Reuters U.S. Sports Schedule at 2 p.m. EST on Wednesday, Jan. 23

Jan. 23 (Reuters) - Reuters U.S. sports schedule at 2 p.m. EST on Wednesday:

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The duty editor is Steve Ginsburg, 202-898-8427

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National Football League

A new team came to Baltimore, dubbed the Ravens

The Cleveland Browns franchise was moved to Baltimore in 1996 to fill the void left by the Colts, who had bolted from Baltimore for a new home in Indianapolis. They took linebacker Ray Lewis in their first draft and 17 years later will make their second trip to the Super Bowl with Lewis on defense. (NFL-SUPERBOWL/RAVENS, expect by 2200 GMT/5 PM ET, by Larry Fine, 600 words)

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49ers turn focus to battle with Baltimore

The San Francisco 49ers get back down to work as they start their preparation for the Super Bowl clash with the Baltimore Ravens. (NFL-SUPERBOWL/49ERS, expect by 0100 GMT/8 PM ET, 500 words)

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Senior Days: First-round talent shining through

First-round talent continues to emerge from the Senior Bowl - although the quarterbacks continue to struggle to join that mix. Reports from both the North and South practices. (FBN-COLUMN/, expect by 0100 GMT/8 PM ET, By Dane Brugler & Rob Rang, The Sports Xchange, 500 words)

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Allegations against Crabtree not holding up

Two women who were with San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Michael Crabtree and an alleged assault victim in a hotel room after a playoff game tell police he didn't attack anyone. (FBN-NEWS/, moved, The Sports Xchange, 175 words)

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Brown hedges on 'sabotage' claim

After former Oakland Raiders head coach Bill Callahan vehemently denied claims he 'sabotaged' Super Bowl XXXVII with a late change to the offensive game plan, wide receiver Tim Brown says his words were misconstrued. (FBN-NEWS/, moved, The Sports Xchange, 360 words)

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Draft bust Russell attempting comeback

Three years removed from his last NFL game, JaMarcus Russell is eyeing a comeback. (FBN-NEWS/, moved, The Sports Xchange, 315 words)

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NFL Notebook

The latest news and notes from around the league. (FBN-NOTES/, expect by 0000 GMT/7 PM ET, The Sports Xchange, 500 words)

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Junior Seau

Seau's family sues the NFL

LOS ANGELES - The family of former San Diego Chargers star Junior Seau, who committed suicide in May, sues the NFL, accusing the league of hiding the dangers of repetitive blows to the head. (NFL/SEAU, expect by 2100 GMT/4 p.m. ET, by Dan Whitcomb, 400 words)

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College Football

Te'o tells Katie Couric he lied to maintain hoax

NEW YORK - Notre Dame football star Manti Te'o tells ABC News' Katie Couric that he had lied to keep up a hoax involving a nonexistent dying girlfriend once he learned he had been duped two days before the Heisman Trophy winner was announced. (FOOTBALL/HOAX, moved, 400 words)

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NCAA suspends Miami investigation

The NCAA has suspends its investigation into the University of Miami athletic department after discovering improper conduct within its enforcement unit. (FBC-NEWS/, expect by 1815 GMT/2 PM ET, The Sports Xchange, 400 words)

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National Basketball Association

Howard's End? Lakers might listen to offers

The Los Angeles Lakers might consider dealing All-Star center Dwight Howard before the trade deadline in February, according to reports. (BKN-NEWS/, moved, The Sports Xchange, 250 words)

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Majerle's sun shines no more

Phoenix Suns assistant coach Dan Majerle leaves his job and fellow assistant Elston Turner remains away from the team after Lindsey Hunter took over as interim coach last week. (BKN-NEWS/, moved, The Sports Xchange, 250 words)

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Lakers at Grizzlies

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - The Los Angeles Lakers travel to Memphis riding a six-game road losing streak and amid trade rumors swirling around their two big men. (BKN-LAKERS-GRIZZLIES-WRITETHRU/ (PIX), expect by 0430 GMT/11:30 PM ET, By Ron Higgins, The Sports Xchange, 700 words)

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Thunder at Warriors

OAKLAND, Calif. - Kevin Durant is averaging 39.5 points on the Oklahoma City Thunder's 5-1 road trip, and is scoring 33.6 points a clip over his last eight visits to Oracle Arena. (BKN-THUNDER-WARRIORS-WRITETHRU/ (PIX), expect by 0700 GMT/2 AM ET, By Dave Del Grande, The Sports Xchange, 700 words)

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Knicks unseat Lakers as NBA's most valuable team

The New York Knicks are the NBA's most valuable team, worth over $1 billion, according to a Forbes poll that shows the average team value rose 30 percent over the last year. (NBA-FORBES/, moved, 250 words)

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NBA notebook

The latest news and notes from around the league. (BKN-NEWS/NOTES, expect by 7 p.m. ET, The Sports Xchange, 500 words)

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College Basketball

Proving grounds: No. 25 Miami plays host to No. 1 Duke

CORAL GABLES, Fla. - Duke puts its No. 1 ranking on the line at Miami. The 'Canes are ranked No. 3 in the RPI and are the only undefeated team in the ACC, but have barely managed to sneak into the national rankings. (BKC-DUKE-MIAMI-WRITETHRU/ (PIX), expect by 10:30 p.m. ET, By Walter Villa, The Sports Xchange, 700 words)

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Golf

Tiger and Lefty back at a venue where they have flourished

SAN DIEGO - We preview this week's Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines where six-time champion Tiger Woods will be making his first PGA Tour start of the year. Fellow American Phil Mickelson, a three-time winner of the event, is scheduled to hold a news conference ahead of Thursday's opening round. (GOLF-PGA/ (PIX), expect first story by 2300 GMT/6 PM ET, by Mark Lamport-Stokes, 400 words)

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Rose rues one-shot penalty as Santos leads at Qatar Masters

DOHA - World No. 4 Justin Rose is left bemoaning a penalty on the 17th green as Portugal's Ricardo Santos sets the pace with a seven-under-par 65 in the first round of the Qatar Masters. (GOLF-EUROPEAN/ (PIX), moved, 450 words)

See also: World No. 3 Luke Donald extends his contract with clubmakers Mizuno as the Englishman seeks to end his wait for a first major title. (GOLF-DONALD/CONTRACT, moved, 200 words)

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National Hockey League

Bruins at Rangers

NEW YORK - The New York Rangers attempt to avoid a dangerous 0-3 start to a 48-game schedule against the Boston Bruins, who have opened with a pair of wins while averaging 4.5 goals per game. (HKN-BRUINS-RANGERS-WRITETHRU/ (PIX), expect by 0400 GMT/11 PM ET, The Sports Xchange, 700 words)

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NHL notebook

The latest news and notes from around the league. (HKN-NOTES/, expect by 0045 GMT/7:45 PM ET, The Sports Xchange, 400 words)

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Lance Armstrong

Armstrong fails to convince fans with confession

Disgraced cyclist Lance Armstrong failed to convince many people he was truly sorry for his actions during his televised confession to cheating his way to a record seven Tour de France titles by using drugs, according to a Reuters poll. (CYCLING-ARMSTRONG/POLL, moved, 450 words)

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Tennis

No let up for Serena slayer Stephens

MELBOURNE - A day after earning the biggest win of her career, Florida teenager Sloane Stephens faces another massive challenge when she meets defending champion Victoria Azarenka in the Australian Open semi-finals on Thursday. (TENNIS-OPEN/THURSDAY (PIX), moved, by Greg Stutchbury, 500 words)

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