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Former Slovakia coach Weiss backs team for 2026 World Cup qualification

Former Slovakia national team coach Vladimír Weiss expressed his support for the current squad's bid to qualify for the 2026 World Cup, stating that this generation of players deserves to reach the tournament. Slovakia must first overcome Kosovo in the World Cup qualification playoff semifinal, scheduled for March 26 at 8:45 PM at the National Football Stadium in Bratislava. The winner of this match will advance closer to securing a spot at the 2026 World Cup, which will be held across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

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Slovak Biathlete Paulína Bátovská Fialková Retires, Leaving Gap in National Team

Slovak biathlete Paulína Bátovská Fialková has announced her retirement from competitive skiing, ending her career at the same location where she once decided to continue competing years ago. Her departure raises questions about who will fill the void left by one of Slovakia's prominent winter sports athletes. The retirement follows a pattern in Slovak sports where the end of major careers creates uncertainty about future success, similar to concerns that arose when cyclist Peter Sagan retired and questions that will likely emerge when alpine skier Petra Vlhová eventually ends her career. The situation mirrors the transition period that followed the 2019 retirement of Anastasija Kuzmina, a Russian-born athlete who became Slovakia's most successful biathlete, highlighting the ongoing challenge of maintaining competitive strength in winter sports after key athletes step away from competition.

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Pardubice defeats Brno 4-2, takes commanding 3-0 lead in quarterfinal series

Pardubice secured a 4-2 victory over Brno in their playoff quarterfinal match, extending their series lead to 3-0. The defending champions now face elimination from the season as early as Monday, needing to win four consecutive games to avoid being swept out of the playoffs. With Pardubice requiring just one more victory to advance to the semifinals, Brno must win every remaining game to keep their championship defense alive.

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Slovak women's relay team finishes sixth in 4x400m final at World Indoor Championships

Slovakia's women's 4x400-meter relay team finished sixth in the final at the World Indoor Athletics Championships. The team's qualification for the final marked Slovakia's first-ever appearance in a women's relay final at the indoor world championships, with their advancement to the final round already considered a surprising achievement for the Slovak athletics program.

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HK Poprad defeats Žilina 4-3 in Slovak hockey league

HK Poprad defeated Žilina 4-3 in Slovak hockey league play, reducing their deficit in what appears to be a playoff or series matchup. Žilina got off to an ideal start when an unmarked Ranford collected the puck in front of the net and opened the scoring just 51 seconds into the game. Despite the early deficit, Poprad managed to overcome Žilina's lead to secure the victory.

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Sundling wins 20km freestyle race as Diggins falls in farewell event

Swedish skier Jonna Sundling won the women's 20-kilometer freestyle cross-country skiing race. The competitors stayed closely grouped together for much of the race, with Sweden's Frida Karlsson and Norway's Tiril Udnes Weng setting the pace. American skier Jessie Diggins, who was competing in what appeared to be a farewell race, suffered a fall during the event.

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Washington Capitals Fall to Colorado Avalanche 3-2 in Overtime

The Washington Capitals lost 3-2 to the Colorado Avalanche in overtime, with Nelson scoring the decisive goal for Colorado. Slovak defenseman Martin Fehérváry played 20 minutes and 34 seconds for Washington, recording one blocked shot, one hit, and finishing with a minus-one rating in the defeat.

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Slovak Tennis Player Pegula Advances to Miami Open Round of 16

Slovak tennis player Jessica Pegula advanced to the round of 16 at the WTA Miami Open after defeating Canadian Leylah Fernandez 6-2, 6-2 in the third round. Pegula, seeded fifth in the tournament, dominated the match against the Canadian player to secure her spot in the next stage of the prestigious tennis competition.

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Banská Bystrica defeats HC Košice 4-3 in overtime hockey match

Banská Bystrica's hockey team defeated HC Košice 4-3 in an overtime match, continuing a pattern where all three encounters between these teams this season have required extra time to determine a winner. The closely contested game reflects the competitive balance between the two Slovak hockey clubs.

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Slovan Bratislava defeats FC ViOn Zlaté Moravce-Vráble 2-0 in Slovak League

Slovan Bratislava secured a 2-0 victory over FC ViOn Zlaté Moravce-Vráble in Slovakia's top football division. The Bratislava-based club took the lead in the 29th minute when striker Andraž Šporar scored from a corner kick, converting a pass from Marcelli with a shot between the goalkeeper's legs that beat Juričko. Slovan Bratislava is Slovakia's most successful football club and currently competes in both the domestic league and European competitions.

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Struggling FC Cologne Dismisses Coach Kwasniak After Seven-Game Winless Streak

FC Cologne dismissed coach Kwasniak as the German Bundesliga club continues to struggle without a victory in their last seven league matches. The decision comes as the team faces mounting pressure amid their poor run of form in Germany's top football division. The club's management moved to change leadership in an attempt to reverse their fortunes and climb away from the lower reaches of the Bundesliga table.

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Bezzecchi wins Brazilian Grand Prix as heat forces race to be shortened

Italian rider Marco Bezzecchi claimed victory at the Brazilian Grand Prix, with the race shortened due to extreme heat conditions at the circuit. Seven-time world champion Marc Marquez of Spain, riding for Ducati, finished fourth despite winning Saturday's sprint race at the Brazilian circuit. The heat posed significant challenges for riders and officials, forcing organizers to reduce the race distance for safety reasons.

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Charlton Equals Own World Record in 60m Hurdles

Thirty-year-old athlete Charlton matched her own world record in the 60-meter hurdles, confirming her dominance in the specialized sprint event. The performance demonstrates her continued excellence in hurdles competition at the indoor distance.

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Barcelona defeats Rayo Vallecano 1-0, extends La Liga lead to seven points

Barcelona secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Rayo Vallecano, with Uruguayan defender Ronald Araujo scoring the decisive goal in the 24th minute. The win extends Barcelona's lead at the top of Spain's La Liga table to seven points, strengthening their position in the title race as they continue their campaign for the domestic championship.

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Football Match Vandalism Strikes Košice Stadium Facilities

Visiting Prešov football supporters vandalized restroom facilities at a stadium in Košice during or after a recent match, repeating similar destructive behavior from previous incidents. The vandalism occurred in the stadium's toilet facilities, leaving significant damage behind. This represents a recurring problem with visiting supporters causing property damage at football venues in Slovakia's eastern regions.

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Senegal Player Ready to Return Africa Cup of Nations Medals After Tournament Penalty

Senegalese footballer Gueye has announced he is prepared to collect medals from the Africa Cup of Nations and potentially return them to Morocco following a controversial ruling by the Confederation of African Football. Senegal defeated Morocco 1-0 after extra time in the January final held in Rabat to claim the continental championship. However, the Confederation of African Football penalized Senegal last week for leaving the pitch for 15 minutes during the match. The punishment has prompted Gueye's gesture of potentially returning the medals to their opponents, highlighting ongoing tensions over the administrative decision that followed Senegal's victory in African football's premier tournament.

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Bero receives red card as Kaprálik assists in Kiel's 3-2 victory

Slovak midfielder Matúš Bero was sent off with a red card during a match, while compatriot Tomáš Kaprálik contributed to his team's success with an assist. In the first minute of stoppage time in the first half, Kaprálik found Phil Harres with a header in front of goal, allowing Harres to give the visiting team a 2-1 lead. Kiel ultimately secured a 3-2 victory in the match.

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Slovak biathlete Bátovská Fialková finishes career with 7th place in Oslo

Slovak biathlete Paulína Bátovská Fialková concluded her competitive career with a seventh-place finish at a World Cup event in Oslo. Sweden's Hanna Öberg claimed second place in the race, while Czech Republic's Tereza Voborníková rounded out the podium in third position. The result marks the end of Bátovská Fialková's professional biathlon career, as she competed in her final international race in the Norwegian capital.

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Sunderland Defeats Newcastle 2-1 in Derby with Late Winner

Sunderland secured a 2-1 victory over Newcastle in their regional derby match, with Brian Brobbey scoring the decisive goal in the 90th minute. Brobbey found the net from close range to break his five-game scoring drought in league play and record his sixth goal of the current Premier League season, sealing the win for the visiting team in dramatic fashion.

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