Reuters U.S. Sports Schedule at 2:15 PM ET on Friday, Jan. 19
Jan. 19 (Reuters) - Reuters U.S. sports schedule at 2:15 PM ET on Friday:
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NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE
Talk to the hand: Belichick sidesteps Brady questions
New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick had little to say about Tom Brady’s injured right hand on Friday. (FOOTBALL-NFL-NEP/BRADY, moved, expect update after Brady’s presser at 4 p.m. ET, Field Level Media)
Vikings counting on ‘D’ in NFC Championship
Minnesota is leaning heavily on defense to carry to the Vikings to the NFC Championship against Nick Foles and the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday. (FOOTBALL-NFL-PHI/MIN, expect by 4 p.m. ET, Andy Jasner, Field Level Media)
Fournette, Jaguars primed to challenge Patriots
After a three-TD game Sunday at Pittsburgh, running back Leonard Fournette and the Jacksonville Jaguars are looking for a repeat in the AFC Championship game against the New England Patriots. (FOOTBALL-NFL-JAC-NEP, expect by 7 p.m. ET, Field Level Media)
Take 5: Keys to the NFC Championship game
Homefield advantage could be key for the Philadelphia Eagles. Minnesota’s ability to mix and match against the Eagles might be more critical. (FOOTBALL-NFL-PHI/MIN, expect by 7:30 p.m. ET, Andy Jasner, Field Level Media)
Patriots are believers in Jaguars QB Bortles
Naysayers seems to surround Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles, but New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick spent significant time selling his defense this week on a different message: Bortles belongs. (FOOTBALL-NFL-NEP-JAC/BORTLES, expect by 7 p.m. ET, Field Level Media)
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NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE
NHL game coverage, January 19
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(ICEHOCKEY-NHL-FLA-BOS)
Vegas at Florida, 7:30 ET
Montreal at Washington, 7:30 ET
Kings at Ducks, 10:00 ET
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NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION
Captains Curry, LeBron named for All-Star Game
LeBron James and Steph Curry were named captains for the All-Star Game and will select players via draft before the game in February. (BASKETBALL-NBA-ASG, moved, Field Level Media)
Jazz C Gobert returns to lineup
Jazz big man Rudy Gobert, out for the past month with a knee injury (left PCL sprain, bone bruise), will return to the lineup Friday. (BASKETBALL-NBA-UTA/GOBERT, moved, Field Level Media)
NBA game coverage, January 19
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Spurs at Raptors, 7:00 ET
Heat at Nets, 7:30 ET
Wizards at Pistons, 8:00 ET
Kings at Grizzlies, 8:00 ET
Suns at Nuggets, 9:00 ET
Knicks at Jazz, 10:30 ET
Pacers at Lakers, 10:30 ET
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COLLEGE BASKETBALL
Men’s college basketball game coverage, January 19
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(BASKETBALL-NCAA-UNC-FSU)
Indiana at Michigan State, 7:00 ET
Illinois at Wisconsin, 9:00 ET
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MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
Mets invite Tebow to spring training
Tim Tebow received a formal invitation to participate in spring training with the New York Mets. (BASEBALL-MLB-NYM/TEBOW, moved, Field Level Media)
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TENNIS
Nadal rolls into fourth round at Aussie Open
World No. 1 Rafael Nadal advanced to the fourth round of the Australian Open. (TENNIS-ATP-AUSTRALIANOPEN, moved, Field Level Media)
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GOLF
Resume builder: Rahm fires 10-under 62 to grab CareerBuilder lead
Taking advantage of the favorable scoring conditions at La Quinta Country Club, Spain's Jon Rahm poured in eight birdies and an eagle Thursday to post a 10-under 62 for a one-shot lead after the first round of the CareerBuilder Challenge in La Quinta, Calif. (GOLF-PGA/CAREERBUILDER, expect second round coverage by 8 p.m. ET, Field Level Media)
CareerBuilder Challenge, La Quinta, California (to 21)
Rahm seeks to continue flying start
After taking the first round lead with a 10-under 62 at La Quinta, Spaniard Jon Rahm tries to low again as he plays the second round of the birdie shootout at the Nicklaus Stadium Course at PGA West in an event that uses three courses. (GOLF-LAQUINTA/, expect by 0100 GMT/8 PM ET, 400 words)
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FIGHTING
Big-hitting heavyweights square off in UFC 220
BOSTON - The Ultimate Fighting Championship kicks off its 2018 big-show calendar with a bang in UFC 220 on Saturday night. Quite literally. (FIGHTING-UFC-220, by Dave Doyle, Field Level Media)
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