Reuters Sports Schedule at 0600 GMT on Friday, July 29

07/29/2016 2:00

Reuters sports schedule at 0600 GMT on Friday (times GMT):

DOPING

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 throughout, 500 words)

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

OLYMPICS PREVIEWS

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)

GOLF

Ricoh Women's British Open (to 31)

Korean Lee carries three-shot lead into second round

WOBURN, England - South Korean Lee Mi-rim takes a three-stroke lead into the second round of the fourth and penultimate women's major of the year. (GOLF-LPGA/, expect throughout, by Tony Jimenez, 400 words)

PGA Championship (to 31)

Walker in lead but hears major footsteps

Texan Jimmy Walker leads the PGA Championship by one stroke heading into a rain-threatened second round, but close behind are major championship winners Henrik Stenson, Martin Kaymer and defending champion Jason Day at Baltusrol Golf Club. (GOLF-PGA/, expect by 1800 GMT/2 PM ET, by Larry Fine, 500 words)

Rocca wants Clarke to pick Molinari as a Ryder Cup wildcard

COVENTRY, England - Former European Ryder Cup player Costantino Rocca has urged captain Darren Clarke to consider the straight-driving Francesco Molinari as a wildcard pick for the match against the United States in September. (GOLF-RYDER/ROCCA-MOLINARI (INTERVIEW), expect by 1100 GMT/7 AM ET, by Tony Jimenez, 500 words)

SOCCER

We will bring you the latest team and transfer news from across the European leagues ahead of the new season and keep you up to date with all the major developments from the pre-season games. (SOCCER-COUNTRY-TEAM/, expect throughout)

TENNIS

ATP: Rogers Cup, Toronto (to 31)

Quarter-final action in Toronto

Swiss second seed Stan Wawrinka and Japanese third seed Kei Nishikori are in quarter-final action at the Rogers Cup. (TENNIS-MEN/TORONTO (PIX), expect by 0300 GMT/11:00 PM ET, 300 words)

WTA: Rogers Cup, Montreal (to 31)

Kerber, Halep eye semi-final berths

German second seed Angelique Kerber and Romanian fifth seed Simon Halep will bid to reach the semi-finals in Montreal. (TENNIS-WOMEN/MONTREAL (PIX), expect by 0300 GMT/11:00 PM ET, 300 words)

CRICKET

Sri Lanka v Australia, 1st test (to 30)

Mendis eyes maiden double century

Overnight Sri Lankan batsman Kusal Mendis will hope to comeplete his maiden test double century and help set Australia an improbable victory target when the fourth day's play begins at Pallekele. (CRICKET-SRI LANKA/, expect throughout, 350 words)

Zimbabwe vs New Zealand, first test (to Aug. 1)

New Zealand seek to compound misery for Zimbabwe

BULAWAYO - New Zealand, having bowled hosts Zimbabwe out for a paltry 164 on a flat batting wicket, resume day two of the first test at the Queen's Sports Club on 32 without loss, looking to build a sizeable first innings lead. (CRICKET-ZIMBABWE/, expect from 0930 GMT/5:30 AM ET, 300 words)

MOTOR RACING

German Formula One Grand Prix

Championship rivals hit the track for practice

HOCKENHEIM, Germany - Mercedes team mates and title rivals Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg will take to the track for the opening practice sessions. The pair are separated by just six points with Rosberg gunning to regain the championship lead at his home event. (MOTOR-F1-GERMANY/, expect by 1000 GMT/6 AM ET, by Abhishek Takle, 400 words)

BASEBALL

White Sox's Sale returns from ban

Chicago White Sox left-hander Chris Sale, in his first start since a five-game suspension for a pre-game outburst that saw him destroy team uniforms, seeks his Major League Baseball-leading 15th win of the season when he takes the mound versus the host Chicago Cubs in one of the nine games on the schedule. (BASEBALL-HIGHLIGHTS/, expect by 0600 GMT/2 AM ET, by The Sports Xchange, 800 words)

NORTH AMERICAN SPORTS

Roundups of off-field developments in the major North American professional sports leagues. (expect by 0000 GMT/8 PM ET, 500 words) (Asia desk editor: Ian Ransom)

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