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.

TOP STORIES

ICEHOCKEY-NHL-WSH-MTL/

Ovechkin thriving in spotlight as Capitals make winning start to playoffs

April 22 (Reuters) - Alex Ovechkin, who recently surpassed Wayne Gretzky for the most goals in NHL history, has no desire to step out of the spotlight as evidenced by the inspired performance he delivered in the Washington Capitals' opening game of the Stanley Cup playoffs.

CYCLING-ITALY/

Cycling-Ciccone win put in the shade over sunglasses celebration fine

April 22 (Reuters) - Italian rider Giulio Ciccone claimed his first stage win in almost two years at the Tour of the Alps but may consider changing his signature celebration after receiving a fine for throwing his sunglasses into the crowd.

SOCCER-UEFA/

Man City collect biggest UEFA bonus for releasing players for international duty

MANCHESTER, England, April 22 (Reuters) - Premier League side Manchester City were allocated around 5.17 million euros ($5.94 million), the most of any UEFA club, as part of the European football governing body's Club Benefits Programme to encourage national team participation by players.

UPCOMING

SOCCER

SOCCER-FRANCE-NAN-PSG/REPORT (PIX)

France - French Ligue 1 - Nantes v Paris St Germain

Nantes play Paris St Germain in the French Ligue 1.

22 Apr 14:45 ET / 18:45 GMT

SOCCER-ENGLAND-MCI-AVL/REPORT (PIX)

England - English Premier League - Manchester City v Aston Villa

Manchester City play Aston Villa in the English Premier League.

22 Apr 15:00 ET / 19:00 GMT

SOCCER-SPAIN-BAR-MLL/REPORT (PIX) $(TV)$

Spain - Spanish LaLiga - Barcelona v Mallorca

Barcelona play Mallorca in the Spanish LaLiga.

22 Apr 15:30 ET / 19:30 GMT

SOCCER-AFCCHAMPIONS/PREVIEW

Asian Champions League Elite - Finals

Preview of the Asian Champions League Elite quarter-finals

23 Apr

SOCCER-ITALY-PAR-JUV/REPORT

Italy - Italian Serie A - Parma v Juventus

Parma play Juventus in the Italian Serie A.

23 Apr 12:30 ET / 16:30 GMT

NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE

ICEHOCKEY-NHL-CAR-NJD/ (PIX)

NHL - Carolina Hurricanes v New Jersey Devils

2024-25 NHL Season (Postseason) - Lenovo Center, Raleigh, North Carolina

22 Apr 18:00 ET / 22:00 GMT

ICEHOCKEY-NHL-TOR-OTT/ (PIX)

NHL - Toronto Maple Leafs v Ottawa Senators

2024-25 NHL Season (Postseason) - Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, Ontario

22 Apr 19:30 ET / 23:30 GMT

ICEHOCKEY-NHL-TBL-FLA/ (PIX)

NHL - Tampa Bay Lightning v Florida Panthers

2024-25 NHL Season (Postseason) - Amalie Arena, Tampa, Florida

23 Apr 20:30 ET / 00:30 GMT

ICEHOCKEY-NHL-VGK-MIN/ (PIX)

NHL - Vegas Golden Knights v Minnesota Wild

2024-25 NHL Season (Postseason) - T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada

23 Apr 23:00 ET / 03:00 GMT

BASEBALL

BASEBALL-MLB-CLE-NYY/ (PIX)

MLB - Cleveland Guardians v New York Yankees

2025 MLB Season (Regular Season) - Progressive Field, Cleveland, Ohio

22 Apr 18:10 ET / 22:10 GMT

BASEBALL-MLB-DET-SD/ (PIX)

MLB - Detroit Tigers v San Diego Padres

2025 MLB Season (Regular Season) - Comerica Park, Detroit, Michigan

22 Apr 18:40 ET / 22:40 GMT

BASEBALL-MLB-MIA-CIN/ (PIX)

MLB - Miami Marlins v Cincinnati Reds

2025 MLB Season (Regular Season) - loanDepot park, Miami, Florida

22 Apr 18:40 ET / 22:40 GMT

BASEBALL-MLB-WAS-BAL/ (PIX)

MLB - Washington Nationals v Baltimore Orioles

2025 MLB Season (Regular Season) - Nationals Park, Washington, District of Columbia

22 Apr 18:45 ET / 22:45 GMT

BASEBALL-MLB-BOS-SEA/ (PIX)

MLB - Boston Red Sox v Seattle Mariners

2025 MLB Season (Regular Season) - Fenway Park, Boston, Massachusetts

22 Apr 18:45 ET / 22:45 GMT

BASEBALL-MLB-NYM-PHI/ (PIX)

MLB - New York Mets v Philadelphia Phillies

2025 MLB Season (Regular Season) - Citi Field, Flushing, New York

22 Apr 19:10 ET / 23:10 GMT

BASEBALL-MLB-ATL-STL/ (PIX)

MLB - Atlanta Braves v St. Louis Cardinals

2025 MLB Season (Regular Season) - Truist Park, Atlanta, Georgia

22 Apr 19:15 ET / 23:15 GMT

BASEBALL-MLB-CHC-LAD/ (PIX)

MLB - Chicago Cubs v Los Angeles Dodgers

2025 MLB Season (Regular Season) - Wrigley Field, Chicago, Illinois

22 Apr 19:40 ET / 23:40 GMT

BASEBALL-MLB-MIN-CHW/ (PIX)

MLB - Minnesota Twins v Chicago White Sox

2025 MLB Season (Regular Season) - Target Field, Minneapolis, Minnesota

22 Apr 19:40 ET / 23:40 GMT

BASEBALL-MLB-KC-COL/ (PIX)

MLB - Kansas City Royals v Colorado Rockies

2025 MLB Season (Regular Season) - Ewing M. Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri

22 Apr 19:40 ET / 23:40 GMT

BASEBALL-MLB-HOU-TOR/ (PIX)

MLB - Houston Astros v Toronto Blue Jays

2025 MLB Season (Regular Season) - Daikin Park, Houston, Texas

23 Apr 20:10 ET / 00:10 GMT

BASEBALL-MLB-LAA-PIT/ (PIX)

MLB - Los Angeles Angels v Pittsburgh Pirates

2025 MLB Season (Regular Season) - Angel Stadium of Anaheim, Anaheim, California

23 Apr 21:38 ET / 01:38 GMT

BASEBALL-MLB-ARI-TB/ (PIX)

MLB - Arizona Diamondbacks v Tampa Bay Rays

2025 MLB Season (Regular Season) - Chase Field, Phoenix, Arizona

23 Apr 21:40 ET / 01:40 GMT

BASEBALL-MLB-SF-MIL/ (PIX)

MLB - San Francisco Giants v Milwaukee Brewers

2025 MLB Season (Regular Season) - Oracle Park, San Francisco, California

23 Apr 21:45 ET / 01:45 GMT

BASEBALL-MLB-OAK-TEX/ (PIX)

MLB - Athletics v Texas Rangers

2025 MLB Season (Regular Season) - Sutter Health Park, West Sacramento, California

23 Apr 22:05 ET / 02:05 GMT

BASEBALL-MLB-ATL-STL/ (PIX)

MLB - Atlanta Braves v St. Louis Cardinals

2025 MLB Season (Regular Season) - Truist Park, Atlanta, Georgia

23 Apr 12:15 ET / 16:15 GMT

BASEBALL-MLB-NYM-PHI/ (PIX)

MLB - New York Mets v Philadelphia Phillies

2025 MLB Season (Regular Season) - Citi Field, Flushing, New York

23 Apr 13:10 ET / 17:10 GMT

BASEBALL-MLB-CLE-NYY/ (PIX)

MLB - Cleveland Guardians v New York Yankees

2025 MLB Season (Regular Season) - Progressive Field, Cleveland, Ohio

23 Apr 13:10 ET / 17:10 GMT

BASEBALL-MLB-MIA-CIN/ (PIX)

MLB - Miami Marlins v Cincinnati Reds

2025 MLB Season (Regular Season) - loanDepot park, Miami, Florida

23 Apr 13:10 ET / 17:10 GMT

BASEBALL-MLB-DET-SD/ (PIX)

MLB - Detroit Tigers v San Diego Padres

2025 MLB Season (Regular Season) - Comerica Park, Detroit, Michigan

23 Apr 13:10 ET / 17:10 GMT

NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION

BASKETBALL-NBA-IND-MIL/ (PIX)

NBA - Indiana Pacers v Milwaukee Bucks

2024-25 NBA Season (Postseason) - Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, Indiana

22 Apr 19:00 ET / 23:00 GMT

BASKETBALL-NBA-OKC-MEM/ (PIX)

NBA - Oklahoma City Thunder v Memphis Grizzlies

2024-25 NBA Season (Postseason) - Paycom Center, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

22 Apr 19:30 ET / 23:30 GMT

BASKETBALL-NBA-LAL-MIN/ (PIX)

NBA - Los Angeles Lakers v Minnesota Timberwolves

2024-25 NBA Season (Postseason) - Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, California

23 Apr 22:00 ET / 02:00 GMT

TENNIS

TENNIS-MADRID/ (PIX) (TV)

ATP Masters 1000 - Madrid Open

Day one of the Madrid Open - an ATP Masters 1000 tournament.

23 Apr 05:00 ET / 09:00 GMT

TENNIS-MADRID/ (PIX) (TV)

WTA 1000 - Madrid Open

Day two of the Madrid Open - a WTA 1000 tournament.

23 Apr 05:00 ET / 09:00 GMT

NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE

FOOTBALL-NFL/ (PIX)

NFL-Australia eye inroads after Mailata lifts trophy

23 Apr 09:00 ET / 13:00 GMT