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Runners and wheelchair athletes join global charity run in Slovakia

Slovakia participated in a worldwide charity running event that included both traditional runners and wheelchair athletes. Organizers prepared a comprehensive sports and cultural program featuring musical performances and opportunities for participants to try Paralympic sports. The event also provided a chance for attendees to meet with Slovakia's successful Paralympic athletes, combining athletic participation with cultural entertainment and Paralympic sport promotion.

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Buffalo Releases Documentary on Czech Goalie Dominik Hašek

Buffalo has produced a documentary film titled "Dominik Hašek: Always the Goalie" about the Czech hockey legend, now available in full on YouTube. The film highlights Hašek's career as one of history's greatest goalies and showcases his extraordinary saves during his time with the Buffalo Sabres. The documentary recalls the era when Montreal last faced Buffalo in the playoffs, shortly after the 1998 Nagano Olympics where Hašek was a standout star. The film also references memorable moments from Hašek's career, including an incident where he threw his glove at teammate Peter Bondra.

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Slavia Prague Falls Short of Title Defense in Dramatic Match

Slavia Prague came agonizingly close to defending their league title but fell short despite twice coming from behind at their Eden stadium. Club chairman Jaroslav Tvrdík described the result as "the greatest shame," reflecting the disappointment of a team that had been on the verge of retaining their championship. The match saw Slavia mount two separate comebacks after falling behind, demonstrating their fighting spirit but ultimately failing to secure the points needed for title retention.

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Injury forces Cehlárík out of World Championships, Žiak and Královič also miss tournament

Slovak ice hockey player Cehlárík has been ruled out of the World Championships due to injury, while teammates Žiak and Královič will also not travel to the tournament. Slovakia will begin their World Championships campaign in Fribourg on Saturday at 12:15 against Norway. The absence of these three players represents a setback for the Slovak national team as they prepare for the international tournament.

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Sweden Defeats Switzerland 3-0 in Hockey Match

Sweden secured a decisive 3-0 victory over Switzerland in international ice hockey competition. Two additional matches are scheduled for Sunday, featuring Finland against Sweden and Switzerland facing the Czech Republic in what appears to be part of an ongoing hockey tournament involving Nordic and Central European teams.

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All Five Slovak Boats Advance to 500m Semifinals in Canoe Competition

All five Slovak boats successfully qualified for the semifinals in the 500-meter canoe racing events. Denis Myšák finished third in his K1 heat, securing his advancement to the next round. The women's double kayak team of Réka Bugárová and Bianka Sidová also claimed third place in their heat, earning their spot in the semifinals alongside the other Slovak entries.

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Austria defeats Slovenia 4-1 in ice hockey preparation match

Austria defeated Slovenia 4-1 in a preparatory ice hockey match ahead of the upcoming World Championship. Slovenia will face Slovakia in Group B at the World Championship in Switzerland, with their match scheduled for May 19 at 8:20 PM in Fribourg. The result provides insight into Slovenia's form heading into the tournament where they will be grouped alongside Slovakia.

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Cobolli Advances to Third Round at ATP Masters 1000 Rome Tournament

Italian tennis player Flavio Cobolli, seeded 10th, advanced to the third round of the ATP Masters 1000 tournament in Rome after defeating French player Terence Atmane in straight sets, 7-6, 6-3. The victory keeps Cobolli's campaign alive in one of tennis's premier clay court events ahead of the French Open season.

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Free Hockey Coverage Ends: World Championship No Longer Available on Free-to-Air Television

The World Hockey Championship will no longer be broadcast for free on terrestrial television this year, as TV JOJ has moved the coverage to a different platform. Slovak viewers who previously enjoyed free access to the tournament through antenna reception will now need alternative arrangements to watch the games. The move represents a shift away from the traditional free-to-air broadcasting model that had made major hockey events accessible to all Slovak households with basic television reception.

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HC Košice Captain Michal Chovan Leaves Club After Seven Seasons

Slovak hockey forward Michal Chovan has left HC Košice after seven seasons with the club, requesting early termination of his contract. The former captain of the "steelmen," as the team is nicknamed, asked club management to release him from his remaining contractual obligations. Chovan's departure marks the end of a significant tenure with the eastern Slovak hockey club, where he served as team captain and was a key player for nearly a decade.

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Southampton Punished for Illegally Filming Middlesbrough Training Session

Southampton Football Club has been sanctioned for unauthorized filming of a Middlesbrough training session. The English Football League (EFL) prohibits clubs from observing or attempting to watch their opponents' training sessions within 72 hours of a scheduled match. The punishment highlights the strict regulations governing competitive conduct between clubs in English professional football.

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Formula 1 Team Bosses Agree on Engine Changes for New Season

Formula 1 team principals have reached an agreement on significant changes to the sport's power unit regulations for the upcoming season. The most fundamental change eliminates the current 50-50 power split between the internal combustion engine and electrical energy systems that has defined the hybrid era of Formula 1 since 2014. The modification represents a major shift in the technical regulations governing the sport's complex hybrid power units, which combine traditional engines with energy recovery systems.

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Slovak Shooters Gajanová and Kuviková Compete in Osijek Pistol Championship

Slovak sport shooter Gajanová finished 32nd in the 25-meter pistol event at a shooting competition in Osijek, Croatia. Fellow Slovak competitor Jana Kuviková placed 42nd with a score of 551 points. The competition represents Slovakia's participation in international shooting sports events, with both athletes competing against an international field in the precision pistol discipline.

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Levante defeats Osasuna 3-2 in Spanish league match

Spanish football club Levante secured a 3-2 home victory against Osasuna in their latest league fixture. The win helped Levante climb to 17th position in the standings, now sitting just one point behind Sevilla in the incomplete table.

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Montreal Defeats Buffalo 5-1 to Even Series at 1-1

Montreal defeated Buffalo 5-1, evening their series at one game apiece. The victory prompted an emotional celebration in the Montreal locker room, with the team's coach delivering a memorable speech that particularly resonated with goaltender Jakub Dobeš.

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Lens defeats Nantes 1-0, keeps title hopes alive as Nantes face relegation

Racing Club de Lens defeated FC Nantes 1-0 in French Ligue 1 action, keeping their championship aspirations alive while condemning Nantes to relegation to the second division. The victory maintains Lens's position in the title race as the season nears its conclusion. Lens has two matches remaining in the league campaign, while Paris Saint-Germain, their primary rival for the championship, still has three games left to play. The result represents a significant blow for Nantes, who will drop down to Ligue 2 next season after failing to secure enough points to avoid relegation from France's top flight.

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Kazakhstan and Ukraine advance from Division I Group A to elite level

Kazakhstan and Ukraine have secured promotion from Division I Group A to the elite level of international ice hockey competition. Kazakhstan will return to the top-tier championship next year after a one-year absence, having been relegated from the elite level last year during the tournament held in Sweden and Denmark.

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