Reuters U.S. Sports Schedule at 2:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, August 3

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August 3 (Reuters) - Reuters U.S. sports schedule at 2:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday:

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NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE

Pace was unsung foundation for "Greatest Show on Turf"

CANTON, Ohio -- Despite a group of other-worldly offensive talent, the St. Louis Rams' offensive juggernaut known as "The Greatest Show on Turf" would not have been possible without left tackle Orlando Pace. This weekend, Pace will take his rightful place in Canton when he is enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. (FBN-COLUMN-RAMS-HALL-PACE, moved, The Sports Xchange, By Howard Balzer, 941 words).

UPCOMING HALL OF FAME CONTENT:

Thursday: Ira Miller on Brett Favre's legacy

Friday: Frank Cooney on Ken Stabler

Saturday: Howard Balzer, induction ceremony story

Sunday: Hall of Fame Game recap

Romo senses urgency, opportunity in 14th training camp

OXNARD, Calif. - Quarterback Tony Romo and receiver Dez Bryant are back on the field together for the first time on a regular basis since 2014. The Cowboys are hoping that means a return to the offense and success of 2014 as well, when Dallas went 12-4 and claimed the NFC East title. (FBN-COWBOYS-NEWS-ROMO, moved, The Sports Xchange, 779 words) ALSO: Cowboys consider Foles as backup QB option (FBN-COWBOYS-NEWS-MOORE-FOLES, moved, The Sports Xchange, 328 words)

Falcons hope Freeney arrives in a rush

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. - Atlanta had 19 sacks last season, which ranked last in the NFL. In fact, the Falcons' pass rush has finished 30th, 31st and 32nd, respectively, in sacks over the past three seasons. Dwight Freeney, 36, had eight sacks with Arizona last season and should help with the development of second-year linebacker/defensive end Vic Beasley. (FBN-FALCONS-NEWS-FREENEY-BEASLEY, moved, The Sports Xchange, 871 words)

Rookie QB Lynch making steady progress in Broncos camp

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. - Paxton Lynch is going through the expected growing pains of a rookie quarterback, but the Broncos' first-round pick is earning praise from coach Gary Kubiak for his quick growth. (FBN-BRONCOS-NEWS-LYNCH, expect by 2:45 p.m. ET, The Sports Xchange, 700 words)

Rams RB Mason admitted to hospital in July

Los Angeles Rams running back Tre Mason, who has been out of the touch with the team for seven months, was admitted to a hospital in late July after his mother called police in South Florida. (FBN-RAMS-NEWS-MASON, moved, The Sports Xchange, 391 words)

Vick hoping for one final season in NFL

Quarterback Michael Vick believes he can still compete in the NFL and is hoping for one final season at age 36. The four-time Pro Bowl selection has been training four days a week in Florida with a personal trainer and a quarterbacks coach. (FBN-STEELERS-NEWS-VICK, moved, The Sports Xchange, 331 words)

Jackson retires from ESPN after 29 years

NFL analyst Tom Jackson will retire after 29 years with ESPN, the network announced on Wednesday. (FBN-NEWS-JACKSON-ESPN, moved, The Sports Xchange, 272 words)

Bucs sign OL Hauptmann, waive QB LeFevour

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers signed offensive lineman Caylin Hauptmann on Wednesday, adding depth to the line. The Bucs also waived No. 4 quarterback Dan LeFevour to make room on the roster. (FBN-BUCCANEERS-NEWS-ROSTERMOVES, moved, The Sports Xchange, 208 words)

NFL Notebook

News and notes from around the league. (FBN-ROUNDUP, expect by 7 p.m. ET, The Sports Xchange, 350 words)

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MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL

Cardinals place LHP Lyons on DL with ailing knee

The St. Louis Cardinals placed left-handed relief pitcher Tyler Lyons on the 15-day disabled Wednesday with a right knee stress reaction. (BBO-CARDINALS-NEWS-LYONS-KIEKHEFER, moved, The Sports Xchange, 156 words)

White Sox place OF Tilson on DL

The Chicago White Sox placed newly acquired outfielder Charlie Tilson on the 15-day disabled list Wednesday with a strained left hamstring. (BBO-SOX-NEWS-TILSON, moved, The Sports Xchange, 138 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)

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

Washington at Arizona 3:40 p.m.

Milwaukee at San Diego 3:40 p.m.

N.Y. Mets at N.Y. Yankees 7:05 p.m.

San Francisco at Philadelphia 7:05 p.m.

Texas at Baltimore 7:05 p.m.

Chi. White Sox at Detroit 7:10 p.m.

Minnesota at Cleveland 7:10 p.m.

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

Pittsburgh at Atlanta 7:10 p.m.

Kansas City at Tampa Bay 7:10 p.m.

Toronto at Houston 8:10 p.m.

L.A. Dodgers at Colorado 8:40 p.m.

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

Boston at Seattle 10:10 p.m.

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GOLF

Travelers Championship

Focus hasn't always been Bubba Watson's forte, but with the Olympics next week and Ryder Cup points on the line, he showed up in Cromwell, Conn., this week for more than a ceremonial defense of his Travelers Championship title. (GLF-PGA-PREVIEW-TRAVELERS, expect by 2:30 p.m. ET, The Sports Xchange, 813 words)

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AUTO RACING

Auto Racing Glance

Preview of this weekend's auto racing action, including the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Cheez-It 355 at Watkins Glen. (CAR-SPRINT-XFINITY-PREVIEW-RACINGGLANCE, moved, The Sports Xchange, 1,399 words)

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TENNIS

BB&T Atlanta Open

Americans Donald Young and Tim Smyczek square off in one of Wednesday's four matches at the BB&T Atlanta Open, where Taylor Fritz will also take on fellow American Bjorn Fratangelo. (TENNIS-ATP-ATLANTA, final singles match not to start before 7 p.m. ET, The Sports Xchange, 300 words)

Brasil Tennis Cup

Timea Babos earned the first semifinal spot at the Brasil Tennis Cup with an upset of fourth-ranked Jelena Ostapenko, and the final three spots will be determined on Wednesday. (TENNIS-WTA-BRASIL, final singles match not to start before 5:00 p.m. ET, The Sports Xchange, 300 words)

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SOCCER

Wednesday MLS Recap

Toronto FC vs. Real Salt Lake 7:00 p.m.

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RIO OLYMPICS

The Rio Games start on Friday with a spectacular opening ceremony and our team of reporters will bring you all the latest news from the global sporting showpiece. (OLYMPICS-RIO-SPORT/)

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