by 8 PM ET, The Sports Xchange, 400-600 words per team) - - - - COLLEGE FOOTBALL South Carolina-LSU game could be moved Storms and record rainfall produced by Hurricane Joaquin causes widespread damage in South Carolina and could force the university to move Saturday's game against LSU. (FBC-SOUTHCAROLINA-LSU-NEWS/, moved, The Sports Xchange, 277 words) - - UCLA LB Jack to enter 2016 NFL Draft Linebacker Myles Jack withdraws from UCLA and will enter the 2016 NFL Draft. Bruins coach Jim Mora said Jack, who underwent surgery to repair a torn ACL in September, believes he is ready to turn pro. However, Mora questions whether there is "enough tape" on Jack for NFL teams to accurately assess him. (FBC-UCLA-NEWS/, moved, The Sports Xchange, 387 words) -- FSU goes for six straight over 'Canes TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Six consecutive wins over their rivals and many more on the recruiting trail will not soften the importance for Florida State of beating Miami, coach Jimbo Fisher reminds his team this week. (FBC-FLORIDASTATE-NEWS/, moved, The Sports Xchange, by Danny Aller, 595 words) - - Gators determined to be no one-hit wonder GAINESVILLE, Fla. - Florida has dealt with some ups and downs in its transition under first-year head coach Jim McElwain. But following a 38-10 upset win over No. 3 Ole Miss at The Swamp, the Gators learn to deal with something new -- success. (FBC-FLORIDA-NEWS/, moved, The Sports Xchange, 469 words) - - Baylor keeps climbing in polls, Big 12 WACO, Tex. - By stepping up in class and still showing the ability to throw the knockout punch, Baylor earned some positive attention last weekend. The Bears move up two places in the national rankings to No. 3, leapfrogging Michigan State and taking advantage of Mississippi's loss to Florida. (FBC-BAYLOR-NEWS/, moved, by Chad Conine, The Sports Xchange, 580 words) - - CFB notebook News and notes from around college football. (CFB-NOTEBOOK/, expect by 7 PM ET, The Sports Xchange, 400 words) - - - - GOLF Day keen on Presidents Cup singles showdown with Spieth INCHEON, South Korea - Jason Day would relish the chance to go head-to-head with world No. 1 Jordan Spieth in the Presidents Cup but the Australian hotshot knows the showdown may not materialize as team tactics take precedence over individual glory. (GOLF-PRESIDENTS/DAY (PIX, TV), moved, by Peter Rutherford, 468 words) - - - - MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL Yankees, Astros fight for ALDS spot NEW YORK - The New York Yankees and Houston Astros meet in the American League wild-card game to determine who will move on to the Division Series. (BBO-YANKEES-ASTROS-FIRSTLEDE-WRITETHRU/ (PIX), expect ASAP after 8 PM ET start, by Larry Fleisher, The Sports Xchange, 400-word first lede, 700-word writethru) - - Aces Arrieta, Cole hold NL wild-card hopes Jake Arrieta wasn't an All-Star, but the Chicago Cubs right-hander swears he was made for this big stage, Wednesday's NL wild-card game. Standing in the way of the Cubs' early arrival to the playoff party and an NLDS meeting with St. Louis are the Pittsburgh Pirates and 19-game winner Gerrit Cole. (BBO-CUBS-PIRATES-PREVIEW/, moved, The Sports Xchange, 432 words) - - Marlins manager Jennings returns to front office; Ichiro re-signs The temporary assignment of field manager is over for Dan Jennings, who is headed back upstairs to the Miami Marlins' front office. (BBO-MARLINS-NEWS/, moved, The Sports Xchange, 430 words) - - MLB team-by-team season in review Season-ending reports from all non-playoff teams. (BBO-TEAMNAME-ANALYSIS/, expect from 6 PM ET, The Sports Xchange, 450-650 words) - - MLB schedule at a glance American League Wild Card Houston at New York Yankees, 8 PM ET - - - - NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION Cavaliers' Love cleared for contact Kevin Love (shoulder) is given the green light to participate in 3-on-3 drills with the Cleveland Cavaliers and could be a "full go" for the opener, coach David Blatt says. (BKN-CAVALIERS-NEWS/, moved, The Sports Xchange, 300 words) - - NBA roundup News and notes from around the NBA. (BKN-ROUNDUP/, expect by 7 PM ET, The Sports Xchange, 280 words) - - - - NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE 2015-16 preview capsules Team-by-team capsules previewing the 2015-16 season. (HKN-PREVIEW/, expect by 5 PM ET, The Sports Xchange, 2,000 words) - - NHL roundup The latest news and notes from the NHL. (HKN-ROUNDUP/, expect by 7 PM ET, The Sports Xchange, 350 words) - - - - SOCCER Depression widespread in pro soccer, says FIFPro Professional soccer players suffer more from depression and anxiety than the general public, with more than a third of current and former players reporting symptoms, according to a study by the world players' union FIFPro. (SOCCER-DEPRESSION/FIFPRO, moved, 363 words) - - - - RUGBY U.S. relishes emotional Bok clash in more ways than one LONDON - Apart from a game to be won, there will be a few poignant moments amid the fierceness of battle when the United States plays South Africa at the Rugby World Cup. U.S. scrumhalf Niku Kruger will face players wearing a Springbok jersey he once dreamed of donning growing up in South Africa, but could now be part of potentially its most disastrous moment in the sport. (RUGBY UNION-WORLD/USA, moved, by Nick Said, 408 words) Note: We will also monitor news from across the tournament and file stories throughout. (RUGBY UNION-WORLD/) - - Romania comes from 15-0 down to beat Canada 17-15 LEICESTER, England - Romania surges back from 15-0 down to beat Canada 17-15 in a dramatic Rugby World Cup Pool D match. (RUGBY UNION-WORLD/CANADA-ROMANIA (UPDATE 1, PIX), moved; will be led, by Nick Mulvenney, 350 words) Note: There will also be sidebars from today's match. - - No let up in pressure but Boks know path to success LONDON - There will be no let-up in the pressure on South Africa against the U.S. in their Rugby World Cup Pool B clash on Wednesday, but Springbok captain Fourie du Preez says the team has a clearer idea of the way they want to play. (RUGBY UNION-WORLD/SAFRICA, moved, by Nick Said, 394 words) - - - - JURISPRUDENCE Pistorius may appeal prison release delay, lawyer says JOHANNESBURG - Oscar Pistorius may appeal a parole review board's decision to delay his release from prison, where he is serving a sentence for killing his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, his lawyer says. (SAFRICA-PISTORIUS/, moved, 330 words) - - - - OLYMPICS Rio 2016 organizers looking to cut costs RIO DE JANEIRO - The organizing committee for the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro is pressing for savings to avoid going over its $1.9 billion by about 10 percent, a spokesman says. (OLYMPICS-RIO/BUDGET, moved, 271 words) - - - - NORTH AMERICAN SPORTS Roundups of off-field developments in the major North American professional sports leagues. (Expect by 8 PM ET, by The Sports Xchange, 400 words)
