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Brighton Defeats Chelsea 3-0, Moves Above Blues in Premier League Table

Brighton defeated Chelsea 3-0 at home, extending the London club's recent losing streak and increasing pressure on their management. The victory lifted Brighton above Chelsea in the Premier League standings, with the Seagulls now occupying sixth place, which would secure qualification for the Europa League group stage. The result represents another setback for Chelsea as they continue to struggle with consistency this season.

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Football Union to Complete Contract Reviews by End of April, Director Says

The Slovak Football Union will complete reviews of most contracts by the end of April, according to the organization's director. Event organizers will learn whether they will receive promised funding as part of the review process. Two contracts have not yet reached their scheduled review dates.

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Slovak NHL Player Slafkovský Fights in Montreal's Loss to Tampa Bay

Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the Montreal Canadiens 3-2 in overtime, evening their series at 1-1. The game featured a fight between Montreal's Slovak forward Juraj Slafkovský and Tampa Bay's Brandon Hagel, with Slafkovský's mistake reportedly affecting the outcome of the match. The overtime victory allows Tampa Bay to tie the series after falling behind in the opening game.

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Lens reaches French Cup final for first time in 28 years

French football club Lens advanced to the final of the French Cup after defeating Toulouse in their semifinal match. The northern French club will now compete for the trophy for the first time since 1996. Lens will face the winner of the other semifinal between Strasbourg and Nice in the final match.

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Slovak weightlifter Večeřová finishes 16th in women's 63kg category at international competition

Slovak weightlifter Večeřová placed 16th in the women's 63-kilogram category at an international weightlifting competition. British athlete Sarah Daviesová won gold with a total lift of 219 kilograms, narrowly ahead of Belarusian competitors Alina Ščapanavová (218kg) and Dzijana Maisejevičová (217kg) who claimed silver and bronze respectively. Twenty-one of the 22 registered competitors completed the event.

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Jablonec and Karviná to Face Off in Czech Cup Final

Jablonec will face Karviná in the Czech Cup final after Karviná defeated Baník Ostrava 2-1 in a Silesian derby semifinal. The victory represents the biggest achievement in Karviná's club history, as they reached their first major domestic cup final.

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Litvínov moves within one victory of avoiding relegation after defeating Jihlava 5-1

HC Verva Litvínov defeated HC Dukla Jihlava 5-1 in Czech ice hockey league play, moving the team to within one victory of securing their place in the top division and avoiding relegation. Slovak player Sukeľ contributed to the scoring in the convincing away victory. The result puts Litvínov in a strong position as they fight to maintain their status in Czech hockey's premier league.

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Palmer and Pedro Miss Brighton Match Due to Injuries

Chelsea midfielder Cole Palmer was ruled out of his team's match against Brighton due to a persistent hamstring injury. Palmer had played the full 90 minutes in Chelsea's previous 1-0 defeat to Manchester United, but continued to experience problems with his hamstring muscle ahead of the Brighton fixture. Pedro was also sidelined from the match due to injury concerns.

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Mallorca draws 1-1 with Valencia in Spanish La Liga match

RCD Mallorca played to a 1-1 draw with FC Valencia in Spanish La Liga action. The match remained scoreless at halftime before both teams found the net in the second half. Slovak defender Martin Valjent was included in Mallorca's starting lineup for the fixture.

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Austria to compete at world championship without Rossi and Kasper

Austria will participate in the upcoming world championship without two key players, Rossi and Kasper. Detroit Red Wings forward Kasper is dealing with knee problems and is currently walking with the assistance of crutches. The injuries leave Austria's national team without these players for the international tournament.

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Slovan Bratislava Advances to Semifinals After Victory in Svit

BC Slovan Bratislava defeated Iskra Svit 99-86 to advance to the semifinals of their basketball competition. The Bratislava team controlled the game from early on, leading 48-39 at halftime before extending their advantage in the second half to secure the 13-point victory. The win sends Slovan Bratislava through to the next round of the tournament, continuing their playoff campaign in what appears to be Slovak basketball's premier competition.

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RIEKER UJS Komárno Advances to Men's Volleyball Championship Final

RIEKER UJS Komárno secured their place in the final of Slovakia's top men's volleyball league after defeating VK Slávia SPU Nitra 3-0 in the semifinal. The Komárno team dominated the match with set scores of 25-19, 25-14, and 25-24. The victory advances them to the championship final of the Niké Extraliga, Slovakia's premier men's volleyball competition.

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Chicago Bulls Part Ways with Head Coach Billy Donovan After Six Seasons

The Chicago Bulls have ended their coaching relationship with Billy Donovan after six seasons with the NBA franchise. Donovan stated he believes it is in the Bulls' best interest for a new leader to have the opportunity to assemble their own coaching staff according to their own judgment. The departure marks the end of Donovan's tenure with the Chicago-based team, though the circumstances and timing of the mutual separation were not detailed.

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Brady Steps Down as West Ham Vice-President After 16 Years

Karren Brady has ended her 16-year tenure as vice-president of West Ham United, the English Premier League football club announced. Brady's departure comes as West Ham faces a precarious position in the league table, sitting in 17th place with just five matches remaining in the season. The club currently holds only a two-point cushion above the relegation zone, making their fight to avoid demotion to the Championship a critical concern for the remainder of the campaign.

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Slovak Hockey Player Chromiak Returns from OHL to Join Plzen

Slovak hockey player Chromiak is returning from the Ontario Hockey League to strengthen the Czech team Plzen. The native of Ilava developed his skills in the youth system of Dukla Trenčín, a Slovak hockey club based in the western Slovak city of Trenčín.

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Banská Bystrica Names Athlete Zapletalová as 2025 Sports Personality of the Year

The central Slovak city of Banská Bystrica has named athlete Zapletalová as its Sports Personality of the Year for 2025 during a gala evening ceremony. The event also honored retired biathlete Paulína Bátovská Fialková, recognizing her contributions to sport as she concluded her active competitive career. Banská Bystrica, located beneath the Urpín hill, regularly recognizes outstanding athletic achievements by local sports figures through these annual awards.

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Formula 1 Adjusts Hybrid Power Rules Following Driver Criticism

Formula 1 officials announced modifications to the sport's hybrid power regulations in response to concerns raised by drivers. The changes reduce the amount of energy recovery that helps recharge the battery system from eight megajoules to seven megajoules, while increasing the power output of the hybrid power unit from 250 kilowatts to 350 kilowatts. The adjustments address driver feedback about the current hybrid technology system used in Formula 1 cars, which combines traditional combustion engines with electric motor assistance for improved performance and efficiency.

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Salkazanov Named Top Athlete in Prešov Region as Handball Legends Enter Hall of Fame

Salkazanov has been named the top athlete in the Prešov region for another year, maintaining his status as the region's sporting champion. The regional government held its annual sports awards ceremony, where handball legends were inducted into the hall of fame alongside other athletic achievements being recognized across various sports disciplines.

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Dallas Evens Series with Minnesota, Philadelphia Takes 2-0 Lead

Dallas defeated Minnesota in their playoff matchup, tying their series after never allowing their opponent to take the lead during the game. Forward Wyatt Johnston scored twice for Dallas, including an empty-net goal in the final minute to seal the victory. Meanwhile, Philadelphia has taken a commanding 2-0 series lead in their playoff matchup.

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