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

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Rugby-Trio return for Wales as Thomas picked at flyhalf for France test

Wales have been boosted by the return of winger Josh Adams, fullback Liam Williams and lock Dafydd Jenkins for their Six Nations opener against France in Paris on Friday, but number eight Taulupe Faletauwill have to wait to make his return.

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Soccer-Feyenoord fans arrested in France after Lille travel ban

French police arrested 17 Feyenoord supporters while 64 were turned away at the border after the Dutch club's fans were banned from travelling to Lille for their Champions League clash on Wednesday.

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Motor racing-McLaren boss calls for permanent F1 stewards after Herbert axed

McLaren boss Zak Brown called for permanent stewards in Formula One after the governing FIAdroppedformer racer Johnny Herbert on Wednesday, arguinghis work as a media pundit was incompatible with the role.

UPCOMING

SOCCER

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Europe - UEFA Europa League - Manchester United press conference

Manchester United's Ruben Amorim and a player hold a press conference in Bucharest ahead of their Europa League match against FCSB.

29 Jan 14:00 ET / 19:00 GMT

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Europe - UEFA Champions League - Brest v Real Madrid

Brest play Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League.

29 Jan 15:00 ET / 20:00 GMT

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Europe - UEFA Champions League - Lille v Feyenoord

Lille play Feyenoord on the final night of Champions League group action with both sides guaranteed at least a place in the knockout phase play-offs but looking for a top eight finish.

29 Jan 15:00 ET / 20:00 GMT

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Europe - UEFA Champions League - Manchester City v Club Brugge

Manchester City play Club Brugge in the UEFA Champions League.

29 Jan 15:00 ET / 20:00 GMT

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Europe - UEFA Champions League - Bayern Munich v Slovan Bratislava

Bayern Munich play Slovan Bratislava in the UEFA Champions League.

29 Jan 15:00 ET / 20:00 GMT

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Europe - UEFA Champions League - Aston Villa v Celtic

Aston Villa play Celtic in the UEFA Champions League.

29 Jan 15:00 ET / 20:00 GMT

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Europe - UEFA Champions League - Juventus v Benfica

Juventus play Benfica in the UEFA Champions League.

29 Jan 15:00 ET / 20:00 GMT

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Soccer-Champions League round up

Round up of the action on the final night of the Champions League group stage.

29 Jan 15:00 ET / 20:00 GMT

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Europe - UEFA Champions League - Inter Milan v Monaco

Inter Milan play Monaco in the UEFA Champions League.

29 Jan 15:00 ET / 20:00 GMT

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Europe - UEFA Champions League - Bayer Leverkusen v Sparta Prague

Bayer Leverkusen play Sparta Prague in the UEFA Champions League.

29 Jan 15:00 ET / 20:00 GMT

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Europe - UEFA Champions League - Dinamo Zagreb v AC Milan

Dinamo Zagreb play AC Milan in the UEFA Champions League

29 Jan 15:00 ET / 20:00 GMT

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Europe - UEFA Champions League - Sporting Lisbon v Bologna

Sporting Lisbon play Bologna in the UEFA Champions League.

29 Jan 15:00 ET / 20:00 GMT

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Europe - UEFA Champions League - Barcelona v Atalanta

Barcelona play Atalanta in the UEFA Champions League.

29 Jan 15:00 ET / 20:00 GMT

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Europe - UEFA Champions League - FC Salzburg v Atletico Madrid

FC Salzburg play Atletico Madrid in the UEFA Champions League.

29 Jan 15:00 ET / 20:00 GMT

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Europe - UEFA Champions League - PSV Eindhoven v Liverpool

PSV Eindhoven play Liverpool in the UEFA Champions League.

29 Jan 15:00 ET / 20:00 GMT

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Europe - UEFA Champions League - Girona v Arsenal

Girona play Arsenal in the UEFA Champions League.

29 Jan 15:00 ET / 20:00 GMT

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Europe - UEFA Champions League - Borussia Dortmund v Shakhtar Donetsk

Borussia Dortmund play Shakhtar Donetsk in the UEFA Champions League.

29 Jan 15:00 ET / 20:00 GMT

SOCCER-ARGENTINA-USF-BOJ/REPORT (TV)

Argentina - Argentine Primera Division - Torneo Apertura - Union v Boca Juniors

Union play Boca Juniors in the Argentine Primera Division.

29 Jan 17:15 ET / 22:15 GMT

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Friendly match - Universitario v Inter Miami

Soccer Football - Friendly match - Universitario v Inter Miami - Estadio Monumental, Lima, Peru - January , 2025

30 Jan 20:00 ET / 01:00 GMT

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Spain - LaLiga weekend preview

A preview of the weekend's action in LaLiga.

30 Jan 06:00 ET / 11:00 GMT

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Italy - Serie A weekend preview

A preview of the weekend's action in Serie A

30 Jan 08:00 ET / 13:00 GMT

NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION

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NBA - Indiana Pacers v Detroit Pistons

2024-25 NBA Season (Regular Season) - Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, Indiana

30 Jan 19:00 ET / 00:00 GMT

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NBA - Washington Wizards v Toronto Raptors

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

30 Jan 19:00 ET / 00:00 GMT

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NBA - Charlotte Hornets v Brooklyn Nets

2024-25 NBA Season (Regular Season) - Spectrum Center, Charlotte, North Carolina

30 Jan 19:00 ET / 00:00 GMT

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NBA - Boston Celtics v Chicago Bulls

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

30 Jan 19:30 ET / 00:30 GMT

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NBA - New York Knicks v Denver Nuggets

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

30 Jan 19:30 ET / 00:30 GMT

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NBA - Philadelphia 76ers v Sacramento Kings

2024-25 NBA Season (Regular Season) - Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

30 Jan 19:30 ET / 00:30 GMT

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NBA - Miami Heat v Cleveland Cavaliers

2024-25 NBA Season (Regular Season) - Kaseya Center, Miami, Florida

30 Jan 19:30 ET / 00:30 GMT

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NBA - New Orleans Pelicans v Dallas Mavericks

2024-25 NBA Season (Regular Season) - Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, Louisiana

30 Jan 20:00 ET / 01:00 GMT

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NBA - San Antonio Spurs v Los Angeles Clippers

2024-25 NBA Season (Regular Season) - Frost Bank Center, San Antonio, Texas

30 Jan 20:00 ET / 01:00 GMT

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NBA - Phoenix Suns v Minnesota Timberwolves

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

30 Jan 21:00 ET / 02:00 GMT

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NBA - Golden State Warriors v Oklahoma City Thunder

2024-25 NBA Season (Regular Season) - Chase Center, San Francisco, California

30 Jan 22:00 ET / 03:00 GMT

NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE

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NHL - New Jersey Devils v Philadelphia Flyers

2024-25 NHL Season (Regular Season) - Prudential Center, Newark, New Jersey

30 Jan 19:00 ET / 00:00 GMT

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NHL - Toronto Maple Leafs v Minnesota Wild

2024-25 NHL Season (Regular Season) - Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, Ontario

30 Jan 19:00 ET / 00:00 GMT

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NHL - Florida Panthers v Los Angeles Kings

2024-25 NHL Season (Regular Season) - Amerant Bank Arena, Sunrise, Florida

30 Jan 19:00 ET / 00:00 GMT

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NHL - Nashville Predators v Vancouver Canucks

2024-25 NHL Season (Regular Season) - Bridgestone Arena, Nashville, Tennessee

30 Jan 21:00 ET / 02:00 GMT

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NHL - Utah Hockey Club v Pittsburgh Penguins

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

30 Jan 21:30 ET / 02:30 GMT

CRICKET

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Australia v Sri Lanka first test in Galle

Australia and Sri Lanka clash in the final match of the two-test series in Galle.

30-01-2025

OLYMPICS

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Presentation to IOC members by Presidency candidates

Presentation to IOC members by presidential candidates with Thomas Bach's successor due to be elected at the 144th IOC Session in March.

30 Jan 05:30 ET / 10:30 GMT

RUGBY

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Six Nations Championship - France and Wales Captains' Runs

France and Wales hold their captains' runs at the Stade de France ahead of the opening match of the Six Nations Championship.

30 Jan 06:00 ET / 11:00 GMT

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Rugby-Ireland name team for Six Nations opener against England

Ireland head coach Simon Easterby names his team to face England in the Six Nations Championship.

30 Jan 07:00 ET / 12:00 GMT