Reuters Sports Schedule at 0001 GMT on Friday, Aug 26

Reuters sports schedule at 0001 GMT on Friday (times GMT): SOCCER Guardiola going back to Barcelona in Champions League MONACO - Pep Guardiola will return to the Nou Camp in the Champions League group stage after his new club Manchester City were drawn against his former Barcelona team in one of the toughest of the eight groups. (SOCCER-CHAMPIONS/ (PIX), moved, by Brian Homewood, 596 words) Heavyweight quartet in Europa League draw MONACO - Inter Milan, AS Roma, Manchester United and Ajax Amsterdam are among the teams that will feature in the draw for the Europa League group stage. (SOCCER-EUROPA/DRAW, expect by 1130 GMT/7:30 AT ET, by Brian Homewood, 300 words) Theodoridis hosts UEFA news conference MONACO - European soccer's governing body UEFA holds a news conference featuring acting general secretary Theodore Theodoridis. (SOCCER-UEFA/, expect by 0900 GMT/5 AM ET, by Brian Homewood, 300 words) Bundesliga Bayern Munich v Werder Bremen (1830) Werder up first for champions Bayern BERLIN - Bayern Munich, who are aiming for an unprecedented fifth successive title, launch their season at home to Werder Bremen. (SOCCER-GERMANY/ (PIX), expect by 2100 GMT/5 PM ET, 300 words) Premier League LONDON - We will have all the latest news ahead of this weekend's games. (SOCCER-ENGLAND-HOME TEAM/, expect throughout) New keeper Cillessen discusses Barca move BARCELONA - Dutch international goalkeeper Jasper Cillessen attends news conference after joining Barcelona from Ajax Amsterdam. (SOCCER-SPAIN-FCB/CILLESSEN, expect by 1230 GMT/8:30 AM ET, by Richard Martin, 350 words) New coach Lopetegui names first Spain squad BARCELONA - Spain coach Julen Lopetegui announces his first squad since succeeding Vicente del Bosque as he prepares for a friendly against Belgium and a World Cup qualifier against Liechtenstein. (SOCCER-SPAIN/, expect by 1030 GMT/6:30 PM ET, by Richard Martin, 400 words) Zidane discusses Real plans for Celta Vigo BARCELONA - Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane hosts a news conference ahead of his side's La Liga game at home to Celta Vigo on Saturday. (SOCCER-SPAIN-REA/, expect by 1215 GMT/8:15 AM ET, by Richard Martin, 400 words) GOLF PGA Tour: The Barclays, Farmingdale, New York (to 28) Reed and Laird set early pace at Bethpage Black Patrick Reed gave his Ryder Cup hopes a timely boost as he charged into a share of the early first-round lead alongside Martin Laird, with defending champion Jason Day in hot pursuit, two strokes back. (GOLF-PGA/, moved, 458 words) European Tour: Made In Denmark, Farso (to 28) Lewis, Lagergren, Pieters in tie for lead Briton Tom Lewis, Joakim Lagergren of Sweden and Belgian Thomas Pieters start the second round in a share of the lead on nine-under 62. (GOLF-EUROPEAN/, expect by 1900 GMT/3 PM ET, 300 words) LPGA Tour: Canadian Women's Open, Calgary, Alberta (to 28) Ko starts well in quest for fourth Canada Open title New Zealand's Lydia Ko, seeking her fourth Canadian Women's Open title before the age of 20, made a promising start when she carded a five-under-par 67 in the first round in Alberta. (GOLF-LPGA/ moved, 263 words) BASEBALL Pacesetting Rangers take on high-flying Indians Left-hander Cole Hamels shoots for his 14th win of the season when he takes the mound for the American League West-leading Texas Rangers against the visiting Cleveland Indians, who head the Central division, in one of 11 games on the Major League Baseball schedule. (BASEBALL-HIGHLIGHTS/, expect by 0500 GMT/1 AM ET, 600 words) NORTH AMERICAN SPORTS Roundups of off-field developments in the major North American professional sports leagues (expect by 0001 GMT/8:01 PM ET, 500 words) MOTOR RACING Belgian Formula One Grand Prix (to 28) Hamilton, Rosberg hit the track for opening practice SPA FRANCORCHAMPS, Belgium - Mercedes team mates and title rivals Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg hit the track for the opening day of practice. (MOTOR-F1-BELGIUM/, expect by 1000 GMT/6 AM ET, by Abhishek Takle, 400 words) RUGBY Rugby Championship All Blacks, Wallabies complete preparations in Wellington WELLINGTON - The All Blacks and Wallabies complete their preparations for their second Rugby Championship clash in Wellington with captains Kieran Read and Stephen Moore giving their final thoughts at their captains' runs. (RUGBY UNION-CHAMPIONSHIP/, expect by 0600 GMT/2 AM ET, by Greg Stutchbury, 400 words) (Asia Desk Editor: John O'Brien +65 6870 3971)