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Turkish references to 'Nazi period' must stop: Germany's Merkel
Ankara's references to the Nazi period over the cancelation of Turkish ministers' meetings in the country must stop, German Chancellor Angela Merkel said March 9.
"These comparisons of Germany with Nazism must stop. They are unworthy of the close ties between Germany and Turkey and of our peoples," the center-right chancellor told the Bundestag lower house of parliament.
Beşiktaş entertains Europa dreams against Olympiacos
Beşiktaş, Turkey's sole remaining representative in European competitions, will visit Aegean neighbor Olympiacos in the first leg of a Europa League round of 16 matchup on March 9.
Beşiktaş doing well in financial field: Audit
A recent report by the KPMG, one of the Big Four global auditors along with Deloitte, EY and PwC, has included Beşiktaş, the Spor Toto Turkish Super League's defending champion, in its eight-team study of "The European Champions," underlining the Istanbul side's efforts toward economic sustainability.
Reds lose in Istanbul, Greens sweat to beat Unics
Olympiakos went down at Fenerbahce on Thursday in a game it should have won in Istanbul given its double-digit lead, while Panathinaikos chalked up a hard-fought win over the Russians of Unics on Friday at home thanks to a buzzer-beating shot by Mike James.
Ansarifard leads Greek champion to triumph in Ankara
Karim Ansarifard scored twice on his European competition debut to give Olympiakos the boost it needed to see off host Osmanlispor with a 3-0 score in Ankara and advance to the last 16 of the Europa League on Thursday.
Turks hope to advance in Europa League
Two Turkish teams will be at home on Feb. 23, hoping to advance to the next round of the Europa League competition.
Spor Toto Super League leader Beşiktaş will play Israel's Hapoel Beer Sheva in Istanbul in the return leg following a 3-1 victory, while Osmanlıspor will play Greek side Olympiacos in Ankara following a goalless draw in the first leg.
Three Turkish teams seek Europa League progress
Three Turkish teams in the UEFA Europa League will take on hard tests against regional rivals from three countries with whom Turkey has faced political disputes in recent years when the competition's Round of 32 begins on Feb. 16.
Turkey optimistic despite 42-0 ice hockey defeat to Russia
Turkey's ice hockey federation on Feb. 14 expressed optimism over the future of the sport in the country after its men's youth team slumped to an extraordinary 42-0 defeat to Russia at an Olympic festival.
"This is the first time that the team has played against a world giant," Ice Hockey Federation president Bulent Akay was quoted as saying by the Anadolu Agency.
Fener's Dutch coach Advocaat to take time on contract decision
Fenerbahçe coach Dick Advocaat will take his time to consider whether to sign a contract to stay at the club for another year, Fenerbahçe Deputy Chairman Şekip Mosturoğlu has announced.
Beşiktaş chairman apologizes for wrongdoings in derby of brawls
Beşiktaş chairman Firket Orman has "apologized for any wrongdoings" committed by his club during the Feb. 5 Ziraat Turkey Cup game against Fenerbahçe, which was marked by brawls and on-pitch violence.
"I apologize to everyone for our wrongdoings in the derby," Orman said on Feb. 7 at a ceremony marking a new jersey deal with Vodafone.
International Olympic Committee sanctions Turkish Olympic boxer for anti-doping breach
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has sanctioned three athletes, including Turkish boxer Adem Kılıççı and two Russian athletes, for failing anti-doping tests, saying on Feb. 1 the athletes had been disqualified from the 2012 London Olympics.
German chancellor to hold phone call with Greek PM
German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Monday requested a telephone call with Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras ahead of her scheduled visit to Turkey on Thursday, February 2, ANA-MPA reported.
Barça midfielder Turan joins campaign to encourage 'yes' vote in Turkish referendum
Turkish and Barcelona football player Arda Turan has participated in a video series that was launched by a group of athletes and celebrities encouraging a "yes" vote in an upcoming referendum on charter amendments to shift the current parliamentary system to an executive presidential system.
'Yes' and 'No' campaign for charter referendum goes online
Celebrities, athletes and TV figures have waded into the debate on charter amendments that will usher in a powerful presidency, turning to social media to publicly announce whether they are for or against the major changes to the country's political system.
Panathinaikos scrapes through Promitheas challenge in Patra
New boys Promitheas gave a real scare to Panathinaikos on Saturday before the Greens emerged victorious from a tricky clash in Patra for the Basket League, to stay one point behind unbeaten leader Olympiakos one week before hosting the Reds.