Here are the top sports stories and upcoming coverage plans for Reuters text service as of 18.30 GMT/ 14.30 ET. For a full schedule of news and events, go to our editorial calendar on Reuters Connect.

TOP STORIES

BASEBALL-MLB-PHI-ALVARADO

Phillies closer Jose Alvarado suspended 80 games

Philadelphia Phillies closer Jose Alvarado was suspended for 80 games by the MLB commissioner's office on Sunday after testing positive for a performance-enhancing substance.

TENNIS-ROME

Tennis-No mercy in Rome as Alcaraz outclasses Sinner in Italian Open final

Carlos Alcaraz had little trouble dismantling Jannik Sinner in the Italian Open final, sealing a 7-6(5) 6-1 victory to snap the world number one’s 26-match winning streak and break the hearts of the home crowd on Sunday.

UK-SOCCER-ENGLAND-ARS-NEW-REPORT

Soccer-Arsenal relief as Rice secures narrow win over Newcastle

Arsenal snapped a season-long jinx against Newcastle United with a nervy 1-0 win in their last Premier League home game on Sunday all but securing runners-up spot and a place in next season's Champions League.

UPCOMING SPORTS

BASEBALL-MLB-CHC-CHW/ (PIX)

MLB - Chicago Cubs v Chicago White Sox

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

18 May 14:20 ET / 18:20 GMT

BASEBALL-MLB-SF-OAK/ (PIX)

MLB - San Francisco Giants v Athletics

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

18 May 16:05 ET / 20:05 GMT

BASEBALL-MLB-SD-SEA/ (PIX)

MLB - San Diego Padres v Seattle Mariners

2025 MLB Season (Regular Season) - Petco Park, San Diego, California

18 May 16:10 ET / 20:10 GMT

BASEBALL-MLB-ARI-COL/ (PIX)

MLB - Arizona Diamondbacks v Colorado Rockies

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

18 May 16:10 ET / 20:10 GMT

BASEBALL-MLB-LAD-LAA/ (PIX)

MLB - Los Angeles Dodgers v Los Angeles Angels

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

18 May 16:10 ET / 20:10 GMT

BASEBALL-MLB-NYY-NYM/ (PIX)

MLB - New York Yankees v New York Mets

2025 MLB Season (Regular Season) - Yankee Stadium, New York City, New York

18 May 19:10 ET / 23:10 GMT

SOCCER-ITALY-INT-LAZ/REPORT (PIX)

Italy - Italian Serie A - Inter Milan v Lazio

Inter Milan play Lazio in the Italian Serie A.

18 May 14:45 ET / 18:45 GMT

SOCCER-USA-MIA-ORL/ (PIX)

MLS - Inter Miami CF v Orlando City

2025 MLS Season (Regular Season) - Chase Stadium, Fort Lauderdale, Florida

18 May 19:00 ET / 23:00 GMT

SOCCER-USA-LA-LAFC/ (PIX)

MLS - LA Galaxy v Los Angeles Football Club

2025 MLS Season (Regular Season) - Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson, California

19 May 21:00 ET / 01:00 GMT

SOCCER-EUROPA-TOT-MUN/PREVIEW

Soccer-Europa League-Tottenham Hotspur preview

Tottenham's under-pressure manager Ange Postecoglou has the chance to salvage a woeful season by winning the Europa League and delivering the club's first trophy since 2008

19 May 06:00 ET / 10:00 GMT

SOCCER-EUROPA-TOT-MUN/PREVIEW

Manchester United hoping to hoist Europa League trophy despite horrible season

Manchester United and manager Ruben Amorim try to salvage something from their horrible season when they take on similarly struggling Tottenham Hotspur in the Europa League final on Wednesday. A victory would launch United into the Champions League next season.

19 May 06:00 ET / 10:00 GMT

SOCCER-EUROPA-TOT-MUN/PREVIEW

Man United hope to hoist Europa League silverware amid otherwise horrible season

Manchester United and manager Ruben Amorim face Tottenham Hotspur in the Europa League final in the team's only chance to salvage something decent from an otherwise pitiful season for the former Premier League giants.

19 May 07:00 ET / 11:00 GMT

BASKETBALL-NBA-OKC-DEN/ (PIX)

NBA - Oklahoma City Thunder v Denver Nuggets

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

18 May 15:30 ET / 19:30 GMT

ICEHOCKEY-NHL-TOR-FLA/ (PIX)

NHL - Toronto Maple Leafs v Florida Panthers

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

18 May 19:30 ET / 23:30 GMT