Basketball
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Greece enters Round 16 of EuroBasket 2022 undefeated
The Greek national basketball team defeated Estonia 90-69 on Friday morning in Milan, entering round 16 of EuroBasket 2022 undefeated. Giannis Antetokounmpo, who is playing for the Greek national team, …
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Antetokounmpo brothers to do national service for Greek team
Basketball superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo has officially confirmed that he will be returning to play for the Greek national team and he will be joined by brothers Thanasis, Kostas and Alex …
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Giannis Antetokounmpo on his annual visit to Acropolis with his two sons
Giannis Antetokounmpo touched the hearts of Greek fans around the world posting a photo of him and his two sons on their annual Acropolis visit. The NBA superstar always prioritises …
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Nick Kyrgios headlines star-studded celebrity basketball game for the Starlight Children’s Foundation
Tennis star Nick Kyrgios will headline a star-studded basketball line-up taking part in the Sydney Kings Starlight Celebrity game at Qudos Bank Arena on Sunday, 24 April. Kyrgios, a huge …
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Giannis Antetokounmpo secures ‘Greek Freak’ trademark
Two time MVP, Giannis Antetokounmpo won a court case last week pertaining to the use of the ‘Greek Freak’ nickname, image and likeness rights. Antetokounmpo’s alias had been misappropriated and …
Milwaukee transport authority names bus route in Antetokounmpo’s honour
A Milwaukee transport organisation named one of its routes after Milwaukee Bucks basketball superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo in honour of his achievements on the basketball court and in the community. The …
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Panathinaikos successful in basketball showdown with Olympiakos, 81-76
Long-time rivals Panathinaikos and Olympiacos had their latest basketball showdown on Monday with Panathinaikos beating the red-and-white team from Piraeus. The game was played at Olympiacos’ home court, the Peace …
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GQ magazine chooses the “Greek Freak “as its Athlete of the Year
The 2021 achievements of Greek basketball superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo were given the recognition they deserve when prestigious men’s magazine “GQ” named him their “Athlete of the Year” for which he …
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Antetokounmpo, the kid from Sepolia, awestruck by meeting with US President Joe Biden
NBA Milwaukee Bucks champion Giannis Antetokounmpo, 26, visited US President Joe Biden at the White House on Monday. It was the first league visit in five years. The Greek-born son …
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Setting sights on Greece: Q&A with basketballer Nic Pozoglou
Out in Western Sydney almost two decades ago, a young Nic Pozoglou picked up a basketball in a town where rugby league was favoured. The now 25-year-old has since gone …