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Hockey. NHL. Regular season. “Detroit” – “Pittsburgh” – 3:1, “Montreal” – “Ottawa” – 0:2, “Los Angeles” – “Colorado” – 4:3.
Detroit's match with Pittsburgh, the main character of which was the scorer of the double against the Penguins, Henrik Zetterberg, ended in a fight. After the final siren, Pittsburgh captain Sidney Crosby actively pushed Zetterberg in the back, and it all ended in a brawl, in which Detroit goalkeeper Jimmy Howard also took part. The referees quickly separated the conflicting players, but since fights after matches are prohibited in the NHL, penalties may be applied to the hockey players.
Nevertheless, Detroit was pleased with the match with Pittsburgh. “This was our best game this year. We can be proud of ourselves for taking another step towards our goal of the playoffs,” said Wings head coach Mike Babcock. Detroit has 85 points after 72 matches and is in eighth place in the Western Conference. The Red Wings' closest pursuer, Calgary, is four points behind.
Eriksson leads the Ivorians
Swedish coach Sven Goran Eriksson will lead the Ivory Coast team at the 2010 World Cup. The leadership of the Ivorian federation confirmed that a short-term contract had been concluded with the eminent specialist, as well as the fact that this post was initially offered to the head coach of the Russian national team, Guus Hiddink. However, the Dutchman was unable to agree with the RFU on early termination of the contract on mutually beneficial terms and, apparently, will be considered the head coach of the Russian national team until July, when his agreement expires.
The tournament in South Africa will be the third World Championship in Eriksson's coaching career. Previously, in 2002 and 2006, he brought the England team to the world championships, with which he reached the quarterfinals. In addition, the Swedish specialist managed the Mexican national team from June 3, 2008 to April 2, 2009, and most recently worked as the sporting director of Notts County.
Golden State changes ownership
Basketball. NBA. Regular season. “Philadelphia” – “Orlando” – 93:109, “New Jersey” – “Miami” – 89:99, “Chicago” – “Houston” – 98:88, “Milwaukee” – “ Atlanta - 98:95, Minnesota - Toronto - 100:106, New Orleans - Dallas - 115:99, Oklahoma - San Antonio - 96:99, “Utah” – “Boston” – 110:97, “Sacramento” – “Memphis” – 85:102, “Golden State” – “Phoenix” – 131:133.
The outsider of the Western Conference, Golden State, will soon change its owner. The club is officially up for sale, and businessman Larry Ellison, who runs Oracle Corp., is set to buy it. Two months ago, he already attempted to gain control of the team, but NBA rules did not allow the businessman to buy out the club at that moment.