Reuters Sports Schedule at 0001 GMT on Saturday, Feb 4

Reuters sports schedule at 0001 GMT on Saturday (times GMT):

NFL

Super Bowl

We look ahead to Sunday's Super Bowl clash between the New England Patriots and Atlanta Falcons with a nine-part package consisting of an overall preview, profiles and factboxes on both teams and the NFL's championship game itself, five storylines to follow, five players who could impact the game, and a list of previous champions. (NFL-SUPERBOWL/ (PREVIEW), expect by 0030 GMT/7:30 PM ET, by Steve Keating, 600 words)

See also: (NFL-SUPERBOWL/PATRIOTS, 0030 GMT/7:30 PM ET, by Larry Fine, 450 words) (NFL-SUPERBOWL/FALCONS, 0030 GMT/7:30 PM ET, by Larry Fine, 450 words) (NFL-SUPERBOWL/PATRIOTS (FACTBOX), 0030 GMT/7:30 PM ET, 800 words) (NFL-SUPERBOWL/FALCONS (FACTBOX), 0030 GMT/7:30 PM ET, 840 words) (NFL-SUPERBOWL/ (FACTBOX), 0030 GMT/7:30 PM ET, 330 words) (NFL-SUPERBOWL/STORYLINES, 0030 GMT/7:30 PM ET, 400 words (NFL-SUPERBOWL/PLAYERS, 0030 GMT/7:30 PM ET, 400 words) (NFL-SUPERBOWL/WINNERS, 0030 GMT/7:30 PM ET, 450 words)

Most Americans OK with kids playing football: poll

Despite the rising concern about concussions in football, most Americans say they'd allow their children to play the game, according to a Reuters/Ipsos opinion poll. (FOOTBALL-CONCUSSIONS/POLL (GRAPHICS), moved, by Frank Pingue, 650 words)

Crystal ball look into Super Bowl's international potential

Non U.S. based teams competing in the National Football League could become a reality as the NFL's strategy to expand the sport globally and establish its first franchise outside the United States continues to gather pace. (NFL-SUPERBOWL/INTERNATIONAL (FEATURE), moved, by Mark Lamport-Stokes, 650 words)

Vegas hopes Falcons top Patriots in Super Bowl

Las Vegas casinos are the latest to see the New England Patriots as villains since their share of what is expected to be a record-setting year for Super Bowl wagers will increase if the Atlanta Falcons prevail. (NFL-SUPERBOWL/VEGAS, moved, by Frank Pingue, 418 words)

GOLF

Kuchar leads by one at TPC Scottsdale, Spieth six back

Matt Kuchar takes a one-shot lead over fellow American Brendan Steele and reigning champion Hideki Matsuyama of Japan into the second round after opening with a flawless seven-under-par 64 at the TPC Scottsdale. World number six Jordan Spieth trails by six strokes. (GOLF-PGA/, expect by 0200 GMT/9 PM ET, 400 words)

NBA

Streaking Celtics face Lakers, Thunder battle Grizzlies

The Boston Celtics put their five-game win streak on the line when they host the Los Angeles Lakers while Russell Westbrook and the Oklahoma City Thunder try to snap a three-game skid when they host the Memphis Grizzlies in two of the nine games on the National Basketball Association schedule. (BASKETBALL-NBA-HIGHLIGHTS/, expect by 0630 GMT/1:30 AM ET, by The Sports Xchange, 800 words)

NHL

Oilers visit Hurricanes, Pens battle Blue Jackets

Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers visit the Carolina Hurricanes while Sidney Crosby's Pittsburgh Penguins host the Columbus Blue Jackets in two of the five games on the National Hockey League schedule. (ICEHOCKEY-NHL-HIGHLIGHTS/, expect by 0630 GMT/1:30 AM ET, by The Sports Xchange, 500 words)

NORTH AMERICAN SPORTS

Roundups of off-field developments in the major North American professional sports leagues. (Expect by 0100 GMT/8 PM ET, by The Sports Xchange, 500 words)

SOCCER

Premier League

Chelsea v Arsenal (1230)

Crystal Palace v Sunderland (1500)

Everton v Bournemouth (1500)

Hull City v Liverpool (1500)

Southampton v West Ham United (1500)

Watford v Burnley (1500)

West Bromwich Albion v Stoke City (1500)

Tottenham Hotspur v Middlesbrough (1730)

Arsenal aim to upstage leaders Chelsea

LONDON - Arsenal travel to London rivals Chelsea hoping to revive their title push and rein in the runaway leaders, who can go 12 points clear with victory in the early kickoff. (SOCCER-ENGLAND/ expect first take by 1445 GMT/9.45 AM ET, 650 words)

We will also have mini match reports on all Saturday's Premier League fixtures.

La Liga

Malaga v Espanyol (1200)

Barcelona v Athletic Club (1515)

Atletico Madrid v Leganes (1730)

Valencia v Eibar (1945)

Serie A

Bologna v Napoli (1945)

Napoli chase win to stay in touch with leading pair

MILAN - After dropping two points at home to lowly Palermo last week, third-placed Napoli cannot affort another slip-up when they visit Bologna in Serie A. (SOCCER-ITALY/, expect by expect by 2130 GMT/4:30 PM ET, 200 words)

Bundesliga

Cologne v VfL Wolfsburg (1430)

Bayern Munich v Schalke 04 (1430)

Borussia Moenchengladbach v Freiburg (1430)

Hertha Berlin v FC Ingolstadt 04 (1430)

Hoffenheim v Mainz (1430)

Borussia Dortmund v RB Leipzig (1730)

Dortmund out for revenge against Leipzig

BERLIN - Borussia Dortmund will look to avenge their defeat earlier this season when they take on second-placed RB Leipzig as leaders Bayern Munich host Schalke 04. (SOCCER-GERMANY/ (PIX), expect by 1630 GMT/11 AM ET, by Brian Homewood, 400 words)

Ligue 1

Monaco v Nice (1600)

Dijon FCO v Paris St Germain (1900)

En Avant de Guingamp v Caen (1900)

Girondins Bordeaux v Stade Rennes (1900)

Lille v FC Lorient (1900)

Montpellier HSC v Bastia (1900)

African Nations Cup finals (to Feb. 5)

Third-place playoff

Burkina Faso v Ghana (1900)

Bronze no consolation for beaten semi-finalists

PORT GENTIL, Gabon - Burkina Faso and neighbours Ghana must pick themselves up after bitter semi-final defeats as they battle it out in the third place play-off. (SOCCER-NATIONS/BFA-GHA, expect by 2200 GMT/5 PM ET, by Mark Gleeson, 300 words)

Finalists hold pre-match press conference

LIBREVILLE, Gabon - The coaches and one player from each of Cameroon and Egypt will hold a press conference as they look ahead to Sunday's final at Stade l'Amitie. (SOCCER-NATIONS/(PIX), expect by 1600 GMT/11 AM ET, by Ed Dove, 300 words)

Cameroon relishing underdog status ahead of final

LIBREVILLE - Cameroon captain Benjamin Moukandjo has warned Egypt that his inexperienced side are relishing their 'outsiders' tag ahead of Sunday's final, and believes that the Central Africans' lack of big-name starpower may give them the edge over the seven-time champions. (SOCCER-NATIONS/CAMEROON, expect by 1000 GMT/5 AM ET, by Ed Dove, 400 words)

We have already moved a final preview (SOCCER-NATIONS/(PREVIEW) and factbox (SOCCER-NATIONS/(FACTBOX)

TENNIS

Davis Cup

World Group, round one

Argentina v Italy

Belgium v Germany

Canada v Britain

Serbia v Russia

Croatia v Spain

United States v Switzerland

Japan v France

Australia v Czech Republic

Top seeds Argentina embark on their title defence with a home tie against Italy, who they beat in the quarter-finals last year, while last year's runners-up Croatia take on a strong Spain side in Osijek. (TENNIS-DAVIS/ (WRAPUP 1, PIX, TV), expect by 0200 GMT/9 PM ET, 500 words)

ATHLETICS

Bolt headlines on Nitro Athletics debut

MELBOURNE - Usain Bolt headlines as six teams of elite athletes compete on the first of three nights of the Nitro Athletics series, a new concept in track and field competition. (ATHLETICS-AUSTRALIA/, pix, by Ian Ransom, 500 words)

CRICKET

South Africa v Sri Lanka, 3rd ODI, Johannesburg

South Africa take aim at ODI series win over Sri Lanka

JOHANNESBURG - South Africa will aim to take an unassailable 3-0 lead in the five-match ODI series against Sri Lanka at The Wanderers. The hosts have won their last 11 home ODIs. (CRICKET-SAFRICA/, expect by 2000 GMT/3 PM ET, 300 words)

RUGBY

Six Nations championship

The Six Nations championship gets underway with Scotland v Ireland in Edinburgh (1425 GMT) and defending champions England against France at Twickenham (1650). Full reports and sidebars from both matches. (RUGBY UNION-NATIONS/(TV), expect by 1630 GMT/11:30 AM ET, by Mitch Phillips and John Geddie, 400 words) (Editor: Nick Mulvenney)

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