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Updated : Jul 13, 2017, 12:24 AM IST
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MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
RUBIN: Sizing up the second half
MLB columnist Roger Rubin breaks down the second-half race and divides the pretenders from the contenders two weeks before the trade deadline. (BBO-COLUMN-SECONDHALF, expect by 6:15 p.m. ET, The Sports Xchange, by Roger Rubin, 900 words)
Streaking Astros set sights on finish
MIAMI – A glance at the standings suggests the Houston Astros might be the team to beat in the American League. The star-laden roster of homegrown talent is focused on being more than a first-half success story. (BBO-ASTROS-ANALYSIS, expect by 3:30 p.m. ET, The Sports Xchange, by Walter Villa, 800 words)
Veterans steal All-Star spotlight from new guard
MIAMI – Storylines prior to the 88th All-Star Game on Tuesday focused on the new guard of sluggers, from Aaron Judge and his prodigious power with the Yankees to Dodgers hotshot outfielder Cody Bellinger. But it was the old guard that delivered at Marlins Stadium. (BBO-ANALYSIS-ALLSTARGAMEVETERANS, moved, The Sports Xchange, by Walter Villa, 650 words)
MLB notebook
News and notes from around the league. (MLB-NOTEBOOK, expect by 8 p.m. ET, by The Sports Xchange, 400 words)
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COLLEGE FOOTBALL
SEC Media Days: Who can beat Alabama?
CFB analyst Anthony Gimino tackles the decade-long question centered around the behemoth of the Southeastern Conference: Who can take down SEC frontrunner and perennial title contender Alabama? (FBC-ALABAMA-NEWS-SECMEDIADAYS, expect by 6:30 p.m. ET, The Sports Xchange, by Anthony Gimino, 600 words)
Fitzpatrick next in Alabama's first-rate secondary pipeline to pros
Cornerback Minkah Fitzpatrick is the next defensive back up in the Alabama secondary ready to roll into the NFL. (FBC-ALABAMA-NEWS-FITZPATRICK, expect by 4 p.m. ET, The Sports Xchange, by Anthony Gimino, 545 words)
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NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION
Report: Rockets, Knicks zero in on Melo swap
Carmelo Anthony is willing to waive his no-trade clause to join the Houston Rockets, and the New York Knicks are ramping up their efforts to oblige. (NBA-ROCKETS-KNICKS-ANTHONY-TRADE, moved, The Sports Xchange, 443 words)
Cavs land Turkish F Osman
The Cleveland Cavaliers and Turkish forward Cedi Osman agreed to a three-year, $8.3 million deal. (NBA-CAVALIERS-NEWS-OSMAN, moved, The Sports Xchange, 303 words)
NBA notebook
News and notes from around the league. (NBA-NOTEBOOK, expect by 8 p.m. ET, The Sports Xchange, 400 words)
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NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE
Hurricanes, D Slavin agree on seven-year extension
The Carolina Hurricanes agreed to terms with defenseman Jaccob Slavin on a seven-year contract extension with an annual average value of $5.3 million. (NHL-HURRICANES-NEWS-SLAVIN, moved, The Sports Xchange, 283 words)
NHL notebook
News and notes from around the league. (NHL-NOTEBOOK, expect by 7:45 p.m. ET, The Sports Xchange, 375 words)
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NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE
NFLDraftScout.com is on the move.
Check out the early look at the Class of 2018 and a new partnership with the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Cardinals' Arians: Cancer removed in February
Bruce Arians is a three-time winner over cancer, which the Arizona Cardinals' head coach made known in his new book, "The Quarterback Whisperer." (NFL-CARDINALS-NEWS-ARIANS, moved, The Sports Xchange, moved, 388 words)
NFL notebook
News and notes from around the NFL. (NFL-NOTEBOOK, The Sports Xchange, expect by 8 p.m. ET, 500 words)
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TENNIS
Tennis-Murray dethroned in painful Wimbledon exit to Querrey
LONDON - Andy Murray's Wimbledon title defence evaporated on Centre Court in a painful five-set demise to Sam Querrey on Wednesday as the hip injury that has dogged the world number one throughout the tournament finally got the better of him. (TENNIS-WIMBLEDON/MURRAY (UPDATE 2, PIX), by Toby Davis, moved, 633 words)
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GOLF
10 to Watch: John Deere Classic
Players to watch at the John Deere Classic in Silvis, Ill. (GLF-PGA-ANALYSIS-10TOWATCH, moved, The Sports Xchange, by Tom LaMarre, 1,200 words)
LPGA rolls into Jersey for U.S. Open
The 2017 U.S. Women's Open begins Thursday at Trump National Bedminster in Bedminster, N.J. (GLF-LPGA-PREVIEW-USOPEN, expect by 5 p.m. ET, The Sports Xchange, 450 words)
Previewing the John Deere Classic
A preview of the John Deere Classic in Silvis, Ill. (GLF-PGA-PREVIEW-JOHNDEERE, expect by 6 p.m. ET, The Sports Xchange, 450 words)
Lang defends title in midst of joist for number one
BEDMINSTER, New Jersey – American Brittany Lang defends her U.S. Women's Open title while the celebrated chasing pack behind world number one Ryu So-yeon hope to reclaim the glamour spot among plot lines at the third women's major of the year starting Thursday at Trump National Golf Club. (GOLF-WOMEN-USCHAMP/ (PIX), expect by 2000 GMT/4 PM ET, by Larry Fine, 400 words)
PGA Tour: John Deere Classic: (to 16), Silvis, Illinois
Berger warms up for British Open in Middle America
World number 20 Daniel Berger talks to the media at TPC Deere Run on the eve of his first start since he lost a playoff to Jordan Spieth more than two weeks ago in Connecticut. (GOLF-JOHNDEERE/, expect by 2200 GMT/6 PM ET, 300 words)
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