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Olympiacos Wins Shoot-Out in Istanbul to Advance to European Semis
Olympiacos won the penalty shoot-out against Turkish side Fenerbache to book a place in the semi-finals of a UEFA competition for the first time in their history.
After a thrilling encounter, the Greek soccer giants progressed to the last four...
Greek News
Olympiacos, PAOK Triumph in Europe in Historic Night for Greek Soccer
Greek soccer giants Olympiacos and PAOK triumphed on Thursday night advancing to the last 8 of Europa Conference League and dreaming of a place in the final of the UEFA competition that will be held in Athens.
PAOK thrashed Dinamo...
Crime
Greek Policeman Severely Injured by Hooligans at Athens Volleyball Match
Greek hooligans attacked the riot police outside an Athens volleyball arena on Thursday evening causing severe injuries to an officer who is fighting for his life.
State ERT television said a flare shot by a hooligan severed a thigh artery...
Basketball
Greek Basketball Coach Giannis Ioannidis Dies at 78
The Greek basketball world is mourning the loss of Giannis Ioannidis, who died at the age of 78. Ioannidis was a respected figure in Greek sport, particularly known for his coaching work with Aris and Olympiacos in the '80s...
Greece
Olympic Stadium of Athens Shuts Down for Safety Reasons
The management of the Athens Olympic Sports Complex (OAKA) announced on Friday that all activities at the Olympic Stadium and the Velodrome will be suspended for safety reasons.
All activities at the central circulation spine for the complex that connects...
Basketball
Former NBAer Thomas Walkup Becomes Greek
Former NBA American player Thomas Walkup currently playing for Greek champion Olympiacos was awarded Greek citizenship earlier in the week.
He became Greek via an express procedure (honorary naturalization) signed by the Ministry of Interior, as well as the President...
Greek News
Delirious Olympiacos Fans Welcome Soccer Star Marcelo to Greece
More than twenty thousand Olympiacos fans showed up at their home ground in Piraeus on Monday to welcome Brazilian soccer star Marcelo Vieira da Silva Júnior, who recently signed for the Greek champions.
The fans chanted and lit flares as...
Basketball
NBA’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 of the fans.
Durant, one of the best...
Greek News
Olympiacos 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 twice in the second half and...
Soccer
Son of Greek Euro 2004 Winner Giannis Nikopolidis Drafted by Red Bulls in MLS
Giannis Nikopolidis, son of Euro 2004 winner goalkeeper Antonis Nikopolidis, was drafted by the New York Red Bulls on Wednesday