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Reuters Sports Schedule at 1400 GMT on Friday, Nov 28

Reuters sports schedule at 1400 GMT on Friday: - - - - CRICKET A sport left heartbroken by death of Hughes SYDNEY - Flags flew at half-mast at cricket grounds across the world and players left bats outside their doors in a social media tribute to Australia's Phillip Hughes, who died on Thursday after being struck by a ball. (CRICKET-AUSTRALIA/HUGHES, moved, 500 words) See also: CRICKET-AUSTRALIA/HUGHES (OBITUARY) CRICKET-AUSTRALIA/HUGHES-HELMET - - New Zealand v Pakistan, Sharjah, third test (to 1) McCullum century lifts New Zealand New Zealand's Brendon McCullum hit his 10th test century as the touring side reached 249 for one in reply to Pakistan's 351 on a sombre day following the death of Phillip Hughes. (CRICKET-PAKISTAN/, moved, 300 words) - - - - SOCCER Olympique Marseille v Nantes (1930) Marseille look to extend lead at the top against Nantes PARIS - Olympique de Marseille will stretch their Ligue 1 lead to four points if they beat fourth-placed Nantes at the Stade Velodrome. (SOCCER-FRANCE/ (PIX), by 2130 GMT/4:30 PM ET, by Julien Pretot, 300 words) - - Premier League We continue the buildup to the weekend fixtures including leaders Chelsea against Sunderland. (SOCCER-ENGLAND/, expect throughout) - - La Liga Real Sociedad v Elche (1945) New coach Moyes chasing first win in Sociedad home debut MADRID - Real Sociedad coach David Moyes will be chasing his first victory in his home debut against fellow strugglers Elche after Saturday's 0-0 draw at Deportivo La Coruna. (SOCCER-SPAIN/SOCIEDAD-MOYES, expect by 2200 GMT/5 PM ET, 300 words) - - Bundesliga Freiburg v VfB Stuttgart (1930) Copy on merit - - Dutch championship FC Dordrecht v Willem II Tilburg (1900) Result only - - - - NBA Spurs set out to avenge loss to Kings The defending champion San Antonio Spurs, who have won five consecutive games since losing to the Sacramento Kings two weeks ago, look to avenge that defeat when they host the Kings in one of the 12 games on the National Basketball Association schedule. (NBA-HIGHLIGHTS/ (PIX), expect by 0430 GMT/11:30 PM ET, by The Sports Xchange, 800 words) - - - - NHL Streaking Islanders roll into Capital city The New York Islanders will put the league's longest active win streak on the line when they seek a sixth consecutive victory versus Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals in one of 11 games on the National Hockey League schedule. (NHL-HIGHLIGHTS/ (PIX), expect by 0430 GMT/11:30 PM 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 0101 GMT/8:01 PM ET, by The Sports Xchange, 400 words) - - - - (Europe desk editor: Ed Osmond)