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Reuters U.S. Sports Schedule at 2 PM ET on Tuesday, March 8

March 8 (Reuters) - Reuters U.S. sports schedule at 2 PM ET on Tuesday: - - - - For any coverage questions, please contact us.general-news@thomsonreuters.com - - - - Megatron powers down in Detroit Detroit Lions receiver Calvin Johnson makes his retirement from NFL official, leaving team with a gaping hole but more money to seek replacement. (FBN-LIONS-NEWS, moved, The Sports Xchange, 630 words) Browns prepare to part with Manziel When clock strikes 4:01 PM ET Wednesday, Cleveland Browns are expected to officially turn page on former first-round pick Johnny Manziel. NFL Network reports that Manziel will be released. (FBN-BROWNS-NEWS, moved, The Sports Xchange, 443 words) Report: Jaguars agree to six-year deal with defensive tackle Jackson Free agent defensive tackle Malik Jackson agrees to six-year deal with Jacksonville Jaguars. Jackson confirms he will sign with Jaguars on deal that could be worth $12 million to $15 million per season. Former Denver Broncos defensive lineman is expected to sign deal Wednesday at outset of free agency. (FBN-JAGUARS-BRONCOS-NEWS, moved, The Sports Xchange, 340 words) Report: Raiders grab coveted offensive lineman Osemele in $60 million deal Coveted offensive lineman Kelechi Osemele agrees in principle to contract with Oakland Raiders. NFL Network reports five-year, $60 million deal struck during "legal tampering" period will be signed at start of free agency on Wednesday, creating hole for Baltimore Ravens at guard. (FBN-RAIDERS-RAVENS-NEWS, moved, The Sports Xchange, 400 words) Chiefs bring back LB Hali on three-year deal Outside linebacker Tamba Hali signs three-year deal to return to Kansas City Chiefs. Hali was scheduled to be free agent. (FBN-CHIEFS-NEWS, moved, The Sports Xchange, 300 words) Titans to pay running back Murray $12 million in 2015 When trade to Tennessee Titans becomes official this week, running back DeMarco Murray will receive $12 million guaranteed under terms of deal that shipped him out of Philadelphia. Eagles will receive draft pick compensation in swap. (FBN-TITANS-NEWS, moved, The Sports Xchange, 395 words) Jason Pierre-Paul returns to Giants Defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul turned down more money from other teams to take one-year "prove-it" deal with New York Giants. He was scheduled to be free agent Wednesday. (FBN-GIANTS-NEWS, moved, The Sports Xchange, 300 words) Vikings re-sign linebacker Cole Linebacker Audie Cole re-signs with Minnesota Vikings. Terms of deal are not disclosed. Cole was due to become unrestricted free agent Wednesday, but was considered priority for team to re-sign despite finishing last season on injured reserve with fractured ankle. (FBN-VIKINGS-NEWS, moved, The Sports Xchange, 200 words) NFL Notebook News and notes from around league. (FBN-ROUNDUP, expect by 0000 GMT/7 PM ET, The Sports Xchange, 350 words) - - - - MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL Grapefruit League: Three up, three down Take spin around the Grapefruit League with "Three Up, Three Down," inside look at what is coming up and what went down. (BBO-ANALYSIS-GFL3UP3DOWN, expect by 2320 GMT/6.20 PM ET, The Sports Xchange, by Maureen Mullen, 600 words) Cactus League: Three up, three down Take spin around Cactus League with "Three Up, Three Down," inside look at what is coming up and what went down. (BBO-ANALYSIS-CL3UP3DOWN, expect by 0145 GMT/8:45 PM ET, The Sports Xchange, by Jose Romero, 600 words) MLB to withhold punishment until Reyes verdict reached Colorado Rockies shortstop Jose Reyes will not face further discipline until his pending legal matters in Hawaii are settled, MLB commissioner Rob Manfred says. (BBO-ROCKIES-NEWS, The Sports Xchange, 392 words) Orioles land designated hitter Alvarez Clout is coming to Camden Yards in form of Pedro Alvarez, a long-ball specialist who signs one-year deal to serve as designated hitter with Baltimore Orioles. Alvarez agrees to one-year, $5.75 million deal with $1.5 million more in incentives. (BBO-ORIOLES-NEWS, The Sports Xchange, 335 words) Yankees pitcher Chapman to debut Thursday Aroldis Chapman will make his spring training debut with New York Yankees on Thursday. Manager Joe Girardi says Chapman is scheduled to pitch but rest of his schedule will be determined after that outing. (BBO-YANKEES-NEWS, The Sports Xchange, 271 words) Spring roundup: Game action Capsule recaps from spring training games. (BBO-NOTEBOOK, expect by 0100 GMT/8 PM ET, The Sports Xchange, 400 words) MLB notebook News and notes from spring training. (BBO-NOTEBOOK, expect by 0100 GMT/8 PM ET, The Sports Xchange, 400 words) - - - - NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION Suns sign Budinger, Williams Phoenix Suns sign forward Chase Budinger and also add forward-center Alan Williams to roster on 10-day contract. (BKN-SUNS-NEWS, moved, The Sports Xchange, 200 words) - - The Sports Xchange covers all NBA games. Tonight's schedule: Brooklyn at Toronto 7:30 p.m. San Antonio at Minnesota 8 p.m. New York at Denver 9 p.m. Atlanta at Utah 9 p.m. Washington at Portland 10 p.m. Orlando at Los Angeles Lakers 10:30 p.m. (400-word first lead, 750-word write-through) - - - - COLLEGE BASKETBALL Dance tickets: Gonzaga, North Dakota State aim for tourney bids NCAA Tournament bids will be doled out to winners of four conference tournaments, including Gonzaga aiming to claim another West Coast Conference title. (BKC-TEAM-TEAM-RECAP, expect after games listed below end, The Sports Xchange, 200 words per game) Summit: North Dakota State-South Dakota State 9 ET Horizon: Green Bay-Wright State 7 ET NEC: Fairleigh Dickinson-Wagner 7 ET WCC: Gonzaga-St. Mary's 9 ET ACC tournament opens in D.C. Four teams take court on first day of major conference tournament action in ACC. (BKC-TEAM-TEAM-RECAP, expect after games listed below end, The Sports Xchange, 200 words per game) Wake Forest vs. North Carolina State Noon ET Boston College vs. Florida State 2 ET - - - - NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE NHL roundup Capsule recaps of all games on schedule. (HKN-ROUNDUP, expect by 0430 GMT/11.30 PM ET, The Sports Xchange, 400 words) - - - - TENNIS Sharapova starts to count cost of failed drug test, likely ban BERLIN/LONDON - Swiss watchmaker TAG Heuer cuts ties with Maria Sharapova, latest sponsor after Nike and Porsche to distance itself from world's highest-paid female athlete following her failed drug test. (TENNIS-SHARAPOVA/ (UPDATE 4, PIX, GRAPHICS, TV), moving shortly, by Emma Thomasson and Ossian Shine, 800 words) - - - - GOLF Golf glance Capsule previews of week ahead in professional golf. (GLF-SCHEDULE, The Sports Xchange, by Tom LaMarre, 400 words)