Slovak striker Ivan Prekop scored from the penalty spot to give Slavia Prague an early lead against Hradec Králové, but his goal proved insufficient as his team ultimately lost 2-1. The match took place in Hradec Králové, with the home side overturning Prekop's opener to secure victory against the Prague-based club.
FC Košice saw their impressive 16-game unbeaten streak come to an end on Sunday with a 2-1 defeat to Tatran Prešov in the sixth round of the relegation group playoffs in Slovakia's top football division, the Niké Liga. Despite the loss, both Košice coach Peter Černák and goalkeeper Kevin Dabrowski expressed pride in their team's performance after the match. The defeat marks the end of a significant run for the eastern Slovak club in what has been a competitive relegation battle in the country's premier football league.
Juraj Slafkovsky has delivered a historic performance in the NHL playoffs, achieving something no first overall draft pick has accomplished before. The Slovak forward's exceptional play has validated the confidence Montreal Canadiens showed in him during his pre-draft interviews. Slafkovsky was selected first overall by Montreal in the 2022 NHL Draft, becoming the first Slovak player ever chosen with the top pick. His breakthrough playoff performance represents a significant milestone for Slovak hockey on the international stage.
AC Milan secured a 1-0 victory over Hellas Verona in the 32nd round of Italy's Serie A football league. The win came as part of the weekend's Serie A fixtures, which also saw Pisa fall to FC Genoa in other league action.
Olympique secured a 2-1 victory over Paris Saint-Germain at the Parc des Princes, with goalkeeper Greif making a crucial penalty save during the match. PSG coach Luis Enrique chose to rest several star players on the bench, a decision that proved costly as the visiting team capitalized on the weakened lineup. The result represents a significant upset for the away side against one of France's top clubs.
Slovak forward Juraj Slafkovsky scored a hat trick in the NHL playoffs for the Montreal Canadiens, achieving a feat not seen by the franchise in 117 years. Only one other Slovak player, Peter Šťastný, had previously scored a playoff hat trick in NHL history. After the game, Slafkovsky compared the intensity of playoff hockey to the Olympics, highlighting the elevated competition level. The achievement marks a significant milestone for the young Slovak player, who was the first overall pick in the 2022 NHL Draft.
Fenerbahce won the EuroLeague women's basketball championship by defeating crosstown rival Galatasaray in an Istanbul derby final. The victory marks Fenerbahce's return to the European throne after a one-year absence and represents the club's third EuroLeague title in the past four seasons, cementing their status as one of Europe's dominant women's basketball programs.
Nitra's hockey team secured a victory over Slovan in their opening match of what appears to be a playoff series. The second game is scheduled for Monday, April 20, and will again be played on Nitra's home ice, giving the home team another advantage in the series.
The Boston Celtics defeated the Philadelphia 76ers in the opening game of their NBA playoff series. Boston now leads the best-of-seven series 1-0 as the teams compete to advance in the postseason tournament.
Eighteen-year-old Slovak chess player Degťarov claimed the European Championship title in a remarkable upset victory. Seeded 126th before the tournament began, Degťarov finished first with an impressive record of eight wins, two draws and one loss. His triumph represents one of the biggest surprises in recent European chess competition, with the teenager overcoming more than 100 higher-ranked players to claim the continental crown. Among Slovak participants, Haring achieved the second-best result for the country.
Rennes secured a victory against Strasbourg in France's top football division, Ligue 1. In other matches from the French league, Paris FC defeated bottom-placed FC Metz 3-1, while Nantes and Stade Brest played to a 1-1 draw.
Spanish international midfielder Rodri was substituted late in Manchester City's high-profile match against Arsenal after suffering an apparent injury. The midfielder started in City's lineup and played nearly the entire game before going down with visible pain in the closing stages. He was replaced by Nico in the 88th minute and will undergo medical tests to determine the extent of the injury.
Manchester City secured a crucial 2-1 victory over Arsenal at home in what was described as a pivotal match in the Premier League title race. The victory strengthens City's position in their pursuit of the league championship, dealing a significant blow to Arsenal's title aspirations in the process.
Manchester City defeated Arsenal in a crucial Premier League match, reducing their deficit to just three points behind the league leaders. The victory puts City in position to draw level on points with Arsenal if they win their upcoming midweek fixture against second-to-last Burnley on Wednesday.
Slavia Prague's path to defending their Czech league championship became more difficult after weekend matches that saw their lead over rivals reduced. The defending champions now hold only a five-point advantage over second-place Sparta Prague following the latest round of fixtures in the Czech top division. Meanwhile, Plzen suffered a defeat against Pardubice in the 30th round of the Czech league, adding to the competitive nature of the season's final stretch.
Two Slovak hockey teams, Prešov and Trenčín, have secured their participation in the Tipsport Liga for the 2026/2027 season. The Tipsport Liga is Slovakia's top professional hockey league. Prešov celebrated their recent victory despite dealing with illness affecting the team, while Humenné achieved success in a shootout match.
FC Košice's impressive unbeaten streak came to an end after 16 matches when they suffered a defeat away to Prešov. The loss marks the first time the eastern Slovak football club has been beaten in over four months of competition. FC Košice, one of Slovakia's historic football clubs based in the country's second-largest city, had been on a remarkable run that included both wins and draws across league and cup competitions. The defeat in Prešov breaks what was becoming one of the longest unbeaten streaks in recent Slovak football history.
Spartak Trnava defeated Michalovce 3-0, keeping alive their hopes for direct qualification to the Conference League playoffs. The victory comes as Slovan Bratislava has extended their lead at the top of Slovakia's top football division to seven points. Spartak Trnava remains in contention for the direct qualification spot that would allow them to bypass earlier rounds of European competition qualifying.
Tottenham Hotspur reported racist abuse directed at defender Danso to police following the team's match against Brighton. Danso was partially responsible for Brighton's equalizing goal late in the match, which left Tottenham still positioned in the relegation zone of the Premier League table.
Kenyan runners dominated the 78th annual Devín-Bratislava marathon, with Tonui winning the men's race and Mwedeová taking the women's title. Kenyan athletes claimed all three podium positions in the men's category, while Slovakia's Martin Rusina finished fourth with a time of 36 minutes and 7 seconds, making him the fastest Slovak competitor in the race. The Devín-Bratislava marathon is one of Slovakia's premier running events, with the course traditionally running between the historic Devín Castle area and the capital city.