Reuters sports schedule at 1400 GMT on Thursday:
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CRICKET
England v Australia, fourth test (to 10)
Broad on fire, England skittle out Australia for 60
NOTTINGHAM, England - A rampant Stuart Broad took eight wickets as England ripped out shell-shocked Australia for 60 in an extraordinary and dramatic start to the fourth Ashes test at Trent Bridge on Thursday. (CRICKET-ASHES/ (UPDATE X, PIX), moved, by Ed Osmond, 400 words)
Also see following factboxes CRICKET-ASHES/TOTALS, CRICKET-ASHES-AUSTRALIA/LOWEST, CRICKET-ASHES/BROAD
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ATHLETICS
Experts defend doping analysis, Coe decries 'betrayal'
LONDON - The two scientists whose analysis of leaked anti-doping data from the IAAF's database has thrown athletics into crisis defended their findings on Wednesday after their claims were rubbished by the world governing body. (ATHLETICS-DOPING/, moved, by Martyn Herman, 600 words)
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Culture change needed if doping to be curbed - expert
RALEIGH - Until national federations and governments put clean competition ahead of winning medals, sport faces a difficult task in its battle against doping, a longtime U.S. observer of athletics says. (ATHLETICS-DOPING/CHALLENGE (INTERVIEW), moved, by Gene Cherry, 590 words)
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SOCCER
Di Maria looks good fit for ambitious PSG
PARIS - Paris St Germain boosted their Champions League prospects by adding significant weight to their attacking options with the signing of Argentina winger Angel Di Maria from Manchester United on Thursday. (SOCCER-FRANCE/DIMARIA (UPDATE 1), moved, by Julien Pretot, 400 words)
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River claim Libertadores Cup with 3-0 win over Tigres
BUENOS AIRES - Argentina's River Plate completed the most remarkable transformation in the team's history on Wednesday when they beat Mexican club Tigres 3-0 to guarantee their third Libertadores Cup triumph. (SOCCER-LIBERTADORES/ (UPDATE 2), moved, by Luis Ampuero, 450 words)
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Champions Chelsea resist temptation to spend
LONDON - Chelsea begin their Premier League title defence against Swansea City on Saturday (1630 GMT) in the unusual position of heading into a new season having been significantly outspent by their rivals. (SOCCER-ENGLAND/ (PREVIEW), expect by 0200, by Toby Davis, 450 words)
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Europa League third qualifying round, second leg
Copy on merit
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Transfer news
We will bring you all the latest transfer news from the Premier League and the rest of Europe as clubs prepare for the new season. (SOCCER-ENGLAND/, expect throughout)
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SWIMMING
World Championships, Kazan, Russia (to 9)
Lochte targets fourth successive 200m world medley gold
KAZAN, Russia - American Ryan Lochte will be eager to make amends for his 200 metres freestyle flop by starting out as favourite for his fourth successive 200m individual medley title at the world championships on a day when five golds will be up for grabs. (SWIMMING-WORLD/, expect by 1800 GMT/2 PM ET, by Rod Gilmour, 600 words)
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RUGBY
Slimmed down All Black Savea hungry, but not for food
SYDNEY - New Zealand's try-scoring machine Julian Savea has been through a three-week boot camp to get back to full fitness and is ready to resume his test career against Australia this weekend, coach Steve Hansen said on Thursday. (RUGBY UNION-CHAMPIONSHIP/ZEALAND, moved, by Nick Mulvenney, 400 words)
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All Blacks and Wallabies in Rugby Championship decider
The Rugby Championship decider between New Zealand and Australia is a key test for both sides as they look to make statements ahead of this year's World Cup. (RUGBY UNION-CHAMPIONSHIP/AUSTRALIA (PREVIEW), moved, by Nick Mulvenney, 400 words)
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Hourcade to name Argentina side to face South Africa
DURBAN - Argentina coach Daniel Hourcade will announce his team to face South Africa in the Rugby Championship clash at King's Park on Saturday. (RUGBY UNION-CHAMPIONSHIP/ARGENTINA, expect by 1500 GMT/11 AM ET, 300 words)
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South Africa and Argentina look for form ahead of World Cup
DURBAN - South Africa and Argentina are winless in the Rugby Championship this year and with the World Cup in England next month they will seek a change in fortune in Saturday's test at King's Park. (RUGBY UNION-CHAMPIONSHIP/SAFRICA (PREVIEW), expect by 1600 GMT/12 PM ET, by Nick Said, 400 words)
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BOXING
Mayweather and Berto kickoff build-up to title fight
LOS ANGELES - Undefeated champion Floyd Mayweather and challenger Andrea Berto meet the media in start of the buildup to their Sept. 12 title fight in Las Vegas. (BOXING-MAYWEATHER/(PIX), expect by 0100 GMT/9 PM ET, by Jahmal Corner, 400 words)
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GOLF
PGA Tour: WGC-Bridgestone Invitational (to 9) Akron, Ohio
Top drawcard Spieth hunts first WGC victory at Firestone
AKRON, Ohio - Masters and U.S. Open champion Jordan Spieth, who next week will chase his third major victory of the year in the PGA Championship at Whistling Straits, launches his bid for a first World Golf Championships title in Thursday's opening round at Firestone Country Club. (GOLF-PGA/ (PIX), expect first lead by 2000 GMT/4 PM ET, by Mark Lamport-Stokes, 400 words)
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Captain Price wants Korean player on his Cup team on merit
AKRON, Ohio - South Korea will host the Presidents Cup in October and International captain Nick Price says he would dearly love to have a golfer from that country on his 12-man team, as long as that player gets in on merit. (GOLF-PRESIDENTS/PRICE (INTERVIEW, PIX), expect by 2000 GMT/4 PM ET, by Mark Lamport-Stokes, 650 words)
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PGA Tour: Barrracuda Championship (to 9) Reno, Nevada
Ogilvy defending champion in Reno
Australian Geoff Ogilvy is defending champion at the Barracuda Championship at Montreux Country Club, where many players who did not qualify for the Bridgestone Invitational will tune their games for next week's PGA Championship. (GOLF-PGA/RENO, expect by 0500 GMT/1AM ET, 300 words)
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BASEBALL
Dodger ace Greinke on mound against Phillies
Los Angeles right-hander Zack Greinke seeks to improve his 10-2 record as the National League West-leading Dodgers meet the Philadelphia Phillies in one of 10 games on the Major League Baseball schedule. (BASEBALL-HIGHLIGHTS/, expect by 0330 GMT/11:30 PM ET, 800 words)
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NORTH AMERICAN SPORTS
Roundups of off-field developments in the major North American professional sports leagues. (expect by 0000 GMT/8:00 PM ET, by The Sports Xchange, 400 words)
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TENNIS
ATP/WTA: Citi Open, Washington, U.S. (to 9)
Gritty Gabashvili stuns top seed Murray in Washington
Andy Murray's preparations for the U.S. Open got off to a poor start when the Briton suffered a stunning 6-4 4-6 7-6 (4) loss to unseeded Russian Teymuraz Gabashvili in the second round of the Citi Open in Washington on Wednesday. (TENNIS-MEN/CITI, moved, 417 words)
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ATP: Austrian Open, Kitzbuehel, Austria (to 9)
WTA: Bank of the West Classic, Stanford, CA (to 9)
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