Slovak cyclist Chladoňová placed 25th in the fourth stage of the Giro Rosa women's cycling race, with Dutch rider van der Breggenová leading the overall standings. Another Slovak competitor, Nora Jenčušová riding for the BePink team, finished 138th in the stage with a deficit of over twelve minutes. In the overall classification, Jenčušová sits in 139th place with a thirty-minute gap behind the leader.
A jersey worn by Brazilian football legend Pelé during the 1958 World Cup final is being put up for auction. The historic piece belonged to the iconic player who revolutionized football and became one of the sport's greatest figures, winning three World Cups with Brazil including the 1958 tournament in Sweden where he scored twice in the final against the host nation at age 17. Pelé died in December 2022 at the age of 82 after battling colon cancer, marking the end of an era for world football.
The New York Knicks have advanced to the NBA Finals for the first time since 1997, ending a 27-year championship drought for the storied franchise. They will face the San Antonio Spurs, who are returning to the Finals for the first time since 2014 when they won their fifth NBA championship. The Spurs enter the series as favorites to claim another title.
Slovak forward Juraj Slafkovsky acknowledged that mental challenges significantly impacted his performance during Montreal Canadiens' season, estimating that 65 percent of his struggles were psychological rather than physical despite dealing with injuries. The 20-year-old first overall draft pick from 2022 admitted he wanted to play better but refused to use his injury as an excuse for his performance. Meanwhile, veteran forward Brendan Gallagher made an emotional announcement that he is leaving the Canadiens organization. During traditional end-of-season meetings held Monday before players departed for summer break, Gallagher expressed his desire to continue his career with another team, acknowledging there is no longer a place for him in Montreal's improving roster. The developments came as the team and players conducted their season review meetings, including evaluation of their recent playoff performance.
Slovakia secured a 2-1 victory over Malta in a preparatory football match that marked the debut of new national team coach Francesco Calzona's predecessor. The match featured several newcomers to the national squad and provided an early test for Slovakia's squad composition ahead of upcoming competitive fixtures. The victory gives Slovakia momentum as they continue preparations under their coaching setup.
Luis Suarez, the 39-year-old Inter Miami striker, has expressed interest in returning to international football after ending his international career in September 2024. Despite recently indicating his desire to rejoin the national team, the veteran forward was not included in coach Marcelo Bielsa's latest squad selection for Uruguay.
Turkey's national football team secured a convincing 4-0 victory over North Macedonia in what served as preparation for the upcoming World Cup. The comprehensive win provided an ideal tune-up for the Turkish squad as they continue their preparations for the global tournament.
Slovakia's national football team secured a 2-1 victory over Malta in a match played in Dunajska Streda. The winning goal was scored by Roland Galčík, who came on as a substitute and was making his debut for the national team. The match took place at the stadium in Dunajska Streda, a city in southern Slovakia near the Hungarian border.
Greek footballer Oikonomou died at the age of 33 following injuries sustained in a traffic accident on May 23. The player was involved in a collision between his motorcycle and a car.
AS Monaco has terminated its partnership with coach Pocognoli following the team's seventh-place finish in the previous season. The French club's mediocre performance means they will need to compete in playoff matches to secure a spot in the Conference League for the upcoming season.
Four Paris Saint-Germain players showcased their Champions League trophy at the Philippe Chatrier tennis court, receiving a standing ovation from the packed stadium. French players Ousmane Dembele, Bradley Barcola, Warren Zaire-Emery, and Desire Doue presented the trophy to enthusiastic fans at the prestigious tennis venue, which serves as the main court for the French Open at Roland Garros.
Slovak football coach Borbély has been named the new manager of Hungarian club Ferencváros Budapest. The 46-year-old coach departed from FC ETO Győr last week, where he had led the team to championship success. Ferencváros is one of Hungary's most successful football clubs and competes in European competitions, making this a significant appointment for the Slovak coach in his career progression within Central European football.
Former Barcelona and Spain midfielder Andres Iniesta will take on a managerial role with Gulf United, a second-division Saudi Arabian football club. The transition comes after Iniesta ended his playing career in 2024 with Saudi Arabian club Emirates Club FC, marking his move from player to coach in the kingdom's developing football landscape.
American tennis legend Serena Williams will return to compete at the Queen's Club tournament. Williams, widely regarded as one of the greatest and most successful players in tennis history, will make her comeback at the prestigious London venue. The announcement marks a significant return for the former world number one, who has dominated women's tennis for over two decades with 23 Grand Slam singles titles.
Russian tennis player Anna Kalinskaya defeated Anastasia Potapova in straight sets to advance to the quarterfinals of a Grand Slam tournament. This marks only the second time in Kalinskaya's career that she has reached the quarterfinal stage at tennis's highest level of competition.
Ecuador has announced its squad for the upcoming World Cup, featuring 36-year-old striker Enner Valencia who will compete in his third World Championship. Valencia, a veteran forward who previously played for West Ham, Everton, and Fenerbahce Istanbul, spent the most recent season with Mexican club Pachuca. The squad also includes midfielder Moises Caicedo, adding both experience and emerging talent to Ecuador's roster for the tournament.
Slovakia's ice hockey team encountered a harsh reality at the World Championship, with their opponents initially fearing them but ultimately relegating Slovakia to the second tier of competition. The team's performance highlighted the current state of Slovak hockey on the international stage. Meanwhile, Czech players admitted they had been concerned about facing Slovakia before the tournament began, but the Slovak squad's results demonstrated the gap between expectations and actual performance. The development reflects broader challenges facing Slovak ice hockey as the national team struggles to maintain its competitive standing in international tournaments.
Brazil overwhelmed Panama 6-2 in a friendly match at the iconic Maracanã stadium in Rio de Janeiro. Six different players scored for the five-time World Cup champions, demonstrating the depth of their attacking options. Panama defender Cesar Blackman, who plays for Slovan Bratislava in the Slovak league, featured for 66 minutes before being substituted.
Slovak tennis player Jodar has reached the quarterfinals of a tournament in Paris for the first time in his career. He will face second-seeded German Alexander Zverev in the next round, who defeated Dutchman Jesper de Jong 7-6 (3), 6-4, 6-1 to advance. The achievement marks a significant milestone for the Slovak player in what appears to be a major tennis tournament in the French capital.
Roman Josi, Switzerland's captain, was named the Most Valuable Player of the Ice Hockey World Championship, with three Swiss players earning spots on the tournament's All-Star team. Norway's Henrik Haukeland was selected as the tournament's best goaltender after helping his country achieve a historic bronze medal finish. Macklin Celebrini was chosen as the best forward of the championship. The selections reflect Switzerland's dominant performance throughout the tournament and Norway's breakthrough achievement in reaching the medal podium for the first time in the country's hockey history.