Reuters Sports Schedule at 1400 GMT on Thursday, Sept 29

Reuters sports schedule at 1400 GMT on Thursday (times GMT): GOLF Ryder Cup Pairings to be announced on eve of 41st Ryder Cup CHASKA, Minnesota - United States captain Davis Love III and his European counterpart Darren Clarke announce their Ryder Cup pairings for the opening foursomes matches at Hazeltine National. Masters champion Danny Willett of England and long-hitting American Dustin Johnson, who won this year's U.S. Open, are among those holding news conferences. (GOLF-RYDER/ (PIX, TV, GRAPHICS), expect throughout, by Larry Fine, Mark Lamport-Stokes and Tony Jimenez, 400 words) Jacklin explains how to take on Hazeltine CHASKA, Minnesota - Tony Jacklin, Europe's most decorated Ryder Cup captain, gives Reuters an insight into the demands of this week's Hazeltine National course, scene of the Englishman's seven-stroke victory at the 1970 U.S. Open. (GOLF-RYDER/JACKLIN (INTERVIEW, TV, PIX), expect by 1800 GMT/2 PM ET, by Tony Jimenez, 600 words) Ryder Cup first tee a forever moment CHASKA, Minnesota - It is an individualist game at its core, yet some of golf's most vivid moments come from the Ryder Cup and the first tee of the preeminent team competition in the sport. (GOLF-RYDER/TEE (FEATURE, PIX), expect by 1900 GMT/3 PM ET, by Larry Fine, 700 words) Palmer tributes planned for Ryder Cup opening ceremony The 41st edition of the Ryder Cup will be officially launched in a formal ceremony at Hazeltine National where tributes are being planned to honour the late Arnold Palmer, who died on Sunday at the age of 87 because of heart complications. (GOLF-RYDER/CEREMONY (PIX TV, GRAPHICS), expect by 2300 GMT/7 PM ET, by Mark Lamport-Stokes, 400 words) SOCCER Barnsley sack assistant coach Wright over bung allegations LONDON - English second tier club Barnsley have sacked assistant head coach Tommy Wright after allegations in the Daily Telegraph that he accepted a cash "bung" of 5,000 pounds ($6,511.00). (SOCCER-ENGLAND-CORRUPTION/BARNSLEY, moved, 200 words) Premier League We bring you the latest news ahead of this weekend's fixtures as well manager and player briefings after the weekend's Premier League matches. (SOCCER-ENGLAND-CLUB/ expect throughout, 300 words) Europa League LONDON - Manchester United, playing in the Europa League group stage for the first time, will hope to rebound from their opening defeat to Feyenoord when they face Ukrainian side Zorya. (SOCCER-EUROPA/, expect by 2000 GMT/4 PM ET, by Toby Davis, 600 words) RUGBY Rugby Championship (round five) South Africa v Australia South Africa, Australia both seek improvement PRETORIA - A disappointing year for both South Africa and Australia will take an even bigger dip for the team that finishes on the losing end of the Rugby Championship tussle between the pair at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday. (RUGBY UNION-CHAMPIONSHIP/SAFRICA (PREVIEW), expect by 1500 GMT/11 AM ET, 400 words) We will also move a match factbox (RUGBY UNION-CHAMPIONSHIP/SAFRICA (FACTBOX) Argentina v New Zealand, Buenos Aires Pumas build on their belief they can one day beat All Blacks BUENOS AIRES - Argentina are still looking for their first victory over New Zealand going into Saturday's 24th meeting between the teams but an encouraging first 50 minutes in their last test in Hamilton three weeks ago suggests they are getting closer. (RUGBY UNION-CHAMPIONSHIP/ARGENTINA (PREVIEW, expect by 2100 GMT/5:00 PM ET, 400 words) We will also move a match factbox (RUGBY UNION-CHAMPIONSHIP/ARGENTINA (FACTBOX) ICE HOCKEY Canada, Team Europe clash in pivotal Game Two TORONTO - Undefeated Canada will try to clinch the World Cup of Hockey when they battle Team Europe in a pivotal Game Two of the best-of-three final. (ICEHOCKEY-WORLDCUP/ (PIX), expect by 0345 GMT/11:45 PM ET, by Steve Keating, 400 words) NFL Bengals try to find their bite The Cincinnati Bengals (1-2) are warm favorites, despite having lost two in a row, as they seek to get back to winning ways against a Miami Dolphins (1-2) team that has also made a slow start to the season. (NFL-BENGALS/, expect by 0500 GMT/1 AM ET, by The Sports Xchange, 400 words) BASEBALL Giants face Rockies as wildcard race comes down to wire Right-hander Johnny Cueto (17-5) is scheduled to take the mound for San Francisco Giants against the Colorado Rockies in one of 12 games on the Major League Baseball schedule. The Giants badly need victory as they vie with the New York Mets and St. Louis Cardinals for the two wildcard playoff berths in the National League. (BASEBALL-HIGHLIGHTS/, expect by 0600 GMT/2 AM ET, by The Sports Xchange, 700 words) (Europe duty editor: Pritha Sarkar)