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

SOCCER-SPAIN-BAR

Soccer-England forward Rashford joins Barcelona on loan from Man United

July 23 (Reuters) - England forward Marcus Rashford has joined Barcelona on a season-long loan from Manchester United with an option to buy, the two clubs said on Wednesday.

CRICKET-TEST-ENG-IND

Cricket-Big Gill wicket helps swing momentum back in England favour in Manchester

MANCHESTER, England, July 23 (Reuters) - Rishabh Pant's retirement through injury slowed India's progress on day one of the fourth test against England, with the tourists closing on 264-4 in their first innings as they look to keep the thrilling five-match series alive.

CYCLING-FRANCE

Cycling-Italy's Milan wins Tour de France 17th stage, Pogacar retains yellow

VALENCE, France, July 23 (Reuters) - Italian Jonathan Milan claimed his second victory in this year's Tour de France when he won a crash-disrupted sprint in the 17th stage on Wednesday.

UPCOMING SPORTS

SOCCER

SOCCER-EURO-GER-ESP/ (PIX)

Europe - UEFA Women's Euro 2025 - Semi-Final - Germany v Spain

Germany play Spain in the second UEFA Women's Euro 2025 semi-final at Stadion Letzigrund in Zurich.

23 Jul 15:00 ET / 19:00 GMT

SOCCER-USA-MLS-LMX/

MLS - MLS All-Stars v LIGA MX All-Stars

2025 MLS Season (All-Star) - Q2 Stadium, Austin, Texas

24 Jul 21:00 ET / 01:00 GMT

SOCCER-EURO-ENG-XXX/PREVIEW $(TV)$

Europe - UEFA Women's Euro 2025 - England press conference

An England player holds a press conference three days ahead of the UEFA Women's Euro 2025 final.

24 Jul 05:30 ET / 09:30 GMT

MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL

BASEBALL-MLB-COL-STL/ (PIX)

MLB - Colorado Rockies v St. Louis Cardinals

2025 MLB Season (Regular Season) - Coors Field, Denver, Colorado

23 Jul 15:10 ET / 19:10 GMT

BASEBALL-MLB-ARI-HOU/ (PIX)

MLB - Arizona Diamondbacks v Houston Astros

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

23 Jul 15:40 ET / 19:40 GMT

BASEBALL-MLB-SEA-MIL/ (PIX)

MLB - Seattle Mariners v Milwaukee Brewers

2025 MLB Season (Regular Season) - T-Mobile Park, Seattle, Washington

23 Jul 15:40 ET / 19:40 GMT

BASEBALL-MLB-LAD-MIN/ (PIX)

MLB - Los Angeles Dodgers v Minnesota Twins

2025 MLB Season (Regular Season) - Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, California

23 Jul 16:10 ET / 20:10 GMT

BASEBALL-MLB-CLE-BAL/ (PIX)

MLB - Cleveland Guardians v Baltimore Orioles

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

23 Jul 18:40 ET / 22:40 GMT

BASEBALL-MLB-PHI-BOS/ (PIX)

MLB - Philadelphia Phillies v Boston Red Sox

2025 MLB Season (Regular Season) - Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

23 Jul 19:05 ET / 23:05 GMT

BASEBALL-MLB-TOR-NYY/ (PIX)

MLB - Toronto Blue Jays v New York Yankees

2025 MLB Season (Regular Season) - Rogers Centre, Toronto, Ontario

23 Jul 19:07 ET / 23:07 GMT

BASEBALL-MLB-TB-CHW/ (PIX)

MLB - Tampa Bay Rays v Chicago White Sox

2025 MLB Season (Regular Season) - George M. Steinbrenner Field, Tampa, Florida

23 Jul 19:35 ET / 23:35 GMT

BASEBALL-MLB-TEX-OAK/ (PIX)

MLB - Texas Rangers v Athletics

2025 MLB Season (Regular Season) - Globe Life Field, Arlington, Texas

24 Jul 20:05 ET / 00:05 GMT

BASEBALL-MLB-CLE-BAL/ (PIX)

MLB - Cleveland Guardians v Baltimore Orioles

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

24 Jul 13:10 ET / 17:10 GMT

BADMINTON

BADMINTON-CHINA/ (TV)

BWF World Tour Super 1000 - China Open

Action from the Round of 16 on day three of the China Open - a BWF World Tour Super 1000 in Changzhou.

24 Jul 21:00 ET / 01:00 GMT

MOTOR RACING

MOTOR-F1-BELGIUM/

Motor racing-Belgian Grand Prix media day

Formula One drivers talk to the media ahead of the Belgian Grand Prix, round 13 of the 24 race championship.

24 Jul

RUGBY

RUGBY-UNION-WORLDCUP-ENG/ (PIX)

2025 Women's Rugby World Cup - England Squad Announcement

The England Women's Rugby World Cup squad announcement will take place on Thursday 24th July.

24 Jul

RUGBY-UNION-LIONS/ (TV)

Australia name team for second British & Irish Lions test

Australia coach Joe Schmidt names team for second British & Irish Lions test at Melbourne Cricket Ground.

24 Jul 00:00 ET / 04:00 GMT

CRICKET

CRICKET-TEST-ENG-IND/ (PIX)

International Test Match Series - Fourth Test - England v India

England host India in the fourth test at Old Trafford

24 Jul 06:00 ET / 10:00 GMT

CYCLING

CYCLING-FRANCE/ (PIX) (TV)

Tour de France

Stage 18 of the Tour de France is a 171.5-kilometre (Mountain) ride from VIF to Courchevel Col de la Loze.

24 Jul 06:20 ET / 10:20 GMT

CRIME / LAW / JUSTICE

CANADA-CRIME/HOCKEY (PIX)

Judge to announce verdict in hockey sex assault trial

A judge will announce the verdict in the trial against five teammates on Canada's 2018 gold medal-winning world junior hockey team, charged with sexually assaulting a woman in a hotel room, at the Superior Court of Justice in London, Ontario

24 Jul 10:00 ET / 14:00 GMT