Reuters U.S. Sports Schedule at 2 PM EST on Friday, June 5

June 5 (Reuters) - Reuters U.S. sports schedule at 2 PM ET on Friday: - - - - The duty editor is Steve Ginsburg, 202-898-8427 - - - - SOCCER Canada and China prepare for World Cup opener EDMONTON - Canada and China go through their final practice before opening the Women's World Cup on Saturday at Commonwealth Stadium in front of what is expected to be a crowd of over 50,000. (SOCCER-WORLD/CANADA, expect by 7 PM ET, Steve Keating, 450 words) - - FIFA can no longer protect itself, says ex-investigator MELBOURNE - The U.S.-led investigations into corruption at FIFA have pierced the veil of secrecy that protected soccer's top power-brokers and more dominoes can be expected to fall, says a former investigator on the governing body's ethics committee. (US-SOCCER-FIFA-ETHICS-INVESTIGATOR/, moved, by Ian Ransom, 698 words) Note: Additional sidebars on the FIFA scandal, other than the ones listed below, will move - - FIFA leads the field on pay LONDON - Soccer's international administrators, like players on the field, are collecting salaries that outstrip most of their peers in other sports, and no less so than at FIFA, annual accounts from governing bodies show. (SOCCER FIFA/PAY, moved, by Tom Bergin, 827 words) See also: Europe's soccer body gloats at FIFA's fall but has its own critics (SOCCER-FIFA/UEFA (ANALYSIS) - - FIFA hires ex-U.S. prosecutor as its lawyer in bribery probe NEW YORK - World soccer's governing body FIFA hires a former New York prosecutor to represent it as senior officials face bribery and corruption charges in a U.S. court, a person familiar with the matter says. (SOCCER-FIFA/LAWYER, moved, 292 words) - - FIFA crisis bigger than Olympics scandal, says Pound Canadian lawyer Dick Pound, who headed the investigation to clean up the International Olympic Committee after the 2002 Salt Lake City winter games corruption scandal, says the FIFA crisis is worse than anything the IOC faced. (SOCCER-FIFA/POUND, moved, by Steve Keating, 461 words) - - FIFA says paid Ireland 5 million euros, not dollars DUBLIN - FIFA paid Ireland's FA 5 million euros to avoid a legal case over a controversial World Cup playoff defeat, 50 percent more than the $5 million it reported yesterday at 2009 exchange rates, world soccer's governing body says. (SOCCER-FIFA/IRELAND-CURRENCY/, moved, 195 words) - - Champions League final has exceeded Juve's expectations BERLIN - Juventus did not expect to reach the Champions League final and despite being underdogs on Saturday against Barcelona the Italian champions are hopeful of causing an upset, captain Gianluigi Buffon and coach Massimiliano Allegri says. (SOCCER-CHAMPIONS/JUVENTUS (PIX, TV), moved, by Karolos Grohmann, 436 words) See also: Heysel memory 30 years on is motivation for Juve (SOCCER-CHAMPIONS/JUVENTUS-HEYSEL (PIX, TV) - - - - NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE OTA Stars of the Week Who stood out for all 32 teams in the second week of Organized Team Activities? Correspondents identify standouts around the league. (FBN-ANALYSIS/, expect by 5 PM ET, The Sports Xchange, 3,000 words) - - Dolphins WR Parker undergoes foot surgery Miami Dolphins first-round pick DeVante Parker undergoes successful foot surgery. (FBN-DOLPHINS-NEWS/, moved, The Sports Xchange, 325 words) - - Cowboys taking time with franchised Bryant IRVING, Texas - Wide receiver Dez Bryant surprises the Dallas Cowboys by showing up and doing some individual drills during organized team activities. (FBN-COWBOYS-NEWS/, moved, The Sports Xchange, 400 words) - - Broncos take action after owner's son arrest ENGLEWOOD, Colo. - Just a long pass away from the practice field where the Denver Broncos completed their second week of OTAs, a potential future owner of the team is arrested on charges of domestic violence harassment and interference with a phone call. (FBN-BRONCOS-NEWS/, moved, The Sports Xchange, 445 words) - - Packers Lacy tough as leather GREEN BAY, Wis. - Feeling swell as a newly turned 25-year-old, Eddie Lacy is already looking ahead to next season. The powerful, productive and seemingly pounding-proof Green Bay Packers running back is driven to start a season strong for the first time in his young pro career. (FBN-PACKERS-NEWS/, moved, The Sports Xchange, by Jerry Beach, 433 words) - - Newton done, Panthers' Norman hopes he's next in money line CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Cornerback Josh Norman, entering the final year of his rookie contract, will make nearly three times what he was paid in 2014. Because he played at least 35 percent of defensive snaps in two of his first three seasons, he earned a raise that jumped his salary to $1.54 million. But a long-term deal might not be far off. (FBN-PANTHERS-NEWS/, moved, The Sports Xchange, by Bill Voth, 450 words) - - Ziggy getting Lions' share of pressure without Suh, Fairley ALLEN PARK, Mich. - With Ndamukong Suh and Nick Fairley gone, the Detroit Lions are left with only one of the three defensive linemen they drafted in the first round since 2010 -- defensive end Ezekiel Ansah. (FBN-LIONS-NEWS/, moved, The Sports Xchange, 433 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 NBA Finals: Concern over Kyrie for Cavs Diagnosing the issues the led to a punchless overtime for the Cleveland Cavaliers beings with ailing point guard Kyrie Irving's absence. The All-Star is undergoing another MRI to learn the extent of his nagging left knee injury. (BKN-CAVALIERS-NEWS/, moved; may be led, The Sports Xchange, 425 words) See also: Finals score ratings record (BKN-WARRIORS-CAVALIERS-NEWS/, moved, The Sports Xchange, 300 words) - - Love still loving Cleveland Cleveland Cavaliers power forward Kevin Love, watching the NBA Finals from the sidelines because of season-ending surgery on his shoulder, is not wavering about being back in Cleveland next season. (BKN-CAVALIERS-NEWS/, moved, The Sports Xchange, 305 words) - - Iguodala a towering presence for Warriors in Game One While Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson led the Golden State Warriors in scoring during a gripping win over the Cleveland Cavaliers in the opener to the NBA Finals, reserve Andre Iguodala was the team's unsung hero. (NBA-FINALS/WARRIORS (PIX), moved, 400 words) - - Today's NBA schedule at a glance No games scheduled. - - - - GOLF PGA Tour: Memorial Tournament, Dublin, Ohio Matsuyama and Van Pelt set pace at Muirfield Village Defending champion Hideki Matsuyama and American Bo Van Pelt share a two-shot lead heading into the second round at Muirfield Village after opening with eight-under-par 64s. Masters champion Jordan Spieth carded a 68 while former world No. 1 Tiger Woods battled to a 73. (GOLF-PGA/ (PIX), expect first story by 7 PM ET, 400 words) - - LPGA Tour: Manulife LPGA Classic, Cambridge, Ontario Tiger's niece, Cheyenne, in share of lead at LPGA Classic Cheyenne Woods, niece of 14-time major winner Tiger, American Cristie Kerr and Thailand's PK Kongkraphan share the lead at Whistle Bear Golf Club after firing course record nine-under-par 63s. South Korea's world No. 2o Park In-bee, the defending champion, trails by six shots. (GOLF-LPGA/ (PIX), expect end-of-day lead by 7:30 PM ET, 300 words) - - - - MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL 2015 MLB Draft: 10 prospects to know In a college heavy draft, these are the 10 players to know before the top pick is made Monday in the 2015 MLB Draft. (BBO-DRAFT-ANALYSIS/, moved, The Sports Xchange, by David Driver, 1,200 words) - - Cubs rest scuffling C Montero WASHINGTON - Slumping Chicago Cubs catcher Miguel Montero began his third consecutive game on the bench, a decision manager Joe Maddon attributes mostly to pitching matchups and the looming dog days of summer. (BBO-CUBS-NEWS/, moved, The Sports Xchange, by Ian Quillen, 377 words) - - Nationals finally see Rendon return WASHINGTON - After an injury absence that extended longer than anyone initially expected, Anthony Rendon is finally back with the Washington Nationals. (BBO-NATIONALS-NEWS/, moved, The Sports Xchange, 395 words) - - Mariners mired in funk, even with Trumbo SEATTLE - Mark Trumbo provides the added offense, as advertised, in his Seattle Mariners debut. It just wasn't enough. (BBO-MARINERS-NEWS/, moved, The Sports Xchange, by Scott Johnson, 442 words) - - Today's MLB schedule at a glance - - American League Los Angeles Angels at New York Yankees, 7:05 PM ET (PIX) Houston at Toronto, 7:07 PM ET (PIX) Baltimore at Cleveland, 7:10 PM ET (PIX) Oakland at Boston, 7:10 PM ET (PIX) Detroit at Chicago White Sox, 8:10 PM ET (PIX) Texas at Kansas City, 8:10 PM ET (PIX) Tampa Bay at Seattle, 10:10 PM ET (PIX) - - National League Chicago Cubs at Washington, 7:05 PM ET San Francisco at Philadelphia, 7:05 PM ET (PIX) San Diego at Cincinnati, 7:10 PM ET Pittsburgh at Atlanta, 7:35 PM ET (PIX) Miami at Colorado, 8:40 PM ET (PIX) New York Mets at Arizona, 9:40 PM ET (PIX) St. Louis at Los Angeles Dodgers, 10:10 PM ET (PIX) - - Interleague Milwaukee at Minnesota, 8:10 PM ET (PIX) - - 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 - - Today's NHL schedule at a glance No games scheduled. - - - - HORSE RACING Baffert, 0-for-3 in Triple Crown chances, turns to American Pharoah ELMONT, New York - Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert discusses the chances his colt, American Pharoah, can win the $1.5 million Belmont Stakes on Saturday and become the first Triple Crown winner since Affirmed in 1978. (HORSE RACING-BELMONT/BAFFERT, expect by 3 PM ET, by Steve Ginsburg, 400 words) - - Groundhog Day at Belmont Park ELMONT, N.Y. -- For the second consecutive year and sixth time since 2002, a horse will go to the post at Belmont Park with a chance to make racing history. (MSC-NEWS-BELMONT/, expect by 6 PM ET, The Sports Xchange, by Teresa Genaro, 450 words) - - - - AUTO RACING Pocono Friday notebook LONG POND, Pa. - News and notes from around the track at Pocono Raceway. (CAR-NOTEBOOK/, expect by 6:30 PM ET, The Sports Xchange, special from NASCAR Wire Service, 350 words) See also: Sprint Cup Qualifying (CAR-NEWS/, expect by 7:45 PM ET, The Sports Xchange, 400 words) - - Hamilton back on top in Canada MONTREAL - Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton puts the Monaco disappointment behind him and sets the first practice pace at the Canadian Grand Prix. (MOTOR RACING-PRIX/ (PIX), moved; will be led, by Alan Baldwin, 238 words) See also: Formula One Canadian Grand Prix 1st free practice session (MOTOR RACING-PRIX/RESULT) - - - - TENNIS The French Open, Paris Wawrinka scorches Tsonga to reach French Open final PARIS - Stan Wawrinka takes on Jo-Wilfried Tsonga and 15,000 of his most passionate fans and silences them all to reach the French Open final for the first time. (TENNIS-OPEN/WAWRINKA (UPDATE 1, PIX), moved, by Pritha Sarkar, 355 words) - - Ill Serena faces race against time to get fit for final PARIS - Illness prevented Serena Williams from practicing on the eve of the French Open final and the world No. 1 admits she faces a race against time to get fit for Saturday's showpiece against Lucie Safarova. (TENNIS-OPEN/SERENA (UPDATE 1), moved, by Pritha Sarkar, 355 words) - - Serena favored to cough up third French title PARIS - Serena Williams is an overwhelming favorite to win her third French Open on Saturday but after a tournament of surprises and an untimely bout of illness for the American, Czech Lucie Safarova senses a rare opportunity. (TENNIS-OPEN/WOMEN (PREVIEW), moved, 413 words) - - - - 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)