Reuters U.S. Sports Schedule at 2:15 PM ET on Wednesday, Feb. 21
Feb. 21 (Reuters) - Reuters U.S. sports schedule at 2:15 PM ET on Wednesday:
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NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE
Hurney back as Panthers’ GM
Marty Hurney was named general manager of the Carolina Panthers. He held the same post from 2002-12 and was the team’s interim GM last season. (FOOTBALL-NFL-CAR/HURNEY, moved, Field Level Media)
Browns OT Thomas to determine future before FA begins
Left tackle Joe Thomas will decide whether to play for a 12th season with the Cleveland Browns or retire from the NFL in the next few weeks. Thomas said he plans to determine his plans for 2018 before the start of free agency March 14. (FOOTBALL-NFL-CLE/THOMAS, moved, Field Level Media)
Steelers LB Shazier: 'I've gotta get back' to play again
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Ryan Shazier continues to recover from a late-season severe spinal injury and will not be satisfied until he plays in the NFL again. (FOOTBALL-NFL-PIT/SHAZIER, moved, Field Level Media)
Colts QB Luck rules out second surgery
Andrew Luck is optimistic about the state of his surgically repaired right shoulder. (FOOTBALL-NFL-IND/LUCK, moved, Field Level Media)
Dolphins place franchise tag on WR Landry
In what may be a stepping stone to a renegotiated deal to come, the Miami Dolphins announced they have placed the franchise tag on Pro Bowl wide receiver Jarvis Landry. (FOOTBALL-NFL-MIA/LANDRY, moved, Field Level Media)
Eagles WR Jeffery (shoulder) could miss 4-6 months
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Alshon Jeffery, signed to a lucrative contract extension last season, will miss several months after rotator cuff surgery. (FOOTBALL-NFL-PHI/JEFFERY, expect by 3:30 p.m. ET, Field Level Media)
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MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
Astros top pitching prospect banned 50 games
Houston Astros right-hander Forrest Whitley, considered one of the top pitching prospects in baseball, has been suspended 50 games for violating the drug prevention and treatment program, Major League Baseball announced Wednesday (BASEBALL-MLB-HOU/WHITLEY, moved, Field Level Media)
Marlins sign OF Maybin to one-year deal
Cameron Maybin signed a one-year deal with the Miami Marlins, who traded away all three starting outfielders this offseason. (BASEBALL-MLB-MIA-MAYBIN, moved, Field Level Media)
MLB to wear Stoneman Douglas HS caps Friday
All 30 Major League Baseball teams will recognize the tragedy at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School by wearing the school's baseball hats at the opening spring training games Friday and Saturday. (BASEBALL-MLB/STONEMANDOUGLAS, moved, Field Level Media)
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NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE
Streaking ducks face Stars, Golden Knights battle Flames
The Anaheim Ducks put their three-game winning streak on the line when they host the Dallas Stars while the Western Conference-leading Vegas Golden Knights host the Calgary Flames in two if the three games on the National Hockey League schedule. (ICEHOCKEY-NHL/HIGHLIGHTS, expect by 11:30 PM ET, by Field Level Media, 300 words)
Capitals acquire Jerabek from Canadiens
The Washington Capitals acquired defenseman Jakub Jerabek from the Montreal Canadiens on Wednesday in exchange for a fifth-round draft pick in the 2019 NHL draft. (ICEHOCKEY-WAS-MON/JERABEK, moved, Field Level Media)
NHL game coverage, February 21
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Ottawa at Chicago, 8:00 ET
Dallas at Anaheim, 10:00 ET
Calgary at Vegas, 10:30 ET
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COLLEGE BASKETBALL
Men’s college basketball game coverage, February 21
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Xavier at Georgetown, 6:30 ET
Georgia at South Carolina, 6:30 ET
Seton Hall at Providence, 6:30 ET
Georgia Tech at Virginia, 7:00 ET
Texas Tech at Oklahoma State, 7:00 ET
North Carolina at Syracuse, 7:00 ET
Clemson at Virginia Tech, 7:00 ET
Michigan at Penn State, 7:00 ET
Tulane at Wichita State, 7:30 ET
TCU at Iowa State, 8:00 ET
DePaul at Villanova, 8:30 ET
Alabama at Auburn, 8:30 ET
St. John's at Marquette, 8:30 ET
Louisville at Duke, 9:00 ET
Florida at Tennessee, 9:00 ET
Wake at Pitt, 9:00 ET
Iowa at Minnesota, 9:00 ET
Texas at Kansas State, 9:00 ET
SJSU at Nevada, 10:00 ET
USC at Colorado, 10:30 ET
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AUTO RACING
Auto Racing Glance
Capsule previews of the weekend ahead in auto racing. (CAR-NASCAR/RACINGGLANCE, moved, by K. Lee Davis, Field Level Media)
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GOLF
Fowler defends Honda Classic title
Rickie Fowler is the defending champion and will be up against a field that includes Tiger Woods, four-times major winner Rory McIlroy, Masters champion Sergio Garcia and reigning player of the year Justin Thomas. (GOLF-HONDA/, by Andrew Both, 400 words)
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