Reuters Sports Schedule at 0001 GMT on Wednesday, May 24

Reuters sports schedule at 0001 GMT on Wednesday:

NBA

LeBron, Cavs look to bounce back against Celtics

The Cleveland Cavaliers, who blew a 21-point third-quarter lead, and LeBron James, who scored only 11 points in their Game Three loss to Boston, look to bounce back against the visiting Celtics and claim a 3-1 lead in the East Finals. (BASKETBALL-NBA-HIGHLIGHTS/, expect by 0430 GMT/12:30 AM ET, by The Sports Xchange, 400 words)

NHL

Penguins aim to wrap up Stanley Cup Finals berth

The Pittsburgh Penguins can clinch a berth in the Stanley Cup Finals with a road win against the Ottawa Senators in Game Six of their best-of-seven. (ICEHOCKEY-NHL-HIGHLIGHTS/, expect by 0330 GMT/11:30 PM ET, by The Sports Xchange, 400 words)

BASEBALL

Kershaw draws Cards in quest for eighth win

Los Angeles Dodgers' ace Clayton Kershaw (7-2) goes for his eighth win of the season against the visiting St. Louis Cardinals and Lance Lynn (4-2) in one of 15 games on the Major League Baseball schedule. (BASEBALL-MLB-HIGHLIGHTS/, expect by 0530 GMT/1:30 AM ET, by The Sports Xchange, 800 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)

SOCCER

Europa League final

Ajax Amsterdam v Manchester United (1845)

STOCKHOLM - Former European champions Ajax and Manchester United meet in the final of Europe's second-tier club competition with the English side hoping to secure Champions League qualification by lifting a trophy they have never won. (SOCCER-EUROPA-FINAL/, expect throughout, 400 words)

Chelsea and Arsenal look ahead to FA Cup final

LONDON - Premier League-winning Chelsea manager Antonio Conte and his Arsenal counterpart Arsene Wenger discuss Saturday's FA Cup final as the two London club's hold media day's ahead of the showpiece match. (SOCCER-ENGLAND-ARS-CHE/FINAL (TV), by Martyn Herman, 400 words)

Sydney FC v Liverpool

Sell-out crowd expected as Liverpool play Sydney friendly

Liverpool play Sydney FC in a friendly at the Harbour City's 80,000-seater Olympic Stadium, with organisers expecting a sell-out for the visit of the five-times European champions. (SOCCER-FRIENDLY-SYD-LIV/ (PIX), by Colin Packham, 400 words)

We will bring you the latest news on managerial changes and player transfers from Europe's top clubs. (SOCCER-COUNTRY-TEAM/)

Lisbon Lions celebrate 50th anniversary of European triumph

GLASGOW - Celtic were the first British side to win the European Cup when they beat favourites Inter Milan 50 years ago to ensure Jock Stein's team of almost entirely local lads wrote their names into folklore. We look at the 1967 triumph in the context of Scottish football's modern day decline. (SOCCER-CELTIC-LIONS/ (TV), by Simon Evans, 800 words)

The dentist who became a Lion in Lisbon

GLASGOW - We interview the dentist who was a key part of Celtic's European Cup triumph over Inter Milan in 1967. Full-back Jim Craig recalls the night and puts the triumph in historical and social context. (SOCCER-CELTIC-LIONS-CRAIG/ (INTERVIEW, TV), by Simon Evans, 800 words)

Asian Champions League, last 16, first leg

Shanghai v Jiangsu Sainty

Jeju v Urawa Red Diamonds

We will bring you a wrap of the day's action. (SOCCER-ASIA/ACL, expect by 2100 GMT/5 PM ET, by Michael Church, 400 words)

TENNIS

French Open

Murray, Riner hold news conference in Paris

LA DEFENSE, France - World number one Andy Murray holds a joint news conference with French judo star Teddy Riner in Paris, with Murray speaking just before the French Open starts. (TENNIS-FRENCHOPEN/MURRAY (TV), 400 words)

Previews

Can anyone stop Rafael Nadal winning a 10th French Open?

Rafael Nadal, written off as a fading force so many times, looks back to his best and is favourite to win the French Open for the 10th time. We look at the Spaniard's resurgence ahead of the French Open and whether anyone can stop him. (TENNIS-FRENCHOPEN/NADAL (PIX), moving at 0200 GMT/10 PM ET, by Martyn Herman, 500 words)

Kyrgios emerging as serious grand slam contender

If unpredictability is a weapon on a tennis court then no player possesses a more potent threat than maverick Nick Kyrgios, the 22-year-old Australian who divides opinion like no other. (TENNIS-FRENCHOPEN/KYRGIOS, moving at 0200 GMT/10 PM ET, by Martyn Herman, 500 words)

Women's game comes of age as youngsters battle to keep up

Women's professional tennis has been a young person's game for much of its history but going into the French Open the more seasoned players are threatening to dominate, with about half of the top 10 in this year's singles race in their late 20s or older. (TENNIS-FRENCHOPEN/WOMEN-AGE, moving at 0200 GMT/10 PM ET, by John Stonestreet, 600 words)

MOTOR RACING

Monaco Grand Prix preview

Ricciardo ready to put on a show in Monaco

MONACO - Daniel Ricciardo jokes he has a new strategy for Monaco this year -- no pitstops, just keep going to the end. The rules do not allow the Australian to do that, of course, but the Red Bull driver still hopes to give Lewis Hamilton and Sebastian Vettel a run for their money. (MOTOR-F1-MONACO/PREVIEW (PIX), expect by 0300 GMT/11 PM ET, by Alan Baldwin, 500 words)

We will also have stories from around the paddock.

Indy 500

F1 master Alonso geared up for rookie Indy run

NEW YORK - Twice Formula One world champion Fernando Alonso surprised himself with his qualifying success for Sunday's Indianapolis 500, but the Spaniard knows his biggest challenge will come on race day. (MOTOR-INDY-INDY500/ALONSO (INTERVIEW, TV), moved by Larry Fine, 600 words)

Indy 500 pole sitter Dixon wary of Alonso threat

TORONTO - Indianapolis 500 pole sitter Scott Dixon feels twice Formula One champion Fernando Alonso, who is making his IndyCar debut on Sunday, will be one of the main threats to his chances of winning The Greatest Spectacle in Racing. (MOTOR-INDY-INDY500/dixon (PIX), moved, by Frnak Pingue, 400 words)

CRICKET

England v South Africa - one-day international

LEEDS, England - The opening game of the international season in England pits the hosts against the touring South Africans with both sides warming up for next month's Champions Trophy. (CRICKET-ODI-ENG-ZAF/ (PIX), by Simon Evans)

Australia captain Steve Smith discusses Champions Trophy

LONDON - Australia captain Steven Smith holds his pre-tournament news conference at Lords' Cricket Ground ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy. (CRICKET-CHAMPIONSTROPHY/AUS, coverage on merit)

CYCLING

Giro d'Italia (to 28)

Dutchman Dumoulin leads Quintana going into stage 17

Dutchman Tom Dumoulin holds the overall lead with Colombia's Nairo Quintana just 31 seconds behind heading into stage 17, a 219 km ride from Tirano to Canazei.(CYCLING-GIRO/ (TV), expect by 1800 GMT/2 PM ET, 300 words) (Asia desk editor: Peter Rutherford)

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