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Montrealu Canadiens forward Juraj Slafkovský.

Slim Slovak presence as NHL season begins

Despite 22 Slovaks attending NHL training camps, only six made opening-night rosters — with one sidelined through injury.

Adam Cibuľa

Second chance for bodybuilder who once pawned medals to survive

After life on the street, Adam Cibuľa trains for a comeback.

Britain’s Paul Double (centre) of Team Jayco AlUla, winner of both the final stage and the overall classification, celebrates on the podium after the 5th and last stage of the 69th Tour of Slovakia on Kohútka, Púchov district, Sunday 21 September 2025. Fellow Briton Thomas Gloag (left) of Visma Lease a Bike finished third overall, with Dutchman Bart Lemmen (right), also of Visma Lease a Bike, in second.

Britain’s Paul Double wins Tour of Slovakia after dramatic final stage

After four straight stage wins by French star Paul Magnier, the decisive mountain finish turned the race on its head, handing Jayco–AlUla a famous victory.

Bronze medallist Emma Zapletalová of Slovakia celebrates after the women’s 400 metres hurdles final at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Friday, 19 September 2025.
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Zapletalová runs into history with world bronze in Tokyo

The Slovak hurdler stormed through the field to claim third in the 400m hurdles final, sealing a national record and a comeback three years in the making.

New jerseys of the teams during the 2025-26 season of the Tipsport Liga ice hockey league.
Martin Turčin
Lazar Stojsavljević is the new player of Spartak Trnava.

Spartak Trnava’s new signing from Russia has sparked controversy

The football club has blocked critical supporters on social media.

Darwin Samuel Gonzalez Turbay

From Venezuela to Bardejov: Darwin González chases his football dream

South Americans are a fixture in Slovakia’s lower leagues. For Venezuelan midfielder González, Partizán Bardejov opened the door to Europe.

Commemorative events marking the 25th anniversary of Peter Dubovský’s death, May 2025, in Oviedo, Spain.

Slovak footballer Peter Dubovský remembered as Oviedo face Real Madrid

The night was about more than football, as Oviedo honoured their lost Slovak hero.

Slovan Bratislava captain Vladimír Weiss Jr.

Weiss Jr’s outburst leaves Slovan staring at Europe without their captain

This is Weiss Jr’s third disciplinary incident in six months.

Carlos David Mena Jiménez.

Colombian striker shines in Slovak village league

Footballer has found everything he expected in Gerlachov below the High Tatras.

Róbert Boženík

From Boavista to the Potteries – why Boženík said no to Russia

The 25-year-old passed up a lucrative offer from Lokomotiv Moscow, saying the war in Ukraine made the transfer impossible to consider.

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Slovakia facing off Italy during the 2025 European Men's Lacrosse Championship in Poland.

National lacrosse team digs deep into heritage to post best ever result

Sport has come a long way in two decades, says coach.

Milan Škriniar playing for Fenerbahçe.

Škriniar signed to strengthen PSG – but fell out of favour

Slovak national team captain now signed with Fenerbahçe in Turkey.

Yanko Daučík
Juraj Hertel
Craig Ramsay has left a lasting mark on the Slovak men's national ice hockey team.

Craig Ramsay leaves a Slovak team that finally believes

After eight years and 150 games, the Canadian coach departs as a national hero with an Olympic bronze and a lasting legacy.

Boris Vanya
Dávid Hancko

Dávid Hancko heads to Atlético Madrid after unexpected twist in transfer saga

The Feyenoord defender was close to joining Al Nassr before the Saudi club pulled out and Simeone’s side stepped in.

Mia Pohánková celebrates with the trophy after beating Julieta Pareja of the U.S. to win the final of the girls singles at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Saturday, 12 July 2025.
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“I gave it everything”: Pohánková’s run ends in Wimbledon glory

16-year-old Slovak defeats American Juliete Pareja 6–3, 6–1 to win her first Grand Slam title and extend a golden era for Slovak junior tennis.

Alex Delvecchio
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Alex Delvecchio, Detroit captain and quiet star with Slovak roots, dies at 93

The durable centre grew up on cabbage rolls and pirohy in Ontario.

DAC players, shown here celebrate after scoring a goal, look set to miss out on competing in Europe next season.

UEFA bans Slovak football team over ownership rules; DAC vows to fight decision

DAC Dunajská Streda told to sit out 2025/26 European competition over its links to Hungary’s Győr, but plans appeal to sports court.