Dec. 19 (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
Go, Adrian
Two-thousand yards isn't the goal Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson is chasing. He's shooting for Eric Dickerson's single-season record of 2,105 set almost 30 years ago. His next challenge - Houston's fifth-ranked rushing defense, which allows 93.2 yards per game. (FBN-VIKINGS-NEWS/, expect by 0000 GMT/7 PM ET, The Sports Xchange, 500 words)
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Eli is the key, says Coughlin
EAST RUTHERFORD, New Jersey - New York Giants coach Tom Coughlin says quarterback Eli Manning is a key to establishing the level of consistency the defending Super Bowl champions need to find in order to make another run at the NFL title. (NFL-GIANTS/, expect by 1630 GMT/4:30 PM ET, by Larry Fine, 400 words)
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Great indoors: Falcons going for dome-field advantage
The Atlanta Falcons visit Detroit on Saturday, in what the team hopes is its last road game of the season. With a win, the Falcons can keep a roof over their heads all the way to the Super Bowl in New Orleans. (FBN-FALCONS-NEWS/, expect by 0000 GMT/7 PM ET, The Sports Xchange, 500 words)
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Need to know: RGIII's knee still hot topic in D.C.
Robert Griffin III says he could have played at Cleveland. Doctors will again have a say as to whether the rookie gets the call in Philadelphia on Sunday. (FBN-REDSKINS-NEWS/, expect by 0000 GMT/7 PM ET, The Sports Xchange, 500 words)
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Tomlin certain Roethlisberger 'on board' with system
Ben Roethlisberger made multiple references to the offense and play-calling when examining the reasons the Pittsburgh Steelers fell short in Dallas on Sunday. Coach Mike Tomlin says it's not the offense, and he adds that Roethlisberger agrees. (FBN-STEELERS-NEWS/, expect by 0000 GMT/7 PM ET, The Sports Xchange, 500 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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College Football
Badgers' hunt ends with Utah State's Andersen
Athletic director Barry Alvarez said Wisconsin would find the right coach. It appears that man is Utah State's Gary Andersen, who is expected to be introduced as Bret Bielema's successor Thursday. (FBC-WISCONSIN-NEWS/, moved, The Sports Xchange, 400 words)
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Poinsettia preview
BYU and San Diego State took vastly different paths to the Poinsettia Bowl. Who has the momentum and what are the key matchups in Thursday's game in San Diego? (FBC-BYU-SANDIEGOSTATE-NEWS/ PREVIEW), expect by 0000 GMT/7 PM ET, The Sports Xchange, 600 words)
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CFB notebook
The latest news and notes from around the nation. (FBC-NOTES/, expect by 0000 GMT/7 PM ET, The Sports Xchange, 450 words)
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National Basketball Association
New York, New York
NEW YORK - With or without Knicks' forward Carmelo Anthony - he's a game-time decision - New York and Brooklyn tangle for the third time this season with each holding a victory in the season series. (BKN-KNICKS-NETS-NEWS/, PIX), expect by 0230 GMT/9:30 PM ET, The Sports Xchange, 700 words)
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Rockets ready for 76ers
HOUSTON - The Houston Rockets (12-12) got back to .500 with Monday's win over the New York Knicks. Jeremy Lin and James Harden welcome Philadelphia's rising backcourt tonight. (BKN-ROCKETS-SIXERS-WRITETHRU/ PIX), expect by 0330 GMT/10:30 PM ET, The Sports Xchange, 700 words)
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LeBron waging 'vendetta' against himself
MIAMI - LeBron James says he is engaged in a "vendetta" against himself as he pushes himself to reach his physical peak and win a second straight NBA championship with the Miami Heat. (NBA/HEAT-JAMES, moved, by Simon Evans, 550 words)
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NBA notebook
The latest news and notes from around the league. (BKN-NOTES/, expect by 1245 GMT/7:45 PM ET, The Sports Xchange, 400 words)
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Major League Baseball
Rangers could land Pierzynksi
White Sox free agent catcher A.J. Pierzynski is coming off of a career year in Chicago. The Texas Rangers have a few holes to fill after losing Mike Napoli and Josh Hamilton. (BBO-RANGERS-NEWS/, expect by 2200 GMT/5 PM ET, The Sports Xchange, 350 words)
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MLB notebook
The latest from around the league. (BBO-NOTES/, expect by 0000 GMT/7 PM ET, The Sports Xchange, 400 words)
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Boxing
Mayweather considers bout with 52-year-old Nave
Roger Mayweather, uncle and trainer of Floyd Mayweather, denies reports that he is not healthy and confirms that he and his nephew are working on a fight for May 4. A surprise opponent with a "Rocky" theme may be under consideration for that bout. (MSC-BOXING-NEWS/, moved, The Sports Xchange, by Frank Cooney, 1,450 words)
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