The Anaheim Ducks moved three points clear in the race for the Presidents' Trophy in the NHL on Sunday.
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Ricardo Carvalho played down concerns over his knee, claiming he should be fit for Monaco's UEFA Champions League tie against Juventus.
Jordan Allen salvaged three points for Real Salt Lake on Sunday in a dramatic finale against Toronto FC.
Juan Pablo Montoya edged out reigning IndyCar champion Will Power to win the opening race of the season.
The Minnesota Wild moved within a point of the Chicago Blackhawks in the NHL's Central division on Friday.
Stan Wawrinka survived a scare against a player ranked 60 spots below him at the Miami Open on Friday.
Jordi Alba will return to Barcelona on Saturday, after injuring his hamstring in Spain's 1-0 win over Ukraine.
Maccabi Electra missed an opportunity to qualify for the Euroleague quarter-finals on Friday as they lost to Real Madrid.
Australia lost just one match on their way into the Cricket World Cup final. Here is how their tournament unfolded.
Reigning Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton was the only driver who failed to set a time in the first practice session in Malaysia.
Midfielder Joe Allen has hailed a great commitment from his fellow Wales international team-mates ahead of Saturday's match in Israel.
Costa Rica and Paraguay played out a 0-0 draw on Thursday, with both teams producing drab performances in their first match of the year.
Mercedes hope they will not have to replace Lewis Hamilton's engine, after the Briton sat out most of Malaysia's first practice session.
Equalisation is "probably not" right for Formula One, according to back-tracking Red Bull team principal Christian Horner.
Both Steve Mandanda and Karim Benzema conceded Brazil were "superior" as the South Americans cruised past France 3-1 on Thursday.
McLaren's Fernando Alonso has dismissed rumours surrounding his crash in Barcelona last month, after being cleared to race in Malaysia.
Underworked Real Madrid striker Javier Hernandez hopes a stint with Mexico can revitalise his season at club level.
The Philadelphia Flyers kept the Chicago Blackhawks pinned down on Wednesday, while the Dallas Stars claimed a third straight win.
Valtteri Bottas is set to make his 2015 bow in Malaysia after Williams confirmed the Finn has recovered from a back injury.
Denmark striker Nicklas Bendtner's confidence still appears healthy after his hat-trick against the United States on Wednesday.
Austin Krajicek gained revenge on Denis Istomin at the Miami Open on Wednesday, as the locals dominated the ATP 1000 event.
Daniel Ricciardo will have to wait until 2016 for a "race-winning engine" according to Red Bull's manufacturing partner Renault.
Jefferson Farfan hailed the "overwhelming" welcome he received from Schalke fans after returning to the pitch on Saturday.
Filip Forsberg earned a powerplay and converted in overtime to give the Nashville Predators a vital victory in the NHL on Tuesday.
Virat Kohli will happily "exploit" any pressure Australia are feeling when India face the Cricket World Cup co-hosts on Thursday.
Asian Cup runners-up South Korea will begin their rebuild for Russia 2018 qualifying on Friday against Uzbekistan.
Jimmy Walker is relishing a rare extended stint at home but conceded being back brings its own challenges ahead of the Texas Open.
Opening batsman Aaron Finch insisted he is "feeling good" and aiming for "big runs" in Australia's semi-final versus India.
The Ottawa Senators moved into the Eastern Conference's wildcard berths on Monday with a 5-2 win over the San Jose Sharks.
England's attacking focus has convinced David Campese that Stuart Lancaster's men can win the Rugby World Cup.
Manor Marussia team principal John Booth maintained the Formula One strugglers are progressing well ahead of the Malaysian Grand Prix.
Iran will face Chile on Thursday in their first game since their Asian Cup exit, with their opponents looking ahead to the Copa America.
The prospect of another Six Nations near-miss is haunting Ireland skipper Paul O'Connell ahead of Saturday's clash with Scotland.
Orlando City will have to wait at least another fortnight for a maiden MLS home win after going down to Vancouver Whitecaps on Saturday.
The Nashville Predators took advantage of the St Louis Blues' slip-up to claim a share of the lead in the NHL's Central division.
Stuttgart captain Christian Gentner claimed his team's breakthrough win on Saturday put pressure on their relegation-threatened rivals.
New manager Dick Advocaat declared "life goes on" after Adam Johnson made his Sunderland return on Saturday.
Henrik Stenson and Jason Kokrak surged at the Arnold Palmer Invitational in the third round on Saturday.
Australia have replaced injured defender Matthew Spiranovic with Bailey Wright for their upcoming friendlies against Germany and Macedonia.
The world's leading players and pundits could not believe what they were seeing as Martin Guptill smashed a double-century on Saturday.
The one-sided quarter-finals continued at the Cricket World Cup, as Martin Guptill's double-century led New Zealand to victory on Saturday.
Steve Bernier's double helped the New Jersey Devils remain in the hunt for an NHL wildcard spot on Friday.
With hosting rights for the 2026 World Cup to be awarded in just two years, the United States appears to be the front-runner.
Snow forced Philadelphia Union to push their MLS fixture against FC Dallas from Friday to Saturday.
Coach Fernando Santos is convinced Cristiano Ronaldo will be in form to lead Portugal in Euro 2016 qualifying at the end of the month.
Borussia Monchengladbach want to prove themselves against runaway Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich on Sunday.
The Ottawa Senators strengthened their bid for an NHL wildcard slot with a 6-4 triumph over the Boston Bruins.
Athletics Australia does not need to rush its search for a new head coach, according to star hurdler Sally Pearson.
Unai Emery conceded Ever Banega's absence affected Sevilla against Villarreal but applauded their ability to win anyway.
Sally Pearson believes her coach has the blueprint required to see her claim gold at the World Championships in August.
Australia captain Michael Clarke has no plans to quit one-day cricket after the World Cup, despite his persistent injury problems.
The Chicago Blackhawks ended the New York Rangers' five-game winning streak in the NHL on Wednesday.
Captain Michael Clarke has insisted all 15 members of Australia's squad are fit for Friday's Cricket World Cup quarter-final.
Sampdoria have Inter in their sights as they look to continue their drive up the Serie A table on Sunday.
Juventus' strike-partnership deflected the credit to their team-mates after the Italian club's 5-1 aggregate win over Borussia Dortmund.
There is a chance for a rare all-Costa Rican final in the CONCACAF Champions League, with Herediano looking for a maiden appearance.
The Danish Football Association (DBU) has slammed Denmark's players' union for ambushing them in negotiations on national team payments.
The New York Rangers and the Anaheim Ducks both reached 95 points on Sunday to lead the NHL together.
Anna Fenninger and Tina Maze will both aim to strike an early blow in their fight for the World Cup title in the downhill at Meribel.
Team Sky are "back" and ready for a big year according to Richie Porte, who won Paris-Nice on Sunday.
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner should stop complaining and "work hard", according to Mercedes boss Toto Wolff.
Tim Howard claimed he would be "crazy" to talk about leaving Everton, distancing himself from rumours of an MLS move.
Nick Kyrgios won his first match since January on Friday to reach the second round of the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells.
The Anaheim Ducks surged back to top spot in the NHL on Friday, while the Calgary Flames kept pace in the Pacific division.
Wales could still win the 2015 Six Nations, Ireland skipper Paul O'Connell has warned ahead of his team's trip to Cardiff.
The West Indies will not get too clever against United Arab Emirates when they clash in Napier on Sunday.
Despite an ongoing tax fraud case and El Clasico looming, Barcelona coach Luis Enrique insists his team is focused on playing Eibar.
A bizarre own goal from goalkeeper Tyler Deric saw Orlando City complete a classic smash-and-grab away to Houston Dynamo on Friday.
Ryan Harrison ensured Mardy Fish's return to the ATP Tour was not a successful one on Thursday at Indian Wells.
River Plate again missed out on victory in the Copa Libertadores group stage on Thursday, while Libertad claimed top spot in Group Seven.
A stunning third quarter saw Real Madrid crush Alba Berlin 93-62 on Thursday to reach the Euroleague's last eight.
Inter's poor passing and ball control was to blame for their loss at Wolfsburg, according to their coach Roberto Mancini.
The Supreme Court of Victoria ruled Sauber's safety concerns regarding Giedo van der Garde do not warrant denying him a race seat.
The Pittsburgh Penguins held off the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday, while the St Louis Blues claimed top spot in the Central division.
Mikaela Shiffrin and Frida Hansdotter look set to go head-to-head at the FIS Alpine Skiing World Cup in Are, Sweden.
Russia must clean up its act regarding racism if the 2018 World Cup is to go ahead there, according to one of FIFA's vice president.
India's versatile bowling attack has impressed Zimbabwe's Brendan Taylor ahead of Saturday's Cricket World Cup clash.
Bastia are set to play the rest of their home matches in empty stadia after fan trouble marred the club's win over Nice on Saturday.
Captain AB de Villiers missed out on a century as South Africa easily overcame the United Arab Emirates to round off their Pool B campaign.
Cagliari will hope a strong home record against Empoli and a new coach can see them claim their first win since January.
The New York Rangers moved into pole position in the NHL with a 3-1 triumph over the Washington Capitals on Wednesday.
Cesar Meli and Dani Osvaldo led the way as Boca Juniors claimed a third straight win in the Copa Libertadores.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic blamed Chelsea's "babies" for his first-half expulsion in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday.
Everything went to plan for Orica-GreenEDGE on Wednesday as they led sprinter Michael Matthews to a stage win and the yellow jersey.
Uruguay's most-capped player Diego Forlan retired from international football on Thursday.
French boxer Abdelkader Bouhenia labelled compatriot Alexis Vastine "a legend" after the latter was killed in a helicopter crash.
Paris Saint-Germain's coach and captain were blown away by their side's performance against Chelsea on Wednesday.
Kaka upstaged David Villa on Sunday at a sold out Citrus Bowl, scoring a stoppage-time equaliser for Orlando City versus New York City.
New York City struggled with the heat in Florida according to captain David Villa, as they drew their MLS debut game 1-1.
Practice makes perfect has been India's motto as they have belied their reputation for poor fielding at the Cricket World Cup.
Serena Williams will return to the scene of one of the scariest days of her career without long-time hitting partner Sascha Bajin.
Clint Dempsey and Obafemi Martins impressed for the 2014 Supporters' Shield winners, while Kaka shone in Orlando City's MLS debut.
Elias Lindholm notched a hat-trick and Eric Staal claimed four assists as the Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Edmonton Oilers.
Kaka claimed his equaliser in Orlando City's MLS debut was a unique experience in his illustrious career.
Cycling's war on drugs is far from over according to an independent report published by the International Cycling Union.
A birdie putt on the first play-off hole saw Germany's Alex Cejka end his PGA Tour drought at the Puerto Rico Open on Sunday.
Villarreal kept it tight at the top of La Liga, as Atletico Madrid and Valencia missed the chance to reel in the leaders.
England coach Peter Moores refused to discuss Alex Hales ahead of his team's crunch clash with Bangladesh.
Football Federation Australia has confirmed Australia's women's team were subjected to sexist abuse by British military personnel.
Atletico Madrid versus Valencia will not be just another match, according to the former's coach Diego Simeone.
Reigning champion Sebastien Ogier dominated the third day at Rally Mexico, as Jari-Matti Latvala was forced to retire.
A lack of force and alertness saw Wolfsburg slump to a 1-0 defeat at Augsburg on Saturday claimed coach Dieter Hecking.
The St Louis Blues thumped the Toronto Maple Leafs to move closer to Central leaders the Nashville Predators on Saturday.
Jozy Altidore and Sebastian Giovinco led the way as Toronto FC's impressed in their 3-1 win over Vancouver Whitecaps.
The New Zealand Breakers won the 2015 NBL title on Sunday, overcoming the Cairns Taipans in game two.
The top two seeds lost their semi-finals in Monterrey on Saturday, as Caroline Garcia and Timea Bacsinszky advanced to the decider.
Sevilla triumphed in a seven-goal thriller in La Liga on Saturday, while Athletic Bilbao stunned leaders Real Madrid.
Thierry Neuville crashed out of Rally Mexico on Friday after starting the day in front, while Sebastien Ogier increased his lead.
Marseille coach Marcelo Bielsa insisted his side's 6-1 win over Toulouse in Ligue 1 on Friday was "misleading".
Lotus are sending mixed messages ahead of the Australian Grand Prix, with the Formula One opener just over a week away.
Having ended an 11-month stint on the sidelines last week, Jonas Gutierrez's next goal is to earn a new deal with Newcastle United.
It took them until late in the second half but Los Angeles Galaxy began their MLS title defence with a 2-0 win over Chicago Fire.
Co-hosts New Zealand will look to become the first team to five wins at the Cricket World Cup on Sunday against Afghanistan.
Stuttgart captain Christian Gentner saw enough in Friday's draw with Hertha Berlin to convince him his side will avoid relegation.
Rory McIlroy conceded he did the wrong thing by throwing his club into a lake at the WGC-Cadillac Championship on Friday.
Pakistan found some form with the bat but had to work hard to overcome a stubborn United Arab Emirates by 129 runs on Wednesday.
Bangladesh are looking to build some momentum against Scotland as they look ahead to their crunch Cricket World Cup clash with England.
The Dutch Football Association deducted three points from Twente's Eredivisie tally on Wednesday due to financial trouble.
The New Jersey Devils added to the Nashville Predators' pain on Tuesday and the Anaheim Ducks took advantage.
LeBron James surpassed Ray Allen's career points tally on Tuesday as the Cleveland Cavaliers bounced back in the NBA.
Borussia Monchengladbach want to go all the way and win the DFB Pokal, according to coach Lucien Favre.
Australia could have all-rounder James Faulkner back for their Cricket World Cup clash against Afghanistan in Perth.
Wolfsburg expect to be attacked when they visit second-tier club RB Leipzig in the DFB Pokal on Wednesday.
Denmark's upcoming international friendlies are under threat with the local FA and Danish players at odds over a new pay deal.
Injury-prone Australia captain Michael Clarke insisted he is feeling "great" ahead of his second match in five days.
Roma's comeback to earn a 1-1 draw against Juventus on Monday was applauded by coach Rudi Garcia.
Keith Yandle made his New York Rangers debut as they leapfrogged local rivals the Islanders in the NHL's Metropolitan division on Monday.
Hoffenheim coach Markus Gisdol is concerned with increased expectations among fans and the media ahead of Tuesday's DFB Pokal tie.
Andros Townsend is adamant that Tottenham's light schedule will help them qualify for next season's UEFA Champions League.
The Tirreno-Adriatico confirmed on Monday that Alberto Contador, Chris Froome, Nairo Quintana and Vincenzo Nibali will all race in 2015.
Porto forward Cristian Tello dealt a severe blow to Sporting Lisbon's title hopes on Sunday, scoring a hat-trick in his side's win.
Laurent Blanc fired a shot at Paris Saint-Germain's Ligue 1 rivals on Sunday after his side's 1-1 draw with Monaco.
Wolfsburg coach Dieter Hecking was frustrated with his side's first half but hailed their response in their 5-3 win over Werder Bremen.
Brother and sister combo Arielle and Taylor Gold had to settle for silver at the FIS Freestyle Snowboard World Cup on Sunday.
Nico Rosberg is convinced reigning champions Mercedes will "nail it" at the opening race of the Formula One season.
Asamoah Gyan and Omar Abdulrahman both gave Al Ain a boost on Sunday ahead of their AFC Champions League trip to Iran.
Real Madrid's Pepe claimed Villarreal "ran themselves into the ground" to claim a 1-1 draw in La Liga on Sunday.
Real Madrid kept the pressure on Liga ACB leaders Unicaja on Sunday with a victory over Iberostar Tenerife.
Ian Poulter claimed his first 54-hole lead on the PGA Tour on Sunday, as he produced a bogey-free third round at the Honda Classic.
Lahiru Thirimanne became Sri Lanka's youngest World Cup centurion on Sunday as his side defeated England in Wellington.
The Ottawa Senators notched their fifth straight NHL win on Saturday, while the Montreal Canadiens trumped the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Cruzeiro coach Marcelo Oliveira will have a well-rested team at his disposal when they host Huracan in the Copa Libertadores.
Fourth-tier Kickers Offenbach will head into their DFB Pokal last-16 tie with Borussia Monchengladbach light on match practice.
The Anaheim Ducks scored four times in the third period to complete an impressive comeback victory against the Los Angeles Kings.
Zan Kosir of Slovenia and Austria's Julia Dujmovits won their respective parallel giant slalom races in Japan on Saturday.
England cannot wait to prove their critics wrong as they return to Wellington - the scene of their embarrassing loss to New Zealand.
Tottenham need a "nearly perfect" performance to overcome Chelsea in Sunday's League Cup final, according to Mauricio Pochettino.
Marseille coach Marcelo Bielsa took responsibility as his team threw away a two-goal lead against Caen in Ligue 1 on Friday.
Rafael Nadal surged into the semi-finals of the Argentina Open on a one-sided day of action in Buenos Aires.
Caroline Garcia was handed a free pass into the Mexican Open final after Maria Sharapova withdrew with illness on Friday.
Nemanja Bjelica notched a double-double as Fenerbahce Ulker handed CSKA Moscow their first home loss of 2014-15 Euroleague season.
Vitoria Guimaraes claimed their first win in six Primeira Liga matches on Friday, prevailing 1-0 against nine-man Maritimo.
Sao Paulo striker Alexandre Pato continued his scoring spree in his side's 4-0 win over Danubio in the Copa Libertadores on Wednesday.
Two substitutes ensured America won 3-0 at Deportivo Saprissa in the CONCACAF Champions League on Wednesday.
Afghanistan match-winner Samiullah Shenwari was frustrated his team-mates kept throwing their wickets away against Scotland.
Wales flanker Dan Lydiate is convinced skipper Sam Warburton can still improve as he prepares to reach a captaincy milestone.
Reigning champion Grigor Dimitrov was dumped from the Mexican Open on Wednesday, while top seed Kei Nishikori advanced.
South Africa skipper AB de Villiers believes all captains "are under pressure" with over-rates at the Cricket World Cup.
Athletic Bilbao coach Ernesto Valverde hopes his team can build some momentum against Torino in the UEFA Europa League on Thursday.
Celtic manager Ronny Deila has called for an improved defensive performance ahead of his side's UEFA Europa League trip to Inter.
Super-G leader Lindsey Vonn almost did not make it to the FIS Alpine Skiing World Cup event in Bansko, Bulgaria.
Montreal Impact threw away a two-goal lead in their CONCACAF Champions League quarter-final first leg at Pachuca.
Both Luis Enrique and Luis Suarez defended Lionel Messi after the Barcelona striker missed a penalty against Manchester City.
Three division leaders won in the NHL on Tuesday with the Montreal Canadiens increasing their lead in the Atlantic standings.
Zimbabwe fast bowler Tendai Chatara is free to play Pakistan after receiving a reprimand from the ICC for dangerous bowling.
Gustavo Bou scored another hat-trick as Racing Club cruised past Guarani 4-1 in the Copa Libertadores on Tuesday.
Afghanistan pace bowler Mirwais Ashraf will miss his team's Cricket World Cup clash with Scotland due to injury.
Scotland captain Preston Mommsen reckons his side is ready to take the next step at the Cricket World Cup and win a match.
Lobby group New FIFA Now believe FIFA's recommendation that Qatar 2022 be played in November and December "underscores the need for change".
World number one Novak Djokovic was pleased with his ruthlessness in his first outing since triumphing at the Australian Open.
England captain Eoin Morgan hailed Moeen Ali's performance after his side registered their first win of the Cricket World Cup.
Western Sydney Wanderers want to improve the A-League's standing in Asia even more as they look to defend their AFC Champions League title.
The Tampa Bay Lightning missed the chance on Sunday to claim top spot in the Eastern Conference's Atlantic division in the NHL.
On-fire striker Bas Dost conceded there is "a bit of luck involved" in his scoring spree, after he led Wolfsburg to a fourth straight win.
The ICC rubbed salt into South Africa's wounds by fining captain AB De Villiers for a slow over-rate in their 130-run loss to India.
Rudi Garcia claimed it was "normal" for Roma to show fatigue against Verona but blamed a lack of patience for Sunday's 1-1 draw.
The Italian striker brings about controversy by casting aside fill-in captain Jordan Henderson. Fortunately for everyone, Balotelli converts.
Manager Ronny Deila conceded it will be "very, very tough" for Celtic to advance in the UEFA Europa League after their draw with Inter.
Cricket personalities slammed England on Twitter as New Zealand destroyed Eoin Morgan's men at the Cricket World Cup on Friday.
The San Jose Sharks claimed just their third win in February in the NHL, while the Washington Capitals notched three in a row.
An unusual technique to deal with Bolivia's altitude failed to help River Plate as they lost 2-0 to San Jose in the Copa Libertadores.
A pair of PGA Tour old-timers helped each other to the top of the leaderboard at the Northern Trust Open on Thursday.
The Brazilian influence on the Fort Lauderdale Strikers has strengthened with former Flamengo captain Leo Moura joining the NASL club.
The Australian Rugby Union is looking into reports Karmichael Hunt has been charged in relation to a drug trafficking investigation.
Cyclone Marcia has forced Football Federation Australia to postpone Brisbane Roar's hosting of Melbourne Victory on Friday.
Striker Mario Balotelli played down controversy surrounding his penalty in Liverpool's 1-0 win over Besiktas on Thursday.
New Zealand were denied consecutive team sprint gold medals for an illegal change at the UCI Track World Championships on Wednesday.
Jadson starred as Corinthians defeated local rivals Sao Paulo 2-0 in their opening game of the 2015 Copa Libertadores group stages.
New Zealand captain Richie McCaw revealed on Thursday that he is likely to retire after the Rugby World Cup.
Borussia Monchengladbach coach Lucien Favre laughed off suggestions four absentees will weaken UEFA Europa League opponents Sevilla.
Tommy Robredo became the third seed to be dumped from the Rio Open on Wednesday, while Joao Souza maintained a local flavour.
Bayern Munich midfielder Thiago Alcantara is on his way back to Germany for the next stage of his recovery from knee surgery.
Schalke denied striker Klaas-Jan Huntelaar broke his leg in the German club's 2-0 loss to Real Madrid on Wednesday.
Former Team Europe captain Paul McGinley believes Darren Clarke is poised to lead the charge for more Ryder Cup glory in 2016.
Hooker Tom Youngs revealed England are worried about their slow starts after two matches in the 2015 Six Nations.
Bayern Munich coach Pep Guardiola blamed Xabi Alonso's red card for his side's disjointed performance against Shakhtar Donetsk.
Bangladesh captain Mashrafe Mortaza is not bothered that his team has never beaten Afghanistan in a one-day international.
