The Lakers led almost throughout, only briefly falling behind by two points in the second quarter.

NPR: Howard Leads Lakers Over Bulls 90-81

Carter, who is two points behind the All Blacks Test record of 968 points by Andrew Mehrtens, apologized for the tackle after the match and praised the home effort.

CNN: All Blacks and Wallabies claim wins

Coventry's win over Newcastle put them back on top by two points over the Panthers with the Giants now just three behind.

BBC: Belfast Giants complete double over Nottingham Panthers

Hull's defeat by Sunderland means that, with two games left, they are six points behind the Hammers but with a vastly inferior goal difference.

BBC: West Ham 3-2 Wigan

Hamburg moved up to fourth place on goal difference ahead of Schalke, two points behind Bayern and Bremen, after being held 0-0 at home by Hoffenheim.

CNN: Leaders Leverkusen limp to another draw