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The Norwegian side is set to face Union Saint‑Gilloise in the third qualifying round, with a potential showdown against Greek or Dutch opponents awaiting the winner, as seven teams will earn places in the upcoming main‑phase draw in Monaco.
Iran has announced a 26‑player squad for the upcoming World Cup, featuring 17 domestic-based athletes whose clubs have been idle since February due to the regional conflict. The lineup highlights Mehdi Taremi while excluding Sardar Azmoun, whose recent online activity reportedly displeased Iranian authorities. The team will train in Antalya before relocating to Tijuana to navigate U.S. visa hurdles, and will compete in Group G against New Zealand, Belgium and Egypt, with a possible showdown against the United States in the round of 32.
During the EuroLeague final in Athens, Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis was caught on camera arguing with former prime ministerial advisor Grigoris Dimitriadis, even as his basketball side Olympiacos defeated Real Madrid. The episode coincided with Forest’s 1‑1 draw that ensured their Premier League survival.
Olympiakos secured the EuroLeague championship with a 92‑85 victory over Real Madrid in Athens, completing a season that featured a late free‑throw by Alec Peters, a 20‑point performance by Evan Fournier, and a celebration attended by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis.
A personal reflection on how a teenage role as a basketball team musician transformed the author's relationship with music and informed a career in composition and teaching.