Times wires
Friday, May 6, 2011
Hockey
Canada beats u.s. at worlds in shootout
KOSICE, Slovakia — The Oilers' Jordan Eberle and the Blue Jackets' Rick Nash scored in a shootout to lift Canada to a 4-3 victory over the United States in the second round of the world championships Friday.
Canadian goalie James Reimer of the Maple Leafs made 17 saves and stopped the Kings' Jack Johnson and the Thrashers' Blake Wheeler in the shootout.
"It was difficult," Nash said. "They have a good team. They work hard."
The Blues' Ty Conklin made 49 saves in regulation and overtime for the United States. Canada outshot the United States 52-20 in the game, 14-4 in the first period.
"We came up a little short," said the Rangers' Derek Stepan, who had one of the U.S. goals. "But I feel we played pretty well. We played the right game."
Canada is tied with Sweden for the Group F lead with seven points and plays Norway today. The United States has four points with two games left. It faces France in a must-win game today.
In Bratislava, the Wild's Marek Zidlicky and Martin Havlat and the Devils' Patrik Elias scored to lead the defending champion Czech Republic to a 3-2 win over Slovakia and a spot in the quarterfinals. The Czechs on Monday play Russia, which will have the Capitals' Alex Ovechkin, who joins the team after being eliminated from the NHL playoffs by the Lightning.
In other games, Finland prevailed in a shootout to beat Germany 5-4 on a goal by the Wild's Mikko Koivu, and Sweden beat France 4-0.
Tennis
Another Nadal-Federer faceoff set in Madrid
Rafael Nadal set up a Madrid Open showdown with Roger Federer for the third straight year, beating Michael Llodra 6-2, 6-2 in the quarterfinals. Federer beat Robin Soderling 7-6 (7-2), 6-4.
Novak Djokovic stretched his perfect 2011 start to 30 matches, beating David Ferrer 6-4, 4-6, 6-3 to move within 12 wins of John McEnroe's record 42-0 start in 1984. Djokovic faces Thomaz Bellucci, a 7-6 (7-2), 6-3 winner over Tomas Berdych.
In women's play, Julia Goerges beat Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova 6-4, 6-2 to reach the semis. Goerges, who defeated top-ranked Caroline Wozniacki in the third round, faces Victoria Azarenka, a 6-3, 3-6, 6-2 winner over Lucie Safarova.
et cetera
Basketball: Former Gator Nick Calathes had 17 points to lead Panathinaikos past Montepaschi Siena 77-69 and into the Euroleague final in Barcelona, Spain. Panathinaikos plays Maccabi Electra Tel Aviv, which beat Real Madrid 82-63 in the other semifinal.
Track and field: Former FSU sprinter and 2008 Olympic bronze medalist Walter Dix won the 200 meters at the Diamond League opener in Doha, Qatar, in 20.06 seconds, the world's best time this year and a meet record. American Allyson Felix won the 400 in 50.33.
colleges: Former Memphis quarterback Ryan Williams has transferred to Miami. He's a South Florida native and led Miramar High to a state championship in 2009.
soccer: Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho was banned for five Champions League games for accusing Europe's governing body, UEFA, of conspiring to help Barcelona reach the league final in each of the past three seasons. Madrid said it will appeal.
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