Reuters Sports Schedule at 1400 GMT on Wednesday, Oct 26
Reuters sports schedule at 1400 GMT on Wednesday (times GMT): SOCCER Eredivisie CEO wants new regulations to stop talent drain ZURICH - European football needs to introduce regulations to stop big clubs hoarding players and stem the talent drain from smaller countries such as the Netherlands, the Eredivisie's chief executive told Reuters in an interview. (SOCCER-EUROPE/NETHERLANDS (INTERVIEW), moved, by Brian Homewood, 600 words) English League (EFL) Cup, fourth round (1845 unless stated) Southampton v Sunderland West Ham United v Chelsea Manchester United v Manchester City (1900) Manchester giants clash in League Cup showdown LONDON - Manchester United welcome local rivals City in a mouthwatering clash that sees Jose Mourinho and Pep Guardiola lock horns again after the visitors won 2-1 on their Premier League visit to Old Trafford in September. (SOCCER-ENGLAND/CUP (PIX), expect by 2045 GMT/4:45 PM ET, by Toby Davis, 500 words) Serie A (1845) Chievo Verona v Bologna Fiorentina v Crotone Inter Milan v Torino Juventus v Sampdoria Lazio v Cagliari Napoli v Empoli Pescara v Atalanta Bergamo Sassuolo v AS Roma De Boer's future at stake as Inter host Torino MILAN - Frank de Boer's future as Inter Milan coach is on the line when his side, who have slumped to 14th, host Torino in Serie A. (SOCCER-ITALY/ expect by 2100 GMT/5 PM ET, 500 words) German Cup, second round (1845 unless stated) FC Heidenheim(II) v VfL Wolfsburg (1630) FC-Astoria Walldorf(IV) v SV Darmstadt 98 (1630) Greuther Fuerth(II) v Mainz (1630) Hanover 96(II) v Fortuna Duesseldorf(II) (1630) Cologne v Hoffenheim Nuremberg(II) v Schalke 04 Bayern Munich v FC Augsburg Borussia Dortmund v Union Berlin(II) Favourites Bayern, Dortmund eye German Cup third round BERLIN - Favourites Bayern Munich take on Augsburg in the Bavarian derby for a spot in the German Cup third round while injury-plagued Borussia Dortmund host second tier Union Berlin. (SOCCER-GERMANY/CUP, expect by 1830 GMT/2:30 PM ET, by Karolos Grohmann, 400 words) SOCCER Galaxy season on line as MLS playoffs begin Former England captain Steven Gerrard could be playing his final game for Los Angeles Galaxy, who host Real Salt Lake in a Western Conference eliminater, while Sebastian Giovinco-led Toronto FC host Philadelphia Union in an Eastern elimination match as the Major League Soccer playoffs start. (SOCCER-MLS/, expect by 0500 GMT/1 AM ET, by The Sports Xchange, 300 words) TENNIS WTA Finals, Singapore Indoor Stadium, Singapore (to 30) Kuznetsova, Pliskova target second victory in Singapore SINGAPORE - Svetlana Kuznetsova and Karolina Pliskova seek a second straight victory when they clash before defending champion Agnieszka Radwanska takes on Garbine Muguruza in the other White Group encounter. (TENNIS-WOMEN/FINALS (PIX), expect by 1400 GMT/10 AM ET, by John O'Brien, 450 words) CRICKET India v New Zealand, fourth ODI, Ranchi India eye win to bag series Hosts India lead 2-1 against New Zealand and have a chance to bag the five-match series with a win in the fourth one-day international at the eastern Indian city of Ranchi. (CRICKET-INDIA/, expect by 1630 GMT/ 12:30 PM ET, 300 words) MOTOR RACING Mexican Formula One Grand Prix preview Rosberg has first chance to clinch the title MEXICO CITY - Fresh from his 50th F1 win, Lewis Hamilton remains convinced anything is possible in the title battle even if the odds are against him. Victory for Mercedes team mate Nico Rosberg in Mexico will see the German crowned champion if Hamilton finishes outside the top nine. (MOTOR-F1-MEXICO/ (PREVIEW), expect by 1700 GMT/1 PM ET, by Alan Baldwin, 400 words) We will also move a drivers' form sheet and statistics for Sunday's race. NBA Durant should take spot down Warriors pecking order: Payton Basketball Hall of Famer Gary Payton says prized Golden State Warriors acquisition Kevin Durant, whose arrival helped form what some consider the most lethal roster ever assembled, should not try to become the leader at his new home. (NBA-PAYTON/, moving shortly, by Jahmal Corner, 550 words) Lakers begin post-Kobe era The Los Angeles Lakers begin life without Kobe Bryant in a clash with the Houston Rockets while the Toronto Raptors try to carry momentum from their franchise-best 56-win season when they open their campaign against the visiting Detroit Pistons in two of the 10 games on the National Basketball Association schedule. (NBA-HIGHLIGHTS/, expect by 0530 GMT/1:30 AM ET, by The Sports Xchange, 800 words) BASEBALL Cubs, Indians set for Game Two clash Ace right-hander Jake Arrieta takes the mound for the Chicago Cubs versus Cleveland Indians counterpart Trevor Bauer in Game Two of the best-of-seven World Series. (BASEBALL-WORLDSERIES/ (PIX), expect by 0415 GMT/12:15 AM ET, by Larry Fine, 500 words) NHL Canadiens try to extend hot start to season The Montreal Canadiens, the only team yet to lose in regulation, visit the New York Islanders while the Edmonton Oilers seek a fourth consecutive victory when they host Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals in two of the four games on the National Hockey League schedule. (NHL-HIGHLIGHTS/, expect by 0530 GMT/1:30 AM ET, by The Sports Xchange, 400 words) NORTH AMERICAN SPORTS Roundups of off-field developments in the major North American professional sports leagues. (expect by 0000 GMT/8 PM ET, 500 words) (Europe desk editor: Ken Ferris)
