Mallorca, featuring Slovak midfielder Dávid Valjent, secured a 1-1 draw against Villarreal in Spanish La Liga action. The result keeps Villarreal in third place in the league standings, maintaining a six-point advantage over Atletico Madrid in the race for Champions League qualification spots.
Macklin Celebrini has been appointed captain of Canada's national hockey team, with John Tavares and Ryan O'Reilly serving as assistant captains. Celebrini previously helped Canada win silver at the Olympic tournament in Milan in February, where he recorded 10 points in six games with five goals and five assists.
Jorge Martin secured victory at the French Grand Prix, overtaking championship leader Marco Bezzecchi on the legendary Le Mans circuit in the penultimate lap. The win reduces Martin's deficit to Bezzecchi in the overall standings as the MotoGP season heads into its final stages. The dramatic late-race pass at Le Mans, one of motorsport's most historic venues, marks a crucial moment in what appears to be a tight championship battle between the two riders.
Celtic overcame an early deficit to defeat city rivals Rangers in the Glasgow derby, moving within one point of league leaders Hearts. The Catholic club fell behind in the 9th minute when Mikey Moore scored for Rangers, but managed to rally for victory in the crucial Old Firm clash. The result significantly tightens the Scottish Premiership title race, with Celtic now trailing Hearts by just a single point.
Steve Kerr has signed a two-year contract extension to continue as head coach of the Golden State Warriors, the NBA team announced. Kerr has led the Warriors for 12 seasons and guided the team to four NBA championships, most recently in 2022. The extension ensures continuity for the franchise as they continue competing at the highest level of professional basketball.
Slovakia participated in a worldwide charity running event that included both traditional runners and wheelchair athletes. Organizers prepared a comprehensive sports and cultural program featuring musical performances and opportunities for participants to try Paralympic sports. The event also provided a chance for attendees to meet with Slovakia's successful Paralympic athletes, combining athletic participation with cultural entertainment and Paralympic sport promotion.
Buffalo has produced a documentary film titled "Dominik Hašek: Always the Goalie" about the Czech hockey legend, now available in full on YouTube. The film highlights Hašek's career as one of history's greatest goalies and showcases his extraordinary saves during his time with the Buffalo Sabres. The documentary recalls the era when Montreal last faced Buffalo in the playoffs, shortly after the 1998 Nagano Olympics where Hašek was a standout star. The film also references memorable moments from Hašek's career, including an incident where he threw his glove at teammate Peter Bondra.
Slavia Prague came agonizingly close to defending their league title but fell short despite twice coming from behind at their Eden stadium. Club chairman Jaroslav Tvrdík described the result as "the greatest shame," reflecting the disappointment of a team that had been on the verge of retaining their championship. The match saw Slavia mount two separate comebacks after falling behind, demonstrating their fighting spirit but ultimately failing to secure the points needed for title retention.
Manchester City defeated Brentford 3-0 to keep their Premier League title hopes alive. Both teams have three matches remaining in the season. The victory maintains City's position in the championship race as the English top flight enters its final stages.
Slovak ice hockey player Cehlárík has been ruled out of the World Championships due to injury, while teammates Žiak and Královič will also not travel to the tournament. Slovakia will begin their World Championships campaign in Fribourg on Saturday at 12:15 against Norway. The absence of these three players represents a setback for the Slovak national team as they prepare for the international tournament.
Sweden secured a decisive 3-0 victory over Switzerland in international ice hockey competition. Two additional matches are scheduled for Sunday, featuring Finland against Sweden and Switzerland facing the Czech Republic in what appears to be part of an ongoing hockey tournament involving Nordic and Central European teams.
Slovak shooter Danka Barteková Rehák Štefečeková finished third in the trap shooting competition, while Erik Marinov placed sixth. Marinov advanced to the final eight from fourth place in qualifying but struggled in the final round, missing three targets in his first three attempts and failing to advance further in the competition.
All five Slovak boats successfully qualified for the semifinals in the 500-meter canoe racing events. Denis Myšák finished third in his K1 heat, securing his advancement to the next round. The women's double kayak team of Réka Bugárová and Bianka Sidová also claimed third place in their heat, earning their spot in the semifinals alongside the other Slovak entries.
Austria defeated Slovenia 4-1 in a preparatory ice hockey match ahead of the upcoming World Championship. Slovenia will face Slovakia in Group B at the World Championship in Switzerland, with their match scheduled for May 19 at 8:20 PM in Fribourg. The result provides insight into Slovenia's form heading into the tournament where they will be grouped alongside Slovakia.
Italian tennis player Flavio Cobolli, seeded 10th, advanced to the third round of the ATP Masters 1000 tournament in Rome after defeating French player Terence Atmane in straight sets, 7-6, 6-3. The victory keeps Cobolli's campaign alive in one of tennis's premier clay court events ahead of the French Open season.
The World Hockey Championship will no longer be broadcast for free on terrestrial television this year, as TV JOJ has moved the coverage to a different platform. Slovak viewers who previously enjoyed free access to the tournament through antenna reception will now need alternative arrangements to watch the games. The move represents a shift away from the traditional free-to-air broadcasting model that had made major hockey events accessible to all Slovak households with basic television reception.
Slovak hockey forward Michal Chovan has left HC Košice after seven seasons with the club, requesting early termination of his contract. The former captain of the "steelmen," as the team is nicknamed, asked club management to release him from his remaining contractual obligations. Chovan's departure marks the end of a significant tenure with the eastern Slovak hockey club, where he served as team captain and was a key player for nearly a decade.
Southampton Football Club has been sanctioned for unauthorized filming of a Middlesbrough training session. The English Football League (EFL) prohibits clubs from observing or attempting to watch their opponents' training sessions within 72 hours of a scheduled match. The punishment highlights the strict regulations governing competitive conduct between clubs in English professional football.
Formula 1 team principals have reached an agreement on significant changes to the sport's power unit regulations for the upcoming season. The most fundamental change eliminates the current 50-50 power split between the internal combustion engine and electrical energy systems that has defined the hybrid era of Formula 1 since 2014. The modification represents a major shift in the technical regulations governing the sport's complex hybrid power units, which combine traditional engines with energy recovery systems.
Slovak sport shooter Gajanová finished 32nd in the 25-meter pistol event at a shooting competition in Osijek, Croatia. Fellow Slovak competitor Jana Kuviková placed 42nd with a score of 551 points. The competition represents Slovakia's participation in international shooting sports events, with both athletes competing against an international field in the precision pistol discipline.