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Reuters U.S. Sports Schedule at 2:15 PM ET on Monday, Mar. 12

Mar. 12 (Reuters) - Reuters U.S. sports schedule at 2:15 PM ET on Monday:

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COLLEGE BASKETBALL

Virginia-Villanova-Xavier remain 1-2-3 in Top 25

Virginia, the top overall seed in the NCAA Tournament, stayed ahead of Villanova and Xavier in the latest AP Top 25 poll. (BASKETBALL-NCAAB-TOP25, moved, Field Level Media)

NCAA Tournament West Region breakdown

Players to watch, upset alert and more on the West Region.

(BASKETBALL-NCAAB-WEST, moved, Field Level Media)

NCAA Tournament East Region breakdown

Players to watch, upset alert and more on the East Region.

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NCAA Tournament South Region breakdown

Players to watch, upset alert and more on the West Region.

(BASKETBALL-NCAAB-SOUTH, moved, Field Level Media)

NCAA Tournament Midwest Region breakdown

Players to watch, upset alert and more on the Midwest Region. (BASKETBALL-NCAAB-MIDWEST, moved, Field Level Media)

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NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE

QB Cousins could get fully guaranteed deal

Free agent quarterback Kirk Cousins could receive a fully guaranteed contract according to reports. (FOOTBALL-NFL-WAS-COUSINS, moved, Field Level Media)

Report: Dolphins plan to release Suh

Despite taking on more than $22 million in dead money – a hit that can be spread over two seasons if Suh is cut after June 1 – Ndamukong Suh is expected to be released as part of a “culture change” in Miami. (FOOTBALL-NFL-MIA-SUH, moved, Field Level Media)

CB Sherman made 'vengeful' choice signing with 49ers

Cornerback Richard Sherman admitted the opportunity to see the Seattle Seahawks twice per year helped steer him to the San Francisco 49ers. (FOOTBALL-NFL-SF-SHERMAN, moved, Field Level Media)

Bills showing interest in QB Bradford

Free agent quarterback Sam Bradford received early interest from the Buffalo Bills according to multiple reports. (FOOTBALL-NFL-BUF-BRADFORD, moved, Field Level Media)

Report: Raiders release CB Smith

Cornerback Sean Smith was released by the Oakland Raiders and is reportedly headed to jail for one year as part of a plea agreement. (FOOTBALL-NFL-OAK/SMITH, moved, Field Level Media)

Lions host RBs Murray, Stewart

Veteran running backs DeMarco Murray and Jonathan Stewart visited the Detroit Lions. (FOOTBALL-NFL-DET/MURRAY/STEWART, moved, Field Level Media)

Ravens sign OT Hurst to $17.5 million deal

Ravens offensive tackle James Hurst signed a $17.5 million contract before the start of free agency. (FOOTBALL-NFL-BAL-HURST, moved, Field Level Media)

Cardinals to release RB Peterson

Running back Adrian Peterson is expected to be released by the Arizona Cardinals. (FOOTBALL-NFL-ARI-PETERSON, moved, Field Level Media)

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MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL

Yankees sign 2B Walker

Neil Walker joined the New York Yankees on a one-year deal.

(BASEBALL-MLB-NYY-WALKER, moved, Field Level Media)

Orioles offer kids free tickets

Kids can receive free tickets to see the Baltimore Orioles this season. (BASEBALL-MLB-BAL, moved, Field Level Media)

Spring roundup

Recapping games in the Grapefruit and Cactus leagues.

(BASEBALL-MLB/SPRINGROUNDUP, expect by 7 p.m. ET, Field Level Media)

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NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION

Trail Blazers try to make it 10 in a row

The Portland Trail Blazers go for a 10th consecutive victory when the Miami Heat visit and the Houston Rockets take on the San Antonio Spurs in two of the four games on the National Basketball Association’s schedule. (BASKETBALL-NBA/HIGHLIGHTS, expect by 1:30 AM ET, by Field Level Media, 400 words)

Celtics’ Irving plans rest period to aid knee

Kyrie Irving is expected to rest regularly down the stretch to help his ailing knee. (BASKETBALL-NBA-BOS-IRVING, moved, Field Level Media)

Celtics C Theis (knee) out for season

Reserve center Daniel Theis is out for the season with a torn meniscus in his left knee. (BASKETBALL-NBA-BOS-THEIS, moved, Field Level Media)

NBA game coverage, March 12

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San Antonio at Houston, 8:00 ET

Milwaukee at Memphis, 8:00 ET

Sacramento at Oklahoma City, 8:00 ET

Miami at Portland, 10:30 ET

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NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE

Golden Knights call on the Flyers

The Vegas Golden Knights, runaway leaders in the Pacific Division, visit the Philadelphia Flyers and the Washington Capitals, locked in a tight race with the Pittsburgh Penguins for the Metropolitan Divison top spot, face the visiting Winnipeg Jets in two of the eight games on the National Hockey League schedule. (ICEHOCKEY-NHL/HIGHLIGHTS, expect by 1:30 AM ET, by Field Level Media, 750 words)

Tocchet granted leave by Coyotes

First-year coach Rick Tocchet has been granted a leave of absence by the Arizona Coyotes as he deals with a family health issue, the team announced. (HOCKEY-NHL-ARI-TOCCHET, moved, Field Level Media)

NHL game coverage, March 12

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Carolina at NY Rangers, 7:00 ET

Vegas at Philadelphia, 7:00 ET

Winnipeg at Washington, 7:00 ET

Montreal at Columbus, 7:00 ET

Ottawa at Florida, 7:30 ET

St. Louis at Anaheim, 10:00 ET

Vancouver at Los Angeles, 10:30 ET

Detroit at San Jose, 10:30 ET

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