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
OLYMPICS-2026-ICEHOCKEY/
Olympics-Ice hockey-US power past Czech defence in Milano Cortina opener
The United States' top-ranked women's ice hockey team got off to a winning start to their Milano Cortina Olympic campaign with U.S. Vice President JD Vance looking on, as they overwhelmed the Czech Republic 5-1 at Milano Rho arena on Thursday.
SOCCER-CHAMPIONS-SLB-RMA/
Soccer-Real's Rodrygo handed two-match ban by UEFA for insulting referee during Benfica loss
Real Madrid forward Rodrygo has been handed a two-match ban for insulting a match official during last week's 4-2 Champions League loss at Benfica, European soccer governing body UEFA said on Thursday.
CRICKET-T20/WPL
Cricket-Bengaluru win their second WPL title as Delhi face fourth straight final loss
Royal Challengers Bengaluru pulled off the biggest successful chase in the Women's Premier League to win their second title in the Indian franchise-based Twenty20 league on Thursday, handing Delhi Capitals their fourth straight defeat in the final.
UPCOMING
RUGBY
RUGBY-UNION-NATIONS-FRA-IRL/ (PIX)
Six Nations Championship - France v Ireland
5 Feb 15:00 ET / 20:00 GMT
SOCCER
SOCCER-SPAIN-BET-ATM/
Spain - Copa del Rey - Betis v Atletico Madrid
Real Betis host Atletico Madrid in the Copa del Rey quarter finals.
5 Feb 15:00 ET / 20:00 GMT
NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE
FOOTBALL-NFL-SUPERBOWL/HALFTIME $(TV)$
NFL-Super Bowl halftime show press conference
Grammy Award-winning global recording artist Bad Bunny holds his halftime show press conference ahead of Sunday's performance.
5 Feb 16:00 ET / 21:00 GMT
FOOTBALL-NFL-SUPERBOWL/HONORS (TV)
NFL-NFL Honors ceremony
The league hands out its most prestigious individual rewards, including the regular season's most valuable player, at NFL Honors ahead of Sunday's Super Bowl.
5 Feb 18:00 ET / 23:00 GMT
FOOTBALL-NFL-SUPERBOWL/ (TV)
NFL-NFL Honors awards show
The league's annual awards, recognizing the best players, performances and plays, are handed out at NFL Honors, when the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2026 will also be announced.
5 Feb 22:00 ET / 03:00 GMT
FOOTBALL-NFL-SUPERBOWL/MONDAY (TV)
NFL-Huddle up ... at home: The rise of Super Sick Monday
The Monday after the Super Bowl -- otherwise known as "Super Sick Monday" -- can be an economic drain on employers given workplace productivity takes a hit with many NFL fans either calling in sick after the nation's biggest sporting event or show up sluggish.
6 Feb 12:00 ET / 17:00 GMT
NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE
ICEHOCKEY-NHL-PHI-OTT/ (PIX)
NHL - Philadelphia Flyers v Ottawa Senators
2025-26 NHL Season (Regular Season) - Xfinity Mobile Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
6 Feb 19:00 ET / 00:00 GMT
ICEHOCKEY-NHL-BUF-PIT/ (PIX)
NHL - Buffalo Sabres v Pittsburgh Penguins
2025-26 NHL Season (Regular Season) - KeyBank Center, Buffalo, New York
6 Feb 19:00 ET / 00:00 GMT
ICEHOCKEY-NHL-WSH-NSH/ (PIX)
NHL - Washington Capitals v Nashville Predators
2025-26 NHL Season (Regular Season) - Capital One Arena, Washington, District of Columbia
6 Feb 19:00 ET / 00:00 GMT
ICEHOCKEY-NHL-NYR-CAR/ (PIX)
NHL - New York Rangers v Carolina Hurricanes
2025-26 NHL Season (Regular Season) - Madison Square Garden, New York, New York
6 Feb 19:00 ET / 00:00 GMT
ICEHOCKEY-NHL-NJD-NYI/ (PIX)
NHL - New Jersey Devils v New York Islanders
2025-26 NHL Season (Regular Season) - Prudential Center, Newark, New Jersey
6 Feb 19:00 ET / 00:00 GMT
ICEHOCKEY-NHL-TBL-FLA/ (PIX)
NHL - Tampa Bay Lightning v Florida Panthers
2025-26 NHL Season (Regular Season) - Benchmark International Arena, Tampa, Florida
6 Feb 19:30 ET / 00:30 GMT
ICEHOCKEY-NHL-VGK-LAK/ (PIX)
NHL - Vegas Golden Knights v Los Angeles Kings
2025-26 NHL Season (Regular Season) - T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada
6 Feb 22:00 ET / 03:00 GMT
NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION
BASKETBALL-NBA-ORL-BKN/ (PIX)
NBA - Orlando Magic v Brooklyn Nets
2025-26 NBA Season (Regular Season) - Kia Center, Orlando, Florida
6 Feb 19:00 ET / 00:00 GMT
BASKETBALL-NBA-DET-WAS/ (PIX)
NBA - Detroit Pistons v Washington Wizards
2025-26 NBA Season (Regular Season) - Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, Michigan
6 Feb 19:00 ET / 00:00 GMT
BASKETBALL-NBA-TOR-CHI/ (PIX)
NBA - Toronto Raptors v Chicago Bulls
2025-26 NBA Season (Regular Season) - Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, Ontario
6 Feb 19:30 ET / 00:30 GMT
BASKETBALL-NBA-ATL-UTA/ (PIX)
NBA - Atlanta Hawks v Utah Jazz
2025-26 NBA Season (Regular Season) - State Farm Arena, Atlanta, Georgia
6 Feb 19:30 ET / 00:30 GMT
BASKETBALL-NBA-HOU-CHA/ (PIX)
NBA - Houston Rockets v Charlotte Hornets
2025-26 NBA Season (Regular Season) - Toyota Center, Houston, Texas
6 Feb 20:00 ET / 01:00 GMT
BASKETBALL-NBA-DAL-SAS/ (PIX)
NBA - Dallas Mavericks v San Antonio Spurs
2025-26 NBA Season (Regular Season) - American Airlines Center, Dallas, Texas
6 Feb 20:30 ET / 01:30 GMT
BASKETBALL-NBA-LAL-PHI/ (PIX)
NBA - Los Angeles Lakers v Philadelphia 76ers
2025-26 NBA Season (Regular Season) - Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, California
6 Feb 22:00 ET / 03:00 GMT
BASKETBALL-NBA-PHX-GSW/ (PIX)
NBA - Phoenix Suns v Golden State Warriors
2025-26 NBA Season (Regular Season) - Mortgage Matchup Center, Phoenix, Arizona
6 Feb 22:00 ET / 03:00 GMT
OLYMPICS
OLYMPICS-2026-SNOWBOARD/KARRER-BIRTHDAY
Olympics-Snowboard- Austria's Karrer Flips Into adulthood on Winter Games snow
Austrian freestyle snowboarder Hanna Karrer will blow out 18 candles at the Milano Cortina Olympics on Friday, marking her coming of age on the world's biggest wintersports stage as she tries to turn teenage flair into a breakthrough run.
6 Feb
OLYMPICS-2026-CURLING/
Curling - A look at the electronic handles for stones at the Games
The curling competition at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics is using a new model of electronic handles, designed to detect and flag hogline violations. We speak to athletes and World Curling to learn the reception towards the new technology, how it was developed, and whether it goes against the honour-based approach of the sport.
6 Feb
OLYMPICS-2026/ (PIX) (TV)
Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games
The 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympic Games.
6 Feb
OLYMPICS-2026-FIGURESKATING/ (PIX)
Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games - Figure Skating
Figure Skating
Team Event
Ice Dance
Rhythm Dance
Pair Skating
Short Program
Women Single Skating
Short Program
09:55-14:55
6 Feb 03:55 ET / 08:55 GMT
OLYMPICS-2026/CORTINA (TV)
Italy’s most chic mountain resort looks forward to Games
Italy’s most chic mountain resort is less about rustic Alpine charm than visible wealth. Designer boutiques line the town’s main street which also feature champagne terraces instead of rowdy apres-ski bars.
6 Feb 04:00 ET / 09:00 GMT
OLYMPICS-2026-CURLING/ (PIX)
Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games - Curling
Curling
Mixed Doubles
Round Robin
MD #5: 10:05-12:05
SWE-GBR
ITA-SUI
USA-CAN
MD #6 14:35-16:35
CZE-USA
EST-ITA
KOR-GBR
SWE-NOR
6 Feb 04:05 ET / 09:05 GMT
OLYMPICS-2026-BIATHLON/ (PIX)
PREVIEW - Biathlon at the 2026 Winter Olympics
A preview of the biathlon competitions at the Milano Cortina Games, whcih get underway on Sunday Feb. 8 at the Antholz-Anterselva Biathlon Arena.
6 Feb 05:00 ET / 10:00 GMT
OLYMPICS-2026-ALPINE/WOMEN
Olympics-Alpine skiing-Second women's downhill training
Second official training for the women's downhill
6 Feb 05:30 ET / 10:30 GMT
OLYMPICS-2026-ALPINE/
Olympics-Alpine skiing-Third men's downhill training
Third official training for the men's downhill
6 Feb 05:30 ET / 10:30 GMT
OLYMPICS-2026-ICEHOCKEY/ (PIX)
Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games - Ice Hockey
Ice Hockey Women
FRA-JPN
Preliminary Round
12:10-14:40
CZE-SUI
Preliminary Round
14:40-17:10
6 Feb 06:10 ET / 11:10 GMT
OLYMPICS-2026-SKELETON/SPEED
Olympics-Skeleton - where fear meets exhilaration at 85mph
I barely knew my own name, it was like a roller coaster that's broken - British skeleton athlete Marcus Wyatt explains what it's like to race head-first at 80 mph with your face inches from a wall of ice.
6 Feb 08:00 ET / 13:00 GMT
OLYMPICS-2026-OPENING/ (PIX) (TV)
Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games - Opening Ceremony
The San Siro hosts the opening ceremony of the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games.
6 Feb 14:00 ET / 19:00 GMT