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Greece Beats Spain 108-106 in Overtime to Keep World Cup Hopes Alive

Greece secured a dramatic 108-106 overtime victory over Spain at Telekom Center Athens on Monday, August 31, keeping its hopes of qualifying for the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup alive. Konstantinos Mitoglou and Tyler Dorsey scored international career highs of...

Lionel Messi Retires From Argentina National Team After 21 Years

On Monday, Lionel Messi retired from international football, closing a 21-year career with Argentina's national team that included a World Cup title and two Copa America crowns. The 39-year-old forward shared the decision on Instagram in a post built around...

Humanoid Robot Beats Usain Bolt’s 100-Meter World Record

Two humanoid robots have beaten Usain Bolt's 100-meter (328 feet) world record at the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing, organizers said Saturday. Tiangong Ultra, built by the Beijing Humanoid Robot Innovation Center, won a preliminary heat in 9.39...

Maradona’s ‘Hand of God’ World Cup Ball Sells for $3.35 Million

The ball Diego Maradona used to score his famous “Hand of God” goal at the 1986 World Cup has sold at auction for $3.35 million. The Adidas Azteca was used throughout Argentina’s 2-1 quarterfinal victory over England in Mexico City....

Wrestling Bulls and Strict Diets Were Typical for Ancient Greek Olympians

Greek historian Arrian, who lived from about 86 to 160 AD, admired the honor of winning at the Olympic Games. However, he also warned of the challenges involved. Arrian once said: "Do you wish to win an Olympic victory? So do...

5 Greek Islands That Are a Windsurfer’s Paradise

Greece has over two hundred islands for locals and tourists to explore. However, when it comes to water sports, and especially windsurfing, some Greek islands easily top the rest. The sport of windsurfing has become increasingly popular in Greece and...

Greek Olympic Champions Tentoglou and Petrounias Score New Successes in Europe

Miltiadis Tentoglou won the men’s long jump at the Diamond League meeting in Lausanne on Friday, while Lefteris Petrounias claimed bronze on the still rings at the European Artistic Gymnastics Championships in Zagreb. Tentoglou secured victory with a best jump...

Emmanouil Karalis Sets Greek Record in Historic Duel With Duplantis

Greek pole vault star Emmanouil Karalis cleared 6.16 meters in Lausanne on Thursday, setting a new Greek outdoor record in a remarkable duel with world record holder Armand “Mondo” Duplantis. Karalis finished second at the Diamond League city event after...

Nick Kyrgios Provisionally Suspended From Tennis After Testing Positive for Cocaine

Greek-Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios has been provisionally suspended from professional tennis after failing an in-competition drug test. The International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) confirmed that a sample provided by the 31-year-old on June 22 at the Mallorca Open tested...

Giannis Antetokounmpo Shares Highlights From Family Summer Vacation in Greece

NBA superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo gave fans a glimpse into his summer vacation, sharing a heartwarming series of photos on Instagram featuring his family as they toured the Acropolis and enjoyed boat trips along the Greek coast. The forward, who has...

Konstantelias Set to Join Dortmund as Greek Talents Reach Europe’s Elite

Giannis Konstantelias is set to take the biggest step of his career with a move to Borussia Dortmund, where he will join fellow Greek international Konstantinos Karetsas in one of the clearest signs yet of a new generation of...

Karalis Clears Six Meters to Win European Silver Behind Duplantis

Greek pole vault star Emmanouil Karalis cleared six meters to win the silver medal at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham, once again finishing alongside the sport's dominant force, Armand Duplantis. Karalis was one of only two athletes to clear...

Greek Olympic Medalist Apostolos Christou Wins Another European Gold

Apostolos Christou added another major title to his remarkable swimming career, defending his European crown in the men's 100-meter backstroke with a dramatic victory in Paris. The Greek Olympic silver medalist touched the wall in 52.27 seconds, edging Italy's Thomas...

Greece’s Siskos Claims Bronze in Thrilling 200m Butterfly at European Championships

Greek swimming champion Apostolos Siskos added another prestigious medal to his collection at the European Aquatics Championships in Paris, capturing the bronze medal in the 200m butterfly final with a time of 1:54.13. Delivering an outstanding performance in a high-caliber...