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-BRISBANE

Djokovic continues Monfils dominance to reach Brisbane quarters

Novak Djokovic's bid for a 100th ATP Tour title gained momentum on Thursday as the Serb thumped fellow veteran Gael Monfils 6-3 6-3 to reach the Brisbane International quarter-finals.

SOCCER-ENGLAND-BRE-ARS

Teen sensation Nwaneri shines as Saka backup on first start for Arsenal

Arsenal may not have injured talisman Bukayo Saka back until the end of the season but 17-year-old Ethan Nwaneri showed glimpses of what he could offer in his stead with a sparkling performance in Wednesday's 3-1 win away at Brentford.

OLYMPICS-HUNGARY/KELETI

World's oldest living gold medallist Agnes Keleti dies at 103

Five-time Olympic champion Hungarian gymnast Agnes Keleti, the world's oldest living Olympic gold medallist and a survivor of the persecution of Jews in World War Two, died at the age of 103 on Thursday, the Hungarian Olympic Committee said.

UPCOMING

SOCCER-ITALY-INT-ATA/REPORT (PIX)

Italian Super Cup - Inter Milan v Atalanta

Inter Milan play Atalanta in the first Italian Super Cup semi-final in Riyadh.

2 Jan 19:00 ET / 19:00 GMT

SOCCER-ENGLAND-LIV-MUN/PREVIEW $(TV)$

England - English Premier League - Liverpool press conference

Liverpool's Arne Slot holds a press conference ahead of his side's Premier League match against Manchester United.

3 Jan 09:15 ET / 09:15 GMT

SOCCER-ENGLAND-BHA-ARS/PREVIEW

England - English Premier League - Arsenal press conference

Arsenal's Mikel Arteta speaks to the media ahead of his side's Premier League match against Brighton & Hove Albion.

3 Jan 09:30 ET / 09:30 GMT

SOCCER-ENGLAND-MCI-WHU/PREVIEW (TV)

England - English Premier League - Manchester City press conference

Manchester City's Pep Guardiola speaks to the media ahead of his side's Premier League match against West Ham United.

3 Jan 12:30 ET / 12:30 GMT

SOCCER-ENGLAND-CRY-CHE/PREVIEW

England - English Premier League - Chelsea press conference

Chelsea's Enzo Maresca holds a press conference ahead of his side's Premier League match against Crystal Palace.

3 Jan 13:00 ET / 13:00 GMT

SOCCER-ENGLAND-TOT-NEW/PREVIEW

England - English Premier League - Tottenham Hotspur press conference

Tottenham Hotspur's Ange Postecoglou holds a press conference ahead of his team's Premier League match against Newcastle United.

3 Jan 13:00 ET / 13:00 GMT

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

England - English Premier League - Manchester United press conference

Manchester United's Ruben Amorim speaks to the media ahead of his side's Premier League match against Liverpool.

3 Jan 13:15 ET / 13:15 GMT

CRICKET-TEST-AUS-IND/

Australia v India, fifth test

Australia host India in at the Sydney Cricket Ground $(SCG.AU)$ in the fifth and final test.

3 Jan

CRICKET-TEST-ZWE-AFG/

Zimbabwe v Afghanistan - 2nd Test

Zimbabwe host Afghanistan in the second of their two test series at the Queens Sports Club

3 Jan 08:00 ET / 08:00 GMT

CRICKET-TEST-ZAF-PAK/

South Africa v Pakistan - 2nd test

South Africa host Pakistan at Newlands in Cape Town in the second of their two test series

3 Jan 08:00 ET / 08:00 GMT

ICEHOCKEY-NHL-NYR-BOS/ (PIX)

NHL - New York Rangers v Boston Bruins

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

3 Jan 00:00 ET / 00:00 GMT

ICEHOCKEY-NHL-WSH-MIN/ (PIX)

NHL - Washington Capitals v Minnesota Wild

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

3 Jan 00:00 ET / 00:00 GMT

ICEHOCKEY-NHL-FLA-CAR/ (PIX)

NHL - Florida Panthers v Carolina Hurricanes

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

3 Jan 00:00 ET / 00:00 GMT

ICEHOCKEY-NHL-CBJ-DET/ (PIX)

NHL - Columbus Blue Jackets v Detroit Red Wings

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

3 Jan 00:00 ET / 00:00 GMT

ICEHOCKEY-NHL-NYI-TOR/ (PIX)

NHL - New York Islanders v Toronto Maple Leafs

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

3 Jan 00:30 ET / 00:30 GMT

ICEHOCKEY-NHL-WPG-ANA/ (PIX)

NHL - Winnipeg Jets v Anaheim Ducks

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

3 Jan 01:00 ET / 01:00 GMT

ICEHOCKEY-NHL-DAL-OTT/ (PIX)

NHL - Dallas Stars v Ottawa Senators

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

3 Jan 01:00 ET / 01:00 GMT

ICEHOCKEY-NHL-COL-BUF/ (PIX)

NHL - Colorado Avalanche v Buffalo Sabres

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

3 Jan 02:00 ET / 02:00 GMT

ICEHOCKEY-NHL-CGY-UTA/ (PIX)

NHL - Calgary Flames v Utah Hockey Club

2024-25 NHL Season (Regular Season) - Scotiabank Saddledome, Calgary, Alberta

3 Jan 02:00 ET / 02:00 GMT

ICEHOCKEY-NHL-VGK-PHI/ (PIX)

NHL - Vegas Golden Knights v Philadelphia Flyers

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

3 Jan 03:00 ET / 03:00 GMT

ICEHOCKEY-NHL-SEA-VAN/ (PIX)

NHL - Seattle Kraken v Vancouver Canucks

2024-25 NHL Season (Regular Season) - Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle, Washington

3 Jan 03:00 ET / 03:00 GMT

ICEHOCKEY-NHL-SJS-TBL/ (PIX)

NHL - San Jose Sharks v Tampa Bay Lightning

2024-25 NHL Season (Regular Season) - SAP Center at San Jose, San Jose, California

3 Jan 03:30 ET / 03:30 GMT

BASKETBALL-NBA-MIN-BOS/ (PIX)

NBA - Minnesota Timberwolves v Boston Celtics

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

3 Jan 00:30 ET / 00:30 GMT

BASKETBALL-NBA-MIA-IND/ (PIX)

NBA - Miami Heat v Indiana Pacers

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

3 Jan 00:30 ET / 00:30 GMT

BASKETBALL-NBA-MIL-BKN/ (PIX)

NBA - Milwaukee Bucks v Brooklyn Nets

2024-25 NBA Season (Regular Season) - Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

3 Jan 01:00 ET / 01:00 GMT

BASKETBALL-NBA-OKC-LAC/ (PIX)

NBA - Oklahoma City Thunder v Los Angeles Clippers

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

3 Jan 01:00 ET / 01:00 GMT

BASKETBALL-NBA-GSW-PHI/ (PIX)

NBA - Golden State Warriors v Philadelphia 76ers

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

3 Jan 03:00 ET / 03:00 GMT

BASKETBALL-NBA-LAL-POR/ (PIX)

NBA - Los Angeles Lakers v Portland Trail Blazers

2024-25 NBA Season (Regular Season) - Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, California

3 Jan 03:30 ET / 03:30 GMT

TENNIS-BRISBANE/ (TV)

WTA 500 - Brisbane International

The quarter-finals of the Brisbane International - a WTA 500 tournament.

3 Jan 01:00 ET / 01:00 GMT

TENNIS-UNITEDCUP/ (PIX) (TV)

United Cup

The fourth quarter-final of the United Cup in Sydney.

3 Jan 06:30 ET / 06:30 GMT