Basketball
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Panathinaikos downs Olympiacos to go outright first in the Greek Basket League
A dominant final quarter and performance from Dinos Mitoglou powered Panathinaikos to a major away victory over their bitter rivals, Olympiacos. The “Trifylli” defeated the Piraeus side 54-66 at the …
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Player, referee and coach, what can’t this 16-year-old Greek Australian do?
It’s not every day you see a 16-year-old girl win a referee award a year on from winning a coaching award for a gig she started at the age of …
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Top Greek basketball coach Ioannidis dies: officials
Greece’s most successful basketball coach Yiannis Ioannidis died Wednesday aged 78, officials said. Nicknamed “the blonde”, the famously superstitious, chain-smoking and short-tempered Ioannidis tallied 418 victories in under 500 games …
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Giannis wants to ‘expedite’ Lillard chemistry with Bucks
Giannis Antetokounmpo wants to focus on film study with new superstar teammate Damian Lillard so they will have chemistry before ever taking the court together for the Milwaukee Bucks. Even …
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Greece announced as co-host of 2025 FIBA Women’s EuroBasket
As the FIBA Basketball World Cup approaches its end, Europe begins to prepare for their respective national basketball competitions in three years’ time, with the announcement of who will host …
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Greece’s FIBA Final dreams end with 73-69 loss to Montenegro
Greece’s journey in the FIBA World Cup came to a close on Sunday (local time) as they faced Montenegro in their final Group J encounter. Already eliminated from the quarterfinals …
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Boomers into the Paris Olympics after Greece defeat NZ in World Cup
Australia’s basketball men have sealed their place at next year’s Olympics after New Zealand let a 15-point lead slip during their tournament-ending defeat to Greece in the World Cup. Brian …
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Greece falls short against USA in FIBA World Cup match, sets sights on New Zealand showdown
Greece displayed a strong performance and remained competitive, but these efforts weren’t enough to halt the USA, who emerged victorious with a score of 81-109. The USA triumphed over Greece …
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Greece secures 92-71 triumph over Jordan in basketball World Cup opener
Greece made a resounding statement in their debut at the Basketball World Cup, achieving a commanding 92-71 victory against Jordan. The National Men’s Team showcased their prowess at the “Mall …
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Greece and Australia vying for maiden title at the 2023 Basketball World Cup
Both Greece and Australia will be fighting for their maiden FIBA World Cup title in this year’s competition, with the Australians especially hoping to make a good run as they …