Reuters U.S. Sports Schedule at 2:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday, August 9

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August 9 (Reuters) - Reuters U.S. sports schedule at 2:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday:

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OLYMPICS

Olympics organizers will appeal judge's protester ruling

Olympics organizers said they are appealing a Brazilian federal judge's ruling that would allow spectators to display political banners and slogans inside Games' venues, arguing that stadiums should be kept free of the political crisis dividing the South American country. (OLYMPICS-RIO/POLITICS (UPDATE 1, PIX, TV, moved, 455 words)

Brazilian Rugby 7 player's gay marriage proposal at medal ceremony

Brazilian women's rugby player Isadora Cerullo melted hearts when she accepted a marriage proposal from her girlfriend at the medals ceremony for the first Olympic rugby sevens competition, raising awareness of same-sex marriage in the conservative country. (OLYMPICS-RIO-RUGBY-W/ (UPDATE 1, PIX, TV), moved at 1:51 p.m., 350 words)

China ditches gold medal obsession

RIO DE JANEIRO - A drought of gold medals in the first few days of the Olympics is leading China to reflect on its past obsession with the titles, with many concurring that being champion is no longer everything. (OLYMPICS-RIO-CHINA/(PIX), moved at 12:34 p.m., 629 words)

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NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE

Steelers' Big Ben aiming at new targets

LATROBE, Pa. - In the Pittsburgh Steelers preseason opener against the visiting Detroit Lions on Friday (7 p.m.), they will get a first glance at how the offense will look without receiver Martavis Bryant and tight end Heath Miller, two key cogs in the unit last season. (FBN-STEELERS-NEWS, moved, The Sports Xchange, 529 words)

NFL exec takes blame for HOF Game cancellation

NFL Executive Vice President Troy Vincent has accepted responsibility for the poor field conditions that led to the cancellation of Sunday's Hall of Fame Game. (FBN-PACKERS-COLTS-NEWS-VINCENT, moved, The Sports Xchange, 324 words).

Patriots WR Edelman leaves practice with injury

New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman left Tuesday morning's practice with an apparent injury to his lower left leg. (FBN-PATRIOTS-NEWS-EDELMAN-INJURED, moved, The Sports Xchange, 248 words).

Former O-lineman, coach Yarno dies of cancer

Former NFL offensive lineman and assistant coach George Yarno died after a lengthy battle with stomach cancer. He was 58. (FBN-JAGUARS-NEWS-YARNO-DEATH, moved, The Sports Xchange, 240 words).

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COLLEGE FOOTBALL

LSU loses two defenders for season

LSU defensive lineman Christian LaCouture and outside linebacker Isaiah Washington have both been ruled out for the 2016 due to injuries suffered in non-contact workouts. (FBC-LSU-NEWS-INJURIES, moved, The Sports Xchange, 308 words)

Purdue hires Bobinski as athletic director

Purdue hired Mike Bobinski as athletic director to replace the retiring Morgan Burke. Bobinski, who held the same position at Georgia Tech, hopes to be involved in Purdue's program before the school's first football game on Sept. 3. (FBC-PURDUE-NEWS-ATHLETIC-DIRECTOR, moved, The Sports Xchange, 229 words)

TCU signs Patterson to contract extension

TCU football coach Gary Patterson had his contract extended through the 2022 season on Tuesday. (FBC-TCU-NEWS-PATTERSON, moved, The Sports Xchange, 167 words)

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MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL

Former NFL QB Tebow plans to pursue baseball career

Former NFL quarterback Tim Tebow is now pursuing a career in professional baseball and will hold a workout for major league teams later this month, according to agents Jimmy Sexton and Nick Khan. (BBO-NEWS-TEBOW, moved, The Sports Xchange, 289 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., The Sports Xchange, 400 words)

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

Texas at Colorado 3:10 p.m.

Cleveland at Washington 7:05 p.m.

San Diego at Pittsburgh 7:05 p.m.

Tampa Bay at Toronto 7:07 p.m.

San Francisco at Miami 7:10 p.m.

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

N.Y. Yankees at Boston 7:10 p.m.

L.A. Angels at Chi. Cubs 8:05 p.m.

Atlanta at Milwaukee 8:10 p.m.

Houston at Minnesota 8:10 p.m.

Chi. White Sox at Kansas City 8:15 p.m.

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

Baltimore at Oakland 10:05 p.m.

Detroit at Seattle 10:10 p.m.

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

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NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION

Warriors tab ex-player Green as assistant coach

The Golden State Warriors named Willie Green an assistant coach on Tuesday. Green, a 12-year veteran who concluded his playing career in 2014-15, will serve as assistant coach/player development under Steve Kerr. (BKN-WARRIORS-NEWS-GREEN, moved, The Sports Xchange, 121 words)

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NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE

Blues to host Blackhawks in Winter Classic

The Chicago Blackhawks and St. Louis Blues will add another illustrious chapter to their storied rivalry when they square off in the annual NHL Winter Classic next season. (BKN-BLUES-BLACKHAWKS-NEWS-WINTER-CLASSIC, moved, The Sports Xchange, 356 words)

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GOLF

Furyk wins Payne Stewart Award

Jim Furyk, fresh off a PGA record round of 58, was named winner of the Payne Stewart Award on Tuesday. The honor is annually awarded to the golfer who "best exemplifies the values of character, charity and sportsmanship." (GLF-NEWS-FURYK, moved, The Sports Xchange, 421 words)

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TENNIS

Americans in action in Los Cabos

Play gets underway at the rain-delayed Abierto Mexicano Los Cabos, where Americans Austin Krajicek and Noah Rubin are scheduled to be in action. (GLF-TENNIS-LOSCABOS, final singles match not to start before 9 p.m., The Sports Xchange, 250 words)

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