Grácová successfully defended her title at the Slovak journalists' table tennis championship. The Slovak Press Agency (TASR) served as the official media partner for the tournament, continuing its traditional role in supporting the annual sporting event for media professionals.
Two Slovak judokas were eliminated in the early rounds of the under-100 kg category at the European Championships. Maťašej advanced to the second round before being knocked out, while his compatriot Peter Žilka was eliminated in the first round after losing to Hungary's Zsombor Veg by waza-ari, a near-ippon scoring technique in judo.
The Winnipeg Jets have extended their contract with forward Koepke for two additional years. This season, Koepke appeared in 66 games for the Jets, scoring eight goals and accumulating 17 points total.
Piešťany successfully defended their home court advantage against Ružomberok in basketball, securing what coach described as an important victory. The team had to overcome the absence of Swiss national team player Lin Schwarzová, who was sidelined due to injury before the opening game of the series.
Samuel Honzek, a Slovak hockey prospect, expressed optimism about his recovery after a challenging debut season with the Calgary Flames. The young player managed only 18 games before suffering a November injury that required surgery and ended his season early. Despite the setback, Honzek said he feels excellent and expects to return stronger. The injury prevented him from participating in any further games after his November surgery, cutting short what was meant to be his introduction to professional hockey in North America.
Police in Prešov are preparing heightened security measures for an upcoming high-risk football derby match, following previous incidents that included vandalized toilets and fines. Law enforcement officials announced they will impose higher penalties for any misconduct during the match. The preparation comes after acknowledgments were made regarding past problems at similar fixtures in the eastern Slovak city.
A new documentary provides behind-the-scenes insights into how Slovak tennis player Natália Hejková achieved her success, contrasting her approach with competitors who were motivated by substantial prize money of $300,000. According to the film, Hejková's motivation came from just three simple words. The documentary reveals the unusual circumstance that despite a book being written about her two years ago, which she approved for publication and signed dozens of copies of, Hejková still reportedly has not read what was written about her or knows who contributed to the book. The tennis player apparently maintains her habit of avoiding reading about herself, staying true to her personal principles and customs.
A new documentary provides an inside look at the career of Slovak boxer Natália Hejková, contrasting her approach with that of her competitors. While her opponents were motivated by substantial financial rewards of $300,000, Hejková was driven by just three simple words. The film explores how the boxer achieved her trophies and success through unconventional methods. Remarkably, despite having approved the publication of a book about herself in the presence of its author and signing dozens of copies over two years, Hejková still reportedly has not read the content about her own life and career, maintaining her habit of avoiding reading about herself.
Minnesota Wild secured a commanding 6-1 victory over the Dallas Stars on the road in their NHL playoff opener. Meanwhile, the Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Ottawa Senators 2-0 at home in Saturday's opening game of the 2025/26 playoff season. Both teams took early advantages in their respective first-round playoff series with decisive wins.
Bayern Munich winger Serhat Gnabry has suffered a thigh muscle tear that could force him to miss the upcoming World Cup. The 30-year-old forward is a regular member of the German national team under coach Julian Nagelsmann, having appeared in 59 matches for his country and scored 26 goals. The injury represents a significant blow to Germany's attacking options as they prepare for the tournament.
Slovan Bratislava secured a 1-0 victory with a quality performance from their 37-year-old midfielder providing the decisive goal. The win was nearly undone in the closing moments when Marko Roginič attempted an acrobatic scissors kick that could have equalized the match. Goalkeeper Bajrič made crucial saves to preserve the narrow victory for the Bratislava-based team.
Slovan Bratislava secured a narrow 1-0 victory thanks to a quality goal from their 37-year-old midfielder Weiss. The win was nearly undone in the closing moments when Marko Roginič came close to equalizing with a spectacular scissor kick attempt, but goalkeeper Bajrič made a crucial save to preserve the victory for the home side.
Slovan Bratislava secured a 1-0 victory over Žilina in the sixth round of the Slovak top-flight football league's championship playoff stage. The win maintains Slovan's third-place position in the table, keeping them two points ahead of Spartak Trnava. The match was considered a key fixture in the playoff round, which determines the final standings among Slovakia's top football clubs after the regular season.
Slovakia's women's national hockey team failed to secure promotion to the top-tier A-category after losing 1-3 to France in their final match at a tournament in Budapest. The Slovak team finished with 9 points from three victories and two defeats, falling short of the points needed to advance to the elite division. Slovakia last competed in the top category of women's international hockey in 2012 and has been unable to earn promotion back to that level since then.
Napoli suffered a 2-0 defeat to Lazio, failing to earn any points in a crucial match that has significant implications for the Italian Serie A championship race. The loss by the southern Italian club means Inter Milan has moved closer to securing the league title, as Napoli's failure to collect points reduces their ability to challenge Inter's position at the top of the table.
Seagulls secured a home victory to take a 1-0 lead in the championship final series against Ružomberok in Slovak hockey. The best-of-three series continues with game two scheduled for Wednesday, April 22 at 6:00 PM at Ružomberok's Koniareň arena. The winner of this series will claim the Slovak hockey championship title.
Slovakia's women's national football team suffered a 2-1 defeat to Portugal in a match played in Prešov. The loss marked the team's third consecutive defeat and left them with just three points from four matches in their current campaign. Slovakia will next face Finland on Friday, June 5, as they look to end their losing streak and improve their standing in the competition.
Zdenko, a prominent sports physiotherapist who worked with Slovak athletes, has died. He had accompanied Slovak sports teams to six Olympic Games throughout his career, providing medical support to the country's athletes at the highest level of international competition. His death represents a significant loss for Slovakia's sports medicine community, given his extensive experience working with Olympic-level athletes over multiple Games cycles.
Slovak tennis player Alex Molčan lost his semifinal match at the Munich ATP tournament to American Ben Shelton with a score of 3-6, 4-6. The defeat ended Molčan's attempt to reach his first career final at an ATP 500 category event. The Munich tournament is part of the ATP 500 series, which represents the second-highest tier of professional men's tennis tournaments after the Grand Slams and Masters 1000 events.
Brentford and Fulham played to a goalless draw in their Premier League encounter on matchday 33. The result extended Brentford's streak to five consecutive draws, while Fulham earned points in three of their last four matches. Both London clubs remain in mid-table positions as the Premier League season enters its final stages.