Reuters U.S. Sports Schedule at 4 p.m. ET on Wednesday, July 27

07/27/2016 16:04

July 27 (Reuters) - Reuters U.S. sports schedule at 4 p.m. ET on Wednesday:

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NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE

Belichick: Patriots on to Garoppolo

Jimmy Garoppolo will prepare to start Sept. 11 at Arizona with Tom Brady suspended until Week 5, but New England Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels claims the starting job is to be determined in training camp. (FBN-PATRIOTS-GAROPPOLO-NEWS, moved, The Sports Xchange, 404 words)

Seahawks extend Carroll's contract

The Seattle Seahawks reached an agreement with coach Pete Carroll on a contract extension through 2019. (FBN-SEAHAWKS-CARROLL-NEWS, moved, The Sports Xchange, 365 words)

Unhappy campers: Chiefs without Berry, injured Charles, Houston

Training camp begins Friday for the Kansas City Chiefs, and it will start without co-MVP Eric Berry, one headliner in a host of ominous news for the team entering training camp. (FBN-BERRY-HOUSTON-CHIEFS-NEWS, moved, The Sports Xchange, 435 words)

49ers QB Kaepernick cleared to practice

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick has been medically cleared by his doctor to fully practice when training camp begins on Sunday. (FBN-KAEPERNICK-49ERS-NEWS, moved, The Sports Xchange, 325 words)

Jets, QB Fitzpatrick not talking

The New York Jets and free agent quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick are not talking about a contract as training camp opens Wednesday. (FBN-FITZPATRICK-JETS-NEWS, moved, The Sports Xchange, 348 words)

Panthers sign S Coleman to $17 mln extension

Safety Kurt Coleman signed a three-year contract extension with the Carolina Panthers. (FBN-COLEMAN-PANTHERS-NEWS, moved, The Sports Xchange, 335 words)

NFL notebook

News and notes from around the NFL. (FBN-NOTEBOOK, expect by 8 p.m. ET, The Sports Xchange, 400 words)

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MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL

MLB warns Puig over customized cleats

Major League Baseball has threatened to fine Los Angeles Dodgers right fielder Yasiel Puig if he wears customized cleats again. (BBO-DODGERS-NEWS, moved, The Sports Xchange, 245 words)

MLB notebook

News and notes from spring training. (BBO-NOTEBOOK, expect by 8 p.m. ET, The Sports Xchange, 400 words)

MLB roundup

Capsule recaps of all games on today's schedule. Will move as updated throughout the evening. (BBO-ROUNDUP, expect first version by 7 p.m. ET, The Sports Xchange, 400 words)

The Sports Xchange covers all MLB games (all times ET)

Washington at Cleveland 12:10 p.m.

Philadelphia at Miami 12:10 p.m.

San Diego at Toronto 12:37 p.m.

Detroit at Boston 1:35 p.m.

Tampa Bay at L.A. Dodgers 3:10 p.m.

Cincinnati at San Francisco 3:45 p.m.

Colorado at Baltimore 7:05 p.m.

Seattle at Pittsburgh 7:05 p.m.

St. Louis at N.Y. Mets 7:10 p.m.

Oakland at Texas 8:05 p.m.

Chi. White Sox at Chi. Cubs 8:05 p.m.

Arizona at Milwaukee 8:10 p.m.

Atlanta at Minnesota 8:10 p.m.

N.Y. Yankees at Houston 8:10 p.m.

L.A. Angels at Kansas City 8:15 p.m.

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NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION

NBA notebook

News and notes from around the NBA. (BKN-NOTEBOOK, expect by 7 p.m. ET, The Sports Xchange, 375 words)

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NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE

Red Wings sign G Mrazek before arbitration

The Detroit Red Wings agreed to terms with goaltender Petr Mrazek on a two-year contract worth $8 million. (HKN-REDWINGS-MRAZEK-NEWS, moved, The Sports Xchange, 300 words)

NHL notebook

News and notes from around the league. (HKN-NOTEBOOK, expect by 8 p.m. ET, The Sports Xchange, 400 words)

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GOLF

10 to watch: PGA Championship

Dustin Johnson and Jason Day, who has 11 under-par rounds in the PGA Championship, are among the 10 players to watch at Baltusrol Golf Club in Springfield Township, N.J. (GLF-PGA-10TOWATCH-ANALYSIS, expect by 9 p.m. ET, The Sports Xchange, by Tom LaMarre, 800 words)

Golf glance

Capsule previews of the week ahead in professional golf.

(GLF-PGA-PREVIEW, moved, The Sports Xchange, by Tom LaMarre, 600 words)

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AUTO RACING

Auto racing glance

Capsule previews of the week ahead in auto racing. (CAR-RACINGGLANCE-NEWS, moved, 1,200 words, The Sports Xchange)

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OLYMPICS

IAAF confirms ban on Russia track and field athletes in Rio

The global governing body for athletics on Wednesday stood behind its ban on Russia's track and field athletes competing at the Rio Olympics, effectively leaving all avenues explored in Moscow's attempts to get the team readmitted. (SPORT-DOPING/RUSSIA-IAAF (UPDATE 2), moved, 500 words)

Federations deciding if Russians can compete at Rio Games

We continue to bring you the latest developments after the International Olympic Committee chose not to ban Russia's entire team from the Rio Olympics over doping allegations. Individual federations are deciding whether Russians in their sport can compete. (SPORT-DOPING/RUSSIA, expect throughout, 500 words)

Also see: OLYMPICS-RIO-RUSSIA/ (FACTBOX)

Gymnastics-'Robots' Uchimura and Biles ready to roll

LONDON - The world's best gymnasts will be hoping the sweat and tears they have shed in training will provide them with the spark they need at the Olympics to pull the plug on two record-chasing champions who have been dubbed "robots." (OLYMPICS-RIO-GYMNASTICS/ (PREVIEW, PIX), moved, by Pritha Sarkar, 600 words)

Cycling-From yellow to gold, Froome eyes road to glory

LONDON - Chris Froome underlined his love of yellow with a third Tour de France triumph on Sunday, now the British rider has his eyes on Olympic glory alongside the golden sands of the Copacabana. (OLYMPICS-RIO-CYCLING-ROAD/ (PREVIEW, PIX), moved, by Martyn Herman, 600 words)

Table tennis-Selection issues highlight Chinese domination

SHANGHAI - China's table tennis team travel to Rio de Janeiro under a cloud of controversy as fans lament that even being the world champion does not guarantee a coveted Olympic singles spot in one of the world's most competitive sporting teams. (OLYMPICS-RIO-TABLETENNIS/ (PREVIEW, PIX), moved, by Brenda Goh, 400 words)

Equestrian-South American riders gain ground in Rio

SAO PAULO - In a sport long dominated by Europeans, South American riders will be out in force at the continent's first Olympic Games to be held in Rio de Janeiro's Deodoro area next month. (OLYMPICS-RIO-EQUESTRIAN/ (PREVIEW, PIX), moved, by Caroline Stauffer, 500 words)

Soccer-Brazil look to end wait for elusive gold

SAO PAULO - There are 28 sports at the Olympics but many home fans will be happy if the hosts win just one as their young soccer team seek to finally secure the only international title that has so far eluded Brazil. (OLYMPICS-RIO-SOCCER/ (PREVIEW, PIX), moved, by Andrew Downie, 400 words)

Boxing-New dawn for Olympic tournament, same old controversy

LONDON - Professional boxers will join amateurs in the ring for the first time in Olympic history in Rio but anyone hoping for box-office big hitters can think again with only three outright pros having qualified among the 250 men. (OLYMPICS-RIO-BOXING/ (PREVIEW, PIX), moved, by Alan Baldwin, 450 words)

Weightlifting-China poised to extend dominance

TOKYO - Weightlifting powerhouse China is set to extend its dominance in Rio de Janeiro after topping the medal table at every Olympics since the 2000 Sydney Games. (OLYMPICS-RIO-WEIGHTLIFTING/ (PREVIEW, PIX), moved, by Chris Gallagher, 400 words)

Water polo-Toughest sport in Rio?

A lung-busting mix of swimming, hockey and wrestling is how water polo players often describe their game, which has topped some lists of the world's toughest contact sports. (OLYMPICS-RIO-WATERPOLO/ (PREVIEW, PIX), moved, by Joshua Schneyer, 400 words)

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