Reuters Sports Schedule at 1400 GMT on Friday, April 14
Reuters sports schedule at 1400 GMT on Friday: SOCCER Premier League Olsson reflects on how to cope with Zlatan and Costa STOCKHOLM - Former West Bromwich Albion defender Jonas Olsson tells Reuters how to handle strikers like Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Diego Costa ahead of the Premier League clash between Manchester United and Chelsea at Old Trafford on Sunday. (SOCCER-ENGLAND-MUN-CHE/OLSSON (INTERVIEW), moving at 1600 GMT/12 AM ET, by Philip O'Connor, 500 words) We will bring you all the latest news ahead of this weekend's Premier League games. (SOCCER-ENGLAND/, expect throughout) Ligue 1 Angers SCO v Paris St Germain (1845) PSG aim to move level with leaders Monaco PARIS - Paris St Germain look for a win at mid-table Angers to take them level on points with Ligue 1 leaders AS Monaco, who host Dijon on Saturday. (SOCCER-FRANCE/ (PIX), expect by 2045 GMT/4:45 PM ET, 300 words) Chinese Super League Talent development cannot be left to CSL clubs: Troussier HONG KONG - While Chinese Super League clubs try to spend their way to success, bringing in world-class players on astronomical salaries, there is a real danger that teams will neglect the task of developing home-grown talent, former World Cup coach Philippe Troussier told Reuters. (SOCCER-CHINA/TROUSSIER, moved, 500 words) MOTOR RACING Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix Ferrari first and last in Bahrain practice MANAMA - Ferrari were first and last in opening Bahrain Grand Prix practice on Friday with Formula One championship leader Sebastian Vettel quickest while team mate Kimi Raikkonen abandoned his smoking car and trudged off in the desert heat.(MOTOR-F1-BAHRAIN/ (PIX), expect by 1300 GMT/9 AM ET, by Alan Baldwin, 400 words) We will also have stories from around the paddock. GOLF PGA Tour: RBC Heritage, Hilton Head Island (to 16) Donald two back of leader Cauley Former world number one Luke Donald, seeking his first RBC Heritage win after four runner-up finishes, will start the second round two shots back of overnight leader Bud Cauley on the Harbour Town course in South Carolina. (GOLF-HERITAGE/, expect by 0000 GMT/8 PM ET, 350 words) CYCLING UCI Track Cycling World Championships HONG KONG - The women's sprint and omnium plus the men's individual pursuit and points race are on the agenda. (CYCLING-WORLD/ (PIX, TV), expect by 1800 GMT/2 PM ET, 300 words) NBA Warriors, Cavs get set to open playoff runs We preview the NBA playoffs where the top-seeded Indian Pacers will set out to try and avenge last year’s Finals collapse while LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers try to defend their title. (BASKETBALL-NBA/PLAYOFFS (PREVIEW), expect by 2100 GMT/5 PM ET, by Jahmal Corner, 450 words) BASEBALL Red Sox host Rays, Mets battle Marlins Reigning American League Cy Young Award winner Rick Porcello takes the mound for the Boston Red Sox against the visiting Tampa Bay Rays while New York Mets flamethrower Noah Syndergaard gets the call versus the host Miami Marlins in two of the 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) NHL Penguins, Rangers eye 2-0 series leads The reigning champion Pittsburgh Penguins and New York Rangers try to grab 2-0 leads in their first-round Stanley Cup playoff series over the Columbus Blue Jackets and Montreal Canadiens in two of the four games on the schedule. (ICEHOCKEY-NHL-HIGHLIGHTS/, expect by 0530 GMT/1:30 AM ET, by The Sports Xchange, 400 words) RUGBY Super Rugby (week eight) Mataele scores three tries in Crockett's record appearance AUCKLAND - Canterbury Crusaders' Manasa Mataele scored three tries in the first half as they celebrated Wyatt Crockett's record Super Rugby appearance with a 50-3 victory over the Sunwolves in Christchurch on Friday. (RUGBY-UNION-SUPER/CRUSADERS, moved, 400 words) (Europe desk editor: Ken Ferris)
