#quarterfinals

#quarterfinals

HSV are currently second from bottom in the league with a game in hand. However, they are not to be taken lightly by any means. They actually opened their Bundesliga campaign by drawing with Wolfsburg, one of the strongest teams in the league. What's more, they defeated Bayer Leverkusen on penalties to reach the Pokal quarterfinals, and they even made it all the way to the semifinals last season.

After last nights 140-110 shellacking of the lowly Washington Wizards, the Toronto Raptors moved to 3-0 in their group in the NBA Cup tournament. During NBA Cup play the Raptors have beaten the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Atlanta Hawks as well, and they are the only team in their group to remain undefeated. Not only do they have the best record in their group, but they also have the highest point differential at +52, which also helps determine who wins a group.

It's a formidable looking midfield as Gabrielle Vernier partners Marine Menager. Pauline Bourdan Sansus will no doubt look for runners against the grain with every opportunity. Lock Madoussou Fall Raclot was a menace against South Africa. Her carrying ability, along with Charlotte Escudero's all-court game at the base of the ruck, will be key to providing France go-forward ball. Morgane Bourgeois' reliability from the tee sees her win the fullback jersey.

Eight teams remain in contention for the UEFA Women's Euros trophy, with hosts Switzerland reaching the quarterfinals for the first time and world champions Spain in strong form.

Al Hilal will ride on the high of beating the tournament's defending champions Manchester City 4-3 in an extra-time thriller in one of the biggest upsets in the tournament's history on Tuesday.