RIGA, Latvia (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 29 points and his younger brother Kostas blocked four shots as Greece beat Lithuania 87-76 to reach the EuroBasket semifinals on Tuesday, Sept 9. The Milwaukee Bucks star 's clutch free throws in the final minute helped Greece seal the victory...
LIMASSOL, Cyprus (AP) — Defending champion Spain was eliminated from EuroBasket in the group stage when it lost, 90-86, to Greece, which was led by Giannis Antetokounmpo 's 25 points and 14 rebounds Thursday, Sept. 4. Tyler Dorsey chipped in with 22 points as Greece advanced to the round of...
Luka Doncic had a triple-double to power Slovenia to an 86-69 victory over Belgium on Sunday, Aug. 31, and its first win at EuroBasket. Also, Giannis Antetokounmpo returned with 27 points to help Greece stay perfect with a 94-53 rout of Georgia. Doncic had 26 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds in...
LIMASSOL, Cyprus (AP) — American-born guard Jordan Loyd hit seven 3-pointers and finished with 32 points to help Poland outlast Slovenia and Los Angles Lakers star Luka Doncic, 105-95, Thursday, Aug. 28, in both teams ' EuroBasket opener. Loyd 's efforts spoiled a strong effort by...
(L-R) Lt. Gen. Matsunaga Koji, vice chief of staff of Japan Self Defense Forces (JSDF), and Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto “Gibo” Teodoro Jr. (Photo: DND) The Reciprocal Access Agreement (RAA) signed by the Philippines and Japan will further propel the two countries’...
Papa Ric proudly pointing to his lovely home after fruit picking in his yard. It was close to midnight in Manila. I was restless and feeling uneasy in my bed and could not get a wink. Something was not quite right. Then came the news. Forest fires in the mountains of Xylokastro, a...
Giannis Antetokounmpo is now an Olympian. Antetokounmpo is heading to the Olympics for the first time, after he scored 23 points and Greece held off Croatia 80-69 on Sunday, July 7, in one of the four men’s basketball qualifying tournament finals being held to determine the final spots in the...
Giannis Antetokounmpo looked like a player intent on leading Greece to its first Olympic berth since 2008. Greece's Giannis Antetokounmpo (FIBA) Antetokounmpo had 32 points in 19 minutes, going 11 of 11 from the field, as Greece rolled to a 109-82 win over the Dominican Republic on Wednesday, July...
Luka Doncic and Giannis Antetokounmpo are about to get one last chance at reaching the Paris Olympics. Same goes for Domantas Sabonis and Nikola Vucevic. And Rudy Fernandez is about to get his shot at making history. Slovenia's Luka Doncic (AP/File) The last four spots in the 12-team Olympic...
The Philippines and Greece agreed to advance and improve their defense relationship amid numerous global and regional issues, high-ranking officials of both countries announced on Wednesday, June 19. (From right) DFA Secretary Enrique Manalo meets with Defense Minister Nikos Dendias during...
Ever dreamed of what it's like living in Europe? Look no further as Golden Visa Central (GVC), a leading international property marketing consultancy based in Taguig City, unveils the Greek Golden Visa program designed for Filipinos dreaming of living, studying, and traveling in Europe. With...
SYDNEY (AFP) -- Australian Open contender Stefanos Tsitsipas struggled with a lower back problem on Tuesday, Jan. 2, pulling out of his opening singles match of the season at the United Cup as Greece crashed 2-1 to Chile. Chile's Tomas Barrios Vera and Daniela Seguel celebrate after winning their...
