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Here are the top sports stories and upcoming coverage plans for Reuters text service as of 10 a.m. ET/2 p.m. GMT. 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

SPORTS RUGBY-UNION-AUSTRALIA-FOLAU

Courts beckon as Folau ponders appeal against sacking SYDNEY - After a statement saying he was deeply saddened by his sacking from Australian rugby and was considering his options on an appeal, Israel Folau's public pronouncements on the matter on Friday were limited to religious posts on social media.

SOCCER-USA-LAG-IBRAHIMOVIC Ibrahimovic banned for violent conduct in LA Galaxy victory

LA Galaxy striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic was handed a two-game ban for violent conduct after he grabbed New York City goalkeeper Sean Johnson by the neck in their 2-0 MLS win last Saturday. ITALY-SOCCER-JUV-ALLEGRI

Emotional Allegri insists the time was right to leave Juventus Coach Massimiliano Allegri said a discussion with Juventus directors about the best way forward for the Serie A champions resulted in the club's decision to part ways with him at the end of the season.

UPCOMING SPORTS

SOCCER-ENGLAND-MCI-WAT/REPORT Soccer - England - FA Cup Final - Manchester City v Watford

Manchester City face Watford in the FA Cup final at Wembley. 18 May 12:00 ET / 16:00 GMT

SOCCER-ITALY-SAS-ROM/REPORT Soccer - Italy - Serie A - Sassuolo v AS Roma

Juventus host Atalanta in a Serie A match 18 May 14:30 ET / 18:30 GMT

SOCCER-WORLDCUP-CAN-MEX/ Soccer-Canada host Mexico in send off friendly ahead of World Cup

Canada hosts Mexico in a send off friendly as they wrap up preparations for the Women's World Cup in France. 18 May 18:30 ET / 22:30 GMT

SOCCER-FRANCE-LYO-CAE/REPORT Soccer - Ligue 1 wrap

Lyon look to secure a Champions League spot against Caen as PSG celebrate their Ligue 1 title against Dijon 18 May 15:00 ET / 19:00 GMT

SOCCER-SPAIN-REV-VAL/REPORT Soccer - Real Valladolid v Valencia

Valencia visit Real Valladolid in their final game of the season knowing a win will guarantee them fourth place in La Liga and a place in next season's Champions League. 18 May 10:15 ET / 14:15 GMT

SOCCER-PORTUGAL-SLB/ (TV) POSSIBLE ONLY Soccer - Portugal - Primeira Liga - Benfica celebrate league title

Benfica players and supporters celebrate winning the league title should they clinch it on the final day against Santa Clara. 18 May 18:00 ET / 22:00 GMT

SOCCER-BRAZIL-AMN-FLA/REPORT (PIX) Soccer - Brasileiro Championship - Atletico Mineiro v Flamengo

Brasileiro Championship - Atletico Mineiro v Flamengo 18 May 20:30 ET / 00:30 GMT

SOCCER-BRAZIL-PAL-STS/REPORT (PIX) Soccer - Brasileiro Championship - Palmeiras v Santos

Brasileiro Championship - Palmeiras v Santos 18 May 20:30 ET / 00:30 GMT

SOCCER-AUSTRALIA/FINAL Soccer - A-League final - Perth Glory v Sydney FC

Perth Glory, who topped the table at the end of the regular season, bid for their maiden A-League title against three-times champions Sydney FC at the new state-of-the-art Perth Stadium. 19 May 04:30 ET / 08:30 GMT

SOCCER-AUSTRALIA/FINAL Soccer - A-League final - Perth Glory v Sydney FC

Perth Glory, who topped the table at the end of the regular season, bid for their maiden A-League title against three-times champions Sydney FC at the new state-of-the-art Perth Stadium. 19 May 04:30 ET / 08:30 GMT

SOCCER-CAFCONFED-BRK-ZSC/REPORT (PIX) Soccer - African Confederations Cup - RS Berkane v Zamalek

RS Bekrane of Morocco host Egypt's Zamalek in the first leg of the African Confederations Cup final. 19 May

SOCCER-SPAIN-MAD-BET/REPORT Soccer - Spain - La Liga - Real Madrid v Real Betis

Real Madrid host Real Betis in their final La Liga game of the season. 19 May 06:00 ET / 10:00 GMT

SOCCER-WORLDCUP-CMR/ (PIX) Soccer - FIFA Women's World Cup - Player Profile - Gaelle Enganamouit

Cameroon’s most distinguished footballer Gaelle Enganamouit is in a race against time to get fit for the Women’s World Cup, which kicks off in France next month. 19 May 01:00 ET / 05:00 GMT

RUGBY-UNION-SUPER/STORMERS (PIX) Rugby Union - Super Rugby - Stormers v Crusaders

Under pressure Stormers look to lift themselves off the bottom of the South African conference but face a formidable foe in the Crusaders, who have lost only one of their 12 outings this season. 18 May 13:00 ET / 17:00 GMT

GOLF-PGACHAMP/ (PIX) (TV) Golf - PGA Championship final round

A major champion will be crowned in the final round at Bethpage Black. 19 May 08:00 ET / 12:00 GMT

CYCLING-GIRO/ (PIX) (TV) Cycling - Giro d'Italia

Stage nine of the Giro d'Italia is a 34.8-kilometre individual time trial from Riccione to San Marino. 19 May 07:15 ET / 11:15 GMT

MOTOR-MOTOGP-FRANCE/ (PIX) (TV) Motorcycling - MotoGP - French Grand Prix

Le Mans hosts the French Grand Prix - the fifth race of the MotoGP season. 19 May 08:00 ET / 12:00 GMT

TENNIS-ROME/ (PIX) (TV) Tennis - WTA Premier 5 - Italian Open

Action from the final of the Italian Open - a WTA Premier 5 tournament. 19 May 05:00 ET / 09:00 GMT

TENNIS-ROME/ (PIX) (TV) Tennis - ATP 1000 - Italian Open

Action from the final of the Italian Open - an ATP World Tour Masters 1000 event in Rome. 19 May 05:00 ET / 09:00 GMT

CRICKET-ODI-ENG-PAK/ (PIX) Cricket - Fifth One Day International - England v Pakistan

Headingley hosts the fifth one day international between England and Pakistan. 19 May 06:00 ET / 10:00 GMT