Here are the top sports stories and upcoming coverage plans for Reuters text service as of 2:00 p.m. GMT/ 10:00 a.m. ET. For a full schedule of news and events, go to our editorial calendar on Reuters Connect.

TOP STORIES

TENNIS-FRENCHOPEN/ (PIX, TV)

Tennis-Alcaraz strolls into French Open second round

Carlos Alcaraz produced his usual mix of poise, pace and power to see off Italian qualifier Giulio Zeppieri 6-3 6-4 6-2 and reach the second round of the French Open on Monday.

MOTOR-F1-MONACO/ (PIX)

Motor racing-Monaco win is boost for Norris but not a game-changer

Winning the Monaco Grand Prix from pole position gave Lando Norris a big boost in his Formula One title battle with McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri, and may even mark a turning point, but the Briton said it had not solved all his problems.

SOCCER-SPAIN-RMA/ALONSO (PIX)

Soccer-'Beginning of a new era', Alonso unveiled as Real Madrid manager

Xabi Alonso said he was convinced he can achieve great things at Real Madrid after he was unveiled as manager of the LaLiga club on Monday.

UPCOMING

BASEBALL

BASEBALL-MLB-DET-SF/ (PIX)

MLB - Detroit Tigers v San Francisco Giants

2025 MLB Season (Regular Season) - Comerica Park, Detroit, Michigan

26 May 13:10 ET / 17:10 GMT

BASEBALL-MLB-MIL-BOS/ (PIX)

MLB - Milwaukee Brewers v Boston Red Sox

2025 MLB Season (Regular Season) - American Family Field, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

26 May 14:10 ET / 18:10 GMT

BASEBALL-MLB-CHC-COL/ (PIX)

MLB - Chicago Cubs v Colorado Rockies

2025 MLB Season (Regular Season) - Wrigley Field, Chicago, Illinois

26 May 14:20 ET / 18:20 GMT

BASEBALL-MLB-BAL-STL/ (PIX)

MLB - Baltimore Orioles v St. Louis Cardinals

2025 MLB Season (Regular Season) - Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Baltimore, Maryland

26 May 15:05 ET / 19:05 GMT

BASEBALL-MLB-TEX-TOR/ (PIX)

MLB - Texas Rangers v Toronto Blue Jays

2025 MLB Season (Regular Season) - Globe Life Field, Arlington, Texas

26 May 16:05 ET / 20:05 GMT

BASEBALL-MLB-KC-CIN/ (PIX)

MLB - Kansas City Royals v Cincinnati Reds

2025 MLB Season (Regular Season) - Ewing M. Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri

26 May 16:10 ET / 20:10 GMT

BASEBALL-MLB-NYM-CHW/ (PIX)

MLB - New York Mets v Chicago White Sox

2025 MLB Season (Regular Season) - Citi Field, Flushing, New York

26 May 16:10 ET / 20:10 GMT

BASEBALL-MLB-CLE-LAD/ (PIX)

MLB - Cleveland Guardians v Los Angeles Dodgers

2025 MLB Season (Regular Season) - Progressive Field, Cleveland, Ohio

26 May 18:10 ET / 22:10 GMT

BASEBALL-MLB-TB-MIN/ (PIX)

MLB - Tampa Bay Rays v Minnesota Twins

2025 MLB Season (Regular Season) - George M. Steinbrenner Field, Tampa, Florida

26 May 19:05 ET / 23:05 GMT

BASEBALL-MLB-ARI-PIT/ (PIX)

MLB - Arizona Diamondbacks v Pittsburgh Pirates

2025 MLB Season (Regular Season) - Chase Field, Phoenix, Arizona

27 May 20:10 ET / 00:10 GMT

BASEBALL-MLB-SD-MIA/ (PIX)

MLB - San Diego Padres v Miami Marlins

2025 MLB Season (Regular Season) - Petco Park, San Diego, California

27 May 20:40 ET / 00:40 GMT

BASEBALL-MLB-LAA-NYY/ (PIX)

MLB - Los Angeles Angels v New York Yankees

2025 MLB Season (Regular Season) - Angel Stadium of Anaheim, Anaheim, California

27 May 21:38 ET / 01:38 GMT

SOCCER

SOCCER-WORLDCUP-BRA/ANCELOTTI (PIX) $(TV)$

Brazil unveils new coach Carlo Ancelotti

New Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti is unveiled and the Italian announces his squad for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers at the Grand Hyatt in Rio de Janeiro.

26 May 14:00 ET / 18:00 GMT

NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE

ICEHOCKEY-NHL-FLA-CAR/ (PIX)

NHL - Florida Panthers v Carolina Hurricanes

2024-25 NHL Season (Postseason) - Amerant Bank Arena, Sunrise, Florida

27 May 20:00 ET / 00:00 GMT

NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION

BASKETBALL-NBA-MIN-OKC/ (PIX)

NBA - Minnesota Timberwolves v Oklahoma City Thunder

2024-25 NBA Season (Postseason) - Target Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota

27 May 20:30 ET / 00:30 GMT

TENNIS

TENNIS-FRENCHOPEN/ (PIX) (TV)

French Open

Day three of the French Open at Roland Garros - the second Grand Slam of the year.

27 May 05:00 ET / 09:00 GMT

CYCLING

CYCLING-GIRO/ (PIX) (TV)

Giro d'Italia

Stage 16 of the Giro d'Italia is a 203km ride from Piazzola sul Brenta to San Valentino.

27 May 05:25 ET / 09:25 GMT