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Current sporting seasons
American football 2011
Auto racing 2012
Basketball 2012
- NBA
- NCAA Division I men
- NCAA Division I women
- Euroleague
- EuroLeague Women
- Eurocup
- EuroChallenge
- ASEAN Basketball League
- Australia
- France
- Germany
- Greece
- Israel
- Italy
- Philippines
- Russia
- Spain
- Turkey
Cricket 2012
Football (soccer) 2012
- 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
Ice hockey 2012
- National Hockey League
- Kontinental Hockey League
- Czech Extraliga
- Elitserien
- Canadian Hockey League:
- NCAA Division I men
- NCAA Division I women
Rugby union 2012
- Heineken Cup
- Amlin Challenge Cup
- Aviva Premiership
- RaboDirect Pro12
- LV= Cup
- Top 14
- Sevens World Series
Snooker 2012
Tennis 2012
Volleyball 2012
- International clubs competitions
Winter sports
- Alpine Skiing World Cup
- Biathlon World Cup
- Bobsleigh World Cup
- Cross-Country Skiing World Cup
- Freestyle Skiing World Cup
- Luge World Cup
- Nordic Combined World Cup
- Short Track Speed Skating World Cup
- Skeleton World Cup
- Ski Jumping World Cup
- Snowboard World Cup
- Speed Skating World Cup
Days of the month
February 29, 2012 (Wednesday)
Basketball
- Euroleague Top 16, week 6 (teams in bold advance to the quarterfinals):
- Group G:
- UNICS Kazan Russia 63–68 Greece Panathinaikos
- EA7 Emporio Armani Italy 85–72 Turkey Fenerbahçe Ülker
- Standings: Panathinaikos 4–2, UNICS Kazan, EA7 Emporio Armani 3-3, Fenerbahçe Ülker 2–4.
- Group H:
- Žalgiris Kaunas Lithuania 71–77 Italy Bennet Cantù
- FC Barcelona Regal Spain 70–67 Israel Maccabi Tel Aviv
- Standings: FC Barcelona Regal 6–0, Maccabi Tel Aviv, Bennet Cantù 3-3, Žalgiris Kaunas 0–6.
- Group G:
Football (soccer)
- 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC) Third round (teams in bold qualify for Fourth round):
- Group A:
- China File:Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg 3–1 File:Flag of Jordan.svg Jordan
- Iraq File:Flag of Iraq.svg 7–1 File:Flag of Singapore.svg Singapore
- Standings: Iraq 15 points, Jordan 12, China PR 9, Singapore 0.
- Group B:
- South Korea File:Flag of South Korea.svg 2–0 File:Flag of Kuwait.svg Kuwait
- United Arab Emirates File:Flag of the United Arab Emirates.svg 4–2 File:Flag of Lebanon.svg Lebanon
- Standings: South Korea 13 points, Lebanon 10, Kuwait 8, United Arab Emirates 3.
- Group C:
- Tajikistan File:Flag of Tajikistan.svg 1–1 File:Flag of North Korea.svg North Korea
- Japan File:Flag of Japan.svg 0–1 File:Flag of Uzbekistan.svg Uzbekistan
- Standings: Uzbekistan 16 points, Japan 10, North Korea 7, Tajikistan 1.
- Group D:
- Australia File:Flag of Australia (converted).svg 4–2 File:Flag of Saudi Arabia.svg Saudi Arabia
- Oman File:Flag of Oman.svg 2–0 File:Flag of Thailand.svg Thailand
- Standings: Australia 15 points, Oman 8, Saudi Arabia 6, Thailand 4.
- Group E:
- Bahrain File:Flag of Bahrain.svg 10–0 File:Flag of Indonesia.svg Indonesia
- Iran File:Flag of Iran.svg 2–2 File:Flag of Qatar.svg Qatar
- Standings: Iran 12 points, Qatar 10, Bahrain 9, Indonesia 0.
- Group A:
- Friendly internationals (top 10 in FIFA World Rankings):
- (1) Spain File:Flag of Spain.svg 5–0 File:Flag of Venezuela (state).svg Venezuela
- (2) Germany File:Flag of Germany.svg 1–2 File:Flag of France.svg France
- (5) England File:Flag of England.svg 2–3 (3) File:Flag of the Netherlands.svg Netherlands
- Romania File:Flag of Romania.svg 1–1 (4) File:Flag of Uruguay.svg Uruguay
- Poland File:Flag of Poland.svg 0–0 (6) File:Flag of Portugal.svg Portugal
- (8) Italy File:Flag of Italy.svg 0–1 File:Flag of the United States.svg United States
- (9) Croatia File:Flag of Croatia.svg 1–3 File:Flag of Sweden.svg Sweden
- (10) Denmark File:Flag of Denmark.svg 0–2 File:Flag of Russia.svg Russia
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February 28, 2012 (Tuesday)
Football (soccer)
- Friendly internationals (top 10 in FIFA World Rankings): Bosnia and Herzegovina File:Flag of Bosnia and Herzegovina.svg 1–2 (7) File:Flag of Brazil.svg Brazil
February 27, 2012 (Monday)
February 26, 2012 (Sunday)
Basketball
- NBA All-Star Game in Orlando, Florida: West 152, East 149.
- The West win back-to-back All-Star Games for the first time since winning three in succession between 2002 and 2004. Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant is named as Most Valuable Player, after scoring 36 points.
Football (soccer)
- England League Cup Final in London:
- Cardiff City 2–2 (a.e.t) (2–3 pen.) Liverpool
- Liverpool win the League Cup for the 8th time and qualify for the UEFA Europa League.
- Cardiff City 2–2 (a.e.t) (2–3 pen.) Liverpool
Field hockey
- Men's Olympic Qualifying Tournament in New Delhi, India:
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Mixed martial arts
- UFC 144 in Saitama, Japan (USA unless stated):
- Lightweight bout: Anthony Pettis def. Joe Lauzon via KO (head kick & punches)
- Featherweight bout: Hatsu Hioki (JPN) def. Bart Palaszewski (POL) via unanimous decision (29–28, 30–27, 29–28)
- Middleweight bout: Tim Boetsch def. Yushin Okami (JPN) via TKO (punches)
- Welterweight bout: Jake Shields def. Yoshihiro Akiyama (JPN) via unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 30–27)
- Heavyweight bout: Mark Hunt (NZL) def. Cheick Kongo (FRA) via TKO (punches)
- Catchweight (211 lb) bout: Ryan Bader def. Quinton Jackson via unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 30–27)
- Lightweight Championship bout: Benson Henderson def. Frankie Edgar (c) via unanimous decision (49–46, 48–47, 49–46)
Tennis
- ATP World Tour:
- Regions Morgan Keegan Championships in Memphis, Tennessee:
- Final: Jürgen Melzer (AUT) def. Milos Raonic (CAN) 7–5, 7–6 (4)
- Melzer wins his fourth ATP Tour title.
- Final: Jürgen Melzer (AUT) def. Milos Raonic (CAN) 7–5, 7–6 (4)
- Open 13 in Marseille, France:
- Final: Juan Martín del Potro (ARG) def. Michaël Llodra (FRA) 6–4, 6–4
- del Potro wins his tenth ATP Tour title.
- Final: Juan Martín del Potro (ARG) def. Michaël Llodra (FRA) 6–4, 6–4
- Copa Claro in Buenos Aires, Argentina:
- Final: David Ferrer (ESP) def. Nicolás Almagro (ESP) 4–6, 6–3, 6–2
- Ferrer wins his second title of the year and 13th of his career.
- Final: David Ferrer (ESP) def. Nicolás Almagro (ESP) 4–6, 6–3, 6–2
- Regions Morgan Keegan Championships in Memphis, Tennessee:
- WTA Tour:
- Dubai Tennis Championships in Dubai, United Arab Emirates:
- Final: Agnieszka Radwańska (POL) def. Julia Görges (GER) 7–5, 6–4
- Radwańska wins her first title of the year and 8th of her career.
- Final: Agnieszka Radwańska (POL) def. Julia Görges (GER) 7–5, 6–4
- Memphis International in Memphis, Tennessee:
- Final: Sofia Arvidsson (SWE) def. Marina Erakovic (NZL) 6–3, 6–4
- Arvidsson wins her second WTA Tour title, with her first title won at the same event six years ago.
- Final: Sofia Arvidsson (SWE) def. Marina Erakovic (NZL) 6–3, 6–4
- Monterrey Open in Monterrey, Mexico:
- Final: Tímea Babos (HUN) def. Alexandra Cadanțu (ROU) 6–4, 6–4
- Babos wins her first WTA Tour title.
- Final: Tímea Babos (HUN) def. Alexandra Cadanțu (ROU) 6–4, 6–4
- Dubai Tennis Championships in Dubai, United Arab Emirates:
February 25, 2012 (Saturday)
Basketball
- NBA All-Star Weekend in Orlando, Florida:
- Slam Dunk Contest winner: Jeremy Evans, Utah Jazz
- Three-Point Shootout winner: Kevin Love, Minnesota Timberwolves
- Skills Challenge winner: Tony Parker, San Antonio Spurs
- Shooting Stars Competition winner: New York (Landry Fields, Cappie Pondexter and Allan Houston)
Field hockey
- Women's Olympic Qualifying Tournament in New Delhi, India:
- Fifth place game: Canada File:Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg 3–0 File:Flag of Poland.svg Poland
- Third place game: Italy File:Flag of Italy.svg 2–1 File:Flag of Ukraine.svg Ukraine
- Final: South Africa File:Flag of South Africa.svg 3–1 File:Flag of India.svg India
- South Africa qualifies for the Olympics.
February 24, 2012 (Friday)
Field hockey
- Men's Olympic Qualifying Tournament in New Delhi, India:
- Italy File:Flag of Italy.svg 4–0 File:Flag of Singapore.svg Singapore
- France File:Flag of France.svg 1–1 File:Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Canada
- India File:Flag of India.svg 4–2 File:Flag of Poland.svg Poland
- Final standings: India 15 points, France 10, Poland 9, Canada 7, Italy 3, Singapore 0.
- Women's Olympic Qualifying Tournament in New Delhi, India:
- Ukraine File:Flag of Ukraine.svg 1–0 File:Flag of Poland.svg Poland
- South Africa File:Flag of South Africa.svg 4–1 File:Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Canada
- Italy File:Flag of Italy.svg 0–1 File:Flag of India.svg India
- Final standings: South Africa 13 points, India 10, Italy 8, Ukraine 7, Canada 4, Poland 0.
February 23, 2012 (Thursday)
Basketball
- Euroleague Top 16, week 5 (teams in bold advance to quarterfinals):
Football (soccer)
- UEFA Europa League Round of 32, second leg (first leg scores in parentheses):
- Athletic Bilbao Spain 1–0 (1–2) Russia Lokomotiv Moscow. 2–2 on aggregate; Athletic Bilbao win on away goals.
- Valencia Spain 1–0 (1–0) England Stoke City. Valencia win 2–0 on aggregate.
- Twente Netherlands 1–0 (1–0) Romania Steaua București. Twente win 2–0 on aggregate.
- Standard Liège Belgium 0–0 (1–1) Poland Wisła Kraków. 1–1 on aggregate; Standard Liège win on away goals.
- PAOK Greece 0–3 (0–0) Italy Udinese. Udinese win 3–0 on aggregate.
- PSV Eindhoven Netherlands 4–1 (2–1) Turkey Trabzonspor. PSV Eindhoven win 6–2 on aggregate.
- Club Brugge Belgium 0–1 (1–2) Germany Hannover 96. Hannover 96 win 3–1 on aggregate.
- Manchester United England 1–2 (2–0) Netherlands Ajax. Manchester United win 3–2 on aggregate.
- Metalist Kharkiv Ukraine 4–1 (4–0) Austria Red Bull Salzburg. Metalist Kharkiv win 8–1 on aggregate.
- Olympiacos Greece 1–0 (1–0) Russia Rubin Kazan. Olympiacos win 2–0 on aggregate.
- Anderlecht Belgium 0–1 (0–1) Netherlands AZ. AZ win 2–0 on aggregate.
- Atlético Madrid Spain 1–0 (3–1) Italy Lazio. Atlético Madrid win 4–1 on aggregate.
- Schalke 04 Germany 3–1 (a.e.t.) (1–1) Czech Republic Viktoria Plzeň. Schalke 04 win 4–2 on aggregate.
- Beşiktaş Turkey 0–1 (2–0) Portugal Braga. Beşiktaş win 2–1 on aggregate.
- Sporting CP Portugal 1–0 (2–2) Poland Legia Warsaw. Sporting CP win 3–2 on aggregate.
- Copa Libertadores second stage:
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February 22, 2012 (Wednesday)
Basketball
- Euroleague Top 16, week 5:
Field hockey
- Men's Olympic Qualifying Tournament in New Delhi, India:
- Women's Olympic Qualifying Tournament in New Delhi, India:
Football (soccer)
- UEFA Champions League Round of 16, first leg:
- UEFA Europa League Round of 32, second leg (first leg score in parentheses): Manchester City England 4–0 (2–1) Portugal Porto. Manchester City win 6–1 on aggregate.
- Copa Libertadores second stage:
- Asian Olympics qualifiers preliminary round 3, matchday 5:
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February 21, 2012 (Tuesday)
Field hockey
- Men's Olympic Qualifying Tournament in New Delhi, India:
- Women's Olympic Qualifying Tournament in New Delhi, India:
Football (soccer)
- UEFA Champions League Round of 16, first leg:
- CSKA Moscow Russia 1–1 Spain Real Madrid
- Napoli Italy 3–1 England Chelsea
- Copa Libertadores second stage:
- Asian Olympics qualifiers preliminary round 3:
February 20, 2012 (Monday)
February 19, 2012 (Sunday)
Basketball
- Spain Spanish Cup Final in Barcelona: FC Barcelona Regal 74–91 Real Madrid
- Real Madrid win the Cup for the 23rd time.
Field hockey
- Men's Olympic Qualifying Tournament in New Delhi, India:
- Women's Olympic Qualifying Tournament in New Delhi, India:
Football (soccer)
- CAF Champions League preliminary round, first leg:
- DFC8 Central African Republic 1–0 Cameroon Les Astres
- Missile Gabon 3–2 Ivory Coast Africa Sports
- AFAD Djékanou Ivory Coast 1–0 Republic of the Congo Diables Noirs
- Orlando Pirates South Africa 1–3 Angola Recreativo do Libolo
- Mafunzo Zanzibar 0–2 Mozambique Liga Muçulmana
- CD Elá Nguema Equatorial Guinea 0–3 Nigeria Dolphins
- LISCR Liberia 0–2 Ghana Berekum Chelsea
- Green Mamba Eswatini 2–4 Zimbabwe FC Platinum
- Japan Actuel's Madagascar 1–5 Zambia Power Dynamos
- CAF Confederation Cup preliminary round, first leg:
Golf
- PGA Tour:
- European Tour:
- Avantha Masters in New Delhi, India:
- Winner: Jbe' Kruger (ZAF) 274 (−14)
- Kruger wins his first European Tour title.
- Winner: Jbe' Kruger (ZAF) 274 (−14)
- Avantha Masters in New Delhi, India:
- LPGA Tour:
- Honda LPGA Thailand in Chonburi, Thailand:
- Winner: Yani Tseng (ROC) 269 (−19)
- Tseng wins her 13th LPGA Tour title.
- Winner: Yani Tseng (ROC) 269 (−19)
- Honda LPGA Thailand in Chonburi, Thailand:
- Champions Tour:
- The ACE Group Classic in Naples, Florida:
- Winner: Kenny Perry (USA) 196 (−20)
- Perry wins his second Champions Tour title.
- Winner: Kenny Perry (USA) 196 (−20)
- The ACE Group Classic in Naples, Florida:
Tennis
- ATP World Tour:
- ABN AMRO World Tennis Tournament in Rotterdam, Netherlands:
- Final: Roger Federer (SWI) def. Juan Martín del Potro (ARG) 6–1, 6–4
- Federer wins his 71st ATP Tour title.
- Final: Roger Federer (SWI) def. Juan Martín del Potro (ARG) 6–1, 6–4
- SAP Open in San Jose, California:
- Final: Milos Raonic (CAN) def. Denis Istomin (UZB) 7–6 (2), 6–2
- Raonic wins his third ATP Tour title.
- Final: Milos Raonic (CAN) def. Denis Istomin (UZB) 7–6 (2), 6–2
- Brasil Open in São Paulo, Brazil:
- Final: Nicolás Almagro (ESP) def. Filippo Volandri (ITA) 6–3, 4–6, 6–4
- Almagro wins his eleventh career title.
- Final: Nicolás Almagro (ESP) def. Filippo Volandri (ITA) 6–3, 4–6, 6–4
- ABN AMRO World Tennis Tournament in Rotterdam, Netherlands:
- WTA Tour:
- Qatar Total Open in Doha, Qatar:
- Final: Victoria Azarenka (BLR) def. Samantha Stosur (AUS) 6–1, 6–2
- Azarenka wins her third title of the year and eleventh of her career.
- Final: Victoria Azarenka (BLR) def. Samantha Stosur (AUS) 6–1, 6–2
- Copa Sony Ericsson Colsanitas in Bogotá, Colombia:
- Final: Lara Arruabarrena-Vecino (ESP) def. Alexandra Panova (RUS) 6–2, 7–5
- Arruabarrena-Vecino wins her first WTA Tour title.
- Final: Lara Arruabarrena-Vecino (ESP) def. Alexandra Panova (RUS) 6–2, 7–5
- Qatar Total Open in Doha, Qatar:
February 18, 2012 (Saturday)
Auto racing
- Sprint Cup Series:
- Budweiser Shootout: (1) Kyle Busch (USA) (Toyota) (2) Tony Stewart (USA) (Chevrolet) (3) Marcos Ambrose (AUS) (Ford)
Field hockey
- Men's Olympic Qualifying Tournament in New Delhi, India:
- Women's Olympic Qualifying Tournament in New Delhi, India:
Football (soccer)
- AFC Champions League qualifying play-off:
- OFC Champions League group stage, matchday 4:
- CAF Champions League preliminary round, first leg:
- ASFA Yennenga Burkina Faso 0–0 Algeria ASO Chlef
- Young Africans Tanzania 1–1 Egypt Zamalek
- Ports Authority Sierra Leone 0–0 Guinea Horoya AC
- Foullah Edifice Chad 0–0 Algeria JSM Béjaïa
- Tusker Kenya 0–0 Rwanda APR
- Coin Nord Comoros 0–0 Ethiopia Ethiopian Coffee
- ASGNN Niger 0–0 Benin Tonnerre
- URA Uganda 3–0 Lesotho Lesotho Correctional Services
- Brikama United The Gambia 0–1 Senegal US Ouakam
- CAF Confederation Cup preliminary round, first leg:
- Union Douala Cameroon 1–0 Sierra Leone FC Kallon
- Black Leopards South Africa 1–1 Zimbabwe Motor Action
- Red Arrows Zambia 0–0 Eswatini Royal Leopards
- AS Mangasport Gabon 0–1 Ethiopia Saint-George SA
- Kiyovu Sports Rwanda 1–1 Tanzania Simba
- Ferroviário de Maputo Mozambique 3–0 Kenya Gor Mahia
- Séwé Sports Ivory Coast 0–1 Cameroon Unisport Bafang
- Extension Gunners Botswana 2–1 Madagascar TANA
- Jamhuri Zanzibar 0–3 Zimbabwe Hwange
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February 17, 2012 (Friday)
Football (soccer)
- OFC Champions League group stage, matchday 4:
February 16, 2012 (Thursday)
Basketball
- Israel Israeli State Cup Final in Tel Aviv: Maccabi Tel Aviv 82–69 Maccabi Rishon LeZion
- Maccabi Tel Aviv win the Cup for the third successive time and 39th time overall.
Football (soccer)
- UEFA Europa League Round of 32, first leg:
- Lokomotiv Moscow Russia 2–1 Spain Athletic Bilbao
- Red Bull Salzburg Austria 0–4 Ukraine Metalist Kharkiv
- Ajax Netherlands 0–2 England Manchester United
- Viktoria Plzeň Czech Republic 1–1 Germany Schalke 04
- AZ Netherlands 1–0 Belgium Anderlecht
- Lazio Italy 1–3 Spain Atlético Madrid
- Legia Warsaw Poland 2–2 Portugal Sporting CP
- Steaua București Romania 0–1 Netherlands Twente
- Wisła Kraków Poland 1–1 Belgium Standard Liège
- Udinese Italy 0–0 Greece PAOK
- Trabzonspor Turkey 1–2 Netherlands PSV Eindhoven
- Hannover 96 Germany 2–1 Belgium Club Brugge
- Porto Portugal 1–2 England Manchester City
- Stoke City England 0–1 Spain Valencia
- Copa Libertadores second stage:
February 15, 2012 (Wednesday)
Football (soccer)
- UEFA Champions League Round of 16, first leg:
- Copa Libertadores second stage:
- UEFA Women's Euro 2013 qualifying:
- Group 1: Greece File:Flag of Greece.svg 2–3 File:Flag of Bosnia and Herzegovina.svg Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Group 2: Turkey File:Flag of Turkey.svg 0–5 File:Flag of Germany.svg Germany
- Group 3: Belgium File:Flag of Belgium (civil).svg 2–2 File:Ulster Banner.svg Northern Ireland
- Group 7: Portugal File:Flag of Portugal.svg 6–0 File:Flag of Armenia.svg Armenia
Mixed martial arts
- UFC on Fuel TV: Sanchez vs. Ellenberger in Omaha, Nebraska, United States (USA unless stated):
- Bantamweight bout: Ivan Menjivar (ESA) def. John Albert via submission (rear-naked choke)
- Bantamweight bout: T.J. Dillashaw def. Walel Watson via unanimous decision (30–25, 30–25, 30–26)
- Heavyweight bout: Stipe Miocic def. Philip De Fries (ENG) via KO (punches)
- Middleweight bout: Ronny Markes (BRA) def. Aaron Simpson via split decision (29–28, 28–29, 29–28)
- Heavyweight bout: Stefan Struve (NED) def. Dave Herman via TKO (punches)
- Welterweight bout: Jake Ellenberger def. Diego Sanchez via unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 29–28)
Ski jumping
- World Cup in Klingenthal, Germany: Cancelled due to high winds.
February 14, 2012 (Tuesday)
Football (soccer)
- UEFA Champions League Round of 16, first leg:
- UEFA Europa League Round of 32, first leg:
- Rubin Kazan Russia 0–1 Greece Olympiacos
- Braga Portugal 0–2 Turkey Beşiktaş
- Copa Libertadores second stage:
February 13, 2012 (Monday)
February 12, 2012 (Sunday)
Alpine skiing
- Men's World Cup in Krasnaya Polyana, Russia:
- Super combined: (1) Ivica Kostelić (CRO) (2) Beat Feuz (SWI) (3) Thomas Mermillod-Blondin (FRA)
- Final standings: (1) Kostelić 336 points (2) Feuz 300 (3) Romed Baumann (AUT) 159
- Kostelić defends his combined title, and wins his fifth career discipline title.
- Final standings: (1) Kostelić 336 points (2) Feuz 300 (3) Romed Baumann (AUT) 159
- Super combined: (1) Ivica Kostelić (CRO) (2) Beat Feuz (SWI) (3) Thomas Mermillod-Blondin (FRA)
- Women's World Cup in Soldeu, Andorra:
- Giant slalom: (1) Tessa Worley (FRA) (2) Tina Maze (SLO) (3) Maria Höfl-Riesch (GER)
Auto racing
- World Rally Championship:
- Rally Sweden: (1) Jari-Matti Latvala (FIN)/Miikka Anttila (FIN) (Ford Fiesta RS WRC) (2) Mikko Hirvonen (FIN)/Jarmo Lehtinen (FIN) (Citroën DS3 WRC) (3) Mads Østberg (NOR)/Jonas Andersson (SWE) (Ford Fiesta RS WRC)
Biathlon
- World Cup 8 in Kontiolahti, Finland:
- Men's 12.5 km Pursuit: (1) Ole Einar Bjørndalen (NOR) (2) Martin Fourcade (FRA) (3) Dmitry Malyshko (RUS)
- Women's 10 km Pursuit: (1) Kaisa Mäkäräinen (FIN) (2) Magdalena Neuner (GER) (3) Darya Domracheva (BLR)
Football (soccer)
- Africa Cup of Nations in Equatorial Guinea and Gabon:
- Final: 1st place, gold medalist(s) Zambia File:Flag of Zambia.svg 0–0 (8–7 pen.) 2nd place, silver medalist(s) File:Flag of Côte d'Ivoire.svg Ivory Coast
- Zambia win the title for the first time.
- Final: 1st place, gold medalist(s) Zambia File:Flag of Zambia.svg 0–0 (8–7 pen.) 2nd place, silver medalist(s) File:Flag of Côte d'Ivoire.svg Ivory Coast
Golf
- PGA Tour:
- AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am in Pebble Beach, California:
- Winner: Phil Mickelson (USA) 269 (−17)
- Mickelson wins his 40th PGA Tour title.
- Winner: Phil Mickelson (USA) 269 (−17)
- AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am in Pebble Beach, California:
- European Tour:
- Dubai Desert Classic in Dubai, United Arab Emirates:
- Winner: Rafael Cabrera-Bello (ESP) 270 (−18)
- Cabrera-Bello wins his second European Tour title.
- Winner: Rafael Cabrera-Bello (ESP) 270 (−18)
- Dubai Desert Classic in Dubai, United Arab Emirates:
- LPGA Tour:
- Women's Australian Open in Black Rock, Australia:
- Winner: Jessica Korda (USA) 289 (−3)PO
- Korda wins her first LPGA Tour title, in a six-player playoff.
- Winner: Jessica Korda (USA) 289 (−3)PO
- Women's Australian Open in Black Rock, Australia:
- Champions Tour:
- Allianz Championship in Boca Raton, Florida:
- Winner: Corey Pavin (USA)
- Pavin wins his first Champions Tour title.
- Winner: Corey Pavin (USA)
- Allianz Championship in Boca Raton, Florida:
Rugby union
- Six Nations Championship, week 2: Wales File:Flag of Wales (1959–present).svg 27–13 File:Flag of Scotland.svg Scotland
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Tennis
- Davis Cup
- World Group, first round:
- File:Flag of Spain.svg Spain 5–0 File:Flag of Kazakhstan.svg Kazakhstan
- File:Flag of Russia.svg Russia 2–3 File:Flag of Austria.svg Austria
- File:Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Canada 1–4 File:Flag of France.svg France
- File:Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Switzerland 0–5 File:Flag of the United States.svg United States
- File:Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Czech Republic 4–1 File:Flag of Italy.svg Italy
- File:Flag of Serbia.svg Serbia 4–1 File:Flag of Sweden.svg Sweden
- File:Flag of Japan.svg Japan 2–3 File:Flag of Croatia.svg Croatia
- File:Flag of Germany.svg Germany 1–4 File:Flag of Argentina.svg Argentina
- World Group, first round:
- WTA Tour:
- Open GDF Suez in Paris, France:
- Final: Angelique Kerber (GER) def. Marion Bartoli (FRA) 7–6 (3), 5–7, 6–3
- Kerber wins her first WTA title.
- Final: Angelique Kerber (GER) def. Marion Bartoli (FRA) 7–6 (3), 5–7, 6–3
- PTT Pattaya Open in Pattaya, Thailand
- Final: Daniela Hantuchová (FRA) def. Maria Kirilenko (RUS) 6–7 (4), 6–3, 6–3
- Hantuchová wins the tournament for the second time, and his 5th career title.
- Final: Daniela Hantuchová (FRA) def. Maria Kirilenko (RUS) 6–7 (4), 6–3, 6–3
- Open GDF Suez in Paris, France:
February 11, 2012 (Saturday)
Alpine skiing
- Men's World Cup in Krasnaya Polyana, Russia:
- Downhill: (1) Beat Feuz (SWI) (2) Benjamin Thomsen (CAN) (3) Adrien Théaux (FRA)
- Women's World Cup in Soldeu, Andorra:
- Slalom: (1) Marlies Schild (AUT) (2) Frida Hansdotter (SWE) (3) Kathrin Zettel (AUT)
Biathlon
- World Cup 8 in Kontiolahti, Finland:
- Men's 10 km Sprint: (1) Martin Fourcade (FRA) (2) Timofey Lapshin (RUS) (3) Benjamin Weger (SWI)
- Women's 7.5 km Sprint: (1) Magdalena Neuner (GER) (2) Kaisa Mäkäräinen (FIN) (3) Darya Domracheva (BLR)
Bobsleigh
- Bobsleigh World Cup in Calgary, Canada:
- Two-man: (1) Beat Hefti/Thomas Lamparter (SWI) (2) Manuel Machata/Andreas Bredau (GER) (3) Maximilian Arndt/Kevin Kuske (GER)
- Final standings: 1st place, gold medalist(s) Hefti 1695 points 2nd place, silver medalist(s) Arndt 1573 3rd place, bronze medalist(s) Alexandr Zubkov (RUS) 1416
- Hefti wins his second World Cup title.
- Final standings: 1st place, gold medalist(s) Hefti 1695 points 2nd place, silver medalist(s) Arndt 1573 3rd place, bronze medalist(s) Alexandr Zubkov (RUS) 1416
- Four-man: (1) Machata/Marko Huebenbecker/Bredau/Christian Poser (GER) (2) Arndt/Jan Speer/Kuske/Martin Putze (GER) (3) Zubkov/Filipp Yegorov/Dmitry Trunenkov/Maxim Mokrousov (RUS)
- Final standings: 1st place, gold medalist(s) Zubkov 1671 points 2nd place, silver medalist(s) Arndt 1606 3rd place, bronze medalist(s) Machata 1574
- Zubkov wins his record-equalling fourth World Cup title.
- Final standings: 1st place, gold medalist(s) Zubkov 1671 points 2nd place, silver medalist(s) Arndt 1606 3rd place, bronze medalist(s) Machata 1574
- Two-woman: (1) Kaillie Humphries/Jennifer Ciochetti (CAN) (2) Anja Schneiderheinze-Stöckel/Lisette Thöne (GER) (3) Sandra Kiriasis/Petra Lammert (GER)
- Final standings: 1st place, gold medalist(s) Cathleen Martini (GER) 1655 2nd place, silver medalist(s) Schneiderheinze-Stöckel 1598 3rd place, bronze medalist(s) Kiriasis 1574
- Kiriasis fails to win the World Cup for the first time since 2003.
- Final standings: 1st place, gold medalist(s) Cathleen Martini (GER) 1655 2nd place, silver medalist(s) Schneiderheinze-Stöckel 1598 3rd place, bronze medalist(s) Kiriasis 1574
- Two-man: (1) Beat Hefti/Thomas Lamparter (SWI) (2) Manuel Machata/Andreas Bredau (GER) (3) Maximilian Arndt/Kevin Kuske (GER)
Cross-country skiing
- World Cup in Nové Město na Moravě, Czech Republic:
- Men's 30 km C Mass Start: (1) Johan Olsson (SWE) (2) Dario Cologna (SWI) (3) Maxim Vylegzhanin (RUS)
- Women's 15 km C Mass Start: (1) Marit Bjørgen (NOR) (2) Justyna Kowalczyk (POL) (3) Therese Johaug (NOR)
Football (soccer)
Futsal
- European Men's Championship in Zagreb, Croatia:
- Bronze medal match: Croatia File:Flag of Croatia.svg 1–3 3rd place, bronze medalist(s) File:Flag of Italy.svg Italy
- Final: 2nd place, silver medalist(s) Russia File:Flag of Russia.svg 1–3 (a.e.t.) 1st place, gold medalist(s) File:Flag of Spain.svg Spain
- Spain win the fourth successive title, and sixth overall.
Rugby union
- Six Nations Championship, week 2: Italy File:Flag of Italy.svg 15–19 File:Flag of England.svg England
February 10, 2012 (Friday)
Biathlon
- World Cup 8 in Kontiolahti, Finland:
February 9, 2012 (Thursday)
Basketball
- Euroleague Top 16, matchday 4:
Football (soccer)
Futsal
February 8, 2012 (Wednesday)
Basketball
- Euroleague Top 16, matchday 4:
- Group E: Anadolu Efes Turkey 65–67 Greece Olympiacos
- Group F:
- Montepaschi Siena Italy 84–69 Spain Unicaja
- Gescrap Bizkaia Spain 93–69 Spain Real Madrid
- Group G: EA7 Emporio Armani Italy 63–58 Russia UNICS Kazan
Football (soccer)
Snowboarding
- World Cup in Blue Mountain, Canada:
- Snowboard cross men: (1) Pierre Vaultier (FRA) (2) David Speiser (GER) (3) Nick Baumgartner (USA)
- Snowboard cross women: (1) Dominique Maltais (CAN) (2) Aleksandra Zhekova (BUL) (3) Maelle Ricker (CAN)
February 7, 2012 (Tuesday)
Baseball
- Caribbean Series in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic:
- Venezuela Tigres de Aragua 6, Mexico Yaquis de Obregón 2
- Puerto Rico Indios de Mayagüez 3, Dominican Republic Leones del Escogido 1
- Final standings: Leones del Escogido 4–2, Indios de Mayagüez, Tigres de Aragua 3–3, Yaquis de Obregón 2–4.
- The Leones win the Caribbean Series for the first time since 2010, and the fourth time overall.
- Final standings: Leones del Escogido 4–2, Indios de Mayagüez, Tigres de Aragua 3–3, Yaquis de Obregón 2–4.
Football (soccer)
Futsal
February 6, 2012 (Monday)
Baseball
Futsal
February 5, 2012 (Sunday)
American football
- Super Bowl XLVI: New York Giants 21–17 New England Patriots
- New York Giants win the Super Bowl for the fourth time, and first since defeating the Patriots in Super Bowl XLII.
Baseball
Football (soccer)
Futsal
- European Men's Championship in Croatia (teams in bold advance to the quarter-finals):
- Group C in Split: Russia File:Flag of Russia.svg 2–2 File:Flag of Italy.svg Italy
- Standings: Russia, Italy 4 points, File:Flag of Turkey.svg Turkey 0.
- Group D in Zagreb: Serbia File:Flag of Serbia.svg 1–2 File:Flag of Portugal.svg Portugal
- Standings: Portugal 6 points, Serbia 3, File:Flag of Azerbaijan.svg Azerbaijan 0.
- Group C in Split: Russia File:Flag of Russia.svg 2–2 File:Flag of Italy.svg Italy
Handball
- Asian Men's Championship in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia:
- Bronze medal game: 3rd place, bronze medalist(s) Saudi Arabia File:Flag of Saudi Arabia.svg 25–21 File:Flag of Japan.svg Japan
- Final: 1st place, gold medalist(s) South Korea File:Flag of South Korea.svg 23–22 2nd place, silver medalist(s) File:Flag of Qatar.svg Qatar
- South Korea win the title for the ninth time.
Tennis
- Open Sud de France in Montpellier, France:
- Final: Tomáš Berdych (CZE) def. Gaël Monfils (FRA) 6–2, 4–6, 6–3
- Berdych wins his seventh ATP Tour title.
- Final: Tomáš Berdych (CZE) def. Gaël Monfils (FRA) 6–2, 4–6, 6–3
- PBZ Zagreb Indoors in Zagreb, Croatia:
- Final: Mikhail Youzhny (RUS) def. Lukáš Lacko (SVK) 6–2, 6–3
- Youzhny wins his eighth ATP Tour title.
- Final: Mikhail Youzhny (RUS) def. Lukáš Lacko (SVK) 6–2, 6–3
- VTR Open in Viña del Mar, Chile:
- Final: Juan Mónaco (ARG) def. Carlos Berlocq (ARG) 6–3, 6–7(1), 6–1
- Mónaco wins his fourth ATP Tour title, and first since 2007.
- Final: Juan Mónaco (ARG) def. Carlos Berlocq (ARG) 6–3, 6–7(1), 6–1
February 4, 2012 (Saturday)
Baseball
Equestrianism
- Show jumping – World Cup, Western European League:
- 11th competition in Bordeaux: 1st place, gold medalist(s) Kevin Staut (FRA) on Silvana 2nd place, silver medalist(s) Edwina Tops-Alexander (AUS) on Itot du Château 3rd place, bronze medalist(s) Rik Hemeryck (BEL) on Quarco de Kerambars
- Combined driving – World Cup:
- World Cup Final in Bordeaux: 1st place, gold medalist(s) Boyd Exell (AUS) 2nd place, silver medalist(s) IJsbrand Chardon (NED) 3rd place, bronze medalist(s) Koos de Ronde (NED)
Football (soccer)
Futsal
- European Men's Championship in Croatia (teams in bold advance to the quarter-finals):
- Group A in Split: Czech Republic File:Flag of the Czech Republic.svg 4–5 File:Flag of Croatia.svg Croatia
- Standings: Croatia 6 points, File:Flag of Romania.svg Romania 3, Czech Republic 0.
- Group B in Zagreb: Ukraine File:Flag of Ukraine.svg 1–4 File:Flag of Spain.svg Spain
- Standings: Spain 6 points, Ukraine 3, File:Flag of Slovenia.svg Slovenia 0.
- Group A in Split: Czech Republic File:Flag of the Czech Republic.svg 4–5 File:Flag of Croatia.svg Croatia
Mixed martial arts
- UFC 143 in Las Vegas, United States (USA unless stated):
- Middleweight bout: Ed Herman def. Clifford Starks via submission (rear-naked choke)
- Bantamweight bout: Renan Barão (BRA) def. Scott Jorgensen via unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 30–27)
- Welterweight bout: Josh Koscheck def. Mike Pierce via split decision (28–29, 29–28, 29–28)
- Heavyweight bout: Fabrício Werdum (BRA) def. Roy Nelson via unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 30–27)
- Interim Welterweight Championship bout: Carlos Condit def. Nick Diaz via unanimous decision (48–47, 49–46, 49–46)
February 3, 2012 (Friday)
Baseball
Cricket
- India in Australia:
- 2nd T20I in Melbourne:
- File:Flag of Australia (converted).svg Australia 131 (19.4 overs); File:Flag of India.svg India 135/2 (19.4 overs). India win by 8 wickets (with 2 balls remaining).
- 2nd T20I in Melbourne:
Futsal
Handball
February 2, 2012 (Thursday)
Baseball
Basketball
- Euroleague Top 16 matchday 3:
Football (soccer)
- Copa Libertadores First Stage, second leg (teams in bold advance to the Second stage):
Futsal
February 1, 2012 (Wednesday)
Basketball
- Euroleague Top 16 matchday 3:
- Group E: Olympiacos Greece 83–65 Turkey Anadolu Efes
- Group F: Real Madrid Spain 89–73 Spain Gescrap Bizkaia
- Group G: UNICS Kazan Russia 59–44 Italy EA7 Emporio Armani
Cricket
- India in Australia:
- 1st T20I in Sydney:
- File:Flag of Australia (converted).svg Australia 171/4 (20 overs); File:Flag of India.svg India 140/6 (20 overs). Australia win by 31 runs.
- 1st T20I in Sydney:
Football (soccer)
- Africa Cup of Nations in Equatorial Guinea and Gabon (teams in bold advance to the quarterfinals):
- Copa Libertadores First Stage, second leg (teams in bold advance to the Second stage):
- Flamengo Brazil 2–0 Bolivia Real Potosí. 3–3 on points; Flamengo win 3–2 on aggregate.
- Once Caldas Colombia 2–2 Brazil Internacional. Internacional win 4–1 on points.
Futsal
Handball
- Asian Men's Championship in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia (teams in bold advance to the semifinals):