Here are the top sports stories and upcoming coverage plans for Reuters text service as of 2:30 p.m. ET/ 6:30 p.m. GMT. For a full schedule of news and events, go to our editorial calendar on Reuters Connect.
TOP STORIES
MOTOR-F1-JAPAN/ (PIX)
Motor racing-F1 has much to ponder after three races with new rules
SUZUKA, Japan, March 30 (Reuters) - Formula One enters an enforced five-week break with plenty to ponder following Sunday's Japanese Grand Prix.
SOCCER-WORLDCUP-CZE-DNK/PREVIEW (PIX)
Soccer-Riemer eyes 'extraordinary' World Cup berth as Denmark face Czech set-piece test
March 30 (Reuters) - Denmark coach Brian Riemer described Tuesday's high-stakes clash against the Czech Republic as the most significant fixture of his managerial career, with a victory booking a ticket to the upcoming World Cup.
SOCCER-ENGLAND-ARS/
Soccer-Zubimendi joins Arsenal withdrawals from international squads
March 30 (Reuters) - Arsenal midfielder Martin Zubimendi has withdrawn from the Spain squad due to knee pain, becoming the 10th senior player to return to the Premier League leaders during the international break.
UPCOMING SPORTS
SOCCER
SOCCER-FRIENDLY-GER-GHA/ (PIX)
International Friendly - Germany v Ghana
Germany play Ghana in a Friendly match to tune up for the forthcoming FIFA World Cup 2026.
30 Mar 14:45 ET / 18:45 GMT
SOCCER-FRIENDLY-AUS-CUW/
International Friendly - Australia v Curacao
Australia play Curacao in a friendly match to tune up for the forthcoming FIFA World Cup 2026.
31 Mar 05:10 ET / 09:10 GMT
SOCCER-WORLDCUP-AFRICA/ROUNDUP (PIX)
African friendly internationals wrap-up
A wrapup of friendly international matches involving the African countries who are heading to the World Cup later in the year
31 Mar 13:30 ET / 17:30 GMT
BASEBALL
BASEBALL-MLB-KC-MIN/ (PIX)
MLB - Kansas City Royals v Minnesota Twins
2026 MLB Season (Regular Season) - Ewing M. Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri
30 Mar 16:10 ET / 20:10 GMT
BASEBALL-MLB-BAL-TEX/ (PIX)
MLB - Baltimore Orioles v Texas Rangers
2026 MLB Season (Regular Season) - Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Baltimore, Maryland
30 Mar 18:35 ET / 22:35 GMT
BASEBALL-MLB-CIN-PIT/ (PIX)
MLB - Cincinnati Reds v Pittsburgh Pirates
2026 MLB Season (Regular Season) - Great American Ball Park, Cincinnati, Ohio
30 Mar 18:40 ET / 22:40 GMT
BASEBALL-MLB-PHI-WAS/ (PIX)
MLB - Philadelphia Phillies v Washington Nationals
2026 MLB Season (Regular Season) - Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
30 Mar 18:40 ET / 22:40 GMT
BASEBALL-MLB-MIA-CHW/ (PIX)
MLB - Miami Marlins v Chicago White Sox
2026 MLB Season (Regular Season) - loanDepot park, Miami, Florida
30 Mar 18:40 ET / 22:40 GMT
BASEBALL-MLB-TOR-COL/ (PIX)
MLB - Toronto Blue Jays v Colorado Rockies
2026 MLB Season (Regular Season) - Rogers Centre, Toronto, Ontario
30 Mar 19:07 ET / 23:07 GMT
BASEBALL-MLB-ATL-OAK/ (PIX)
MLB - Atlanta Braves v Athletics
2026 MLB Season (Regular Season) - Truist Park, Atlanta, Georgia
30 Mar 19:15 ET / 23:15 GMT
BASEBALL-MLB-MIL-TB/ (PIX)
MLB - Milwaukee Brewers v Tampa Bay Rays
2026 MLB Season (Regular Season) - American Family Field, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
30 Mar 19:40 ET / 23:40 GMT
BASEBALL-MLB-CHC-LAA/ (PIX)
MLB - Chicago Cubs v Los Angeles Angels
2026 MLB Season (Regular Season) - Wrigley Field, Chicago, Illinois
30 Mar 19:40 ET / 23:40 GMT
BASEBALL-MLB-STL-NYM/ (PIX)
MLB - St. Louis Cardinals v New York Mets
2026 MLB Season (Regular Season) - Busch Stadium, St. Louis, Missouri
30 Mar 19:45 ET / 23:45 GMT
BASEBALL-MLB-HOU-BOS/ (PIX)
MLB - Houston Astros v Boston Red Sox
2026 MLB Season (Regular Season) - Daikin Park, Houston, Texas
31 Mar 20:10 ET / 00:10 GMT
BASEBALL-MLB-SD-SF/ (PIX)
MLB - San Diego Padres v San Francisco Giants
2026 MLB Season (Regular Season) - Petco Park, San Diego, California
31 Mar 21:40 ET / 01:40 GMT
BASEBALL-MLB-SEA-NYY/ (PIX)
MLB - Seattle Mariners v New York Yankees
2026 MLB Season (Regular Season) - T-Mobile Park, Seattle, Washington
31 Mar 21:40 ET / 01:40 GMT
BASEBALL-MLB-ARI-DET/ (PIX)
MLB - Arizona Diamondbacks v Detroit Tigers
2026 MLB Season (Regular Season) - Chase Field, Phoenix, Arizona
31 Mar 22:10 ET / 02:10 GMT
BASEBALL-MLB-LAD-CLE/ (PIX) $(TV)$
MLB - Los Angeles Dodgers v Cleveland Guardians
The Los Angeles Dodgers play the Cleveland Guardians in the MLB at Dodger Stadium.
30 Mar 22:10 ET / 02:10 GMT
ICEHOCKEY
ICEHOCKEY-NHL-NYI-PIT/ (PIX)
NHL - New York Islanders v Pittsburgh Penguins
2025-26 NHL Season (Regular Season) - UBS Arena, Elmont, New York
30 Mar 19:00 ET / 23:00 GMT
ICEHOCKEY-NHL-COL-CGY/ (PIX)
NHL - Colorado Avalanche v Calgary Flames
2025-26 NHL Season (Regular Season) - Ball Arena, Denver, Colorado
31 Mar 20:30 ET / 00:30 GMT
ICEHOCKEY-NHL-ANA-TOR/ (PIX)
NHL - Anaheim Ducks v Toronto Maple Leafs
2025-26 NHL Season (Regular Season) - Honda Center, Anaheim, California
31 Mar 22:00 ET / 02:00 GMT
ICEHOCKEY-NHL-SJS-STL/ (PIX)
NHL - San Jose Sharks v St. Louis Blues
2025-26 NHL Season (Regular Season) - SAP Center at San Jose, San Jose, California
31 Mar 22:00 ET / 02:00 GMT
ICEHOCKEY-NHL-VGK-VAN/ (PIX)
NHL - Vegas Golden Knights v Vancouver Canucks
2025-26 NHL Season (Regular Season) - T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada
31 Mar 22:00 ET / 02:00 GMT
BASKETBALL
BASKETBALL-NBA-MIA-PHI/ (PIX)
NBA - Miami Heat v Philadelphia 76ers
2025-26 NBA Season (Regular Season) - Kaseya Center, Miami, Florida
30 Mar 19:00 ET / 23:00 GMT
BASKETBALL-NBA-ATL-BOS/ (PIX)
NBA - Atlanta Hawks v Boston Celtics
2025-26 NBA Season (Regular Season) - State Farm Arena, Atlanta, Georgia
30 Mar 19:30 ET / 23:30 GMT
BASKETBALL-NBA-SAS-CHI/ (PIX)
NBA - San Antonio Spurs v Chicago Bulls
2025-26 NBA Season (Regular Season) - Frost Bank Center, San Antonio, Texas
31 Mar 20:00 ET / 00:00 GMT
BASKETBALL-NBA-MEM-PHX/ (PIX)
NBA - Memphis Grizzlies v Phoenix Suns
2025-26 NBA Season (Regular Season) - FedExForum, Memphis, Tennessee
31 Mar 20:00 ET / 00:00 GMT
BASKETBALL-NBA-DAL-MIN/ (PIX)
NBA - Dallas Mavericks v Minnesota Timberwolves
2025-26 NBA Season (Regular Season) - American Airlines Center, Dallas, Texas
31 Mar 20:30 ET / 00:30 GMT
BASKETBALL-NBA-UTA-CLE/ (PIX)
NBA - Utah Jazz v Cleveland Cavaliers
2025-26 NBA Season (Regular Season) - Delta Center, Salt Lake City, Utah
31 Mar 21:00 ET / 01:00 GMT
BASKETBALL-NBA-OKC-DET/ (PIX) (TV)
NBA - Oklahoma City Thunder v Detroit Pistons
The Oklahoma City Thunder play the Detroit Pistons in the NBA at the Paycom Center.
30 Mar 21:30 ET / 01:30 GMT
BASKETBALL-NBA-LAL-WAS/ (PIX)
NBA - Los Angeles Lakers v Washington Wizards
2025-26 NBA Season (Regular Season) - Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, California
31 Mar 22:00 ET / 02:00 GMT
CURLING
CURLING-WORLD/ (PIX)
World Men's Curling Championship
Action from the World Men's Curling Championship in Ogden, United States.
31 Mar
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