Here are the top sports stories and upcoming coverage plans for Reuters text service as of 2:00 p.m. GMT/ 9:00 a.m. ET. For a full schedule of news and events, go to our editorial calendar on Reuters Connect.
TOP STORIES
FRANCE-SOCCER/LE GRAET
Soccer-France sports minister says ex-football federation chief withdrawing defamation complaint
Former French Football Federation president Noel Le Graet has withdrawn his defamation complaint against France's Sports Minister Amelie Oudea-Castera.
MOTOR-F1-LASVEGAS/
Motor racing-Tsunoda interrogated in his pyjamas on U.S. arrival
Japanese Formula One driver Yuki Tsunoda said he was interrogated in his pyjamas for several hours by U.S. border control officials before being let into the country for Saturday's Las Vegas Grand Prix.
SOCCER-ENGLAND-BHA/HUERZELER
Soccer-Huerzeler's instant impact allows Brighton to dream of Europe again
When Fabian Huerzeler joined Brighton & Hove Albion ahead of his debut season in a European top-flight league the manager wanted to "challenge the establishment" and, true to his word, some of the Premier League's leading clubs have suffered defeat as his Seagulls soar.
UPCOMING
TENNIS
TENNIS-DAVISCUP/ (PIX) $(TV)$
Davis Cup Finals - Italy v Argentina
Italy play Argentina in the quarter-finals of the Davis Cup Finals at the Palacio de Deportes Jose Maria Martin Carpena, Malaga.
21 Nov 11:00 ET / 16:00 GMT
TENNIS-SINNER/
Sinner shuts out noise in eventful year to emerge as man to beat
Jannik Sinner enjoyed an unforgettable season marked by his first two Grand Slam triumphs and the year-end world number one ranking but will head into 2025 with the worrying prospect of a long spell out of the game.
22 Nov 03:00 ET / 08:00 GMT
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
BASEBALL-MLB/AWARDS (TV)
MLB - 2024 MVP Awards
The 2024 MLB most valuable players (MVPs) are announced on Nov. 21 at the Baseball Writers Association of America awards. Aaron Judge (Yankees), Juan Soto (Yankees), and Bobby Witt Jr. (Royals) are shortlisted for the American League MVP. Francisco Lindor (Mets), Ketel Marte (Diamondbacks), and Shohei Ohtani (Dodgers) are shortlisted for the National League MVP.
21 Nov 18:00 ET / 23:00 GMT
MOTOR RALLYING
MOTOR-RALLY-JAPAN/ (TV)
Rallying - World Rally Championship - Rally Japan
Day two of Rally Japan - the 13th and final race of the 2024 World Rally Championship.
22 Nov 19:00 ET / 00:00 GMT
MOTOR RACING
MOTOR-F1-LASVEGAS/ (PIX)
Motor racing - Formula One - Las Vegas Grand Prix
Las Vegas hosts the 22nd race of the 2024 Formula One world championship.
22 Nov
NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE
ICEHOCKEY-NHL-WSH-COL/ (PIX)
NHL - Washington Capitals v Colorado Avalanche
2024-25 NHL Season (Regular Season) - Capital One Arena, Washington, District of Columbia
22 Nov 19:00 ET / 00:00 GMT
ICEHOCKEY-NHL-DET-NYI/ (PIX)
NHL - Detroit Red Wings v New York Islanders
2024-25 NHL Season (Regular Season) - Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, Michigan
22 Nov 19:00 ET / 00:00 GMT
ICEHOCKEY-NHL-BOS-UTA/ (PIX)
NHL - Boston Bruins v Utah Hockey Club
2024-25 NHL Season (Regular Season) - TD Garden, Boston, Massachusetts
22 Nov 19:00 ET / 00:00 GMT
ICEHOCKEY-NHL-NJD-CAR/ (PIX)
NHL - New Jersey Devils v Carolina Hurricanes
2024-25 NHL Season (Regular Season) - Prudential Center, Newark, New Jersey
22 Nov 19:00 ET / 00:00 GMT
ICEHOCKEY-NHL-CBJ-TBL/ (PIX)
NHL - Columbus Blue Jackets v Tampa Bay Lightning
2024-25 NHL Season (Regular Season) - Nationwide Arena, Columbus, Ohio
22 Nov 19:00 ET / 00:00 GMT
ICEHOCKEY-NHL-OTT-VGK/ (PIX)
NHL - Ottawa Senators v Vegas Golden Knights
2024-25 NHL Season (Regular Season) - Canadian Tire Centre, Kanata, Ontario
22 Nov 19:00 ET / 00:00 GMT
ICEHOCKEY-NHL-STL-SJS/ (PIX)
NHL - St. Louis Blues v San Jose Sharks
2024-25 NHL Season (Regular Season) - Enterprise Center, St. Louis, Missouri
22 Nov 20:00 ET / 01:00 GMT
ICEHOCKEY-NHL-CHI-FLA/ (PIX)
NHL - Chicago Blackhawks v Florida Panthers
2024-25 NHL Season (Regular Season) - United Center, Chicago, Illinois
22 Nov 20:30 ET / 01:30 GMT
ICEHOCKEY-NHL-CGY-NYR/ (PIX)
NHL - Calgary Flames v New York Rangers
2024-25 NHL Season (Regular Season) - Scotiabank Saddledome, Calgary, Alberta
22 Nov 21:00 ET / 02:00 GMT
ICEHOCKEY-NHL-EDM-MIN/ (PIX)
NHL - Edmonton Oilers v Minnesota Wild
2024-25 NHL Season (Regular Season) - Rogers Place, Edmonton, Alberta
22 Nov 21:00 ET / 02:00 GMT
NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION
BASKETBALL-NBA-CHA-DET/ (PIX)
NBA - Charlotte Hornets v Detroit Pistons
2024-25 NBA Season (Regular Season) - Spectrum Center, Charlotte, North Carolina
22 Nov 19:00 ET / 00:00 GMT
BASKETBALL-NBA-TOR-MIN/ (PIX)
NBA - Toronto Raptors v Minnesota Timberwolves
2024-25 NBA Season (Regular Season) - Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, Ontario
22 Nov 19:30 ET / 00:30 GMT
BASKETBALL-NBA-SAS-UTA/ (PIX)
NBA - San Antonio Spurs v Utah Jazz
2024-25 NBA Season (Regular Season) - Frost Bank Center, San Antonio, Texas
22 Nov 20:00 ET / 01:00 GMT
BASKETBALL-NBA-LAL-ORL/ (PIX)
NBA - Los Angeles Lakers v Orlando Magic
2024-25 NBA Season (Regular Season) - Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, California
22 Nov 22:30 ET / 03:30 GMT
NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE
FOOTBALL-NFL-CLE-PIT/ (PIX)
NFL - Cleveland Browns v Pittsburgh Steelers
2024-2025 NFL Season (Regular Season) - Huntington Bank Field, Cleveland, Ohio
22 Nov 20:15 ET / 01:15 GMT
CRICKET
CRICKET-TEST-AUS-IND/ (PIX)
Australia v India, first test
Australia host India at Perth Stadium in the first of five tests.
22 Nov
GOLF
GOLF-AUSTRALIA/
Australian PGA Championship
Former British Open champion Cameron Smith heads the field at Royal Queensland.
22 Nov
SOCCER
SOCCER-ENGLAND-SOU-LIV/PREVIEW (TV)
England - English Premier League - Liverpool press conference
Liverpool's Arne Slot holds a press conference ahead of his side's Premier League match against Southampton.
22 Nov 04:30 ET / 09:30 GMT
SOCCER-UEFANATIONS/DRAW
UEFA Nations League Knockouts Draw
The draw that determines the four quarter-final ties taking place between the League A group winners and runners-up will be held in Nyon, Switzerland. The draw will also determine the semi-finals that will be played in June.
22 Nov 06:00 ET / 11:00 GMT
SOCCER-ENGLAND-MCI-TOT/PREVIEW (TV)
England - English Premier League - Tottenham Hotspur press conference
Tottenham Hotspur's Ange Postecoglou holds a press conference ahead of his team's Premier League match against Manchester City.
22 Nov 08:00 ET / 13:00 GMT
SOCCER-ENGLAND-ARS-NFO/PREVIEW (TV)
England - English Premier League - Arsenal press conference
Arsenal's Mikel Arteta speaks to the media ahead of his side's Premier League match against Nottingham Forest.
22 Nov 08:00 ET / 13:00 GMT
SOCCER-ENGLAND-LEI-CHE/PREVIEW
England - Premier League - Chelsea press conference
Chelsea's Enzo Maresca holds a press conference ahead of his side's Premier League match against Leicester City.
22 Nov 08:00 ET / 13:00 GMT
SOCCER-ENGLAND-IPS-MUN/PREVIEW (TV)
England - English Premier League - Manchester United press conference
Manchester United's Ruben Amorim holds his first pre-match press conference ahead of his first match in charge of the club, which is a Premier League fixture away to Ipswich Town.
22 Nov 08:30 ET / 13:30 GMT
SOCCER-ENGLAND-MCI-TOT/PREVIEW (TV)
England - English Premier League - Manchester City press conference
Manchester City's Pep Guardiola speaks to the media ahead of his side's Premier League match against Tottenham Hotspur.
22 Nov 08:30 ET / 13:30 GMT
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