James Neal and Jarome Iginla each scored twice as the Pittsburgh Penguins moved to the brink of the Eastern Conference Finals with a 7-3 rout of the Ottawa Senators.
Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos believes Gareth Bale is “in the right mould” to be a star player at the Bernabeu should he ever sign for the Spanish giants.
Michael Carberry continued his excellent form in the Yorkshire Bank 40 as holders Hampshire extended their lead at the top of Group B with a nine-wicket victory against Lancashire in Southampton.
Thanasis Papazoglou’s agent has told Sky Sports that the Greek striker is prepared to consider a move to England amid reports Charlton Athletic have shown an interest.
Sussex’s Steve Magoffin took 8-20, the best bowling performance of his career, as Somerset were routed for just 76 on the opening day of the County Championship game at Horsham.
Jim Allenby hit an unbeaten 138 as Glamorgan dominated the second day of their LV= County Championship Division Two clash with Leicestershire at Grace Road.
The new ball proved more of a threat in the evening than the morning at Chester-le-Street as Division One leaders Middlesex replied to Durham’s 259 by slipping to 11-2.
Giovanni Visconti claimed his second win in three stages and the Movistar team’s third victory in a row at the Giro d’Italia with another superb solo ride on stage 17.