A photographic look at sports action from around the world
Jean-Marc Mormeck of France is counted out after receiving a knock out punch from heavyweight boxing title holder Vladimir Klitschko of Ukraine during their IBF/WBO, WBA and IBO world heavyweight championship title fight in Duesseldorf March 3, 2012.KAI PFAFFENBACH/Reuters
New Jersey Devils goalie Martin Brodeur (30) blocks a shot on goal by New York Islanders' John Tavares (91) as Devils' Adam Henrique (14) defends from behind in the second period of an NHL hockey game on Sunday.Kathy Kmonicek/The Associated Press
Beat Feuz from Switzerland competes in the men's Alpine Skiing World Cup Super G race in the Norwegian ski resort of Kvitfjell March 4, 2012.SCANPIX NORWAY/Reuters
Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Marc-Andre Fleury, left, falls back against the crossbar of the net as he is pushed by Colorado Avalanche right winger Steve Downie in the third period of the Penguins' 5-1 victory in an NHL hockey game in Denver on Saturday, March 3, 2012.David Zalubowski/The Associated Press
Philadelphia Flyers' Scott Hartnell picks himself off the ice after a fight against Washington Capitals' Troy Brouwer during their NHL hockey game in Washington.KEVIN LAMARQUE/Reuters
Ottawa Senators center Zenon Konopka, bottom, collides with Florida Panthers goalie Jose Theodore during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday.Wilfredo Lee/The Associated Press
Miami Heat forward LeBron James (6) backs down on Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant during the first half of their NBA basketball game in Los Angeles.Mark J. Terrill/Reuters
Dallas Stars goalie Kari Lehtonen, left, from Finland, blocks a shot from Calgary Flames' Tim Jackman during second period NHL hockey action in Calgary, Alta., Sunday.Jeff McIntosh/The Canadian Press
New York Knicks' Jeremy Lin, centre, holds on to the ball between Boston Celtics' Kevin Garnett (5) and Rajon Rondo in the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game in Boston.Michael Dwyer/The Associated Press
Blackburn Rovers' Junior Hoilett, center, is tackled by Aston Villa's Stiliyan Petrov, right, during the English Premier League soccer match at Ewood Park, Blackburn, England, Saturday March 3, 2012. The match ended in a 1-1 draw.Clint Hughes/The Associated Press
Vancouver Canucks goaltender Cory Schneider is knocked over by Buffalo Sabres' Patrick Kaleta and Canucks' Alex Edler during the second period of their NHL hockey game in Vancouver on Saturday.BEN NELMS/Reuters
Washington Capitals' goalie Michael Neuvirth stops Philadelphia Flyers' Maxime Talbot during their NHL hockey game in Washington.KEVIN LAMARQUE/Reuters