Here are the top sports stories and upcoming coverage plans for Reuters text service as of 7.30 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

SPORTS

SOCCER-ENGLAND-ARS-CHE/REPORT/

Soccer-Timber header earns Arsenal crucial win over Chelsea

LONDON, March 1 (Reuters) - Arsenal maintained control of the Premier League title race as they chiselled out a nervy 2-1 win over London rivals Chelsea to open up a five-point lead at the top of the table on Sunday.

CRICKET-T20-WORLDCUP-IND-WIN/

Cricket-Samson guides India to T20 World Cup semis in nervy win over West Indies

KOLKATA, India, March 1 (Reuters) - India reached the semi-finals of the Twenty20 World Cup with a five-wicket win over West Indies in Sunday's decisive Super Eights match, as Sanju Samson's unbeaten knock of 97 helped them chase down a target of 196 with four balls to spare.

SOCCER-ENGLAND-MUN-CRY/

Soccer-Man United climb to third in table with come-from-behind win over Palace

MANCHESTER, England, March 1 (Reuters) - Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes scored a penalty before delivering a free kick that Benjamin Sesko nodded home for a 2-1 comeback win over 10-man Crystal Palace that moved the hosts into third in the Premier League standings on Sunday.

UPCOMING

SPORTS

SOCCER-USA-ATX-DC/ (PIX)

Soccer - MLS - Austin FC v D.C. United

2026 MLS Season (Regular Season) - Q2 Stadium, Austin, Texas

1 Mar 14:30 ET / 19:30 GMT

BASKETBALL-NBA-CHI-MIL/ (PIX)

Basketball - NBA - Chicago Bulls v Milwaukee Bucks

2025-26 NBA Season (Regular Season) - United Center, Chicago, Illinois

1 Mar 15:30 ET / 20:30 GMT

BASKETBALL-NBA-BKN-CLE/ (PIX)

Basketball - NBA - Brooklyn Nets v Cleveland Cavaliers

2025-26 NBA Season (Regular Season) - Barclays Center, Brooklyn, New York

1 Mar 15:30 ET / 20:30 GMT

BASKETBALL-NBA-DEN-MIN/ (PIX)

Basketball - NBA - Denver Nuggets v Minnesota Timberwolves

2025-26 NBA Season (Regular Season) - Ball Arena, Denver, Colorado

1 Mar 15:30 ET / 20:30 GMT

ICEHOCKEY-NHL-UTA-CHI/ (PIX)

Hockey - NHL - Utah Mammoth v Chicago Blackhawks

2025-26 NHL Season (Regular Season) - Delta Center, Salt Lake City, Utah

1 Mar 16:00 ET / 21:00 GMT

ICEHOCKEY-NHL-SJS-WPG/ (PIX)

Hockey - NHL - San Jose Sharks v Winnipeg Jets

2025-26 NHL Season (Regular Season) - SAP Center at San Jose, San Jose, California

1 Mar 16:00 ET / 21:00 GMT

SOCCER-USA-PHI-NYC/ (PIX)

Soccer - MLS - Philadelphia Union v New York City Football Club

2026 MLS Season (Regular Season) - Subaru Park, Chester, Pennsylvania

1 Mar 16:30 ET / 21:30 GMT

ICEHOCKEY-NHL-MIN-STL/ (PIX)

Hockey - NHL - Minnesota Wild v St. Louis Blues

2025-26 NHL Season (Regular Season) - Grand Casino Arena, St. Paul, Minnesota

1 Mar 17:00 ET / 22:00 GMT

BASKETBALL-NBA-IND-MEM/ (PIX)

Basketball - NBA - Indiana Pacers v Memphis Grizzlies

2025-26 NBA Season (Regular Season) - Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, Indiana

1 Mar 17:00 ET / 22:00 GMT

BASKETBALL-NBA-ATL-POR/ (PIX)

Basketball - NBA - Atlanta Hawks v Portland Trail Blazers

2025-26 NBA Season (Regular Season) - State Farm Arena, Atlanta, Georgia

1 Mar 18:00 ET / 23:00 GMT

BASKETBALL-NBA-ORL-DET/ (PIX)

Basketball - NBA - Orlando Magic v Detroit Pistons

2025-26 NBA Season (Regular Season) - Kia Center, Orlando, Florida

1 Mar 18:00 ET / 23:00 GMT

ICEHOCKEY-NHL-NYI-FLA/ (PIX)

Hockey - NHL - New York Islanders v Florida Panthers

2025-26 NHL Season (Regular Season) - UBS Arena, Elmont, New York

1 Mar 18:30 ET / 23:30 GMT

SOCCER-USA-ORL-MIA/ (PIX) $(TV)$

Soccer - MLS - Orlando City v Inter Miami CF

Orlando City play Inter Miami CF in the MLS at the Inter&Co Stadium

1 Mar 19:00 ET / 00:00 GMT

ICEHOCKEY-NHL-ANA-CGY/ (PIX)

Hockey - NHL - Anaheim Ducks v Calgary Flames

2025-26 NHL Season (Regular Season) - Honda Center, Anaheim, California

2 Mar 20:00 ET / 01:00 GMT

BASKETBALL-NBA-BOS-PHI/ (PIX)

Basketball - NBA - Boston Celtics v Philadelphia 76ers

2025-26 NBA Season (Regular Season) - TD Garden, Boston, Massachusetts

2 Mar 20:00 ET / 01:00 GMT

BASKETBALL-NBA-DAL-OKC/ (PIX)

Basketball - NBA - Dallas Mavericks v Oklahoma City Thunder

2025-26 NBA Season (Regular Season) - American Airlines Center, Dallas, Texas

2 Mar 20:00 ET / 01:00 GMT

BASKETBALL-NBA-LAC-NOP/ (PIX)

Basketball - NBA - Los Angeles Clippers v New Orleans Pelicans

2025-26 NBA Season (Regular Season) - Intuit Dome, Inglewood, California

2 Mar 21:00 ET / 02:00 GMT

SOCCER-USA-SD-STL/ (PIX)

Soccer - MLS - San Diego FC v St. Louis City SC

2026 MLS Season (Regular Season) - Snapdragon Stadium, San Diego, California

2 Mar 21:15 ET / 02:15 GMT

BASKETBALL-NBA-LAL-SAC/ (PIX)

Basketball - NBA - Los Angeles Lakers v Sacramento Kings

2025-26 NBA Season (Regular Season) - Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, California

2 Mar 21:30 ET / 02:30 GMT

SOCCER-AFCCHAMPIONS/

Soccer - Asian Champions League - Round of 16

First leg of the west Asian round of 16 ties in the Asian Champions League Elite

2 Mar

RUGBY-UNION-ZAF/

Rugby - South Africa coach Rassie Erasmus to host press conference

South Africa coach Rassie Erasmus will host a press conference on Monday to discuss the Springboks' 2026 season.

2 Mar 03:30 ET / 08:30 GMT

MOTOR-F1-SEASON/PREVIEW (PIX)

Motor racing - Formula One - 2026 Season Preview

A look ahead to the 2026 Formula One season which begins in Melbourne on March 8

2 Mar 07:00 ET / 12:00 GMT

SOCCER-WORLDCUP/TICKETS-DEMAND (PIX) (TV)

Soccer - Ticket demand for the 2026 World Cup compared to previous editions

A look into ticket demand for the 2026 World Cup as fans weigh prices, visas and uncertainty

2 Mar 10:00 ET / 15:00 GMT