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Evangelismos of Theotokos Church to Hold World Cup Ticket Raffle
Evangelismos of Theotokos Greek Orthodox Church in Philadelphia is holding a $10 raffle for two FIFA World Cup 2026 tickets, with the drawing set for June 7.
Dean Spanos Returns to Messinia as Chargers Bring Flag Football to Greek Youth
Los Angeles Chargers owner Dean Spanos returned to his family’s roots in Eva, Messinia, as hundreds of children joined an NFL flag football camp in Methoni.
Racing Toward 50: AHEPA Chapter 445 Hosts 49th Annual Pan-Hellenic Meet
AHEPA Chapter 445 “Thermopylae” hosted its 49th annual Pan-Hellenic Family Track and Field Meet on May 9 at Marple Newtown High School.
AHEPA Chapter 445 to Host 49th Annual Pan-Hellenic Track and Field Meet
AHEPA Chapter 445 “Thermopylae” will host the 49th Annual James D. Tanos and Theophilos Constantinidis Pan-Hellenic Track and Field Meet on May 9, 2026, in Newtown Square.
The Man Who Ran for Greece, and the Man Who Changed the Race
In 1946, Stylianos Kyriakides ran the Boston Marathon for a starving Greece. In 1975, Bob Hall made it possible for wheelchair athletes to compete. Their runs changed the race forever.
Navarino Challenge Rebrands as “Messinia Challenge” Ahead of 2026 Event
The Navarino Challenge sports event in Greece has been renamed Messinia Challenge. The 2026 event will take place May 8–10 in Costa Navarino with international athletes and participants.
From the NFL to Athens: Los Angeles Chargers Bring Flag Football to Greek Youth
The Los Angeles Chargers hosted a flag football youth camp in Athens at The American College of Greece, bringing students hands-on experience with the sport ahead of its Olympic debut.
Philadelphia’s Golden Greek: Pete Pihos and the Eagles’ First Dynasty
From South Philly Greektown to Shibe Park, the story of Pete Pihos, a Greek American Hall of Famer whose grit, war service, and legacy shaped the Eagles’ first dynasty.
Golden Wreaths Presented in Philadelphia Ahead of Marathon Weekend
A new tradition took root in Philadelphia as Consul General Iphigenia Kanara presented golden wreaths from Greece to honor this year’s Marathon champions at a special ceremony at The Logan Hotel.
The Greek-Canadian Behind Germany’s Rise in Women’s Basketball
Greek-Canadian coach Lisa Thomaidis led Germany’s women’s basketball team to its first Olympic Games and earned respect across Europe before returning to Canada.
AHEPA Thermopylae Chapter 445 Hosts 48th Annual Pan Hellenic Track Meet
The longest-running Greek American track meet in the U.S. returned to Marple Newtown this past weekend, bringing together youth athletes, families, and volunteers for a day of sports and community participation. Marple Newtown, PA –…
Los Angeles Chargers Bring The NFL To Greece, Marking A Historic First
Pioneering a new era of the NFL’s Global Markets Program Athens, April 29, 2025 – The Los Angeles Chargers proudly announce the NFL has awarded the team with international marketing rights to Greece, marking the…
