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Reuters Sports Schedule at 0001 GMT on Wednesday, March 29

Reuters sports schedule at 0001 GMT on Wednesday: SOCCER Bolivia beat Messi-less Argentina 2-0 in qualifier LA PAZ - Argentina, weakened by the last-minute suspension of Lionel Messi, suffered a fourth defeat in their World Cup qualifying campaign as a spirited Bolivia won 2-0 in La Paz.

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Reuters sports schedule at 0001 GMT on Wednesday:

SOCCER

Bolivia beat Messi-less Argentina 2-0 in qualifier

LA PAZ - Argentina, weakened by the last-minute suspension of Lionel Messi, suffered a fourth defeat in their World Cup qualifying campaign as a spirited Bolivia won 2-0 in La Paz. (SOCCER-WORLDCUP-BOL-ARG/ (PIX), moved with updates to follow, 312 words)

Brazil look to secure World Cup berth with win in Paraguay

SAO PAULO - Brazil take on Paraguay at Corinthians stadium in Sao Paulo with coach Tite, at the club where he made his name, looking to extend his record winning streak to eight consecutive qualifiers and guarantee Brazil's place at Russia 2018. (SOCCER-WORLDCUP-BRA-PRY/(PIX), expect by 0300 GMT/11 PM ET, by Rex Gowar)

U.S. visit Panama for critical qualifying clash

The United States, sitting fourth in the Hexagonal after last week's much-need win over Honduras, head into a hostile environment for a clash against third-placed Panama at the Estadio Rommel Fernandez in Panama City featuring two teams in urgent need of points. (SOCCER-WORLDCUP-PAN-USA/, expect by 0500 GMT/1 AM ET, 400 words)

Iran close in on World Cup, China teeter on the brink

SYDNEY - Iran took a significant step towards qualifying for next year's World Cup finals with a 1-0 win over China on Tuesday that pushed Marcello Lippi's team closer to the brink of elimination. (SOCCER-WORLDCUP/ASIA (WRAPUP 2), moved, by Michael Church, 486 words)

TENNIS

ATP/WTA: Miami Open (to 2)

Pliskova beats Lucic-Baroni to reach Miami semis

Czech second seed Karolina Pliskova avenged her Australian Open quarter-final loss to Mirjana Lucic-Baroni with a 6-3 6-4 win over the 26th-seeded Croatian. Dane Carolina Wozniacki also meets unseeded Czech Lucie Safarova in quarter-final action at the Miami Open. (TENNIS-MIAMI/WOMEN (TV), moved, updates to follow, 400 words)

Federer and Nadal seek quarter-final berths

In-form Swiss fourth seed Roger Federer faces Spain's Roberto Bautista Agut, fifth seed Rafa Nadal meets Frenchman Nicolas Mahut and Japanese second seed Kei Nishikori battles Argentine Federico Delbonis in last 16 action at the Miami Open. (TENNIS-MIAMI/MEN (TV), expect from 0000 GMT/8 PM ET, 400 words)

Sharapova faces media ahead of return from doping ban

RANCHO MIRAGE, California - Former world number one Maria Sharapova faces the media a month before her return to the WTA Tour following a doping suspension imposed last year. Sharapova is appearing at the Inspiring Women in Sports conference ahead of the ANA Inspiration golf major at Mission Hills. (TENNIS-SHARAPOVA/ (TV), expect by 0030 GMT/8:30 PM ET, by Larry Fine, 400 words)

CRICKET

New Zealand v South Africa, third test (to 29)

Rain delays start of final day

WELLINGTON - Heavy overnight rain delayed the start of play on the final day of the third test between New Zealand and South Africa at Seddon Park in Hamilton on Wednesday. (CRICKET-NEWZEALAND/DELAY, moved with updates to follow, 130 words)

India and Australia take stock after titanic series

DHARAMSALA, India - We look back at an enthralling test series between India and Australia, which the hosts won on Tuesday with an eight-wicket victory in the fourth and final test. (CRICKET-INDIA/, expect by 1000 GMT/6 AM ET, by Amlan Chakraborty, 400 words)

NBA

Streaking Warriors visit Rockets

The Golden State Warriors put the league's longest active win streak on the line when they visit the Houston Rockets in search of an eight consecutive win, while the Milwaukee Bucks visit the Charlotte Hornets in two of the eight games on the National Basketball Association schedule. (BASKETBALL-NBA-HIGHLIGHTS/, expect by 0530 GMT/1:30 AM ET, by The Sports Xchange, 800 words)

NHL

Maple Leafs, Bruins try to bolster playoff hopes

The Toronto Maple Leafs and Boston Bruins, both looking to bolster their playoff hopes, face the Florida Panthers and Nashville Predators, respectively, in two of the 11 games on the National Hockey League schedule. (ICEHOCKEY-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, by The Sports Xchange, 500 words)

FIGURE SKATING

Is there a downside to quad-fest?

HELSINKI - When Evan Lysacek struck gold at the 2010 Winter Olympics without attempting a single quadruple jump, men's figure skating was at a crossroads. (FIGURESKATING-WORLD/MEN-QUADS (SPORTS FEATURE, PIX), expect at 0200 GMT/10 PM ET, by Pritha Sarkar, 700 words)

We will also move FIGURESKATING-WORLD/MEN-JUMPS (FACTBOX) and FIGURESKATING-WORLD/MEN-CONTENDERS.

Medvedeva out to emulate Kwan at world championships

HELSINKI - Russian Evgenia Medvedeva will begin her bid to become the first woman since Michelle Kwan in 2001 to win back-to-back world championship titles as the competition begins with the short programmes. Twice champions Meagan Duhamel and Eric Radford will be aiming to set the standard in the pairs short skate. (FIGURE SKATING-WORLD/(PIX), expect by 1400 GMT, by Pritha Sarkar, 500 words)

SPORT BUSINESS

SportsPro Sport Business conference

LONDON - World Anti-Doping Agency president Craig Reedie opens a two day SportsPro Sport Business conference at Wembley Stadium with a talk on how the battle against doping can be won. (SPORT-BUSINESS/, expect by 1145 GMT/7.45 AM ET, by Alan Baldwin)

Business of Football event with ex-FA chairman David Bernstein

LONDON - Panel discussion between David Bernstein, former Manchester City F.C., FA and Wembley Chairman, and Alex Horne, former FA CEO and MD of Wembley on the business of football. The discussion will focus on working in the corporate side of football. (SOCCER-BUSINESS/, expect by 1600 GMT/10 AM ET, by Alan Baldwin) (Asia desk editor: Nick Mulvenney)

 

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