MEN’S ICE HOCKEY: Cardiff Devils edged out Nottingham 3-2 to open up a three-point advantage in the Elite League after second-placed Belfast, who have two games in hand on the leaders, went down 3-2 against Coventry after a shoot-out.

Maxim Golod netted twice to keep defending champions Sheffield three points further back in third following their 4-1 win over Guildford.

Bottom club Fife lost again, 7-1 at Guildford on Sunday evening.