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The story of Jim Londos, born Christos Theofilou, could be described as the archetypal story of Greek success in America.

Greek-American freestyle wrestler Helen Maroulis, aged 25, pinned down Japan's Saori Yoshida scoring a gold medal in women's wrestling in the 53 kg division for the United States. Her win dashed Yoshida's hopes to become the second wrestler ever...

Northwestern wrestler Jason Tsirtsis became the first freshman in school history to win an NCAA wrestling championship. Tsirtsis (32-3) claimed NU’s first individual NCAA title since 2009 (Jake Herbert 184 lbs) with a 3-1 OT win over Oklahoma State No. 11 seed...

Theodore Vetoyanis, known by his ring name of George Zaharias, was more popularly known as "The Crying Greek from Cripple Creek".

Greek American wrestler Helen Maroulis won a bronze medal for Team USA at the Tokyo Olympics on Friday.

Greek American wrestler Helen Maroulis will compete in the Olympic women's wrestling freestyle bronze medal match on Thursday. Maroulis will face either Khongorzul Boldsaikhan of Mongolia or Fatoumata Yarie Camara of Guinea, depending on the winner of their semifinal....

The 1904 Olympics were not a shining moment in worldwide sport, and appear to be one of the absolute lowest points for the global movement.

By Liam Kennedy, Professor of American Studies, University College Dublin A US presidential election always draws intense worldwide interest, in part due to the spectacle, but also because the leadership of the most powerful country in the world has a...

Leo Thalassites, the longest-serving active police officer in the U.S., died August 18, at age 92. An active cop for nearly six decades he first joined the Miami-Dade Police Department in 1956. He moved to the Hialeah Police Department in 1963,...

Under the theme "Empowering the Future of Greece," The Hellenic Initiative is leading the Greek-American community in raising awareness — and investment capital — for Greece at the organization's 4th annual gala. Funds raised by The Hellenic Initiative (THI) are...

2016 Olympic gold medalist and wrestling champion Helen Maroulis chatted with Greek-American journalist Markos Papdatos about her historic win at Rio de Janeiro, and she offered advice for wrestling hopefuls. On August 18, she bested three-time defending Olympic gold medalist Saori Yoshida...

She has described herself as "Greek by birth. Wrestler by heart. Passionate about life. 3-time World Team member. 2016 Olympic Hopeful." Now Helen Maroulis can add "Olympic Gold Medalist" to the description of herself. Maroulis' family moved to the U.S....

“Know thyself.” It’s an ancient Greek aphorism attributed to philosophy—but for the Academy of Hellenic Paideia, (AHP) a Greek school program opening its doors in September, it’s a way of life. According to the school’s mission statement, the idea...

Colorado Springs, known as America's Olympic City, wants to pursue a Sister City relationship with Ancient Olympia, in Greece. Ancient Olympia is a city also known for its Olympic history, which is why the Mayor and the city council are...

Kyle Efthemes is one of the eight performers that will be a part of "Men of the Strip," the male revue that is hosted by Jeff Timmons from 98 Degrees. Efthemes chatted via telephone with Greek-American journalist Markos Papadatos. Esteemed...