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
TENNIS-AUSOPEN
Tennis-Djokovic gets out of jail to reach Melbourne semis as Musetti retires
MELBOURNE, Jan 28 (Reuters) - Novak Djokovic continued his quest for a record-extending 11th Australian Open title and standalone 25th Grand Slam crown, but only after a cruel twist of fate for Lorenzo Musetti, who quit their quarter-final with an injury on Wednesday while leading.
OLYMPICS-2026-SNOWBOARD/DALMASSO
Olympics-From injury to new gold dream: Italy's Dalmasso relishes second chance
ROME, Jan 28 (Reuters) - An injury that shattered Lucia Dalmasso's initial skiing dreams proved the unlikely turning point in a late‑blooming snowboard career that now places her among Italy's top medal contenders at next month's Milano Cortina Winter Olympics.
SOCCER-CHAMPIONS-NAP-CHE
Soccer-Chelsea urge vigilance after two fans injured ahead of Napoli match
Jan 28 (Reuters) - Chelsea urged travelling fans attending Wednesday's Champions League fixture in Naples to remain cautious after two supporters required hospital treatment.
UPCOMING SPORTS
CRICKET
CRICKET-T20-IND-NZ/
India v New Zealand, fourth T20, Guwahati
India and New Zealand clash in the fourth T20 international in Visakhapatnam.
28 Jan 11:30 ET / 16:30 GMT
CRICKET-T20-WORLDCUP/OMAN
2026 T20 World Cup - Oman captain Jatinder Singh interview
Ahead of the 2026 T20 World Cup, Oman captain Jatinder Singh speaks with Reuters on team's preparation, challenges, fixtures and team combination.
29 Jan 05:30 ET / 10:30 GMT
ALPINE
ALPINE-SKIING/MEN (PIX)
FIS Alpine Ski World Cup - Men's Night Slalom
Alpine ski World Cup opening with Men's Night Slalom in Schladming
28 Jan 11:30 ET / 16:30 GMT
SOCCER
SOCCER-WORLDCUP/LOS ANGELES $(TV)$
Los Angeles World Cup 2026 Host Committee event
The Los Angeles World Cup 2026 Host Committee unveil their community and fan engagement plans taking place around the Los Angeles region during this summer's World Cup at a press event.
28 Jan 13:00 ET / 18:00 GMT
SOCCER-CHAMPIONS-NAP-CHE/ (PIX)
Europe - UEFA Champions League - Napoli v Chelsea
Napoli play Chelsea in the UEFA Champions League at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona in Naples.
28 Jan 15:00 ET / 20:00 GMT
SOCCER-CHAMPIONS-ARS-KAI/ (PIX)
Europe - UEFA Champions League - Arsenal v Kairat
Arsenal play Kairat in the UEFA Champions League at the Emirates Stadium in London.
28 Jan 15:00 ET / 20:00 GMT
SOCCER-CHAMPIONS-LIV-QAR/ (PIX)
Europe - UEFA Champions League - Liverpool v Qarabag
Liverpool play Qarabag in the UEFA Champions League at Anfield.
28 Jan 15:00 ET / 20:00 GMT
SOCCER-CHAMPIONS-BVB-INT/ (PIX)
Europe - UEFA Champions League - Borussia Dortmund v Inter Milan
Borussia Dortmund play Inter Milan in the UEFA Champions League.
28 Jan 15:00 ET / 20:00 GMT
SOCCER-CHAMPIONS-BAR-FCK/ (PIX)
Europe - UEFA Champions League - Barcelona v Copenhagen
Barcelona play Copenhagen in the UEFA Champions League.
28 Jan 15:00 ET / 20:00 GMT
SOCCER-CHAMPIONS-PSG-NEW/ (PIX)
Europe - UEFA Champions League - Paris St Germain v Newcastle United
Paris St Germain play Newcastle United in the UEFA Champions League at Parc des Princes.
28 Jan 15:00 ET / 20:00 GMT
SOCCER-CHAMPIONS-MCI-GS/ (PIX)
Europe - UEFA Champions League - Manchester City v Galatasaray
Manchester City play Galatasaray in the UEFA Champions League at the Etihad Stadium.
28 Jan 15:00 ET / 20:00 GMT
SOCCER-CHAMPIONS-SGE-TOT/ (PIX)
Europe - UEFA Champions League - Eintracht Frankfurt v Tottenham Hotspur
Eintracht Frankfurt play Tottenham Hotspur in the UEFA Champions League.
28 Jan 15:00 ET / 20:00 GMT
SOCCER-CHAMPIONS-ATH-SCP/ (PIX)
Europe - UEFA Champions League - Athletic Bilbao v Sporting Lisbon
Athletic Bilbao play Sporting Lisbon in the UEFA Champions League at Estadio de San Mames.
28 Jan 15:00 ET / 20:00 GMT
SOCCER-CHAMPIONS-SLB-RMA/ (PIX)
Europe - UEFA Champions League - Benfica v Real Madrid
Benfica play Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League in Lisbon.
28 Jan 15:00 ET / 20:00 GMT
SOCCER-CHAMPIONS-ATM-BOD/ (PIX)
Europe - UEFA Champions League - Atletico Madrid v Bodo/Glimt
Atletico Madrid play Bodo/Glimt in the UEFA Champions League at Estadio Metropolitano.
28 Jan 15:00 ET / 20:00 GMT
SOCCER-CHAMPIONS-PSV-FCB/ (PIX)
Europe - Champions League - PSV Eindhoven v Bayern Munich
PSV Eindhoven play Bayern Munich in the Champions League at the Philips Stadion.
28 Jan 15:00 ET / 20:00 GMT
SOCCER-CHAMPIONS-ASM-JUV/ (PIX)
Europe - UEFA Champions League - Monaco v Juventus
Monaco play Juventus in the UEFA Champions League at Stade Louis-II.
28 Jan 15:00 ET / 20:00 GMT
SOCCER-ARGENTINA-RIV-GIM/ (TV)
Argentina LPF - Torneo Apertura - River Plate v Gimnasia La Plata
River Plate play Gimnasia La Plata in the Argentina LPF Torneo Apertura.
28 Jan 18:00 ET / 23:00 GMT
SOCCER-ARGENTINA-ESU-BOJ/ (TV)
Argentina LPF - Torneo Apertura - Estudiantes v Boca Juniors
Estudiantes v Boca Juniors in the Argentina LPF Torneo Apertura.
28 Jan 20:15 ET / 01:15 GMT
SOCCER-ITALY/PREVIEW
Italy - Serie A weekend preview
A preview of the weekend's action in Serie A
29 Jan
SOCCER-SPAIN/PREVIEW
Spain - LaLiga weekend preview
A preview of the weekend's action in Spanish LaLiga.
29 Jan
NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE
ICEHOCKEY-NHL-NYI-NYR/ (PIX)
New York Islanders v New York Rangers
2025-26 Season (Regular Season) - UBS Arena, Elmont, New York
29 Jan 19:00 ET / 00:00 GMT
ICEHOCKEY-NHL-OTT-COL/ (PIX)
Ottawa Senators v Colorado Avalanche
2025-26 Season (Regular Season) - Canadian Tire Centre, Kanata, Ontario
29 Jan 19:30 ET / 00:30 GMT
ICEHOCKEY-NHL-CBJ-PHI/ (PIX)
Columbus Blue Jackets v Philadelphia Flyers
2025-26 Season (Regular Season) - Nationwide Arena, Columbus, Ohio
29 Jan 19:30 ET / 00:30 GMT
NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION
BASKETBALL-NBA-IND-CHI/ (PIX)
Indiana Pacers v Chicago Bulls
2025-26 Season (Regular Season) - Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, Indiana
29 Jan 19:00 ET / 00:00 GMT
BASKETBALL-NBA-CLE-LAL/ (PIX)
Cleveland Cavaliers v Los Angeles Lakers
2025-26 Season (Regular Season) - Rocket Arena, Cleveland, Ohio
29 Jan 19:00 ET / 00:00 GMT
BASKETBALL-NBA-BOS-ATL/ (PIX)
Boston Celtics v Atlanta Hawks
2025-26 Season (Regular Season) - TD Garden, Boston, Massachusetts
29 Jan 19:30 ET / 00:30 GMT
BASKETBALL-NBA-MIA-ORL/ (PIX)
Miami Heat v Orlando Magic
2025-26 Season (Regular Season) - Kaseya Center, Miami, Florida
29 Jan 19:30 ET / 00:30 GMT
BASKETBALL-NBA-TOR-NYK/ (PIX)
Toronto Raptors v New York Knicks
2025-26 Season (Regular Season) - Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, Ontario
29 Jan 19:30 ET / 00:30 GMT
BASKETBALL-NBA-MEM-CHA/ (PIX)
Memphis Grizzlies v Charlotte Hornets
2025-26 Season (Regular Season) - FedExForum, Memphis, Tennessee
29 Jan 20:00 ET / 01:00 GMT
BASKETBALL-NBA-DAL-MIN/ (PIX)
Dallas Mavericks v Minnesota Timberwolves
2025-26 Season (Regular Season) - American Airlines Center, Dallas, Texas
29 Jan 20:30 ET / 01:30 GMT
BASKETBALL-NBA-UTA-GSW/ (PIX)
Utah Jazz v Golden State Warriors
2025-26 Season (Regular Season) - Delta Center, Salt Lake City, Utah
29 Jan 21:00 ET / 02:00 GMT
BASKETBALL-NBA-HOU-SAS/ (PIX)
Houston Rockets v San Antonio Spurs
2025-26 Season (Regular Season) - Toyota Center, Houston, Texas
29 Jan 21:30 ET / 02:30 GMT
OLYMPICS
OLYMPICS-2026-ICEHOCKEY/ITALY
Italian hockey pride set to meet Olympic reality
Italy men's ice hockey have the only Olympic roster without an player, and the hosts will go into their home Games as rank outsiders, competing in a sport largely ignored in their own country.
29 Jan
OLYMPICS-2026-FIGURESKATING/MUSIC
Unique music choices will highlight figure skating at Milano Cortina Olympics
When Japanese skater Yuma Kagiyama launches into his free programme under the Olympic lights at the Milano Cortina Games next month, the sweep of "Nessun dorma" is sure to strike a chord with the Italian crowd — a return to the city of Turandot's premiere on its 100th anniversary.
29 Jan
OLYMPICS-2026-FREESTYLE/TABANELLI (PIX)
Italy's Tabanelli siblings set sights on freestyle glory at Milano Cortina Games
Siblings Miro and Flora Tabanelli were destined to become winter sports athletes, having been raised by parents who ran a mountain refuge in the Italian Apennines and who put them on skis as early as the age of two. After career breakthrough victories for both in the 2025 World Cup and X Games, they are Italy's best hope of challenging the U.S. dominance of freestyle skiing, on the home ground of the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics in February.
29 Jan
TENNIS
TENNIS-AUSOPEN/ (PIX) (TV)
Australian Open
The women's semi-finals at the Australian Open at Melbourne Park - the first Grand Slam of the year.
29 Jan 03:30 ET / 08:30 GMT
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