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European champion Niina Petrõkina gets hero’s welcome on return to Estonia

January 20, 2026

European Figure Skating champion Niina Petrõkina was given a warm welcome at Tallinn Airport after arriving home on Monday fresh from her victory in Sheffield. Petrõkina, who won European Championship [..]

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Tallinn ski trails getting ready to open with arrival of proper winter

January 7, 2026

The arrival of the wintry weather has brought hopes of Tallinn’s ski trails opening. The facilities are city-run and used for cross-country skiing. Even with the snowfall, the artificial variety [..]

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Two Estonian men’s tennis players reach Grand Slam for first time

December 24, 2025

For the first time ever, two Estonian men’s tennis players will compete in a Grand Slam tournament, with both Mark Lajal and Daniil Glinka reaching the qualifiers of the Australian [..]

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Will the Hawks trade Kristaps Porziņģis? What insiders, scenarios, and the numbers really say

December 23, 2025

Kristaps Porziņģis has already been on the move once in the past year, having been traded from the Boston Celtics to the Atlanta Hawks in a multi-team deal during the [..]

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EuroBasket 2025 brought an additional EUR 52.3 million into Latvia’s economy

December 10, 2025

The 2025 European Men’s Basketball Championship (EuroBasket 2025) in Riga brought an additional EUR 52.3 million into Latvia’s economy, the Saeima Education, Culture and Science Committee’s Sports Subcommittee was informed [..]

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Jefimova and Tribuntsov take short course gold at European championships

December 8, 2025

At the European Short Course Swimming Championships in Lublin, Poland, Ralf Tribuntsov and Eneli Jefimova each claimed gold medals on Sunday. On Saturday, Ralf Tribuntsov won the men’s 50-meter backstroke [..]

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Estonian women’s badminton team record historic win to reach Euro finals

December 6, 2025

The Estonian women’s badminton team made history in Tallinn on Friday, defeating Italy to reach the European Championship finals for the first time. The Estonian women’s badminton team defeated Italy [..]

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Three Baltic teams, three dramatic stories: Latvia falls, Estonia stuns Slovenia, Lithuania wins at the buzzer

November 29, 2025

The opening window of the 2027 FIBA World Cup Qualifiers delivered three very different stories for the Baltic national teams. Latvia struggled to find its rhythm early and paid the [..]

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Survey: Most Germans don’t believe Germany can win 2026 World Cup

November 26, 2025

An overwhelming majority of Germans do not believe that the Germany national team can win the World Cup next year, according to a survey conducted by market research institute Forsa [..]

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Tina & Anastasija write history as the 2025 women’s world champions

November 23, 2025

Latvia’s Tina Graudina & Anastasija Samoilova triumphed as the new women’s world champions in beach volleyball. On Sunday evening, they defeated USA’s Kristen Nuss & Taryn Brasher in the FIVB [..]

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Tartu Titans go for Baltic Bowl glory in Saturday’s American Football League final

November 21, 2025

Estonia’s only American football team – Tartu Titans – have reached the final of this year’s Baltic League. The Titans now have to overcome Kaunas Dukes on Saturday, as they [..]

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Tallinna FC Flora beat rivals Levadia to Estonian premier league title

November 9, 2025

Meistriliiiga side Tallinna FC Flora won its 16th league title on Saturday after beating Pärnu Vaprus 3:0 away on the last day of the season. Flora beat out arch-rivals FCI [..]

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Baltic stars ready for NBA 2025–26 season tip-off

October 22, 2025

As the 2025-26 NBA season begins, basketball fans across the Baltics will have plenty to follow. Three of the region’s brightest names – Kristaps Porziņģis, Domantas Sabonis and Jonas Valančiūnas [..]

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Swimming star Eneli Jefimova smashes 3 Estonian national records on US debut

October 22, 2025

Estonian swimming star Eneli Jefimova, who began studying and training at North Carolina State University this year, smashed 3 Estonian national records in her first official competition in the U.S. [..]

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Estonian basketball stars shine at home and away

October 7, 2025

Estonia’s basketball clubs and players were in action at the weekend, both in the domestic league and elsewhere in Europe. Estonian national team small forward Sander Raieste delivered an excellent [..]

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Klinsmann hopes that World Cup doors will be open to everyone

October 5, 2025

Hamburg (dpa) – Former Germany and United States football coach Jürgen Klinsmann hopes that there be more clarity soon for fans and that everyone will be able to attend next [..]

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Top Swedish golfer opening course in Estonia after decade-long wait

September 25, 2025

Top Swedish-American golfer Annika Sörenstam recently visited the Jõelähtme Golf Center near Tallinn. She is set to build her own course there, due to open in 2027. Sörenstam, who has [..]

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“Hat-trick Harry” shines as Bayern continue 100% record, Leipzig win

September 21, 2025

By Mark Meadows, dpa. Berlin (dpa) – Bayern Munich made it four wins from four at the top of the Bundesliga after hat-trick man Harry Kane was again the difference [..]

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“The only present I need”: Birthday boy Schröder on Eurobasket glory

September 16, 2025

Riga (dpa) – Germany’s basketball team was returning home from Latvia to continue celebrations of their European title and the 32nd birthday of their influential captain Dennis Schröder on Monday. [..]

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Germany edges Turkey to win EuroBasket 2025

September 14, 2025

In an intensely fought final held in Riga, Germany claimed the EuroBasket 2025 title after defeating Turkey 88-83 in a close and dramatic championship match. From the start, Turkey came [..]

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Kenyans take one-two in both men and women’s Tallinn half marathon races

September 13, 2025

Kenyan runners won both the men’s and women’s half marathon event Saturday, held as part of the Swedbank Tallinn Marathon weekend. Asabel Kiplimo Naiboi won the Swedbank Tallinn Marathon half [..]

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Neuer would be open to a comeback to the Germany national team

September 12, 2025

By David Langenbein, dpa. Berlin (dpa) – Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer would be open to a return to the Germany national team, according to his agent Thomas Kroth. “He’s [..]

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Lithuanian fans created a festive atmosphere in Riga, but the national team’s path to the medals ended in the quarterfinals

September 10, 2025

Rimas Kurtinaitis’ men enjoyed the support of 8,000 compatriots at Riga Arena, but in the battle for a ticket to the semifinals they had to concede to Greece 76:87 (19:24, [..]

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Tallinn Marathon brings temporary traffic changes

September 9, 2025

The Swedbank Tallinn Marathon and Tallinna Sügisjooks (Autumn Run) will take place on the weekend of 13–14 September, bringing tens of thousands of running enthusiasts to the districts of Põhja-Tallinn, [..]

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Baltic derby drama: Porziņģis’ masterclass not enough as Latvia falls 88 – 79 to Lithuania

September 6, 2025

In a fiercely contested Round of 16 match at EuroBasket 2025, host nation Latvia saw their hopes dashed by Lithuania, falling 88-79 despite a monumental effort from Kristaps Porziņģis. Porziņģis [..]

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Baltic derby in Riga today: EuroBasket 2025 round of 16 clash

September 6, 2025

The FIBA EuroBasket 2025 field has been cut to 16 teams, and by the end of this weekend that number will be halved again. Four round-of-16 games are scheduled for [..]

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Lithuania and Latvia set for Saturday duel as Estonia exit EuroBasket

September 4, 2025

The EuroBasket group stage concluded with mixed outcomes for the Baltic teams. Lithuania advanced from Group B with a strong 4-1 record, finishing second behind Germany and earning a spot [..]

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EuroBasket 2025 group stage: Latvia stays alive, Lithuania strong, Estonia in trouble

September 2, 2025

The Baltic nations are experiencing mixed fortunes at EuroBasket 2025, with Latvia celebrating a crucial win over Portugal, Lithuania marching confidently toward the knockout stage, and Estonia struggling to stay [..]

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In the duel of two NBA champions, Jokić and Serbia prevail in a hard-fought win over Latvia

August 31, 2025

On Saturday, August 30, the Latvian men’s national basketball team lost to Serbia in their third game of the FIBA EuroBasket 2025 final tournament – 80:84 (18:22, 38:42, 56:67). After [..]

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Latvia edges out Estonia in Baltic thriller, faces tournament favorite Serbia next

August 30, 2025

On Friday, August 29, the Latvian men’s national basketball team secured its first victory at the FIBA EuroBasket 2025 final tournament, defeating Estonia in a dramatic Baltic duel – 72:70 [..]

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EuroBasket 2025: Latvia fall to Turkey, Lithuania open with a win

August 28, 2025

The 42nd edition of EuroBasket officially tipped off on 27 August 2025, with host nation Latvia and regional rivals Lithuania both starting their campaigns. Latvia’s Setback in Riga Latvia faced [..]

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Baltic basketball power: Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania set for EuroBasket 2025

August 23, 2025

The EuroBasket 2025, the 42nd edition of Europe’s premier men’s basketball championship, will take place from 27 August to 14 September 2025, co-hosted by Cyprus, Finland, Latvia, and Poland. The [..]

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Latvia defeats Italy in final warm-up before EuroBasket 2025

August 22, 2025

On Thursday, August 21, the Latvian men’s national team defeated Italy in their final warm-up game before the European Championship final tournament in Athens – 83:68 (25:16, 42:33, 66:49). The [..]

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Antetokounmpo leads greece past Latvia; Kurucs to miss EuroBasket

August 21, 2025

On Wednesday, August 20, the Latvian men’s national basketball team lost to Greece in the Acropolis Cup game in Athens – 86:104 (17:30, 45:61, 66:82). On Thursday, the team will [..]

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Bayern beat Stuttgart in Super Cup thanks to Kane and Luis Díaz

August 17, 2025

Harry Kane started the season with a predictable goal and Luis Díaz struck on debut as Bayern Munich beat VFB Stuttgart 2-1 to win the German Super Cup on Saturday. [..]

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Latvia defeats Slovenia in Riga warm-up game

August 17, 2025

On Saturday, August 16, the Latvian men’s national basketball team beat Slovenia 100 – 88 (21:31, 50:52, 77:65) in a friendly game in Riga. The match drew a record crowd [..]

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Latvia vs Lithuania – Baltic rivals deliver overtime thriller in EuroBasket warm-up

August 15, 2025

Latvia hosted Lithuania at Rīga’s Xiaomi Arena in a highly anticipated friendly ahead of EuroBasket 2025. The storied Baltic rivalry – as intense off the court as it is on [..]

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800 tonnes of sand used for public beach volleyball courts in Tallinn’s Freedom Square

August 13, 2025

Temporary beach volleyball and basketball courts have been set up in Freedom Square (Vabaduse väljak) in central Tallinn and, save for when in use for official competitions, these will be [..]

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Latvia loses 75–91 to Italy in EuroBasket prep opener

August 9, 2025

Latvia’s men’s basketball team opened its preparations for the 2025 European Championship with a 75–91 loss to Italy in Trieste on Saturday evening. Kristaps Porziņģis, playing his first game for [..]

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Estonian team crowned European champions of offshore sailing

August 3, 2025

The 43rd Copa del Rey MAPFRE regatta concluded Saturday in Mallorca. It was a strong finish for Estonia, as the crew of TECHNONICOL (X-41 mod), led by Mati Sepp, claimed [..]

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Report: Thomas Müller to continue football career in the US

July 23, 2025

Thomas Müller is to continue his football career in the United States, broadcaster Sky reported on Tuesday. According to the report, Müller, who left Bayern Munich this summer after the [..]

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Usyk stops Dubois in fifth round to regain heavyweight supremacy

July 20, 2025

On a night to remember at Wembley Stadium, Oleksandr Usyk produced a masterclass in boxing, stopping Britain’s Daniel Dubois in the fifth round to once again claim the title of [..]

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Ott Tänak third in WRC Rally Estonia opening stage

July 18, 2025

Estonian drivers put in some good performances before the home crowd at the opening day of this year’s Rally Estonia, with Ott Tänak (Hyundai) finishing third in the opening Tartu [..]

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Spanish media: Estonian number one Karl Jakob Hein linked with Sevilla move

July 14, 2025

According to reports in the Spanish media, La Liga side Sevilla are considering a bid for Estonian number one Karl Jakob Hein, to strengthen their goalkeeping options. Hein, who spent [..]

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Ott Tänak takes first rally win of the season in Greece

June 29, 2025

Estonians Ott Tänak and Martin Järveoja (Hyundai) won the seventh round of the World Rally Championship season, held on the roads of Greece, finishing 32.8 seconds ahead of second-place Sébastien [..]

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Kristaps Porzingis traded to Hawks in three‑team deal

June 25, 2025

Latvian basketball star Kristaps Porzingis has reportedly been traded from the Boston Celtics to the Atlanta Hawks in a multi-team deal, according to information shared by NBA insider Shams Charania. [..]

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Hartenstein: Nowitzki’s title ‘gave me confidence’ to win one too

June 24, 2025

German NBA player Isaiah Hartenstein said that Dirk Nowitzki’s title 14 years ago was a cornerstone for his own NBA title with the Oklahoma City Thunder. “Seeing him make it [..]

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Oklahoma City Thunder win 2025 NBA Championship after game 7 victory over Pacers

June 23, 2025

The Oklahoma City Thunder are the 2025 NBA Champions after defeating the Indiana Pacers 103–91 in a thrilling Game 7 showdown. The win marks the franchise’s first title since relocating [..]

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Petkovic says betting a reason for online hate against tennis stars

June 21, 2025

Former German professional Andrea Petkovic has blamed the sports betting industry as the main cause of online hate directed at tennis stars. Several top tennis players have recently complained about [..]

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40 top athletes to represent Estonia at European Team Championships

June 18, 2025

The Estonian lineup taking place in the European Team Championships in Maribor, Slovenia, at the end of this month has been confirmed. As confirmed by the board of the national [..]