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New York Mayor Criticizes NBA Ticket Prices, Blames Hawks' Young

New York's mayor has criticized the high cost of NBA playoff tickets at Madison Square Garden, specifically targeting Atlanta Hawks player Young as responsible for the inflated prices. Tickets for the playoff series between the New York Knicks and Atlanta Hawks started at $334 several days ago. The mayor's comments highlight the impact that star players can have on ticket demand and pricing in professional sports venues, with Madison Square Garden being one of the most expensive arenas in the NBA.

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Journalists compete for table tennis championship titles on Saturday

Slovak journalists are competing for championship titles in table tennis during a tournament held on Saturday. Gábor Hajtman from the Ma7 portal and Daniela Grácová from TASR TV are defending their singles titles from the previous year. The event brings together media professionals from various outlets in what appears to be an annual sporting competition within Slovakia's journalism community.

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Slovakia's hockey team satisfied with performance despite injuries in Switzerland series

Slovakia's national hockey team completed a two-game series against Switzerland with coaching staff expressing satisfaction with the team's performance. The Slovaks faced challenges during Friday's match, taking to the ice with only 11 forwards due to injuries to Peter Cehlárik and Adrián Holešinský. Despite the reduced roster, team officials Országh and Hrivík voiced contentment with how the series unfolded against the Swiss squad.

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Slovak Runner Hladík Wins First Bratislava Marathon After Dramatic Race

Slovak distance runner Marek Hladík won the Bratislava Marathon on Sunday for the first time in his career after a dramatic race that left him with no memory of the final stretch due to extreme exhaustion. Despite being one of Slovakia's top endurance athletes and a two-time national marathon champion who has also won the marathon in Košice, victory in his home city of Bratislava had previously eluded him. Hladík finished second in the two previous editions of the race and appeared headed for another runner-up finish on Sunday after losing the lead around the 25-kilometer mark. The victory represents a significant achievement for the accomplished runner, though he cautioned that extreme exhaustion should not be the goal in marathon running.

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Prešov Wins Promotion Playoff to Return to Slovak Top Hockey League

Hockey club Prešov successfully won their promotion playoff and secured their place in Slovakia's top ice hockey league, the Extraliga. The team returns to the country's premier hockey competition after spending two seasons in the second-tier league. Team representative Nátny acknowledged the difficulty of the season, describing it as challenging for the club based in eastern Slovakia.

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Czech Republic defeats Germany 4-1 in preparation match

The Czech Republic defeated Germany 4-1 in their second preparation match on Friday in Karlovy Vary. The victory comes as both teams prepare for the upcoming championship in Switzerland, where the Czech team will face Slovakia in Group B.

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Slovakia Under-17 Team Suffers Heavy 8-1 Defeat to Czech Republic in Seinäjoki Tournament

Slovakia's under-17 national football team suffered a crushing 8-1 defeat to the Czech Republic in the Seinäjoki tournament in Finland. The young Slovak players found themselves trailing 5-0 within just 13 minutes of play. The match marked Slovakia's third game in three days at the tournament, with fatigue potentially contributing to the lopsided result against their traditional regional rivals.

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Slovak Women's Hockey Team Defeats Norway 5-1 to Lead Tournament Table

Slovakia's women's national hockey team defeated Norway 5-1 in tournament play, moving to the top of the standings. The victory puts Slovakia in a strong position, though host nation Hungary could still advance at the expense of both teams due to Hungary's superior head-to-head record against France. The tournament appears to be taking place in Hungary, where the home team maintains an advantage through tiebreaker scenarios involving their matchup with the French squad.

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Slovak Football Podcast Host Says He Refused Large Sum to Cover Slovan Bratislava

Matej Mutiš, co-host of VAR, one of Slovakia's most successful sports podcasts, revealed that he and his colleague Július Turček were offered a substantial amount of money to provide coverage of Slovan Bratislava football club. The podcasting duo, known as Julo and Muťo, declined the offer based on their principles. VAR recently celebrated its fifth anniversary and has become one of the most influential voices in Slovak football, leading to the hosts securing their own television show on TA3. The podcast's success has established Mutiš and Turček as prominent figures in Slovak sports media, with their independent approach apparently attracting both audience loyalty and commercial interest from football organizations.

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Slovak NHL Players Face Off as Tampa Bay Meets Montreal in Stanley Cup Playoffs

The NHL Stanley Cup playoffs will feature a matchup between Tampa Bay Lightning and Montreal Canadiens, putting Slovak players on opposite sides of the ice. The series has divided opinion among Slovak hockey fans and media, with some favoring Tampa Bay defenseman Erik Černák's bid for a third Stanley Cup championship over Montreal forward Juraj Slafkovský's playoff run. Sports commentators noted that Černák remains underappreciated in Slovakia compared to previous Slovak NHL stars, despite his championship pedigree with Tampa Bay. The playoff matchup highlights the growing presence of Slovak talent in the NHL's premier competition.

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Nitra advances to semifinals with 89-70 victory over Lučenec

Nitra defeated Lučenec 89-70 to secure their place in the semifinals of Slovakia's top basketball league. In another playoff match, top-seeded Levice dominated at home against Spišské Rytieri with a commanding 96-62 victory, leading 45-28 at halftime. Both results advance the favored teams in the Slovak basketball championship playoffs.

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Canada adds Scheifele, Tavares, Thomas and O'Reilly to world championship roster

Canada has strengthened its roster for the world hockey championship by adding four NHL players: Mark Scheifele, John Tavares, Robert Thomas, and Ryan O'Reilly. Scheifele, who plays for the Winnipeg Jets, achieved a career-high 103 points this season with 36 goals and 67 assists in 82 regular season games. The additions come as Canada prepares for the upcoming world championship tournament, bringing experienced NHL talent to boost the national team's medal prospects.

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Trenčín defeats Skalica to secure place in Slovakia's top hockey league

HC Trenčín secured their position in Slovakia's elite Tipsport Liga by defeating Skalica in a crucial playoff match. The victory ensures Trenčín will remain in the country's top hockey division for the 2026/2027 season. Under the league's relegation system, the top two teams from a four-team playoff bracket secure their spots in the Tipsport Liga, Slovakia's premier professional hockey competition.

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Banská Bystrica defeats Stará Ľubovňa 3-0 to secure promotion to Slovakia's top football division

FC Dukla Banská Bystrica secured promotion to Slovakia's Niké Liga, the country's top football division, with a 3-0 victory over Stará Ľubovňa. The win extended Dukla's commanding lead at the top of the second division table to 18 points with only five matches remaining in the season, mathematically confirming their return to Slovakia's premier football league after competing in the lower division.

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Sassuolo Defeats Como 2-1 in Serie A Match

Sassuolo secured a 2-1 victory over Como in the 33rd round of Italy's Serie A football league. The win moves Sassuolo to fifth place in the standings with 58 points, though sixth-placed AS Roma trails by just one point and has a game in hand.

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UEFA Opens Investigation Into Bayern Munich Fans Who Injured Photographers

UEFA has launched an investigation into Bayern Munich supporters who injured photographers during celebrations following a match. The celebrating fans breached the area designated for photographers, and in the ensuing crush at least two photographers sustained injuries. The European football governing body is examining the incident as part of its standard procedures for reviewing crowd control and safety violations at UEFA competitions.

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Alcaraz withdraws from Madrid Masters due to wrist injury

Spanish tennis star Carlos Alcaraz has withdrawn from the Madrid Masters tournament due to a wrist injury. The 21-year-old former world number one won the prestigious clay court event in both 2022 and 2023, establishing himself as a dominant force at the tournament held in his home country. Last year, Alcaraz was forced to skip the Madrid Masters due to muscle problems, making this his second consecutive absence from the event he had previously conquered twice.

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Slovak Women's Football Team Faces Strong Portugal in Upcoming Match

Slovakia's women's national football team is preparing to face Portugal in their next fixture. The Slovak team was not considered the favorite in their previous match against Finland, but ultimately managed to compete for points in that encounter. The upcoming match against Portugal is expected to present a significant challenge for the Slovak squad.

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