Kevin Fiala scores in 10th straight NHL game. And Clint Capela is extending the winning streak with Atlanta in the NBA. The most important sports news at a glance.
Tennis: Kokkinakis/Kyrgios are successful in the doubles final
Feelings of happiness: After Ashleigh Barty, the Australian success in Melbourne continues with Thanasi Kokkinakis and Nick Kyrgios.
(sda) The crowd favorites Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis made the sporty “Australia Day” perfect at the Australian Open in Melbourne with their triumph in the men’s doubles. The close-knit duo, who had caused quite a stir during the tournament, beat Max Purcell and Matthew Ebden 7-5, 6-4 in the all-Australian final.
Even the final was not without excitement. Shortly before the end of the game, at Kyrgios’ insistence, security escorted three spectators away after they called in during a Purcell serve.
Melbourne. Australian Open. Grand Slam tournament (CHF 49.71 million/hard). men, doubles. Final: Thanasi Kokkinakis/Nick Kyrgios (AUS) sees Matthew Ebden/Max Purcell (AUS) 7: 5, 6: 4. — women, singles. Final: Ashleigh Barty (AUS/1) see Danielle Collins (USA/27) 6: 3, 7: 6 (7: 2).
Athletics: Simon Ehammer improves the Swiss indoor record in the long jump
(sda) During a heptathlon in Aubière, France, Simon Ehammer smashed the Swiss indoor record in the long jump. The 21-year-old from Appenzell flew 8.26 m in his first attempt and improved Rolf Bernhard’s record from 1981 by 25 cm. Ehammer thus also met the limit for the World Indoor Championships in March in Belgrade, which is 8.22 m in the long jump.
Ice hockey: Kevin Fiala confirms his good form
Kevin Fiala is involved in two goals at Madison Square Garden.
(sda) Kevin Fiala continues his winning streak in the NHL. Thanks to a goal and an assist in the 3-2 away win against the New York Rangers, the Minnesota Wild forward has at least one scorer point in ten games in a row.
At Madison Square Garden, Fiala was the best player. The eastern Swiss scored in the 33rd minute to make it 1:2. At 3:2 at the beginning of the third period he was involved with the last pass.
With eight goals and five assists in his last ten games, Fiala has been instrumental in Minnesota’s run well. After seven wins in the last eight games, the Saint Paul team is well on course for the playoffs.
Basketball: Clint Capela extends winning streak with Atlanta
(sda) Although Geneva center Clint Capela continues to play only sparingly after his ankle injury, the Atlanta Hawks are playing from victory to victory. The 108:92 against the Boston Celtics was the sixth win in a row. Capela got 6 points and 7 rebounds in 23 minutes of play.
Ice hockey: The ZSC Lions remain without a point for the first time in twelve games – 0:3 against Geneva/Servette
Early preliminary decision: Daniel Winnik (left) from Geneva/Servette beats the ZSC goalie twice in the first period.
Geneva/Servette – ZSC Lions 3:0 (2:0, 0:0, 1:0) . – 5025 spectators. – Goals: 16. Vinnik 1:0. 19. Winnik (Vatanen, Tömmernes / Quenneville excluded) 2-0. 59. Vermin (Vouillamoz / into the empty goal) 3:0. – For the first time since December 10 and twelve games, the ZSC Lions have not scored a point in a game. Next to the ice, plans for the future are progressing.
This is what we noticed: It is and remains the most difficult starting position: to play two games within 24 hours and in the second comparison to meet a team that was without a game the night before. A rested Geneva/Servette that had become fundamentally stronger since the change of coach from Patrick Émond to Jan Cadieux in mid-November gave ZSC no chance in the final game before the Olympic break. Even if Cadieux was absent due to illness.
Striker Daniel Winnik, in Canada’s Olympic squad in Beijing, made the early decision with two goals. The ZSC lacked the ailing playmaker Garrett Roe – and in the tenth game this month also the freshness. And last but not least, the discipline. Striker John Quenneville alone conceded three two-minute penalties, while Sven Andrighetto was sent into the shower shortly after the middle of the game for a check from behind against young Theo Campagna.
In the afternoon, the Zurich team announced the extension of the contract with fourth-line center Reto Schäppi (31) by one year plus an option for an additional season. Former national player Schäppi has spent his entire career in the ZSC organization.
During the Olympic break, other players are likely to join ZSC, such as U-20 international Lionel Marchand and winger Simon Bodenmann. EHC Kloten had also tried to get the long-time national player Bodenmann, 33, in the event of promotion. But Bodenmann says: “I would like to stay at ZSC, that’s my first priority.” Zurich will definitely be left by the Swiss players goalie Lukas Flüeler (resignation), defender Johann Morant (contract will not be extended, career continuation uncertain) and striker Marco Pedretti (to Lausanne). (Nicola Berger)
national league. Qualification. Friday: Zug – Ajoie 11:0 (2:0, 3:0, 6:0). Davos – Berne 4: 3 (2: 0, 1: 2, 1: 1). Freiburg – Biel 5: 3 (2: 0, 2: 2, 1: 1). Geneva/Servette – ZSC Lions 3:0 (2:0, 0:0, 1:0). SCL Tigers – Lugano 4:7 (1:3, 2:3, 1:1). – Ranking: 1. Freiburg 40/85. 2nd train 41/83. 3. Rapperswil-Jona Lakers 43/82. 4. ZSC Lions 43/79. 5. Biel 42/75. 6.Davos 42/71. 7. Geneva/Servette 42/64. 8.Lausanne 39/59. 9.Lugano 42/63. 10. Berne 42/53. 11. Ambri-Piotta 42/49. 12. SCL Tigers 43/32. 13. Ajoie 41/18.
Football: Dusan Vlahovic for 70 million francs to Juventus
Is Juventus Turin worth 70 million francs: the Serb Dusan Vlahovic.
(sda/dpa) Dusan Vlahovic has joined Juventus from AC Fiorentina. According to the Turin team, the transfer of the 22-year-old Serbian goalkeeper cost more than 70 million francs.
In addition, bonus payments of up to CHF 10 million have been agreed upon when sporting goals are achieved. Vlahovic, who has scored 20 goals in 24 competitive games this season, has been handed a contract that runs until 2026.
Handball: Spain and Sweden in the European Championship final
(sda) Spain’s handball players are in the European Championship final for the fourth time in a row. The 2018 and 2020 champion defeated world champion Denmark in the semi-finals in Budapest 29:25 and will meet record European champions Sweden in the final on Sunday.
In the duel between the world and European champions, the Danes got off to a better start against Spain and led 14:13 at the break. Ten minutes after the break, Spain took the lead for the first time and didn’t give it up until the end. The best pitcher for the Iberians was Aleix Gomez with eleven goals.
In the second semi-final between Olympic champions France and World Cup runners-up Sweden, a long-time teammate of Andy Schmid slipped into the key role at the Rhein-Neckar Löwen. The Swedish goalie Andreas Palicka was the outstanding man on the field when he came back to the tournament after surviving a corona infection. The 35-year-old not only made numerous brilliant saves, but also scored three goals in the narrow 34:33 victory of the Swedes. The Scandinavians are aiming for their fifth European title on Sunday.