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Reuters Sports Schedule at 1400 GMT on Wednesday, Feb 15

Reuters sports schedule at 1400 GMT on Wednesday: SOCCER Champions League, last 16 first leg matches (1945) Bayern Munich (Germany) v Arsenal (England) Real Madrid (Spain) v Napoli (Italy) Bayern eye fourth qualification over Arsenal MUNICH - Bayern aim to take the first step towards a fourth qualification out of four Champions League last 16 ties against Arsenal when they meet in the first leg. (SOCCER-CHAMPIONS-BAY-ARS/ (PIX), expect by 2145 GMT/4:45 PM ET, by Karolos Grohmann, 400 words) Unbeaten Napoli to test Real's resolve MADRID - Real Madrid's resolve will be put to the test in their bid to become the first team to retain the Champions League when they face a Napoli side who are unbeaten in all competitions since October. (SOCCER-CHAMPIONS-MAD-NAP/ (PIX), expect by 2145 GMT/4:45 PM ET, by Toby Davis, 400 words) NBA Pacers aim to halt slide as LeBron and company beckon The 29-26 Indiana Pacers, with a playoff spot starting to look in danger after dropping four straight games, seek to get back on track when they visit LeBron James and the East-leading Cleveland Cavaliers in one of 14 games a busy National Basketball Association schedule. (BASKETBALL-NBA-HIGHLIGHTS/, expect by 0700 GMT/2 AM ET, by The Sports Xchange, 900 words) NHL Leafs try to enhance playoff hopes The Toronto Maple Leafs, in a dogfight for a playoff spot in the competitive Eastern Conference, visit the Columbus Blue Jackets (35-15-5) in one of four games on the National Hockey League schedule. (ICEHOCKEY-NHL-HIGHLIGHTS/, expect by 0700 GMT/2 AM ET, by The Sports Xchange, 300 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 editor: Larry King)