Reuters Sports Schedule at 0600 GMT on Thursday, Nov 5

Reuters sports schedule at 0600 GMT on Thursday: - - - - ATHLETICS Ex-athletics chief Diack investigated in corruption probe PARIS/LONDON - The news that former IAAF head Lamine Diack and others are being investigated about suspected doping-related payments has left athletics taking over FIFA's position in the corruption limelight and everyone waiting to hear what new president Seb Coe has got to say about it. (ATHLETICS-CORRUPTION/, expect by 1000 GMT/5 AM ET, by Chine Labbe/Gene Cherry, 500 words) - - - - SOCCER Europa League Teams eye knockout spots LONDON - Borussia Dortmund and Napoli are among nine teams who could book spots in the last 32 of the Europa League after the fourth round of group games. (SOCCER-EUROPA/ expect by 2000 GMT/3 PM ET, by Toby Davis, 600 words) - - Arsenal seek home comforts in north London derby LONDON - The next instalment of Arsenal's Jekyll-and-Hyde season features a north London derby against Tottenham Hotspur where manager Arsene Wenger will hope his side can maintain their stunning domestic form and forget their European woe. (SOCCER-ENGLAND/ (PREVIEW), moved, 500 words) - - - - CRICKET New-look Australia in control of first test against NZ BRISBANE - Australia opener David Warner scored his first century since January as the hosts took control of the opening day of the first test against New Zealand on Thursday, reaching 222 for one at tea. (CRICKET-AUSTRALIA/ (PIX), moved with updates to follow, 400 words) - - India v South Africa, first test (to 9) India win toss at bat against South Africa MOHALI, India - India captain Virat Kohli won the toss and opted to bat in the first match of their four-test series against South Africa. (CRICKET-INDIA/ (PIX), expect throughout, 400 words) - - Pakistan v England, third test, Sharjah England resume on 46-2 in chase of 284 England resume on 46 for two on the fourth day in Sharjah, chasing a target of 284 to draw the series. (CRICKET-PAKISTAN/, expect by 0815 GMT/3:15 AM ET, 400 words) - - - - NBA DeRozan leads Raptors over Thunder Demar DeRozan scored 28 points to lead the Toronto Raptors to a 103-98 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder at Chesapeake Energy Arena. (NBA-HIGHLIGHTS/, moved, by The Sports Xchange, 600 words) - - Warriors and Clippers put perfect records on line One team's perfect record must end as the 4-0 reigning NBA champion Golden State Warriors, led by guard Steph Curry, host the 4-0 Los Angeles Clippers. (NBA-WARRIORS/, expect by 0700 GMT/2 AM ET, by The Sports Xchange, 350 words) - - LeBron leads Cavs over Knicks LeBron James scored 23 points and grabbed five rebounds, but more importantly took over the fourth quarter of the Cleveland Cavaliers' 96-86 win over the New York Knicks. (NBA-CAVALIERS/, moved, by The Sports Xchange, 350 words) - - NHL Blues beat Blackhawks in overtime Vladimir Tarasenko scored in overtime to lift the St. Louis Blues to a 6-5 win over the Chicago Blackhawks. (NHL-HIGHLIGHTS/, moved, by The Sports Xchange, 400 words) - - - - TENNIS ATP: Paris Masters, France (to 8) Murray v Goffin brings Davis Cup taste to Paris Masters PARIS - Andy Murray takes on David Goffin in the third round of the Paris Masters, three weeks before Britain and Belgium face off in the Davis Cup final. All the top guns are in action (TENNIS-MEN/PARIS, expect by 1130 GMT/7:30 AM ET, by Julien Pretot, 400 words) - - WTA Elite Trophy, Zhuhai, China (to 8) Copy on merit - - - - MOTORCYCLING Valencia Grand Prix MotoGP to read the riot act ahead of title-deciding weekend VALENCIA, Spain - MotoGP bosses have summoned riders to a meeting ahead of a tense title-decider overshadowed by bad blood and controversy. Italian great Valentino Rossi is seven points clear of Spanish Yamaha team mate Jorge Lorenzo but will have to start at the back unless he wins an appeal. (MOTORCYCLING-VALENCIA/ (PREVIEW, PIX), expect by 1200 GMT/8 AM ET, 400 words) - - - - GOLF WGC-HSBC Champions (to 8) SHANGHAI - Rory McIlory and Jordan Spieth headline a high qualifty field for the final World Golf Championship of the year, where Bubba Watson defends the title. (GOLF-WGC/ expect by 1200 GMT/8AM ET, 400 words) (Asia desk editor: Peter Rutherford)