Reuters sports schedule at 0600 GMT on Wednesday:
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SOCCER
ZURICH - A FIFA committee headed by Domenico Scala will supervise integrity checks on candidates hoping to stand in February's election to replace Sepp Blatter as president of world football's governing body. (SOCCER FIFA/ELECTION, moved, by Simon Evans, 400 words)
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England's Campbell backs ex-player to clean up FIFA
MUMBAI - Former England defender Sol Campbell believes a retired player would be the ideal candidate to head FIFA and lead reforms aimed at cleaning up the corruption-tainted governing body. (SOCCER-FIFA/CAPMBELL (INTERVIEW), expect by 0900 GMT/5 AM ET, by Sudipto Ganguly, 500 words)
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Libertadores Cup semi-final, second leg
River Plate draw with Guarani to reach Libertadores final
ASUNCION - River Plate came back from a goal down to draw 1-1 with Guarani on Tuesday and secure a 3-1 aggregate win that takes them into their first Libertadores Cup final since 1996. (SOCCER-LIBERTADORES/ (PIX), moved, 300 words)
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CYCLING
Tour de France (to 26)
Froome looks to consolidate in the Alps
Yellow jersey holder Chris Froome will hope the doping allegations cast over him and his Sky team have finally been put to bed as the Tour de France heads into the Alps following the second rest day with the 17th stage beginning in Digne-les-Bains. (CYCLING-TOUR/ (PIX), expect by 1700 GMT/1 PM ET, by Julien Pretot, 500 words)
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CRICKET
Bangladesh v South Africa, first test (to 25), Chittagong
Bangladesh lose two quick wickets to reach 80-2 at lunch
Bangladesh lost two wickets in quick succession to reach 80 for two in their first innings early on the second day of their opening test against South Africa at Chittagong on Wednesday. (CRICKET-BANGLADESH/, moved with updates to follow, 200 words)
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Pakistan v Sri Lanka, 4th ODI, Colombo
Pakistan eye series victory against Sri Lanka
COLOMBO - Pakistan, leading 2-1 and buoyant after Sunday's comprehensive victory against Sri Lanka, will be hoping to seal the five-match series with a game to spare. (CRICKET-LANKA, expect by 1930 GMT/3:30 PM ET, 350 words)
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MOTOR RACING
Hungarian Grand Prix preview
The head says Hamilton but watch out for the Finns
BUDAPEST - The head says Lewis Hamilton but less logical Formula One fans hoping to beat the odds might fancy the chances of Valtteri Bottas or Kimi Raikkonen in Hungary this weekend. (MOTOR RACING-PRIX/ (PREVIEW, PIX), expect by 1200 GMT/8 AM ET, by Alan Baldwin, 500 words)
We will also move statistics for Sunday's race and a drivers' form sheet.
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SWIMMING
World Championships, Kazan, Russia (July 24-Aug 9)
Absentees add to uncertainty at world championships
SINGAPORE - The absence of Michael Phelps and a handful of other established stars has added an air of uncertainty to the 16th world aquatic championships, the last big dress rehearsal before the 2016 Rio Olympics. (SWIMMING-WORLD/PREVIEW, expect by 0800 GMT/4 AM ET, by Julian Linden, 600 words)
Also moving are items on South African butterfly specialist Chad Le Clos and American distance queen Katie Ledecky.
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RUGBY
South Africa to name team to take on All Blacks
JOHANNESBURG - Injured-plagued South Africa, who have already appointed Schalk Burger as stand-in captain, name the rest of their starting team for Saturday's Rugby Championship clash against New Zealand. (RUGBY-CHAMPIONSHIP/SAFRICA, expect by 1100 GMT/7 AM ET, by Nick Said, 300 words)
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PAN AM GAMES
Pan American Games (to 26)
De Grasse ready to take Pan Am sprint spotlight
TORONTO - With no Usain Bolt or Justin Gatlin in the field, Canadian sprinter Andre De Grasse eased to a leisurely win in his opening heat of the 100 metres at the Pan American Games on Tuesday. (GAMES-PANAM/ (WRAPUP 1, PIX), moved, by Steve Keating, 450 words)
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BASEBALL
Gutierrez slam helps Mariners battle past Tigers
Pinch-hitter Franklin Gutierrez hit a grand slam to cap a five-run eighth as the Seattle Mariners out-slugged the Detroit Tigers. (BASEBALL-HIGHLIGHTS/ (PIX), moved, 800 words)
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NORTH AMERICAN SPORTS
Roundups of off-field developments in the major North American professional sports leagues. (moved, by The Sports Xchange, 400 words) (Asia Desk Editor: John O'Brien)