Here are the top sports stories and upcoming coverage plans for Reuters text service as of 2 p.m. GMT/9 a.m. ET. For a full schedule of news and events, go to our editorial calendar on Reuters Connect.
TOP STORIES
SOCCER WORLDCUP/PLAYOFFS DRAW
Soccer-Italy face Northern Ireland in European playoffs, Sweden meet Ukraine
ZURICH, Nov 20 (Reuters) - Italy will face Northern Ireland in the European playoffs in their bid to qualify for the 2026 World Cup while Sweden meet Ukraine as 16 teams learned the pathways that determine the four remaining European slots for the global tournament.
MOTOR-F1-LASVEGAS/
Motor racing-F1 drivers wary of wet start to Vegas weekend
LAS VEGAS, Nov 19 (Reuters) - McLaren's Formula One leader Lando Norris and other top drivers braced for a cold and wet start to the Las Vegas Grand Prix weekend on Wednesday but hoped for better weather on race night.
TENNIS-PTPA/AUSTRALIA
Tennis-Players' group nears deal with Tennis Australia in lawsuit over pay, schedule
BENGALURU, Nov 20 (Reuters) - A global players' advocacy group co-founded by Novak Djokovic said on Wednesday it was close to settling with Tennis Australia in its case accusing some governing bodies of being a "cartel" that underpays and imposes an unsustainable schedule.
UPCOMING
RUGBY
RUGBY-UNION-IRL/
Rugby-Ireland name team to face South Africa
20 Nov 09:00 ET / 14:00 GMT
RUGBY-UNION-ENG-ARG/ (PIX)
Rugby Union - Argentina team announcement
Argentina name their side for Sunday's clash against England at Twickenham.
21 Nov 05:00 ET / 10:00 GMT
TENNIS
TENNIS-DAVISCUP/ (PIX) $(TV)$
Davis Cup – Final 8 - Fourth Quarter-Final - Argentina v Germany
Argentina play Germany in the fourth quarter-final of the Davis Cup Final 8 at the Unipol Arena in Bologna.
20 Nov 11:00 ET / 16:00 GMT
MOTOR RACING
MOTOR-F1-LASVEGAS/ (PIX)
Motor racing - Formula One - Las Vegas Grand Prix - Practice
Las Vegas hosts the 22nd race of the 2025 Formula One world championship. Action from practice
20 Nov 11:30 ET / 16:30 GMT
ICEHOCKEY
ICEHOCKEY-NHL-TOR-CBJ/ (PIX)
NHL - Toronto Maple Leafs v Columbus Blue Jackets
2025-26 NHL Season (Regular Season) - Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, Ontario
21 Nov 19:00 ET / 00:00 GMT
ICEHOCKEY-NHL-FLA-NJD/ (PIX)
NHL - Florida Panthers v New Jersey Devils
2025-26 NHL Season (Regular Season) - Amerant Bank Arena, Sunrise, Florida
21 Nov 19:00 ET / 00:00 GMT
ICEHOCKEY-NHL-PHI-STL/ (PIX)
NHL - Philadelphia Flyers v St. Louis Blues
2025-26 NHL Season (Regular Season) - Xfinity Mobile Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
21 Nov 19:00 ET / 00:00 GMT
ICEHOCKEY-NHL-DET-NYI/ (PIX)
NHL - Detroit Red Wings v New York Islanders
2025-26 NHL Season (Regular Season) - Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, Michigan
21 Nov 19:00 ET / 00:00 GMT
ICEHOCKEY-NHL-MTL-WSH/ (PIX)
NHL - Montreal Canadiens v Washington Capitals
2025-26 NHL Season (Regular Season) - Bell Centre, Montreal, Quebec
21 Nov 19:00 ET / 00:00 GMT
ICEHOCKEY-NHL-TBL-EDM/ (PIX)
NHL - Tampa Bay Lightning v Edmonton Oilers
2025-26 NHL Season (Regular Season) - Benchmark International Arena, Tampa, Florida
21 Nov 19:30 ET / 00:30 GMT
ICEHOCKEY-NHL-CHI-SEA/ (PIX)
NHL - Chicago Blackhawks v Seattle Kraken
2025-26 NHL Season (Regular Season) - United Center, Chicago, Illinois
21 Nov 20:00 ET / 01:00 GMT
ICEHOCKEY-NHL-COL-NYR/ (PIX)
NHL - Colorado Avalanche v New York Rangers
2025-26 NHL Season (Regular Season) - Ball Arena, Denver, Colorado
21 Nov 21:00 ET / 02:00 GMT
ICEHOCKEY-NHL-UTA-VGK/ (PIX)
NHL - Utah Mammoth v Vegas Golden Knights
2025-26 NHL Season (Regular Season) - Delta Center, Salt Lake City, Utah
21 Nov 21:00 ET / 02:00 GMT
ICEHOCKEY-NHL-ANA-OTT/ (PIX)
NHL - Anaheim Ducks v Ottawa Senators
2025-26 NHL Season (Regular Season) - Honda Center, Anaheim, California
21 Nov 22:00 ET / 03:00 GMT
ICEHOCKEY-NHL-SJS-LAK/ (PIX)
NHL - San Jose Sharks v Los Angeles Kings
2025-26 NHL Season (Regular Season) - SAP Center at San Jose, San Jose, California
21 Nov 22:00 ET / 03:00 GMT
ICEHOCKEY-NHL-VAN-DAL/ (PIX)
NHL - Vancouver Canucks v Dallas Stars
2025-26 NHL Season (Regular Season) - Rogers Arena, Vancouver, British Columbia
21 Nov 22:00 ET / 03:00 GMT
BASKETBALL
BASKETBALL-NBA-ORL-LAC/ (PIX)
NBA - Orlando Magic v Los Angeles Clippers
2025-26 NBA Season (Regular Season) - Kia Center, Orlando, Florida
21 Nov 19:00 ET / 00:00 GMT
BASKETBALL-NBA-MIL-PHI/ (PIX)
NBA - Milwaukee Bucks v Philadelphia 76ers
2025-26 NBA Season (Regular Season) - Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
21 Nov 20:00 ET / 01:00 GMT
BASKETBALL-NBA-MEM-SAC/ (PIX)
NBA - Memphis Grizzlies v Sacramento Kings
2025-26 NBA Season (Regular Season) - FedExForum, Memphis, Tennessee
21 Nov 20:00 ET / 01:00 GMT
BASKETBALL-NBA-SAS-ATL/ (PIX)
NBA - San Antonio Spurs v Atlanta Hawks
2025-26 NBA Season (Regular Season) - Frost Bank Center, San Antonio, Texas
21 Nov 20:00 ET / 01:00 GMT
FOOTBALL
FOOTBALL-NFL-HOU-BUF/ (PIX)
NFL - Houston Texans v Buffalo Bills
2025-2026 NFL Season (Regular Season) - NRG Stadium, Houston, Texas
21 Nov 20:15 ET / 01:15 GMT
CRICKET
CRICKET-ASHES/ (PIX)
The Ashes - Australia v England, first test
Day one of the first Ashes test between Australia and England at Perth Stadium.
21 Nov 21:30 ET / 02:30 GMT
SOCCER
SOCCER-ENGLAND-ARS-TOT/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 Tottenham Hotspur.
21 Nov
SOCCER-ENGLAND-LIV-NFO/PREVIEW (TV)
England - English Premier League - Liverpool press conference
Liverpool manager Arne Slot speaks to the media ahead of his team's Premier League match against Nottingham Forest
21 Nov
SOCCER-ENGLAND-BUR-CHE/PREVIEW
England - English Premier League - Chelsea press conference
Chelsea's Enzo Maresca holds a press conference ahead of his side's Premier League match against Burnley.
21 Nov
SOCCER-ENGLAND-MUN-EVE/PREVIEW (TV)
England - English Premier League - Manchester United press conference
Manchester United's Ruben Amorim speaks to the media ahead of his side's Premier League match against Everton.
21 Nov 08:15 ET / 13:15 GMT
SOCCER-ENGLAND-ARS-TOT/PREVIEW (TV)
England - English Premier League - Tottenham Hotspur press conference
Tottenham Hotspur's Thomas Frank holds a press conference ahead of his team's Premier League match against Arsenal.
21 Nov 08:30 ET / 13:30 GMT
SOCCER-ENGLAND-NEW-MCI/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 Newcastle United.
21 Nov 08:30 ET / 13:30 GMT
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