Here are the top sports stories and upcoming coverage plans for Reuters text service as of 2:30 p.m. GMT/ 9:30 a.m. ET. For a full schedule of news and events, go to our editorial calendar on Reuters Connect.
TOP STORIES
SOCCER-ENGLAND
Faltering Man City and Arsenal look to gain foothold in title race
Manchester City and Arsenal have led the way in the last two Premier League title races but both teams have hit a slump heading into the weekend when their squad depth will be put to the test as they aim to reel in leaders Liverpool.
TENNIS-MASTERS
Tsitsipas questions ATP's 'backward move' to make Masters events two weeks long
Stefanos Tsitsipas said two-week ATP Masters 1000 events result in a drop in quality as players do not get enough time off for recovery or the intense training needed to stay in shape over a long season.
MOTOR-F1-SWEARING
Mind your own language, F1 drivers tell FIA boss in swearing row
LONDON, Nov 7 (Reuters) - Formula One drivers have responded to the governing body's clampdown on swearing by asking FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem to treat them like adults and mind his own language.
UPCOMING
SOCCER
SOCCER-EUROPA-GS-TOT/REPORT (PIX)
Europe - UEFA Europa League - Galatasaray v Tottenham Hotspur
Galatasaray play Tottenham Hotspur in the UEFA Europa League.
7 Nov 12:45 ET / 17:45 GMT
SOCCER-EUROPA-MUN-PKT/REPORT (PIX) $(TV)$
Europe - UEFA Europa League - Manchester United v PAOK
Manchester United play PAOK in the UEFA Europa League.
7 Nov 15:00 ET / 20:00 GMT
SOCCER-UEFANATIONS-BEL-ITA/
Belgium squad announcement
Under fire Belgium coach Domenico Tedesco holds a press conference as he names his squad to meet Italy and Israel in their last two Nations League group games.
8 Nov 04:00 ET / 09:00 GMT
SOCCER-NATIONS-NLD-HUN/
Netherland squad announcement
Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman names his squad for their last two Nations League clashes against Hungary and Bosnia.
8 Nov 07:00 ET / 12:00 GMT
NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE
ICEHOCKEY-NHL-CAR-PIT/ (PIX)
NHL - Carolina Hurricanes v Pittsburgh Penguins
2024-25 NHL Season (Regular Season) - Lenovo Center, Raleigh, North Carolina
8 Nov 19:00 ET / 00:00 GMT
ICEHOCKEY-NHL-FLA-NSH/ (PIX)
NHL - Florida Panthers v Nashville Predators
2024-25 NHL Season (Regular Season) - Amerant Bank Arena, Sunrise, Florida
8 Nov 19:00 ET / 00:00 GMT
ICEHOCKEY-NHL-NJD-MTL/ (PIX)
NHL - New Jersey Devils v Montreal Canadiens
2024-25 NHL Season (Regular Season) - Prudential Center, Newark, New Jersey
8 Nov 19:00 ET / 00:00 GMT
ICEHOCKEY-NHL-OTT-NYI/ (PIX)
NHL - Ottawa Senators v New York Islanders
2024-25 NHL Season (Regular Season) - Canadian Tire Centre, Kanata, Ontario
8 Nov 19:00 ET / 00:00 GMT
ICEHOCKEY-NHL-NYR-BUF/ (PIX)
NHL - New York Rangers v Buffalo Sabres
2024-25 NHL Season (Regular Season) - Madison Square Garden, New York, New York
8 Nov 19:00 ET / 00:00 GMT
ICEHOCKEY-NHL-BOS-CGY/ (PIX)
NHL - Boston Bruins v Calgary Flames
2024-25 NHL Season (Regular Season) - TD Garden, Boston, Massachusetts
8 Nov 19:00 ET / 00:00 GMT
ICEHOCKEY-NHL-TBL-PHI/ (PIX)
NHL - Tampa Bay Lightning v Philadelphia Flyers
2024-25 NHL Season (Regular Season) - Amalie Arena, Tampa, Florida
8 Nov 19:30 ET / 00:30 GMT
ICEHOCKEY-NHL-STL-UTA/ (PIX)
NHL - St. Louis Blues v Utah Hockey Club
2024-25 NHL Season (Regular Season) - Enterprise Center, St. Louis, Missouri
8 Nov 20:00 ET / 01:00 GMT
ICEHOCKEY-NHL-WPG-COL/ (PIX)
NHL - Winnipeg Jets v Colorado Avalanche
2024-25 NHL Season (Regular Season) - Canada Life Centre, Winnipeg, Manitoba
8 Nov 20:00 ET / 01:00 GMT
ICEHOCKEY-NHL-DAL-CHI/ (PIX)
NHL - Dallas Stars v Chicago Blackhawks
2024-25 NHL Season (Regular Season) - American Airlines Center, Dallas, Texas
8 Nov 20:00 ET / 01:00 GMT
ICEHOCKEY-NHL-SJS-MIN/ (PIX)
NHL - San Jose Sharks v Minnesota Wild
2024-25 NHL Season (Regular Season) - SAP Center at San Jose, San Jose, California
8 Nov 22:30 ET / 03:30 GMT
ICEHOCKEY-NHL-LAK-VAN/ (PIX)
NHL - Los Angeles Kings v Vancouver Canucks
2024-25 NHL Season (Regular Season) - Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, California
8 Nov 22:30 ET / 03:30 GMT
NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION
BASKETBALL-NBA-CHI-MIN/ (PIX)
NBA - Chicago Bulls v Minnesota Timberwolves
2024-25 NBA Season (Regular Season) - United Center, Chicago, Illinois
8 Nov 20:00 ET / 01:00 GMT
BASKETBALL-NBA-MIL-UTA/ (PIX)
NBA - Milwaukee Bucks v Utah Jazz
2024-25 NBA Season (Regular Season) - Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
8 Nov 20:00 ET / 01:00 GMT
BASKETBALL-NBA-SAS-POR/ (PIX)
NBA - San Antonio Spurs v Portland Trail Blazers
2024-25 NBA Season (Regular Season) - Frost Bank Center, San Antonio, Texas
8 Nov 20:00 ET / 01:00 GMT
FOOTBALL
FOOTBALL-NFL-BAL-CIN/ (PIX)
NFL - Baltimore Ravens v Cincinnati Bengals
2024-2025 NFL Season (Regular Season) - M&T Bank Stadium, Baltimore, Maryland
8 Nov 20:15 ET / 01:15 GMT
CRICKET
CRICKET-ODI-AUS-PAK/
Australia v Pakistan, second ODI
Australia host Pakistan at the Adelaide Oval in the second of three ODIs.
8 Nov 22:30 ET / 03:30 GMT
RUGBY
RUGBY-UNION-WAL-FJI/
Wales team announcement
Wales name their team to take on Fiji at the Principality Stadium on Sunday, followed by a press conference with coach Warren Gatland
8 Nov 06:00 ET / 11:00 GMT
RUGBY-UNION-SCO-ZAF/
South Africa team announcement
South Africa name their side to take on Scotland at Murrayfield on Sunday.
8 Nov 09:00 ET / 14:00 GMT
TENNIS
TENNIS-WTAFINALS/ (PIX) (TV)
WTA Finals
The semi-finals of the WTA Finals in Riyadh.
8 Nov 07:30 ET / 12:30 GMT
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