The NFL has expanded its Global Markets Program to Greece, marking its first presence in southern Europe and the eastern Mediterranean. The Los Angeles Chargers, owned by Greek-American Dean Spanos, will hold exclusive marketing rights in the country, strengthening ties between Greece and American football. This move is part of the league’s broader international expansion, which also includes the UAE and several new franchises.
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Greece’s national basketball team faces a formidable challenge in Eurobasket 2025, drawn into Group B alongside Spain, Italy, and host Cyprus. With matches set to take place in Limassol from August 27, the “Galazolefki” will need to bring their A-game to secure a top-four finish and advance to the knockout rounds in Riga. Basketball legends Nikos Zisis and Rudy Fernández conducted the draw, heightening anticipation for this thrilling international showdown.
Atlanta high schooler Eleni Zis is set to make her international rugby league debut for Greece against the USA in Las Vegas. After falling in love with the sport during a family visit to Greece, Zis has been training with the Atlanta Rhinos and dreams of boosting rugby league’s profile in the US. Catch the historic double-header live on NRL.com!
Two of Europe’s most esteemed basketball clubs, KK Partizan and Panathinaikos, are exploring Australia as a potential venue for the renowned Pavlos Giannakopoulos Tournament. With representatives from both teams visiting Melbourne and Sydney, the prospect of hosting such a prestigious event signifies a major opportunity for Australian basketball, promising to foster stronger cultural ties and bring global attention to the NBL.
Greek long jumper Miltiadis Tentoglou has been named the Best Balkan Athlete of the Year for 2024, marking a historic achievement for Greece. The Olympic gold medalist, who is also the reigning World Indoor and European Champion, topped the annual poll with 61 votes. Tentoglou is the first Greek athlete in 15 years to win this prestigious title. Romanian swimmer David Popovici and Serbian NBA star Nikola Jokic rounded out the top three.
The first NBA Top 5 of 2025 featured thrilling moments, with Giannis Antetokounmpo and LeBron James stealing the spotlight. Giannis showcased his incredible athleticism with a powerful dunk, while LeBron, at 40 years old, impressed with a soaring slam. The highlights also included stunning plays from Jalen Brown, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and Victor Wembanyama, making it a must-watch for basketball fans around the world.
Greek swimmer Artemis Vasilaki made a remarkable splash at the World Swimming Championships in Budapest, breaking the national record in the 1,500m freestyle with a time of 16:01.96. The 18-year-old from Triton Heraklion not only set a new record for women, young women, and juniors but also finished first in her heat. Meanwhile, Georgia Damasioti advanced to the semifinals of the 100m butterfly, securing another strong performance for Greece. The championships also saw Gretchen Walsh set a new world record in the 100m butterfly.
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