Slovakia's national football team played to a 2-2 draw against Montenegro in a friendly match held in Košice. The game was part of Slovakia's preparation for upcoming competitive fixtures, with the eastern Slovak city hosting the international encounter.
Eighteen-year-old winger Yamal has been named Player of the Season in Spain's La Liga despite missing a significant portion of the first half of the season due to groin problems. The young player managed to score 16 goals and provide 12 assists in just 28 league matches. His remarkable performance throughout the campaign earned him the prestigious individual honor in one of Europe's top football leagues.
German footballer Karl has suffered an injury that could force him to miss an upcoming championship tournament. Karl is regarded as one of the best current young players and has shone for Bayern Munich in the Champions League this season. The extent of the injury and the specific tournament at risk were not immediately detailed.
German coach Klauss has signed a two-year contract to manage DAC Dunajská Streda, one of Slovakia's top football clubs. The 41-year-old trainer will take over coaching responsibilities for the team, which competes in Slovakia's premier football league. DAC Dunajská Streda, based in southern Slovakia near the Hungarian border, has been one of the country's most successful clubs in recent years and regularly competes in European competitions.
Slovakia's women's national football team secured a commanding 3-0 victory over Austria in their opening match of the European League campaign, playing away from home. The team, coached by Martino Volpini, delivered a strong performance to start their tournament on a positive note. Slovakia will continue their European League campaign on Saturday at 5:30 PM when they face Iceland in their next fixture.
Slovak canoeist Paňková claimed third place in the K1 final at a competition in Prague. Australian Jessica Fox took the victory, while Poland's Klaudia Zwolinská finished second on the podium.
Slovak athlete Zapletalová expressed satisfaction with her recent Diamond League performances, emphasizing that there is still room for improvement in her career. The athlete was particularly pleased that her grandfather witnessed her new national record achievement in person. Zapletalová's comments reflect her ongoing commitment to excellence in international athletics competition despite already reaching significant milestones in her sporting career.
Basketball enthusiasts in Slovakia can test their shooting skills at weekend games designed to challenge players to make baskets on their first attempt. The events offer recreational opportunities for players to demonstrate their accuracy and compete in friendly shooting competitions.
A children's football event will be held at the Futbal Tatran Arena in Prešov for the first time this year. The project, which was launched in 2022, provides young participants with organized football activities. The venue change to Prešov's main football stadium represents a significant upgrade for the event, offering children access to professional-grade facilities in Slovakia's third-largest city.
Spišská Nová Ves football club has announced the signing of player Kupčo as their new reinforcement. Kupčo, who left Slovakia at age 15 to pursue his career in the Czech Republic, previously played for Plzen's youth team before moving to Karlovy Vary. Club representative Rapáč expressed confidence that the move will help restart Kupčo's career development.
Slovak athlete Emma Zapletalová delivered an impressive performance at a competition in Rome, defeating top international competitors despite a minor stumble during her routine. Following her performance, Zapletalová expressed relief, saying "I'm happy that I didn't fall." The competition results suggest the Slovak athlete is performing at a level that approaches recent world records, with advanced data analysis indicating she has the potential to achieve even better results. Her strong showing against world-class competition marks a significant achievement for Slovak athletics on the international stage.
Slovak hockey player Bíreš has signed a contract with HC Košice, marking his return to the Slovak extraliga, the country's top hockey division. The player spent nearly his entire professional career in Germany, with only a three-season exception from 2022 to 2025 when he played for Banská Bystrica in the Slovak league. His signing represents HC Košice's efforts to strengthen their roster with experienced talent for the upcoming season.
The CSS prof. K. Matulaya Sports Center in Bratislava marked its 40th anniversary of organizing sports competitions for children and adults with disabilities. This year's event, held at a newly opened sports facility on Beňovského Street, attracted 90 athletes who competed in various sporting disciplines. The games received support from volunteer soldiers from the Presidential Honor Guard of the Slovak Republic, who assisted with the organization and activities for participants.
The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 4-3 in overtime, evening their series at one game apiece. During the game, fans directed chants at the Vegas goaltender, while player Howden made headlines for mimicking a move associated with former NHL star Marian Gaborik. The overtime victory gives Carolina momentum as the series continues.
The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Vegas Golden Knights in the second game of their Stanley Cup Final series in Raleigh, evening the series at one game apiece. Despite the visiting Golden Knights taking an early 2-0 lead after two periods with goals from Brett Howden, Carolina mounted a comeback to secure the victory on home ice.
France suffered a defeat against Ivory Coast in international football action, while Spain played to a draw with Iraq. The loss means striker Kylian Mbappe will have to wait longer to match Olivier Giroud's record for most goals scored for the French national team. Mbappe, who currently trails Giroud's tally, was unable to find the net in the match that would have brought him closer to equaling the milestone.
Slovak athletes competing in the lead climbing discipline did not qualify for the semifinals at a competition held in Prague. The tournament format advanced the top 24 performers in each category to the semifinal round, but none of the Slovak competitors achieved the necessary ranking to continue in the competition.
Azerbaijan secured a 2-0 victory over Ukraine to claim the championship title in Slovakia. The Azerbaijani team had previously won last year's world championship on home soil and demonstrated their continued dominance by eliminating defending European champions Serbia in the semifinal of this year's continental tournament before defeating Ukraine in the final.
Slovakia will compete against the Czech Republic in Group B at the 2027 Ice Hockey World Championship after Germany, ranked seventh in the IIHF standings, replaced Slovakia in the top-tier Group A. The Germans swapped places with Slovakia, which sits eighth in the international rankings, meaning Slovakia drops from the elite group for the tournament. This ensures another Slovakia-Czech Republic matchup in Group B, continuing the rivalry between the two neighboring nations at the world championship level.
Real Madrid will be required to pay 15 million euros to secure the return of manager José Mourinho. The Portuguese coach's potential comeback comes as Real Madrid president Florentino Perez seeks re-election during the weekend. Mourinho previously managed the Spanish giants from 2010 to 2013, leading the club to La Liga title in 2012 and establishing himself as one of the most successful coaches in the club's recent history.