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Here are the top sports stories and upcoming coverage plans for Reuters text service as of 6:30 p.m. GMT/2:30 p.m. ET. For a full schedule of news and events, go to our editorial calendar on Reuters Connect https://www.reutersconnect.com/planning.

TOP STORIES

GOLF-RYDERCUP/

Golf-Loaded U.S. face tough Ryder Cup test against battle-hardened Europe

Home advantage for a largely inexperienced U.S. team versus European passion will be one of the compelling storylines in this week’s Ryder Cup between two star-studded teams at Whistling Straits.

CRICKET-T20-PAK-ENG/

England call off Pakistan tour after New Zealand security scare

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England have withdrawn their men’s and women’s teams from next month’s tour of Pakistan, the country’s cricket board (ECB) said on Monday, three days after New Zealand abandoned their tour of the country amid security concerns.

CYCLING-WORLD/

Van Dijk beats Olympic medallists to win time trial title

KNOKKE HEIST, Belgium, Sept 20 (Reuters) – Ellen van Dijk of the Netherlands won the women’s time trial at the road cycling world championships in Bruges on Monday, beating Tokyo Olympic medallists Marlen Reusser of Switzerland and compatriot Annemiek Van Vleuten to claim the title.

UPCOMING

SOCCER

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SOCCER-ITALY-UDI-NAP/REPORT

Soccer – Italy – Serie A – Udinese v Napoli

Udinese face Napoli in a Serie A match.

20 Sep 14:45 ET / 18:45 GMT

SOCCER-SPAIN-FCB-GCF/REPORT (PIX) (TV)

Soccer – Spain – LaLiga – Barcelona v Granada

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Barcelona host Granada in their LaLiga match

20 Sep 15:00 ET / 19:00 GMT

SOCCER-ITALY-SPZ-JUV/PREVIEW

Soccer – Italy – Serie A – Juventus news conference

Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri holds a news conference ahead of his team’s Serie A match against Spezia

21 Sep

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SOCCER-ITALY-MIL-VNZ/PREVIEW

Soccer – Italy – Serie A – AC Milan news conference

AC Milan coach Stefano Pioli holds a news conference ahead of his team’s Serie A match against Venezia.

21 Sep

SOCCER-ENGLAND-ARS-AWM/PREVIEW

Soccer – England – Carabao Cup – Arsenal news conference

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Arsenal’s Mikel Arteta speaks to the media ahead of his side’s Carabao Cup third round match against AFC Wimbledon.

21 Sep 07:00 ET / 11:00 GMT

SOCCER-ENGLAND-MUN-WHU/PREVIEW

Soccer – England – Carabao Cup – Manchester United news conference

Manchester United’s Ole Gunnar Solskjaer speaks to the media ahead of his side’s Carabao Cup third round match against West Ham United.

21 Sep 08:00 ET / 12:00 GMT

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SOCCER-ENGLAND-CHE-AVA/PREVIEW

Soccer – England – Carabao Cup – Chelsea news conference

Chelsea’s Thomas Tuchel holds a news conference ahead of his team’s Carabao Cup third round match against Aston Villa.

21 Sep 08:00 ET / 12:00 GMT

SOCCER-ENGLAND-WLV-TOT/PREVIEW

Soccer – England – Premier League – Tottenham Hotspur news conference

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Tottenham Hotspur’s Nuno Espirito Santo speaks to the media ahead of his side’s Carabao Cup third round match against Wolverhampton Wanderers.

21 Sep 08:30 ET / 12:30 GMT

SOCCER-SPAIN-GET-ATM/REPORT (PIX)

Soccer – Spain – LaLiga – Getafe v Atletico Madrid

Getafe face Atletico Madrid in LaLiga.

21 Sep 13:30 ET / 17:30 GMT

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BASEBALL

BASEBALL-MLB-CLE-KC/ (PIX)

Baseball – MLB – Cleveland Indians v Kansas City Royals

2021 MLB Season (Regular Season) – Progressive Field, Cleveland, Ohio

20 Sep 16:10 ET / 20:10 GMT

BASEBALL-MLB-DET-CHW/ (PIX)

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Baseball – MLB – Detroit Tigers v Chicago White Sox

2021 MLB Season (Regular Season) – Comerica Park, Detroit, Michigan

20 Sep 18:40 ET / 22:40 GMT

BASEBALL-MLB-MIA-WAS/ (PIX)

Baseball – MLB – Miami Marlins v Washington Nationals

2021 MLB Season (Regular Season) – loanDepot park, Miami, Florida

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20 Sep 18:40 ET / 22:40 GMT

BASEBALL-MLB-CIN-PIT/ (PIX)

Baseball – MLB – Cincinnati Reds v Pittsburgh Pirates

2021 MLB Season (Regular Season) – Great American Ball Park, Cincinnati, Ohio

20 Sep 18:40 ET / 22:40 GMT

BASEBALL-MLB-NYY-TEX/ (PIX)

Baseball – MLB – New York Yankees v Texas Rangers

2021 MLB Season (Regular Season) – Yankee Stadium, New York City, New York

20 Sep 19:05 ET / 23:05 GMT

BASEBALL-MLB-PHI-BAL/ (PIX)

Baseball – MLB – Philadelphia Phillies v Baltimore Orioles

2021 MLB Season (Regular Season) – Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

20 Sep 19:05 ET / 23:05 GMT

BASEBALL-MLB-TB-TOR/ (PIX)

Baseball – MLB – Tampa Bay Rays v Toronto Blue Jays

2021 MLB Season (Regular Season) – Tropicana Field, St. Petersburg, Florida

20 Sep 19:10 ET / 23:10 GMT

BASEBALL-MLB-CLE-KC/ (PIX)

Baseball – MLB – Cleveland Indians v Kansas City Royals

2021 MLB Season (Regular Season) – Progressive Field, Cleveland, Ohio

20 Sep 19:40 ET / 23:40 GMT

BASEBALL-MLB-MIL-STL/ (PIX)

Baseball – MLB – Milwaukee Brewers v St. Louis Cardinals

2021 MLB Season (Regular Season) – American Family Field, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

20 Sep 19:40 ET / 23:40 GMT

BASEBALL-MLB-LAA-HOU/ (PIX)

Baseball – MLB – Los Angeles Angels v Houston Astros

2021 MLB Season (Regular Season) – Angel Stadium of Anaheim, Anaheim, California

21 Sep 21:38 ET / 01:38 GMT

BASEBALL-MLB-ARI-ATL/ (PIX)

Baseball – MLB – Arizona Diamondbacks v Atlanta Braves

2021 MLB Season (Regular Season) – Chase Field, Phoenix, Arizona

21 Sep 21:40 ET / 01:40 GMT

BASEBALL-MLB-OAK-SEA/ (PIX)

Baseball – MLB – Oakland Athletics v Seattle Mariners

2021 MLB Season (Regular Season) – Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum, Oakland, California

21 Sep 21:40 ET / 01:40 GMT

GOLF

GOLF-RYDERCUP/ (TV)

Golf – Ryder Cup – Previews

The United States and Europe prepare for the Ryder Cup at the Whistling Straits Golf Course in Sheboygan, Wisconsin.

20 Sep 15:00 ET / 19:00 GMT

GOLF-RYDERCUP/ (TV)

Golf – Ryder Cup – Previews

The United States and Europe prepare for the Ryder Cup at the Whistling Straits Golf Course in Sheboygan, Wisconsin.

21 Sep 09:30 ET / 13:30 GMT

NFL

FOOTBALL-NFL-GB-DET/ (PIX)

Football – NFL – Green Bay Packers v Detroit Lions

2021-2022 NFL Season (Regular Season) – Lambeau Field, Green Bay, Wisconsin

21 Sep 20:15 ET / 00:15 GMT

RUGBY

RUGBY-UNION-CHAMPIONSHIP-NZL-ZAF/

Rugby – South Africa team announcement

South Africa name their team for the Rugby Championship match against New Zealand in Townsville on Saturday.

21 Sep 05:00 ET / 09:00 GMT

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