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Tottenham Defeats Atletico Madrid with Hanko in Europa League Return Leg

Tottenham Hotspur defeated Atletico Madrid in their Europa League return leg match, ending an eight-game winless streak across all competitions. The victory marked a significant turnaround for Spurs, who had struggled with form in recent weeks. Atletico's squad included Slovak defender Norbert Gyömbér, known by his nickname Hanko. Following the match, Tottenham manager praised the team's improvement, stating "We got better."

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Slovak National Football Team Faces Uncertainty Amid Middle East Crisis During World Cup Qualifiers

Slovakia's national football team is preparing for crucial World Cup qualifying matches while dealing with complications from the ongoing Middle East crisis. The team faces two playoff matches that could secure their spot in the 2025 FIFA World Cup, scheduled for June 11-July 19. Slovakia will first play Kosovo on March 26 in Bratislava, and if successful, will face either Turkey or Romania on March 31, also in Bratislava. The team's preparation has been affected by the regional crisis, with reports that some players considered leaving and coach Francesco Calzona reportedly took shelter during security incidents. The qualifying campaign represents Slovakia's attempt to reach their first World Cup since 2010, when they famously reached the Round of 16.

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NHL Morning Roundup: Slafkovský Reflects on Olympic Performance, Hopes for Improvement

Montreal Canadiens forward Juraj Slafkovský reflected on his Olympic performance, particularly remembering a notable play where he deked around Leon Draisaitl in the Olympic quarterfinal before suffering a hard hit from Moritz Seider that impacted his tournament. The Slovak player, who scored eight points during the Olympics, expressed hope to improve that total to eighteen in future competitions. Slafkovský has struggled in his first two games with Montreal this season, prompting coach Martin St. Louis to move him away from linemates Oliver Kapanen and Ivan Demidov. The 20-year-old forward was Montreal's first overall pick in the 2022 NHL Draft and represents Slovakia's brightest hockey prospect, making his Olympic performance and current NHL struggles significant for both his development and Slovak hockey fans.

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Slovak defender Hancko scores in Champions League as Atlético Madrid advances despite defeat

Slovak defender Dávid Hancko scored for Atlético Madrid in their Champions League round of 16 second leg match against Tottenham Hotspur in London. Despite losing the match 3-2, the Spanish club advanced to the quarter-finals on aggregate score. Atlético Madrid, one of Spain's top football clubs and a regular Champions League competitor, secured their progression to the next round of Europe's premier club competition despite the away defeat at Tottenham's stadium.

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Austrian biathlete Hauserová to retire after current season

Austrian biathlete Hauserová announced she will end her career following the current season. The 2021 world champion claimed gold at the World Championships in Pokljuka, Slovenia, where she triumphed in the mass start event. Her retirement marks the end of a successful international biathlon career that reached its pinnacle with her world championship victory three years ago.

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Levice Win Regular Season for Third Consecutive Time in Slovak Basketball

Levice secured their third consecutive regular season championship in Slovak basketball's top division. Meanwhile, Košice Wolves will face relegation playoffs after suffering a decisive 55-83 defeat to Slovan Bratislava, confirming their place in the bottom standings. The loss sealed Košice's fate and eliminated any remaining hopes of avoiding the relegation battle at the end of the regular season.

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Žilina Defeats Weakened Podbrezová 2-0 in First Semifinal Match

MŠK Žilina defeated FK Železiarne Podbrezová 2-0 in the first leg of their semifinal match. Žilina dominated the first half from the opening minutes, displaying high motivation throughout their performance. Podbrezová played with a weakened squad, which contributed to Žilina's commanding victory in this opening semifinal encounter.

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Žilina Earns First Point of Season in Scoreless Draw

Hockey club Žilina secured their first point of the season following a match that remained scoreless through two periods. Coach Bartovič praised his team's performance, saying the squad operated "like clockwork." Despite the lack of goals in the opening two periods, both teams created multiple scoring opportunities throughout the game.

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CAF strips Senegal of title and declares Morocco winner

The Confederation of African Football has stripped Senegal of a championship title and awarded it to Morocco instead. The decision follows a January 18 final match that was marked by multiple controversies. CAF, the governing body for African football, made the ruling after reviewing the disputed final, though the specific nature of the controversies that led to the title change was not immediately detailed.

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Slovak players contribute to Czech hockey victories in playoff quarterfinals

Slovak forward Kelemen scored a goal to help Pardubice secure victory in their Czech league quarterfinal match. Meanwhile, Slovak defenseman Čerešňák recorded three assists without scoring in his team's win. Sparta Prague also advanced successfully in their quarterfinal opener, continuing the playoff action in the Czech Republic's top hockey league.

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Slovakia Defeats Ukraine 27-24 in Opening Match

Slovakia secured a 27-24 victory over Ukraine in their opening match. The win gives Slovakia a strong start in what appears to be a handball tournament competition. Further details about the match and tournament context are expected to be released.

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Barcelona Beats Newcastle 7-2 in Second Leg to Advance to Quarter-Finals

Barcelona defeated Newcastle United 7-2 in their second-leg match at Camp Nou to advance to the quarter-finals of European competition. The Spanish club took an early lead just five minutes into the game, building on their dramatic first-leg result where they had salvaged a draw with a penalty in the sixth minute of stoppage time. The commanding home victory secured Barcelona's progression to the next round.

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Swedish skiing legend Ingemar Stenmark turns 70

Ingemar Stenmark, the Swedish alpine skiing legend, celebrated his 70th birthday. The phenomenal athlete won the overall World Cup title three times while focusing exclusively on slalom and giant slalom, never competing in downhill events. Stenmark was known for his exceptional character and loyalty throughout his career, making him one of the most respected figures in alpine skiing history.

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Sporting Becomes First Quarter-Finalist After 5-0 Victory Over Bodö

Sporting CP advanced to the quarter-finals of European competition after defeating Bodö/Glimt 5-0 in their second-leg match, becoming the first team to secure a spot in the next round. The Norwegian club, which had surprised many by progressing from the league phase and eliminating last year's finalist Inter Milan in the previous playoff round, was unable to produce another upset against the Portuguese side.

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Prešov Draws 2-2 with Košice in First Semifinal Match

Prešov and Košice played to a 2-2 draw in the first leg of their semifinal match in Slovak football competition. The winner of this two-legged semifinal tie will advance to face the victor from the second semifinal between Žilina and Podbrezová in the final, scheduled for May 1 in Žilina. The first match of the Žilina-Podbrezová semifinal is set for Wednesday, March 18.

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Sporting Lisbon Reaches Europa League Quarter-Finals with 5-0 Victory Over Bodø/Glimt

Sporting Lisbon became the first team to secure a place in the Europa League quarter-finals after defeating Norway's Bodø/Glimt 5-0 in their second-leg match. The Norwegian club had surprised many by advancing from the league phase and eliminating last year's finalist Inter Milan in the round of 16 playoffs, but could not produce another upset against the Portuguese side.

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Draisaitl to Miss Remainder of Regular Season for Edmonton Due to Lower-Body Injury

Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl will be sidelined for the remainder of the regular season due to a lower-body injury. The Canadian NHL team announced Tuesday that one of their offensive leaders will be out of action until April 16. Draisaitl, who has been a key contributor to the Oilers' offensive production this season, will miss the final stretch of regular season games as the team prepares for the playoffs.

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