Reuters U.S. Sports Schedule at 2:15 PM ET on Tuesday, Mar. 20
Mar. 20 (Reuters) - Reuters U.S. sports schedule at 2:15 PM ET on Tuesday:
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COLLEGE BASKETBALL
Oklahoma All-American Young entering NBA draft
Trae Young plans to enter the 2018 NBA Draft after an All-American freshman season at Oklahoma. (BASKETBALL-NBA-YOUNG-DRAFT, moved, Field Level Media)
Reseeding Sweet 16 after wild NCAA weekend
After perhaps the most tumultuous first and second round in recent NCAA Tournament history, here's what remains for your Sweet 16 viewing pleasure. Or more accurately, here's what doesn't remain. (BASKETBALL-NCAA-SWEET16, moved, By Bucky Dent, Field Level Media)
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NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE
NFL VP Vincent confirms changes to catch rule to be proposed
NFL executive vice president Troy Vincent confirmed to the Washington Post in an interview published Tuesday that changes to the league's catch rule will be proposed. (FOOTBALL-NFL-CATCHRULE, moved, Field Level Media)
Colts welcome TE Ebron on two-year deal
Tight end Eric Ebron, released by the Detroit Lions, signed with the Indianapolis Colts. (FOOTBALL-NFL-IND/COLTS, moved, Field Level Media)
Report: Steelers to sign Packers’ S Burnett
The Pittsburgh Steelers are nearing a deal with former Green Bay Packers safety Morgan Burnett. Burnett is expected to sign with the team Tuesday, according to a report from ESPN. Contract details have yet to be reported. (FOOTBALL-NFL-PIT-BURNETT, moved, Field Level Media)
NFL notebook
A roundup of news and notes from around the league. (FOOTBALL-NFL-NOTEBOOK, expect by 7 p.m. ET, Field Level Media, will be led)
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MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
Dodgers 3B Turner (wrist) to start season on DL
Dodgers All-Star third baseman Justin Turner will begin the 2018 season on the disabled list with a fractured wrist. (BASEBALL-MLB/LAD-TURNER, expect by 7 p.m. ET, Field Level Media)
Spring roundup
Recapping games in the Grapefruit and Cactus leagues. (BASEBALL-MLB/SPRINGROUNDUP, expect by 7 p.m. ET, Field Level Media)
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NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION
Raptors look to extend lead against Magic
The Eastern Conference-leading Toronto Raptors will look to get back to their winning ways after having their 11-game win streak broken in their last outing when they visit the Orlando Magic while the second-place Boston Celtics battle the Oklahoma City Thunder in two of the seven games on the National Basketball Association's schedule. (BASKETBALL-NBA/HIGHLIGHTS, expect by 1:30 AM ET, by Field Level Media, 600 words)
NBA game coverage, March 20
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Toronto at Orlando, 7:00 p.m.
L.A. Clippers at Minnesota, 8:00 p.m.
Oklahoma City at Boston, 8:00 p.m.
Dallas at New Orleans, 8:00 p.m.
Atlanta at Utah, 9:00 p.m.
Detroit at Phoenix, 10:00 p.m.
Houston at Portland, 10:30 p.m.
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NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE
Sharks host Devils in San Jose
The San Jose Sharks, chasing the Las Vegas Golden Knights in the Pacific Division, host the New Jersey Devils while the Atlantic Division-leading Tampa Bay Lightning square off against division rivals the Toronto Maple Leafs in two of the 11 games on the National Hockey League schedule. (ICEHOCKEY-NHL/HIGHLIGHTS, expect by 1:30 AM ET, by Field Level Media, 500 words)
Dodgers 3B Turner (wrist) to start season on DL
Dodgers All-Star third baseman Justin Turner will begin the 2018 season on the disabled list with a fractured wrist. (BASEBALL-MLB/LAD-TURNER, expect by 7 p.m. ET, Field Level Media)
NHL game coverage, March 20
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Pittsburgh at N.Y. Islanders, 7:00 p.m.
Dallas at Washington, 7:00 p.m.
Columbus at N.Y. Rangers, 7:00 p.m.
Edmonton at Carolina , 7:00 p.m.
Philadelphia at Detroit, 7:30 p.m.
Florida at Ottawa, 7:30 p.m.
Toronto at Tampa Bay, 7:30 p.m.
Los Angeles at Winnipeg, 8:00 p.m.
Colorado at Chicago, 8:30 p.m.
Vancouver at Vegas, 10:00 p.m.
New Jersey at San Jose, 10:30 p.m.
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