Reuters Sports Schedule at 1800 GMT on Saturday, Dec 26

Reuters sports schedule at 1800 GMT on Saturday: SOCCER Premier League Newcastle United v Everton (1730) Southampton v Arsenal (1945) Leicester lose at Liverpool, Van Gaal under more pressure LONDON - Leicester City were given a Premier League reality check when the unlikely leaders lost 1-0 at Liverpool on Saturday after Manchester United slumped to a third consecutive league defeat to pile more pressure on manager Louis van Gaal. (SOCCER-ENGLAND/ (PIX), moved, 500 words) - - - - CRICKET South Africa v England, first test, Durban (to 30) England rebuild after Steyn strikes DURBAN - South Africa's Dale Steyn marked his return to the international arena with a fiery display to dismiss England's openers but the tourists fought back to 121 for three at tea on a rain-hit first day. (CRICKET-SAFRICA/ (PIX), moved, by Mark Gleeson, 400 words) Australia v West Indies, second test, Melbourne (to 30) Burns, Khawaja punish West Indies MELBOURNE - - Usman Khawaja and Joe Burns rewarded the Australian selectors' faith with a pair of sparkling centuries as the hosts dominated a limp West Indies attack on the opening day. (CRICKET-AUSTRALIA/, moved, by Ian Ransom, 400 words) - - New Zealand v Sri Lanka, 1st ODI Run machine Guptill guides NZ to big win over Sri Lanka Martin Guptill became the highest run scorer in one-day international cricket this year as he guided New Zealand to a comprehensive seven-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in the first game of their five-match series on Saturday. (CRICKET-NEWZEALAND/, moved, 400 words) - - - - NFL Eagles and Redskins in NFC East showdown The 7-7 Washington Redskins can clinch the NFC East and a playoff spot with a victory when they visit the 6-8 Philadelphia Eagles in a showdown between the top two teams in the weak division. (NFL-EAGLES/ expect by 0530 GMT/12:30 AM ET, by The Sports Xchange, 450 words) - - - - NBA High-flying Hawks seek sixth straight win The improved 14-16 New York Knicks visit the 19-12 Atlanta Hawks, who enter the game seeking their sixth straight win as they try to consolidate second spot in the Eastern Conference. (NBA-HAWKS/, expect by 0400 GMT/11 PM ET, by The Sports Xchange, 350 words) Heat visit Magic in Florida showdown The Dwyane Wade-led 17-11 Miami Heat, coming off a Christmas Day overtime victory over New Orleans, visit their Florida rivals Orlando Magic (17-12) in a clash between the third and sixth-placed teams in the tight Eastern Conference. (NBA-MAGIC/, expect by 0400 GMT/11 PM ET, by The Sports Xchange, 350 words) Celtics meet Pistons in Eastern battle The 16-13 Boston Celtics visit the 17-13 Detroit Pistons in a contest between two evenly-matched teams, while center Marc Gasol and the 16-15 Memphis Grizzlies visit the 15-13 Charlotte Hornets on a night of 13 games on the National Basketball Association schedule. (NBA-HIGHLIGHTS, expect by 0600 GMT/1 AM ET, by The Sports Xchange, 700 words) - - - - NHL Canadiens meet Caps in clash of top teams The 20-13-3 Atlantic Division-leading Montreal Canadiens visit the 25-6-2 Metropolitan Division-leading Washington Capitals as the National Hockey League season resumes with nine games on the schedule after the three-day Christmas break. (NHL-HIGHLIGHTS, expect by 0700 GMT/2 AM ET, by The Sports Xchange, 500 words) - - - - NORTH AMERICAN SPORT 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)