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NUREMBERG, Germany -- Top-seeded Jelena Jankovic went on court twice Wednesday at the rain-disrupted Nurnberger Versicherungscup and cruised into the quarterfinals by losing only four games in three sets played. Jankovic first completed a 6-4, 6-2 win over Arantxa Rus that was suspended by darkness Tuesday after the first set. Later in the day, Jankovic beat Johanna Larsson 6-2, 6-0. As Jankovic cruised, the next three seeded players lost. No. 2 Klara Zakopalova lost 6-3, 4-6, 6-1 to Polona Hercog in the first round, while Galina Voskoboeva upset No. 3 Alize Cornet 2-6, 6-3, 6-3 and Andrea Petkovic dispatched No. 4 Julia Goerges 6-1, 7-5 in second-round matches. Fifth-seeded Lucie Safarova, No. 6 Lourdes Dominguez Lino and No. 7 Simona Halep all advanced to the quarterfinals of the inaugural WTA event on grass. . Aduriz headed home Markel Susaetas cross in the sixth minute to open the scoring at San Mames Stadium. He bettered that with a long-range blast that went in off the goal frame in the 18th, and converted a penalty in the 72nd after Diego Mainz was sent off for fouling Aduriz with only the goalkeeper to beat. . - Connor McDavid scored 53 seconds into overtime as the Erie Otters came from behind to defeat the visiting Guelph Storm 4-3 on Saturday in Ontario Hockey League action. . Andreas Johnson had a goal and two assists while Jacob de la Rose also scored for Sweden (2-0-0). Esa Lindell and Rasmus Ristolainen replied for Finland (1-1-0) Lindell opened the scoring for Finland just 41 seconds into the game, but the hosts quickly regained their composure and tied the score less than four minutes later on Wennbergs first of the game. . -- Playing time has been limited for Maxim Tissot this season, so the Montreal Impact defender made the most of his first scoring opportunity on Saturday. .ca! Hi Kerry, Heres an interesting one. I know its common knowledge that all players are responsible for their sticks. We witnessed that when Zack Kassian hit Edmontons Sam Gagner in the face after a missed check.Japan hooker Shota Horie has been named captain of new Super Rugby franchise the Sunwolves. The 30-year-old, who helped Japan win three out of four matches at last years World Cup, can expect a baptism of fire when the side take on South Africas Lions at home in their opening game on February 27, live on Sky Sports.Hories previous experience in the competition with the Rebels in 2013-14 made him favourite to be selected as skipper by Sunwolves coach Mark Hammett. Its a great honour to be named captain for the first Japanese team to play in the Super Rugby, said Horie.There are definitely things I cant do alone so its important for the team to come together and work for one another.The Sunwolves are expected to struggle in their first season, having been slow to assemble their playing squad and staff.Damage limitation could be the order of the day as they try to avoid an opening round hammering by the Lions. Sunwolves coach Mark Hammett (second from right) with Shinnosuke Kakinaga (L), Yuki Yatomo (2nd L) and Edward Quirk Their cause has not been helped by several marquee Japan players opting to sign for other clubs on more lucrative contracts and to accelerate their own rugby development.dddddddddddd.Among those to have snubbed the Sunwolves are Japan captain Michael Leitch and full-back Ayumu Goromaru, who have joined the Chiefs and Reds respectively.Defence is likely to be the key, added Horie. We have to be mindful of that when we go and play.Hammett backed Horie to rally his troops.It was obvious he was the man for the job, said the 43-year-old New Zealander. He leads by example, has experience of Super Rugby and is backed by the players.The Sunwolves take on a Japanese Top League select side in a warm-up game on Saturday.Watch the Sunwolves first Super Rugby fixture against the Lions live on Sky Sports 2 HD on February 27 Also See: Hooper to captain Waratahs Super Rugby fixtures Jones offers to help Stormers Ex-All Blacks join Sunwolves ' ' '
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