<< | April 2012 | >> | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa |
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 |
15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 |
22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 |
29 | 30 | |||||
Current sporting seasons
edit- NBA
- NCAA Division I men
- NCAA Division I women
- Euroleague
- EuroLeague Women
- Eurocup
- EuroChallenge
- ASEAN Basketball League
- Australien
- Frankreich
- Deutschland
- Griechenland
- Israel
- Italien
- Philippinen
- Russland
- Spanien
- Türkei
- National teams competitions
- International clubs competitions
- UEFA (Europe) Champions League
- UEFA Europa League
- UEFA Women's Champions League
- Copa Libertadores (South America)
- CONCACAF (North & Central America) Champions League
- OFC (Oceania) Champions League
- Domestic (national) competitions
- National Hockey League
- Kontinental Hockey League
- Czech Extraliga
- Elitserien
- Canadian Hockey League:
- NCAA Division I men
- NCAA Division I women
- Heineken Cup
- Amlin Challenge Cup
- Aviva Premiership
- RaboDirect Pro12
- LV= Cup
- Top 14
- Sevens World Series
- International clubs competitions
Days of the month
editApril 30, 2012 (Monday)
edit- Men's Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Kakamigahara, Japan, matchday 3:
- Österreich 2–1 Tschechische Republik
- Brasilien 0–11 Japan
- China 2–5 Südafrika
April 29, 2012 (Sunday)
edit- World Rally Championship:
- Rally Argentina: (1) Sébastien Loeb (FRA) (Citroën DS3 WRC) (2) Mikko Hirvonen (FIN) (Citroën DS3 WRC) (3) Mads Østberg (NOR) (Ford Fiesta RS WRC)
- Loeb wins his 70th rally.
- Rally Argentina: (1) Sébastien Loeb (FRA) (Citroën DS3 WRC) (2) Mikko Hirvonen (FIN) (Citroën DS3 WRC) (3) Mads Østberg (NOR) (Ford Fiesta RS WRC)
- UCI World Tour:
- Tour de Romandie, stage 5: (1) Bradley Wiggins (GBR) (Team Sky) (2) Andrew Talansky (USA) (Garmin–Barracuda) (3) Richie Porte (AUS) (Team Sky)
- Final general classification: Wiggins Talansky Rui Costa (POR) (Movistar Team)
- UCI World Tour standings (after 14 of 28 races): (1) Tom Boonen (BEL) (Omega Pharma–Quick-Step) 366 points (2) Vincenzo Nibali (ITA) (Liquigas–Cannondale) 272 (3) Samuel Sánchez (ESP) (Euskaltel–Euskadi) 252
- Final general classification: Wiggins Talansky Rui Costa (POR) (Movistar Team)
- Tour de Romandie, stage 5: (1) Bradley Wiggins (GBR) (Team Sky) (2) Andrew Talansky (USA) (Garmin–Barracuda) (3) Richie Porte (AUS) (Team Sky)
- Women's Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Kakamigahara, Japan, matchday 3:
- Chile 0–0 Japan
- Österreich 0–5 Aserbaidschan
- Weißrussland 2–2 Malaysia
- PGA Tour:
- Zurich Classic of New Orleans in New Orleans, United States:
- Winner: Jason Dufner (USA) 269 PO (−19)
- Dufner wins his first PGA title.
- Winner: Jason Dufner (USA) 269 PO (−19)
- Zurich Classic of New Orleans in New Orleans, United States:
- European Tour:
- Ballantine's Championship in Icheon, Südkorea:
- Winner: Bernd Wiesberger (AUT) 270 (–18)
- Wiesberger wins his first European Tour title.
- Winner: Bernd Wiesberger (AUT) 270 (–18)
- Ballantine's Championship in Icheon, Südkorea:
- LPGA Tour:
- Mobile Bay LPGA Classic in Mobile, Alabama, United States:
- Winner: Stacy Lewis (USA) 271 (–17)
- Lewis wins her second LPGA Tour title.
- Winner: Stacy Lewis (USA) 271 (–17)
- Mobile Bay LPGA Classic in Mobile, Alabama, United States:
- MotoGP:
- Spanish Grand Prix in Jerez, Spain (ESP unless stated):
- Moto GP: (1) Casey Stoner (AUS) (Honda) (2) Jorge Lorenzo (Yamaha) (3) Dani Pedrosa (Honda)
- Moto2: (1) Pol Espargaró (Kalex) (2) Marc Márquez (Suter) (3) Thomas Lüthi (SWI) (Suter)
- Moto3: (1) Romano Fenati (ITA) (FTR–Honda) (2) Luis Salom (Kalex–KTM) (3) Sandro Cortese (GER) (KTM)
- Spanish Grand Prix in Jerez, Spain (ESP unless stated):
- ATP World Tour:
- Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell in Barcelona, Spain:
- Final: Rafael Nadal (ESP) def. David Ferrer (ESP) 7–6 (1), 7–5
- Nadal wins his 7th Barcelona Open title and his 48th ATP title.
- Final: Rafael Nadal (ESP) def. David Ferrer (ESP) 7–6 (1), 7–5
- BRD Năstase Țiriac Trophy in Bucharest, Rumänien:
- Final: Gilles Simon (FRA) def. Fabio Fognini (ITA) 6–4, 6–3
- Simon wins his 3rd Bucharest Open title and his 10th ATP title.
- Final: Gilles Simon (FRA) def. Fabio Fognini (ITA) 6–4, 6–3
- Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell in Barcelona, Spain:
- WTA Tour:
- Porsche Tennis Grand Prix in Stuttgart, Germany:
- Final: Maria Sharapova (RUS) def. Victoria Azarenka (BLR) 6–1, 6–4
- Sharapova wins her 25th WTA title.
- Final: Maria Sharapova (RUS) def. Victoria Azarenka (BLR) 6–1, 6–4
- Grand Prix SAR La Princesse Lalla Meryem in Fes, Marokko;
- Final: Kiki Bertens (NED) def. Laura Pous Tió (ESP) 7–5, 6–0
- Bertens wins her first WTA title.
- Final: Kiki Bertens (NED) def. Laura Pous Tió (ESP) 7–5, 6–0
- Porsche Tennis Grand Prix in Stuttgart, Germany:
April 28, 2012 (Saturday)
edit- Sprint Cup Series:
- Capital City 400 in Richmond, Virginia: (1) Kyle Busch (Toyota; Joe Gibbs Racing) (2) Dale Earnhardt Jr. (Chevrolet; Hendrick Motorsports) (3) Tony Stewart (Chevrolet; Stewart-Haas Racing)
- Men's Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Kakamigahara, Japan, matchday 2:
- Südafrika 6–2 Tschechische Republik
- Brasilien 0–8 China
- Japan 4–1 Österreich
April 27, 2012 (Friday)
edit- Nationwide Series:
- Virginia 529 College Savings 250 in Richmond, Virginia: (1) Kurt Busch (Toyota; Kyle Busch Motorsports) (2) Denny Hamlin (Toyota; Joe Gibbs Racing) (3) Kevin Harvick (Chevrolet; Richard Childress Racing)
- Women's Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Kakamigahara, Japan, matchday 2:
- Aserbaidschan 3–0 Weißrussland
- Japan 8–0 Malaysia
- Österreich 0–3 Chile
April 26, 2012 (Thursday)
edit- Men's Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Kakamigahara, Japan, matchday 1:
- China 1–0 Österreich
- Japan 6–0 Tschechische Republik
- Südafrika 11–1 Brasilien
- UEFA Europa League semi-finals, second leg (first leg scores in parentheses):
- Valencia 0–1 (2–4) Atlético Madrid. Atlético Madrid win 5–2 on aggregate.
- Athletic Bilbao 3–1 (1–2) Sporting CP. Athletic Bilbao win 4–3 on aggregate.
April 25, 2012 (Wednesday)
edit- Women's Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Kakamigahara, Japan, matchday 1:
- Chile 1–3 Weißrussland
- Japan 7–0 Österreich
- Aserbaidschan 4–0 Malaysia
- UEFA Champions League semi-finals, second leg (first leg score in parentheses): Real Madrid 2–1 (a.e.t.) (1–2) Bayern Munich. 3–3 on aggregate; Bayern Munich win 3–1 on penalties.
- AFC Cup group stage Matchday 5:
- Group A:
- Al-Suwaiq 1–5 Al-Qadsia
- Al-Ittihad 1–4 Al-Faisaly
- Group B:
- Al-Oruba 4–1 East Bengal
- Kazma 1–2 Arbil
- Group E:
- Al-Zawra'a 2–1 Al-Shorta
- Safa 1–0 Al-Tilal
- Group F:
- Group A:
- CONCACAF Champions League Finals second leg (first leg score in parentheses): Santos Laguna 2–1 (0–2) Monterrey. Monterrey win 3–2 on aggregate.
- Monterrey win the title for the second time.
- Copa Libertadores Round of 16, first leg:
- Internacional 0–0 Fluminense
- Bolívar 2–1 Santos
- UEFA Women's Euro 2013 qualifying:
April 24, 2012 (Tuesday)
edit- UEFA Champions League semi-finals, second leg (first leg score in parentheses): Barcelona 2–2 (0–1) Chelsea. Chelsea win 3–2 on aggregate.
- AFC Cup group stage, matchday 5:
- Group C:
- VB 0–1 Al-Ahed
- Al-Ettifaq 2–2 Al-Kuwait
- Group D:
- Salgaocar 3–1 Al-Oruba
- Al-Wehdat 3–1 Neftchi Farg'ona
- Group G:
- Chonburi 1–0 Yangon United
- Citizen 1–2 Home United
- Group H:
- Group C:
April 23, 2012 (Monday)
editApril 22, 2012 (Sunday)
edit- Formula One:
- Bahrain Grand Prix in Sakhir, Bahrain: (1) Sebastian Vettel (GER) (Red Bull–Renault) (2) Kimi Räikkönen (FIN) (Lotus-Renault) (3) Romain Grosjean (FRA) (Lotus-Renault)
- Sprint Cup Series:
- STP 400 in Kansas City, Kansas: (1) Denny Hamlin (Toyota; Joe Gibbs Racing) (2) Martin Truex Jr. (Toyota; Michael Waltrip Racing) (3) Jimmie Johnson (Chevrolet; Hendrick Motorsports)
- UCI World Tour:
- Liège–Bastogne–Liège: Maxim Iglinsky (KAZ) (Astana) Vincenzo Nibali (ITA) (Liquigas–Cannondale) Enrico Gasparotto (ITA) (Astana)
- UCI World Tour standings (after 13 of 28 races): (1) Tom Boonen (BEL) (Omega Pharma–Quick-Step) 366 points (2) Nibali 272 (3) Samuel Sánchez (ESP) (Euskaltel–Euskadi) 252
- Liège–Bastogne–Liège: Maxim Iglinsky (KAZ) (Astana) Vincenzo Nibali (ITA) (Liquigas–Cannondale) Enrico Gasparotto (ITA) (Astana)
- Show Jumping World Cup:
- World Cup Final in 's-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands: Rich Fellers (USA) on Flexible Steve Guerdat (SUI) on Nino des Buissonnets Pius Schwizer (SUI) on Ulysse & Carlina
- PGA Tour:
- Valero Texas Open in San Antonio:
- Winner: Ben Curtis (USA) 280 (−8)
- Curtis wins his fourth PGA Tour title.
- Winner: Ben Curtis (USA) 280 (−8)
- Valero Texas Open in San Antonio:
- European Tour:
- Volvo China Open in Tianjin, China:
- Winner: Branden Grace (RSA) 267 (−21)
- Grace wins his third European Tour title.
- Winner: Branden Grace (RSA) 267 (−21)
- Volvo China Open in Tianjin, China:
- World U18 Championship:
- Bronze medal game: Finnland 4–5 Kanada
- Final: Schweden 0–7 Vereinigte Staaten
- The United States win their fourth consecutive title, and their seventh overall.
- ATP World Tour:
- Monte-Carlo Masters:
- Final: Rafael Nadal (ESP) def. Novak Djokovic (SRB) 6–3, 6–1
- Nadal wins in Monte Carlo for the eighth successive year, winning his 20th Masters 1000 title and his 47th ATP Tour title.
- Final: Rafael Nadal (ESP) def. Novak Djokovic (SRB) 6–3, 6–1
- Monte-Carlo Masters:
- WTA Tour:
- Fed Cup semifinals:
- Russland 2–3 Serbien
- Ana Ivanovic (SRB) def. Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova (GER) 3–6, 6–0, 6–3
- Jelena Janković (SRB) def. Svetlana Kuznetsova (RUS) 6–1, 6–4
- Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova/Elena Vesnina (RUS) def. Aleksandra Krunić/Bojana Jovanovski (SRB) 6–4, 6–0
- Italien 1–4 Tschechische Republik
- Petra Kvitová (CZE) def. Francesca Schiavone (ITA) 6–4, 7–6(1)
- Sara Errani (ITA) def. Andrea Hlaváčková (CZE) 2–6, 6–2, 6–2
- Andrea Hlaváčková/Lucie Hradecká (CZE) def. Sara Errani/Flavia Pennetta (ITA) 6–5 retired
- Russland 2–3 Serbien
- Fed Cup semifinals:
April 21, 2012 (Saturday)
edit- Major League Baseball: Chicago White Sox 4, Seattle Mariners 0
- White Sox pitcher Philip Humber throws the 21st perfect game in Major League Baseball history; the first since Roy Halladay on May 29, 2010.
- Dressage World Cup:
- World Cup Final in 's-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands: Adelinde Cornelissen (NED) on Parzival Helen Langehanenberg (GER) on Damon Hill NRW Valentina Truppa (ITA) on Eremo del Castegno
- LPGA Tour:
- LPGA Lotte Championship in Kapolei, Hawaii:
- Winner: Ai Miyazato (JPN) 276 (−12)
- Miyazato wins her eighth LPGA Tour title.
- Winner: Ai Miyazato (JPN) 276 (−12)
- LPGA Lotte Championship in Kapolei, Hawaii:
- UFC 145 in Atlanta, Georgia, United States (USA unless stated):
- Lightweight bout: Mark Bocek (CAN) def. John Alessio (CAN) via unanimous decision (30–27, 29–28, 30–27)
- Featherweight bout: Eddie Yagin def. Mark Hominick (CAN) via split decision (29–28, 28–29, 29–28)
- Bantamweight bout: Michael McDonald def. Miguel Torres via KO (punches)
- Heavyweight bout: Ben Rothwell def. Brendan Schaub via KO (punches)
- Welterweight bout: Rory MacDonald (CAN) def. Che Mills (ENG) via TKO (punches)
- Light Heavyweight Championship bout: Jon Jones (c) def. Rashad Evans via unanimous decision (49–46, 49–46, 50–45)
- WTA Tour:
- Fed Cup semifinals:
- Russland 1–1 Serbien
- Jelena Janković (SRB) def. Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova (RUS) 6–4, 6–3
- Svetlana Kuznetsova (RUS) def. Ana Ivanovic (SRB) 6–2, 2–6, 6–4
- Italien 0–2 Tschechische Republik
- Lucie Šafářová (CZE) def. Francesca Schiavone (ITA) 7–6(3), 6–1
- Petra Kvitová (CZE) def. Sara Errani (ITA) 6–4, 6–3
- Russland 1–1 Serbien
- Fed Cup semifinals:
April 20, 2012 (Friday)
edit- Major League Baseball: Cincinnati Reds 9, Chicago Cubs 4
- The Reds become the sixth franchise to record 10,000 wins in Major League Baseball.
- World U18 Championship Semifinals in Brno, Tschechische Republik:
- Schweden 7–3 Finnland
- Vereinigte Staaten 2–1 Kanada
- Women's Olympic Games Qualification Tournament Quarter-finals in Trieste, Italy (winners qualify for the Olympic Games):
- Ungarn 18–5 Kasachstan
- Russland 7–6 Kanada
- Spanien 9–7 Griechenland
- Italien 7–6 Niederlande
April 19, 2012 (Thursday)
edit- UEFA Europa League semi-finals, first leg:
- 2012 Copa Libertadores second stage, final matchday (teams in bold advance to the Round of 16):
- Group 1:
- Juan Aurich 1–0 Internacional
- Santos 2–0 The Strongest
- Standings: Santos 13 points, Internacional 8, The Strongest 7, Juan Aurich 6.
- Group 8:
- Universidad de Chile 2–1 Atlético Nacional
- Peñarol 4–2 Godoy Cruz
- Standings: Universidad de Chile 13 points, Atlético Nacional 11, Godoy Cruz 5, Peñarol 4.
- Group 1:
April 18, 2012 (Wednesday)
edit- UCI World Tour:
- La Flèche Wallonne: Joaquim Rodríguez (ESP) (Team Katusha) Michael Albasini (SUI) (GreenEDGE) Philippe Gilbert (BEL) (BMC Racing Team)
- UCI World Tour standings (after 12 of 28 races): (1) Tom Boonen (BEL) (Omega Pharma–Quick-Step) 366 points (2) Peter Sagan (SVK) (Liquigas–Cannondale) 229 (3) Rodríguez & Samuel Sánchez (ESP) (Euskaltel–Euskadi) 222
- La Flèche Wallonne: Joaquim Rodríguez (ESP) (Team Katusha) Michael Albasini (SUI) (GreenEDGE) Philippe Gilbert (BEL) (BMC Racing Team)
- UCI Women's Road World Cup:
- UEFA Champions League semi-finals, first leg: Chelsea 1–0 Barcelona
- Copa Libertadores second stage, final matchday (teams in bold advance to the Round of 16):
- Group 4:
- Arsenal 1–2 Fluminense
- Boca Juniors 2–0 Zamora
- Standings: Fluminense 15 points, Boca Juniors 13, Arsenal 6, Zamora 1.
- Group 6:
- Corinthians 6–0 Deportivo Táchira
- Cruz Azul 4–1 Nacional
- Standings: Corinthians 14 points, Cruz Azul 11, Nacional 4, Deportivo Táchira 3.
- Group 4:
- CONCACAF Champions League Finals, first leg: Monterrey 2–0 Santos Laguna
- AFC Champions League group stage, matchday 4:
April 17, 2012 (Tuesday)
edit- Major League Baseball: Colorado Rockies 5, San Diego Padres 3
- Rockies pitcher Jamie Moyer earns the win to become the oldest pitcher to win a game in Major League Baseball history at the age of 49 years, 151 days. Moyer's mark surpassed Jack Quinn's previous record of 49 years, 70 days from September 13, 1932.
- UEFA Champions League semi-finals, first leg: Bayern Munich 2–1 Real Madrid
- Copa Libertadores second stage, final matchday (teams in bold advance to the Round of 16):
- Group 3:
- Junior 2–1 Unión Española
- Bolívar 3–0 Universidad Católica
- Standings: Unión Española, Bolívar 10 points, Junior 7, Universidad Católica 6.
- Group 7:
- Vélez Sársfield 1–3 Defensor Sporting
- Deportivo Quito 5–0 Guadalajara
- Standings: Velez Sársfield 12 points, Deportivo Quito 10, Defensor Sporting 9, Guadalajara 4.
- Group 3:
- AFC Champions League group stage, matchday 4:
- Group B:
- Bani Yas 0–0 Al-Ittihad
- Al-Arabi 0–1 Pakhtakor
- Group D:
- Persepolis 1–1 Al-Gharafa
- Al-Hilal 2–1 Al-Shabab
- Group F:
- Group H:
- Group B:
- World U18 Championship Preliminary round (teams in bold advance to the semifinals, teams in italics advance to the quarterfinals):
- Group A:
- Tschechische Republik 2–6 Finnland
- Vereinigte Staaten 5–3 Kanada
- Standings: United States 12 points, Finland 9, Canada 6, Czech Republic 3, Dänemark 0.
- Group B:
- Schweden 2–0 Russland
- Schweiz 2–6 Deutschland
- Standings: Sweden 12 points, Russia, Germany, Latvia 6, Switzerland 0.
- Group A:
April 16, 2012 (Monday)
edit- World U18 Championship Preliminary round:
- Group A:
- Kanada 6–2 Tschechische Republik
- Finnland 5–1 Dänemark
- Group B:
- Deutschland 4–5 Lettland
- Russland 6–0 Schweiz
- Group A:
April 15, 2012 (Sunday)
edit- Formula One:
- Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai, China: (1) Nico Rosberg (GER) (Mercedes) (2) Jenson Button (GBR) (McLaren–Mercedes) (3) Lewis Hamilton (GBR) (McLaren-Mercedes)
- IndyCar Series:
- Eurocup Basketball Final Four in Khimki, Russia:
- Third place game: Lietuvos Rytas 71–62 Spartak St. Petersburg
- Final: Khimki 77–68 Valencia Basket
- Khimki win the title for the first time, becoming the second consecutive, and third overall, Russian team to win the tournament.
- UCI World Tour:
- Amstel Gold Race: Enrico Gasparotto (ITA) (Astana) Jelle Vanendert (BEL) (Lotto–Belisol) Peter Sagan (SVK) (Liquigas–Cannondale)
- UCI World Tour standings (after 11 of 28 races): (1) Tom Boonen (BEL) (Omega Pharma–Quick-Step) 366 points (2) Sagan 229 (3) Samuel Sánchez (ESP) (Euskaltel–Euskadi) 222
- Amstel Gold Race: Enrico Gasparotto (ITA) (Astana) Jelle Vanendert (BEL) (Lotto–Belisol) Peter Sagan (SVK) (Liquigas–Cannondale)
- UEFA Women's Champions League semifinals, first leg:
- Arsenal 1–2 1. FFC Frankfurt
- Lyon 5–1 Turbine Potsdam
- ATP World Tour:
- U.S. Men's Clay Court Championships in Houston, Texas, United States:
- Final: Juan Mónaco (ARG) def. John Isner (USA) 6–2, 3–6, 6–3
- Mónaco wins his fifth ATP Tour title.
- Final: Juan Mónaco (ARG) def. John Isner (USA) 6–2, 3–6, 6–3
- Grand Prix Hassan II in Casablanca, Marokko:
- Final: Pablo Andújar (ESP) def. Albert Ramos (ESP) 6–1, 7–6(5)
- Andújar defends his Casablanca title, winning his second ATP Tour title.
- Final: Pablo Andújar (ESP) def. Albert Ramos (ESP) 6–1, 7–6(5)
- U.S. Men's Clay Court Championships in Houston, Texas, United States:
- WTA Tour:
- Barcelona Ladies Open in Barcelona, Spain:
- Final: Sara Errani (ITA) def. Dominika Cibulková (SVK) 6–2, 6–2
- Errani wins her fourth WTA Tour title.
- Final: Sara Errani (ITA) def. Dominika Cibulková (SVK) 6–2, 6–2
- e-Boks Open in Farum, Denmark:
- Final: Angelique Kerber (GER) def. Caroline Wozniacki (DEN) 6–4, 6–4
- Kerber wins her second WTA Tour title.
- Final: Angelique Kerber (GER) def. Caroline Wozniacki (DEN) 6–4, 6–4
- Barcelona Ladies Open in Barcelona, Spain:
April 14, 2012 (Saturday)
edit- Grand National in Aintree, England: Neptune Collonges (trainer: Paul Nicholls; jockey: Daryl Jacob) Sunnyhillboy (trainer: Jonjo O'Neill; jockey: Richie McLernon) Seabass (trainer: Ted Walsh; jockey: Katie Walsh)
- Women's World Championship:
- Bronze medal game: Schweiz 6–2 Finnland
- Final: Vereinigte Staaten 4–5 Kanada
- Canada win the title for the tenth time.
- World U18 Championship Preliminary round:
- UFC on Fuel TV: Gustafsson vs. Silva in Stockholm, Sweden:
- Bantamweight bout: Brad Pickett (ENG) def. Damacio Page (USA) via submission (rear-naked choke)
- Welterweight bout: John Maguire (ENG) def. DaMarques Johnson (USA) via submission (armbar)
- Featherweight bout: Dennis Siver (GER) def. Diego Nunes (BRA) via unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 29–28)
- Welterweight bout: Siyar Bahadurzada (AFG) def. Paulo Thiago (BRA) via KO (punch)
- Middleweight bout: Brian Stann (USA) def. Alessio Sakara (ITA) via KO (punches)
- Light Heavyweight bout: Alexander Gustafsson (SWE) def. Thiago Silva (BRA) via unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 29–28)
April 13, 2012 (Friday)
edit- Women's World Championship Semifinals:
- Kanada 5–1 Finnland
- Vereinigte Staaten 10–0 Schweiz
- World U18 Championship Preliminary round:
April 12, 2012 (Thursday)
edit- Asian Olympic Qualification Tournament in Astana, Kasachstan:
- Light flyweight: Birzhan Zhakypov (KAZ) def. Naoya Inoue (JPN) 16–11. Zhakypov qualifies for the Olympics.
- Flyweight: Ilyas Suleimenov (KAZ) def. Nyambayaryn Tögstsogt (MGL) 18–14. Suleimenov and Tögstsogt, along with the semifinalists Pak Jong-Chol (PRK) and Katsuaki Susa (JPN), qualify for the Olympics.
- Bantamweight: Shiva Thapa (IND) def. Wissam Salamana (SYR) 18–11. Thapa and Salamana, along with third-placed Satoshi Shimizu (JPN) qualify for the Olympics.
- Lightweight: Liu Qiang (CHN) def. Charly Suarez (PHI) 15–11. Liu qualifies for the Olympics.
- Light welterweight: Daniyar Yeleussinov (KAZ) def. Serdar Hudayberdiyev (TKM) by WO. Yeleussinov and Hudayberdiyev, along with the semifinalists Uktamjon Rahmonov (UZB) and Mehdi Tolouti (IRI), qualify for the Olympics.
- Welterweight: Maimaitituersun Qiong (CHN) def. Byambyn Tüvshinbat (MGL) by RSCI. Maimaitituersun and Tüvshinbat, along with third-placed Amin Ghasemipour (IRI), qualify for the Olympics.
- Middleweight: Abbos Atoev (UZB) def. Nursahat Pazziyev (TKM) 4–3. Atoev and Pazziyev, along with the semifinalists Sobirjon Nazarov (TJK) and Vijender Singh (IND), qualify for the Olympics.
- Light heavyweight: Sumit Sangwan (IND) def. Jahon Qurbonov (TJK) 14–9. Sangwan and Qurbonov, along with third-placed Ihab Al-Matbouli (JOR), qualify for the Olympics.
- Heavyweight: Ali Mazaheri (IRI) def. Mohammad Ghossoun (SYR) 14–11. Mazaheri qualifies for the Olympics.
- Super heavyweight: Zhang Zhilei (CHN) def. Soumar Ghossoun (SYR) 10–6. Zhang qualifies for the Olympics.
- Copa Libertadores second stage, matchday 6 (teams in bold advance to the Round of 16):
- Group 2:
- Group 5:
- Nacional 0–1 Vasco da Gama
- Alianza Lima 1–2 Libertad
- Standings: Libertad, Vasco da Gama 13 points, Nacional 6, Alianza Lima 3.
- World U18 Championship Preliminary round, game 1:
- Group A:
- Dänemark 1–6 Kanada
- Finnland 0–4 Vereinigte Staaten
- Group B:
- Lettland 1–6 Russland
- Deutschland 1–8 Schweden
- Group A:
April 11, 2012 (Wednesday)
edit- AFC Cup group stage, matchday 4:
- Group A:
- Al-Ittihad 0–2 Al-Suwaiq
- Al-Faisaly 1–1 Al-Qadsia
- Group C:
- Al-Kuwait 1–0 Al-Ahed
- Al-Ettifaq 2–0 VB
- Group E:
- Al-Tilal 0–2 Al-Shorta
- Safa 1–0 Al-Zawra'a
- Group G:
- Home United 3–1 Yangon United
- Citizen 3–3 Chonburi
- Group A:
April 10, 2012 (Tuesday)
edit- AFC Cup group stage, matchday 4:
- Women's World Championship in Burlington, Vermont, preliminary round (teams in bold advance to the semifinals, teams in italics advance to the quarterfinals):
- Group A:
- Kanada 14–1 Russland
- Finnland 0–11 Vereinigte Staaten
- Standings: United States 9 points, Canada 6, Finland 3, Russia 0.
- Group B:
- Schweden 2–3 Schweiz
- Deutschland 2–4 Slowakei
- Standings: Switzerland 6 points, Sweden 5, Germany 4, Slovakia 3.
- Group A:
April 9, 2012 (Monday)
edit- CAF Confederation Cup first round, second leg (first leg score in parentheses): AS Real Bamako 3–1 (0–1) Gamtel FC. AS Real Bamako win 3–2 on aggregate.
April 8, 2012 (Sunday)
edit- World Men's Championship:
- Bronze medal game: Schweden 9–8 Norwegen
- Gold medal game: Kanada 8–7 Scotland
- Canada win the title for the third successive year and the 34th time overall.
- UCI World Tour:
- Paris–Roubaix: Tom Boonen (BEL) (Omega Pharma–Quick-Step) Sébastien Turgot (FRA) (Team Europcar) Alessandro Ballan (ITA) (BMC Racing Team)
- UCI World Tour standings (after 10 of 28 races): (1) Boonen 366 points (2) Simon Gerrans (AUS) (GreenEDGE) 210 (3) Samuel Sánchez (ESP) (Euskaltel–Euskadi) 208
- Paris–Roubaix: Tom Boonen (BEL) (Omega Pharma–Quick-Step) Sébastien Turgot (FRA) (Team Europcar) Alessandro Ballan (ITA) (BMC Racing Team)
- CAF Champions League first round, second leg (first leg scores in parentheses):
- AS Vita Club 2–3 (0–0) ASO Chlef. ASO Chlef win 3–2 on aggregate.
- Africa Sports 2–1 (0–1) Zamalek. 2–2 on aggregate; Zamalek win on away goals.
- Maghreb de Fès 3–0 (1–1) Horoya AC. Maghreb de Fès win 4–1 on aggregate.
- Al-Ahly 3–0 (0–0) Ethiopian Coffee. Al-Ahly win 3–0 on aggregate.
- Sunshine Stars 3–0 (1–4) Recreativo do Libolo. 4–4 on aggregate; Sunshine Stars win on away goals.
- Dynamos 1–0 (2–2) Liga Muçulmana. Dynamos win 3–2 on aggregate.
- Coton Sport 1–0 (1–2) Dolphins. 2–2 on aggregate; Coton Sport win on away goals.
- Raja Casablanca 3–0 (0–5) Berekum Chelsea. Berekum Chelsea win 5–3 on aggregate.
- TP Mazembe 6–0 (1–1) Power Dynamos. TP Mazembe win 7–1 on aggregate.
- CAF Confederation Cup first round, second leg (first leg scores in parentheses):
- CODM Meknès 3–0 (2–0) FC Séquence. CODM Meknès win 5–0 on aggregate.
- Al-Ahli Shendi 2–0 (1–0) Ferroviário de Maputo. Al-Ahli Shendi win 3–0 on aggregate.
- Heartland 2–1 (0–0) Unisport Bafang. Heartland win 2–1 on aggregate.
- Inter Luanda 2–0 (a.e.t.) (0–2) Tana FC. 2–2 on aggregate; Inter Luanda win 6–5 on penalties.
- Amal Atbara 0–0 (1–1) Hwange. 1–1 on aggregate; Amal Atbara win on away goals.
- Men's major championships:
- Masters Tournament:
- Winner: Bubba Watson (USA) 278 (−10)
- Watson wins his first major title.
- Winner: Bubba Watson (USA) 278 (−10)
- Masters Tournament:
- Olympics Men's Qualification Tournaments, final matchday (teams in bold qualify for the Olympics):
- Tournament 1 in Alicante, Spain:
- Tournament 2 in Gothenburg, Sweden:
- Brasilien 28–27 North Macedonia
- Schweden 26–23 Ungarn
- Standings: Sweden 6 points, Hungary 4, Brazil 2, Macedonia 0.
- Tournament 3 in Varaždin, Kroatien:
- Women's World Championship in Burlington, Vermont, preliminary round:
- Group A:
- Kanada 3–2 Finnland
- Vereinigte Staaten 9–0 Russland
- Group B:
- Schweden 2–1 Deutschland
- Schweiz 2–1 Slowakei
- Group A:
- MotoGP:
- Qatar Grand Prix in Losail, Katar (ESP unless stated):
- MotoGP: (1) Jorge Lorenzo (Yamaha) (2) Dani Pedrosa (Honda) (3) Casey Stoner (AUS) (Honda)
- Moto2: (1) Marc Márquez (Suter) (2) Andrea Iannone (ITA) (Speed Up) (3) Pol Espargaró (Kalex)
- Moto3: (1) Maverick Viñales (FTR Honda) (2) Romano Fenati (ITA) (FTR Honda) (3) Sandro Cortese (GER) (KTM)
- Qatar Grand Prix in Losail, Katar (ESP unless stated):
- Heineken Cup quarter-finals:
- Munster 16–22 Ulster
- Saracens 3–22 Clermont Auvergne
- European Challenge Cup quarter-finals: Brive 15–11 Scarlets
- Davis Cup World Group Quarterfinals:
- Spanien 4–1 Österreich
- David Ferrer (ESP) def. Jürgen Melzer (AUT) 7–5, 6–3, 6–3
- Nicolás Almagro (ESP) def. Alexander Peya (AUT) 7–5, 7–5
- Frankreich 2–3 Vereinigte Staaten
- John Isner (USA) def. Jo-Wilfried Tsonga (FRA) 6–3, 7–6(4), 5–7, 6–3
- Gilles Simon (FRA) def. Ryan Harrison (USA) 6–2, 6–3
- Tschechische Republik 4–1 Serbien
- Tomáš Berdych (CZE) def. Janko Tipsarević (SRB) 7–6(6), 7–6(6), 7–6(7)
- Lukáš Rosol (CZE) def. Viktor Troicki (SRB) 7–6(5), 7–5
- Argentinien 4–1 Kroatien
- Juan Martín del Potro (ARG) def. Marin Čilić (CRO) 6–1, 6–2, 6–1
- Juan Mónaco (ARG) def. Antonio Veić (CRO) 6–1, 6–1
- Spanien 4–1 Österreich
- WTA Tour:
- Family Circle Cup in Charleston, South Carolina, United States:
- Final: Serena Williams (USA) def. Lucie Šafářová (CZE) 6–0, 6–1
- Williams wins her second Charleston title, and her 40th WTA title overall.
- Final: Serena Williams (USA) def. Lucie Šafářová (CZE) 6–0, 6–1
- Family Circle Cup in Charleston, South Carolina, United States:
April 7, 2012 (Saturday)
edit- UCI World Tour:
- Tour of the Basque Country, stage 6: (1) Samuel Sánchez (ESP) (Euskaltel–Euskadi) (2) Bauke Mollema (NED) (Rabobank) (3) Tony Martin (GER) (Omega Pharma–Quick-Step)
- Final general classification: Sánchez Joaquim Rodríguez (ESP) (Team Katusha) Mollema
- Tour of the Basque Country, stage 6: (1) Samuel Sánchez (ESP) (Euskaltel–Euskadi) (2) Bauke Mollema (NED) (Rabobank) (3) Tony Martin (GER) (Omega Pharma–Quick-Step)
- CAF Champions League first round, second leg (first leg scores in parentheses):
- AFAD Djékanou 3–0 (2–1) JSM Béjaïa. AFAD Djékanou win 5–1 on aggregate.
- Al-Merreikh 3–0 (2–2) FC Platinum. Al-Merreikh win 5–2 on aggregate.
- CAF Confederation Cup first round, second leg (first leg scores in parentheses):
- US Tshinkunku 1–2 (1–1) Royal Leopards. Royal Leopards win 3–2 on aggregate.
- Club Africain 2–0 (1–1) Saint-George SA. Club Africain win 3–1 on aggregate.
- CS Sfaxien 0–2 (2–1) AC Léopard. AC Léopard win 3–2 on aggregate.
- ENPPI 4–1 (1–1) LLB Académic. ENPPI win 5–2 on aggregate.
- Wydad Casablanca 4–1 (2–0) Invincible Eleven. Wydad Casablanca win 6–1 on aggregate.
- Olympics Men's Qualification Tournaments, matchday 2:
- Tournament 1 in Alicante, Spain:
- Tournament 2 in Gothenburg, Sweden:
- Brasilien 27–29 Ungarn
- North Macedonia 23–27 Schweden
- Tournament 3 in Varaždin, Kroatien:
- Women's World Championship in Burlington, Vermont, preliminary round:
- Group A:
- Finnland 5–4 Russland
- Vereinigte Staaten 9–2 Kanada
- Group B:
- Slowakei 1–5 Schweden
- Schweiz 2–3 Deutschland
- Group A:
- Heineken Cup quarter-finals:
- Edinburgh 19–14 Toulouse
- Leinster 34–3 Cardiff Blues
- European Challenge Cup quarter-finals: London Wasps 23–26 Biarritz
- Davis Cup World Group Quarterfinals
- Spanien 2–1 Österreich
- Oliver Marach/Alexander Peya (AUT) def. Marcel Granollers/Marc López (ESP) 3–6, 6–4, 6–4, 7–6(12)
- Frankreich 1–2 Vereinigte Staaten
- Bob Bryan/Mike Bryan (USA) def. Michaël Llodra/Julien Benneteau 6–4, 6–4, 7–6(4)
- Tschechische Republik 2–1 Serbien
- Tomáš Berdych/Radek Štěpánek (CZE) def. Ilija Bozoljac/Nenad Zimonjić (SRB) 6–4, 6–2, 7–6(4)
- Argentinien 2–1 Kroatien
- David Nalbandian/Eduardo Schwank (ARG) def. Marin Čilić/Ivo Karlović 3–6, 7–6(6), 6–3, 6–7(6), 8–6
- Spanien 2–1 Österreich
April 6, 2012 (Friday)
edit- CAF Champions League first round, second leg (first leg scores in parentheses):
- Al-Hilal 5–1 (3–0) DFC 8ème Arrondissement. Al-Hilal win 8–1 on aggregate.
- ÉS Sahel 3–2 (0–0) APR. ES Sahel win 3–2 on aggregate.
- Espérance ST 3–1 (1–1) Brikama United. Espérance ST win 4–2 on aggregate.
- CAF Confederation Cup first round, second leg (first leg scores in parentheses):
- ASEC Mimosas 2–0 (2–2) Étoile Filante. ASEC Mimosas win 4–2 on aggregate.
- Warri Wolves 2–0 (0–0) FC Kallon. Warri Wolves win 2–0 on aggregate.
- Saint Eloi Lupopo 2–2 (2–4) Black Leopards. Black Leopards win 6–4 on aggregate.
- ES Sétif 3–1 (0–2) Simba. 3–3 on aggregate; Simba win on away goals.
- Cercle Olympique de Bamako 3–1 (2–3) Renaissance FC. Cercle Olympique de Bamako win 5–4 on aggregate.
- Olympics Men's Qualification Tournaments:
- Tournament 1 in Alicante, Spain:
- Tournament 2 in Gothenburg, Sweden:
- Ungarn 28–26 North Macedonia
- Schweden 25–20 Brasilien
- Tournament 3 in Varaždin, Kroatien:
- Davis Cup World Group Quarterfinals
- Spanien 2–0 Österreich
- Nicolás Almagro (ESP) def. Jürgen Melzer (AUT) 6–2, 6–2, 6–4
- David Ferrer (ESP) def. Andreas Haider-Maurer (AUT) 6–1, 6–3, 6–1
- Frankreich 1–1 Vereinigte Staaten
- Jo-Wilfried Tsonga (FRA) def. Ryan Harrison (USA) 7–5, 6–2, 2–6, 6–2
- John Isner (USA) def. Gilles Simon (FRA) 6–3, 6–2, 7–5
- Tschechische Republik 1–1 Serbien
- Tomáš Berdych (CZE) def. Viktor Troicki (SRB) 6–2, 6–1, 6–2
- Janko Tipsarević (SRB) def. Radek Štěpánek (CZE) 5–7, 6–4, 6–4, 4–6, 9–7
- Argentinien 1–1 Kroatien
- Marin Čilić (CRO) def. David Nalbandian (ARG) 5–7, 6–4, 4–6, 7–6(2), 6–3
- Juan Martín del Potro (ARG) def. Ivo Karlović (CRO) 6–2, 7–6(7), 6–1
- Spanien 2–0 Österreich
- Olympic Qualification Tournament Quarter-finals in Edmonton, Canada (winners qualify for the Olympic Games).
- Montenegro 19–6 Türkei
- Rumänien 19–8 Brasilien
- North Macedonia 7–11 Spanien
- Griechenland 10–6 Kanada
April 5, 2012 (Thursday)
edit- Euroleague Quarterfinals, game 5: Panathinaikos 86–85 Maccabi Tel Aviv. Panathinaikos win series 3–2.
- UEFA Europa League quarter-finals, second leg (first leg scores in parentheses):
- Valencia 4–0 (1–2) AZ. Valencia win 5–2 on aggregate.
- Athletic Bilbao 2–2 (4–2) Schalke 04. Athletic Bilbao win 6–4 on aggregate.
- Metalist Kharkiv 1–1 (1–2) Sporting CP. Sporting CP win 3–2 on aggregate.
- Hannover 96 1–2 (1–2) Atlético Madrid. Atlético Madrid win 4–2 on aggregate.
- Copa Libertadores second stage, matchday 5:
- Group 1: Juan Aurich 1–0 The Strongest
- Group 5: Libertad 2–1 Nacional
- UEFA Women's Euro 2013 qualifying:
- Group 2:
- Spanien 13–0 Kasachstan
- Schweiz 0–6 Deutschland
- Group 4: Scotland 2–1 Republic of Ireland
- Group 5:
- Group 6: Niederlande 3–1 Slowenien
- Group 7: Österreich 1–0 Portugal
- Group 2:
- OFC Women's Pre-Olympic Tournament, second leg (first leg score in parentheses): Papua-Neuguinea 0–7 (0–8) Neuseeland
- New Zealand win 15–0 on aggregate and qualify for the Olympic Games.
April 4, 2012 (Wednesday)
edit- UEFA Champions League quarter-finals, second leg (first leg scores in parentheses):
- Real Madrid 5–2 (3–0) APOEL. Real Madrid win 8–2 on aggregate.
- Chelsea 2–1 (1–0) Benfica. Chelsea win 3–1 on aggregate.
- Copa Libertadores second stage, matchday 5:
- Group 1: Internacional 1–1 Santos
- Group 2: Emelec 3–2 Flamengo
- Group 3: Junior 3–0 Universidad Católica
- Group 8: Godoy Cruz 0–1 Universidad de Chile
- AFC Champions League group stage, matchday 3:
- Group B:
- Pakhtakor 3–1 Al-Arabi
- Al-Ittihad 1–0 Bani Yas
- Group D:
- Al-Shabab 1–1 Al-Hilal
- Al-Gharafa 0–3 Persepolis
- Group F:
- Group H:
- Group B:
- AFC Cup group stage:
- CONCACAF Champions League semifinals, second leg (first leg scores in parentheses):
- Santos Laguna 6–2 (1–1) Toronto FC. Santos Laguna win 7–3 on aggregate.
- UNAM 1–1 (0–3) Monterrey. Monterrey win 4–1 on aggregate.
- UEFA Women's Euro 2013 qualifying:
- Group 1:
- Russland 0–2 Italien
- Griechenland 2–2 North Macedonia
- Group 3:
- Group 4: Frankreich 4–0 Wales
- Group 7: Tschechische Republik 0–2 Dänemark
- Group 1:
April 3, 2012 (Tuesday)
edit- UEFA Champions League quarter-finals, second leg (first leg scores in parentheses):
- Bayern Munich 2–0 (2–0) Marseille. Bayern Munich win 4–0 on aggregate.
- Barcelona 3–1 (0–0) Milan. Barcelona win 3–1 on aggregate.
- Copa Libertadores second stage, matchday 5:
- Group 2: Lanús 6–0 Olimpia
- Group 5: Alianza Lima 1–2 Vasco da Gama
- Group 6: Deportivo Táchira 1–1 Cruz Azul
- AFC Champions League group stage, matchday 3:
- AFC Cup group stage, matchday 3:
- Group A:
- Al-Suwaiq 2–0 Al-Ittihad
- Al-Qadsia 1–2 Al-Faisaly
- Group C:
- Al-Ahed 0–4 Al-Kuwait
- VB 3–6 Al-Ettifaq
- Group E:
- Al-Zawra'a 1–0 Safa
- Al-Shorta 3–0 Al-Tilal
- Group G:
- Yangon United 0–0 Home United
- Chonburi 2–0 Citizen
- Group A:
April 2, 2012 (Monday)
editApril 1, 2012 (Sunday)
edit- World Rally Championship:
- Rally de Portugal: (1) Mads Østberg (NOR) (Ford Fiesta RS WRC) (2) Evgeny Novikov (RUS) (Ford Fiesta RS WRC) (3) Petter Solberg (NOR) (Ford Fiesta RS WRC)
- Østberg wins his first rally.
- Rally de Portugal: (1) Mads Østberg (NOR) (Ford Fiesta RS WRC) (2) Evgeny Novikov (RUS) (Ford Fiesta RS WRC) (3) Petter Solberg (NOR) (Ford Fiesta RS WRC)
- Sprint Cup Series:
- Goody's Fast Relief 500 in Ridgeway, Virginia: (1) Ryan Newman (Chevrolet; Stewart-Haas Racing) (2) A. J. Allmendinger (Dodge; Penske Racing) (3) Dale Earnhardt Jr. (Chevrolet; Hendrick Motorsports)
- IndyCar Series:
- Indy Grand Prix of Alabama in Birmingham, Alabama: (1) Will Power (AUS) (Team Penske) (2) Scott Dixon (NZL) (Chip Ganassi Racing) (3) Hélio Castroneves (BRA) (Team Penske)
- EuroLeague Women:
- Third place game: Fenerbahçe 68–75 UMMC Ekaterinburg
- Final: Rivas Ecópolis 52–65 Ros Casares
- Ros Casares win the title for the first time.