Reuters Sports Schedule at 0001 GMT on Tuesday

Reuters sports schedule at 0001 GMT on Tuesday:

CRICKET

New Zealand v England, second test

England push for victory, New Zealand look to hold on

CHRISTCHURCH - England need 10 wickets to win and level up the series 1-1, while New Zealand will resume on 42 without loss looking to bat out the day, rather than chase their improbable victory target of 382. (CRICKET-TEST-NZL-ENG/ (PIX), expect throughout, 400 words)

South Africa v Australia, fourth test

South Africa target series victory

JOHANNESBURG - South Africa need seven more Australian wickets to seal a 3-1 series victory as the tourists resume the fifth day of the fourth and final test on 88 for three, chasing a massive 612 to win. (CRICKET-TEST-ZAF-AUS/(PIX), expect by 1300 GMT/9 AM ET, by Nick Said, 400 words)

GOLF

U.S. Masters, Augusta, Georgia, (April 5-8)

Tiger economy roaring as Masters approaches

AUGUSTA - Tiger Woods is back in Green Jacket contention and from country club bars to boardrooms, the former world number one is once again the tide lifting all boats in the golfing world. (GOLF-MASTERS-WOODS/IMPACT (FEATURE, PIX), moved, by Steve Keating, 900 words)

Masters will be more than a one-man show as Tiger returns from wilderness

AUGUSTA - The unmistakable presence of Tiger Woods looms large over the U.S. Masters but a bunch of talented, hungry and in-form players ensure that the year's first major championship will be much more than a one-man show. (GOLF-MASTERS/ (PREVIEW, PIX), moved, by Andrew Both, 600 words)

Everyone happy to see Woods back at Masters, for now

AUGUSTA - There were smiles everywhere and no shortage of well-wishes and encouragement around Augusta National on Monday - almost all of it directed at a fit-again Tiger Woods. (GOLF-MASTERS-WOODS/REACTION (PIX), by Steve Keating, 486 words)

Rose has a Master plan for career success

AUGUSTA - Justin Rose has won a U.S. Open, Olympic gold, Ryder Cups and more than a dozen major tour victories worldwide but the 37-year-old hopes that his golf career will ultimately be graded on successes yet to come. (GOLF-MASTERS/ROSE (PIX), by Larry Fine, 528 words)

COMMONWEALTH GAMES

The Gold Coast Commonwealth Games enter final countdown

GOLD COAST, Australia - Organisers will discuss their final preparations with the opening ceremony less than 36 hours away, while teams continue to fine tune their buildups with competition starting in two days. (GAMES-COMMONWEALTH/(PIX), expect throughout, by Greg Stutchbury, Ian Ransom, 400 words)

SOCCER

Premier League

We look ahead to the weekend's matches, including the Manchester derby, where City could wrap up the Premier League title over neigbours United. (SOCCER-ENGLAND-TEAMA-TEAMB/, expect throughout)

Champions League

Sevilla v Bayern Munich (1845)

Juventus v Real Madrid (1845)

Giant-killers Sevilla out to stop Bayern

SEVILLE - Sevilla face five-times winners Bayern Munich in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final. The Spaniards are in the last eight of the competition for the first time after knocking out Manchester United in the previous round. (SOCCER-CHAMPIONS-SEV-BAY/ (PIX, TV), expect by 2045 GMT/4:45 PM ET, by Richard Martin, 400 words)

Real Madrid take on Juventus in repeat of 2017 final

TURIN - Title holders Real Madrid visit Juventus for a Champions League quarter-final first leg whcih is a repeat of last season's final which the Spanish side won 4-1. (SOCCER-CHAMPIONS-JUV-MAD/ (PIX, TV), expect by 2045 GMT/4:45 PM ET, by Brian Homewood, 400 words)

Manchester City v Liverpool training and news conferences

MANCHESTER - Manchester City prepare for the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final against Liverpool. (SOCCER-CHAMPIONS-LIV-MCI/PREVIEW (PIX, TV), 400 words)

Barcelona v AS Roma training and news conferences

BARCELONA - Barcelona and AS Roma prepare for the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final. (SOCCER-CHAMPIONS-FCB-ROM/PREVIEW (PIX, TV), 400 words)

OLYMPICS

IOC confirms list of cities interested in 2026 Winter Olympics

BERLIN - The International Olympic Committee (IOC) announces the list of cities with official interest in potentially hosting the 2026 Winter Olympics. (OLYMPICS-2026/ by Karolos Grohmann)

BASEBALL

Red Sox seek to keep streak going in Miami

The Boston Red Sox go for their fourth consecutive win when they visit the Miami Marlins and the Milwaukee Brewers, off to a 3-0 start, are home to the St. Louis Cardinals in two of the 14 games on the Major League Baseball schedule. (BASEBALL-MLB/HIGHLIGHTS, expect by 0530 GMT/1:30 AM ET, by Field Level Media, 800 words)

NHL

Kings face Avalanche in LA

The Los Angeles Kings and the Colorado Avalanche, two teams still hoping for playoff berths, play in California and the Minnesota Wild, also in the running for post-season play, face the visiting Edmonton Oilers in two of the six games on the National Hockey League schedule. (ICEHOCKEY-NHL/HIGHLIGHTS, expect by 0330 GMT/11:30 PM ET, by Field Level Media, 500 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 Field Level Media, 500 words) (Asia Desk Editor: Nick Mulvenney)