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TOP STORIES

SOCCER-ENGLAND-CRY-HODGSON/ (UPDATE 3, PIX)

Soccer-Hodgson steps down as manager at struggling Palace, Glasner appointed

LONDON, Feb 19 (Reuters) – Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson stepped down on Monday less than a year into his second stint at the Premier League club, with Oliver Glasner appointed as his replacement.

SOCCER-HONGKONG/MESSI (PIX)

Messi sets record straight over Hong Kong absence

Feb 19 (Reuters) – Lionel Messi took to one of China’s largest social media platforms on Monday to address speculation over his non-appearance in a recent Inter Miami friendly in Hong Kong.

SOCCER-ENGLAND-NEW/ASHWORTH (UPDATE 1, PIX)

Newcastle put Sporting Director Ashworth on gardening leave

Feb 19 (Reuters) – Newcastle United have placed Sporting Director Dan Ashworth on gardening leave after he decided to step down from his position, the Premier League club said on Monday.

UPCOMING

SOCCER

SOCCER-SPAIN-ATB-GIR/REPORT

Soccer – Spain – LaLiga – Athletic Bilbao v Girona

Athletic Bilbao play Girona in LaLiga.

19 Feb 15:00 ET / 20:00 GMT

SOCCER-ENGLAND-EVE-CRY/REPORT (PIX)

Soccer – England – Premier League – Everton v Crystal Palace

Everton play Crystal Palace in the Premier League.

19 Feb 15:00 ET / 20:00 GMT

SOCCER-CHAMPIONS-NAP-FCB/PREVIEW (TV)

Soccer – Champions League – Barcelona press conference & training

Barcelona hold a press conference and training session ahead of the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie against Napoli.

20 Feb

SOCCER-AFCCHAMPIONS/

Soccer – Asian Champions League

Asian Champions League Round of 16 second leg: Kawasaki v Shandong; Pohang v Jeonbuk.

20 Feb

SOCCER-CHAMPIONS-NAP-FCB/PREVIEW (TV)

Soccer – Champions League – Napoli press conference

Napoli coach Walter Mazzarri and a player hold a press conference at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium ahead of the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie against Barcelona.

20 Feb 11:00 ET / 16:00 GMT

ICEHOCKEY

ICEHOCKEY-NHL-SEA-DET/ (PIX)

Hockey – NHL – Seattle Kraken v Detroit Red Wings

2023-24 NHL Season (Regular Season) – Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle, Washington

19 Feb 15:30 ET / 20:30 GMT

ICEHOCKEY-NHL-ARI-EDM/ (PIX)

Hockey – NHL – Arizona Coyotes v Edmonton Oilers

2023-24 NHL Season (Regular Season) – Mullett Arena, Tempe, Arizona

19 Feb 16:00 ET / 21:00 GMT

ICEHOCKEY-NHL-SJS-VGK/ (PIX)

Hockey – NHL – San Jose Sharks v Vegas Golden Knights

2023-24 NHL Season (Regular Season) – SAP Center at San Jose, San Jose, California

19 Feb 16:00 ET / 21:00 GMT

ICEHOCKEY-NHL-CGY-WPG/ (PIX)

Hockey – NHL – Calgary Flames v Winnipeg Jets

2023-24 NHL Season (Regular Season) – Scotiabank Saddledome, Calgary, Alberta

19 Feb 16:00 ET / 21:00 GMT

ICEHOCKEY-NHL-CAR-CHI/ (PIX)

Hockey – NHL – Carolina Hurricanes v Chicago Blackhawks

2023-24 NHL Season (Regular Season) – PNC Arena, Raleigh, North Carolina

20 Feb 19:00 ET / 00:00 GMT

ICEHOCKEY-NHL-TBL-OTT/ (PIX)

Hockey – NHL – Tampa Bay Lightning v Ottawa Senators

2023-24 NHL Season (Regular Season) – Amalie Arena, Tampa, Florida

20 Feb 19:00 ET / 00:00 GMT

RUGBY

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Rugby Union – Six Nations Championship – Wales name team to face Ireland

Wales coach Warren Gatland will name his team to play Ireland in Dublin on Saturday.

20 Feb 05:00 ET / 10:00 GMT

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