2025 National Basketball Day: A Celebration of Skill and Spirit
Jad Ramadan 20/04 01:55 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
The 2025 National Basketball Day kicks off in style at the iconic Nouhad Nawfal Stadium! The atmosphere is electric as fans from all over the country gather to celebrate the sport they love. Throughout the day, basketball stars representing every team in the Lebanese Basketball League come together for an unforgettable showcase of talent and ...
The Super Bowl: Commercials with a Side of Sports
Jad Ramadan 26/02 10:50 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
In light of the Philadelphia Eagles’ win in Super Bowl 2025, it is worth pausing to admire the stars and highlights of American sports culture. From Taylor Swift to flashy half-time shows, today’s American football is filled with spectacle. However, on this much-anticipated night, the Super Bowl isn’t even the main eye-catcher. According to ...
Football – Lebanese Championship: Ansar, Safa and Ahed Remain Unbeaten
Jad Ramadan 14/02 13:40 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
The fifth matchday of the Lebanese Premier League was marked by Tadamon Tyr’s humiliating 4-0 loss against al-Ahed. This loss saw them drop a position in the standings, as Sagesse took their spot after a 1-0 win. On the other hand, al-Ahed maintained their perfect run of five successive wins, cementing their place at the top. After a ...
Basketball: Beirut Club Stumbles but Edges Antonine in a Thrilling Finish
Jad Ramadan 09/02 20:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Beirut Club and Antonine faced off on Sunday in the second game day of the Lebanese Basketball Championship. Played at Antonine University’s gym, the match delivered a gripping scenario, with Beirut Club dominating early on but struggling towards the end. Despite a late scare, Jad al-Hajj’s team managed to scrape a narrow 93-91 victory. A ...
Football - Lebanese Championship: Nejmeh Breaks Tadamon's Streak, Ansar Sole Leader
Jad Ramadan 08/02 11:30 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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On Matchday 4 of the Lebanese championship, Tadamon Tyr suffered their first slip-up of the season, losing 1-0 to Nejmeh. This crucial win revived Nejmeh's fortunes after an inconsistent start to the season. Meanwhile, Al-Ansar continued their unbeaten run with a 3-1 victory over Chabab al-Sahel. This match marked a turning point, as ...
Basketball: Beirut Club Snatches Hard-Fought Victory over Hoops
Jad Ramadan 06/02 20:05 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
To kick off the new Lebanese league season, Beirut Club and Hoops played out an intense duel on Thursday afternoon at Beirut’s Chiyah Forum. In a game that was tight right to the end, the home team had to dig deep to win by the narrowest of margins, 82-80. Fresh from winning the Dubai tournament with the Beirut Club, coach Jad al-Hajj ...
Basketball - Beirut Club Dominates Tunisia to Claim Dubai Title
Jad Ramadan 02/02 19:50 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Beirut Club won the Dubai Basketball Championship, beating the Tunisian national team 80-72 in the final on February 2. After a controlled first half and a more complicated third quarter, the Lebanese club kept its composure to lift the trophy. For his first final at the helm of Beirut Club, Jad el-Hajj relied on his usual major five: Sergio ...
Football - Lebanese Championship: Al-Ansar Lead, Nejmeh Struggle
Jad Ramadan 02/02 16:25 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
The third day of the Lebanese championship confirmed the dominance of Al-Ansar, who remain at the top of the standings after a 5-0 victory over Riyadi Abbasiye. Thanks to this big win, the Greens now boast an impressive goal difference of +12, an advantage that puts them ahead of their direct rivals despite being tied on points. Behind them, ...
Basketball-Dubai Tournament: Beirut Club Dominates Emirates to Reach Final
Jad Ramadan 01/02 19:05 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Beirut Club and the UAE national basketball team faced off on February 1 in the semi-finals of the Dubai championship. After a hard-fought start to the game and the Lebanese gaining momentum in the second quarter, Beirut Club won with authority 94-71 to book their place in the final. Coach Jad el-Hajj fielded his main five: Sergio Darwish, ...
Lebanon and Bahrain Draw in Women's AFC Futsal Cup Qualifiers
Jad Ramadan 11/01 21:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Lebanon and Bahrain played to a 1-1 draw in the opening match of the AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup 2025 qualifiers for Group A, held Saturday at Nonthaburi City Stadium in Thailand. Lebanon opened the scoring through Mary Jo Wakim in the 13th minute, but Bahrain equalized in the 27th minute via Sheikha Alanoud Al Khalifa. Dominant in ...
Lewis Hamilton, from Silver Arrows to Prancing Horse
Jad Ramadan 05/01 14:35 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
The Formula 1 world is in ebullition: Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton will join Ferrari in 2025. This historic transfer marks the alliance between the most successful driver of his generation and motorsport's most iconic team. A Historic Turning Point Lewis Hamilton needs no introduction. With seven world titles to his name, he shares ...
Manchester City: The Start of a Downward Spiral?
Jad Ramadan 2024-12-16 13:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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It's official: Manchester City went the whole of November without a win, losing four of their five games. What's more, in their only draw, the Citizens led 3-0 before conceding three goals in the space of 15 minutes. Who would have thought that soccer would see Manchester City go five games without a win? As the problems mount for the Premier ...
Basketball: Omari Spellman to Play Asia Qualifiers with Lebanese Team
This is Beirut 2024-10-19 12:50 - Reading : less than a minute
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The Lebanese men’s basketball team has announced that naturalized player Omari Spellman will be available for the Asia Cup Qualifiers in November. The ex-Golden State Warrior will be officially playing for the national team in their meetings against the UAE on the 22nd of November away from home. He will also be joining for the game against ...
Formula 1: Spectacle of Glories and Tragic Shadows
Jad Ramadan 2024-09-26 14:55 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Formula 1, emblematic sport of speed and competition, is also the scene of dramatic accidents which, although they don't happen at every race, leave a lasting impression and add a captivating dimension to the spectacle. These tragic events reveal not only the perilous nature of the sport, but also its evolution in terms of safety. Accidents: A ...
Basketball: Sagesse Pulls Off Hard-Fought Victory over Moroccan Fateh
Jad Ramadan 2024-09-21 22:15 - Reading : less than a minute
In their second game of the al-Wahda friendly tournament, Sagesse narrowly defeated Fatah/FUS (Morocco) 82-78. The match was intense from start to finish, with both teams fighting hard for victory. The game also marked the return of Cleanthony Early, completing Sagesse's roster for the season. At halftime, the Lebanese led 47-40, but the gap ...
Basketball: Comfortable Sagesse Victory Against al-Bashaer in Friendly Match
Jad Ramadan 2024-09-19 21:29 - Reading : less than a minute
Sagesse played their first game in the al-Wahda friendly tournament on Thursday in the United Arab Emirates against Omani team al-Bashaer. The Lebanese team won by a score of 91-67. The Greens' new coach, Elias Zoros, opted for a starting five comprising Marc Khoueiry, Gerard Hadidian, Ahmad Ibrahim, Zach Lofton and Clint Chapman. The first ...
Basketball-Intercontinental Cup: Riyadi Beat African Champions to Claim Podium Place
Jad Ramadan 2024-09-14 16:24 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Riyadi took on African champions Petro de Luanda on Saturday morning in their second game of the Intercontinental Cup. The match ended in an 80-75 victory for the Lebanese team. After suffering a heavy defeat in the first game, Riyadi bounced back for the second. Thanks to this victory, Riyadi's medal hopes are still alive. Led by Hayk Gyokchyan ...
Chelsea FC: Between Over-Recruitment and Blurred Vision
Jad Ramadan 2024-08-31 13:23 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Chelsea FC has had no trouble recruiting players over the past two years. This year, the London club has recruited countless players at a cost of over 200 million euros. As managers, coaches and players come and go, we're beginning to wonder what's really going on at Chelsea. For the new 2024/2025 season, Chelsea is making a change. After sacking ...
Olympics 2024: Habib Suffers Honorable Defeat Against Alcaraz
Jad Ramadan 2024-07-27 18:51 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Lebanese tennis player Hady Habib lost to Carlos Alcaraz in the men's singles of the Olympic Games tennis tournament on Saturday. Habib, ranked 275th in the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) rankings, lost to his Spanish counterpart 6-3, 6-1. Although the score showed Alcaraz's dominance, there was no doubt that Habib gave his all ...
Olympics 2024 Basketball: Are the USA Still the Stuff of Dreams?
Jad Ramadan 2024-07-21 13:57 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
At this year's Paris Olympics, basketball will once again be one of the main attractions. Numerous teams from all over the world will be competing from July 26 onwards, hoping to represent their nation to the best of their ability by winning a medal, preferably a gold one. For some, a place on the podium may be enough. For others, qualifying for ...
Euro-2024: Is It Finally “Coming Home” This Time ?
Jad Ramadan 2024-06-15 16:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
On every international tournament, England fans always find a way to sing “it’s coming home”, when referring to the cup. However, no cup has come home since 1966, when England last won at home their first competition. This year, the Three Lions are the favourites to win the 2024 Euro, according to popular opinion. Led by a prolific Harry ...
Basketball-BCLA: Riyadi Final Bound
Jad Ramadan 2024-06-14 20:51 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Listen to the article [audio mp3="https://thisisbeirut.com.lb/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Riyadi-and-the-Hiroshima-Dragonflies-met-on-Friday-in-the-semifinals-of-the-Basketball-Champions.mp3"][/audio] Riyadi and the Hiroshima Dragonflies met on Friday in the semifinals of the Basketball Champions League Asia. Riyadi overcame the Dragonflies ...
Basketball-BCLA: Riyadi Crushes China's Liaoning Flying Leopards
Jad Ramadan 2024-06-09 21:04 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The Riyadi club, reigning champions of Lebanon, the WASL, the WASL Final 8 and the Dubai International Championship, started their Champions League Basketball Asia (BCLA) campaign on the right foot. The Lebanese club, representing West Asia, thrashed China's Liaoning Flying Leopards 118-75 on Sunday in Dubai. Riyadi delivered a convincing ...
The Unexpected Football Landscape Revolution (3/3)
Jad Ramadan 2024-05-25 16:44 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
As this series comes to a close, there are still two uncovered teams in Europe that have defied the odds throughout the season, making a name for themselves on the biggest stage. These underdogs are none other than England’s Aston Villa and Italy’s Bologna, who have both offered their fans a season to remember. While Aston Villa gradually ...
The Unexpected Football Landscape Revolution (2/3)
Jad Ramadan 2024-05-20 17:13 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
As Leverkusen’s run will forever be remembered as exciting and entertaining, other teams in Europe have also been able to defy the traditional top 4, such as the Spanish club of Girona. Although this team may not have achieved the same level of success as Leverkusen, their season has been nothing short of impressive, warranting analysis to ...
Basketball: Riyadi Sets the Tone
Jad Ramadan 2024-05-15 10:09 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Riyadi and La Sagesse clashed on Tuesday night in the first match of the Lebanese Basketball Championship finals at Riyadi's home court in Manara. Thanks to a display of strength, Riyadi dominated its opponent, securing a victory in the first match with a score of 104-58. Riyadi's coach, Ahmad Farran, opted for his classic lineup composed of ...
Basketball: Al-Riyadi Progress to the Final Against La Sagesse
Jad Ramadan 2024-05-12 10:34 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Al Riyadi and Homenetmen met on Saturday night in the third match of the semi-finals of the Lebanese Basketball Championship. While a win would secure Al-Riyadi a spot in the final, Homenetmen were looking to stay alive in the series, despite the other team’s clear advantage going into the game. The game ended 98-90 for Al-Riyadi, who now ...
Basketball: La Sagesse's Narrow Victory
Jad Ramadan 2024-05-11 10:59 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Beirut SC and La Sagesse met in the semi-finals of the Lebanese basketball championship on Friday evening. While a win for La Sagesse would see them through to the final, Beirut SC aimed to force a fifth game at home. La Sagesse won 80-76 after a tough game, and qualified for the final against Riyadi or Homenetmen. Beirut SC coach Joe Ghattas ...
Basketball: Beirut SC Defeats La Sagesse at Ghazir
Jad Ramadan 2024-05-04 20:56 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Beirut SC and La Sagesse played on Saturday, May 4th, at La Sagesse’s Antoine Choueiri stadium in Ghazir. This game was the second of the semifinals series after the green team had clinched a difficult win away in Beirut. This game ended 105-101 in favor of Beirut in a high-scoring game, tying the series 1-1. Coach Jad el Hajj of La Sagesse ...
The Unexpected Football Landscape Revolution (1/3)
Jad Ramadan 2024-05-03 19:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Every year, football fans all around the world think they’ve seen the most unique games, score lines and transfers. However, this year proved us all wrong by reminding us that football is in fact unpredictable and unprecedented. In fact, this time around, some teams just decided that it was time for a change. When we look at the tables of the ...