Here are the top sports stories and upcoming coverage plans for Reuters text service as of 7:30 p.m. GMT/ 2:30 p.m. ET. For a full schedule of news and events, go to our editorial calendar on Reuters Connect.

TOP STORIES

FOOTBALL-NFL-SUPERBOWL/FINALISTS

Philadelphia Eagles', Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl playoff history

The Kansas City Chiefs are chasing an unprecedented third consecutive Super Bowl crown, while the Philadelphia Eagles are eyeing a second title overall in the NFL's championship game on Feb. 9 in New Orleans.

SOCCER-SPAIN/KISS-TRIAL

My boss should not have kissed me, Spain's Hermoso tells Rubiales trials

Spanish women's World Cup winner Jenni Hermoso confronted former soccer federation boss Luis Rubiales at his trial on Monday, saying she did not agree to the kiss that triggered a national backlash against sexism in sport.

SOCCER-ENGLAND-AVL/RASHFORD

Rashford excited by Champions League return with Aston Villa

Striker Marcus Rashford believes he can help Aston Villa enjoy a deep run in the Champions League after on Sunday joining on loan from Manchester United for the rest of the season.

UPCOMING SPORTS

SOCCER

SOCCER-ENGLAND-CHE-WHU/REPORT (PIX)

England - English Premier League - Chelsea v West Ham United

Chelsea play West Ham United in the English Premier League.

3 Feb 15:00 ET / 20:00 GMT

SOCCER-AFCCHAMPIONS/

Asian Champions League - Group Stage

Matchday 7 in the Asian Champions League

4 Feb

FOOTBALL

FOOTBALL-NFL-SUPERBOWL/COMMISSIONER $(TV)$

NFL Commissioner’s press conference

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell speaks to media ahead of the Super Bowl between the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles in New Orleans.

3 Feb 16:00 ET / 21:00 GMT

FOOTBALL-NFL-SUPERBOWL/

Media day - Super Bowl LIX

The NFL's Super Bowl takes place in New Orleans, Louisiana.

3 Feb 18:00 ET / 23:00 GMT

FOOTBALL-NFL-SUPERBOWL/CHIEFS (TV)

NFL - Kansas City Chiefs photo and interview session

Kansas City Chiefs photo and interview session with all players and coaches at the Superdome in New Orleans.

3 Feb 20:00 ET / 01:00 GMT

FOOTBALL-NFL-SUPERBOWL/EAGLES (TV)

NFL - Philadelphia Eagles photo and interview session

Philadelphia Eagles photo and interview session with all players and coaches at the Superdome in New Orleans.

3 Feb 22:00 ET / 03:00 GMT

FOOTBALL-NFL-SUPERBOWL/ (PIX)

NFL-Players prioritize security at Super Bowl after home break-ins

4 Feb 23:00 ET / 04:00 GMT

FOOTBALL-NFL-SUPERBOWL/

NFL-League looks to expand its global footprint with Super Bowl watch parties

The NFL ramps up its overseas Super Bowl watch parties as league continues its push to become a global sports brand.

4 Feb

BASKETBALL

BASKETBALL-NBA-DET-ATL/ (PIX)

NBA - Detroit Pistons v Atlanta Hawks

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

4 Feb 19:00 ET / 00:00 GMT

BASKETBALL-NBA-CHA-WAS/ (PIX)

NBA - Charlotte Hornets v Washington Wizards

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

4 Feb 19:00 ET / 00:00 GMT

BASKETBALL-NBA-NYK-HOU/ (PIX)

NBA - New York Knicks v Houston Rockets

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

4 Feb 19:30 ET / 00:30 GMT

BASKETBALL-NBA-MEM-SAS/ (PIX)

NBA - Memphis Grizzlies v San Antonio Spurs

2024-25 NBA Season (Regular Season) - FedExForum, Memphis, Tennessee

4 Feb 20:00 ET / 01:00 GMT

BASKETBALL-NBA-OKC-MIL/ (PIX)

NBA - Oklahoma City Thunder v Milwaukee Bucks

2024-25 NBA Season (Regular Season) - Paycom Center, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

4 Feb 20:00 ET / 01:00 GMT

BASKETBALL-NBA-MIN-SAC/ (PIX)

NBA - Minnesota Timberwolves v Sacramento Kings

2024-25 NBA Season (Regular Season) - Target Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota

4 Feb 20:00 ET / 01:00 GMT

BASKETBALL-NBA-UTA-IND/ (PIX)

NBA - Utah Jazz v Indiana Pacers

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

4 Feb 21:00 ET / 02:00 GMT

BASKETBALL-NBA-DEN-NOP/ (PIX)

NBA - Denver Nuggets v New Orleans Pelicans

2024-25 NBA Season (Regular Season) - Ball Arena, Denver, Colorado

4 Feb 21:00 ET / 02:00 GMT

BASKETBALL-NBA-POR-PHX/ (PIX)

NBA - Portland Trail Blazers v Phoenix Suns

2024-25 NBA Season (Regular Season) - Moda Center at the Rose Quarter, Portland, Oregon

4 Feb 22:00 ET / 03:00 GMT

BASKETBALL-NBA-GSW-ORL/ (PIX)

NBA - Golden State Warriors v Orlando Magic

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

4 Feb 22:00 ET / 03:00 GMT

NATONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE

ICEHOCKEY-NHL-NSH-OTT/ (PIX)

NHL - Nashville Predators v Ottawa Senators

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

4 Feb 19:30 ET / 00:30 GMT

ALPINE SKIING

ALPINE-SKIING/ (PIX)

FIS Alpine World Ski Championships in Saalbach

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1st Downhill Training

15:15 - 17:50

Team Parallel & Opening Ceremony

4 Feb 05:00 ET / 10:00 GMT

CRICKET

CRICKET-ZIMBABWE/

Cricket-After two decades, Sean Williams keeps on running for Zimbabwe

World cricket's longest-tenured player, Sean Williams, spoke with Reuters on the cusp of his 20th anniversary at the top-level about sport and life in Zimbabwe.

5 Feb 11:00 ET / 16:00 GMT