Reuters U.S. Sports Schedule at 2:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, August 24

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August 24 (Reuters) - Reuters U.S. sports schedule at 2:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday:

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NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE

NFL Showtime: Names to know in penultimate preseason games

Frank Cooney points to players to watch in Week 3, known as the dress rehearsal game for most starters. Nine games are on national television Thursday through Sunday. (FBN-SHOWTIME-COLUMN, moved, The Sports Xchange, by Frank Cooney, 1,494 words)

Patriots parting with oft-injured C Stork

Bryan Stork was informed he will be released by the New England Patriots. The former starter has battled injuries recently. (FBN-PATRIOTS-STORK-NEWS, moved, The Sports Xchange, 250 words)

Steelers LB Harrison, NFL to meet Thursday

Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker James Harrison will meet with NFL investigators on Thursday over the Al-Jazeera report that linked him to performance-enhancing drugs. (FBN-STEELERS-HARRISON-NEWS, moved, The Sports Xchange, 345 words)

Giants co-owner Mara fesses up on Josh Brown

New York Giants co-owner John Mara said the franchise was aware of Josh Brown's domestic violence incident and indicated the team will stick with the veteran kicker, whose wife alleges at least 20 violent incidents occurred. (FBN-GIANTS-MARA-BROWN-NEWS, expect by 3:45 p.m. ET, The Sports Xchange, by Patti Traina, 350 words)

Chargers go public with lower offer to holdout Bosa

First-round pick Joey Bosa remained a holdout on Wednesday, turning down what the San Diego Chargers announced was their "best offer." With the regular season approaching, the Chargers plan to reduce the offer. (FBN-CHARGERS-BOSA-NEWS, expect by 3:30 p.m. ET, The Sports Xchange, 350 words)

Elway, Arians to join competition committee

Outspoken Arizona Cardinals coach Bruce Arians and Denver Broncos president/general manager John Elway are joining the NFL's competition committee. (FBN-COMPETITIONCOMMITEE-NEWS, moved, The Sports Xchange, 350 words)

NFL team reports

Live reports from team headquarters ahead of preseason Week 3, which should feature plenty of face time for starters. Coverage to include reports on the Seattle Seahawks, Cleveland Browns, Carolina Panthers, Green Bay Packers, New England Patriots, Pittsburgh Steelers, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Washington Redskins and Cincinnati Bengals. (FBN-TEAMNAME-NEWS, starting at 6 p.m. ET, The Sports Xchange, 400-500 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, moved, The Sports Xchange, by Anthony Gimino, 950 words)

Cal, Hawaii primed to CFB grand opening in Australia

Posing for pictures at the Opera House and snapping selfies with Marshawn Lynch. For the Cal Bears and Hawaii Rainbow Warriors, it's anything but a typical game week in Sydney, Australia, where the teams open the 2016 college football season. (FBC-CAL-HAWAII-OPENER, moved, The Sports Xchange, 388 words)

Virginia's Benkert claims starting QB job

East Carolina transfer Kurt Benkert was named starting quarterback at Virginia over incumbent starter and fifth-year senior Matt Johns, as well as Connor Brewer. (FBC-VIRGINIA-BENKERT-STARTINGQB-NEWS, moved, The Sports Xchange, 367 words)

Maryland names Hills top QB

Senior Perry Hills was named Maryland's starting quarterback for the season opener on Sept. 3. (FBC-MARYLAND-HILLS-STARTINGQB-NEWS, moved, The Sports Xchange, 330 words)

Ex-Illinois coach Beckman now volunteer assistant at UNC

Former Illinois head coach Tim Beckman has become a volunteer assistant coach on defense at North Carolina. (FBC-NORTHCAROLINA-BECKMAN-NEWS, moved, The Sports Xchange, 311 words)

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MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL

Hurt continues for Mets with LHP Niese hitting DL

The New York Mets placed left-hander Jonathon Niese on the disabled list with a left knee injury after his early exit Tuesday night. (BBO-METS-NIESE-NEWS, moved, The Sports Xchange, 365 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 12:35 p.m.

Colorado at Milwaukee 2:10 p.m.

Cleveland at Oakland 3:35 p.m.

N.Y. Yankees at Seattle 3:40 p.m.

Chi. Cubs at San Diego 3:40 p.m.

Baltimore at Washington 7:05 p.m.

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

Texas at Cincinnati 7:10 p.m.

Kansas City at Miami 7:10 p.m.

Boston at Tampa Bay 7:10 p.m.

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

Detroit at Minnesota 8:10 p.m.

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

Atlanta at Arizona 9:40 p.m.

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

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NBA

NBA notebook

News and notes from around the NBA. (BKN-NOTEBOOK, expect by 7 p.m. ET, The Sports Xchange, 375 words)

NHL

Senators re-sign Ceci for two years, $5.6M

Restricted free agent defenseman Cody Ceci will continue to play for his hometown team. (HKN-SENATORS-CECI-NEWS, moved, The Sports Xchange, 199 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

Big guns prepare for start of FedEx Cup playoffs

World number one Jason Day is among the players scheduled to speak to the media on the eve of the Barclays, the first of four FedEx Cup playoff events on the PGA Tour. (GOLF-PGAFEDEXCUP/, expect by 7 p.m. ET, 450 words)

Ryder on line as playoffs begin at Barclays

Jim Furyk is among the golfers hitting the playoffs this week at the Barclays with Ryder Cup standings on his mind. (GLF-PGA-PREVIEW, expect by 8 p.m. ET, The Sports Xchange, 400 words)

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AUTO RACING

Auto Racing Glance

Capsule previews of the week ahead in auto racing. (CAR-PREVIEW-GLANCE, moved, The Sports Xchange, 728 words)

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