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Turkish president plays basketball with former NBA star Shaquille O’Neal in Istanbul

Turkish president plays basketball with former NBA star Shaquille O’Neal in Istanbul

Erdogan shares images from event at Basketball Development Center

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Türkiye’s sports community joins Istanbul rally for Palestine
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Türkiye’s sports community joins Istanbul rally for Palestine

Athletes, club officials, and sports leaders gather on Galata Bridge to call for end to violence in Gaza

English club Chelsea part ways with head coach Enzo Maresca
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English club Chelsea part ways with head coach Enzo Maresca

In charge since June 2024, Maresca led team to the UEFA Conference League and FIFA Club World Cup titles

Turkish football clubs urge fans to join Jan. 1 Istanbul rally for Palestine
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Turkish football clubs urge fans to join Jan. 1 Istanbul rally for Palestine

Türkiye’s football clubs, including Galatasaray, Fenerbahce, Besiktas and Trabzonspor, voice support for Jan. 1 rally in Istanbul protesting violence in Gaza, calling on fans to join in

From retro TV screens to Dubai skies: Turkish teen wins first global Tetris title
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From retro TV screens to Dubai skies: Turkish teen wins first global Tetris title

Drone-lit final at Dubai Frame turns four-decade-old game into global esports spectacle

Turkish basketball player Alperen Sengun shortlisted for Balkan Athlete of the Year award
23.12.2025

Turkish basketball player Alperen Sengun shortlisted for Balkan Athlete of the Year award

Sengun earned his place on shortlist after playing key role in Türkiye’s run to the silver medal at 2025 European Championship