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Reuters Sports Schedule at 1400 GMT on Saturday, July 23

Reuters sports schedule at 1400 GMT on Saturday (times GMT): MOTOR RACING Hungarian Formula One Grand Prix qualifying Rosberg and Hamilton battle for pole BUDAPEST - Mercedes team mates Nico Rosberg and Lewis Hamilton, each fastest in one of Friday's practice sessions, scrap for pole position ahead of a race that could see a change of championship lead. (MOTOR-F1-HUNGARY/, expect by 1400 GMT/10 AM ET, by Abhishek Takle, 500 words) We will also have stories from around the paddock - - - - CYCLING Tour de France (to 24) Froome takes big lead into last competitive ride Briton Chris Froome takes a lead of four minutes 11 seconds into the 20th and penultimate stage, the last competitive ride on the Tour and a demanding 146.5-km trek through the Alps. (CYCLING-TOUR/ (PIX), expect by 1630 GMT/12:30 PM ET, by Julien Pretot, 500 words) - - - - ATHLETICS Farah takes centre stage at Olympic Stadium LONDON - Briton Mo Farah returns to the site of his crowning glory when he runs the 5,000 metres at the London Diamond League meeting at the Olympic Stadium. (ATHLETICS-DIAMOND/, expect by 1630 GMT/12:30 PM ET, by Mitch Phillips, 400 words) - - - - OLYMPICS SWIMMING PREVIEWS Phelps hoping Rio swansong hits right notes TORONTO - Having ended his career in London on what he considered a sour note, Michael Phelps enters the Rio de Janeiro Olympics pool for his swansong determined to bow out on his own terms. (OLYMPICS-RIO-SWIMMING/PHELPS (PIX), moved, by Steve Keating, 700 words) - - Ledecky ready to go the distance in Rio TORONTO - To understand just how good Katie Ledecky is and the splash the 19-year-old is expected to make in the Rio Olympic pool, Michael Phelps, the most successful Olympian ever, sees a bit of himself in the American distance queen. (OLYMPICS-RIO-SWIMMING/LEDECKY (PIX), moved, by Steve Keating, 700 words) - - Fast swimmers make fast pools but science lends a hand LONDON - To those who dip into swimming only when the Olympic Games come around, it may seem odd to hear a pool described as 'fast' when it looks much like any other large rectangle filled with water. (OLYMPICS-RIO-SWIMMING/POOL (PIX), moved, by Alan Baldwin, 600 words) - - The tale of the taper LONDON - Boxers have the tale of the tape, Olympic swimmers have the tale of the taper. Their path to peak performance is a tale of fortitude, stamina, sheer hard work -- and also body shaving to transform the hairy men in briefs into smooth-skinned warriors of the pool. (OLYMPICS-RIO-SWIMMING/TAPER (PIX), moved, by Alan Baldwin, 500 words) - - Peaty ready to end Britain's long wait LONDON - Adam Peaty is the talk of British swimming as he heads for his first Olympic Games in Rio but at home the discussion is different. (OLYMPICS-RIO-SWIMMING/PEATY (TV, PIX), moved, by Alan Baldwin, 600 words) - - Cancer scare weighs on Le Clos ahead of Phelps re-match CAPE TOWN - Chad Le Clos's much-anticipated re-match with superstar Michael Phelps in Rio de Janeiro's Olympic pool is clouded by a family health scare that hangs heavily over the 24-year-old South African. (OLYMPICS-RIO-SWIMMING/LECLOS (PIX), moved, by Mark Gleeson, 400 words) - - 'Professor' McEvoy retains perspective on path to Rio pool SYDNEY - No one could accuse Cameron McEvoy of lacking perspective and he might need it if he fulfils Australia's hopes of a first Olympic men's 100 metres freestyle crown since 1968 in the Rio de Janeiro pool next month. (OLYMPICS-RIO-SWIMMING/MCEVOY, moved, by Nick Mulvenney, 600 words) - - Campbell wants gold at Rio, not records, says coach MELBOURNE - The 100 metres freestyle world record Cate Campbell set earlier this month is a testament to her class and determination but the Australian will not chase the time in pursuit of gold at the Rio Olympics, according to her long-serving coach. (OLYMPICS-RIO-SWIMMING/CAMPBELL (INTERVIEW, PIX), moved, by Ian Ransom, 750 words) - - Jamaican diver plots as little splash as possible SHANGHAI - Jamaican diver Yona Knight-Wisdom hopes his uncharacteristically large frame will not only help him to stand out amongst his competitors at his first Olympics but also enable him to win by making as small a splash as possible. (OLYMPICS-RIO-DIVING/WISDOM (PIX), moved, by Brenda Goh, 350 words) - - United States team for Rio announced The powerful United States team for the Rio Olympics will be announced in Los Angeles at an event hosted by former swimming champion Janet Evans. (OLYMPICS-RIO-USA/, expect by 2100 GMT/5 PM ET, 350 words) - - - - GOLF U.S. PGA Tour Canadian Open, Oakville (to 23) OAKVILLE, Ontario - World number two Dustin Johnson shared the lead on seven-under 137 with fellow American Luke List heading into the third round at Glen Abbey Golf Club in suburban Toronto. (GOLF-PGA/, expect by 0001 GMT/8:01 PM ET, by Tim Wharnsby, 400 words) - - - - RUGBY Super Rugby quarter-finals Lions v Canterbury Crusaders, Johannesburg (1430) Stormers v Waikato Chiefs, Cape Town (1430) Table-topping Lions host Crusaders JOHANNESBURG - The Lions topped the South Africa conference in the regular season but face a real examination of their title-winning credentials when they host seven-times winners Crusaders at Ellis Park. (RUGBY UNION-SUPER/LIONS, expect by 1630 GMT/12:30 PM ET, 400 words) - - Stormers gamble on du Preez fitness for Chiefs visit CAPE TOWN - Stormers are gambling on the return of first-choice flyhalf Robert du Preez after a lengthy layoff to help engineer a home win against the Chiefs. (RUGBY UNION-SUPER/STORMERS, expect by 1900 GMT/3 PM ET, by Mark Gleeson, 400 words) - - - - CRICKET West Indies v India, first test, Antigua India resume in strong position on day three West Indies resume at 31 for one in their first innings, facing a daunting task as they trail India by 535 runs heading into day three of the first test in Antigua. (CRICKET-WINDIES/, expect by 1630 GMT/12:30 PM ET, 400 words) - - England v Pakistan, second test, Manchester Root and Woakes turn the screw on Pakistan MANCHESTER, England - Joe Root went serenely past 150 as England, 1-0 down in the series, moved on to 427 for five at lunch on the second day. (CRICKET-ENGLAND/ (PIX), moved, updates expected by 2000 GMT/4 PM ET, 400 words) - - - - SOCCER We will bring you all the latest team and transfer news from across the European leagues ahead of the new season. (SOCCER-COUNTRY-TEAM/, expect throughout) - - - - BASEBALL Sale goes for 15th win Left-hander Chris Sale (14-3) goes for his 15th win of the season as the Chicago White Sox face the Detroit Tigers, while Japanese right-hander Hisashi Iwakuma (10-6) takes the mound for the Seattle Mariners against the Toronto Blue Jays in two of 15 games on the Major League Baseball schedule. (BASEBALL-HIGHLIGHTS/, expect by 0600 GMT/2 AM ET, by The Sports Xchange, 800 words) - - - - NORTH AMERICAN SPORTS Roundups of off-field developments in the major North American professional sports leagues. (expect by 0001 GMT/8:01 PM ET, 500 words) (Europe desk editor: Clare Fallon)