BC Slovan Bratislava defeated their opponents in the first game of the Slovak Basketball League (SBL) semifinals played in Nitra. The victory gives Bratislava a 1-0 lead in the best-of-four series that will determine which team advances to the championship final.
Slovenia suffered a 5-2 defeat against Poland in a preparation match. In another international friendly, Japan secured a 4-2 victory over Hungary, who are participants in Group A of the World Championship.
The Čajky basketball team moved within one victory of successfully defending their championship title after defeating Ružomberok 62-47 in a home game. The decisive game for the 2025/2026 season could come on Wednesday, April 29 at 5:00 PM, when the fourth confrontation in this playoff series will take place at the Koniareň arena in Ružomberok. Čajky now leads the series and needs just one more win to secure the championship.
Slovakia's national team suffered its first defeat of the tournament, losing 5-4 to Finland in overtime. The team will return to action on Monday, April 27, when they face Latvia at 18:00 in Trenčín.
Slovak wrestler Cakulov claimed a silver medal after falling to Russian grappler Sadulaev in the final. Cakulov lost the match 3-14 on technical superiority to the six-time world champion. The defeat came against one of wrestling's most dominant figures, though Cakulov's silver medal represents a significant achievement for Slovak wrestling on the international stage.
Arsenal defeated Newcastle United 1-0 to reclaim the top position in the Premier League table. In another match, Fulham secured a 1-0 victory over Aston Villa. The win allows Arsenal to move ahead in the standings, though the table remains incomplete with other teams having games in hand.
MFK Skalica secured a crucial 2-0 victory over KFC Komárno in the seventh round of the relegation group in Slovak football's top division. The win lifted Skalica one position in the standings to tenth place, putting them three points clear of the relegation zone. The match was part of the ongoing battle among lower-table teams to avoid demotion from Slovakia's premier football league.
HK Dukla Trenčín defeated Skalica 6-3 to successfully complete their promotion playoff campaign in the TIPSPORT Liga, Slovakia's top ice hockey league. The victory secured Trenčín's advancement to the higher division after winning the playoff series. Humenné finished third in the standings, falling ten points short of the promotion positions and missing their chance to advance to the top tier of Slovak hockey.
Mallorca, featuring Slovak defender Martin Valjent, suffered a 2-1 defeat to Alaves in the 32nd round of Spain's La Liga. The loss leaves Mallorca in a precarious position in the league standings, sitting in 17th place with just one point above the relegation zone. Toni Martinez was the decisive player for Alaves, scoring both goals to secure the victory for the home side.
Middlesbrough secured at least a playoff position for promotion to the Premier League with their latest victory in the English Championship. Slovak striker David Strelec contributed to the crucial win with both a goal and an assist, helping the club maintain their push for a return to England's top flight. The result ensures Middlesbrough will have at least one more opportunity to secure promotion through the Championship playoffs, where the top teams outside automatic promotion spots compete for the final Premier League place.
Fulham secured a 1-0 victory over Aston Villa in the 34th round of Premier League action. The defeat leaves Aston Villa in fourth place in the league table, trailing Manchester United only on goal difference as both teams compete for Champions League qualification spots.
Slovak footballer Uhrinčať is helping Czech club Hradec Králové secure a place in the championship group of the Czech league. After failing to establish himself at Sparta Prague, one of Czech football's most successful clubs, Uhrinčať has become a regular starter in Hradec Králové's first team. The player acknowledges the importance of the current matches, stating that the team understands what is at stake in their pursuit of qualification for the top-tier championship group.
The Montreal Canadiens defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning 3-2 in overtime to take a 2-1 series lead. While Slovak forward Juraj Slafkovsky's mistake was forgiven by the team, teammate Kirby Dach faced social media backlash that forced him to delete his Instagram account before ultimately becoming an unexpected hero in the victory.
French football club RC Lens drew 3-3 with Stade Brestois in Ligue 1 action, leaving them three points behind the league leader. The result allowed Brest to climb to 10th place in the table temporarily. The draw represents a missed opportunity for Lens to close the gap at the top of France's premier football division.
Napoli secured a convincing 4-0 home victory over Cremona in Serie A, with Slovak midfielder Stanislav Lobotka featuring for 54 minutes before being substituted. The win keeps Napoli in second place in the league table, though they remain nine points behind leaders Inter Milan, who have a game in hand. Lobotka, who plays as a defensive midfielder for both club and country, continues to be a regular starter for the Italian side as they pursue the league title.
RB Leipzig secured a 3-1 victory over Union Berlin in their home stadium. Following the result, Union Berlin currently sits in 11th position in the league standings.
The Czech Republic has called up six players from overseas leagues to join their preparation for the upcoming World Championship. The Czechs will face Slovakia in Group B during the tournament, setting up a regional rivalry match in the preliminary round.
HC Slovan Bratislava defeated HK Nitra 4-3 in a shootout after the teams were tied following overtime. The game remained scoreless through the first period, with Nitra taking a 2-1 lead into the third period before Bratislava equalized 2-2 to force overtime. After a scoreless overtime period, Slovan secured the victory in the shootout.
A former Slovak national team footballer died during a friendly match after collapsing on the field. The player, identified as Eneramo, had completed the entire first half of the game before the fatal incident occurred five minutes into the second half. The tragic event highlights the ongoing risks faced by professional athletes during physical competition.
Futsal Klub Lučenec defeated Futsal Team Levice 5-3 in a Slovak futsal league match. The home team took a 3-2 lead at halftime before securing the victory with two additional goals in the second half.