Levice secured their third consecutive regular season championship in Slovak basketball's top division. Meanwhile, Košice Wolves will face relegation playoffs after suffering a decisive 55-83 defeat to Slovan Bratislava, confirming their place in the bottom standings. The loss sealed Košice's fate and eliminated any remaining hopes of avoiding the relegation battle at the end of the regular season.
MŠK Žilina defeated FK Železiarne Podbrezová 2-0 in the first leg of their semifinal match. Žilina dominated the first half from the opening minutes, displaying high motivation throughout their performance. Podbrezová played with a weakened squad, which contributed to Žilina's commanding victory in this opening semifinal encounter.
Hockey club Žilina secured their first point of the season following a match that remained scoreless through two periods. Coach Bartovič praised his team's performance, saying the squad operated "like clockwork." Despite the lack of goals in the opening two periods, both teams created multiple scoring opportunities throughout the game.
The Confederation of African Football has stripped Senegal of a championship title and awarded it to Morocco instead. The decision follows a January 18 final match that was marked by multiple controversies. CAF, the governing body for African football, made the ruling after reviewing the disputed final, though the specific nature of the controversies that led to the title change was not immediately detailed.
Slovak forward Kelemen scored a goal to help Pardubice secure victory in their Czech league quarterfinal match. Meanwhile, Slovak defenseman Čerešňák recorded three assists without scoring in his team's win. Sparta Prague also advanced successfully in their quarterfinal opener, continuing the playoff action in the Czech Republic's top hockey league.
Slovakia secured a 27-24 victory over Ukraine in their opening match. The win gives Slovakia a strong start in what appears to be a handball tournament competition. Further details about the match and tournament context are expected to be released.
Barcelona defeated Newcastle United 7-2 in their second-leg match at Camp Nou to advance to the quarter-finals of European competition. The Spanish club took an early lead just five minutes into the game, building on their dramatic first-leg result where they had salvaged a draw with a penalty in the sixth minute of stoppage time. The commanding home victory secured Barcelona's progression to the next round.
Italian Serie A club Cremona has dismissed head coach Davide Nicola following a prolonged winless streak. The club has not secured a victory in three months, with their last win coming against Lecce on December 7. Cremona is expected to appoint Marco Giampaolo as Nicola's replacement to revive the team's fortunes.
Slovak hockey player Ružička has departed from Russian club Spartak Moscow following a contract breach. The player had joined the Moscow-based team during the summer of 2024, making his stint with the club a brief one lasting only a few months.
Ingemar Stenmark, the Swedish alpine skiing legend, celebrated his 70th birthday. The phenomenal athlete won the overall World Cup title three times while focusing exclusively on slalom and giant slalom, never competing in downhill events. Stenmark was known for his exceptional character and loyalty throughout his career, making him one of the most respected figures in alpine skiing history.
Sporting CP advanced to the quarter-finals of European competition after defeating Bodö/Glimt 5-0 in their second-leg match, becoming the first team to secure a spot in the next round. The Norwegian club, which had surprised many by progressing from the league phase and eliminating last year's finalist Inter Milan in the previous playoff round, was unable to produce another upset against the Portuguese side.
Prešov and Košice played to a 2-2 draw in the first leg of their semifinal match in Slovak football competition. The winner of this two-legged semifinal tie will advance to face the victor from the second semifinal between Žilina and Podbrezová in the final, scheduled for May 1 in Žilina. The first match of the Žilina-Podbrezová semifinal is set for Wednesday, March 18.
Sporting Lisbon became the first team to secure a place in the Europa League quarter-finals after defeating Norway's Bodø/Glimt 5-0 in their second-leg match. The Norwegian club had surprised many by advancing from the league phase and eliminating last year's finalist Inter Milan in the round of 16 playoffs, but could not produce another upset against the Portuguese side.
Slovakia's women's basketball team secured advancement to the next round with a commanding 79-55 victory over Romania in their final Group C match. The team, coached by Martin Pospišil, won the crucial contest that determined second place in the group standings.
Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl will be sidelined for the remainder of the regular season due to a lower-body injury. The Canadian NHL team announced Tuesday that one of their offensive leaders will be out of action until April 16. Draisaitl, who has been a key contributor to the Oilers' offensive production this season, will miss the final stretch of regular season games as the team prepares for the playoffs.
Slovan Bratislava, Slovakia's largest football club, returned to financial losses last year after briefly achieving profitability the previous year when it qualified for the Champions League. The club's losses would have been significantly higher if not for the sale of striker David Strelec to an English club. The Bratislava-based team, owned by the Kmotrík family, had ended seven years of consecutive losses when it reached Europe's premier football competition. Meanwhile, FC DAC 1904 Dunajská Streda, owned by Oszkár Világi, improved its financial performance and returned to profitability after three years of losses, demonstrating contrasting fortunes among Slovak football clubs.
Doug Armstrong has ended his tenure as general manager of Canada's national hockey team. The 61-year-old Armstrong had held the position since the World Cup in 2016, overseeing the team's international competition strategy and roster decisions for eight years.
The Czech Republic has announced its squad for the upcoming World Cup playoffs, with former national team captain Vladimir Darida included in the selection. The only newcomer to the squad is Denis Višinský from Viktoria Plzeň, indicating the coaching staff has largely maintained confidence in experienced players for the crucial qualifying matches.
FIFA announced a partnership with YouTube designed to encourage rights holders to broadcast the first 10 minutes of matches from the 2026 World Cup on the platform. The football governing body described the agreement as a "breakthrough partnership" that aims to expand access to World Cup content through the popular video-sharing platform. The 2026 World Cup will be jointly hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, marking the first time the tournament will be held across three countries.
Bratislava's Pinerola and Prešov have secured the final two spots in Slovakia's futsal championship semifinals. In a dramatic match in Košice, local team Podpor Pohyb started strongly and built a three-goal lead against visiting Pinerola. However, the Bratislava side mounted a comeback to level the match and advance to the semifinal round alongside Prešov.