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Reuters U.S. Sports Schedule at 2 PM EST on Friday, June 12

June 12 (Reuters) - Reuters U.S. sports schedule at 2 PM ET on Friday: - - - - The duty editor is Steve Ginsburg, 202-898-8427 - - - - SOCCER Women's World Cup U.S. set to renew acquaintances with former-coach WINNIPEG - Sweden coach Pia Sundhage, who led the United States to two Olympic gold medals, faces her former-team in an intriguing clash for control of Group D while Australia and Nigeria look for a first win. In Vancouver, Japan continues the defense of its title against Group C surprise package Cameroon while Ecuador takes on Switzerland. (SOCCER-WOMEN/ (PIX), expect first lede by 7:30 PM ET, 400 words) - - Interpol suspends 20 million euros Integrity in Sport agreement with FIFA PARIS - Interpol says it's suspending the use of funds it gets from FIFA for its 'Integrity in Sport' program in light of ongoing investigations into corruption against world soccer's governing body. (FIFA-INTERPOL/ (UPDATE 1), moved; will be led, by Gregory Blachier, 500 words) - - - - NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE NFL camp stars of the week In non-contact practice sessions around the league, it's no surprise wide receivers and cornerbacks stood out from the rest, including New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski, Chicago Bears wide receiver Alshon Jeffery and Arizona Cardinals cornerback Patrick Peterson. TSX correspondents name a star of the week from the practice facility of all 32 teams. (FBN-ANALYSIS, expect by 6 p.m. ET, The Sports Xchange, 3,500 words) - - Cowboys sign first-round CB Jones The Dallas Cowboys completed their 2015 NFL Draft class by signing first-round defensive back Byron Jones. (FBN-COWBOYS-NEWS, moved, The Sports Xchange, 250 words) - - Seahawks QB Jackson re-signs RENTON, Wash. -- The Seattle Seahawks announced they agreed to terms with backup quarterback Tarvaris Jackson, who spent the past two seasons working behind Russell Wilson. (FBN-SEAHAWKS-NEWS, moved, The Sports Xchange, 395 words) - - OTA/minicamp notebook News and notes from offseason workouts, as six teams wrap mandatory minicamp. (FBN-NOTEBOOK, expect by 8 p.m. ET, The Sports Xchange, by Frank Cooney, 700 words) - - Spikes charged for leaving scene of accident Former New England Patriots linebacker Brandon Spikes was charged Friday in connection with a hit-and-run after his car was found abandoned with front-end damage. (FBN-PATRIOTS-NEWS, moved, The Sports Xchange, 275 words) - - Panthers get first close-up with LB Thompson Shaq Thompson went through individual drills on Thursday as the last linebacker in line during what was only his second practice with the entire roster. (FBN-PANTHERS-NEWS, moved, The Sports Xchange, 428 words) - - Miller wants to carry load for Dolphins DAVIE, Fla. -- Lamar Miller seems to have tightened his grip on the starting running back job. (FBN-DOLPHINS-NEWS, moved, The Sports Xchange, 437 words) - - NFL roundup News and notes from around the league. (FBN-NOTEBOOK/, expect by 7:45 PM ET, The Sports Xchange, 400 words) - - - - NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION LeBron's weary Cavs try to fill up tank for Finals push CLEVELAND - LeBron James has carried the Cleveland Cavaliers throughout the NBA playoffs but getting them over the finish line could prove too big a challenge as his weary team's shortened bench is taking a toll. (NBA-FINALS/CAVALIERS, moved, by Frank Pingue, 550 words) - - CLEVELAND - For the second time this postseason, the Golden State Warriors faced a 2-1 series deficit and found a way to win Thursday to even the NBA Finals with Game 5 at home Sunday. (BKN-CAVALIERS-WARRIORS-NEWS, The Sports Xchange, 400 words) - - ALSO: Finals highest rated ever (BKN-CAVALIERS-WARRIORS-NEWS, moved, The Sports Xchange, 200 words) - - Today's NBA schedule at a glance No games scheduled. - - - - GOLF U.S. Open groupings to be announced for first two rounds at Chambers Bay Groupings are scheduled to be announced by the United States Golf Association for the first two rounds of next week's U.S. Open at Chambers Bay in Washington State where Germany's Martin Kaymer will defend the title he won by eight shots last year at Pinehurst. (GOLF-OPEN/DRAW, expect by 3 PM ET, 400 words) - - Women's PGA Championship Korean Shin one ahead of chasing pack at Westchester RYE, New York - South Korea's unheralded Jenny Shin takes a one-stroke lead over Canadian teen Brooke Henderson into the second round after opening with a seven-under 66 at Westchester where top-ranked New Zealander Lydia Ko trails by six shots. (GOLF-LPGA/ (PIX), expect first lead by 2:15 PM ET, by Larry Fine, 400 words) - - PGA Tour: FedEx St. Jude Classic, Memphis Palmer, Koepka and Owen share lead in Memphis Americans Ryan Palmer and Brooks Koepka, and veteran Englishman Greg Owen, head into the second round with a joint one-shot lead after opening with six-under-par 64s at the TPC Southwind. Phil Mickelson is four strokes off the pace. (GOLF-PGA/, expect end-of-day lead by 10 PM ET, 400 words) - - Champions Tour: Senior Players Championship, Belmont, Mass. Langer surges two ahead at Belmont Country Club Defending champion Bernhard Langer of Germany goes into the second round at Belmont Country Club with a two-shot lead after opening with a six-under 65 in the third of the season's five major championships for senior golfers. (GOLF-SENIOR/, expect end-of-day lead by 7:30 PM ET, 250 words) - - - - MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL Nationals 1B Zimmerman back to DL MILWAUKEE -- The Washington Nationals hope some time off will help first baseman Ryan Zimmerman get back to being his old self again. (BBO-NATIONALS-NEWS, moved, The Sports Xchange, 423 words) - - MLB game roundup Capsule recaps of all MLB games on the schedule Friday. (BBO-NEWS, expect multiple versions throughout the day, The Sports Xchange, 400 words) - - American League New York Yankees at Baltimore, 7:05 PM ET (PIX) Cleveland at Detroit, 7:08 PM ET Chicago White Sox at Tampa Bay, 7:10 PM ET (PIX) Toronto at Boston, 7:10 PM ET (PIX) Minnesota at Texas, 8:05 PM ET (PIX) Seattle at Houston, 8:10 PM ET (PIX) Oakland at Los Angeles Angels, 10:05 PM ET (PIX) - - National League Cincinnati at Chicago Cubs, 4:05 PM ET (PIX) Philadelphia at Pittsburgh, 7:05 PM ET (PIX) Atlanta at New York Mets, 7:10 PM ET (PIX) Colorado at Miami, 7:10 PM ET (PIX) Washington at Milwaukee, 8:10 PM ET (PIX) Los Angeles Dodgers at San Diego, 10:10 PM ET (PIX) Arizona at San Francisco, 10:15 PM ET (PIX) - - Interleague Kansas City at St. Louis, 8:15 PM ET - - MLB Roundup Running capsule recaps of all the games on the MLB schedule. (MLB-ROUNDUP/, expect first version ASAP after conclusion of the first game of the day, The Sports Xchange, 500 words) - - - - NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE Cooper: Lightning G Bishop starts Game 5 if able With the Stanley Cup Final tied 2-2, the Tampa Bay Lightning are in limbo with their goaltender. Coach Jon Cooper said Ben Bishop, who didn't play in Game 4, won't know if he can play Saturday until morning skate. (HKN-BLACKHAWKS-LIGHTNING-NEWS, expect by 3 p.m. ET, The Sports Xchange, 388 words) - - Today's NHL schedule at a glance No games scheduled. - - - - AUTO RACING NASCAR: Michigan notebook News and notes from around the track at Michigan International Speedway. (CAR-NOTEBOOK, expect by 5:15 p.m. ET, The Sports Xchange, special from NASCAR Wire Service, 400 words) - - - - OLYMPICS Tug of war, bridge among 26 sports bidding for Tokyo spot TOKYO - Tug of war, sumo wrestling, surfing and frisbee throwing are among 26 sports leading the charge for an Olympic place after Games officials open the door for new attractions at the 2020 Tokyo Games. (OLYMPICS-TOKYO/SPORTS, moved, by Elaine Lies, 378 words) - - - - TRACK & FIELD UK body to review Salazar, Farah relationship LONDON - UK Athletics will conduct a formal review into the relationship between coach Alberto Salazar, an American, and British two-time Olympic champion Mo Farah. (ATHLETICS-FARAH/, moved, 272 words) - - - - COLLEGE NCAA Track & Field: Day 3 Two Southern Illinois women captured national championships Thursday on the second day of the NCAA track and field finals in Eugene, Ore. (MSC-NEWS-NCAATRACKANDFIELD, expect ASAP at the end of events Friday, The Sports Xchange, by Kerry Eggers, 400-word lede, 700-word writethru an hour later) - - - - NORTH AMERICAN SPORTS Roundups of off-field developments in the major North American professional sports leagues. (Expect by 8 PM ET, by The Sports Xchange, 400 words)