Eighteen-year-old Slovak wrestler Hrušovský claimed gold at the European Junior Wrestling Championships in Berlin, defeating Sweden's Philip Strandgren in the Masters category final. The victory marks a significant achievement for Slovak wrestling at the continental level, with the young athlete overcoming international competition to reach the top of the podium.
Slovenian cyclist Tadej Pogačar successfully defended his title at the Tour of Flanders, one of cycling's prestigious Monument races. The 27-year-old rider achieved victory in his second Monument race of the season, having previously won the Milan-San Remo race for the first time in March.
Argentine tennis player Mariano Navone secured his first ATP Tour title by defeating Spanish opponent Daniel Merida in the final of the Bucharest tournament. Navone, seeded seventh, won the three-set match 6-2, 4-6, 7-5 after dropping the second set. The victory marks a career milestone for the Argentine player, who claimed his maiden title on the professional tennis circuit at the Romanian tournament.
Barcelona has increased their lead at the top of La Liga to seven points following their latest match. The game featured an early goal from home team striker Manu Morlanes in the first half, which was answered in the 88th minute by Eder Militao, who was playing his first match since suffering an injury in December. Despite the extended lead, Barcelona coach Hansi Flick cautioned that the title race is not yet decided, suggesting the season remains competitive with significant matches still to be played.
Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby has moved into seventh place on the NHL's all-time scoring list, surpassing Detroit Red Wings legend Steve Yzerman. The 38-year-old Canadian center has accumulated 1,755 career points, with 653 goals and 1,102 assists across 1,417 NHL games. Crosby, who has spent his entire 20-season career with Pittsburgh, continues to climb the league's historic scoring rankings despite being in the latter stages of his career. The milestone represents another achievement for one of hockey's most accomplished players, who has previously won three Stanley Cup championships and two Olympic gold medals for Canada.
Brent Burns achieved a rare milestone in professional hockey by becoming only the second player in NHL history to appear in 1,000 consecutive games. The defenseman, known for his durability and nicknamed the "Iron Man," reached this extraordinary feat of endurance that spans multiple seasons without missing a single game due to injury, illness, or other circumstances. Despite his lengthy and successful career, Burns has not won a Stanley Cup championship, though he came closest in 2016 when he played for the San Jose Sharks in the Stanley Cup Final. The achievement places Burns among the most durable players in NHL history, highlighting his remarkable consistency and physical resilience over many years of professional hockey.
Slovakia's national hockey team suffered a 10-13 defeat against Canada at the Danube Cup tournament. The Slovak squad still has one remaining match in the competition, facing Georgia in their next fixture.
Slovak hockey player Sýkora recorded his third NHL point of the season, providing an assist on Czech forward Jaroslav Chmelar's opening goal in the 14th minute as the New York Rangers secured a victory. The assist helped propel the Rangers to triumph while Buffalo advanced to the playoffs.
Nitra evened their semifinal series against Poprad in Slovak ice hockey playoff action. The next two games in the series are scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday in Poprad, where the teams will continue their battle to advance to the championship final.
Piešťanské Čajky secured their place in the Tipos Extraliga championship final by defeating BC Slovan Bratislava 76-67 in the third semifinal game of the playoffs. The victory completed a 3-0 series sweep for the Piešťany team. MBK Ružomberok also advanced to the final, setting up the championship matchup in Slovakia's top women's basketball league. The Tipos Extraliga represents the highest level of women's professional basketball competition in Slovakia, with teams competing in a playoff format to determine the national champion.
Slovan Bratislava secured a victory against DAC Dunajska Streda in Slovakia's top football league, extending their lead at the top of the table to nine points. The win puts Slovan nine points ahead of both Žilina and their opponents DAC, though Dunajska Streda has played one fewer match than the league leaders. Slovan's continued strong form in the Niké Liga, Slovakia's premier football division, reinforces their position as the dominant force in Slovak football this season.
Three teams secured their places in the semi-finals of Slovakia's extraliga football competition following victories in the quarter-final matches. Nitra defeated Slovenská Ľupča 3-0 away from home, while Myjava also recorded a convincing 3-0 victory against Svidník on the road. Komárno also advanced to the semi-final stage, though details of their match were not specified. The extraliga represents one of Slovakia's premier football competitions, with the semi-finals now set to feature these three advancing teams alongside one other qualifier.
Trenčín secured a 10-7 victory over Lido Bratislava in the opening game of their playoff final series. The closely contested match saw the home team take an early lead in the first period, but Bratislava dominated both play and scoring in the second period before Trenčín ultimately prevailed with the higher final score.
Manchester City advanced to the FA Cup semi-finals with a commanding 4-0 victory over Liverpool. Norwegian striker Erling Haaland was the standout performer, scoring a hat-trick in the match. All four goals were scored within the first hour of play, highlighting City's dominant performance against their Premier League rivals.
Argentine tennis player Mariano Navone reached his first ATP Tour final at the Bucharest tournament after defeating Dutch player Botic van de Zandschulp in the semifinals. Navone, seeded seventh in the tournament, overcame the eighth seed in a three-set match 5-7, 7-6 (4), 7-5. The victory marks a significant milestone for Navone as he advances to his maiden ATP final.
Liptovský Mikuláš will host a European Cup competition in sport climbing, continuing the city's tradition of hosting major sporting events. The northern Slovak city, which has earned recognition as a hub for Olympic champions, will welcome climbers from across Europe for the prestigious tournament. Sport climbing has grown significantly in international competition, becoming an Olympic sport at the Tokyo 2020 Games, and the European Cup series serves as one of the key qualifying circuits for major championships.
Slovak ice hockey player Hrnka received a suspension after committing a cross-checking penalty during a semifinal match. According to the Slovak Ice Hockey Association's disciplinary committee (SPH DK SZĽH), Hrnka engaged in dangerous play at 52 minutes and 46 seconds into the game when he intentionally struck an opponent with a two-handed grip on his hockey stick. The suspension means Hrnka will be unavailable to help his team Nitra in the second game of the semifinal series.
Cristiano Ronaldo marked his return to the Al-Nassr starting lineup by scoring two goals, bringing him closer to the milestone of 1,000 career goals. The Portuguese forward now has 967 goals to his name across his professional career. Ronaldo's performance helped demonstrate his continued impact for the Saudi Arabian club after his recent absence from the team's lineup.
Slovak parents face significant financial barriers in developing their children's skiing careers, spending tens of thousands of euros annually while finding better and cheaper training conditions across the border in Austria. The high costs and limited infrastructure present major obstacles for nurturing the next generation of Slovak skiing champions like Petra Vlhová, the country's Olympic and World Cup medal-winning alpine skier. The financial burden includes equipment, coaching, travel, and training camp expenses that put elite skiing development out of reach for many families. Meanwhile, Austrian ski programs offer superior facilities and training opportunities at lower costs, creating a competitive disadvantage for Slovak skiing development.
Slovak gymnast Barbora Mokošová Kundrát qualified for the final at a World Cup gymnastics competition, scoring 12.666 points in Friday's qualifying round. Kundrát, who won bronze on uneven bars at the 2020 European Championships in Mersin, Turkey, expressed satisfaction with her performance and advancement to the final round.