Reuters U.S. Sports Schedule at 2:30 PM ET on Friday, July 29

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July 29 (Reuters) - Reuters U.S. sports schedule at 2:30 PM ET on Friday:

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NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE

Colts QB Luck declares himself 100 percent

ANDERSON, Ind. -- It didn't take long for Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck to let everybody know about his physical condition heading into the start of training camp. (FBN-COLTS-LUCK-NEWS, moved, The Sports Xchange, 630 words)

Panthers trying to overcome runner-up curse

SPARTANBURG, S.C. -- The Super Bowl hangover that routinely affects the losing team has already been talked about ad nauseam in the five months since the Carolina Panthers got back from San Francisco, the site of last season's big game. (FBN-PANTHERS-SUPERBOWLHANGOVER-NEWS, moved, The Sports Xchange, 511 words)

Dolphins DE Jordan reinstated by NFL on conditional basis

The NFL has reinstated Miami Dolphins defensive end Dion Jordan on a conditional basis following his yearlong suspension for violations of the substance-abuse policy. (FBN-DOLPHINS-NEWS, moved, The Sports Xchange, 350 words)

Falcons turn page on 8-8 season

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. -- The Atlanta Falcons wiped the slate clean. The know they must rebound from their convoluted 8-8 season of 2015. (FBN-FALCONS-CAMPOPEN-NEWS, moved, The Sports Xchange, 522 words)

Broncos LB Ware dealing with achy back

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. -- Outside linebacker DeMarcus Ware said he was at 70 percent during the playoffs last winter, when he had 3.5 sacks in the Denver Broncos' three postseason wins. (FBN-BRONCOS-WARE-NEWS, moved, The Sports Xchange, 350 words) ALSO: Sanchez shines in opening practice (FBN-BRONCOS-QUARTERBACKS-NEWS, moved, The Sports Xchange, 339 words)

Eagles sign RB Sproles to one-year extension

The Philadelphia Eagles signed running back and return specialist Darren Sproles to a one-year, $4.5 million contract extension Friday. (FBN-EAGLES-SPROLES-NEWS, moved, The Sports Xchange, 315 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

Marlins acquire RHPs Cashner, Rea from Padres

The Miami Marlins acquired right-hander starters Andrew Cashner and Colin Rea from the San Diego Padres in a seven-player trade. (BBO-MARLINS-TRADE-NEWS, moved, The Sports Xchange, 300 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)

Seattle at Chi. Cubs 2:20 p.m.

Baltimore at Toronto 7:07 p.m.

St. Louis at Miami 7:10 p.m.

N.Y. Yankees at Tampa Bay 7:10 p.m.

Oakland at Cleveland 7:10 p.m.

Colorado at N.Y. Mets 7:10 p.m.

Houston at Detroit 7:10 p.m.

Philadelphia at Atlanta 7:35 p.m.

Kansas City at Texas 8:05 p.m.

Chi. White Sox at Minnesota 8:10 p.m.

Pittsburgh at Milwaukee 8:10 p.m.

Boston at L.A. Angels 10:05 p.m.

Arizona at L.A. Dodgers 10:10 p.m.

Washington at San Francisco 10:15 p.m.

Cincinnati at San Diego 10:40 p.m.

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NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION

Nuggets, Pacers to square off in London on Jan. 12

The Denver Nuggets and Indiana Pacers will travel to London for a regular-season game at The O2 Arena on Jan. 12, 2017. (BKN-NUGGETS-PACERS-LONDON-NEWS, moved, The Sports Xchange, 175 words)

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

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

Walker runs to early lead at PGA Championship

SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP, N.J. - Coverage of the second round of the PGA Championship, where Jimmy Walker shot 5-under 65 to grab the first round lead at Baltusrol Golf Club. (GLF-PGA-FIRSTLEDE-WRITETHRU, expect bulletin by 3 p.m. ET, The Sports Xchange, by Gethin Coolbaugh, 800 words)

Miram Lee fires opening 62 in Women's British Open

Coverage of the second round of the Women's British Open. Miram Lee carded a 62 to open the tournament at Milton Keynes, England, and leads at 10-under par. (GLF-LPGA-RECAP, expect by 3 p.m. ET, The Sports Xchange, 300 words)

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AUTO RACING

Pocono notebook

The latest turns around the track at the Tricky Triangle. (CAR-NOTEBOOK, expect by 7 p.m. ET, The Sports Xchange, special from NASCAR Wire Service, 500 words)

Auto Racing Glance

Previewing the weekend ahead in auto racing. (CAR-RACINGGLANCE-NEWS, moved, 1,200 words, The Sports Xchange)

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FIGHTING

UFC 201: Lawler to build on MMA legend

If the fight promotion business is all about selling sizzle, then Robbie Lawler is a slab of raw steak. (FBC-FIGHTING-LAWLER-UFC201-NEWS, moved, 300 words, The Sports Xchange)

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OLYMPICS

Golf-Few stars left to shine in men's field

SAN FRANCISCO - Sweden's Henrik Stenson and the United States' Bubba Watson will be vying for a gold medal in golf's return to the Olympics after 112 years, an event with less buzz than many in the sport had hoped for due to some high-profile no-shows. (OLYMPICS-RIO-GOLF/MEN (PREVIEW, PIX), moved, by Liana B. Baker, 400 words)

Taekwondo-Martial art mixes it up at Rio

MELBOURNE - Taekwondo's battle for relevance at the Olympics continues at the Rio de Janeiro Games, with tournament organizers introducing colored pants and a mixed martial arts flavor in a bid to spice up the competition. (OLYMPICS-RIO-TAEKWONDO/ (PREVIEW, PIX), moved, by Ian Ransom, 400 words)

Shooting-Finger on trigger, eye on legacy for Rio shooters

NEW DELHI - Cementing legacy will be on the mind of a select group of elite shooters, including an American trio, when they arrive at next month's Rio Games all gun blazing. (OLYMPICS-RIO-SHOOTING/ (PREVIEW, PIX), moved, by Amlan Chakraborty, 400 words)

Fencing-Sabres rattle as U.S.-Russian rivalry hits Rio

SAO PAULO - Olympic fencing in Rio de Janeiro promises dramatic duels in a storied rivalry. Russia and the United States have brought many of the hottest hands in the sport, stepping out of the shadow of traditional powerhouses such as France and Italy. (OLYMPICS-RIO-FENCING/ (PREVIEW, PIX), moved, by Brad Haynes, 400 words)

Rowing-'Sure things' could highlight rowing in Rio

WELLINGTON - Elite level sport rarely produces 'sure things' but the New Zealand men's pair will hope to justify that label when the rowing gets underway at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics. (OLYMPICS-RIO-ROWING/ (PREVIEW, PIX), moved, 400 words)

Canoeing-Canoeists look to paddle out of doping wake

Gold medals in the sprint canoe events in Rio are up for grabs after a doping scandal barred some of the sport's most dominant athletes from competing. (OLYMPICS-RIO-CANOE/ (PREVIEW, PIX), moved, by Amy Tennery, 300 words)

Hockey-Australia the team to beat at Rio

MUMBAI - Germany might be the twice Olympic champions defending their title in men's field hockey but top-ranked Australia will be the team to beat at next month's Rio Games. (OLYMPICS-RIO-HOCKEY/ (PREVIEW, PIX), moved, by Sudipto Ganguly, 400 words)

Wrestling-Dominant Japan duo put women in the spotlight

SYDNEY - With Japanese grapplers Saori Yoshida and Kaori Icho on course for fourth successive gold medals in their respective classes, it is perhaps appropriate that women wrestlers will have more chance to shine on the mat at the Rio Olympics. (OLYMPICS-RIO-WRESTLING/ (PREVIEW, PIX), moved, by Nick Mulvenney, 400 words)

Federations decide 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 updates throughout, 500 words)

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