Reuters U.S. Sports Schedule at 2:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday, August 23

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August 23 (Reuters) - Reuters U.S. sports schedule at 2:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday:

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NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE

Brady returns to practice, talks scissors, suspension

Tom Brady returned to practice from an excused absence and discussed last week's pregame scissors mishap and the upcoming four-game suspension to start the regular season. (FBN-PATRIOTS-BRADY-NEWS, expect by 2:30 p.m. ET, The Sports Xchange, 434 words)

Broncos quarterback situation remains muddled

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. - Denver Broncos quarterbacks Mark Sanchez and Trevor Siemian are still competing to the be the team's opening night starter. (FBN-BRONCOS-SANCHEZ-SIEMIAN-NEWS, moved, The Sports Xchange, 515 words)

Bucs rookie Aguayo not going to kick himself for missing

TAMPA, Fla. - Struggling Tampa Bay Buccaneers kicker Roberto Aguayo said he needs to stop "over-thinking" his mechanics during field goal and extra point tries. (FBN-BUCCANEERS-KICKER-NEWS, moved, The Sports Xchange, 488 words)

Cowboys WR Bryant concussed, to sit vs. Seattle

The preseason is likely over for Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant because of a concussion. (FBN-COWBOYS-BRYANT-CONCUSSION-NEWS, moved, The Sports Xchange, 325 words)

Browns not interested in Gordon trade

Josh Gordon has been cleared to play for the Browns after serving a four-week suspension to start the 2016 season, but teams are hoping to pry Gordon away from Cleveland before October. For now, the Browns aren't willing to listen to trade offers. (FBN-BROWNS-GORDON-NEWS, moved, The Sports Xchange, 391 words)

Ravens WR Perriman vows to play in opener

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Breshad Perriman expects to be on the field for the season opener on Sept. 11. (FBN-RAVENS-NEWS, moved, The Sports Xchange, 349 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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COLLEGE FOOTBALL

GIMINO:

Top tests for Top 25

Clemson's date with Florida State at Tallahassee in late October looks spooky and the Alabama-Auburn annual grudge match might be a trouble spot for the Crimson Tide. TSX college football insider Anthony Gimino outlines the biggest test on the schedule for all 25 teams in the debut preseason poll. (FBC-COLUMN-25TESTS, expect by 8 p.m. ET, The Sports Xchange, by Anthony Gimino, 950 words)

No, thanks: Michigan four-star DT decommits over card error

Four-star recruit Aubrey Solomon de-committed from Michigan after the Wolverines sent a thank you note addressed to another player in regards to attending an event Solomon knew nothing about. (FBC-MICHIGAN-RECRUIT, moved, The Sports Xchange, 388 words)

OL Brown latest LSU player to transfer

Offensive lineman George Brown Jr. is transferring from LSU. (FBC-LSU-BROWN-NEWS, moved, The Sports Xchange, 200 words)

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MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL

Tebow workout to draw at least 20 teams

Former Florida Gators and NFL quarterback Tim Tebow, 29, is holding a workout on Aug. 30 for Major League Baseball teams, and at least 20 are confirmed to attend. (BBO-TEBOW-NEWS, moved, The Sports Xchange, 350 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)

Houston at Pittsburgh 7:05 p.m.

Washington at Baltimore 7:05 p.m.

L.A. Angels at Toronto 7:07 p.m.

Kansas City at Miami 7:10 p.m.

Boston at Tampa Bay 7:10 p.m.

Texas at Cincinnati 7:10 p.m.

Detroit at Minnesota 8:10 p.m.

Colorado at Milwaukee 8:10 p.m.

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

N.Y. Mets at St. Louis 8:15 p.m.

Atlanta at Arizona 9:40 p.m.

Cleveland at Oakland 10:05 p.m.

N.Y. Yankees at Seattle 10:10 p.m.

San Francisco at L.A. Dodgers 10:10 p.m.

Chi. Cubs at San Diego 10:10 p.m.

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NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION

Lakers sign No. 2 pick Ingram

Los Angeles Lakers rookie Brandon Ingram, the second overall pick in the 2016 NBA Draft, signed with the team on Tuesday. (BKN-LAKERS-INGRAM-NEWS, moved, The Sports Xchange, 250 words)

Bucks finalize deal with PG Terry

Jason Terry finalized a one-year deal with the Milwaukee Bucks. (BKN-BUCKS-TERRY-NEWS, moved, The Sports Xchange, 145 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

Couture in, Benn out for Team Canada

San Jose Sharks forward Logan Couture has been added to Team Canada to replace injured Jamie Benn. (HKN-SHARKS-NEWS-COUTURE-BENN, moved, The Sports Xchange, 240 words)

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

PGA Tour's FedExCup playoffs, The Barclays (to 28)

Top players head to Bethpage Black

FARMINGDALE, New York - Olympic champion Justin Rose and British Open winner Henrik Stenson are among the contenders expected to hold news conferences ahead of Thursday's start of The Barclays, the first event of the FedExCup playoffs. (GOLF-PGA/FEDEXCUP, expect by 2 p.m. ET, by Larry Fine, 350 words)

10 to Watch: Barclays

Ryder Cup points are a prevailing subplot at the Barclays, with the likes of J.B. Holmes and Bubba Watson outside the top 8 and automatic berths. (GLF-PGA-10TOWATCH-ANALYSIS, expect by 8 p.m. ET, The Sports Xchange, by Tom LaMarre, 1,200 words)

COLLEGE BASKETBALL

Oregon F Brooks out indefinitely

Star junior forward Dillon Brooks is out indefinitely for Oregon after foot surgery. (FBC-OREGON-BROOKS-NEWS, moved, The Sports Xchange, 348 words)

Providence coach Cooley undergoes back surgery

Providence coach Ed Cooley underwent back surgery earlier this week to repair a herniated disc, but is expected to be on the sideline Nov. 14 when the Friars open the season. (FBC-

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