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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.

Boston Bruins' Zdeno Chára hoists the Stanley Cup following the Bruins' 4-0 win over the Vancouver Canucks in Game 7 of the NHL Finals on June 15, 2011.
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From doubts to glory: Chára to be inducted into NHL Hockey Hall of Fame

The Slovak legend is renowned for his determination and hard work.

Tomáš Rigo (Slovakia) and Italy’s Matteo Prati during the Group A match between Slovakia and Italy at the Under-21 European Championship in Trnava on Saturday, 14 June 2025.

Slovakia did not make the quarters – but their players made a mark

No other player at the U21 Euros was targeted as relentlessly as Slovakia’s Tomáš Suslov.

From left: Italy's Cesare Casadei is about to score a goal into Slovakia's net.
The Tehelné Pole stadium in Bratislava is one of the venues of the UEFA European Under-21 Championship.
Zdeno Chára (left) during the IIHF Hall of Fame induction ceremony.
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Zdeno Chára inducted into world hockey hall of fame

The ability to inspire others is the greatest reward, says Chára.

Slovakia’s goaltender Samuel Hlavaj (31) concedes the opening goal during the Group A match between Slovakia and Finland at the 88th Ice Hockey World Championship in Stockholm on Tuesday, 20 May 2025.
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Slovak hopes fade as hockey team bows out of championship with final defeat

Finland came out on top against Slovakia in Tuesday’s clash.

Slovak ice hockey players after they lost to Latvia on Sunday, May 18, ending their hopes of advancing to quarter finals.

Heavy weekend defeats burst Slovakia’s quarter-finals dream

A string of Slovak defensive errors against Latvia doomed the national team.

Slovak defender Martin Valjent (left) of RCD Mallorca watches as Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappé (second from right) fires a shot on goal during the La Liga match between Real Madrid and Mallorca in Madrid on Wednesday, 14 May 2025.
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A Slovak defender stole the spotlight at the Bernabéu. Then came heartbreak

Martin Valjent delivered a heroic performance against one of the world’s best clubs.

Slovak ice hockey players defeated Slovenia 3–1 in their second game at the Ice Hockey World Championship on 11 May 2025.
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Slovakia find rhythm against Slovenia to claim first World Championship win

Slovakia bounced back from their opening loss to Sweden.

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