Reuters Sports Schedule at 1400 GMT on Monday
Reuters sports schedule at 1400 GMT on Monday:
SOCCER
World Cup warm-up
Belgium v Costa Rica (2045)
BRUSSELS - Pre-World Cup friendly between Belgium and Costa Rica, who have both qualified for the tournament in Russia. (SOCCER-WORLDCUP-BEL-CRI/, (PIX), by Philip Blenkinsop, expect at 2230 GMT/6:30 PM ET, 300 words)
Impressive Brazil a very different proposition under Tite
VIENNA - Superbly organised and with outstanding individuals, Brazil look to be a very different propostion to the teams which disappointed at the last three World Cups. (SOCCER-WORLDCUP-BRA/ by Brian Homewood, moved, 400 words)
We will also bring you all the latest team and injury news as the countdown continues to the World Cup kick-off on June 14. (SOCCER-WORLDCUP-TEAM/ expect throughout)
GOLF
U.S. Open
Players prepare to have their teeth kicked in at Shinneock
Former world number one David Duval says "expecting to get your teeth kicked in" is a prerequisite for any player with designs of winning the 118th U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills this week. (GOLF-USOPEN/SHINNECOCK, moved, by Andrew Both, 400 words)
Mickelson feeling pressure as grand slam window closes
Phil Mickelson needs no reminder that his window of opportunity to complete a grand slam collection of golf's four majors is quickly closing and feels this week's U.S. Open presents an optimal chance to finally get it done. (GOLF-USOPEN/MICKELSON, moved, by Frank Pingue, 500 words)
McIlroy has ‘more potential than anybody’: Faxon
As Rory McIlroy tries to put all pieces of the puzzle together and claim a fifth major title at this week's U.S. Open, he has received a huge vote of confidence from his putting mentor Brad Faxon. (GOLF-USOPEN/MCILROY-FAXON, moved, by Andrew Both, 500 words)
OLYMPICS
News conference following Tokyo 2020 Executive Board meeting
TOKYO - Tokyo 2020 organising committee hosts a news conference after an Executive Board meeting. (OLYMPICS-2020/ (TV), by Jack Tarrant, 300 words)
TENNIS
French Open winner Nadal displays the trophy
PARIS - Rafa Nadal displays his trophy after winning an 11th French Open title. (TENNIS-FRENCHOPEN/MEN-TROPHY (PIX, TV, GRAPHIC, 300 words)
WTA International - Nottingham, England
NOTTINGHAM, England - The WTA hosts a Premier International tournament. (TENNIS-NOTTINGHAM/WOMEN, (PIX) 300 words)
WTA International - Libema Open
The WTA hosts a Premier International tournament in 's-Hertogenbosch. (TENNIS-HERTOGENBOSCH/WOMEN, 250 words)
BASEBALL
Red Sox battle Orioles in Baltimore
Knuckleballer Steven Wright takes the mound for the Boston Red Sox when they face Dylan Bundy and the Orioles in Baltimore in one of the eight games on the Major League Baseball. (BASEBALL-MLB/HIGHLIGHTS, expect by 0600 GMT/2 AM ET, by Field Level Media, 900 words)
NORTH AMERICAN SPORTS
Roundups of off-field developments in the major North American professional sports leagues. (Expect by 0000 GMT/8 PM ET, by Field Level Media, 500 words) (Europe desk editor: Christian Radnedge)
