Reuters U.S. Sports Schedule at 2 p.m. ET on Friday, August 5

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August 5 (Reuters) - Reuters U.S. sports schedule at 2 p.m. ET on Friday:

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NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE

Stabler: Natural-born ambassador for the game

CANTON, Ohio -- Since Ken Stabler was selected last February as a seniors candidate, there has been a flood of commentary saying how it was long overdue ... and often adding that at least he is indeed finally in the Hall of Fame. Sadly, this misses the point as much as the HOF will miss the singular touch Stabler brought to the game he loved. (FBN-RAIDERS-COLUMN-COONEY-STABLER, moved, The Sports Xchange, By Frank Cooney, 1,051 words).

HALL OF FAME CONTENT FROM TSX:

Wednesday: Howard Balzer - Pace was unsung foundation for "Greatest Show on Turf" (moved)

Thursday: Miller: Favre's induction begins run on quarterbacks (moved)

Saturday: Howard Balzer, induction ceremony story

Sunday: Hall of Fame Game recap

Dolphins RB Foster makes good first impression

DAVIE, Fla. - Running back Arian Foster, who is recovering from a season-ending Achilles injury, is emerging as the most complete and best all-around back on the Miami Dolphins' roster. Coaches like Foster's skill set and veteran savvy. (FBN-DOLPHINS-NOTEBOOK, moved, The Sports Xchange, 1,006 words).

Dog days still to come for Eagles' Martin

PHILADELPHIA - Eagles defensive tackle Mike Martin has a dream. He wants to become the first person to win a Super Bowl title and best in show at the Westminster Kennel Club. (FBN-EAGLES-NEWS-MARTIN, moved, The Sports Xchange, 338 words).

Green appears to be Broncos' top tight end

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. - The Denver Broncos need someone to step up at tight end, a position coach Gary Kubiak said was "just a little bit behind" when camp began. Virgil Green might finally be ready for the task. (FBN-BRONCOS-NEWS-GREEN, moved, The Sports Xchange, 761 words).

Jags DE Fowler back in form after lost season

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Defensive end Dante Fowler Jr. continues to make an impressive showing in the Jacksonville Jaguars' training camp. Fowler missed all of last season due to a torn ACL, sustained just days after the Jaguars had made him the No. 3 overall pick in the 2015 draft. (FBN-BRONCOS-NEWS-GREEN, moved, The Sports Xchange, 1,348 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

Yankees' Teixeira expected to retire at end of season

New York Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira is expected to announce his retirement effective at the end of the season, according to reports on Friday. (BBO-YANKEES-NEWS-TEIXEIRA, moved, The Sports Xchange, 173 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)

San Francisco at Washington 7:05 p.m.

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

Cincinnati at Pittsburgh 7:05 p.m.

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

Minnesota at Tampa Bay 7:10 p.m.

Texas at Houston 8:10 p.m.

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

Atlanta at St. Louis 8:15 p.m.

oronto at Kansas City 8:15 p.m.

Miami at Colorado 8:40 p.m.

Milwaukee at Arizona 9:40 p.m.

Chi. Cubs at Oakland 10:05 p.m.

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

L.A. Angels at Seattle 10:10 p.m.

Philadelphia at San Diego 10:40 p.m.

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AUTO RACING

Watkins Glen notebook

WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. -- The latest turns around the track ahead of the road course race with big Chase implications. (CAR-NOTEBOOK, expect by 7 p.m. ET, The Sports Xchange, special from NASCAR Wire Service, 500 words)

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GOLF

PGA Tour: Travelers Championship, Cromwell, Connecticut (to 7)

Taylor in three-way tie for lead, Watson three back

Americans Vaughn Taylor, Andrew Loupe and Jerry Kelly take a joint one-shot lead into the second round after opening with six-under-par 64s at TPC River Highlands. Twice champion Bubba Watson launched his title defense with a 67. (GOLF-PGA/, expect by 8:30 p.m. ET, 350 words)

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TENNIS

BB&T Atlanta Open

No. 2 seed Nick Kyrgios is alive on one half of the draw at the BB&T Atlanta Open, while four Americans will square off in the quarterfinals on the other side on Friday. (TENNIS-ATP-ATLANTA, final singles match not to start before 8 p.m. ET, The Sports Xchange, 300 words)

Brasil Tennis Cup

No. 2 seed Irina-Camelia Begu takes on No. 6 seed Timea Babos bin the final of the Brasil Tennis Cup in Florianapolis. (TENNIS-WTA-BRASIL, expect asap after conclusion of scheduled 11 a.m. match, The Sports Xchange, 300 words)

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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 pre-season games. (SOCCER-COUNTRY-TEAM/, expect throughout)

MLS Recaps New York City FC at San Jose 11:00 p.m. ET

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RIO OLYMPICS

The Rio Games start 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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