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

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LeBron James becomes first NBA player to score 50,000 total points

(Reuters) - LeBron James reached another milestone in his unprecedented NBA career on Tuesday, becoming the first player to score 50,000 total points after hitting a three pointer in the first quarter of the Lakers' home game against the Pelicans.

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Soccer-Newcastle under no pressure to sell best players, says CEO Eales

(Reuters) - Newcastle United want to hold on to their best players and are not under any pressure to part with their top assets, Chief Executive Officer Darren Eales said amid speculation that striker Alexander Isak could leave the Premier League club.

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Soccer-Yamal will renew contract with Barcelona, says agent Mendes

(Reuters) - Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal will extend his contract with the LaLiga club beyond 2026, his agent Jorge Mendes said on Wednesday.

UPCOMING

SOCCER

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Europe - UEFA Champions League - Feyenoord v Inter Milan

Feyenoord play Inter Milan in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League round of 16 tie.

5 Mar 12:45 ET / 17:45 GMT

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Europe - UEFA Champions League - Bayern Munich v Bayer Leverkusen

Bayern Munich play Bayer Leverkusen in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League round of 16 tie.

5 Mar 15:00 ET / 20:00 GMT

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Europe - UEFA Champions League - Benfica v Barcelona

Benfica play Barcelona in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League round of 16 tie in Lisbon.

5 Mar 15:00 ET / 20:00 GMT

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Europe - UEFA Champions League - Paris St Germain v Liverpool

Paris St Germain play Liverpool in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League round of 16 tie at the Parc des Princes.

5 Mar 15:00 ET / 20:00 GMT

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Spain - LaLiga weekend preview

A preview of the weekend's action in LaLiga.

6 Mar 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

6 Mar 08:00 ET / 13:00 GMT

TENNIS

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WTA 1000 - Indian Wells Open

Day one of the Indian Wells Open - a WTA 1000 tournament.

5 Mar 14:00 ET / 19:00 GMT

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ATP Masters 1000 - Indian Wells Open

Day one of the Indian Wells Open - an ATP Masters 1000 tournament.

5 Mar 14:00 ET / 19:00 GMT

NBA

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NBA - Washington Wizards v Utah Jazz

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

6 Mar 19:00 ET / 00:00 GMT

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NBA - Boston Celtics v Portland Trail Blazers

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

6 Mar 19:00 ET / 00:00 GMT

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NBA - Cleveland Cavaliers v Miami Heat

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

6 Mar 19:00 ET / 00:00 GMT

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NBA - Charlotte Hornets v Minnesota Timberwolves

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

6 Mar 19:00 ET / 00:00 GMT

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NBA - Milwaukee Bucks v Dallas Mavericks

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

6 Mar 20:00 ET / 01:00 GMT

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NBA - Denver Nuggets v Sacramento Kings

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

6 Mar 21:00 ET / 02:00 GMT

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NBA - Memphis Grizzlies v Oklahoma City Thunder

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

6 Mar 21:30 ET / 02:30 GMT

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NBA - Los Angeles Clippers v Detroit Pistons

2024-25 NBA Season (Regular Season) - Intuit Dome, Inglewood, California

6 Mar 22:30 ET / 03:30 GMT

NHL

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NHL - Chicago Blackhawks v Ottawa Senators

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

6 Mar 19:30 ET / 00:30 GMT

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NHL - New York Rangers v Washington Capitals

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

6 Mar 19:30 ET / 00:30 GMT

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NHL - Vegas Golden Knights v Toronto Maple Leafs

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

6 Mar 22:00 ET / 03:00 GMT

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NHL - Vancouver Canucks v Anaheim Ducks

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

6 Mar 22:30 ET / 03:30 GMT

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NHL - Los Angeles Kings v St. Louis Blues

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

6 Mar 22:30 ET / 03:30 GMT

GOLF

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LPGA Tour - Blue Bay LPGA

Day one of the Blue Bay LPGA at Jian Lake Blue Bay Golf Course in China. Coverage provided by Field Level Media.

6 Mar

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PGA Tour - Puerto Rico Open

Day one of the Puerto Rico Open at Grand Reserve Golf Club in Rio Grande, Puerto Rico. Coverage provided by Field Level Media.

6 Mar

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PGA Tour - Arnold Palmer Invitational

Day one of the Arnold Palmer Invitational at the Bay Hill Club and Lodge in Orlando, Florida. Coverage provided by Field Level Media.

6 Mar

RUGBY

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Six Nations Championship - France team announcement

France name their side to take on Ireland in Saturday's Six Nations clash at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin.

6 Mar 05:00 ET / 10:00 GMT

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Rugby-Wales name their team to play Scotland in the Six Nations

Interim Wales coach Matt Sherratt will name his team to play Scotland at Murrayfield in the Six Nations on Saturday.

6 Mar 08:00 ET / 13:00 GMT