MOSCOW -- Alex Ovechkin has been named Russias captain for the World Cup of Hockey.The Russian Ice Hockey Federation announced the decision Wednesday. It also says Evgeni Malkin and Pavel Datsyuk will serve as the alternate captains.The 30-year-old Ovechkin has been captain of the Washington Capitals for the past six seasons. He has 525 goals and 441 assists for 966 points in 839 NHL games and was captain when Russia won the world hockey championship in 2014.Malkin, 30, has been an alternate captain for the Pittsburgh Penguins since 2008, winning the Stanley Cup twice in that time.Datsyuk, 38, recently left the NHLs Detroit Red Wings to return home to Russia and play for St. Petersburg of the Kontinental Hockey League.The World Cup begins Sept. 17 in Toronto. Pierre Hojbjerg Bayern Munich Jersey . The Cincinnati Reds remain perfect with their speedy rookie outfielder in the starting lineup. Fabian Benko Bayern Munich Jersey . Ronaldo produced a spectacular individual performance on Tuesday, scoring all three goals and guiding Portugal into the next years World Cup in Brazil with a 3-2 victory in Sweden. The Real Madrid forward has scored 66 goals in 2013, but the last three may be the boost he needs to upstage Messi after FIFA unexpectedly extended the voting period for the Ballon dOr to Nov. http://www.soccerfcbayernshop.com/kids-corentin-tolisso-munich-jersey/ . Then the Pacers gave Oladipo and his Orlando teammates the cold shoulder. Paul Georges buzzer-beating 3-pointer at the end of the third quarter spurred a 21-4 run, finally sending Indiana past the Magic 97-87 in a tougher-than-expected opening night matchup. Arturo Vidal Jersey . MORITZ, Switzerland -- Fog prevented downhill racers from getting their Olympic dress rehearsal. Juan Bernat Bayern Munich Jersey . Nine days before the opening ceremony, organizing committee chief Dmitry Chernyshenko said Wednesday that Sochi is "fully ready" and will deliver safe, friendly and well-run games that defy the grim reports that have overshadowed preparations. North Melbourne coach Brad Scott doesnt care about the numbers game that could pave an easier path to finals football.He wont be watching when Melbourne takes on Carlton at the MCG on Sunday, even though a win for the Blues could soothe Scotts headache a little as his men fight for finals eligibility.Following a nine-point loss to Sydney in Hobart the Kangaroos are already under pressure.It wont concern me at all - our focus is on winning next week, he said of the MCG fixture.I understand the external interest but, God, its a losers attitude: gee, I hope we fall into the eight.After a strong start to the season Saturdays loss in Hobart means the Roos have just three wins from their past 11 games.We really want to focus on trying to compete with the best, Scott said.We havent finished in the top-four the last couple of years at the home-and-away season but we have by the end of the finals and its still our focus to be playing really good footy.The Kangaroos meet GWS Giants on Saturday at Etihad Stadium in a high-stakes game.What I want to do is get the team into a really good frame of mind so that were playingg really good footy and we win next week and then we launch an assault on the finals series, Scott said.ddddddddddddEveryone else is looking over our shoulder, I understand that, but were not.The Swans were too strong at Bellerive Oval and finished 12.13 (85) to 10.16 (76) winners, with Scott blaming repeated missed goals for the loss.However there were some polished performances including Brent Harvey who finished with three goals, two behinds and 32 disposals.Veteran defender Scott Thompson returned from a groin injury but didnt even play a whole quarter before being sidelined with ice between his legs.Ive lost count of the number of times weve started a game with 22 players and havent finished with them, Scott said, naming injury as one reason for the sides slipping form, along with strong opposition.Weve won 12 games for the season - we would like to have won more by this point.The coach is still waiting to learn how many of his seven injured players will be fit for next round. ' ' '