Reuters U.S. Sports Schedule at 2 PM ET on Monday, April 25
April 25 (Reuters) - Reuters U.S. sports schedule at 2 PM ET on Monday: - - - - For any coverage questions, please contact us.general-news@thomsonreuters.com - - - - NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE Brady's four-game ban restored via appeals court A three-judge panel ruled 2-1 in favor of the NFL in the league's appeal of Tom Brady's four-game ban, which was restored by the ruling, overturning Judge Richard Berman's ruling from September 2015. (FBN-PATRIOTS-NEWS, The Sports Xchange, 610 words) ALSO: Paging Jimmy Garoppolo (FBN-PATRIOTS-NEWS-GAROPPOLO, expect by 5 p.m. ET, The Sports Xchange, 440 words) Attorney: Manziel preparing for Tuesday indictment The attorney for Johnny Manziel said Monday that an indictment for misdemeanor assault would be announced Tuesday. (FBN-NEWS-MANZIEL, moved, The Sports Xchange, 300 words) Eagles QB Bradford demanding trade Since signing a two-year contract with the Eagles last month, quarterback Sam Bradford has watched as Philadelphia added a $21 million backup and traded to get in position to draft its quarterback of the future. That's why he's demanding out. (FBN-EAGLES-NEWS, The Sports Xchange, 479 words) CB Norman tried to stay with Panthers Cornerback Josh Norman, who signed a five-year, $75 million deal with the Washington Redskins last week, reportedly wanted to stay with the Carolina Panthers and made a last-minute attempt to sign his franchise tag. (FBN-PANTHERS-NEWS, The Sports Xchange, 435 words) NFL Notebook News and notes from around the league. (FBN-ROUNDUP, expect by 7 p.m. ET, The Sports Xchange, 350 words) - - - - GOLF Fowler: Poor Masters showing was a hiccup Rickie Fowler was riding high before Augusta National took him down a notch early this month. Fowler, No. 5 in the World Golf Rankings, was one of the pre-tournament favorites in the Masters prior to shooting 80-73--153 to miss the cut by three strokes in the first major of the year. (GLF-PGA-INSIDETHEROPES, moved, The Sports Xchange, by Tom LaMarre, 722 words) Golf notebook: Woods set to return next week? Tim Rosaforte of the Golf Channel, who has been chronicling Tiger Woods' recovery from three back surgeries, thinks he knows when the former world No. 1 might return to the PGA Tour. Like maybe next week at the Wells Fargo Championship at Quail Hollow. Woods has until 6 p.m. EDT on Friday to commit to the tournament. (GLF-NOTEBOOK, The Sports Xchange, by Tom LaMarre, 473 words) - - - - MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL Red Sox staying patient with Hanley Ramirez HOUSTON - In his two seasons with the Boston Red Sox, Hanley Ramirez has gone through two completely different Aprils. In 2015, Ramirez started the season on fire, belting 10 home runs and driving in 22 runs in the first month of the regular season. Through the first three weeks of the 2016 season, Ramirez has just one home run and nine RBIs. (BBO-REDSOX-NEWS, The Sports Xchange, by Joshua Koch, 477 words) Utley's revival continues with Dodgers DENVER - Chase Utley has revived his career with the Los Angeles Dodgers and has done it batting leadoff, no less. The Dodgers acquired Utley, 37, from the Philadelphia Phillies on Aug. 19 in exchange for two minor leaguers. The Phillies were rebuilding and selling off parts. The Dodgers were looking for experienced players for a stretch run. Hence, their acquisition of second baseman Utley, a six-time All-Star and four-time Silver Slugger winner. (BBO-DODGERS-NEWS, The Sports Xchange, by Jack Etkin, 550 words) Astros' Rasmus riding power surge HOUSTON - Colby Rasmus keeps swinging a hot bat. After belting a game-tying, two-run, ninth-inning homer Sunday against the Boston Red Sox, the Houston Astros left fielder has team-leading totals of seven home runs and 18 RBIs. (BBO-ASTROS-NEWS, The Sports Xchange, 750 words) The Sports Xchange covers all MLB games (all times ET) Chi. White Sox at Toronto 7:07 p.m. Oakland at Detroit 7:08 p.m. Boston at Atlanta 7:10 p.m. Cincinnati at N.Y. Mets 7:10 p.m. Baltimore at Tampa Bay 7:10 p.m. N.Y. Yankees at Texas 8:05 p.m. Cleveland at Minnesota 8:10 p.m. Pittsburgh at Colorado 8:40 p.m. St. Louis at Arizona 9:40 p.m. Kansas City at L.A. Angels 10:05 p.m. Houston at Seattle 10:10 p.m. Miami at L.A. Dodgers 10:10 p.m. San Diego at San Francisco 10:15 p.m. MLB notebook News and notes from spring training. (BBO-NOTEBOOK, expect by 8 p.m. ET, The Sports Xchange, 400 words) MLB roundup Capsule recaps of all games on today's schedule. Will move as updated throughout the evening. (BBO-ROUNDUP, expect first version by 7 p.m. ET, The Sports Xchange, 400 words) - - - - NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION Curry worry: Where does MVP's injury leave Warriors? Golden State Warriors star guard Stephen Curry is down with a knee injury. Did he sink the chances for the Warriors to repeat as NBA champions? If not Golden State, then who goes into the second round of the playoffs as favorites? (BKN-WARRIORS-COLUMN, expect by 9 p.m. ET, The Sports Xchange, by David Del Grande, 800 words) NBA Playoffs TSX staffs all NBA games. Expect first lede (400 words) at the buzzer and 800-word writethru ASAP: Dallas at Oklahoma City 7 p.m. Miami at Charlotte 8 p.m. L.A. Clippers at Portland 10:30 p.m. NBA notebook News and notes from around the league. (BKN-NOTEBOOK, expect by 6 p.m. ET, The Sports Xchange, 400 words) NBA roundup Capsule recaps of all playoff games. (BKN-ROUNDUP, will move after third game is final, The Sports Xchange, 400 words) - - - - NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE Stanley Cup Playoffs The Sports Xchange covers all NHL games. Tonight's schedule: Anaheim at Nashville 8 p.m. Chicago at St. Louis 8:30 p.m. NHL roundup Capsule recaps of all playoff games. (HKN-ROUNDUP, expect first version after 7 p.m. ET game ends, The Sports Xchange, 400 words) NHL notebook News and notes from around the league. (HKN-NOTEBOOK, expect by 7 p.m. ET, The Sports Xchange, 400 words) - - - - AUTO RACING NASCAR politics trump on-track drama in Richmond There was incredible action on the track at Richmond International Speedway, but NASCAR again fell victim to driver politics in the race for attention. (CAR-SPRINT-COLUMN, moved, The Sports Xchange, by Jonathan Ingram, 1,088 words) Daytona welcomes new president One of auto racing's most iconic tracks has a new boss. (CAR-SPRINT-NEWS, expect by 5 p.m. ET, The Sports Xchange, 200 words)
