Reuters U.S. Sports Schedule at 3:15 PM ET on Wednesday, October 26

October 26 (Reuters) - Reuters U.S. sports schedule at 3:15 PM ET on Wednesday: - - - - For any coverage questions, please contact us.general-news@thomsonreuters.com - - - - MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL 2016 World Series Cubs manager sees positives in opening game loss CLEVELAND - Take heart Cubs fans, there were positive signs in Tuesday's 6-0 thumping at the hands of the Cleveland Indians in the World Series opener, said Chicago manager Joe Maddon. (BASEBALL-WORLDSERIES/CUBS, moved, 400 words) Cubs start Arrieta in Game 2, aim to even World Series CLEVELAND - The Chicago Cubs and Cleveland Indians get an early start to Game 2 looking to beat the rain in Northeast Ohio, with Jake Arrieta battling Trevor Bauer Wednesday at Progressive Field. (BBO-CUBS-INDIANS-FIRSTLEDE-WRITETHRU, expect ASAP after game ends, The Sports Xchange, 800 words) What we Learned: Takeaways from Game 2 CLEVELAND - What we learned in Game 2 of the World Series. (BBO-CUBS-INDIANS-COLUMN, expect approximately 75 minutes after the final out of Game 2, by The Sports Xchange, by Jack Magruder, 800 words) Sights and sounds from Cleveland CLEVELAND -- Taking in the scene in and around Progressive Field before, during and after Game 2 of the World Series. (BBO-CUBS-INDIANS-FANSVIEW, expect ASAP after Game 2 ends, The Sports Xchange, by Jason Lloyd, 600 words) MLB notebook News and notes from spring training. (BBO-NOTEBOOK, expect by 8 p.m. ET, The Sports Xchange, 400 words) - - - - NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE Week 8 previews: Eagles visit Cowboys Wunderkind rookie quarterbacks - Eagles standout Carson Wentz and Cowboys starter Dak Prescott - face off for the first time when Philadelphia visits Cowboys Stadium on Sunday night. (FBN-EAGLES-COWBOYS-PREVIEW, expect by 9:30 p.m. ET, The Sports Xchange, 800 words) THE SPORTS XCHANGE previews all Week 8 games. Will move by 10:45 p.m. ET. Cowboys QB Romo returns to throw at practice Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo returned to throw at practice for the first time since he injured his back Aug. 25 at Seattle. (FBN-COWBOYS-NEWS-ROMO, moved, The Sports Xchange, 400 words) Titans' Mariota need to avoid laziness NASHVILLE - Quarterback Marcus Mariota remains his own worst critic, and said he needs to avoid laziness that could lead to turnovers. (FBN-TITANS-NEWS-MARIOTA, moved, The Sports Xchange, 409 words) Russell Wilson, Ciara announce they're expecting Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson and his wife, singer Ciara, are expecting their first child. (FBN-SEAHAWKS-NEWS-WILSON-CIARA, moved, The Sports Xchange, 329 words) Week 8 GameScout: Jaguars at Titans Capsule preview and analysis of the Thursday Night Football matchup between AFC South rivals. (FBN-JAGUARS-TITANS-ANALYSIS-GAMESCOUT, The Sports Xchange, by Frank Cooney, 679 words) NFL notebook News and notes from around the NFL. (FBN-NOTEBOOK, expect by 8 p.m. ET, The Sports Xchange, 400 words) - - - - COLLEGE FOOTBALL Top 25 Previews: Washington, Utah top Pac-12 test to date No. 4 Washington puts a possible spot in the College Football Playoff on the line at Utah, where the 17th-ranked Utes present the "toughest challenge to date" for the Huskies, coach Chris Pedersen said Tuesday. (FBC-WASHINGTON-UTAH-PREVIEW, expect by 9 p.m. ET, The Sports Xchange, by Anthony Gimino, 750 words) The Sports Xchange previews all Top 25 games. Copy will move Tuesday, 7 p.m. ET-10:45 p.m. ET. College football notebook News and notes from around the nation. (FBC-NOTEBOOK, expect by 7 p.m. ET, The Sports Xchange, 400 words) - - - - NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION NBA-Durant should accept spot down Warriors' pecking order: Payton LOS ANGELES - Prized Golden State acquisition Kevin Durant should not try to become the team leader at his new home, says Hall of Famer Gary Payton. (NBA-PAYTON/, moved, by Jahmal Corner, 545 words) New coaches leads Wolves, Grizzlies in opener MEMPHIS -- The Memphis Grizzlies hope to build off last year's playoff appearance. The Minnesota Timberwolves are just hoping to get to the playoffs for the first time in years. (BKN-TIMBERWOLVES-GRIZZLIES-FIRSTLEDE-WRITETHRU, expect ASAP after 8 p.m. ET game, The Sports Xchange, by Don Wade, 700 words) The Sports Xchange covers all NBA games. Wednesday schedule: Miami at Orlando 7 p.m. Dallas at Indiana 7 p.m. Detroit at Toronto 7:30 p.m. Brooklyn at Boston 7:30 p.m. Minnesota at Memphis 8 p.m. Charlotte at Milwaukee 8 p.m. Denver at New Orleans 8 p.m. Oklahoma City at Philadelphia 8 p.m. Sacramento at Phoenix 10 p.m. Houston at L.A. Lakers 10:30 p.m. NBA roundup Capsule summaries of all games on the schedule Wednesday. (BKN-ROUNDUP, expect multiple versions beginning ASAP after 8 p.m. ET games end, The Sports Xchange, 375 words) NBA notebook News and notes from around the NBA. (BKN-NOTEBOOK, expect by 7 p.m. ET, The Sports Xchange, 375 words) - - - - NATIONAL HOKCEY LEAGUE THE SPORTS XCHANGE staffs all NHL games. WEDNESDAY schedule: Montreal at N.Y. Islanders 7 p.m. Boston at N.Y. Rangers 8 p.m. Washington at Edmonton 9:30 p.m. Nashville at Anaheim 10:30 p.m. NHL roundup Capsule summaries of all games on the schedule Wednesday. (HKN-ROUNDUP, expect multiple versions beginning ASAP after 8 p.m. ET games end, The Sports Xchange, 375 words) NHL notebook News and notes from around the league. (HKN-NOTEBOOK, expect by 8 p.m. ET, The Sports Xchange, 400 words) - - - - COLLEGE BASKETBALL Duke embraces heft of crown expectations CHARLOTTE -- Mike Krzyzewski and Duke are embracing preseason expectations as the top-ranked team in the nation, where every game is graded on a pass-fail scale. (BKC-DUKE-NOTEBOOK-ACCMEDIADAY, expect by 7 p.m. ET, The Sports Xchange, 600 words) - - - - GOLF Malnati attempts to repeat success in Mississippi Seven former event winners and a quintet of major tournament champions will be among the 130 golfers in the field this week when the PGA Tour heads to the Magnolia State for the Sanderson Farms Championship in Jackson, Miss. (GLF-PGA-PREVIEW, moved, The Sports Xchange, 600 words) Korda eyes repeat at Sime Darby LPGA Malaysia Defending champion Jessica Korda of the United States heads the field of 78 that will tee it up at the Kuala Lumpur Golf and Country Club's East Course on Thursday in the Sime Darby LPGA Malaysia. (GLF-LPGA-PREVIEW, moved, The Sports Xchange, by Rick Woelfel, 475 words) - - - - AUTO Auto Racing Glance Capsule previews of the weekend ahead in auto racing, including the Chase for the Sprint Cup event in Martinsville, Tenn. (CAR-ANALYSIS-RACINGGLANCE, moved, The Sports Xchange, 800 words) - - - -