World Sports Zone | Bengals LB Dontay Moch Suspended 4 Games, According To Report |
| Sunday, 20 May 2012 18:00 |  linebacker has been , according to a report by NFL Network's . Moch, a third-round pick by the Bengals in the 2011 NFL Draft, can still appeal the suspension. Moch did not see the field for Cincinnati in 2011. A foot injury kept the Nevada product out of commission for the first four games of the regular season, and migraines contributed to him missing the rest of the year. Despite not having Moch, their highest defensive selection of the 2011 NFL Draft, Cincinnati's defense was among the NFL's most improved, rising from 24th in scoring defense in 2010 to ninth in the league in 2011. That improvement helped the Bengals claim one of the AFC's two wild card playoff spots, though it could not get them a playoff win. For more news and views on the Bengals, visit . |
| | Santos Laguna Vs. Monterrey, 2012 Mexican Liguilla Final: Fourth Time's A Charm? |
| Sunday, 20 May 2012 18:00 |  Santos Laguna have lost three of the last four finals in the Mexican Primera, but they're in position to finally break their losing streak in Liguilla. They grabbed a 1-1 draw away to Monterrey on Thursday, giving them the advantage heading home to Torreon. They should have had a lead, but gave away the game late. In second half stoppage time, while leading 1-0, Santos central defender Felipe Baloy took down Humberto Suazo in the box and the referee granted the obvious penalty. Suazo stepped up and converted, altering the tie significantly heading into the second leg. Santos were without Juan Pablo Rodriguez in the first leg, and he's a doubt for the second leg. He's been one of their best players in recent years, but Rodolfo Salinas and Marc Crosas put in a good performance in the first leg. Monterrey had most of the possession in the first leg, but Luis Ernesto Perez and Jesus Zavala couldn't create chances with the frequency that they usually do. They also missed the attacking prowess of Neri Cardozo and Angel Reyna outside. Victor Manuel Vucetich opted for the more defensive Walter Ayovi out wide, and while he did an excellent job defensively, he wasn't as effective going forward as either of Monterrey's either wide options are normally. With Monterrey needing win on Sunday, Vucetich could opt to either start Ayovi on the bench or play him as a fullback. Santos are unlikely to make any lineup changes unless Rodriguez is completely fit. They've opted for the same lineup throughout the season when everyone is healthy, and there's no reason for them to change it. They'll create chances at home and their midfield will cause problems for Monterrey, so the second leg could come down to the decisions that Vucetich makes with his team. For more on the Mexican Primera, head over to . |
| Kings Vs. Coyotes, Game 4: Los Angeles Looks To Advance To Cup Final |
| Sunday, 20 May 2012 18:00 |  The Los Angeles Kings can become the first team to advance to the Stanley Cup Final with a win on Sunday afternoon at Staples Center. The Los Angeles Kings will try to complete the sweep as they face the in Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals. Sunday's Game 4 will be played in Los Angeles, the Kings lead the best-of-seven series 3-0. The Kings have dominated the series through the first three games, holding a 10-3 goal advantage over the Coyotes. Los Angeles is 11-1 in the playoffs including winning their last eight games. leads the Kings in this series with four goals. has allowed just three goals in the three games, saving 67-of-70 shots. The Coyotes will try to send the series back to Phoenix by winning Game 4. If Phoenix is going to have a chance, they are going to need better play from goaltender Mike Smith. In the first three games of the series, Smith has allowed nine goals, saving 106-of-115 shots. Sunday's Game 4 is scheduled for 3:00 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on NBC. For all news and information regarding the Phoenix Coyotes, please visit or stop by . For updates and perspective on the , head on over to and . |
| | Indy 500 2012 Qualifying: Oriol Servia Fastest In Bump Day Morning Practice |
| Sunday, 20 May 2012 18:00 | Bump Day is underway at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, and Oriol Servia has posted the fastest time during Sunday morning's practice. The , better than the averages of 10 qualifiers on Saturday. Sebastien Bourdais posted the second fastest Bump Day speed so far at 223.479 mph, while Wade Cunningham was third at 222.794 mph. Servia was forced to come back on the second day of time trials after crashing Saturday during a warm-up lap. His car spun out on a turn, narrowly missing the outside wall but coming down the track and making contact on the inside wall on the straightaway. Undeterred, he returned less than 24 hours later to post a blazing speed during Bump Day practice. Video of Servia's crash during Saturday qualifying: Servia followed up on his impressive morning practice run with an afternoon qualifying run. He . For more updates on the Indy 500, stay tuned to . For more on Indy racing including the 2012 Indianapolis 500, please visit . |
| 2012 IIHF World Championship: Russia, Slovakia Battle For Gold |
| Sunday, 20 May 2012 18:00 |  It's rare that one simple graphic can symbolize a hockey game, let alone one simple glance at a map. But just take a peek highlighting the two teams that will battle for the gold medal at the 2012 IIHF World Championship on Sunday afternoon. You have Russia, the largest country in Europe and a dominant hockey nation, the top country in the IIHF's rankings, powered through this tournament so far by NHL superstar . He leads all scorers in the tournament with 18 points in nine games, and he has both , Alex Semin and on his team as well. The Russians are, plain and simple, a powerhouse. The Slovaks have a nice collection of players -- leads the tournament's best non-Russian defensive unit, for example -- but outside of Chara, , and , they're lacking a lot of NHL talent. Slovakia hasn't won a medal at this tournament in nearly 10 years, and they haven't been beyond the preliminary round since 2007. The Slovaks do have an angel on their side, however. : They're playing for , the long-time national team captain who was killed in the Lokomotiv air crash in September. "We all know that we're not playing just for us," Zdeno Chara said after Saturday's emotional 3-1 win over the Czech Republic in the semifinals. "We're playing for our country and obviously with the tragedy that happened ... it's also for Pav."
These are both teams that were affected by the Lokomotiv Yaroslavl tragedy last fall, and that'll certainly be felt when they take the ice at 1:30 p.m. ET on Sunday afternoon in a battle for the 2012 IIHF World Championship. You can catch the action on tape delay in the United States on NBC Sports Network at 9 p.m. ET. The game will be broadcast live in Canada on TSN. For more on the 2012 IIHF World Championship, check in with . |
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