Citifield attracted more than 36.000 soccer fans for the friendly game of Greece vs Ecuador. Although Tziolis scored for Greece just after 16 minutes after the start of the game, Greece did not won. Ecuador scored a goal and the game ended a tie. The Greek-Americans came from Astoria, while the Ecuadoran fans arrived from [...]
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FC Dallas’ George John Joins Greek National Soccer Team
Greek national team coach Fernando Santos announced that FC Dallas’ uncapped Greek-American central defender George John, will join the squad in New York. Greece’s National soccer team comes to the States for a friendly match against Ecuador on June 7, 2011 at Citi Field in New York. The Greek-American soccer player issued the following statement. [...]
Facing Death, Greek CNN Legend Nick Charles Embraces life
Greek sports reporter Nick Charles has been diagnosed with terminal cancer, but still gives hope embracing life. In an exclusive interview with CNN he speaks about his life, his work and the people he’s leaving behind. Nicholas Charles Nickeas is an American sports sportscaster and journalist. He was one of CNN’s first on-air personalities and [...]
Detroit: Milan Beats Panathinaikos on Penalties
Last night Milan and Panathinaikos had a friendly match and gave fans great entertainment. Although there was no serious competetion behind the game the two teams fought to win the game for glory. The results brought Milan to a 1-0 shoot out victory over their opponent. Daniele Bonera gave AC Milan the lead in the [...]
Is Chris Chelios Retiring?
Hockey has been a huge part of his life, but it seems that Chris Chelios is trying to find a way out while he still remains somehow involved with the sport. The new goal for former Red Wings defenseman Chris Chelios is spending time with his kids as he revealed in an interview with George [...]
Adam Burish: The Greek Blackhawk who Won the Stanley Cup
The Blackhawks won the Stanley Cup and the city was partying all night celebrating with the Champs. Chicago’s Greek town had one more reason to celebrate since one of the Blackhawks’ players is Greek-American. Adam Burish not only is of Greek descent, but he has stated in an interview that he really enjoys Greek traditions [...]
No. 1 Roger Federer Loses to Greek Marcos Baghdatis
Cypriot Marcos Baghdatis stunned World No. 1 Roger Federer in a Tuesday night classic at the BNP Paribas Open, fighting off three match points to oust the three-time champion 5-7, 7-5, 7-6(4) at the year’s first ATP World Tour Masters 1000 tennis tournament. “Best win of my career,” said the 24-year-old Baghdatis. “I think that [...]
Leonsis’ Capitals Named Finalist for Professional Sports Team of the Year
The Washington Capitals owned by Greek-American Ted Leonsis have been named a finalist for the Professional Sports Team of the Year at the 2010 Sports Business Awards, presented by Street & Smith’s SportsBusiness Journal and SportsBusiness Daily. The Capitals are one of five nominees and the only NHL team in the group. “This nomination is [...]
Olympic Champion Evan Lysacek Talks About His Greek Pride
Evan Lysacek talks exclusively about his Greek Pride and discusses his future after his Gold win in Vancouver.
Chris Chelios May Get Off The Hook For DUI Charges
Former Detroit Red Wings defenseman, Chris Chelios may get out of his drunk-driving charges stemming from a Dec. 28 stop in suburban Chicago, according to the Chicago Sun-Times. After viewing a 15-minute police videotape, DuPage County Judge Cary Pierce ruled that police lacked probable cause to arrest the 48 year-old Greek-American. “The case is over,” [...]
Arnaoutis: Boxing His Way to The Top
Mike Arnaoutis was born to be a fighter, training hard and stopping at nothing to make his dreams come true.
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02 / 10 Archangel Michael GOC Presents 2012 Greek Festival
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02 / 10 US Media Focus on Greek Financial Developments
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02 / 09 Tyne Daly as Maria Callas of “Master Class”
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07 / 23 St. Nicholas of Manhattan in Ruins while Mosque Rises
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08 / 03 George Demos Tells Fox News We Must Rebuild St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church at Ground Zero
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11 / 27 Greek American Pihakis Busted by Feds for $5.8 Million
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12 / 27 Greek Orthodox Community of America Renounced Anti-Semitic Statements by Metropolitan Seraphim of Piraeus
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02 / 09 St. George Community of Lynn, Massachusetts, Refuses to Pay its Contribution to the Archdiocese
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