Reuters Sports Schedule at 0600 GMT on Friday, March 22

Reuters sports schedule at 0600 GMT on Friday:

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NBA

Nuggets claim 14th consecutive win

Corey Brewer hit three free throws with 2.1 seconds left and the Denver Nuggets rallied from eight down in the final 2:07 to extend their winning streak to 14 games with a 101-100 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday. (NBA-HIGHLIGHTS/, moved, by Sports Xchange, 600 words)

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NHL

Bruins beat Senators

The Boston Bruins found the cure for their blues at a favorite watering hole. Dennis Seidenberg's shot from the point with 64 seconds remaining in regulation found the net as the Bruins snapped out of their first losing streak of the season with a 2-1 victory over the Ottawa Senators. (NHL-HIGHLIGHTS/, moved, by Sports Xchange, 600 words)

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MOTOR RACING

Formula One: Malaysian Grand Prix (to 24)

Webber sets early pace in steamy Sepang

SEPANG - Red Bull's Mark Webber set the quickest time in the first practice session for the Malaysian Grand Prix, the Australian edging out Melbourne winner Kimi Raikkonen's Lotus on a hot and steamy morning at Sepang. (MOTOR RACING-PRIX/PRACTICE (PIX), moved, second session starts at 0600 GMT/2 AM ET, by John O'Brien, 500 words)

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GOLF

Arnold Palmer Invitational (to 24)

Rose outshines solid Woods at Bay Hill

ORLANDO, Florida - Briton Justin Rose returned a seven-under 65 to grab the first-round clubhouse lead at the Arnold Palmer Invitational on Thursday while Tiger Woods got his bid for an eighth Bay Hill title off to a solid start. (GOLF-PGA/ (UPDATE 1, PIX), moved, by Steve Keating, 500 words)

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European Tour: Malaysian Open, Kuala Lumpur (to 24)

Donald adrift in Malaysia, Thai Aphibarnrat leads

KUALA LUMPUR - World number three Luke Donald looks to make up nine shots on leader Kiradech Aphibarnrat as the Malaysian Open first round resumes after Thursday's halt in play due to lightning. (GOLF-EUROPEAN/, expect by 0800, 400 words)

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CRICKET

New Zealand v England, third test (to 26)

New Zealand off to solid start in series decider

AUCKLAND - Peter Fulton scored his maiden test century as he anchored New Zealand to an impressive 250 for one at the close of play on the first day of the series-deciding third test against England at Eden Park. (CRICKET-ENGLAND/ (PIX), moved, by Greg Stutchbury, 600 words)

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West Indies v Zimbabwe, second test, Dominica (to 24)

West Indies establish large first innings lead

ROSEAU - West Indies resume the third day of the second test with a 206 run lead as they seek a substantive advantage after bowling Zimbabwe out for 175 on the opening day at Windsor Park. (CRICKET-ZIMBABWE/, expect from 1600 GMT/2 PM ET, 300 words)

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India v Australia, fourth test, Chennai (to 26)

As a result of the Board of Control for Cricket in India's decision to exclude news agencies working only in the photographic medium from covering its events, Reuters will not be reporting on BCCI events in India.

It is our view that the BCCI's policy unfairly discriminates against genuine editorial news agencies, including Action Images, a Thomson Reuters business.

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TENNIS

Williams begins run at sixth Miami title

Serena Williams, playing her first match since regaining the world number one ranking, made a triumphant start to the Sony Open, thumping Italy's Flavia Pennetta 6-1 6-1. (TENNIS-MIAMI/ (PIX), moved, 350 words)

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RUGBY

Super Rugby round six (to 24)

Chiefs v Highlanders (0635)

The champion Chiefs meet the winless Highlanders for the second time this season after beating them in their opening match in Dunedin and, with Aaron Cruden pulling the strings at flyhalf, will be confident of another win on home turf. (RUGBY-SUPER/CHIEFS, expect by 0830/4.30 AM ET, 350 words)

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SOCCER

World Cup qualifiers

Group A

Croatia v Serbia (1600)

Scotland v Wales (1900)

Macedonia v Belgium (1845)

Group B

Bulgaria v Malta (1500)

Czech Republic v Denmark (1830)

Kazakhstan v Germany

Group C

Austria v Faroe Islands (1830)

Sweden v Ireland (1845)

Group D

Andorra v Turkey (1715)

Netherlands v Estonia (1830)

Hungary v Romania (1830)

Group E

Slovenia v Iceland (1600)

Norway v Albania (1700)

Cyprus v Switzerland (1530)

Group F

Israel v Portugal (1245)

Northern Ireland v Russia (1945)

Luxembourg v Azerbaijan (1815)

Group G

Liechtenstein v Latvia (1730)

Bosnia v Greece (1910)

Group H

Poland v Ukraine (1845)

San Marino v England (1900)

Moldova v Montenegro (1830)

Group I

Spain v Finland (1945)

France v Georgia (1900)

Spain, Germany and England in World Cup qualifying action

LONDON - World and European champions Spain host Finland while Germany face a trip to Kazakhstan and England travel to minnows San Marino in European 2014 World Cup qualifiers. (SOCCER-WORLD/EUROPE (WRAPUP 1, PIX), expect by 2030 GMT/4 PM ET, by Mike Collett, 800 words)

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Spain host Finland before key France clash

GIJON, Spain - Spain host Group I minnows Finland as the world and European champions warm up for Tuesday's crucial meeting with France in Paris. (SOCCER-WORLD/SPAIN (PIX), expect from 2130 GMT/5:30 PM ET, by Iain Rogers, 500 words)

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Oceania World Cup qualifier

New Zealand v New Caledonia, Dunedin (0645)

Attack-minded selection signals Herbert's intentions

New Zealand have selected an attacking lineup to face New Caledonia as they seek victory at the Otago Regional Stadium to sew up a place in the intercontinental playoff against the fourth-placed CONCACAF side later this year with a game to spare in the Oceania tournament. (SOCCER-WORLD/OCEANIA, expect by 0900 GMT/5 AM ET, 400 words)

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South American World Cup qualifiers

Colombia v Bolivia Barranquilla (2000)

Uruguay v Paraguay Montevideo (2200)

Argentina v Venezuela Buenos Aires (0001)

Peru v Chile Lima (0210)

Leaders Argentina look to move six points clear

BUENOS AIRES - Argentina will go six points clear in the South American World Cup qualifiers if they beat Venezuela at the Monumental and Colombia fail to overcome visiting Bolivia. (SOCCER-WORLD/LATAM (WRAPUP 1, PIX), expect by 0200 GMT/10 PM ET, by Rex Gowar, 650 words)

We will file merit cover of the other three matches and the full results and standings

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Asian Cup

China host Iraq in key clash

SINGAPORE - China host Iraq in the pick of Friday's Asian Cup qualifiers with the hosts under pressure to record a victory to ease the pressure on their coach Jose Camacho. (SOCCER-ASIAN/QUALIFIERS, expect by expect from 1600 GMT/2 PM ET, by Patrick Johnston, 350 words)

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CYCLING

Tour of Catalunya, Spain (to 24)

Copy on merit

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