Reuters Sports Schedule at 1400 GMT on Wednesday, May 24

Reuters sports schedule at 1400 GMT on Wednesday:

SOCCER

Europa League final

Ajax Amsterdam v Manchester United (1845)

STOCKHOLM - Former European champions Ajax and Manchester United meet in the final of Europe's second-tier club competition with the English side hoping to secure Champions League qualification by lifting a trophy they have never won. (SOCCER-EUROPA-FINAL/, expect throughout, 400 words)

Fans enjoy Stockholm sunshine ahead of Europa final

STOCKHOLM - Good-natured fans of Manchester United and Ajax Amsterdam flooded on to the sun-drenched streets of Stockholm ahead of the Europa League final at the Friends Arena. (SOCCER-EUROPA-FINAL/MOOD, moved, 400 words)

Conte's seeing Double as glorious season draws to a close

LONDON - Antonio Conte has already surpassed expectations in his first year as Chelsea manager and a victory in Saturday's FA Cup final against Arsenal would complete arguably the greatest season in the club's history. (SOCCER-ENGLAND-ARS-CHE/FINAL, moved, by Martyn Herman, 550 words)

Sydney FC v Liverpool

Sell-out crowd expected as Liverpool play Sydney friendly

Liverpool play Sydney FC in a friendly at the Harbour City's 80,000-seater Olympic Stadium, with organisers expecting a sell-out for the visit of the five-times European champions. (SOCCER-FRIENDLY-SYD-LIV/ (PIX), expect by 1500 GMT/11 AM ET, by Colin Packham, 400 words)

We will bring you the latest news on managerial changes and player transfers from Europe's top clubs. (SOCCER-COUNTRY-TEAM/)

Lisbon Lions celebrate 50th anniversary of European triumph

GLASGOW - Celtic were the first British side to win the European Cup when they beat favourites Inter Milan 50 years ago to ensure Jock Stein's team of almost entirely local lads wrote their names into folklore. We look at the 1967 triumph in the context of Scottish football's modern-day decline. (SOCCER-CELTIC-LIONS/ (TV), expect by 1500 GMT/11 AM ET, by Simon Evans, 800 words, )

The dentist who became a Lion in Lisbon

GLASGOW - We interview the dentist who was a key part of Celtic's European Cup triumph over Inter Milan in 1967. Full-back Jim Craig recalls the night and puts the triumph in historical and social context. (SOCCER-CELTIC-LIONS-CRAIG/ (INTERVIEW, TV), expect by 1530 GMT/11:30 AM ET, by Simon Evans, 800 words)

Asian Champions League, last 16, first leg

Shanghai v Jiangsu Sainty

Jeju v Urawa Red Diamonds

We will bring you a wrap of the day's action. (SOCCER-ASIA/ACL, expect by 2100 GMT/5 PM ET, by Michael Church, 400 words)

TENNIS

French Open

Murray, Riner hold news conference in Paris

PARIS - World number one Andy Murray holds a joint news conference with French judo star Teddy Riner in Paris, with Murray speaking just before the French Open starts. (TENNIS-FRENCHOPEN/MURRAY (TV), expect by 2000 GMT/4 PM ET, 400 words)

Kvitova to shed light on French Open participation

PARIS - Petra Kvitova will reveal whether she will take part in next week's French Open at a news conference in Paris on Friday, the two-time Wimbledon champion has said. (TENNIS-FRENCHOPEN/KVITOVA, moved, 111 words)

MOTOR RACING

Senna statue unveiled at Monaco's Fairmont Hotel

MONACO - Tributes marking 30th anniversary of the late Ayrton Senna's first Monaco win. A statue in honour of the Brazilian driver will be unveiled at the Fairmont Hotel, which lends its name to the circuit's most famous corner. The hotel will also have a customised suite, inaugurated by Bianca Senna, Ayrton's niece. (MOTOR-F1-MONACO/SENNA, by Alan Baldwin, expect by 1800 GMT/2 PM ET, 400 words)

Countdown on for Sunday's Indy 500

INDIANAPOLIS – The countdown is on to the 101st Indianapolis 500 as drivers gear up for Sunday's race where tight security is sure to command a portion of the spotlight. (MOTOR-INDY-INDY500, expect by 2100 GMT/5 PM ET, by Steve Keating, 400 words)

CRICKET

England v South Africa - one-day international

LEEDS, England - The opening game of the international season in England pits the hosts against the touring South Africans with both sides warming up for next month's Champions Trophy. (CRICKET-ODI-ENG-ZAF/ (PIX), expect by 1800 GMT/2 PM ET, by Simon Evans, 300 words)

India captain Virat Kohli discusses Champions Trophy

MUMBAI - India's best chances of defending the Champions Trophy title next month will be if they do not burden themselves with the prospect, skipper Virat Kohli says. (CRICKET-CHAMPIONSTROPHY/INDIA-KOHLI, moved)

Australia captain Steve Smith discusses Champions Trophy

LONDON - Australia captain Steven Smith holds his pre-tournament news conference at Lords' Cricket Ground ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy. (CRICKET-CHAMPIONSTROPHY/AUS, coverage on merit)

BASEBALL

Cubs host Giants, Yankees battle Royals

Right-hander Kyle Hendricks and the reigning World Series champion Chicago Cubs host the San Francisco Giants while the American League East-leading New York Yankees host the Kansas City Royals in two of the 15 games on the Major League Baseball schedule. (BASEBALL-MLB-HIGHLIGHTS/, expect by 0530 GMT/1:30 AM ET, by The Sports Xchange, 800 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 The Sports Xchange, 500 words)

CYCLING

Giro d'Italia (to 28)

Dutchman Dumoulin leads Quintana going into stage 17

Dutchman Tom Dumoulin holds the overall lead with Colombia's Nairo Quintana just 31 seconds behind heading into stage 17, a 219 km ride from Tirano to Canazei. (CYCLING-GIRO/ (TV), expect by 1800 GMT/2 PM ET, 300 words) (Asia desk editor: Peter Rutherford)

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