Giannis Antetokounmpo Meets Michael Jordan at the NBA All Star Game
Giannis Antetokounmpo met Michael Jordan for the very first time in Sunday’s NBA All-Star Game in Clevelant. Antetokounmpo said that he was initially told that Jordan was not going to be in attendance....
View ArticleGreece to Crack Down on Soccer Hooligans After Thessaloniki Murder
Greece is cracking down on soccer hooligans after the vicious murder of a young soccer fan in Thessaloniki by a fan of a rival team. Justice Minister Kostas Tsiaras, Civil Protection Minister Takis...
View ArticleFormula 1, UEFA Boycott Russia Over Ukraine
Formula 1 and UEFA announced on Friday that their scheduled events in Russia would be moved elsewhere, in a move aimed to penalize the country over its attack on Ukraine. European soccer’s governing...
View ArticleMexican Football Match Turns Into Bloodbath, Games Suspended
A massive brawl disrupted a soccer match on Saturday, with Mexico’s top-division soccer league suspending all matches scheduled for the following day, Sunday, after the chaos. The brawl broke out at...
View ArticleGreek Ultra Marathon Runner Crosses Arctic Circle — Twice
Greek ultra marathon runner Marios Giannakou crossed the Arctic Circle — twice — while competing in the 500 km (310 mile) race called the “Lapland Arctic Ultra.” Upon reaching the end, Giannakou waved...
View ArticleMiltos Tentoglou Wins Gold for Greece at World Indoor Championships
Greek long jumper Miltiadis Tentoglou won the gold medal at the World Athletics Indoor Championships on Friday with an astonishing jump of 8.55 meters which is the seventh-best jump in the history of...
View ArticleWorld No. 1 Ashleigh Barty Retires from Professional Tennis
World No. 1 Ashleigh Barty has shocked the tennis world on Wednesday by announcing her retirement from the sport after winning three major singles titles in the last three years. “Today is difficult...
View Article“King Otto”: Film on Greece’s 2004 Soccer Triumph Premieres in the US
“King Otto”, the film on Greece’s 2004 football triumph, premiered in the US on Friday after widespread critical acclaim and theatrical success worldwide. On Wednesday the real protagonists of perhaps...
View ArticleThe Greek Legacy that is Pilates
Inspired by Greek heritage and philosophies, Pilates is one of the most well-known and popular exercise regimes of the world . Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
View ArticleSpyros Louis: The Olympics Marathon Hero Who Did it All to Impress a Girl
In the summer Olympics of 1896 in Athens Spyros Louis took advantage of the opportunity to impress his love. Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
View ArticleGiannis Antetokounmpo Becomes All-Time Leading Scorer for the Bucks
Giannis Antetokounmpo made history on Thursday, as he became the Milwaukee Bucks all-time leading scorer, leading his team to a 120-119 overtime win against the Brooklyn Nets. The Greek Freak went off...
View ArticleThe Heraean Games: When Greek Women Held Their Own Olympics
The ancient Heraean Games was a sporting event exclusively for women, in honor of the Greek goddess Hera done every four years. Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
View ArticleHow Boxing Became a Popular Sport in Ancient Greece
Boxing in ancient Greece originated as a very tough sport, much harder than professional boxing as we know it today. Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
View ArticleFive of the Best Greek Islands for Windsurfing
Greece has over 200 islands for locals and travelers alike to explore. However, when it comes to water sports, and especially windsurfing, some Greek islands easily top the rest. The sport of...
View ArticleStefanos Tsitsipas Crowned Back-To-Back Monte Carlo Champion
Greek tennis sensation Stefanos Tsitsipas defended his title and won his second consecutive Monte Carlo Masters 1000 cup on Sunday, competing against Spanish player Alejandro Davidovich Fokina. A day...
View ArticleAntetokounmpo Leads the Milwaukee Bucks to Victory in Game 1 of Playoffs
Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 27 points with 16 rebounds, 3 assists, and 2 blocks to lead the Milwaukee Bucks in their win against the Chicago Bulls 93-86 in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference...
View ArticleGreg Louganis: One of the Greatest Divers in History
Greg Louganis, four-time Olympic gold medalist, is thought to be one of the greatest divers in history. Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
View ArticleOlympiacos Crowned Greek Soccer Champion for Record 47th Time
Olympiacos secured their Super League title in Greek soccer on Wednesday with a win against rivals PAOK at the Thessaloniki Toumba Stadium. The team from Piraeus came back from a 1-0 deficit to score...
View ArticleNBA’s Kevin Durant, Hollywood’s Emma Stone Witness Greek Passion
NBA’s Kevin Durant and Hollywood’s Emma Stone traveled to Greece for different reasons, but they ended up on Wednesday night at a basketball game in Athens where they witnessed first-hand the passion...
View ArticleWhen Giannis Antetokounmpo Acted in a Movie
Before Giannis Antetokounmpo joined the NBA, he made his acting debut in an Australian movie called Dead Europe when he was only sixteen years old. I bet you didn’t know Giannis was in a movie when he...
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