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    Reuters Sports Schedule at 0410 GMT on Thursday, Feb 2

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    SPORTS-NEWS-SCHEDULE AT 0600 GMT/:Reuters Sports Schedule at 0410 GMT on Thursday, Feb 2

    Reuters sports schedule at 0410 GMT on Thursday (times GMT):

    NFL

    Players Association responds to Goodell

    HOUSTON - The NFL Players Association responds to Commissioner Roger Goodell's state of the league address, and presents concerns of the players. (NFL-SUPERBOWL/NFLPA, expect by 0030 GMT/7:30 PM ET, by Larry Fine, 400 words)

    Steelers' receiver Brown handicaps Super Bowl

    HOUSTON - Pro Bowl wide receiver Antonio Brown of the Pittsburgh Steelers sizes up the Super Bowl matchup between the Atlanta Falcons and the New England Patriots, who eliminated the Steelers in the AFC Championship game. (NFL-SUPERBOWL/BROWN (INTERVIEW), expect by 2130 GMT/4:30 PM ET, by Larry Fine, 400 words)

    Man from Down Under looks to end rookie season on top

    HOUSTON - From Sydney to the Super Bowl, Australian-born rookie offensive lineman Blake Muir's journey to America's biggest sporting stage may be one of the most winding after stints with the San Francisco 49ers and Green Bay Packers before landing a spot on the roster of the Atlanta Falcons who will face the New England Patriots on Sunday in the NFL championship game. (NFL-SUPERBOWL-FALCONS/AUSTRALIAN (PIX), expect by 2100 GMT/4 PM ET, by Steve Keating, 450 words)

    SOCCER

    Premier League

    Leicester face reality check

    LONDON - Eight months after completing one of sport's most remarkable triumphs, Premier League champions Leicester City stand potentially one more bad result away from a place in the relegation zone. (SOCCER-ENGLAND/ (PREVIEW), moved, by Toby Davis, 500 words)

    We will bring team news from manager news conferenes throughout the day. (SOCCER-ENGLAND-TEAM/ expect throughout)

    Real Madrid face Celta rematch with eye on title

    VALENCIA-Real Madrid return to Celta Vigo 10 days after being eliminated from the King's Cup by the Galicians aiming to maintain their four-point gap over title rivals Barcelona and Sevilla, who faltered last week. Barca host Athletic Bilbao, while Sevilla host Villarreal. (SOCCER-SPAIN/ (PREVIEW), expect by 1200 GMT/7 AM ET, by Cindy Garcia, 400 words)

    King's Cup

    Celta, Alaves do battle for place in final

    VALENCIA - Celta Vigo host Alaves in a King's Cup semi-final first leg, aiming to reach a first final since 2001. Alaves, 2001 UEFA Cup runners-up, have never reached a domestic final. (SOCCER-SPAIN-CUP-CLV-ALV/, expect by 2200 GMT/5 PM ET, by Cindy Garcia, 200 words)

    African Nations Cup finals (to 5)

    Cameroon v Ghana

    Heavyweights battle for place in final

    FRANCEVILLE, Gabon - Cameroon and Ghana have both won four Nations Cup titles and are aiming for a fifth as they meet in the semi-final to decide who will take on Egypt in Sunday's decider. (SOCCER-NATIONS-CMR-GHA/ (PIX), expect by 2100 GMT /4 PM ET, 400 words)

    GOLF

    PGA Tour: Waste Management Phoenix Open, Scottsdale, Arizona

    Matsuyama, Spieth head field at TPC Scottsdale

    World number five Hideki Matsuyama defends the title he won in a playoff last year when he sets off in the opening round of the at the TPC Scottsdale in a field that includes world number six Jordan Spieth. (GOLF-PGA/, expect by 0100 GMT/8 PM ET, 400 words)

    CRICKET

    New Zealand v Australia, 2nd ODI

    New Zealand look to seal series with game to spare

    New Zealand will be looking to regain the Chappell-Hadlee trophy with a game to spare against Australia with the second game of the three-match series at Napier's McLean Park. (CRICKET-NEWZEALAND/, expect by 1000 GMT/5 AM ET, by Greg Stutchbury, 400 words)

    RUGBY

    Six Nations

    We will cover team announcements for the first round of matches this weekend when Scotland host Ireland, England entertain France and Wales travel to Italy. (RUGBY UNION-NATIONS/TEAM, expect throughout)

    NBA

    Clippers battle Warriors, Spurs host Sixers

    The Los Angeles Clippers host the league-leading Golden State Warriors while the San Antonio Spurs play host to the Philadelphia 76ers in two of the four games on the National Basketball Association schedule. (BASKETBALL-NBA-HIGHLIGHTS/, expect by 0630 GMT/1:30 AM ET, by The Sports Xchange, 400 words)

    NHL

    Oilers set for clash with Predators

    The Edmonton Oiler and Nashville Predators, two of the hottest teams prior to the All-Star break, clash in the Music City while the Chicago Blackhawks try to snap a three-game skid when they visit the Arizona Coyotes in two of the eight games on the National Hockey League schedule. (ICEHOCKEY-NHL-HIGHLIGHTS/, expect by 0630 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 0100 GMT/8 PM ET, by The Sports Xchange, 500 words)

    (Asia desk editor: Peter Rutherford)



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