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Big wave surfer Freire dies at Nazare
Veteran Brazilian surfer Marcio Freire has died while practising tow-in surfing on the giant waves in Nazare on the central coast of Portugal, the local maritime authority says. Support staff …
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Fourlis and Millman handed AO wildcards
The resurgent Jaimee Fourlis will play her first Australian Open in five years alongside John Millman who will play his ninth AO after the pair were both handed wildcards to …
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Panathinaikos and AEK preparing for title-defining battle
The stakes could not be higher as AEK and Panathinaikos get ready for a major derby which, should the Greens win, could steer them perfectly on course for their first …
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Kokkinakis pipped by Sinner in Adelaide
Thanasi Kokkinakis has pushed highly-rated Italian Jannik Sinner but missed his moments in a straight sets exit in Adelaide. The local favourite, a semi-finalist in the corresponding tournament last year, …
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Kyrgios, Djokovic plan Open warm-up clash
Nick Kyrgios hopes to lean on foe-turned-friend Novak Djokovic for invaluable Australian Open match practice, but on one condition. Djokovic confirmed on Thursday he’s planning to play the Australian in …
Greek boat fires shot in Turkish face-off
The crew of a Greek coast guard patrol boat has fired warning shots to deter a Turkish coast guard vessel that was trying to ram them in the eastern Aegean …
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Investigation launched into death of European teen boxing champion Vasilis Topalos
The Hellenic Boxing Federation (EOP) made a statement, claiming a lawsuit would be filed “against all those responsible” for the death of teen athlete Vasilis Topalos, 16. Topalos, passed away …
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Greece united in pursuit of Cup glory
The United States and Greece are favoured to advance to the final as the inaugural United Cup mixed teams tennis tournament reaches the pointy end in Sydney. The US play …
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Greek Dance: An enduring expression of identity
For Greeks dance since ancient times been a core expression of identity. Plato wrote “the dance, of all the arts, is the one that most influences the soul. Dancing is …
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Acclaimed Greek composer Notis Mavroudis dies in accident
Greek composer Notis Mavroudis died late on Tuesday (Greece time) at the age of 77 in his home in Koukourava, Pilio, when he fell head first from a height of …