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Here are the top sports stories and upcoming coverage plans for Reuters text service as of 2 p.m. GMT/9 a.m. ET. For a full schedule of news and events, go to our editorial calendar on Reuters Connect https://www.reutersconnect.com/planning or on Media Express http://mediaexpress.reuters.com/planning-tools/calendar. TOP STORIES

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LeBron gets emotional after passing MJ in career points LeBron James reflected emotionally on his life and career after passing Michael Jordan to move into fourth place on the NBA career scoring list on Wednesday night.

BASKETBALL-NBA-HOU-HARDEN/ Rocket man Harden makes his point as all-time offensive weapon

James Harden is dribbling his way to one of the most prolific offensive seasons in NBA history but it’s probably fair to say that no one saw it coming. TENNIS-INDIANWELLS/FEDERER

Family will remain priority post retirement, says Federer Roger Federer is looking forward to having more freedom and more time with his family when he eventually leaves behind the sport he has dominated, the Swiss master said on Wednesday.

UPCOMING BUSINESS / ECONOMICS

PARKEN SPORT-M&A/ Colorful billionaire aims for Champions League honor with FC Copenhagen investment

Danish billionaire Lars Seier Christensen, new major shareholder in FC Copenhagen-owner Parken Sport & Entertainment, says is he ready to spend more of his fortune in new signings as he aims to make the soccer club a mainstay in the Champions League. 7 Mar 10:00 ET / 15:00 GMT

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Soccer - Europa League - Chelsea v Dynamo Kiev Round up of the.Europa League last 16 encounters

7 Mar 15:00 ET / 20:00 GMT SOCCER-EUROPA-REN-ARS/ (PIX)

Soccer - Europa League - Rennes v Arsenal Round up of the.Europa League last 16 encounters

7 Mar 12:55 ET / 17:55 GMT TENNIS-INDIANWELLS/ (PIX) (TV)

Tennis - ATP 1000 - BNP Paribas Open The ATP hosts its first World Tour Masters 1000 event of the season in Indian Wells, California. Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal all feature.

7 Mar 14:00 ET / 19:00 GMT MOTOR-RALLY-MEXICO/ (TV)

World Rally Championship - Rally Mexico Action from the shakedown for the Rally Mexico - the third round of the World Rally Championship.

7 Mar 10:00 ET / 15:00 GMT TENNIS-INDIANWELLS/

Tennis - WTA Premier - BNP Paribas Open The WTA hosts a Premier Mandatory event in Indian Wells, California.

7 Mar 14:00 ET / 19:00 GMT SOCCER-GERMANY-SGE-INT/ (PIX)

Soccer - Europa League - Eintracht Frankfurt v Inter Milan Round up of the.Europa League last 16 encounters

7 Mar 12:55 ET / 17:55 GMT CRICKET-ODI-IND-AUS/

Cricket - India v Australia - Third ODI India play Australia in the third of five ODI matches in Ranchi.

8 Mar 03:00 ET / 08:00 GMT RUGBY UNION-SUPER/

Super Rugby - Week Four Super Rugby week four.

8 Mar 01:30 ET / 06:30 GMT MOTOR-F1-SEASON/

Motor racing-Formula One season preview package The final part of our F1 preview package includes a look at McLaren and Williams, a story on Australian Daniel Ricciardo and an overall preview.

8 Mar RUGBY-UNION-NATIONS-ENG-ITA/ (PIX)

Rugby Union - Six Nations Championship - England training & news conference Jonny May looks back to England's Wales defeat and ahead to Saturday's match against Italy.

8 Mar 05:00 ET / 10:00 GMT MOTOR-F1-SEASON/PREVIEW (TV)

Motor racing - Formula One - 2019 Season Preview A look ahead to the new Formula One season which will begin in Melbourne on March 17.

8 Mar 05:00 ET / 10:00 GMT GOLF-PALMER/ (TV)

Golf - PGA Tour - Arnold Palmer Invitational Round two of the Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill in Orlando. Rory McIlroy is the defending champion.

8 Mar 07:30 ET / 12:30 GMT SOCCER-ENGLAND-WAT/DEULOFEU (PIX)

Soccer - Interview with Watford forward Gerard Deulofeu An exclusive interview with Watford forward Gerard Deulofeu ahead of a reunion with his first coach Pep Guardiola against Manchester City on Saturday and a crucial FA Cup quarter-final tie with Crystal Palace.

8 Mar 08:00 ET / 13:00 GMT