Here are the top sports stories and upcoming coverage plans for Reuters text service as of 2 p.m. GMT/10 a.m. ET. For a full schedule of news and events, go to our editorial calendar on Reuters Connect.
TOP STORIES
MOTOR-F1-JAPAN/
Motor racing-McLaren's Piastri goes fastest in Friday practice at Japanese Grand Prix
SUZUKA, Japan, March 27 (Reuters) - McLaren's Oscar Piastri recorded the fastest time in second free practice for the Japanese Grand Prix on Friday, ahead of Mercedes pair Kimi Antonelli and George Russell.
OLYMPICS-IOC/FRANCE
Olympics-France calls IOC gender testing rule a 'step backwards'
PARIS, March 27 (Reuters) - France's sports minister on Friday called the International Olympic Committee's decision to introduce genetic testing for women's events a "step backwards", warning it raises major ethical, legal and scientific concerns.
SOCCER-WORLDCUP/JORDAN
Soccer-Jordan dream of Morocco-style run as World Cup debut nears
ANTALYA, Turkey, March 27 (Reuters) - Jordan head coach Jamal Sellami has called on his players to emulate Morocco's shock run to the World Cup semi-finals four years ago as they prepare for their first appearance at the global soccer showpiece in North America.
UPCOMING
TENNIS
TENNIS-MIAMI/ (PIX) $(TV)$
ATP Masters 1000 - Miami Open
The semi-finals of the Miami Open - an ATP Masters 1000 tournament in Miami Gardens.
27 Mar 15:00 ET / 19:00 GMT
SOCCER
SOCCER-WORLDCUP-AFRICA/ROUNDUP (PIX)
Soccer - African friendly internationals wrap-up
A wrapup of friendly international matches involving the African countries who are heading to the World Cup later in the year
27 Mar 15:00 ET / 19:00 GMT
SOCCER-FRIENDLY-SWI-GER/ (PIX)
International Friendly - Switzerland v Germany
Switzerland face Germany in an international friendly soccer match.
27 Mar 15:45 ET / 19:45 GMT
SOCCER-FRIENDLY-ENG-URY/ (PIX)
International Friendly - England v Uruguay
England play Uruguay in an international friendly at Wembley Stadium
27 Mar 15:45 ET / 19:45 GMT
SOCCER-FRIENDLY-NLD-NOR/ (PIX)
International Friendly - Netherlands v Norway
Netherlands play Norway in a Friendly match to tune up for the forthcoming FIFA World Cup 2026.
27 Mar 15:45 ET / 19:45 GMT
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
BASEBALL-MLB-SF-NYY/ (PIX)
MLB - San Francisco Giants v New York Yankees
2026 MLB Season (Regular Season) - Oracle Park, San Francisco, California
27 Mar 16:35 ET / 20:35 GMT
BASEBALL-MLB-TOR-OAK/ (PIX) (TV)
MLB - Toronto Blue Jays v Athletics
The Toronto Blue Jays play the Athletics in the MLB at the Rogers Centre.
27 Mar 19:07 ET / 23:07 GMT
BASEBALL-MLB-MIA-COL/ (PIX)
MLB - Miami Marlins v Colorado Rockies
2026 MLB Season (Regular Season) - loanDepot park, Miami, Florida
27 Mar 19:10 ET / 23:10 GMT
BASEBALL-MLB-ATL-KC/ (PIX)
MLB - Atlanta Braves v Kansas City Royals
2026 MLB Season (Regular Season) - Truist Park, Atlanta, Georgia
27 Mar 19:15 ET / 23:15 GMT
BASEBALL-MLB-HOU-LAA/ (PIX)
MLB - Houston Astros v Los Angeles Angels
2026 MLB Season (Regular Season) - Daikin Park, Houston, Texas
28 Mar 20:15 ET / 00:15 GMT
BASEBALL-MLB-SD-DET/ (PIX)
MLB - San Diego Padres v Detroit Tigers
2026 MLB Season (Regular Season) - Petco Park, San Diego, California
28 Mar 21:40 ET / 01:40 GMT
BASEBALL-MLB-SEA-CLE/ (PIX)
MLB - Seattle Mariners v Cleveland Guardians
2026 MLB Season (Regular Season) - T-Mobile Park, Seattle, Washington
28 Mar 21:45 ET / 01:45 GMT
BASEBALL-MLB-LAD-ARI/ (PIX)
MLB - Los Angeles Dodgers v Arizona Diamondbacks
2026 MLB Season (Regular Season) - Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, California
28 Mar 22:10 ET / 02:10 GMT
ICEHOCKEY
ICEHOCKEY-NHL-BUF-DET/ (PIX)
NHL - Buffalo Sabres v Detroit Red Wings
2025-26 NHL Season (Regular Season) - KeyBank Center, Buffalo, New York
27 Mar 19:00 ET / 23:00 GMT
ICEHOCKEY-NHL-NYR-CHI/ (PIX)
NHL - New York Rangers v Chicago Blackhawks
2025-26 NHL Season (Regular Season) - Madison Square Garden, New York, New York
27 Mar 19:00 ET / 23:00 GMT
BASKETBALL
BASKETBALL-NBA-IND-LAC/ (PIX)
NBA - Indiana Pacers v Los Angeles Clippers
2025-26 NBA Season (Regular Season) - Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, Indiana
27 Mar 19:00 ET / 23:00 GMT
BASKETBALL-NBA-BOS-ATL/ (PIX)
NBA - Boston Celtics v Atlanta Hawks
2025-26 NBA Season (Regular Season) - TD Garden, Boston, Massachusetts
27 Mar 19:30 ET / 23:30 GMT
BASKETBALL-NBA-CLE-MIA/ (PIX)
NBA - Cleveland Cavaliers v Miami Heat
2025-26 NBA Season (Regular Season) - Rocket Arena, Cleveland, Ohio
27 Mar 19:30 ET / 23:30 GMT
BASKETBALL-NBA-OKC-CHI/ (PIX)
NBA - Oklahoma City Thunder v Chicago Bulls
2025-26 NBA Season (Regular Season) - Paycom Center, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
28 Mar 20:00 ET / 00:00 GMT
BASKETBALL-NBA-MEM-HOU/ (PIX)
NBA - Memphis Grizzlies v Houston Rockets
2025-26 NBA Season (Regular Season) - FedExForum, Memphis, Tennessee
28 Mar 20:00 ET / 00:00 GMT
BASKETBALL-NBA-TOR-NOP/ (PIX)
NBA - Toronto Raptors v New Orleans Pelicans
2025-26 NBA Season (Regular Season) - Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, Ontario
28 Mar 20:30 ET / 00:30 GMT
BASKETBALL-NBA-DEN-UTA/ (PIX)
NBA - Denver Nuggets v Utah Jazz
2025-26 NBA Season (Regular Season) - Ball Arena, Denver, Colorado
28 Mar 21:00 ET / 01:00 GMT
BASKETBALL-NBA-POR-DAL/ (PIX)
NBA - Portland Trail Blazers v Dallas Mavericks
2025-26 NBA Season (Regular Season) - Moda Center at the Rose Quarter, Portland, Oregon
28 Mar 22:00 ET / 02:00 GMT
BASKETBALL-NBA-GSW-WAS/ (PIX)
NBA - Golden State Warriors v Washington Wizards
2025-26 NBA Season (Regular Season) - Chase Center, San Francisco, California
28 Mar 22:00 ET / 02:00 GMT
BASKETBALL-NBA-LAL-BKN/ (PIX)
NBA - Los Angeles Lakers v Brooklyn Nets
2025-26 NBA Season (Regular Season) - Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, California
28 Mar 22:30 ET / 02:30 GMT
MOTORRACING
MOTOR-F1-JAPAN/ (PIX)
Motor racing - Formula One - Japanese Grand Prix
Practice 3: 11:30 - 12:30
Qualifying: 15:00 - 16:00
28 Mar 22:30 ET / 02:30 GMT
RUGBY
RUGBY-UNION-SUPER/
Super Rugby Pacific
Coverage of Super Rugby Pacific round seven
28 Mar
CURLING
CURLING-WORLD/ (PIX)
World Men's Curling Championship
Action from the World Men's Curling Championship in Ogden, United States.
28 Mar
FIGURESKATING
FIGURESKATING-WORLD/ (PIX)
ISU Figure Skating World Championships 2026 in Prague
ISU Figure Skating World Championships 2026 in Prague, Czech Republic from March 24 till 29.
28 Mar 07:30 ET / 11:30 GMT