Reuters U.S. Sports Schedule at 2:30 PM ET on Wednesday, June 20
June 20 (Reuters) - Reuters U.S. sports schedule at 2:30 PM ET on Wednesday:
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MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
Cubs closer Morrow injured removing pants, lands on DL
Brandon Morrow has 16 saves this season, but the Chicago Cubs closer was unavailable for a Tuesday doubleheader because he was suffering from back spasms. (BASEBALL-MLB-CHC-MORROW, moved, Field Level Media)
Dodgers’ Kershaw scheduled for rehab start
Clayton Kershaw is scheduled to make a rehab start for the Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday in Oklahoma City. (BASEBALL-MLB-LAD-KERSHAW, moved, Field Level Media)
Red Sox battle Twins, Braves visit Jays
Former Cy Young Award winner David Price takes the mound for the Boston Red Sox in a clash with the host Minnesota Twins while the Atlanta Braves try to pad their lead atop the National League East when they visit the Toronto Blue Jays in two of the 14 games on the Major League Baseball schedule. (BASEBALL-MLB/HIGHLIGHTS, expect by 11:30 PM ET, by Field Level Media, 800 words)
MLB game coverage, June 20
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Detroit at Cincinnati, 12:35 p.m.
Atlanta at Toronto, 12:37 p.m.
St. Louis at Philadelphia, 1:05 p.m.
Chicago White Sox at Cleveland, 1:10 p.m.
Los Angeles Dodgers at Chicago Cubs, 2:20 p.m.
Oakland at San Diego, 3:40 p.m.
Miami at San Francisco, 3:45 p.m.
Milwaukee at Pittsburgh, 7:05 p.m.
Seattle at New York Yankees, 7:05 p.m.
Baltimore at Washington, 7:05 p.m.
Boston at Minnesota, 8:10 p.m.
Tampa Bay at Houston, 8:10 p.m.
Texas at Kansas City, 8:15 p.m.
New York Mets at Colorado, 8:40 p.m.
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NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION
Report: Nets to land Howard for Mozgov
The Brooklyn Nets agreed to trade Timofey Mozgov and two second-round picks to the Charlotte Hornets for Dwight Howard, according to multiple reports. (BASKETBALL-NBA-BKN-HOWARD-MOZGOV, moved, Field Level Media)
Reports: Popovich, Leonard meet in California
San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich made the trip to San Diego on Tuesday to meet with star forward Kawhi Leonard ahead of Thursday's NBA draft, according to multiple reports.(BASKETBALL-NBA-SAS-LEONARD-POPOVICH, moved, Field Level Media)
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GOLF
Golf glance
Capsule previews of the week ahead in professional golf. (GOLF-GOLFGLANCE, moved, Field Level Media, will be led)
'Embarrassed and disappointed' Mickelson apologizes for U.S. Open penalty
Four days after his putt that rocked the golfing world, Phil Mickelson apologized Wednesday for his actions at the U.S. Open. (GOLF-PGA-MICKELSON, moved, Field Level Media, will be led)
Hall of Famer Green dies at 71
Hall of Fame golfer and two-time major winner Hubert Green died Tuesday at the age of 71, the PGA Tour announced. He had been battling throat cancer. (GOLF-PGA-GREEN, moved, Field Level Media, will be led)
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SOCCER
Roundup: World Cup
Recaps of World Cup games played Wednesday in Russia. (SOCCER-FIFA-WORLDCUP, moved, Field Level Media, will be led)
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NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE
Pro Bowl returning to Orlando
Orlando will host the Pro Bowl again in 2019. (FOOTBALL-NFL-PROBOWL, moved, Field Level Media)
Vinatieri plans to keep kicking
At some point this season, Adam Vinatieri is likely to become the NFL’s all-time leader in points. That doesn’t mean the end is near. (FOOTBALL-NFL-VINATIERI, moved, Field Level Media)
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NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE
Report: Predators' Watson faces domestic assault charge
Nashville Predators forward Austin Watson was arrested Saturday night and is facing a domestic assault charge, according to ESPN. (HOCKEY-NAS-WATSON, moved, Field Level Media)
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AUTO RACING
Auto Racing Glance
Capsule previews of the weekend ahead in professional auto racing. (AUTORACING-RACINGGLANCE, moved, Field Level Media)
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ATHLETICS
Once overlooked, Baker sprints into the limelight
No longer is Ronnie Baker that other guy in the fast lane with America's best sprinters. Back-to-back Diamond League victories and fast times have put the 24-year-old in the limelight as he prepares for this week's U.S. national championships. (ATHLETICS-USA/BAKER, expect by 1700 GMT/1 PM ET, by Gene Cherry, 400 words)
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