Reuters U.S. Sports Schedule at 2 PM EDT on Thursday, Nov. 6
Nov. 6 (Reuters) - Reuters U.S. sports schedule at 2 PM ET on Thursday: - - - - The duty editor is Steve Ginsburg, 202-898-8427 - - - - NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE Browns at Bengals CINCINNATI - A meaningful Battle of Ohio in the second half of the season doesn't happen often - not in decades - but the Browns and Bengals carry winning records into tonight's AFC North showdown. (FBN-BENGALS-BROWNS-FIRSTLEDE-WRITETHRU/ (PIX), expect ASAP after the 0130 GMT/8:30 PM ET kickoff, The Sports Xchange, by Jeff Wallner, 400-word first lede, 750-word writethru) - - Browns-Bengals: What we learned CINCINNATI - Comprehensive analysis of tonight's AFC North rivalry. (FBN-BROWNS-BENGALS-NEWS/, expect by 0600 GMT/1 AM ET, The Sports Xchange, by Jeff Wallner, 750 words) - - Romo returns to practice; Cowboys QB ready? Not only does owner Jerry Jones expected $100 million quarterback Tony Romo to start Sunday with multiple fractures in his back, he thinks he's good to go for the next five seasons. (FBN-COWBOYS-NEWS, moved, The Sports Xchange, 375 words) - - Rice appeal hearing resumes General manager Ozzie Newsome of the Baltimore Ravens is among witnesses to speak at the second day of Ray Rice's appeal hearing. (FBN-RAVENS-NEWS/, expect by 0000 GMT/7 PM ET, The Sports Xchange, 350 words) - - NFL reportedly rejected Peterson reinstatement With no timetable for a decision on Adrian Peterson's playing status, the NFL rejected an attempt at immediate reinstatement by the Minnesota Vikings' running back. (FBN-VIKINGS-NEWS/, moved, The Sports Xchange, 350 words) - - Week 10 preview: Bears at Packers Keys to the game, matchups and players to watch in the Week 10 Sunday night game. (FBN-PACKERS-BEARS-NOTEBOOK/, expect by 2100 GMT/4 PM ET, The Sports Xchange, by Jeff Reynolds, 400 words) - - Week 10 preview: Panthers at Eagles Keys to the game, matchups and players to watch in the Week 10 Monday night game. (FBN-EAGLES-PANTHERS-NOTEBOOK/, expect by 2100 GMT/ 4 PM ET, The Sports Xchange, by Derek Harper, 400 words) - - Week 10 preview: 49ers at Saints Keys to the game, matchups and players to watch in Sunday's game at the Superdome. (FBN-SAINTS-49ERS-NOTEBOOK, expect by 2100 GMT/4 PM ET, The Sports Xchange, by Derek Harper, 400 words) - - Week 10 preview: Dolphins at Jets Keys to the game, matchups and players to watch in Sunday's game at Ford Field. (FBN-LIONS-DOLPHINS-NOTEBOOK/, expect by 2100 GMT/4 PM ET, The Sports Xchange, by Derek Harper, 400 words) - - NFL 2015 London slate: Dolphins-Jets, Bills-Jaguars, Lions-Chiefs Three teams are scheduled to make repeat appearances in London in 2015, including the Jacksonville Jaguars and Miami Dolphins. (FBN-DOLPHINS-NEWS/, moved, The Sports Xchange, 350 words) - - NFL roundup News and notes from around the league. (FBN-NOTEBOOK/, expect by 2345 GMT/7:45 PM ET, The Sports Xchange, 400 words) - - - - COLLEGE FOOTBALL Clemson at Wake Forest RALEIGH, N.C. - Clemson (6-2) is a heavy favorite looking to keep its ACC hopes alive with games remaining at Georgia Tech and their end-of-season rival South Carolina. (FBC-CLEMSON-WAKEFOREST-FIRSTLEDE-WRITETHRU/ (PIX), expect ASAP after the 0030 GMT/7:30 PM ET game, The Sports Xchange, 400-word first lede, 700-word writethru) - - Washington dismisses star cornerback Cornerback Marcus Peters is dismissed from the Washington football team after a practice altercation with an assistant coach. (FBC-WASHINGTON-NEWS/, moved, The Sports Xchange, 325 words) - - - - NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION The Sports Xchange covers all NBA games. Key matchup highlighted below. - - Spurs at Rockets HOUSTON - The second team in NBA history to open the season with five wins of 10-plus points, the Houston Rockets entertain NBA champion San Antonio. The Spurs have been masters of the close shave with two total wins by a combined three points this season. (BKN-ROCKETS-SPURS-FIRSTLEDE-WRITETHRU/ (PIX), The Sports Xchange, expect ASAP after the 0100 GMT/8 PM ET game, by MK Bower, 400-word first lede, 800-word writethru) - - Today's NBA schedule at a glance San Antonio at Houston, 8 PM ET Dallas at Portland, 10:30 PM ET - - NBA Roundup The latest moves and news from the NBA. (BKN-NOTEBOOK/, expect by 2200 GMT/6 PM ET, The Sports Xchange, 350 words) - - - - GOLF PGA Tour: Sanderson Farms Championship, Jackson, Miss. Austin set to launch title defense American Woody Austin, who has split his time between the PGA Tour and Champions Tour since turning 50 in January, defends the title he won in a playoff when this event was last held in July 2013. Among those competing at the Country Club of Jackson this week are ex-major champions Padraig Harrington, David Toms and Lucas Glover. (GOLF-PGA/ (PIX), expect end-of-day lead by 2330 GMT/6:30 PM ET, 300 words) - - - - MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL Marlins angling for long-term deal with Stanton Miami Marlins outfielder Giancarlo Stanton is negotiating with the team toward a long-term deal, but there is no certainty a deal will be reached. (BBO-MARLINS-NEWS/, moved, The Sports Xchange, 400 words) - - FEATURE: Pioneering James marvels as influence spreads far DUBLIN - For must of his 40 years spent analyzing and writing about baseball, Bill James, the godfather of the sport's data-driven "Moneyball" movement, was an outcast. This week the 65-year-old Boston Red Sox advisor shared the stage with technology CEOs a third his age at Europe's largest tech conference. (BASEBALL/JAMES (INTERVIEW), moved, by Padraic Halpin, 625 words) - - - - NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE The Sports Xchange covers all NHL games. Key matchups highlighted below. - - Oilers at Bruins BOSTON - The Bruins look for a fourth consecutive win and Edmonton, again without leading scorer Taylor Hall, is fighting to dodge a four-game losing streak. (HKN-BRUINS-OILERS-FIRSTLEDE-WRITETHRU/ (PIX), expect ASAP after the 0000 GMT/7 PM ET game, The Sports Xchange, 400-word first lede, 700-word writethru) - - Maple Leafs at Avalanche DENVER - Colorado stumbled out of the gates after serving as the biggest surprise in the NHL last season. The Avalanche (3-6-5) are in last place in the Central Division. Toronto ends a two-game road trip after losing at Phoenix. (HKN-AVALANCHE-MAPLELEAFS-FIRSTLEDE-WRITETHRU/ (PIX), expect ASAP after the 0200 GMT/9 PM ET game, The Sports Xchange, 400-word first lede, 700-word writethru) - - Today's NHL schedule at a glance Edmonton at Boston, 7 PM ET Florida at Philadelphia, 7 PM ET Minnesota at Ottawa, 7:30 PM ET Calgary at Tampa Bay, 7:30 PM ET New Jersey at St. Louis, 8 PM ET Pittsburgh at Winnipeg, 8 PM ET Nashville at Dallas, 8:30 PM ET Toronto at Colorado, 9 PM ET New York Islanders at Los Angeles, 10:30 PM ET Vancouver at San Jose, 10:30 PM ET - - NHL Roundup The latest moves and news from the NHL. (HKN-NOTEBOOK/, expect by 2200 GMT/6 PM ET, The Sports Xchange, 350 words) - - - - AUTO RACING Harvick feels at home at Phoenix Facing a win-or-else situation and given his druthers, Kevin Harvick would pick Phoenix International Raceway for the make-or-break ride. (CAR-SPRINT/, moved, The Sports Xchange, special from NASCAR Wire Service, 500 words) - - Driver Capsules: Lagano, Hamlin tied atop Chase Former points leader Jeff Gordon tumbled to fourth before fisticuffs broke out at Texas, leaving Denny Hamlin and Joey Lagano tied for first place and only two races remaining. (CAR-DRIVERCAPSULES/, moved, The Sports Xchange, 300 words for the eight playoff-participating drivers) - - - - JURISPRUDENCE Ex-NFL running back McClain arrested on drug charges Former two-time Pro Bowl NFL running back Le'Ron McClain is arrested on a felony charge of trafficking in synthetic drugs. (NFL-DRUGS/MCCLAIN (PIX), moved, 150 words) - - - - NORTH AMERICAN SPORTS Roundups of off-field developments in the major North American professional sports leagues. (Expect by 0000 GMT/8 PM ET, by The Sports Xchange, 400 words)
