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TOP STORIES

CRICKET-TEST-LKA-ENG

Root masterclass sees England frustrate Sri Lanka in second test

Joe Root became the first England batsman to score over 150 in consecutive tests in 16 years as he tormented Sri Lanka and led his side to 339 for nine in their first innings at the close of play on day three of the second and final test in Galle.

HEALTH-CORONAVIRUS/TENNIS-AUSOPEN

Nine active cases of COVID-19 in Australian Open quarantine

One case of COVID-19 among those in quarantine ahead of the Australian Open has been reclassified, local health officials said on Sunday, leaving nine active cases in the group of players and support staff isolating in Melbourne hotels.

OLYMPICS-2020/SOCCER

Rapinoe says Olympics cancellation would devastate her, U.S. team

World Cup winning U.S. midfielder Megan Rapinoe said she would be "devastated" if this year's Tokyo Olympics are cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

UPCOMING

SPORTS

SOCCER-ITALY-HEL-NAP/REPORT (PIX)

Soccer - Italy - Serie A - Hellas Verona v Napoli

Hellas Verona face Napoli in a Serie A match.

24 Jan 09:00 ET / 14:00 GMT

SOCCER-GERMANY-S04-BAY/REPORT (PIX) (TV)

Soccer - Germany - Bundesliga - Schalke 04 v Bayern Munich

Schalke face Bayern Munich in the Bundesliga.

24 Jan 09:30 ET / 14:30 GMT

SOCCER-SPAIN-ELC-FCB/REPORT (PIX)

Soccer - Spain - La Liga - Elche v Barcelona

Elche face Barcelona in La Liga.

24 Jan 10:15 ET / 15:15 GMT

SOCCER-ITALY-LAZ-SAS/REPORT

Soccer - Italy - Serie A - Lazio v Sassuolo

Lazio face Sassuolo in a Serie A match

24 Jan 12:00 ET / 17:00 GMT

SOCCER-ENGLAND-MUN-LIV/REPORT (PIX) (TV)

Soccer - England - FA Cup - Manchester United v Liverpool

Manchester United play Liverpool in the fourth round of the FA Cup.

24 Jan 12:00 ET / 17:00 GMT

SOCCER-ENGLAND-BSC-CHE/

Soccer - FA Women's Super League - Bristol City v Chelsea

Leaders Chelsea take on bottom side Bristol City and we will wrap up the rest of the action from around the FA Women's Super League.

24 Jan 12:30 ET / 17:30 GMT

ICEHOCKEY-NHL-CHI-DET/ (PIX)

Hockey - NHL - Chicago Blackhawks v Detroit Red Wings

2020-21 NHL Season (Regular Season) - United Center, Chicago, Illinois

24 Jan 12:30 ET / 17:30 GMT

BASKETBALL-NBA-IND-TOR/ (PIX)

Basketball - NBA - Indiana Pacers v Toronto Raptors

2020-21 NBA Season (Regular Season) - Bankers Life Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, Indiana

24 Jan 13:00 ET / 18:00 GMT

SOCCER-BRAZIL-APR-FLA/REPORT (PIX)

Brasileiro Championship - Athletico Paranaense v Flamengo

Soccer Football - Brasileiro Championship - Athletico Paranaense v Flamengo – Arena da Baixada, Curitiba, Brazil

24 Jan 14:00 ET / 19:00 GMT