Days of the month
April 30, 2012 (Monday)
Field hockey
- Men's Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Kakamigahara, Japan, matchday 3:
- Austria
2–1 
Czech Republic - Brazil
0–11 
Japan - China
2–5 
South Africa
- Austria
April 29, 2012 (Sunday)
Auto racing
- World Rally Championship:
- Rally Argentina: (1) Sébastien Loeb (FRA) (Citroën DS3 WRC) (2) Mikko Hirvonen (FIN) (Citroën DS3 WRC) (3) Mads Østberg (NOR) (Ford Fiesta RS WRC)
- Loeb wins his 70th rally.
- Rally Argentina: (1) Sébastien Loeb (FRA) (Citroën DS3 WRC) (2) Mikko Hirvonen (FIN) (Citroën DS3 WRC) (3) Mads Østberg (NOR) (Ford Fiesta RS WRC)
Cycling
- UCI World Tour:
- Tour de Romandie, stage 5: (1) Bradley Wiggins (GBR) (Team Sky) (2) Andrew Talansky (USA) (Garmin–Barracuda) (3) Richie Porte (AUS) (Team Sky)
- Final general classification:
Wiggins 
Talansky 
Rui Costa (POR) (Movistar Team) - UCI World Tour standings (after 14 of 28 races): (1) Tom Boonen (BEL) (Omega Pharma–Quick-Step) 366 points (2) Vincenzo Nibali (ITA) (Liquigas–Cannondale) 272 (3) Samuel Sánchez (ESP) (Euskaltel–Euskadi) 252
- Final general classification:
- Tour de Romandie, stage 5: (1) Bradley Wiggins (GBR) (Team Sky) (2) Andrew Talansky (USA) (Garmin–Barracuda) (3) Richie Porte (AUS) (Team Sky)
Field hockey
- Women's Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Kakamigahara, Japan, matchday 3:
Golf
- PGA Tour:
- Zurich Classic of New Orleans in New Orleans, United States:
- Winner: Jason Dufner (USA) 269 PO (−19)
- Dufner wins his first PGA title.
- Winner: Jason Dufner (USA) 269 PO (−19)
- Zurich Classic of New Orleans in New Orleans, United States:
- European Tour:
- Ballantine's Championship in Icheon, South Korea:
- Winner: Bernd Wiesberger (AUT) 270 (–18)
- Wiesberger wins his first European Tour title.
- Winner: Bernd Wiesberger (AUT) 270 (–18)
- Ballantine's Championship in Icheon, South Korea:
- LPGA Tour:
- Mobile Bay LPGA Classic in Mobile, Alabama, United States:
- Winner: Stacy Lewis (USA) 271 (–17)
- Lewis wins her second LPGA Tour title.
- Winner: Stacy Lewis (USA) 271 (–17)
- Mobile Bay LPGA Classic in Mobile, Alabama, United States:
Motorcycle racing
- MotoGP:
- Spanish Grand Prix in Jerez, Spain (ESP unless stated):
- Moto GP: (1) Casey Stoner (AUS) (Honda) (2) Jorge Lorenzo (Yamaha) (3) Dani Pedrosa (Honda)
- Moto2: (1) Pol Espargaró (Kalex) (2) Marc Márquez (Suter) (3) Thomas Lüthi (SWI) (Suter)
- Moto3: (1) Romano Fenati (ITA) (FTR–Honda) (2) Luis Salom (Kalex–KTM) (3) Sandro Cortese (GER) (KTM)
- Spanish Grand Prix in Jerez, Spain (ESP unless stated):
Tennis
- ATP World Tour:
- Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell in Barcelona, Spain:
- Final: Rafael Nadal (ESP) def. David Ferrer (ESP) 7–6 (1), 7–5
- Nadal wins his 7th Barcelona Open title and his 48th ATP title.
- Final: Rafael Nadal (ESP) def. David Ferrer (ESP) 7–6 (1), 7–5
- BRD Năstase Țiriac Trophy in Bucharest, Romania:
- Final: Gilles Simon (FRA) def. Fabio Fognini (ITA) 6–4, 6–3
- Simon wins his 3rd Bucharest Open title and his 10th ATP title.
- Final: Gilles Simon (FRA) def. Fabio Fognini (ITA) 6–4, 6–3
- Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell in Barcelona, Spain:
- WTA Tour:
- Porsche Tennis Grand Prix in Stuttgart, Germany:
- Final: Maria Sharapova (RUS) def. Victoria Azarenka (BLR) 6–1, 6–4
- Sharapova wins her 25th WTA title.
- Final: Maria Sharapova (RUS) def. Victoria Azarenka (BLR) 6–1, 6–4
- Grand Prix SAR La Princesse Lalla Meryem in Fes, Morocco;
- Final: Kiki Bertens (NED) def. Laura Pous Tió (ESP) 7–5, 6–0
- Bertens wins her first WTA title.
- Final: Kiki Bertens (NED) def. Laura Pous Tió (ESP) 7–5, 6–0
- Porsche Tennis Grand Prix in Stuttgart, Germany:
April 28, 2012 (Saturday)
Auto racing
- Sprint Cup Series:
- Capital City 400 in Richmond, Virginia: (1)
Kyle Busch (Toyota; Joe Gibbs Racing) (2) 
Dale Earnhardt Jr. (Chevrolet; Hendrick Motorsports) (3) 
Tony Stewart (Chevrolet; Stewart-Haas Racing)
- Capital City 400 in Richmond, Virginia: (1)
Field hockey
- Men's Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Kakamigahara, Japan, matchday 2:
- South Africa 6–2 Czech Republic
- Brazil 0–8 China
- Japan 4–1 Austria
- South Africa
April 27, 2012 (Friday)
Auto racing
- Nationwide Series:
- Virginia 529 College Savings 250 in Richmond, Virginia: (1) Kurt Busch (Toyota; Kyle Busch Motorsports) (2)
Denny Hamlin (Toyota; Joe Gibbs Racing) (3) 
Kevin Harvick (Chevrolet; Richard Childress Racing)
- Virginia 529 College Savings 250 in Richmond, Virginia: (1)
Field hockey
- Women's Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Kakamigahara, Japan, matchday 2:
April 26, 2012 (Thursday)
Field hockey
- Men's Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Kakamigahara, Japan, matchday 1:
- China 1–0 Austria
- Japan 6–0 Czech Republic
- South Africa 11–1 Brazil
- China
Football (soccer)
- UEFA Europa League semi-finals, second leg (first leg scores in parentheses):
- Valencia
0–1 (2–4) Atlético Madrid . Atlético Madrid win 5–2 on aggregate. - Athletic Bilbao 3–1 (1–2)
Sporting CP. Athletic Bilbao win 4–3 on aggregate.
- Valencia
April 25, 2012 (Wednesday)
Field hockey
- Women's Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Kakamigahara, Japan, matchday 1:
Football (soccer)
- UEFA Champions League semi-finals, second leg (first leg score in parentheses): Real Madrid 2–1 (a.e.t.) (1–2)
Bayern Munich . 3–3 on aggregate; Bayern Munich win 3–1 on penalties. - AFC Cup group stage Matchday 5:
- Group A:
- Al-Suwaiq
1–5 
Al-Qadsia - Al-Ittihad
1–4 
Al-Faisaly
- Al-Suwaiq
- Group B:
- Al-Oruba
4–1 
East Bengal - Kazma 1–2
Arbil
- Al-Oruba
- Group E:
- Al-Zawra'a 2–1 Al-Shorta
- Safa
1–0 Al-Tilal
- Al-Zawra'a
- Group F:
- Group A:
- CONCACAF Champions League Finals second leg (first leg score in parentheses): Santos Laguna
2–1 (0–2) Monterrey . Monterrey win 3–2 on aggregate. - Monterrey win the title for the second time.
- Copa Libertadores Round of 16, first leg:
- Internacional 0–0 Fluminense
- Bolívar
2–1 Santos
- Internacional
- UEFA Women's Euro 2013 qualifying:
April 24, 2012 (Tuesday)
Football (soccer)
- UEFA Champions League semi-finals, second leg (first leg score in parentheses): Barcelona 2–2 (0–1)
Chelsea . Chelsea win 3–2 on aggregate. - AFC Cup group stage, matchday 5:
- Group C:
- VB
0–1 Al-Ahed - Al-Ettifaq
2–2 Al-Kuwait
- VB
- Group D:
- Salgaocar 3–1 Al-Oruba
- Al-Wehdat 3–1
Neftchi Farg'ona
- Salgaocar
- Group G:
- Chonburi
1–0 
Yangon United - Citizen
1–2 
Home United
- Chonburi
- Group H:
- Group C:
April 23, 2012 (Monday)
April 22, 2012 (Sunday)
Auto racing
- Formula One:
- Bahrain Grand Prix in Sakhir, Bahrain: (1) Sebastian Vettel (GER) (Red Bull–Renault) (2) Kimi Räikkönen (FIN) (Lotus-Renault) (3) Romain Grosjean (FRA) (Lotus-Renault)
- Sprint Cup Series:
- STP 400 in Kansas City, Kansas: (1) Denny Hamlin (Toyota; Joe Gibbs Racing) (2)
Martin Truex Jr. (Toyota; Michael Waltrip Racing) (3) Jimmie Johnson (Chevrolet; Hendrick Motorsports)
- STP 400 in Kansas City, Kansas: (1)
Cycling
- UCI World Tour:
- Liège–Bastogne–Liège: Maxim Iglinsky (KAZ) (Astana) Vincenzo Nibali (ITA) (Liquigas–Cannondale) Enrico Gasparotto (ITA) (Astana)
- UCI World Tour standings (after 13 of 28 races): (1) Tom Boonen (BEL) (Omega Pharma–Quick-Step) 366 points (2) Nibali 272 (3) Samuel Sánchez (ESP) (Euskaltel–Euskadi) 252
- Liège–Bastogne–Liège:
Equestrianism
- Show Jumping World Cup:
- World Cup Final in 's-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands: Rich Fellers (USA) on Flexible Steve Guerdat (SUI) on Nino des Buissonnets Pius Schwizer (SUI) on Ulysse & Carlina
- World Cup Final in 's-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands:
Golf
- PGA Tour:
- Valero Texas Open in San Antonio:
- Winner: Ben Curtis (USA) 280 (−8)
- Curtis wins his fourth PGA Tour title.
- Winner: Ben Curtis (USA) 280 (−8)
- Valero Texas Open in San Antonio:
- European Tour:
- Volvo China Open in Tianjin, China:
- Winner: Branden Grace (RSA) 267 (−21)
- Grace wins his third European Tour title.
- Winner: Branden Grace (RSA) 267 (−21)
- Volvo China Open in Tianjin, China:
Ice hockey
- World U18 Championship:
- Bronze medal game: Finland
4–5 
Canada - Final: Sweden
0–7 
United States - The United States win their fourth consecutive title, and their seventh overall.
- Bronze medal game: Finland
Tennis
- ATP World Tour:
- Monte-Carlo Masters:
- Final: Rafael Nadal (ESP) def. Novak Djokovic (SRB) 6–3, 6–1
- Nadal wins in Monte Carlo for the eighth successive year, winning his 20th Masters 1000 title and his 47th ATP Tour title.
- Final: Rafael Nadal (ESP) def. Novak Djokovic (SRB) 6–3, 6–1
- Monte-Carlo Masters:
- WTA Tour:
- Fed Cup semifinals:
Russia 2–3 
Serbia - Ana Ivanovic (SRB) def. Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova (GER) 3–6, 6–0, 6–3
- Jelena Janković (SRB) def. Svetlana Kuznetsova (RUS) 6–1, 6–4
- Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova/Elena Vesnina (RUS) def. Aleksandra Krunić/Bojana Jovanovski (SRB) 6–4, 6–0
Italy 1–4 Czech Republic - Petra Kvitová (CZE) def. Francesca Schiavone (ITA) 6–4, 7–6(1)
- Sara Errani (ITA) def. Andrea Hlaváčková (CZE) 2–6, 6–2, 6–2
- Andrea Hlaváčková/Lucie Hradecká (CZE) def. Sara Errani/Flavia Pennetta (ITA) 6–5 retired
- Fed Cup semifinals:
Water polo
April 21, 2012 (Saturday)
Baseball
- Major League Baseball: Chicago White Sox 4, Seattle Mariners 0
- White Sox pitcher Philip Humber throws the 21st perfect game in Major League Baseball history; the first since Roy Halladay on May 29, 2010.
Equestrianism
- Dressage World Cup:
- World Cup Final in 's-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands: Adelinde Cornelissen (NED) on Parzival Helen Langehanenberg (GER) on Damon Hill NRW Valentina Truppa (ITA) on Eremo del Castegno
- World Cup Final in 's-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands:
Golf
- LPGA Tour:
- LPGA Lotte Championship in Kapolei, Hawaii:
- Winner: Ai Miyazato (JPN) 276 (−12)
- Miyazato wins her eighth LPGA Tour title.
- Winner: Ai Miyazato (JPN) 276 (−12)
- LPGA Lotte Championship in Kapolei, Hawaii:
Mixed martial arts
- UFC 145 in Atlanta, Georgia, United States (USA unless stated):
- Lightweight bout: Mark Bocek (CAN) def. John Alessio (CAN) via unanimous decision (30–27, 29–28, 30–27)
- Featherweight bout: Eddie Yagin def. Mark Hominick (CAN) via split decision (29–28, 28–29, 29–28)
- Bantamweight bout: Michael McDonald def. Miguel Torres via KO (punches)
- Heavyweight bout: Ben Rothwell def. Brendan Schaub via KO (punches)
- Welterweight bout: Rory MacDonald (CAN) def. Che Mills (ENG) via TKO (punches)
- Light Heavyweight Championship bout: Jon Jones (c) def. Rashad Evans via unanimous decision (49–46, 49–46, 50–45)
Tennis
- WTA Tour:
- Fed Cup semifinals:
- Russia 1–1 Serbia
- Jelena Janković (SRB) def. Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova (RUS) 6–4, 6–3
- Svetlana Kuznetsova (RUS) def. Ana Ivanovic (SRB) 6–2, 2–6, 6–4
- Italy 0–2 Czech Republic
- Lucie Šafářová (CZE) def. Francesca Schiavone (ITA) 7–6(3), 6–1
- Petra Kvitová (CZE) def. Sara Errani (ITA) 6–4, 6–3
- Fed Cup semifinals:
Water polo
April 20, 2012 (Friday)
Baseball
- Major League Baseball: Cincinnati Reds 9, Chicago Cubs 4
- The Reds become the sixth franchise to record 10,000 wins in Major League Baseball.
Ice hockey
Water polo
- Women's Olympic Games Qualification Tournament Quarter-finals in Trieste, Italy (winners qualify for the Olympic Games):
- Hungary
18–5 
Kazakhstan - Russia 7–6 Canada
- Spain 9–7
Greece - Italy 7–6
Netherlands
- Hungary
April 19, 2012 (Thursday)
Football (soccer)
- UEFA Europa League semi-finals, first leg:
- 2012 Copa Libertadores second stage, final matchday (teams in bold advance to the Round of 16):
- Group 1:
- Juan Aurich
1–0 Internacional - Santos 2–0 The Strongest
- Standings: Santos 13 points, Internacional 8, The Strongest 7, Juan Aurich 6.
- Juan Aurich
- Group 8:
- Universidad de Chile
2–1 
Atlético Nacional - Peñarol
4–2 
Godoy Cruz - Standings: Universidad de Chile 13 points, Atlético Nacional 11, Godoy Cruz 5, Peñarol 4.
- Universidad de Chile
- Group 1:
Ice hockey
April 18, 2012 (Wednesday)
Cycling
- UCI World Tour:
- La Flèche Wallonne: Joaquim Rodríguez (ESP) (Team Katusha) Michael Albasini (SUI) (GreenEDGE) Philippe Gilbert (BEL) (BMC Racing Team)
- UCI World Tour standings (after 12 of 28 races): (1) Tom Boonen (BEL) (Omega Pharma–Quick-Step) 366 points (2) Peter Sagan (SVK) (Liquigas–Cannondale) 229 (3) Rodríguez & Samuel Sánchez (ESP) (Euskaltel–Euskadi) 222
- La Flèche Wallonne:
- UCI Women's Road World Cup:
Football (soccer)
- UEFA Champions League semi-finals, first leg: Chelsea 1–0 Barcelona
- Copa Libertadores second stage, final matchday (teams in bold advance to the Round of 16):
- Group 4:
- Arsenal 1–2 Fluminense
- Boca Juniors 2–0
Zamora - Standings: Fluminense 15 points, Boca Juniors 13, Arsenal 6, Zamora 1.
- Arsenal
- Group 6:
- Corinthians 6–0 Deportivo Táchira
- Cruz Azul 4–1
Nacional - Standings: Corinthians 14 points, Cruz Azul 11, Nacional 4, Deportivo Táchira 3.
- Corinthians
- Group 4:
- CONCACAF Champions League Finals, first leg: Monterrey 2–0 Santos Laguna
- AFC Champions League group stage, matchday 4:
April 17, 2012 (Tuesday)
Baseball
- Major League Baseball: Colorado Rockies 5, San Diego Padres 3
- Rockies pitcher Jamie Moyer earns the win to become the oldest pitcher to win a game in Major League Baseball history at the age of 49 years, 151 days. Moyer's mark surpassed Jack Quinn's previous record of 49 years, 70 days from September 13, 1932.
Football (soccer)
- UEFA Champions League semi-finals, first leg: Bayern Munich 2–1 Real Madrid
- Copa Libertadores second stage, final matchday (teams in bold advance to the Round of 16):
- Group 3:
- Junior 2–1 Unión Española
- Bolívar 3–0 Universidad Católica
- Standings: Unión Española, Bolívar 10 points, Junior 7, Universidad Católica 6.
- Junior
- Group 7:
- Vélez Sársfield 1–3 Defensor Sporting
- Deportivo Quito
5–0 Guadalajara - Standings: Velez Sársfield 12 points, Deportivo Quito 10, Defensor Sporting 9, Guadalajara 4.
- Vélez Sársfield
- Group 3:
- AFC Champions League group stage, matchday 4:
- Group B:
- Bani Yas
0–0 Al-Ittihad - Al-Arabi
0–1 Pakhtakor
- Bani Yas
- Group D:
- Persepolis
1–1 Al-Gharafa - Al-Hilal 2–1 Al-Shabab
- Persepolis
- Group F:
- Group H:
- Group B:
Ice hockey
- World U18 Championship Preliminary round (teams in bold advance to the semifinals, teams in italics advance to the quarterfinals):
- Group A:
- Czech Republic 2–6 Finland
- United States 5–3 Canada
- Standings: United States 12 points, Finland 9, Canada 6, Czech Republic 3,
Denmark 0.
- Standings: United States 12 points, Finland 9, Canada 6, Czech Republic 3,
- Czech Republic
- Group B:
- Sweden 2–0 Russia
- Switzerland
2–6 Germany - Standings: Sweden 12 points, Russia, Germany, Latvia 6, Switzerland 0.
- Sweden
- Group A:
April 16, 2012 (Monday)
Ice hockey
April 15, 2012 (Sunday)
Auto racing
- Formula One:
- Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai, China: (1) Nico Rosberg (GER) (Mercedes) (2) Jenson Button (GBR) (McLaren–Mercedes) (3) Lewis Hamilton (GBR) (McLaren-Mercedes)
- IndyCar Series:
Basketball
- Eurocup Basketball Final Four in Khimki, Russia:
- Third place game: Lietuvos Rytas
71–62 Spartak St. Petersburg - Final: Khimki 77–68 Valencia Basket
- Khimki win the title for the first time, becoming the second consecutive, and third overall, Russian team to win the tournament.
- Third place game:
Cycling
- UCI World Tour:
- Amstel Gold Race: Enrico Gasparotto (ITA) (Astana) Jelle Vanendert (BEL) (Lotto–Belisol) Peter Sagan (SVK) (Liquigas–Cannondale)
- UCI World Tour standings (after 11 of 28 races): (1) Tom Boonen (BEL) (Omega Pharma–Quick-Step) 366 points (2) Sagan 229 (3) Samuel Sánchez (ESP) (Euskaltel–Euskadi) 222
- Amstel Gold Race:
Football (soccer)
- UEFA Women's Champions League semifinals, first leg:
- Arsenal 1–2 1. FFC Frankfurt
- Lyon
5–1 Turbine Potsdam
- Arsenal
Ice hockey
Tennis
- ATP World Tour:
- U.S. Men's Clay Court Championships in Houston, Texas, United States:
- Final: Juan Mónaco (ARG) def. John Isner (USA) 6–2, 3–6, 6–3
- Mónaco wins his fifth ATP Tour title.
- Final: Juan Mónaco (ARG) def. John Isner (USA) 6–2, 3–6, 6–3
- Grand Prix Hassan II in Casablanca, Morocco:
- Final: Pablo Andújar (ESP) def. Albert Ramos (ESP) 6–1, 7–6(5)
- Andújar defends his Casablanca title, winning his second ATP Tour title.
- Final: Pablo Andújar (ESP) def. Albert Ramos (ESP) 6–1, 7–6(5)
- U.S. Men's Clay Court Championships in Houston, Texas, United States:
- WTA Tour:
- Barcelona Ladies Open in Barcelona, Spain:
- Final: Sara Errani (ITA) def. Dominika Cibulková (SVK) 6–2, 6–2
- Errani wins her fourth WTA Tour title.
- Final: Sara Errani (ITA) def. Dominika Cibulková (SVK) 6–2, 6–2
- e-Boks Open in Farum, Denmark:
- Final: Angelique Kerber (GER) def. Caroline Wozniacki (DEN) 6–4, 6–4
- Kerber wins her second WTA Tour title.
- Final: Angelique Kerber (GER) def. Caroline Wozniacki (DEN) 6–4, 6–4
- Barcelona Ladies Open in Barcelona, Spain:
April 14, 2012 (Saturday)
Auto racing
Horse racing
- Grand National in Aintree, England: Neptune Collonges (trainer: Paul Nicholls; jockey: Daryl Jacob) Sunnyhillboy (trainer: Jonjo O'Neill; jockey: Richie McLernon) Seabass (trainer: Ted Walsh; jockey: Katie Walsh)
Ice hockey
- Women's World Championship:
- Bronze medal game: Switzerland 6–2 Finland
- Final: United States 4–5 Canada
- Canada win the title for the tenth time.
- Bronze medal game:
- World U18 Championship Preliminary round:
- Group A:
- United States 5–0 Czech Republic
- Canada 2–4 Finland
- United States
- Group B:
- Russia 2–4 Germany
- Sweden 7–2 Switzerland
- Russia
- Group A:
Mixed martial arts
- UFC on Fuel TV: Gustafsson vs. Silva in Stockholm, Sweden:
- Bantamweight bout: Brad Pickett (ENG) def. Damacio Page (USA) via submission (rear-naked choke)
- Welterweight bout: John Maguire (ENG) def. DaMarques Johnson (USA) via submission (armbar)
- Featherweight bout: Dennis Siver (GER) def. Diego Nunes (BRA) via unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 29–28)
- Welterweight bout: Siyar Bahadurzada (AFG) def. Paulo Thiago (BRA) via KO (punch)
- Middleweight bout: Brian Stann (USA) def. Alessio Sakara (ITA) via KO (punches)
- Light Heavyweight bout: Alexander Gustafsson (SWE) def. Thiago Silva (BRA) via unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 29–28)
April 13, 2012 (Friday)
Ice hockey
April 12, 2012 (Thursday)
Boxing
- Asian Olympic Qualification Tournament in Astana, Kazakhstan:
- Light flyweight: Birzhan Zhakypov (KAZ) def. Naoya Inoue (JPN) 16–11. Zhakypov qualifies for the Olympics.
- Flyweight: Ilyas Suleimenov (KAZ) def. Nyambayaryn Tögstsogt (MGL) 18–14. Suleimenov and Tögstsogt, along with the semifinalists Pak Jong-Chol (PRK) and Katsuaki Susa (JPN), qualify for the Olympics.
- Bantamweight: Shiva Thapa (IND) def. Wissam Salamana (SYR) 18–11. Thapa and Salamana, along with third-placed Satoshi Shimizu (JPN) qualify for the Olympics.
- Lightweight: Liu Qiang (CHN) def. Charly Suarez (PHI) 15–11. Liu qualifies for the Olympics.
- Light welterweight: Daniyar Yeleussinov (KAZ) def. Serdar Hudayberdiyev (TKM) by WO. Yeleussinov and Hudayberdiyev, along with the semifinalists Uktamjon Rahmonov (UZB) and Mehdi Tolouti (IRI), qualify for the Olympics.
- Welterweight: Maimaitituersun Qiong (CHN) def. Byambyn Tüvshinbat (MGL) by RSCI. Maimaitituersun and Tüvshinbat, along with third-placed Amin Ghasemipour (IRI), qualify for the Olympics.
- Middleweight: Abbos Atoev (UZB) def. Nursahat Pazziyev (TKM) 4–3. Atoev and Pazziyev, along with the semifinalists Sobirjon Nazarov (TJK) and Vijender Singh (IND), qualify for the Olympics.
- Light heavyweight: Sumit Sangwan (IND) def. Jahon Qurbonov (TJK) 14–9. Sangwan and Qurbonov, along with third-placed Ihab Al-Matbouli (JOR), qualify for the Olympics.
- Heavyweight: Ali Mazaheri (IRI) def. Mohammad Ghossoun (SYR) 14–11. Mazaheri qualifies for the Olympics.
- Super heavyweight: Zhang Zhilei (CHN) def. Soumar Ghossoun (SYR) 10–6. Zhang qualifies for the Olympics.
Football (soccer)
- Copa Libertadores second stage, matchday 6 (teams in bold advance to the Round of 16):
- Group 2:
- Group 5:
- Nacional 0–1 Vasco da Gama
- Alianza Lima 1–2 Libertad
- Standings: Libertad, Vasco da Gama 13 points, Nacional 6, Alianza Lima 3.
- Nacional
Ice hockey
April 11, 2012 (Wednesday)
Football (soccer)
- AFC Cup group stage, matchday 4:
- Group A:
- Al-Ittihad 0–2 Al-Suwaiq
- Al-Faisaly 1–1 Al-Qadsia
- Al-Ittihad
- Group C:
- Al-Kuwait 1–0 Al-Ahed
- Al-Ettifaq 2–0 VB
- Al-Kuwait
- Group E:
- Al-Tilal 0–2 Al-Shorta
- Safa 1–0 Al-Zawra'a
- Al-Tilal
- Group G:
- Home United 3–1 Yangon United
- Citizen 3–3 Chonburi
- Home United
- Group A:
Ice hockey
April 10, 2012 (Tuesday)
Football (soccer)
- AFC Cup group stage, matchday 4:
Ice hockey
- Women's World Championship in Burlington, Vermont, preliminary round (teams in bold advance to the semifinals, teams in italics advance to the quarterfinals):
- Group A:
- Canada 14–1 Russia
- Finland 0–11 United States
- Standings: United States 9 points, Canada 6, Finland 3, Russia 0.
- Canada
- Group B:
- Sweden 2–3 Switzerland
- Germany 2–4
Slovakia - Standings: Switzerland 6 points, Sweden 5, Germany 4, Slovakia 3.
- Sweden
- Group A:
April 9, 2012 (Monday)
Football (soccer)
- CAF Confederation Cup first round, second leg (first leg score in parentheses): AS Real Bamako
3–1 (0–1) 
Gamtel FC. AS Real Bamako win 3–2 on aggregate.
April 8, 2012 (Sunday)
Curling
- World Men's Championship:
- Bronze medal game: Sweden 9–8
Norway - Gold medal game: Canada 8–7
Scotland - Canada win the title for the third successive year and the 34th time overall.
- Bronze medal game:
Cycling
- UCI World Tour:
- Paris–Roubaix: Tom Boonen (BEL) (Omega Pharma–Quick-Step) Sébastien Turgot (FRA) (Team Europcar) Alessandro Ballan (ITA) (BMC Racing Team)
- UCI World Tour standings (after 10 of 28 races): (1) Boonen 366 points (2) Simon Gerrans (AUS) (GreenEDGE) 210 (3) Samuel Sánchez (ESP) (Euskaltel–Euskadi) 208
- Paris–Roubaix:
Football (soccer)
- CAF Champions League first round, second leg (first leg scores in parentheses):
- AS Vita Club
2–3 (0–0) 
ASO Chlef . ASO Chlef win 3–2 on aggregate. - Africa Sports
2–1 (0–1) 
Zamalek . 2–2 on aggregate; Zamalek win on away goals. - Maghreb de Fès
3–0 (1–1) 
Horoya AC. Maghreb de Fès win 4–1 on aggregate. - Al-Ahly 3–0 (0–0)
Ethiopian Coffee. Al-Ahly win 3–0 on aggregate. - Sunshine Stars
3–0 (1–4) 
Recreativo do Libolo. 4–4 on aggregate; Sunshine Stars win on away goals. - Dynamos
1–0 (2–2) 
Liga Muçulmana. Dynamos win 3–2 on aggregate. - Coton Sport
1–0 (1–2) Dolphins. 2–2 on aggregate; Coton Sport win on away goals. - Raja Casablanca 3–0 (0–5)
Berekum Chelsea . Berekum Chelsea win 5–3 on aggregate. - TP Mazembe 6–0 (1–1)
Power Dynamos. TP Mazembe win 7–1 on aggregate.
- AS Vita Club
- CAF Confederation Cup first round, second leg (first leg scores in parentheses):
- CODM Meknès 3–0 (2–0) FC Séquence. CODM Meknès win 5–0 on aggregate.
- Al-Ahli Shendi
2–0 (1–0) Ferroviário de Maputo. Al-Ahli Shendi win 3–0 on aggregate. - Heartland 2–1 (0–0) Unisport Bafang. Heartland win 2–1 on aggregate.
- Inter Luanda 2–0 (a.e.t.) (0–2)
Tana FC. 2–2 on aggregate; Inter Luanda win 6–5 on penalties. - Amal Atbara 0–0 (1–1) Hwange. 1–1 on aggregate; Amal Atbara win on away goals.
- CODM Meknès
Golf
- Men's major championships:
- Masters Tournament:
- Winner: Bubba Watson (USA) 278 (−10)
- Watson wins his first major title.
- Winner: Bubba Watson (USA) 278 (−10)
- Masters Tournament:
Handball
- Olympics Men's Qualification Tournaments, final matchday (teams in bold qualify for the Olympics):
- Tournament 1 in Alicante, Spain:
- Tournament 2 in Gothenburg, Sweden:
- Brazil 28–27
North Macedonia - Sweden 26–23 Hungary
- Standings: Sweden 6 points, Hungary 4, Brazil 2, Macedonia 0.
- Brazil
- Tournament 3 in Varaždin, Croatia:
Ice hockey
- Women's World Championship in Burlington, Vermont, preliminary round:
- Group A:
- Canada 3–2 Finland
- United States 9–0 Russia
- Canada
- Group B:
- Sweden 2–1 Germany
- Switzerland 2–1 Slovakia
- Sweden
- Group A:
Motorcycle racing
- MotoGP:
- Qatar Grand Prix in Losail, Qatar (ESP unless stated):
- MotoGP: (1) Jorge Lorenzo (Yamaha) (2) Dani Pedrosa (Honda) (3) Casey Stoner (AUS) (Honda)
- Moto2: (1) Marc Márquez (Suter) (2) Andrea Iannone (ITA) (Speed Up) (3) Pol Espargaró (Kalex)
- Moto3: (1) Maverick Viñales (FTR Honda) (2) Romano Fenati (ITA) (FTR Honda) (3) Sandro Cortese (GER) (KTM)
- Qatar Grand Prix in Losail, Qatar (ESP unless stated):
Rugby union
Tennis
- Davis Cup World Group Quarterfinals:
- Spain 4–1 Austria
- David Ferrer (ESP) def. Jürgen Melzer (AUT) 7–5, 6–3, 6–3
- Nicolás Almagro (ESP) def. Alexander Peya (AUT) 7–5, 7–5
- France 2–3 United States
- John Isner (USA) def. Jo-Wilfried Tsonga (FRA) 6–3, 7–6(4), 5–7, 6–3
- Gilles Simon (FRA) def. Ryan Harrison (USA) 6–2, 6–3
- Czech Republic 4–1 Serbia
- Tomáš Berdych (CZE) def. Janko Tipsarević (SRB) 7–6(6), 7–6(6), 7–6(7)
- Lukáš Rosol (CZE) def. Viktor Troicki (SRB) 7–6(5), 7–5
- Argentina 4–1
Croatia - Juan Martín del Potro (ARG) def. Marin Čilić (CRO) 6–1, 6–2, 6–1
- Juan Mónaco (ARG) def. Antonio Veić (CRO) 6–1, 6–1
- WTA Tour:
- Family Circle Cup in Charleston, South Carolina, United States:
- Final: Serena Williams (USA) def. Lucie Šafářová (CZE) 6–0, 6–1
- Williams wins her second Charleston title, and her 40th WTA title overall.
- Final: Serena Williams (USA) def. Lucie Šafářová (CZE) 6–0, 6–1
- Family Circle Cup in Charleston, South Carolina, United States:
April 7, 2012 (Saturday)
Cycling
- UCI World Tour:
- Tour of the Basque Country, stage 6: (1) Samuel Sánchez (ESP) (Euskaltel–Euskadi) (2) Bauke Mollema (NED) (Rabobank) (3) Tony Martin (GER) (Omega Pharma–Quick-Step)
- Final general classification: Sánchez Joaquim Rodríguez (ESP) (Team Katusha) Mollema
- Final general classification:
- Tour of the Basque Country, stage 6: (1) Samuel Sánchez (ESP) (Euskaltel–Euskadi) (2) Bauke Mollema (NED) (Rabobank) (3) Tony Martin (GER) (Omega Pharma–Quick-Step)
Football (soccer)
- CAF Champions League first round, second leg (first leg scores in parentheses):
- AFAD Djékanou 3–0 (2–1) JSM Béjaïa. AFAD Djékanou win 5–1 on aggregate.
- Al-Merreikh 3–0 (2–2) FC Platinum. Al-Merreikh win 5–2 on aggregate.
- AFAD Djékanou
- CAF Confederation Cup first round, second leg (first leg scores in parentheses):
- US Tshinkunku 1–2 (1–1)
Royal Leopards . Royal Leopards win 3–2 on aggregate. - Club Africain
2–0 (1–1) Saint-George SA. Club Africain win 3–1 on aggregate. - CS Sfaxien 0–2 (2–1)
AC Léopard . AC Léopard win 3–2 on aggregate. - ENPPI 4–1 (1–1)
LLB Académic. ENPPI win 5–2 on aggregate. - Wydad Casablanca 4–1 (2–0)
Invincible Eleven. Wydad Casablanca win 6–1 on aggregate.
- US Tshinkunku
Handball
- Olympics Men's Qualification Tournaments, matchday 2:
- Tournament 1 in Alicante, Spain:
- Tournament 2 in Gothenburg, Sweden:
- Brazil 27–29 Hungary
- North Macedonia 23–27 Sweden
- Brazil
- Tournament 3 in Varaždin, Croatia:
Ice hockey
- Women's World Championship in Burlington, Vermont, preliminary round:
- Group A:
- Finland 5–4 Russia
- United States 9–2 Canada
- Finland
- Group B:
- Slovakia 1–5 Sweden
- Switzerland 2–3 Germany
- Slovakia
- Group A:
Rugby union
Tennis
- Davis Cup World Group Quarterfinals
- Spain 2–1 Austria
- Oliver Marach/Alexander Peya (AUT) def. Marcel Granollers/Marc López (ESP) 3–6, 6–4, 6–4, 7–6(12)
- France 1–2 United States
- Bob Bryan/Mike Bryan (USA) def. Michaël Llodra/Julien Benneteau 6–4, 6–4, 7–6(4)
- Czech Republic 2–1 Serbia
- Tomáš Berdych/Radek Štěpánek (CZE) def. Ilija Bozoljac/Nenad Zimonjić (SRB) 6–4, 6–2, 7–6(4)
- Argentina 2–1 Croatia
- David Nalbandian/Eduardo Schwank (ARG) def. Marin Čilić/Ivo Karlović 3–6, 7–6(6), 6–3, 6–7(6), 8–6
April 6, 2012 (Friday)
Football (soccer)
- CAF Champions League first round, second leg (first leg scores in parentheses):
- Al-Hilal 5–1 (3–0)
DFC 8ème Arrondissement. Al-Hilal win 8–1 on aggregate. - ÉS Sahel 3–2 (0–0)
APR. ES Sahel win 3–2 on aggregate. - Espérance ST 3–1 (1–1) Brikama United. Espérance ST win 4–2 on aggregate.
- Al-Hilal
- CAF Confederation Cup first round, second leg (first leg scores in parentheses):
- ASEC Mimosas 2–0 (2–2)
Étoile Filante. ASEC Mimosas win 4–2 on aggregate. - Warri Wolves 2–0 (0–0)
FC Kallon. Warri Wolves win 2–0 on aggregate. - Saint Eloi Lupopo 2–2 (2–4) Black Leopards . Black Leopards win 6–4 on aggregate.
- ES Sétif 3–1 (0–2)
Simba . 3–3 on aggregate; Simba win on away goals. - Cercle Olympique de Bamako 3–1 (2–3)
Renaissance FC. Cercle Olympique de Bamako win 5–4 on aggregate.
- ASEC Mimosas
Handball
- Olympics Men's Qualification Tournaments:
- Tournament 1 in Alicante, Spain:
- Tournament 2 in Gothenburg, Sweden:
- Hungary 28–26 North Macedonia
- Sweden 25–20 Brazil
- Hungary
- Tournament 3 in Varaždin, Croatia:
Rugby union
Tennis
- Davis Cup World Group Quarterfinals
- Spain 2–0 Austria
- Nicolás Almagro (ESP) def. Jürgen Melzer (AUT) 6–2, 6–2, 6–4
- David Ferrer (ESP) def. Andreas Haider-Maurer (AUT) 6–1, 6–3, 6–1
- France 1–1 United States
- Jo-Wilfried Tsonga (FRA) def. Ryan Harrison (USA) 7–5, 6–2, 2–6, 6–2
- John Isner (USA) def. Gilles Simon (FRA) 6–3, 6–2, 7–5
- Czech Republic 1–1 Serbia
- Tomáš Berdych (CZE) def. Viktor Troicki (SRB) 6–2, 6–1, 6–2
- Janko Tipsarević (SRB) def. Radek Štěpánek (CZE) 5–7, 6–4, 6–4, 4–6, 9–7
- Argentina 1–1 Croatia
- Marin Čilić (CRO) def. David Nalbandian (ARG) 5–7, 6–4, 4–6, 7–6(2), 6–3
- Juan Martín del Potro (ARG) def. Ivo Karlović (CRO) 6–2, 7–6(7), 6–1
Water polo
- Olympic Qualification Tournament Quarter-finals in Edmonton, Canada (winners qualify for the Olympic Games).
- Montenegro
19–6 
Turkey - Romania
19–8 Brazil - North Macedonia 7–11 Spain
- Greece 10–6 Canada
- Montenegro
April 5, 2012 (Thursday)
Basketball
- Euroleague Quarterfinals, game 5: Panathinaikos 86–85
Maccabi Tel Aviv. Panathinaikos win series 3–2.
Football (soccer)
- UEFA Europa League quarter-finals, second leg (first leg scores in parentheses):
- Valencia 4–0 (1–2) AZ. Valencia win 5–2 on aggregate.
- Athletic Bilbao 2–2 (4–2) Schalke 04. Athletic Bilbao win 6–4 on aggregate.
- Metalist Kharkiv
1–1 (1–2) Sporting CP . Sporting CP win 3–2 on aggregate. - Hannover 96 1–2 (1–2) Atlético Madrid . Atlético Madrid win 4–2 on aggregate.
- Valencia
- Copa Libertadores second stage, matchday 5:
- Group 1: Juan Aurich 1–0 The Strongest
- Group 5: Libertad 2–1 Nacional
- Group 1: Juan Aurich
- UEFA Women's Euro 2013 qualifying:
- Group 2:
- Spain 13–0 Kazakhstan
- Switzerland 0–6 Germany
- Spain
- Group 4: Scotland 2–1
Republic of Ireland - Group 5:
- Group 6: Netherlands 3–1
Slovenia - Group 7: Austria 1–0 Portugal
- Group 2:
- OFC Women's Pre-Olympic Tournament, second leg (first leg score in parentheses): Papua New Guinea
0–7 (0–8) 
New Zealand - New Zealand win 15–0 on aggregate and qualify for the Olympic Games.
Rugby union
April 4, 2012 (Wednesday)
Football (soccer)
- UEFA Champions League quarter-finals, second leg (first leg scores in parentheses):
- Real Madrid 5–2 (3–0)
APOEL. Real Madrid win 8–2 on aggregate. - Chelsea 2–1 (1–0) Benfica. Chelsea win 3–1 on aggregate.
- Real Madrid
- Copa Libertadores second stage, matchday 5:
- Group 1: Internacional 1–1 Santos
- Group 2: Emelec 3–2 Flamengo
- Group 3: Junior 3–0 Universidad Católica
- Group 8: Godoy Cruz 0–1 Universidad de Chile
- Group 1: Internacional
- AFC Champions League group stage, matchday 3:
- Group B:
- Pakhtakor 3–1 Al-Arabi
- Al-Ittihad 1–0 Bani Yas
- Pakhtakor
- Group D:
- Al-Shabab 1–1 Al-Hilal
- Al-Gharafa 0–3 Persepolis
- Al-Shabab
- Group F:
- Group H:
- Group B:
- AFC Cup group stage:
- CONCACAF Champions League semifinals, second leg (first leg scores in parentheses):
- Santos Laguna 6–2 (1–1) Toronto FC. Santos Laguna win 7–3 on aggregate.
- UNAM 1–1 (0–3) Monterrey . Monterrey win 4–1 on aggregate.
- Santos Laguna
- UEFA Women's Euro 2013 qualifying:
April 3, 2012 (Tuesday)
Football (soccer)
- UEFA Champions League quarter-finals, second leg (first leg scores in parentheses):
- Bayern Munich 2–0 (2–0) Marseille. Bayern Munich win 4–0 on aggregate.
- Barcelona 3–1 (0–0) Milan. Barcelona win 3–1 on aggregate.
- Bayern Munich
- Copa Libertadores second stage, matchday 5:
- Group 2: Lanús 6–0 Olimpia
- Group 5: Alianza Lima 1–2 Vasco da Gama
- Group 6: Deportivo Táchira 1–1 Cruz Azul
- Group 2: Lanús
- AFC Champions League group stage, matchday 3:
- AFC Cup group stage, matchday 3:
- Group A:
- Al-Suwaiq 2–0 Al-Ittihad
- Al-Qadsia 1–2 Al-Faisaly
- Al-Suwaiq
- Group C:
- Al-Ahed 0–4 Al-Kuwait
- VB 3–6 Al-Ettifaq
- Al-Ahed
- Group E:
- Al-Zawra'a 1–0 Safa
- Al-Shorta 3–0 Al-Tilal
- Al-Zawra'a
- Group G:
- Yangon United 0–0 Home United
- Chonburi 2–0 Citizen
- Yangon United
- Group A:
April 2, 2012 (Monday)
April 1, 2012 (Sunday)
Auto racing
- World Rally Championship:
- Rally de Portugal: (1) Mads Østberg (NOR) (Ford Fiesta RS WRC) (2) Evgeny Novikov (RUS) (Ford Fiesta RS WRC) (3) Petter Solberg (NOR) (Ford Fiesta RS WRC)
- Østberg wins his first rally.
- Rally de Portugal: (1) Mads Østberg (NOR) (Ford Fiesta RS WRC) (2) Evgeny Novikov (RUS) (Ford Fiesta RS WRC) (3) Petter Solberg (NOR) (Ford Fiesta RS WRC)
- Sprint Cup Series:
- Goody's Fast Relief 500 in Ridgeway, Virginia: (1) Ryan Newman (Chevrolet; Stewart-Haas Racing) (2) A. J. Allmendinger (Dodge; Penske Racing) (3) Dale Earnhardt Jr. (Chevrolet; Hendrick Motorsports)
- Goody's Fast Relief 500 in Ridgeway, Virginia: (1)
- IndyCar Series:
- Indy Grand Prix of Alabama in Birmingham, Alabama: (1) Will Power (AUS) (Team Penske) (2) Scott Dixon (NZL) (Chip Ganassi Racing) (3) Hélio Castroneves (BRA) (Team Penske)
Basketball
- EuroLeague Women:
- Third place game: Fenerbahçe 68–75 UMMC Ekaterinburg
- Final: Rivas Ecópolis 52–65 Ros Casares
- Ros Casares win the title for the first time.
- Third place game: Fenerbahçe
