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Celtic vs FC Kairat prediction, free betting tips and odds for first leg of Champions League play-off
CELTIC host FC Kairat of Kazakhstan in the first leg of their Champions League play-off tie on Wednesday. SunSport betting experts have previewed the game and selected the best bets, tips and exclusive sign-up bonuses from our leading betting...

Malta sees first quarterly emissions drop in almost two years, biggest in EU
Malta recorded the largest decrease in greenhouse gas emissions in the EU during the first three months of the year, its first quarterly drop in almost two years, according to recent estimates. Greenhouse gas emissions in Malta decreased by 6.2%...
Irregular migration in first seven months more than halved y/y
Ljubljana, 19 August - The number of illegal crossings of the border detected by Slovenian police in the first seven months of the year more than halved compared to the same period last year, standing at 12,458. They most frequently intercepted...

Why Is Luka Doncic Upset Over Slovenian Teammates’ Absence in EuroBasket 2025?
Luka Doncic had returned to Slovenia for EuroBasket 2025 with a trimmed physique, laser focus, and sky-high expectations. With fans flooding the Stozice Arena, waving flags and donning “Luka 2.0” signs, hoping for a revival of 2017 magic. But two...
Ljubljana uni calls for Israel Horizon Europe suspension
Ljubljana, 18 August - The University of Ljubljana has called on the European Commission to make another proposal to partly suspend Israel from its flagship science research programme Horizon Europe after the Council of the EU rejected the first...

United Media secures Bundesliga rights in Balkans, Greece, Cyprus, Bulgaria
The Bundesliga has extended its deal with south-east European broadcaster United Media for the next four years to screen the best of the German football league across nine territories including the Balkans, Bulgaria, Greece and Cyprus until the...

When Manchester United Star Declared Luka Doncic One of the Greatest Slovenian Athletes in History
Benjamin Sesko has become quite the sensation in the soccer world over the summer. The former RB Leipzig forward was recently purchased by Premier League giants Manchester United, and could soon become a star. He even showed off his basketball...

Volodymyr Zelensky Gives US First Lady Melania Trump a Letter Days After She Sent Personal Note to Vladimir Putin; Here’s What Ukrainian President Wrote
Washington, August 19: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky opened his one-on-one meeting with President Donald Trump on Monday by thanking the First Lady Melania Trump for sending a personal letter to the Russian President Vladimir Putin...

Video: JFK grandson mocks Melania Trump with wig and Slovenian accent
ALBAWABA - JFK's grandson, Jack Schlossberg, shared a skit on his official Instagram account mocking US First Lady Melania Trump with a blonde wig and a Slovenian accent in response to her recent letter to Russian President Vladimir Putin....

Is Luka Doncic playing tonight against Great Britain? Latest on Slovenian superstar's availability for EuroBasket after knee injury (Aug. 18)
Luka Doncic and Slovenia will be chasing their first win in the preparation phase for EuroBasket 2025 when they take on Great Britain on Tuesday. Tipoff is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET at Stozice Arena in Ljubljana, Slovenia. Doncic picked up an...

Park City nordic combined athletes see sports’ past, present, and future in Norway
Nordic Combined USA teenagers from around the country traveled to Norway for a summer training camp ahead of this winter's Junior World Championships. Included from Park City are Liam Demong and Augie Roepke. Photo: TownLift // Michele Roepke...

Get to know David Adelman's first Denver Nuggets' staff | NBA Insider
Denver Gazette beat writer Vinny Benedetto takes you around the NBA and inside the Nuggets locker room: NBA Insider It looks like coach David Adelman’s first staff is complete. Adelman added Chase Buford and Mike Moser to his staff, according to a...

Lakers star Luka Dončić cleared to play for Slovenia on Tuesday after Eurobasket injury scare
Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Dončić has been cleared to return to the court after an injury scare over the weekend. After limping off the court while playing for Slovenia during a EuroBasket exhibition on Saturday, Dončić will be on the court for...

Lakers G Luka Doncic cleared to play for Slovenia after injury scare
Original article can be found here. Two days after Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic left a game for his native Slovenia following a right knee injury, he was cleared to resume playing as his national team prepares for the upcoming EuroBasket...

UEFA President Says It’s ‘Legitimate’ to Ask Why Israel Is Allowed to Participate in Int’l Soccer Competitions
UEFA President Aleksander Čeferin responded to a question about why Europe’s governing body of soccer allows Israel to participate in international soccer competitions while Russia is excluded, during an interview late last week on the Slovenian...
Luka Dončić reportedly cleared to play for Slovenia after worrisome knee collision in Eurobasket exhibition
Los Angeles Lakers fans can breathe a sigh of relief, because Luka Dončić is alright. Dončić was reportedly cleared to play for Slovenia on Tuesday, according to NBA insider Marc Stein. It's a promising update for Dončić, who left Saturday's...

Luka Doncic Injured in EuroBasket Tune-up Game for Slovenia
Las Vegas, Nevada This is what NBA teams fear when their best players represent their countries. Luka Doncic, the star of the Dallas Mavericks, suffered an injury scare while playing for Slovenia in a EuroBasket tune-up game on August 16, 2025....

Ex-Mavericks star Luka Doncic gets great injury update ahead of Slovenia game
Former Dallas Mavericks phenom Luka Doncic survived an injury scare from last week, and will be ready to suit up against Great Britain in Tuesday’s EuroBasket matchup, per NBA insider Marc Stein. Doncic suffered the injury on Aug. 16 against...

Luka Doncic shows his frustration after missing an open three and then redeems himself in epic fashion
Luka Doncic has always been one of the NBA's most entertaining stars, not just because of his talent, but also because of the raw emotion he brings to the game. That was on full display in a recent clip with the Slovenian national team, where...

Jonas Vingegaard flanked by former winner Sepp Kuss and Matteo Jorgenson in bid to win first Vuelta a España
Dutch super team Visma-Lease a Bike have announced their squad for the upcoming Vuelta a España, confirming which riders will try to help Jonas Vinegegaard win his first red jersey. The two-time Tour de France winner missed out on victory to Tadej...