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Reuters Sports Schedule at 0001 GMT on Thursday, March 9

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Reuters sports schedule at 0001 GMT on Thursday:

SOCCER

Champions League

Barca complete incredible comeback to sink PSG

BARCELONA - Barcelona became the first team in Champions League history to overturn a four-goal deficit in a knockout tie as a stoppage-time goal by Sergio Roberto completed an extraordinary 6-1 victory over Paris St Germain on Wednesday. (SOCCER-CHAMPIONS-FCB-PSG/, moved, by Richard Martin, 500 words)

NBA

Streaking Spurs host Kings

The red-hot San Antonio Spurs put the league's longest active win streak on the line when they host the Sacramento Kings in search of a ninth consecutive victory while the first-placed Golden States Warriors seek a third consecutive victory when they host the Boston Celtics in two of the 11 games on the National Basketball Association schedule. (NBA-HIGHLIGHTS/, expect by 0630 GMT/1:30 AM ET, by The Sports Xchange, 800 words)

NHL

Crosby's Pens visit Jets

Sidney Crosby tries to add to his league-leading 34 goals when the Pittsburgh Penguins visit the Winnipeg Jets while the Boston Bruins host the Detroit Red Wings in a clash of Original Six franchises in two of the three games on the National Hockey League schedule. (ICEHOCKEY-NHL-HIGHLIGHTS/, expect by 0630 GMT/1:30 AM ET, by The Sports Xchange, 400 words)

CRICKET

New Zealand v South Africa, first test, Dunedin

Dean Elgar will return to the crease on 128 not out after he held together South Africa's innings on the first day of the first with the visitors resuming on 229 for four on the second day at University Oval. (CRICKET-NEWZEALAND/, expect throughout)

Sri Lanka v Bangladesh, first test, Galle (to 11)

Bangladesh face uphill task against Sri Lanka

Still 361 runs behind Sri Lanka's first innings total of 494 all out and with eight wickets in hand, Bangladesh will have to bat well and deep to erase the deficit when third day's play resumes at the Galle International Stadium. (CRICKET-SRI LANKA/, expect by 1230 GMT/7:30 AM ET, 250 words)

West Indies v England third one-day international

BRIDGETOWN - England bid to complete a 3-0 sweep of the series with victory in the final match in Barbados. (CRICKET-WINDIES/, expect by 2100 GMT/4:PM ET, 300 words)

SOCCER

Europa League last 16 first legs

Lyon v Roma, Manchester United travel to Rostov

LONDON - Olympique Lyon host second-placed Serie A side AS Roma while Manchester United visit Rostov in the round-of-16 first leg ties. (SOCCER-EUROPA/, expect first lead by 2200 GMT/%:PM ET, by Toby Davis, 400 words)

FA CUP

Mourinho seeks revenge on Chelsea

LONDON - Jose Mourinho takes his Manchester United side back to former club Chelsea on Monday with a place in the FA Cup semi-finals at Wembley up for grabs and a score to settle with his old employers. (SOCCER-ENGLAND/CUP (PREVIEW), moving at 0200 GMT/9:PM ET, by Toby Davis, 400 words)

PREMIER LEAGUE

Swansea's Clement out to build on record start v Hull

LONDON - Paul Clement has made the best Premier League start of any Swansea City manager and takes his revitalised side to Hull City on Saturday looking to build on a remarkable run that has lifted the club five points clear of the relegation zone. (SOCCER-ENGLAND-HUL-SWA/ (PREVIEW), moving at 0200 GMT/9:PM ET, by Toby Davis, 470 words)

FIFA

News conference after FIFA Executive Football Summit

LONDON - News conference at the end of FIFA's final Executive Football Summit meetings. The meetings bring together member association presidents and general secretaries to discuss strategic matters and other issues. (SOCCER-FIFA/SUMMIT (TV), expect by 2000 GMT/4 PM ET, by Alan Baldwin, 400 words)

TENNIS

ATP/WTA: Indian Wells (Copy on merit)

(TENNIS-INDIANWELLS/MEN, TENNIS-INDIANWELLS/WOMEN)

BASEBALL

World Baseball Classic (to 22)

Netherlands look to advance in WBC

The Netherlands (1-0) and their quartet of Major League Baseball infielders aim to claim a berth in the second round of the World Baseball Classic when they take on Taiwan (0-1) in the four-team Pool A in Seoul, while Japan tries to go to 2-0 in Tokyo when they meet Australia as Cuba (0-1) looks to level their record against China in Pool B. (BASEBALL-CLASSIC/ , expect by 1530 GMT/10:30 AM ET, 375 words)

CYCLING

Paris-Nice (to 12)

Alaphilippe defends yellow jersey on Paris-Nice

France's Julian Alaphilippe defends his overall lead in the fifth stage of the week-long Paris-Nice stage race. (CYCLING-NICE/, expect by 2000 GMT/4 PM ET, 300 words)

RUGBY

Six Nations

We continue the build-up to the fourth round of matches this weekend when Wales host Ireland, England entertain Scotland and France travel to Italy. (RUGBY UNION-NATIONS/, expect throughout)

England name team for Scotland game

LONDON - England coach Eddie Jones names his team to face Scotland in the Six Nations at Twickenham on Saturday with Billy Vunipola expected to feature in the match squad for the first time in the championship. (RUGBY UNION-NATIONS/ENGLAND, expect by 1000 GMT/5:AM ET, by Mitch Phillips, 400 words) (Asia desk editor: Nick Mulvenney)

 

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