Greeks in Sports

Is Panathanaikos owner's bold offer hubris or is there something we're not seeing?

Greek team owner reveals 'very serious' Nikola Jokić offer, vows to go after Nuggets star again Dimitrios Giannakopoulos, owner of Panathinaikos, says he'll try to sign Jokić again next summer when he's a free agent

The area is an ancient Greek colony, today known as modern-day Turkiye

2,400-year-old grave of possible ancient pro wrestler discovered in Turkey A tomb excavated in Aspendos, Turkey, revealed a skeleton buried with several coins featuring ancient wrestlers.

Chicago Cubs call up Virginia native James Triantos to the bigs. Not to be confused with Gus Triandos, former MLB player who hit 167 homers in his big league career during the 50's and 60's, though perhaps there's a family relation

Cubs call up INF/OF prospect Triantos, option Alcántara The Cubs have tried a few things with their bench configuration while super sub Matt Shaw has remained on the injured list due to a sprained left hand. Prospect James Triantos will be the latest player given a chance to pitch in for the North Siders. The Cubs promoted Triantos

Stefanos Tsitsipas back on track

Stefanos Tsitsipas: Greek lands Swiss Open for first ATP title in 16 months Stefanos Tsitsipas wins his first ATP title in 16 months after defeating Raphael Collignon in the Swiss Open final.

Greek American Cody Bellinger back to all-star form

Yankees’ Cody Bellinger took a long road back to the All-Star Game. Now he’s MVP Bellinger still maintains a knack for coming through in big moments, as he showed on Tuesday night at the All-Star Game.

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Appointed Chief Medical officer for Major League Soccer (MLS)

Congratulations to our Chairman, Dr. George Chiampas, who was just announced as the new Chief Medical Officer of Major League Soccer (MLS)!

Bravo! 👏👏👏

👉: https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/major-league-soccer-names-dr-george-t-chiampas-as-chief-medical-officer

Learn all about Dr. Chiampas' incredible story working with US Soccer and the Chicago Marathon on our podcast, The Greek Current, where we featured him in our "I am HALC" profile series.

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2AE5jdqc0U2Yrh674EMnDY

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-greek-current/id1280782312

New book by legendary Vegas bookie Art Manteris takes us "Inside the High-Stakes World of Sports Betting―A Legendary Bookmaker's Tale of Gangsters, Celebrities, and the Art of the Game"

The Bookie: Inside the High-Stakes World of Sports Betting―A Legendary Bookmaker's Tale of Gangsters, Celebrities, and the Art of the Game The Bookie: Inside the High-Stakes World of Sports Betting―A Legendary Bookmaker's Tale of Gangsters, Celebrities, and the Art of the Game

Is retailer Fourlis a sleeper stock waiting to bust out?

Fourlis Holdings Stock: Niche European Retail Play US Investors Overlook Fourlis Holdings quietly powers IKEA and Intersport in Greece and Eastern Europe, yet barely shows u

Official Site of The ECHL | Skunakis hired as ECHL's Manager of Team Services and Events The ECHLhas hired Jackie Skunakis as the League’s Manager of Team Services and Events and has promoted Tara Martinek and Jayla Womack to new roles.