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-Collins turns on hostile Melbourne crowd after defying Destanee

MELBOURNE, Jan 16 (Reuters) - Danielle Collins gave the hostile crowd a roasting after beating local favourite Destanee Aiava in the second round of the Australian Open on Thursday, blowing kisses at the booing fans and thanking them for paying for her next five-star vacation.

TENNIS-AUSOPEN/

Tennis-Swiatek leads top seeds through in Melbourne sunshine

MELBOURNE, Jan 16 (Reuters) - Second-seed Iga Swiatek waltzed into the third round of the Australian Open on Thursday with fellow Grand Slam champions Emma Raducanu and Elena Rybakina also winners on a bright and sunny day at Melbourne Park.

SOCCER-ENGLAND-ARS-TOT/

Soccer-Fearless Arsenal teen Lewis-Skelly shines on derby debut against Spurs

Arsenal's 18-year-old left back Myles Lewis-Skelly was thrown into the deep end against Tottenham Hotspur, one of the Premier League's most goal-hungry teams, but the teenager passed with flying colours in an uplifting derby victory.

UPCOMING

SOCCER

SOCCER-ENGLAND-IPS-BHA/REPORT (PIX)

England - English Premier League - Ipswich Town v Brighton & Hove Albion

Ipswich Town play Brighton & Hove Albion in the English Premier League.

16 Jan 14:30 ET / 19:30 GMT

SOCCER-ENGLAND-MUN-SOU/REPORT (PIX)

England - English Premier League - Manchester United v Southampton

Manchester United play Southampton in the English Premier League.

16 Jan 15:00 ET / 20:00 GMT

SOCCER-SPAIN-RMA-CEL/REPORT (PIX)

Spain - Copa del Rey - Real Madrid v Celta Vigo

Real Madrid play Celta Vigo in the Copa del Rey Round of 16.

16 Jan 15:30 ET / 20:30 GMT

SOCCER-SPAIN-LEG-ATM/PREVIEW $(TV)$

Spain - LaLiga - Atletico Madrid press conference & training

Atletico Madrid hold a training session and coach Diego Simeone speaks to the media ahead of a LaLiga clash with Leganes.

17 Jan

SOCCER-SPAIN-GIR-SEV/PREVIEW

Spain - La Liga - Girona press conference

Girona hold a press conference ahead of their home game with Sevilla.

17 Jan

SOCCER-SPAIN-GET-BAR/PREVIEW

Spain - La Liga - Barcelona press conference

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick holds a press conference ahead of a LaLiga clash at Getafe.

17 Jan

SOCCER-ENGLAND-MUN-BHA/PREVIEW (TV)

England - English Premier League - Manchester United press conference

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim speaks to the media ahead of their Premier League match against Brighton and Hove Albion

17 Jan 08:00 ET / 13:00 GMT

ICEHOCKEY

ICEHOCKEY-NHL-TOR-NJD/ (PIX)

NHL - Toronto Maple Leafs v New Jersey Devils

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

17 Jan 19:00 ET / 00:00 GMT

ICEHOCKEY-NHL-CBJ-SJS/ (PIX)

NHL - Columbus Blue Jackets v San Jose Sharks

2024-25 NHL Season (Regular Season) - Nationwide Arena, Columbus, Ohio

17 Jan 19:00 ET / 00:00 GMT

ICEHOCKEY-NHL-FLA-DET/ (PIX)

NHL - Florida Panthers v Detroit Red Wings

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

17 Jan 19:00 ET / 00:00 GMT

ICEHOCKEY-NHL-TBL-ANA/ (PIX)

NHL - Tampa Bay Lightning v Anaheim Ducks

2024-25 NHL Season (Regular Season) - Amalie Arena, Tampa, Florida

17 Jan 19:00 ET / 00:00 GMT

ICEHOCKEY-NHL-OTT-WSH/ (PIX)

NHL - Ottawa Senators v Washington Capitals

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

17 Jan 19:00 ET / 00:00 GMT

ICEHOCKEY-NHL-NYI-PHI/ (PIX)

NHL - New York Islanders v Philadelphia Flyers

2024-25 NHL Season (Regular Season) - UBS Arena, Elmont, New York

17 Jan 19:30 ET / 00:30 GMT

ICEHOCKEY-NHL-STL-CGY/ (PIX)

NHL - St. Louis Blues v Calgary Flames

2024-25 NHL Season (Regular Season) - Enterprise Center, St. Louis, Missouri

17 Jan 20:00 ET / 01:00 GMT

ICEHOCKEY-NHL-NSH-CHI/ (PIX)

NHL - Nashville Predators v Chicago Blackhawks

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

17 Jan 20:00 ET / 01:00 GMT

ICEHOCKEY-NHL-DAL-MTL/ (PIX)

NHL - Dallas Stars v Montreal Canadiens

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

17 Jan 20:00 ET / 01:00 GMT

ICEHOCKEY-NHL-WPG-SEA/ (PIX)

NHL - Winnipeg Jets v Seattle Kraken

2024-25 NHL Season (Regular Season) - Canada Life Centre, Winnipeg, Manitoba

17 Jan 20:00 ET / 01:00 GMT

ICEHOCKEY-NHL-UTA-NYR/ (PIX)

NHL - Utah Hockey Club v New York Rangers

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

17 Jan 21:00 ET / 02:00 GMT

ICEHOCKEY-NHL-COL-EDM/ (PIX)

NHL - Colorado Avalanche v Edmonton Oilers

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

17 Jan 21:30 ET / 02:30 GMT

ICEHOCKEY-NHL-VAN-LAK/ (PIX)

NHL - Vancouver Canucks v Los Angeles Kings

2024-25 NHL Season (Regular Season) - Rogers Arena, Vancouver, British Columbia

17 Jan 22:00 ET / 03:00 GMT

BASKETBALL

BASKETBALL-NBA-WAS-PHX/ (PIX)

NBA - Washington Wizards v Phoenix Suns

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

17 Jan 19:00 ET / 00:00 GMT

BASKETBALL-NBA-DET-IND/ (PIX)

NBA - Detroit Pistons v Indiana Pacers

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

17 Jan 19:00 ET / 00:00 GMT

BASKETBALL-NBA-OKC-CLE/ (PIX)

NBA - Oklahoma City Thunder v Cleveland Cavaliers

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

17 Jan 19:30 ET / 00:30 GMT

BASKETBALL-NBA-SAC-HOU/ (PIX)

NBA - Sacramento Kings v Houston Rockets

2024-25 NBA Season (Regular Season) - Golden 1 Center, Sacramento, California

17 Jan 22:00 ET / 03:00 GMT

BASKETBALL-NBA-POR-LAC/ (PIX)

NBA - Portland Trail Blazers v Los Angeles Clippers

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

17 Jan 22:00 ET / 03:00 GMT

TENNIS

TENNIS-AUSOPEN/ (PIX) (TV)

Australian Open

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

17 Jan 19:00 ET / 00:00 GMT

CRICKET

CRICKET-TEST-PAK-WIN/

Pakistan v West Indies first test in Multan

Pakistan and West Indies clash in the first match of the two-test series in Multan.

17 Jan

MOTOR RALLY

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

Rallying - Dakar Rally

Stage 12 of the 2025 Dakar Rally begins and finishes in Shubaytah.

17 Jan