Reuters U.S. Sports Schedule at 2:45 PM ET on Tuesday, June 12
June 12 (Reuters) - Reuters U.S. sports schedule at 2:45 PM ET on Tuesday:
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GOLF
Woods back at U.S. Open to contend
Tiger Woods is relishing the opportunity to play major golf again, but he’s at the U.S. Open to compete into the weekend. (GOLF-PGA-WOODS, moved, Field Level Media)
Full-time NHL ref Rank embracing U.S. Open dream
Garrett Rank is a full-time NHL official from Ontario, which limits his free time to work on his touch around golf greens several months a year. Rank, 30, kept his golf game sharp on the road, and earned co-medalist honors at his sectional qualifier in Georgia last week to earn a spot in his first U.S. Open. (GOLF-PGA-RANK, moved, Field Level Media)
Woods, Johnson discuss preparations for Shinnecock Hills
SOUTHAMPTON, New York - Tiger Woods, world number one Dustin Johnson, defending champion Brooks Koepka and Masters winner Patrick Reed are among the big names who will discuss their preparations for this week’s U.S. Open, which begins on Thursday at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club. (GOLF-USOPEN/, expect by 12:45 PM ET, by Andrew Both, 400 words)
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NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE
Cardinals RB Johnson holding out for new contract
Back from a wrist injury that limited him to one game last season, Arizona Cardinals running back David Johnson is sitting out minicamp in hopes the franchise will address his expiring contract and $1.8 million salary for 2018. (FOOTBALL-NFL-ARI-JOHNSON, moved, Field Level Media)
Bills rookie QB Allen earns first-team reps
Rookie first-round pick Josh Allen worked his way into the first-team offense on a timeshare basis, Buffalo Bills coach Sean McDermott said Tuesday. (FOOTBALL-NFL-BUF-ALLEN, moved, Field Level Media)
WR Beckham unlikely to participate in team drills, but present for Giants minicamp
New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. will not participate in team drills during minicamp. (FOOTBALL-NFL-NYG-BECKHAM, moved, Field Level Media)
Titans LT Lewan no-show at minicamp
Titans left tackle Taylor Lewan did not report for mandatory minicamp, and general manager Jon Robinson said the team is hopeful a new contract will be worked out. (FOOTBALL-NFL-TEN-LEWAN, moved, Field Level Media)
Packers’ McCarthy dismisses QB Rodgers, other veterans from minicamp
Mike McCarthy's annual tradition of giving established veteran's a hall pass for mandatory minicamp continued for a third offseason, the Green Bay Packers' head coach confirmed Tuesday. (FOOTBALL-NFL-GB-MINICAMP, moved, Field Level Media)
Saints RB Ingram attends minicamp; team looking at Jamaal Charles
Mark Ingram is facing a four-game suspension and while he wants a new contract, the New Orleans Saints’ top rusher last season was at mandatory minicamp. With depth a concern, the Saints were scheduled to host Jamaal Charles. (FOOTBALL-NFL-NO-INGRAM-CHARLES, moved, Field Level Media)
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MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
Orioles activate closer Britton
Ailing shortstop Manny Machado (Achilles) is expected back in the lineup and the Baltimore Orioles activated closer Zach Britton from the disabled list. (BASEBALL-MLB-BAL-BRITTON, moved, Field Level Media)
Take 5: Under-the-radar All-Star candidates
As balloting is already underway and the Midsummer Classic nears, FLM’s Kyle Brasseur identifies five under-the-radar names, each of whom has never been an All-Star before, to familiarize yourself with as deserving All-Star candidates. (BASEBALL-MLB-TAKE5-ALLSTAR, moved, Field Level Media)
Yankees host Nationals, Astros face A’s
New York Yankees left-hander CC Sabathia gets the call for a clash against the visiting Washington Nationals while the reigning World Series champion Houston Astros visit the Oakland Athletics in two of the 15 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 12
(slug convention example)
Colorado at Philadelphia, 7:05 p.m.
Boston at Baltimore, 7:05 p.m.
Washington at New York Yankees, 7:05 p.m.
Toronto at Tampa Bay, 7:10 p.m.
San Francisco at Miami, 7:10 p.m.
Minnesota at Detroit, 7:10 p.m.
New York Mets at Atlanta, 7:35 p.m.
Chicago Cubs at Milwaukee, 8:10 p.m.
Cleveland at Chicago White Sox, 8:10 p.m.
Cincinnati at Kansas City, 8:15 p.m.
San Diego at St. Louis, 8:15 p.m.
Pittsburgh at Arizona, 9:40 p.m.
Houston at Oakland, 10:05 p.m.
Los Angeles Angels at Seattle, 10:10 p.m.
Texas at Los Angeles Dodgers, 10:10 p.m.
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NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION
Raptors promote Nurse to head coach
Assistant coach Nick Nurse agreed in principle to become head coach of the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday, multiple outlets have reported. (BASKETBALL-NBA-TOR-NURSE, moved, Field Level Media, will be led)
Warriors GM: Kerr, Durant will get paid
Back up the money truck. The Golden State Warriors are ready to pay up for a shot at more NBA titles. (BASKETBALL-NBA-GSW, moved, Field Level Media)
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COLLEGE BASEBALL
CWS field set as defending champ Florida walks-off to Omaha
Defending champion Florida is back in the College World Series after a walk-off home run to beat Auburn on Monday.(BASEBALL-NCAABBL-CWS, Field Level Media)
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