Arsenal suffered a setback in their Premier League title chase as a key player sustained an injury. The London club currently leads the Premier League table with a five-point advantage over Manchester City, who have played one fewer match. Arsenal is attempting to win their first Premier League championship since the 2003-04 season, ending a nearly two-decade title drought.
Slovakia's national hockey team announced it will be reinforced by three players from North American professional leagues ahead of Tuesday's match in Bratislava. The team management confirmed that Martin Chromiak, Filip Mešár, and Jozef Viliam Kmec from the American Hockey League (AHL) will join the national squad. Team officials expressed optimism about the additions, suggesting the trio could make significant contributions to the team's performance.
Barcelona footballer Lamine Yamal drew attention during the team's championship celebrations through the city by carrying a Palestinian flag. The young player's decision to display the flag during the public festivities sparked notice among observers of the celebration parade.
Slovakia has appointed Weiss as the head coach of the national football team, marking his return to the role after a 14-year absence. Slovan Bratislava, the Slovak football club where Weiss was previously working, has released him from his duties to allow him to take up the national team position. The appointment represents a significant development for Slovak football, as Weiss returns to lead the national squad after more than a decade away from international coaching duties.
Lindy Ruff, head coach of the Buffalo Sabres, continues his 47-year pursuit of the Stanley Cup championship, having worked with several Slovak players throughout his career including Craig Ramsay, Robert Svehla, Miroslav Satan, and currently Simon Nemec. The veteran coach, known for his demanding training methods - once threatening to call Craig Ramsay when training Nemec proved difficult - faces another challenge as his team trails the Montreal Canadiens 2-1 in their current playoff series. Ruff must now devise new tactics and motivate his team to overcome the deficit in what represents another chapter in his decades-long quest for hockey's ultimate prize.
The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Detroit Pistons 112-103, evening their playoff series at 2-2. Donovan Mitchell led the Cavaliers' comeback victory with 43 points, scoring 39 of those points in the third and fourth quarters to fuel Cleveland's decisive surge.
The Colorado Avalanche defeated the Minnesota Wild 5-2 in Minneapolis, taking a commanding 3-1 lead in their playoff series. Parker Kelly scored the decisive goal in the 52nd minute, giving Colorado a 3-2 advantage that proved insurmountable. The victory puts Colorado one win away from advancing to the next round of the NHL playoffs.
Remko Rutten is no longer the head coach of the Curacao national football team. The Dutch coach's tenure ended after the team lost two preparatory matches in March against Australia and China. Players reportedly requested the return of Dick Advocaat, who previously coached the Caribbean nation's team. Advocaat, a veteran Dutch manager with extensive international experience, may return to lead Curacao once again.
Barcelona celebrated their championship victory with a traditional open-top bus parade through the streets of the city. The celebration bus departed from Camp Nou stadium at approximately 5:30 PM, carrying the team through the city as fans gathered to celebrate the title win.
American athlete Cardoso will undergo ankle surgery and will miss the upcoming World Championship. Atletico has not disclosed how long the player will be absent from competition or provided a specific date for the surgical procedure.
The organizing committee for the 2030 Winter Olympics has requested permission to begin exclusive negotiations with Heerenveen to host speed skating competitions. The Dutch city, known for its world-class ice skating facilities, would serve as a venue for the Olympic speed skating events if the negotiations prove successful.
Spanish coach Xabi Alonso has reportedly become the top candidate for the vacant manager position at English Premier League club Chelsea. The former Liverpool and Real Madrid midfielder previously managed Real Sociedad for seven months before departing without fulfilling his three-year contract with the club.
Ľubomír Schmidt has been appointed as the new president of HK Dukla Michalovce, a professional ice hockey team based in eastern Slovakia. Schmidt previously held management positions within the Michalovce club but stepped down from the board of directors in November 2025. His return to leadership marks a significant development for the hockey organization as it seeks to strengthen its operations and competitive position in Slovak professional hockey.
Edin Džeko will serve as a key player for Bosnia and Herzegovina at the upcoming World Cup. The striker proved his importance during March's playoff matches, scoring a crucial goal against Wales in the semifinal and playing a pivotal role in the successful final against Italy. Bosnia coach Safet Barbarez indicated that the final match against Italy will remain a memorable moment for a long time, highlighting the significance of the team's World Cup qualification.
Slovan Bratislava defeated Nitra 79-65 in the basketball semifinals to advance to the championship final. The team will face Levice in the title series, with the first game of the final scheduled for May 17. The victory sets up what promises to be a competitive championship series between two of Slovakia's top basketball clubs.
Slovakia's national handball team advanced to the playoff finals and moved within one match of qualifying for the World Championship following a dramatic two-leg victory over Ukraine. The Slovak team secured their spot in the final qualifying round after completing the tense series against Ukraine, putting them just one step away from earning a place at the global tournament. Head coach or team official Kravčák described their next opponent as acceptable, suggesting confidence ahead of the decisive final playoff match that will determine Slovakia's participation in the upcoming World Championship.
Faško has been voted the best player of the Niké Liga, Slovakia's top football division, in a poll conducted by the Union of Football Professionals (ÚFP). Slovenian striker Andraž Šporar from Slovan Bratislava finished second with 286 points, while Egyptian midfielder Ammar Ramadan from DAC Dunajská Streda took third place with 114 points. The annual award recognizes outstanding individual performance in Slovakia's premier football league.
The Trenčín hockey club has appointed Radivojevič as their new sports director as the team enters a new phase of development. The appointment comes after a difficult previous season in which Trenčín was forced to fight relegation from the Tipsport Liga, Slovakia's top hockey league, through playoff matches to maintain their top-flight status. The club has indicated it aims to set higher goals for the future under new leadership.
Slovakia's shooting team placed fourth in the 25-meter pistol mixed team event at the European Championships. The Slovak competitors secured the fourth position already during the qualifying round of the competition.
Slovakia has been drawn into a favorable group for the upcoming Ice Hockey World Championships, though sports analysts are tempering expectations for advancement beyond the group stage. The national team's prospects are being viewed with measured optimism given the competitive nature of international hockey tournaments. The draw represents a relatively positive development for Slovak hockey, which has struggled in recent international competitions, but experts caution against assuming automatic progression to the later rounds of the tournament.