Here are the top sports stories and upcoming coverage plans for Reuters text service as of 2 p.m. GMT/ 10 a.m. ET. For a full schedule of news and events, go to our editorial calendar on Reuters Connect.

TOP STORIES

TENNIS-AUSOPEN/

Sabalenka, Zverev shine after rain stops play in Melbourne

MELBOURNE, Jan 12 (Reuters) - Aryna Sabalenka opened her bid for a third straight Australian Open title with a 6-3 6-2 victory over Sloane Stephens on Sunday after rain had washed away a good chunk of play on the opening day at Melbourne Park.

MOTOR-RALLY-DAKAR/

Lategan's lead cut to 21 seconds as book error causes chaos

SAUDI ARABIA, Jan 12 (Reuters) - Henk Lategan's overall lead was slashed to 21 seconds as a road book note error caused many drivers at the front of the field to lose their bearings, forcing Dakar Rally organisers to erase any gains or losses for a 20km stretch during Sunday's stage seven.

SOCCER-ENGLAND-WHU/FULLKRUG

West Ham's Fullkrug out for weeks with hamstring injury

Jan 12 (Reuters) - West Ham United striker Niclas Fullkrug will be sidelined for weeks after sustaining a hamstring injury during Friday's 2-1 FA Cup loss at Aston Villa, the Premier League club said on Sunday.

UPCOMING SPORTS

SOCCER-ENGLAND-ARS-MUN/REPORT (PIX) $(TV)$

Soccer - England - English FA Cup - Arsenal v Manchester United

Arsenal play Manchester United in the third round of the English FA Cup.

12 Jan 10:00 ET / 15:00 GMT

SOCCER-SPAIN-ATM-OSA/REPORT (PIX)

Soccer - Spain - Spanish LaLiga - Atletico Madrid v Osasuna

Atletico Madrid play Osasuna in the Spanish LaLiga.

12 Jan 10:15 ET / 15:15 GMT

FOOTBALL-NFL-BUF-DEN/ (PIX)

Football - NFL - Buffalo Bills v Denver Broncos

2024-2025 NFL Season (Postseason) - Highmark Stadium, Orchard Park, New York

12 Jan 13:00 ET / 18:00 GMT

SOCCER-SPAIN-RMA-BAR/REPORT (PIX) (TV)

Soccer - Spanish Super Cup - Final - Real Madrid v Barcelona

The King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah hosts the Spanish Super Cup final between Barcelona and Real Madrid.

12 Jan 14:00 ET / 19:00 GMT

SOCCER-ITALY-NAP-VER/REPORT (PIX)

Soccer - Italy - Italian Serie A - Napoli v Hellas Verona

Napoli play Hellas Verona in the Italian Serie A.

12 Jan 14:45 ET / 19:45 GMT

BASKETBALL-NBA-NYK-MIL/ (PIX)

Basketball - NBA - New York Knicks v Milwaukee Bucks

2024-25 NBA Season (Regular Season) - Madison Square Garden, New York, New York

12 Jan 15:00 ET / 20:00 GMT

ICEHOCKEY-NHL-DET-SEA/ (PIX)

Hockey - NHL - Detroit Red Wings v Seattle Kraken

2024-25 NHL Season (Regular Season) - Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, Michigan

12 Jan 15:00 ET / 20:00 GMT

BASKETBALL-NBA-DAL-DEN/ (PIX)

Basketball - NBA - Dallas Mavericks v Denver Nuggets

2024-25 NBA Season (Regular Season) - American Airlines Center, Dallas, Texas

12 Jan 15:00 ET / 20:00 GMT

BASKETBALL-NBA-CHI-SAC/ (PIX)

Basketball - NBA - Chicago Bulls v Sacramento Kings

2024-25 NBA Season (Regular Season) - United Center, Chicago, Illinois

12 Jan 15:30 ET / 20:30 GMT

FOOTBALL-NFL-PHI-GB/ (PIX)

Football - NFL - Philadelphia Eagles v Green Bay Packers

2024-2025 NFL Season (Postseason) - Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

12 Jan 16:30 ET / 21:30 GMT

ICEHOCKEY-NHL-OTT-DAL/ (PIX)

Hockey - NHL - Ottawa Senators v Dallas Stars

2024-25 NHL Season (Regular Season) - Canadian Tire Centre, Kanata, Ontario

12 Jan 17:00 ET / 22:00 GMT

ICEHOCKEY-NHL-PIT-TBL/ (PIX)

Hockey - NHL - Pittsburgh Penguins v Tampa Bay Lightning

2024-25 NHL Season (Regular Season) - PPG Paints Arena, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

12 Jan 17:00 ET / 22:00 GMT

ICEHOCKEY-NHL-CAR-ANA/ (PIX)

Hockey - NHL - Carolina Hurricanes v Anaheim Ducks

2024-25 NHL Season (Regular Season) - Lenovo Center, Raleigh, North Carolina

12 Jan 17:00 ET / 22:00 GMT

BASKETBALL-NBA-WAS-OKC/ (PIX)

Basketball - NBA - Washington Wizards v Oklahoma City Thunder

2024-25 NBA Season (Regular Season) - Capital One Arena, Washington, District of Columbia

12 Jan 18:00 ET / 23:00 GMT

BASKETBALL-NBA-BOS-NOP/ (PIX)

Basketball - NBA - Boston Celtics v New Orleans Pelicans

2024-25 NBA Season (Regular Season) - TD Garden, Boston, Massachusetts

12 Jan 18:00 ET / 23:00 GMT

BASKETBALL-NBA-ORL-PHI/ (PIX)

Basketball - NBA - Orlando Magic v Philadelphia 76ers

2024-25 NBA Season (Regular Season) - Kia Center, Orlando, Florida

12 Jan 18:00 ET / 23:00 GMT

BASKETBALL-NBA-CLE-IND/ (PIX)

Basketball - NBA - Cleveland Cavaliers v Indiana Pacers

2024-25 NBA Season (Regular Season) - Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, Cleveland, Ohio

12 Jan 18:00 ET / 23:00 GMT

TENNIS-AUSOPEN/ (PIX) (TV)

Tennis - Australian Open

Day two of the Australian Open at Melbourne Park, which is the first Grand Slam of the year.

13 Jan 19:00 ET / 00:00 GMT

BASKETBALL-NBA-UTA-BKN/ (PIX)

Basketball - NBA - Utah Jazz v Brooklyn Nets

2024-25 NBA Season (Regular Season) - Delta Center, Salt Lake City, Utah

13 Jan 20:00 ET / 01:00 GMT

ICEHOCKEY-NHL-VGK-MIN/ (PIX)

Hockey - NHL - Vegas Golden Knights v Minnesota Wild

2024-25 NHL Season (Regular Season) - T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada

13 Jan 20:00 ET / 01:00 GMT

FOOTBALL-NFL-TB-WAS/ (PIX)

Football - NFL - Tampa Bay Buccaneers v Washington Commanders

2024-2025 NFL Season (Postseason) - Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, Florida

13 Jan 20:00 ET / 01:00 GMT

BASKETBALL-NBA-PHX-CHA/ (PIX)

Basketball - NBA - Phoenix Suns v Charlotte Hornets

2024-25 NBA Season (Regular Season) - Footprint Center, Phoenix, Arizona

13 Jan 21:00 ET / 02:00 GMT

MOTOR-RALLY-DAKAR/ (PIX) (TV)

Rallying - Dakar Rally

Stage eight of the 2025 Dakar Rally goes from Al Duwadimi to Riyadh

13 Jan

RUGBY-UNION-NATIONS/WALES

Rugby-Wales announce Six Nations squad

Wales name their squad for the Six Nations tournament, followed by a press conference with coach Warren Gatland.

13 Jan 09:00 ET / 14:00 GMT