Club president Marian Mourino Terrazo provided an explanation for how pop star Madonna came to possess a Celta Vigo jersey from 1990. The Spanish football club's management had been searching for the vintage shirt, which is now in the possession of the international music icon.
Slovakia's women's national football team suffered a comprehensive 4-0 defeat against Portugal in an away match. The Slovak squad traveled to Portugal without their captain Dominika Škorvánková, who requested time off for family matters. The heavy loss represents a significant setback for the Slovak women's team in what appears to have been an international friendly or competitive fixture.
Norwegian cross-country skier Johannes Høsflot Kläbo delivered a commanding performance by winning every stage of a skiing competition, taking victories in the qualification round, quarterfinals, semifinals, and final. Kläbo defeated fellow Norwegian Lars Heggen by 42 hundredths of a second in the final race, while France's Jules Chappaz rounded out the podium in third place, finishing 1.77 seconds behind the winner. Despite his victory, Kläbo has decided to delay his next competitive start until Thursday.
Slovak biathlete Simonová claimed victory in the mass start race in Kontiolahti, Finland. She made only one shooting error on the first prone stage and gradually worked her way to the front throughout the race. Fellow Slovak competitor Bátovská Fialková finished in eighth place in the same event.
Slovak biathlete Lajtman placed 17th in a 7.5-kilometer speed race. Ukrainian athletes dominated the podium, with Iaroslav Rešetynskij claiming silver with a time 1 minute and 2.4 seconds behind the winner, and Anatolij Kovalevskij finishing third, 1 minute and 6.1 seconds back from first place.
The Athletics Integrity Unit has suspended American sprinter Fred Kerley for violating anti-doping regulations. The 100-meter world champion from the 2022 World Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon committed three violations within a 12-month period, according to the AIU statement. The Athletics Integrity Unit, which oversees drug testing and enforcement for World Athletics, handles disciplinary matters for international track and field competitions. Kerley won gold in the 100 meters at the 2022 championships held on home soil in the United States.
Formula 1 management is apparently delaying decisions regarding upcoming races in the Middle East region. Bahrain had already hosted two pre-season Formula 1 testing sessions this season before attacks on Iran occurred. The postponement of the decision comes amid escalating tensions in the region that could affect the safety and viability of scheduled racing events.
American ice dancing pair Aboianová and Veseluchin secured victory in an international competition. The Slovak duo of Lucia Štefanovová and Jacopo Boeris failed to advance to the free dance program and finished in 29th place overall in the event.
The NHL trade deadline closed on March 6, ending the period when teams can make player exchanges before the playoffs or acquire draft picks for roster rebuilding. Slovak players were largely unaffected by this year's deadline activity, with Simon Nemec remaining with the New Jersey Devils despite being considered a serious candidate for a trade. The deadline period was notably less eventful compared to previous years, with fewer major moves taking place across the league.
Slovak alpine skier Petra Rexová claimed a bronze medal in the downhill competition. Rexová was considered among the potential podium candidates in this discipline based on her training results and World Cup race performances leading up to the event. Following her medal-winning performance, Rexová expressed her gratitude, saying "Thank you for everything."
Slovak alpine skier Andreas Žampa did not qualify for the second round of competition after finishing 41st in the first run. Žampa posted a time 3.56 seconds slower than the leader, Pinheiro Braathen, who recorded the fastest first-run time. The result eliminated Žampa from advancing to the final round of the alpine skiing event.
Aryna Sabalenka successfully navigated her second-round match at the Indian Wells tennis tournament, advancing to the next stage of the prestigious California competition. American player Coco Gauff also progressed through her second-round encounter, with the fourth seed defeating Russian Kamilla Rakhimova in straight sets 6-3, 7-6 (5). The Indian Wells Masters, officially known as the BNP Paribas Open, is one of the most significant tournaments on the professional tennis calendar outside of the Grand Slams, attracting the world's top players to compete in the California desert.
FC Nitra has clinched the championship title in Slovakia's second-tier football league, securing first place with several matches remaining in the regular season. The team fulfilled their role as pre-season favorites throughout the campaign, mathematically confirming their promotion to the top flight ahead of schedule. Coach Mezei emphasized that despite the achievement, more important challenges lie ahead as the club prepares for their return to Slovakia's premier football division.
Slovak defenseman Šimon Nemec will stay with the New Jersey Devils through the end of the current NHL season after the team chose not to trade him before the league's trade deadline. Nemec had been among the most serious trade candidates across the entire NHL according to insider reports from recent days, making his retention unexpected. The young player recently changed agents, which had fueled speculation that he was seeking a move from the organization. The Devils have not offered Nemec a new contract extension, leaving uncertainty about his long-term future with the franchise beyond this season.
Slovak figure skaters Štefanovová and Boeris finished in 29th place in the ice dance competition at the World Junior Championships. The Slovak pair failed to advance to the free dance segment, which was reserved for the top 20 competitors following the preliminary rounds.
The Minnesota Wild acquired forward Bobby Brink from the Philadelphia Flyers in exchange for defenseman David Jiricek on NHL trade deadline day. Brink was selected by Philadelphia in the second round of the 2019 NHL Draft. The trade represents part of the flurry of activity that typically occurs as teams finalize their rosters before the league's annual trading deadline.
Italian President Sergio Mattarella officially opened the 2026 Winter Olympics being held in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo. The opening ceremony took place at the amphitheater in Verona, which also hosted the closing ceremony for the 2026 Winter Games. The Olympics mark Italy's return as host of the Winter Games, with events split between the northern cities of Milan and the Alpine resort town of Cortina d'Ampezzo in the Dolomites.
FC Nitra received the Dušan Pašek Trophy for winning the regular season before their match in the 53rd round of Slovakia's top football league. The team holds a seven-point lead over Slovan Bratislava at the top of the table heading into the final round of regular season play. Both Slovan Bratislava and Spišská Nová Ves secured victories in their respective matches during the round.
FC Nitra was presented with the Dušan Pašek Trophy for winning the regular season of Slovakia's top football league before their latest match. The club holds a commanding seven-point lead over Slovan Bratislava at the top of the table with just one regular season match remaining. Both Spišská Nová Ves and Slovan Bratislava secured victories in the 53rd round of matches, but Nitra's earlier strong performance throughout the season has already secured them the regular season championship trophy.
Slovak ski jumper Domen Prevec has been disqualified after initially winning a competition in Lahti, Finland. The disqualification was announced after the event had concluded, promoting German athlete Philipp Raimund to first place. The specific reason for Prevec's disqualification was not immediately disclosed.