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PATIENCE PAYS OFF: Simon Nemec called up to the NHL! He will face Slafkovský on Saturday
The New Jersey Devils have announced the call-up of Slovak defenseman Simon Nemec to their NHL roster. This move comes as the team faces an injury setback with defenseman Jonas Siegenthaler, who will be out for an extended period.Nemec has already made a notable appearance in nine NHL games this season, registering one assist. Prior […]
The game was decided by a poor first period: Slovak women’s hockey team lost to the Czechs in their opener
The Slovak U16 women’s hockey team endured a difficult beginning to their campaign at the Winter European Youth Olympic Festival (EYOF), as they suffered a heavy defeat in their opening match of Group A. Facing off against their Czech counterparts, the Slovak team was unable to find their rhythm, falling to a clear 4-0 loss. […]
Pettersson’s Party In Perfect Harmony: He Arrived, Played, and Signed a Long-Term Contract Immediately
VANCOUVER – Swedish hockey defenseman Marcus Pettersson has signed a new six-year contract with the Vancouver Canucks, worth a total of $33 million, according to the NHL website. The 28-year-old defenseman will earn an average of $5.5 million per year.Pettersson arrived in Vancouver last week from Pittsburgh shortly after the Canucks traded forward J.T. Miller […]
The Hartman saga continues: Offender disagrees with punishment, case moves to NHL commissioner.
ST. PAUL/NEW YORK – The NHL Players’ Association has appealed on behalf of Minnesota forward Ryan Hartman regarding his 10-game suspension. Hartman received the suspension for an attack on Tim Stützle shortly after a faceoff during a game against Ottawa. The NHL classified the hit as an attempt to injure the opponent. This marks the […]
One mourns, while another can grab his stick: Tre Konor made a forced change in the roster.
MONTREAL – The injured forward William Karlsson from the Vegas Golden Knights will be replaced in Sweden’s roster for the Four Nations Tournament in Montreal and Boston (4 Nations Face-Off) by forward Rickard Rakell of the Pittsburgh Penguins. His additional nomination was announced by the “Three Crowns” management. Karlsson has not played since January 20 […]
Hockey’s Federer, a player who is highly revered: Nashville defender forever on the club’s pedestal.
Swiss defenseman Roman Josi has become the new franchise record holder for the most regular season games played for the Nashville Predators. In the night’s game against Ottawa (2-5), Josi played his 957th career game, surpassing American forward David Legwand for the top spot on the franchise’s all-time list. The Predators drafted Josi in 2008 […]
After his sensational performance at the Giro, a bright future was predicted for him: Czech talent ends his career at 24.
PRAGUE – Cyclist Karel Vacek has decided to end his career at the age of 24. The participant of the 2021 Giro d’Italia, where he secured second place in the seventh stage, made the announcement on Instagram. The older brother of the Czech cycling star Mathias Vacek shared that he no longer saw his path […]
A huge shock for the tennis world: Grand Slam winner and former world number one announces retirement.
CLUJ – Romanian tennis player Simona Halep has announced her retirement at the age of 33. She made the announcement after losing in the first round of the Transylvania Open in Cluj on Tuesday. Halep lost to Italy’s Lucia Bronzetti 1:6, 1:6 in her first match of the year, having received a wildcard from the […]
Crazy millions set a record: Rare F1 racing car sold for the highest price.
STUTTGART – A rare 1954 Mercedes-Benz W 196 R racing car was sold at auction in Stuttgart, Germany, for a record €51.155 million. This represents the highest price ever paid for a Formula 1 car at auction, according to Reuters. The listed price includes fees and taxes. In 1995, the car was driven by two […]
Organizer’s Failure During Live Draw: Russian Tennis Player’s Nationality Changed
ABU DHABI – Organizers of the tennis tournament in Abu Dhabi have apologized to Daria Kasatkina for mistakenly listing the Russian player as representing Spain during Sunday’s draw. The administrative error sparked speculation that the 27-year-old from Togliatti had changed her nationality, a claim that her team categorically denied. The apology was posted by the […]
Age is just a number: Czech legend returns to the courts, will play with her old partner again
ABU DHABI – Czech tennis player Lucie Šafářová is making her return to the courts after more than six months. She will team up with American partner Bethanie Mattek-Sands in doubles at the WTA 500 tournament in Abu Dhabi, where they will face the Brazilian-British duo of Luisa Stefani and Heather Watson on Tuesday. The […]
Vancouver Canucks make major roster shake-up: Another Pettersson? This is unbelievable!
VANCOUVER – On Friday, Vancouver made another trade in addition to the one with the Rangers, this time with the Pittsburgh Penguins. The Canucks acquired defenseman Marcus Pettersson and forward Drew O’Connor. Heading to Pittsburgh are defenseman Vincent Desharnais, forwards Danton Heinen and Melvin Fernström, as well as a conditional first-round pick in this year’s […]
He experienced the golden era at the turn of the millennium: Czech icon has a career everyone dreams of
PRAHA – Tomáš Vlasák, the Czech hockey player, will celebrate his 50th birthday on February 1st. His career is decorated with three World Championship titles, along with numerous other accolades, including being a Czech and Russian league champion, a junior World Champion, and a semifinalist in the World Cup. Vlasák ended his playing career in […]
Serious Accident in Mallorca: Five of Six Germans Have Returned Home, One Remains in Hospital
PALMA DE MALLORCA – Five of the six German track cyclists who were injured in an accident during a training camp in Mallorca have already returned home. However, one cyclist remains on the island, needing to wait for his flight due to a pulmonary hematoma – he is expected to fly out by Sunday. The accident […]
It looked much worse than it was: New details on Hamilton’s condition after the crash.
BARCELONA – British F1 driver Lewis Hamilton crashed during a preseason private event at the Circuit de Catalunya in Barcelona. The 40-year-old driver went off track during the second test in the car of his new team, Ferrari. The Italian team did not comment on the crash as it occurred behind closed doors, but local […]
F1 involvement isn’t the only joy: The Italian young driver shared some exciting news.
ROME – Italian driver Kimi Antonelli, after his F1 engagement, proudly shared the news of successfully obtaining his driver’s license. The 18-year-old will represent Mercedes in the 2025 season, replacing seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton in the cockpit. Antonelli shared a photo on Instagram with the caption “mission accomplished.” The Italian will be the youngest […]
No other outcome was expected: The Serbian federation informed about Djokovic and saddened fans.
BELGRADE – Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic, currently ranked sixth in the world, will miss Serbia’s Davis Cup qualification match against Denmark.The 24-time Grand Slam champion is sidelined due to a left thigh injury, which forced him to withdraw from his Australian Open semifinal match last week. The Serbian Tennis Federation made the announcement.“Without Novak, […]
Former Sagan Rival Faces Troubles: Belgian Cyclist Must Compensate His Former Team
BRUSSELS – Cyclist Wout Van Aert is required to pay his former team €662,000 in compensation for the wrongful termination of his 2018 contract. The final verdict was issued by a Belgian court, which upheld the decision of the labor court from June 2021, bringing an end to the lengthy legal dispute. This was reported by […]
Sinner disappointed fans: “After consulting with the team, we made a tough decision.”
ROTTERDAM – World No. 1 and winner of the season’s first Grand Slam, Jannik Sinner, will not participate in the ATP 500 tournament in Rotterdam, where he was set to defend his title from last year. The 23-year-old Italian informed the organizers that he needs to rest after his campaign at the Australian Open. Sinner […]
Original plans tossed aside: Van Aert changes his mind at the last minute
BRUSSELS – Belgian cyclist Wout van Aert has decided to compete in this weekend’s World Cyclocross Championships in Liévin, reversing his initial plans. The three-time world champion announced the decision on Sunday through his team Visma-Lease and Bike. “I feel good and my winter preparation has gone well. We made the decision to participate in the […]
Started with Football, Switched to Cycling at 17: Evenepoel Experienced a Year of Glory and Hell
BRUSSELS – Belgian cyclist Remco Evenepoel, who will celebrate his 25th birthday on January 25, has achieved a string of successes despite starting his career later than most. These include two gold medals at the World Championships and the Olympics, as well as a victory at the Vuelta. Evenepoel began his athletic journey in football […]
A case that shook the world: Cycling star confessed to causing his wife’s death.
MELBOURNE – Former Australian cyclist Rohan Dennis formally confessed to causing the accident that led to the death of his wife, Melissa Hoskins. Judge Ian Press granted Dennis bail on Friday until April 14, when the hearing will continue with further proceedings. Dennis was previously charged with dangerous driving and driving without due care, causing […]
New rules know no brother or sister: FIA can punish drivers for political statements.
Stricter Penalties for F1 Drivers Over Profanity and Political Statements Formula 1 drivers will face tougher sanctions in the upcoming World Championship season for the use of inappropriate language, gestures, or political statements, following new regulations introduced by the International Automobile Federation (FIA). Under the updated rules, drivers could receive substantial fines, point deductions, or […]
Tennis beauty in a vicious circle: The 22-year-old champion will be looking for her seventh coach.
British tennis star Emma Raducanu is once again in search of a new coach—her seventh since turning professional. She and Nick Cavaday have mutually agreed to end their partnership, with Cavaday citing health concerns as the primary reason for his departure.Cavaday had been coaching the 22-year-old for the past 14 months, playing a key role […]
Haas announces big news: The first woman in F1 history to hold this position.
German engineer Laura Müller has made history by becoming the first woman to serve as a race engineer in Formula 1. She will take on this groundbreaking role with the Haas F1 Team, where she will be responsible for guiding French driver Esteban Ocon throughout the 2025 season. Müller’s appointment is a significant milestone in […]
Welcome, Lewis! Hamilton at Ferrari headquarters for the first time: “This day I will remember forever.”
illustrious career with Ferrari. On Wednesday, Hamilton took to the wheel of a Ferrari race car for the very first time at the renowned Fiorano circuit in Italy, marking a significant milestone in both his career and for Ferrari fans around the world. “There are moments in life that stay with you forever, and today—my […]
Danish Cycling Star Outlines Ambitious Plans for 2025: “Can’t” and “Impossible” Are Not in His Vocabulary.
Two-time Tour de France champion Jonas Vingegaard has confirmed his ambitious plans for the 2024 season, announcing that he will once again take on both the Tour de France and Vuelta a España. The 28-year-old Danish rider, a key figure for Visma–Lease a Bike, is currently in the midst of intense preparations for the upcoming […]
No more endless waiting for VAR: Bundesliga introduces new technology to speed up decision-making.
The German Football League will implement semi-automated offside technology starting next season, as confirmed by Knut Kircher, head of referees for the German Football Association, in an interview with Kicker magazine. This system is designed to speed up offside decisions significantly compared to the current video assistant referee (VAR) review process. The technology was previously […]
Elite Czech duo dominates: Macháč and Lehečka secure a two-point lead for their team
After the opening singles matches in the Davis Cup qualifiers, the Czech tennis team holds a commanding 2-0 lead over South Korea. Jiří Lehečka secured a solid 6-3, 6-3 victory over Gerard Campana Lee on the hard courts of Ostrava-Poruba, followed by Tomáš Macháč’s dominant 6-2, 6-2 win against South Korea’s top-ranked player, Kwon Sun-woo. […]
The Importance of Mental Training in Combat Sports
Combat sports, such as boxing, MMA, judo, karate, and taekwondo, require not only physical strength, endurance, and technical skills but also strong mental resilience. Victory in the ring or on the mat often depends on a fighter’s mental state just as much as their physical condition. In this article, we will explore the importance of […]