Reuters U.S. Sports Schedule at 2:30 PM ET on Friday, Apr. 13
Apr. 13 (Reuters) - Reuters U.S. sports schedule at 2:30 PM ET on Friday:
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NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE
DRAFT: Defensive backs breakdown
The first in a position-by-position prospect series, a breakdown of the top defensive backs in the 2018 NFL Draft, as ranked by Field Level Media. (FOOTBALL-NFL-DRAFT-DBs, expect by 7:30 p.m. ET, Field Level Media)
Up next: INSIDE LINEBACKERS
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Cowboys release WR Bryant
Dez Bryant was released by the Dallas Cowboys after a meeting with owner Jerry Jones and the 29-year-old wide receiver on Friday. Bryant is an unrestricted free agent and already hinted his looking for a chance to play the Cowboys twice a year. (FOOTBALL-NFL-DAL-BRYANT, moved, Field Level Media)
Seahawks sign QB Morris after postponing Kaepernick workout
Stephen Morris has never attempted a pass in an NFL game, but he’s now a member of the Seattle Seahawks. The timing of the transaction, one day after Colin Kaepenick’s meeting with team was postponed, has drawn the ire of some on social media. (FOOTBALL-NFL-SEA-MORRIS, moved, Field Level Media)
Manziel looking at ‘what’s next’ after two TD Spring League game
Quarterback Johnny Manziel is hoping his comeback got some juice after a vintage “Johnny Football” performance on Thursday. (FOOTBALL-NFL-MANZIEL, moved, Field Level Media)
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MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
Mets catch bad break, DL another catcher
Kevin Plawecki lasted just one game as the New York Mets’ starting catcher before landing on the disabled list with a fractured hand. (BASEBALL-NYM-PLAWECKI, moved, Field Level Media)
MLB game coverage, April 13
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Atlanta at Chicago Cubs, 2:20 p.m.
St. Louis at Cincinnati, 6:40 p.m.
Colorado at Washington, 7:05 p.m.
Philadelphia at Tampa Bay 7:10 p.m.
Milwaukee at New York Mets, 7:10 p.m.
Pittsburgh at Miami, 7:10 p.m.
Baltimore at Boston, 7:10 p.m.
New York Yankees at Detroit, 7:10 p.m.
Toronto at Cleveland, 7:10 p.m.
Texas at Houston, 8:10 p.m.
Chicago White Sox at Minnesota, 8:10 p.m.
Los Angeles Angels at Kansas City, 8:15 p.m.
San Francisco at San Diego, 10:10 p.m.
Oakland at Seattle, 10:10 p.m.
Arizona at Los Angeles Dodgers, 10:10 p.m.
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NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION
76ers confirm Embiid out Game 1 vs. Heat
All-Star Joel Embiid is up in the air for the first-round, best-of-seven playoff series with the Miami Heat. Philadelphia 76ers coach Brett Brown confirmed Embiid will miss at least Game 1 on Saturday. (BASKETBALL-NBA-PHI-EMBIID, moved, Field Level Media)
Hornets part with Clifford
Steve Clifford was fired after a 36-46 season with the Charlotte Hornets. (BASKETBALL-NBA-CHA-CLIFFORD-FIRED, moved, Field Level Media)
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NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE
Stars' Hitchcock retires from coaching
Dallas Stars coach Ken Hitchcock announced his retirement from coaching on Friday, ending a career on the bench that spanned 22 seasons. (ICEHOCKEY-NHL-DAL/HITCHCOCK-RETIRES, moved, Field Level Media)
Stanley Cup playoffs opening round
Coverage of the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Thursday as these best-of-seven series begin. (ICEHOCKEY-NHL-TEAM-TEAM, expect ASAP after games end, Field Level Media)
Philadelphia at Pittsburgh, 7:00 p.m.
Minnesota at Winnipeg, 7:30 p.m.
Los Angeles at Vegas , 10:00 p.m.
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GOLF
Henderson leads in Hawaii after pair of bogey-free rounds
Brooke Henderson fired a 6-under 66 to surge to the top of the leaderboard at the Lotte Championship on Thursday in Kapolei, Hawaii. (GOLF-LPGA-LOTTE, expect third round recap ASAP after round ends Friday, Field Level Media)
Sabbatini shoots 64 for 2-shot lead at RBC Heritage
South Africa's Rory Sabbatini shot a 7-under par 64 on Thursday to build a two-shot lead after the first round of the RBC Heritage in Hilton Head, S.C. (GOLF-PGA-RBC, expect second round recap ASAP after play ends Friday, Field Level Media)
PGA Tour: RBC Heritage, Hilton Head Island (to 15)
Sabbatini leads by two, Johnson five shots back
South African Rory Sabbatini, seeking his first PGA Tour win since 2011, takes a two-shot lead over Matt Kuchar, Billy Horschel, John Huh and Chesson Hadley into the second round of the RBC Heritage at Hilton Head Island. World number one Dustin Johnson is five shots back. (GOLF-HERITAGE/, expect by 8 PM ET, 400 words)
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AUTO RACING
Auto racing glance
Capsule previews of the weekend ahead in professional auto racing. (AUTORACING-AUTOSGLANCE, moved, K. Lee Davis, Field Level Media)
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