Craig Reedie, the former president of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), has died at the age of 84. The Scottish-born sports administrator was elected president of the International Badminton Federation (IBF) in 1981, marking the beginning of a distinguished career in international sports governance that would eventually lead him to head the global anti-doping watchdog.
Slovakia's women's national hockey team secured a decisive 5-0 victory over Norway in a preparation match. The team will continue their training schedule with a second preparation game on Wednesday at 4:00 PM against the junior team HOBA Bratislava at the Harmincova Winter Stadium in Bratislava's Dúbravka district.
HC Slovan Bratislava defeated HC Košice 3-2 in their playoff semifinal match. The series will continue with games three and four scheduled for Thursday and Friday, April 9-10, at the Steel Arena in Košice. The victory gives Slovan an advantage in the best-of-seven semifinal series as they compete for a spot in the championship final.
The National Hockey League named Swedish forward Rickard Rakell as the first star of the week, alongside Jack Hughes and Thomas. Rakell scored seven goals and added one assist across five games, playing a key role in helping the Pittsburgh Penguins climb to second place in the Metropolitan Division. The weekly honors recognize the top three performers across the league based on their statistical contributions and team impact.
Como secured a goalless draw against Udinese in the 31st round of Italy's Serie A championship. The result maintains Como's fourth-place position in the league table with 58 points, keeping them in the crucial Champions League qualification spot for the 2026/2027 season. Udinese remains in 11th place following the stalemate.
Serbian team captain Vemič commented on the upcoming match against Slovakia's women's team, describing their opponents as having significant experience. Serbia's singles representative is expected to be Lola Radivojevičová, who has expressed enthusiasm about the upcoming matches. The Serbian player is reportedly looking forward to competing in what appears to be a tennis competition between the two nations.
Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane has joined the team's squad traveling to Madrid for their Champions League quarter-final first leg match. The German club's roster is nearly complete, with only goalkeeper Sven Ulreich sidelined due to a muscle strain injury. The Bavarian team conducted a full training session with all other players available for the crucial European fixture.
Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice participated in Monday's training session as the London club prepared for their upcoming match against Sporting Lisbon. Defender Gabriel Magalhaes also took part in the training despite knee problems that forced him to leave the field early during Arsenal's recent match against Southampton. The Brazilian center-back's participation suggests he may be available for the European fixture.
Professional cyclists Tadej Pogačar and Remco Evenepoel are facing potential disciplinary action for violating traffic rules during a race. The two riders proceeded through a railway crossing despite a red light signal, which directly contravenes regulations set by the International Cycling Union (UCI). According to UCI rules, cyclists must come to a complete stop at railway crossings when red lights are active, regardless of race conditions. The incident highlights the ongoing tension between competitive racing dynamics and mandatory safety protocols in professional cycling events.
Bayern Munich will look to end their poor recent record against Real Madrid when the Champions League resumes, while Paris Saint-Germain prepares to host Liverpool in another marquee matchup. Barcelona faces Atlético Madrid for the third consecutive time, with the Catalan club hoping to build on their recent 2-1 La Liga victory over their city rivals when they meet at Camp Nou on Wednesday.
The Žampovec brothers are demonstrating effective approaches to youth development in Slovak skiing through mentorship programs that emphasize positive role models and inclusive recognition systems. Their methodology involves bringing inspirational figures to work with young athletes while ensuring every participant receives acknowledgment through medal ceremonies, regardless of performance level. The brothers' approach represents a broader philosophy in Slovak youth sports that prioritizes character development and participation over pure competitive achievement, offering a model for how sports programs can effectively engage and motivate young athletes across different skill levels.
Slovak forwards and defensemen made their mark in crucial NHL playoff positioning games, with Sýkora finding the net and Fehérváry recording an assist. Three other Slovak players went without points in what were important matchups for teams battling for postseason berths. The Philadelphia Flyers and Boston Bruins faced off in one of the key games, as both teams continue fighting for playoff positioning in the competitive Eastern Conference race.
The Montreal Canadiens have clinched a playoff berth, marking their second consecutive season in the NHL postseason. The achievement comes after the team missed the playoffs for three straight seasons prior to their current run. The development was confirmed following recent NHL games, including a 5-4 victory by Minnesota over Detroit.
Hockey player Molnár has been suspended and will miss Nitra's third semifinal match after receiving a disciplinary penalty. The Slovak Ice Hockey Association's Disciplinary Committee ruled that Molnár committed an infraction at the 52:25 mark of a previous game. The suspension affects the ongoing playoff series for the Slovak ice hockey team from Nitra.
FC Spartak Trnava secured a convincing 4-1 victory over FK Železiarne Podbrezová in Slovak football league action. The match was tied 1-1 at halftime before Spartak Trnava scored three unanswered goals in the second half to claim a decisive win.
American tennis player Jessica Pegula advanced to the final at the Charleston tournament after defeating Ukraine's Julija Starodubtseva in straight sets, 6-2, 6-2. The top-seeded Pegula dominated the semifinal match to secure her place in the championship round of the WTA event.
HC Košice secured a victory against HC Slovan Bratislava in an away match at Bratislava's home ice. Slovan took an early lead with better play in the opening period, scoring in the 10th minute to capitalize on their dominance in the first third of the game. Despite the home team's strong start, Košice managed to overcome the deficit to claim the victory.
Slavia Prague secured a 2-0 victory away to Ostrava, reinforcing their position at the top of the Czech first division football league. In other Czech league action, Hradec Králové defeated Bohemians Prague 2-0 at home to move into sixth place in the standings.
Trenčín secured an 8-3 victory over Bratislava's ŠK Lido Prírodovedec in the second match of their championship final series. The home team dominated with a strong performance across all three periods, winning 3-2 in the first, 4-1 in the second, and 1-0 in the final period. The victory gives Trenčín a commanding position in what appears to be a best-of-series final in Slovak floorball's top division.
HC Prešov secured a 4-3 victory over HK Skalica in an away match in Slovakia's top hockey league. The win helps Prešov maintain their position in the standings that would allow them to remain in the country's highest hockey division, as teams fight to avoid relegation from the premier league.