Reuters Sports Schedule at 0600 GMT on Monday
Reuters sports schedule at 0600 GMT on Monday:
SOCCER
Champions League
Modric and Bale enjoying contrasting fortunes in Madrid
MADRID - Gareth Bale may have scored more decisive goals for Real Madrid than Luka Modric since the pair swapped Tottenham for the Spanish capital, but the Croatian midfielder has proved far more popular to Real fans than his team mate. (SOCCER-CHAMPIONS-MAD-TOT/BALE-MODRIC, expect by 1000 GMT / 6 AM ET, by Richard Martin, 600 words)
SOCCER
England won't win in Russia but must improve, says Shearer
MUMBAI - England's age-group teams might have dazzled on the global stage in various youth tournaments in 2017 but their national side is not a title contender at next year's World Cup in Russia, former striker Alan Shearer told Reuters. (SOCCER-WORLDCUP-ENG/SHEARER (INTERVIEW), expect by 0800 GMT/4 AM ET, by Sudipto Ganguly, 650 words)
Asian Champions League
Urawa Red Diamonds v Shanghai SIPG, Saitama (16)
Urawa look to finish job at home after holding Shanghai away
HONG KONG - We preview the second leg of the Asian Champions League semi-final between Japan's Urawa Red Diamonds and Chinese Super League side Shanghai SIPG in Saitama. (SOCCER-ASIA/, expect by 0900 GMT/0500 AM ET, 400 words)
BASKETBALL
NBA 2017-18 Season Preview
Warriors face new-look opposition in quest to repeat
We look ahead to the 2017-18 NBA season with an eight-part package consisting of an overall preview as well as items on potential player protests during the national anthem, the reigning champion Golden State Warriors becoming a global brand, the hype surrounding Los Angeles Lakers rookie Lonzo Ball, Cleveland's push for a fourth straight Finals appearance, the start of the Kyrie Irving era in Boston, Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki becoming only the second player to play 20 seasons with one team and a list of key dates. (BASKETBALL-NBA/ (PREVIEW), expect by 1300 GMT/9 AM ET, by Frank Pingue, 740 words)
SEE ALSO:
(BASKETBALL-NBA/ANTHEM, expect by 1300 GMT/9 AM ET, by Frank Pingue, 425 words)
(BASKETBALL-NBA/GSW, expect by 1300 GMT/9 AM ET, by Rory Carroll, 490 words)
(BASKETBALL-NBA/LAL-BALL, expect by 1300 GMT/9 AM ET, by Steve Keating, 620 words)
(BASKETBALL-NBA/CLE, expect by 1300 GMT/9 AM ET, by Frank Pingue, 435 words)
(BASKETBALL-NBA/BOS-IRVING, expect by 1300 GMT/9 AM ET, by Jahmal Corner, 460 words)
(BASKETBALL-NBA/DAL-NOWITZKI, expect by 1300 GMT/9 AM ET, by Andrew Both, 575 words)
(BASKETBALL-NBA/DATES (FACT), expect by 1300 GMT/9 AM ET, 100 words)
BASEBALL
Yankees chase home win to trim Astros' 2-0 lead
The New York Yankees, with CC Sabathia on the mound, hope to cut into the Houston Astros' 2-0 series lead when the best-of-seven American League Championship Series continues in New York. (BASEBALL-MLB/PLAYOFFS, expect by 0330 GMT/11:30 PM ET, by The Sports Xchange, 400 words)
NFL
Colts' streak over Titans at risk
The Indianapolis Colts' streak of 11 consecutive wins over the Tennessee Titans will be on the line when the division rivals meet in Nashville with Colts quarterback Andrew Luck likely on the sidelines. (FOOTBALL-NFL-IND-TEN/, expect by 0430 GMT/12:30 AM ET, by The Sports Xchange, 400 words)
NHL
Lightning, Red Wings clash in Detroit
The Tampa Bay Lightning, riding a three-game winning streak, visit Atlantic Division co-leaders the Detroit Red Wings in the only game on the National Hockey League schedule. (ICEHOCKEY-NHL/HIGHLIGHTS, expect by 0430 GMT/1:30 AM ET, by The Sports Xchange, 300 words)
NORTH AMERICAN SPORTS
Roundups of off-field developments in the major North American professional sports leagues. (Expect by 0000 GMT/8 PM ET, by The Sports Xchange, 500 words)
(Asia desk editor: Ian Ransom)
