Reuters Sports Schedule at 1400 GMT on Friday
Reuters sports schedule at 1400 GMT on Friday:
SOCCER
World Cup qualifying
Europe
Sweden v Italy (1945)
Italy's Zaza a doubt to face Sweden in World Cup playoff
STOCKHOLM - Four-times world champions Italy visit Sweden in the first leg of their playoff for a place at next year's World Cup with doubts over the fitness of striker Simone Zaza. (SOCCER-WORLDCUP-SWE-ITA/ (PIX), expect by 2145 GMT/4:45 PM ET, by Philip O'Connor, 400 words)
Africa
South Africa v Senegal 1700
Senegal look for win in South Africa to claim World Cup spot
POLOKWANE, South Africa - Senegal will qualify for the World Cup for only the second time if they beat South Africa in a match being replayed after the hosts' 2-1 win in Polokwane last November was fixed by the referee, who has been handed a life ban by FIFA. (SOCCER-WORLDCUP-ZAF-SEN/ (PIX), expect by 1900 GMT/2 PM ET, by Mark Gleeson, 400 words)
Algeria v Nigeria
World Cup-bound Nigeria wrap up qualifying campaign
BLIDA, Algeria - Nigeria have already booked a place at next year's World Cup and complete their qualifying campaign away to Algeria, who have Rabah Madjer back as coach. (SOCCER-WORLDCUP-DZA-NGA/, expect by 2130 GMT/4:30 PM ET, 400 words)
Intercontinental playoff
WELLINGTON - World Cup finals fever enveloped New Zealand's capital on Friday as hundreds of noisy Peru fans greeted their team at the airport ahead of their intercontinental playoff with the All Whites. (SOCCER-WORLDCUP-NZL-PER/ moved, 500 words)
Given talks goalkeeping and Ireland's playoff chances
Former Ireland goalkeeper Shay Given, with 134 caps and a World Cup campaign to his name, is no stranger to high-pressure internationals and tells Reuters about his memories of playoff games as detailed in his new autobiography. (SOCCER-WORLDCUP-DEN-IRE/GIVEN (PIX), expect by 1500 GMT/ 10:AM ET, by Philip O'Connor, 400 words)
International friendlies
Georgia v Cyprus (1400)
Ukraine v Slovakia (1800)
France v Wales (1900)
Belgium v Mexico (1945)
Poland v Uruguay (2045)
Portugal v Saudi Arabia (2045)
England v Germany (2000)
Germany lead World Cup heavyweights in friendly action
LONDON - World champions Germany face a depleted England team at Wembley, while Brazil play Japan in Lille, European champions Portugal host Saudi Arabia and France welcome Wales as teams start preparing for next year's World Cup with a series of friendlies. We will have reports on the main matches. (SOCCER-FRIENDLY-TEAMA-TEAMB/ (PIX), expect throughout, 400 words)
NFL
Seahawks earn win over Cardinals to start Week 10
If last year's game between the Arizona Cardinals and Seattle Seahawks at the University of Phoenix Stadium was a war of wills during a grueling 6-6 overtime tie, then the 22-16 victory by the Seahawks on Thursday can only be described as a battle of attrition and undisciplined play. (FOOTBALL-NFL-ARI-SEA/, moved, by The Sports Xchange, 400 words)
MOTOR RACING
Formula One - Brazilian Grand Prix
Mercedes to experiment in free practice
SAO PAULO - With both titles decided, champions Mercedes and Lewis Hamilton can afford to use Friday practice as a test session for 2018. British prospect George Russell makes his race weekend debut with Force India in the morning session. (MOTOR-F1-BRAZIL/ (PIX, TV), expect throughout, 400 words)
GOLF
PGA Tour: OHL Classic at Mayakoba, Mexico
Fowler three back of leader Kizzire
World number 10 Rickie Fowler, the highest ranked player in the field, is three shots back of overnight leader and fellow American Patton Kizzire heading into the second round on the El Camaleon course at the resort of Playa del Carmen. (GOLF-MAYAKOBA/ (TV), expect by 0100 GMT/8 PM ET, 350 words)
European Tour: Nedbank Golf Challenge
Wiesberger leads in Sun City, Fleetwood looks to improve
SUN CITY, South Africa - Austrian Bernd Wiesberger takes a one-shot lead into the second round at the Gary Player Country Club, with Race to Dubai leader Tommy Fleetwood needing to improve on his opening 73. (GOLF-EUROPEAN/, expect by 0700 GMT/2 PM ET, by Nick Said, 400 words)
TENNIS
ATP Next Gen Finals
MILAN - Chung Hyeon and Borna Coric will both be involved in semi-final action at the inaugural Next Gen Finals in Milan. (TENNIS-NEXTGEN/, expect throughout, by Martyn Herman, 400 words)
Fed Cup final
The U.S. Fed Cup team will discuss the Fed Cup Final against Belarus, hosted at Chizhovka Arena on an indoor hard court in Minsk, Nov. 11-12. The United States won the last of its record 17 Fed Cup titles in 2000. (TENNIS-FEDCUP/USA, expect throughout, 400 words)
RUGBY
November internationals
Argentina on right track for 2019 World Cup, says Iglesias
LONDON - Argentina believe they are on the right track in their quest for better results against the world's leading teams as they build a challenge for the 2019 World Cup campaign, Pumas centre Santiago Gonzalez Iglesias tells Reuters in an interview ahead of Saturday's test against England at Twickenham. (RUGBY-UNION-ARG/GONZALEZIGLESIAS (INTERVIEW, PIX), moved, by Rex Gowar, 600 words)
We will continue the buildup to all the weekend internationals in Europe with team and injury news plus coverage of news conferences on merit. (RUGBY-UNION-TEAM/, expect throughout)
FIGURE SKATING
ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating - NHK Trophy
The world's leading figure skaters compete in Osaka. (FIGURESKATING-ISU/OSAKA (PIX), by Elaine Lies, 400 words)
NBA
Thunder host Clippers, streaking Celtics face Hornets
The Oklahoma City Thunder host the Los Angeles Clippers while the red-hot Boston Celtics seek their 11th consecutive victory when they host the Charlotte Hornets in two of the eight games on the schedule. (BASKETBALL-NBA/HIGHLIGHTS, expect by 0430 GMT/11:30 PM ET, by The Sports Xchange, 600 words)
NHL
Pens face Capitals
Reigning Stanley Cup champion Pittsburgh Penguins visit the Washington Capitals while the Toronto Maple Leafs host the Boston Bruins in two of the seven games on the schedule. (ICEHOCKEY-NHL/HIGHLIGHTS, expect by 0430 GMT/11:30 PM ET, by The Sports Xchange, 800 words) (Europe desk editor: Ed Osmond)
