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Reuters Sports Schedule at 1430 GMT on Wednesday, Dec 14

Reuters sports schedule at 1430 GMT on Wednesday (times GMT): SOCCER Club World Cup (to 18) Kashima beat Atletico to reach Club World Cup final OSAKA - Kashima Antlers became the first Asian side to reach the Club World Cup final when they beat Colombia's South American champions Atletico Nacional 3-0 on Wednesday. (SOCCER-CLUB/SEMI (UPDATE 2, PIX, TV), moved, 400 words) Also see SOCCER-CLUB/VIDEO (UPDATE 1, PIX, TV) Premier League (2000 unless stated) Middlesbrough v Liverpool (1945) Sunderland v Chelsea (1945) West Ham United v Burnley (1945) Crystal Palace v Manchester United Manchester City v Watford Stoke City v Southampton Tottenham Hotspur v Hull City West Bromwich Albion v Swansea City LONDON - Leaders Chelsea go in search of a 10th straight Premier League win when they visit bottom club Sunderland, who are looking to rebound from a 3-0 defeat to relegation rivals Swansea City. (SOCCER-ENGLAND/ expect by 2200 GMT/ 5 PM ET, by Ian Chadband, 650 words) We will have mini match reports on all Premier League games. India inspired by Iceland in grassroots expansion GENEVA - Cricket-loving India is a soccer sleeping giant and Dutchman Piet Hubers soon realised the size of the task when he agreed to develop the grassroots game in the country of 1.3 billion. He tells Reuters how he uses Iceland's success as an example of what can be achieved. (SOCCER-INDIA/ (INTERVIEW), moved, by Brian Homewood, 600 words) CRICKET Australia v Pakistan, first test, Brisbane (15-19) Australia look to continue revival against Pakistan Australia's tentative recovery from a morale-crushing series loss to South Africa is in the spotlight as the rejigged team take on Pakistan in the first day-night test at the Gabba.(CRICKET-AUSTRALIA/, expect from 0500 GMT/12 AM ET, 400 words) Australia series no 'revenge mission', says Arthur MELBOURNE - Mickey Arthur felt his reputation took a big hit when he was sacked as head coach of Australia three years ago but the Pakistan mentor says he is not on any "revenge mission" as he prepares to take on his former charges. (CRICKET-AUSTRALIA/PAKISTAN-ARTHUR, moved, 400 words) NBA Rockets put seven-game winning streak on the line The Houston Rockets put their seven-game winning streak on the line against the visiting Sacramento Kings, while the San Antonio Spurs, battling for top spot in the Western Conference, host the Boston Celtics in two of 10 games on the National Basketball Association schedule. (BASKETBALL-NBA-HIGHLIGHTS/, expect by 0630 GMT/1:30 AM ET, by The Sports Xchange, 800 words) (ASIA) NHL Streaking Flyers try to make it 10 straight wins The red-hot Philadelphia Flyers try to stretch the league's longest active winning streak to 10 games when they visit the Colorado Avalanche, while Sidney Crosby's Pittsburgh Penguins shoot for a seventh consecutive victory when they host the Boston Bruins in two of the four games on the National Hockey League schedule. (ICEHOCKEY-NHL-HIGHLIGHTS/, expect by 0630 GMT/1:30 AM ET, by The Sports Xchange, 400 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, 500 words) (Europe desk editor: Ken Ferris)