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In Sports News this week: Seven Czechs to appear in first round of Wimbledon on Monday; Kvitová replaces Plíšková as Czech top seed in WTA rankings; Czechs take three medals at Canoe Slalom World Cup in Krakow; NHL: St-Louis trades Vladimir Sobotka to Buffalo Sabres; Tomáš Plekanec returns to Canadiens.

Kvitová continues great season with fifth title of 2018 in Birmingham; Berdych drops of out of Wimbledon; Czech ice hockey world split on new jerseys; and rancour as Kreuziger drops out of national cycling race.

Šafářová and Mattek-Sands reunite for Wimbledon: Portugal’s Danny exits Slavia after unimpressive season; Jankulovski takes helm as sporting director at Ostrava; and handball great Jícha gets testimonial.

Kateřina Siniaková and Barbora Krejčíková win women’s doubles at French Open for first major senior success; stars of past and present turn out in force for Tomáš Rosický’s testimonial; and two Czech golds at Canoe Sprint European Championships.

In Sports News this week: All Czech singles players knocked out of French Open; Football: Czechs suffer biggest defeat ever; Pavel Nedvěd stars in match for his hometown club; Ondřej Synek wins World Cup gold in Belgrade.

Jihlava down after losing to relegation threatened Karviná in final round; Kopic named Czech league player of season; Baroš set to continue with Ostrava; and Siniaková causes sensation with French Open win while Kvitová is made to work for second round berth.

Viktoria Plzeň win Czech soccer league for fifth time since 2011; Brno are relegated; record scorer Lafata retires; and Czechs slip in ice hockey rankings after quarter-finals exit at worlds.

Petra Kvitová extends great run with Madrid Open triumph; Czechs qualify for quarter-finals at ice hockey worlds; title race still open as Plzeň draw with Slovácko; Czech champions sure of Champions League spot.

Mixed start for Czechs at ice hockey worlds; “emotional” title win for Kvitová in Prague; American Rup wins Prague Marathon; Slavia victory denies Plzeň title celebrations; and Championship golden boot for Vydra.

Karolína Plíšková wins career 10th title in Stuttgart; Plzeň on verge of league title; Baroš secures valuable points for Ostrava; Krpálek crowned European champion; Sparta hockey club appoint Krupp coach.