RCD Mallorca played to a 1-1 draw with FC Valencia in Spanish La Liga action. The match remained scoreless at halftime before both teams found the net in the second half. Slovak defender Martin Valjent was included in Mallorca's starting lineup for the fixture.
Austria will participate in the upcoming world championship without two key players, Rossi and Kasper. Detroit Red Wings forward Kasper is dealing with knee problems and is currently walking with the assistance of crutches. The injuries leave Austria's national team without these players for the international tournament.
BC Slovan Bratislava defeated Iskra Svit 99-86 to advance to the semifinals of their basketball competition. The Bratislava team controlled the game from early on, leading 48-39 at halftime before extending their advantage in the second half to secure the 13-point victory. The win sends Slovan Bratislava through to the next round of the tournament, continuing their playoff campaign in what appears to be Slovak basketball's premier competition.
RIEKER UJS Komárno secured their place in the final of Slovakia's top men's volleyball league after defeating VK Slávia SPU Nitra 3-0 in the semifinal. The Komárno team dominated the match with set scores of 25-19, 25-14, and 25-24. The victory advances them to the championship final of the Niké Extraliga, Slovakia's premier men's volleyball competition.
The Chicago Bulls have ended their coaching relationship with Billy Donovan after six seasons with the NBA franchise. Donovan stated he believes it is in the Bulls' best interest for a new leader to have the opportunity to assemble their own coaching staff according to their own judgment. The departure marks the end of Donovan's tenure with the Chicago-based team, though the circumstances and timing of the mutual separation were not detailed.
Karren Brady has ended her 16-year tenure as vice-president of West Ham United, the English Premier League football club announced. Brady's departure comes as West Ham faces a precarious position in the league table, sitting in 17th place with just five matches remaining in the season. The club currently holds only a two-point cushion above the relegation zone, making their fight to avoid demotion to the Championship a critical concern for the remainder of the campaign.
Slovak hockey player Chromiak is returning from the Ontario Hockey League to strengthen the Czech team Plzen. The native of Ilava developed his skills in the youth system of Dukla Trenčín, a Slovak hockey club based in the western Slovak city of Trenčín.
The central Slovak city of Banská Bystrica has named athlete Zapletalová as its Sports Personality of the Year for 2025 during a gala evening ceremony. The event also honored retired biathlete Paulína Bátovská Fialková, recognizing her contributions to sport as she concluded her active competitive career. Banská Bystrica, located beneath the Urpín hill, regularly recognizes outstanding athletic achievements by local sports figures through these annual awards.
Formula 1 officials announced modifications to the sport's hybrid power regulations in response to concerns raised by drivers. The changes reduce the amount of energy recovery that helps recharge the battery system from eight megajoules to seven megajoules, while increasing the power output of the hybrid power unit from 250 kilowatts to 350 kilowatts. The adjustments address driver feedback about the current hybrid technology system used in Formula 1 cars, which combines traditional combustion engines with electric motor assistance for improved performance and efficiency.
Salkazanov has been named the top athlete in the Prešov region for another year, maintaining his status as the region's sporting champion. The regional government held its annual sports awards ceremony, where handball legends were inducted into the hall of fame alongside other athletic achievements being recognized across various sports disciplines.
Dallas defeated Minnesota in their playoff matchup, tying their series after never allowing their opponent to take the lead during the game. Forward Wyatt Johnston scored twice for Dallas, including an empty-net goal in the final minute to seal the victory. Meanwhile, Philadelphia has taken a commanding 2-0 series lead in their playoff matchup.
Spanish tennis player Carlos Alcaraz and Belarusian Aryna Sobolenka have been awarded the prestigious sports Oscars for 2025. Alcaraz won the French Open and US Open last year, though he lost in the Wimbledon final to Italy's Jannik Sinner. Despite the Wimbledon defeat, he finished the year ranked number one in the ATP world rankings. The awards recognize outstanding achievements in professional tennis during the previous season.
Real Madrid took an early lead in their UEFA Youth League match at Stade de la Tuiliere, with Jacobo Ortega scoring in the 23rd minute to put the favored Spanish side ahead. The youth competition, which mirrors the Champions League format for under-19 teams, sees Europe's top clubs compete with their academy players.
HC Slovan Bratislava defeated HK Nitra 7-2 in the second game of their championship final series. Tensions between the teams were evident even before the match began, with psychological gamesmanship starting during pre-game warm-ups when both teams gathered in full numbers at center ice, nearly leading to a confrontation.
Slovak tennis player Rebecca Šramková was eliminated in the first round of qualifying at the Madrid tournament, losing to Switzerland's Rebeka Masárová 3-6, 5-7. Šramková, seeded 23rd in the qualifying draw, was unable to advance past the opening elimination round despite her seeded status.
The Dallas Stars will be without forward Roope Hintz for at least the second and third games of their NHL playoff series. Hintz has compiled 95 playoff appearances throughout his career, recording 69 points with 27 goals and 42 assists.
HC Kometa Brno decided not to renew contracts with seven players, including Slovak forward Tomáš Ďalog, who spent five seasons with the Czech hockey club. In his final season with the Moravian team, Ďalog played 47 regular season games and recorded eight points on one goal and seven assists, while adding one goal in six playoff matches. The contract decisions come as the club prepares for roster changes ahead of the upcoming season.
Slovak defender Ibrahima Konaté is nearing agreement on a new contract with Liverpool Football Club. His current deal with the English Premier League club expires on June 30, making contract negotiations a priority for both player and club. The potential new agreement would secure the defender's future at Anfield beyond the summer.
Bratislava experienced unprecedented participation in running events over an eight-day period, with 24,000 runners taking part in various competitions. The massive turnout represents a record for the Slovak capital and highlights growing interest in athletic activities among residents and visitors. However, organizers and officials note that this surge in participation should serve as motivation to develop better sports infrastructure throughout the city, as Bratislava still lacks the comprehensive facilities needed to truly establish itself as a sporting destination.
FC Prešov entered their latest match under significant pressure, with the stakes raised even higher after Skalica defeated Trenčín 4-1 in a parallel fixture. The result from the Skalica-Trenčín match intensified the relegation battle dynamics for Prešov, who are fighting to avoid dropping out of Slovakia's top football division. Despite the mounting pressure, Prešov's leadership expressed confidence in the team's ability to survive, with officials stating they believe the club can overcome their current difficulties.