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Reuters U.S. Sports Schedule at 2:30 PM ET on Thursday, Feb. 22

Feb. 22 (Reuters) - Reuters U.S. sports schedule at 2:30 PM ET on Thursday:

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NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE

Stage set for Brees, Saints to talk contract

Drew Brees and the New Orleans Saints are set to discuss a contract next week at the NFL Scouting Combine. (FOOTBALL-NFL-NO/BREES, moved, Field Level Media)

Colts sign Vinatieri, NFL scoring record within reach

With 58 points next season, Adam Vinatieri will become the NFL’s all-time scoring leader. He signed a one-year deal with the Indianapolis Colts to play his 23rd season at age 45 in 2018. (FOOTBALL-NFL-IND/VINATIERI, moved, Field Level Media)

Browns WR Gordon likely stuck in Cleveland

While the NFL has offered another second chance to Josh Gordon following two missed seasons for drug offenses, free agency will have to wait for the Cleveland Browns’ trouble wide receiver. (FOOTBALL-NFL-CLE/GORDON, moved, Field Level Media)

Eagles WR Jeffery (shoulder) could miss 6 months

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Alshon Jeffery, signed to a lucrative contract extension last season, will miss several months after rotator cuff surgery. (FOOTBALL-NFL-PHI/JEFFERY, moved, Field Level Media)

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MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL

Seahawks QB Wilson to join Yankees’ camp Monday

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson said on his Instagram account Thursday that he will join the New York Yankees at their spring training camp for a week in Tampa, Fla., beginning Monday. (BASEBALL-MLB-NYY-WILSON, moved, Field Level Media)

Yankees envision Drury at 3B

General manager Brian Cashman chased 25-year-old Brandon Drury for months. Now that he’s on board as the result of a three-team trade, Cashman spilled the beans on what made Drury so attractive. (BASEBALL-MLB-NYY-DRURY, moved, Field Level Media)

Indians agree to deal with RHP Torres

All 30 Major League Baseball teams will recognize the tragedy at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School by wearing the school's baseball hats at the opening spring training games Friday and Saturday. (BASEBALL-MLB/STONEMANDOUGLAS, moved, Field Level Media)

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NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION

Cavs battle Wizards, Warriors host Clippers

LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers host the Washington Wizards while the Los Angeles Clippers battle the reigning champion Golden State Warriors is two of the six games as the National Basketball Association returns from a week-long All-Star break. (BASKETBALL-NBA/HIGHLIGHTS, expect by 11:30 PM ET, by Field Level Media, 300 words)

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NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE

Lightning visit Sens, Predators host Sharks

The Tampa Bay Lightning try to pad their lead atop the Eastern Conference when they visit the Ottawa Senators while the Central Division-leading Nashville Predators host the San Jose Sharks in two of the 11 games on the National Hockey League schedule. (ICEHOCKEY-NHL/HIGHLIGHTS, expect by 11:30 PM ET, by Field Level Media, 300 words)

Coyotes sign G Kuemper to two-year extension

Goaltender Darcy Kuemper signed a two-year contract extension with the Arizona Coyotes, giving the team a polished backup behind No. 1 goalie Antti Raanta. (ICEHOCKEY-ARI-KUEMPER, moved, Field Level Media)

NHL game coverage, February 22

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NY Islanders at Toronto, 7:00 ET

Minnesota at New Jersey, 7:00 ET

Columbus at Philadelphia, 7:00 ET

NY Rangers at Montreal, 7:30 ET

Tampa Bay at Ottawa, 7:30 ET

Buffalo at Detroit, 7:30 ET

Washington at Florida , 7:30 ET

San Jose at Nashville , 8:00 ET

Colorado at Edmonton, 9:00 ET

Calgary at Arizona, 9:00 ET

Dallas at Los Angeles , 10:30 ET

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COLLEGE BASKETBALL

Men’s college basketball game coverage, February 22

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Purdue at Illinois, 7:00 ET

Connecticut at Cincinnati, 7:00 ET

Wisconsin at Northwestern, 8:00 ET

Gonzaga at San Diego, 9:00 ET

Arizona at Oregon State, 9:00 ET

Houston at Memphis, 9:00 ET

Washington at Stanford, 9:00 ET

Pepperdine at Saint Mary's, 10:00 ET

Washington State at Cal, 11:00 ET

Arizona State at Oregon, 11:00 ET

UCLA at Utah, 11:00 ET

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GOLF

PGA Tour: Honda Classic, Palm Beach Gardens (to 25)

Thomas, Fowler head strong field at PGA National

Reigning Player of the Year Justin Thomas and defending champion Rickie Fowler head a strong field that includes Tiger Woods, four-times major winner Rory McIlroy and Masters champion Sergio Garcia for the opening round at PGA National. (GOLF-HONDA/, expect by 7:30 PM, 400 words)

Four-way tie includes native Moriya Jutanugarn in Thailand

Moriya Jutanugarn, Lexi Thompson, Minjee Lee and Jessica Korda fired opening rounds of 66 to stand tied after first-round play at the Honda LPGA Thailand on Thursday. (GOLF-LPGA/HONDA-THAILAND, moved, Field Level Media)

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ESPORTS

Durant, Beckham, St. Louis Cardinals buy into Echo Fox

Echo Fox ownership group announced Thursday a round of funding approaching $40 million with the backing of the St. Louis Cardinals, Kevin Durant and Odell Beckham. (ESPORTS/ECHOFOX, moved, Field Level Media)

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