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SOCCER: PAOK defeated struggling Asteras Tripolis 2-0 on Monday, thanks to a Mauricio brace, to bounce back to the second spot of the Super League table, one point behind leader Atromitos. On Sunday PAOK visits AEK in Athens.

Bulls forward Nikola Mirotic is still in the NBA’s concussion protocol, 10 days after teammate Bobby Portis punched him in the face at practice, but even when he’s ready to return to action, it might not be in Chicago.

Following the Milwaukee Bucks’ emotional 113-110 win over the Portland Trail Blazers, Giannis Antetokounmpo left a poignant message to his late father. In the aftermath of the Bucks forward setting a new single game career-high for points, Bucks beat reporter Matt Velazquez found Antetokounmpo had scribbled a message onto the game ball for his father, who died on Sept. 30.

Giannis Antetokounmpo and Mariah Riddlesprigger are a couple that is head over heels for each other. The Greek Freak does not miss an opportunity to show his affection Mariah. When the Greek NBA superstar is not on the court slamming and flying over his opponents they are virtually inseparable.

BASKETBALL: Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 16 of his 37 points in the fourth quarter, and the Milwaukee Bucks opened their NBA season with a 108-100 victory over Boston on Wednesday night. [AP]

Chicago Bulls forwards Nikola Mirotic and Bobby Portis engaged in a physical altercation in practice Tuesday that resulted in Mirotic being hospitalized and sidelined indefinitely, league sources told Yahoo Sports.

American sports network ESPN posted its picks for NBA’s fantasy draft for season 2018 and the Greek Freak, Giannis Antetokounmpo is at the top of the list. “The Greek Freak was the only player in the NBA to average 1.5 steals and 1.5 blocks in 2016, not bad for a player who has seen his scoring average increase by more than four points per game every season of his career.

Giannis Antetokounmpo has added yet another accolade to his rich list, as the majority of the NBA’s general managers (GMs) said the Greek Freak would be the foreign player to make a difference in the upcoming season.

Aleksandar Vezenkov, who has been selected under No. 57 in the NBA draft by Brooklyn Nets, realizes that he has a lot to do to get a chance to make a debut in the league of the United States and Canada.

Charles Antetokounmpo, the father of NBA superstar Giannis and Panathinaikos forward Thanasis, died last night at his residence in Milwaukee. He was was 54.
Antetokounmpo passed away suddenly on Friday night after suffering a heart attack at his home.
He leaves behind wife Veronica and children Thanasis, Giannis, Kostas Alex and Francis.