Reuters Sports Schedule at 1400 GMT on Friday, Nov 13

Reuters sports schedule at 1400 GMT on Friday: ATHLETICS IAAF meets to consider provisional Russia ban LONDON - Athletics' world governing body (IAAF) holds a council meeting to discuss suspending Russia over allegations of state sponsored doping of its athletes made in a report by an independent commission of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA). (ATHLETICS-CORRUPTION/, expect by 2000 GMT/3 PM ET, by Mitch Phillips, 400 words) - - - - SOCCER 2018 World Cup qualifiers South America Ecuador off to best start in World Cup qualifying Ecuador beat Uruguay on Thursday to top the South American World Cup qualifying group after three games. (SOCCER-WORLD/LATAM moved, by Andrew Downie, 500 words) - - Argentina-Brazil match postponed because of rain BUENOS AIRES - The World Cup qualifier between Argentina and Brazil was postponed less than an hour before kick off on Thursday due to heavy rain. The match will now take place at the same Monumental stadium in Buenos Aires on Friday. (SOCCER-WORLD/ARGENTINA (PIX), moved, by Andrew Downie, 400 words) - - Africa Madagascar v Senegal (1130) Comoros v Ghana (1200) Kenya v Cape Verde (1300) Libya v Rwanda (1330) Angola v South Africa (1430) Niger v Cameroon (1500) Liberia v Ivory Coast (1600) Mauritania v Tunisia (1700) Swaziland v Nigeria (1700) African heavyweights begin World Cup qualifying campaign JOHANNESBURG - African champions the Ivory Coast and Nigeria lead a list of African heavyweights into action for the first time in the 2018 World Cup qualifiers among nine second round, first leg ties. (SOCCER-WORLD/AFRICA, expect by 1900 GMT/2 PM ET, by Mark Gleeson, 400 words) - - Euro 2016 playoffs Bosnia v Ireland (2045) Dzeko back to boost Bosnia at home cauldron ZENICA, Bosnia - Bosnia have been boosted by the return of Edin Dzeko from injury as the Balkan nation banks on the backing of the raucous home support in their Bilino Polje stadium while opponents Ireland must cope with injuries and suspensions in the playoff first leg. (SOCCER-EURO/BOSNIA, expect by 2245 GMT/5:45 PM ET, by Zoran Milosavljevic, 400 words) - - Spain host England in Euro 2016 tune-up ALICANTE, Spain - Spain host fellow Euro 2016 title contenders England in a chance for the continental heavyweights to test themselves against top opposition before the tournament finals in France next year. (SOCCER-FRIENDLY/SPAIN (PIX), expect by 2130 GMT/4:30 PM ET, 400 words) - - We will also have all the latest team news ahead of this week's Euro 2016 playoffs, 2018 World Cup qualifiers and friendly internationals. (SOCCER-EURO/, SOCCER-FRIENDLY/, expect throughout) - - - - CRICKET Australia v New Zealand, second test (to 17) Warner makes New Zealand suffer PERTH - David Warner dominated, dissected and demolished New Zealand with his maiden double century to drive Australia to 416 for two at the close of play on at the WACA. (CRICKET-AUSTRALIA/ (PIX), moved, 400 words) Pakistan v England, second one-day international England bat first as they bid to level series The touring side won the toss and opted to bat in Abu Dhabi as they bid to bounce back following Pakistan's comprehensive six-wicket victory in the first match of the series. (CRICKET-PAKISTAN/, expect by 1800 GMT/1:PM ET, 300 words) - - - - TENNIS ATP World Tour Finals (Nov 15-22) Djokovic looks for final triumph after incredible year LONDON - World number one Novak Djokovic aims to finish an incredible year with a fourth consecutive title at the ATP's elite year-end tournament. The Serb is in Roger Federer's group while Britain's world number two Andy Murray, who has one eye on this month's Davis Cup final, is in the same section as dark horse Stanislas Wawrinka. (TENNIS-MEN/ATP (PREVIEW), moved, by Martyn Herman, 450 words) - - We also moved a FACTBOX at the same time on the eight contenders for the title at London's O2 Arena. - - - - MOTOR RACING Brazilian Formula One Grand Prix practice Hamilton back on track after illness and accident SAO PAULO - Triple world champion Lewis Hamilton is back on track for Mercedes after delaying his arrival due to illness and a late night car accident in Monaco. (MOTOR RACING-PRIX/, (PIX), expect by 1600 GMT/11 AM ET, by Camila Moreira and Marcelo Teixeira, by 400 words) - - - - BMW Masters, Shanghai (to 15) Dane Bjerregaard leads at halfway mark Denmark's Lucas Bjerregaard continued his recent strong form in Asia by firing a second straight six-under-par 66 to grab a three-shot lead at the halfway stage. (GOLF-EUROPEAN/, moved, 300 words) - - - - BOXING Brighter days ahead for boxing, say De La Hoya NEW YORK - Oscar De La Hoya sees golden times ahead for boxing and his Golden Boy Promotions, envisioning his Canelo Alvarez becoming the sport's next breakout star, new heavyweights rising up at the Rio Olympics and Rhonda Rousey getting into the ring. (BOXING-DELAHOYA/ (INTERVIEW, PIX), expect by 2100 GMT/4 PM ET, by Larry Fine, 600 words) - - - - GOLF OHL Classic at Mayakoba (to 15) Leonard takes one shot lead into second day of OHL Classic Former British Open champion Justin Leonard shared a one-shot lead with three other golfers heading into Friday's play at the weather-interrupted OHL Classic at Playa Del Carmen, Mexico, after posting an opening round of six-under-par 65. (GOLF-PGA/ , expect by 0030 GMT/7:30 PM ET, 300 words) - - Lorena Ochoa Invitational (to 15) Park In-bee sets sights on fifth win of season Park In-bee, looking for her fifth victory of the LPGA season, carries a one-stroke lead into the second round of the Lorena Ochoa Invitational in Mexico City. (GOLF-LPGA/ , expect by 0100 GMT/8 PM ET, 250 words) - - - - NBA Streaking Cavs look to take bite out of Big Apple LeBron James and the streaking Cleveland Cavaliers will try to extend their winning streak to eight games when they pay a visit to the Madison Square Garden for a meeting with the New York Knicks in one of 11 games on the National Basketball Association schedule. (NBA-HIGHIGHTS, expect by 0700 GMT/2 AM ET, by The Sports Xchange, 350 words) - - 76ers chase first win in Oklahoma The Philadelphia 76ers (0-8), the only team without a win this season, face a stormy test when they travel to Oklahoma City to face the Northwest division leading Thunder. (NBA-THUNDER/, expect by 0500 GMT/12 AM ET, by The Sports Xchange, 350 words) - - - - NHL Penguins host cellar dwelling Jackets Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins host the Columbus Blue Jackets who are struggling to climb out of the Eastern Conference basement in one of just four games on the National Hockey League schedule. (NHL-HIGHLIGHTS/, expect by 0700 GMT/2 AM ET, by The Sports Xchange, 600 words) - - - NORTH AMERICAN SPORTS Roundups of off-field developments in the major North American professional sports leagues. (expect by 0100 GMT/8:PM ET, by The Sports Xchange, 400 words) (Europe desk editor: Ed Osmond)