Vladimir Petković has signed a contract extension to remain as head coach of Algeria's national football team until July 2028. The experienced coach previously managed Switzerland's national team and has coached several prominent European clubs including Girondins Bordeaux, Young Boys Bern, and Lazio Rome at the club level.
Marc Marquez secured victory at the Hungarian Grand Prix, marking his first triumph of the current season. The Spanish rider, who also won Saturday's sprint race, engaged in a battle for the lead with Pedro Acosta during the main race. The victory represents a return to winning form for Marquez, who has struggled with consistency in recent seasons.
Argentina's national team coach Lionel Scaloni acknowledged that his players are not in peak physical condition but emphasized that the squad maintains its strong team identity. The admission comes as the World Cup champions from Qatar prepare for their upcoming schedule. Argentina will face Iceland in a friendly match on Tuesday in Auburn, Alabama, as part of their preparations before their final tournament.
Three Slovak swimmers qualified for the finals at a swimming competition in Prague. Emma Mintálová finished 17th in the time trial at the Troja venue, trailing home favorite Kateřina Beková by 2.91 seconds. Teammate Barbora Paňková placed 24th with a gap of 4.17 seconds, while Tamara Stanovská finished 28th, 4.87 seconds behind the leader. All three athletes secured their spots in the next round of competition.
The Vegas Golden Knights completed a stunning comeback victory against the Carolina Hurricanes, winning 5-4 in overtime after trailing 4-0 in their Stanley Cup Finals matchup. The dramatic turnaround included five new NHL records set during the game. Vegas now leads the best-of-seven series 2-1, putting them one step closer to capturing their first Stanley Cup championship. The comeback represents one of the most remarkable rallies in recent playoff history, as teams rarely recover from such large deficits in championship games.
As the 2026 FIFA World Cup approaches, football analysts have identified four major tactical trends expected to dominate the expanded tournament across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The upcoming World Cup, which will be the largest in history, is anticipated to serve as a showcase for strategic innovations that differ significantly from those typically seen in European club competitions like the Champions League and Premier League. Football World Cups have historically functioned as both exhibitions of individual brilliance from global stars and laboratories where future tactical developments emerge or gain confirmation on the international stage.
Germany secured a victory over the United States in an international football friendly match. Portugal also claimed a win in their preparation game, defeating Chile 2-1 on home soil in Lisbon-Oeiras.
Slovakia's women's volleyball team defeated Iceland 3-0, maintaining their perfect record without dropping a single set in their current campaign. The victory follows Friday's 3-0 win against Austria in Schwechat, where the team coached by Martin Volpini demonstrated dominant form. The Slovak squad has now won both matches in straight sets, showcasing strong performance across all aspects of their game.
Garry Meehan, former National Hockey League player and general manager of the Buffalo Sabres, has died at the age of 79. Meehan served as the Sabres' general manager from 1986 to 1993, overseeing the team's operations during a seven-year period in the late 1980s and early 1990s. The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York, that competes in the NHL's Eastern Conference.
Argentine defender Balerdi has suffered an injury that will prevent him from participating in an upcoming tournament. The defending champions are set to begin their campaign on June 17 with a match against Algeria. The injury represents a setback for Argentina as they prepare to defend their title, though the specific nature of the injury and the tournament in question were not detailed in available reports.
Italian athlete Massimo Stano, the Olympic champion in the 20-kilometer race walk from the 2021 Tokyo Games, won the half marathon at the Záhorácka Dvadsiatka athletic event with a time of 1:25:15. The competition also featured a 10-kilometer race walk, where Slovak athlete Černý claimed victory, while fellow Slovak competitor Černá set a personal record in the same distance category.
Dutch cyclist Demi Vollering claimed victory in the eighth stage of the Giro d'Italia women's cycling race, while Slovak rider Chladoňová finished in 22nd position. The race concludes Sunday with a challenging final mountain stage that will test the remaining competitors in the multi-stage Italian cycling tour.
Russian tennis player Mirra Andreeva won the junior women's title at Roland Garros, with the trophy presented by Mary Pierce, the French former champion who defeated Conchita Martínez in the 2000 final. Martínez, a former Wimbledon winner, now serves as Andreeva's coach, completing a circle that began 26 years ago when Pierce denied her the French Open title. The victory highlighted the complex dynamics surrounding Russian athletes at international sporting events, as Russian was heard during the ceremony while the Russian flag remained hidden due to ongoing restrictions related to the war in Ukraine. The tournament allowed Russian and Belarusian players to compete as neutrals without national symbols, continuing the sport's attempt to separate athletics from geopolitics while maintaining sanctions protocols established since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
Paraguayan midfielder Julio Enciso has suffered an injury that will sideline him for upcoming international matches against the United States and Turkey. Enciso is considered a key attacking player for Paraguay, which is preparing to return to the World Cup after a 16-year absence. The injury represents a significant blow to Paraguay's squad as they build toward their World Cup campaign, having last participated in the tournament in 2010.
Juraj Ščerbík, a veteran sports journalist who taught half of the eastern Slovak town of Bardejov and has been writing about sports for 65 years, received a prestigious Olympic award. The journalist, who once earned three crowns per article early in his career, has dedicated more than six decades to sports journalism while also working as an educator in the region.
David Sullivan, co-owner of English Premier League club West Ham United, has resigned from his position as he prepares to fight against unspecified allegations. Sullivan and his business partner David Gold acquired West Ham after selling Birmingham City, bringing Karren Brady with them as vice-chairman. The resignation comes as Sullivan faces legal challenges, though the specific nature of the allegations has not been disclosed.
Italian football manager Roberto De Zerbi has signed a two-year contract to become the new head coach of Turkish club Besiktas. The appointment comes after De Zerbi's successful season with Italian club Bologna, where he led the team to victory in the Coppa Italia during the 2024/2025 season. The move represents a significant coaching appointment for Besiktas as they look to strengthen their position in Turkish football and European competitions.
Slovak canoeists Egyházy and Mirgorodský qualified for the C1 final in international competition, while Beňuš was eliminated from the event. Egyházy finished sixth in Saturday's qualifying round, trailing Slovenian leader Žiga Lin Hočevar by 2.50 seconds. The advancement marks a significant achievement for the Slovak duo in the single canoe category of what appears to be a major canoeing championship.
Košice is hosting the European Dance Championships, attracting elite dancers from across the globe to Slovakia's second-largest city. The competition program is building toward its climactic gala evening, which will showcase the top performers from the continental tournament.
Dominika, a resident of Dúbravka district in Bratislava, is seeking public support to compete at the World Para-Taekwondo Championships in South Korea. The local community in Dúbravka has launched a campaign encouraging residents to help fund her participation in the international competition. Para-taekwondo is an adaptive martial art for athletes with physical disabilities, and the World Championships represent the sport's highest level of international competition outside the Paralympic Games.