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InterviewsLucie Retail, Quadruple Amputee: ‘I Feel More Woman Than Ever’

Bélinda Ibrahim 28/06 19:00 - Reading : 7 minute(s)

Lucie Retail Dance Mount Fuji Handicap Quadruple Amputee

“Can’t dance standing up? Dance on your knees.” When Lucie Retail utters these words on the Paralympic stage, a hush falls over the audience – followed by a thunder of emotional and admiring applause. There is nothing pitiful or theatrical in her statement. It is raw, direct. It tells the truth of an amputated body that still stands. It ...

Wimbledon Offers Djokovic ‘Best Chance’ to Make Grand Slam History

This is Beirut 28/06 18:25 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

Tennis ATP Novak Djokovic Wimbledon

Novak Djokovic admits Wimbledon offers him the "best chance" to make history as he chases a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam title in the twilight of his glittering career. Djokovic is dreaming of putting an exclamation point on his incredible career by becoming the most successful singles player in tennis history. The 38-year-old has been tied ...

Basketball: Sagesse Rediscovers Its Sacred Fire

Makram Haddad 28/06 11:35 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Basket-ball La Sagesse

It’s no longer a spark—it’s a blaze. On Friday night, in a high-stakes, high-tension game, Sagesse unleashed a storm on Beirut Club, winning 103–85 at the Chiyah Sports Complex. A resounding victory that puts the Ghazir Greens up 2–1 in the series and gives them a match point at home. In an electric atmosphere, Linos Gavriel’s men ...

Norris Bounces Back as McLaren Take 1-2 in Austrian Practice

This is Beirut 28/06 08:45 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Formula 1 Lando Norris Max Verstappen Ferrari F1

Lando Norris bounced back from his Canadian catastrophe with his customary smile on Friday after topping the times ahead of team-mate and championship leader Oscar Piastri as McLaren reeled off a solid 1-2 in practice at the Austrian Grand Prix. As the paddock digested news that Mercedes had held talks about possibly signing Max Verstappen from ...

Alcaraz Starts Wimbledon Defence Against Fognini

This is Beirut 27/06 14:50 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Carlos Alcaraz Wimbledon

Carlos Alcaraz will start his Wimbledon defence against Fabio Fognini while world number one Jannik Sinner faces a potential semi-final clash against Novak Djokovic following Friday's draw. On the women's side, reigning champion Barbora Krejcikova begins her campaign against 2025 breakout star Alexandra Eala on Centre Court. Spain's Alcaraz, ...

Cristiano Ronaldo To Stay At Al Nassr Until 2027

This is Beirut 27/06 12:20 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Saudi Arabia Cristiano Ronaldo Al-Nassr

Cristiano Ronaldo inked a two-year extension with Saudi Arabia's Al Nassr, the club announced Thursday, following months of speculation over which team he would sign for next season. "Cristiano Ronaldo is staying at @AlNassrFC until 2027," the club wrote in a post on X. Minutes before the official confirmation, the team posted a teaser video, ...

Man City Crush Juventus, Real Madrid Reach Club World Cup Last 16

This is Beirut 27/06 09:50 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Man City Real Madrid Club World Cup

Pep Guardiola's Manchester City demonstrated their Club World Cup credentials with a 5-2 victory over Juventus on Thursday while Vinicius Junior starred as Real Madrid beat Salzburg 3-0 to secure a spot in the last 16. Al Hilal of Saudi Arabia beat Pachuca of Mexico 2-0 to pip Salzburg to the last berth in the knockout phase, as Al Ain battled to ...

Mbappe Absent From Real Madrid Squad For Salzburg Club World Cup Clash

This is Beirut 26/06 20:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Club World Cup Mbappe Real Madrid

Kylian Mbappe has been left out of the Real Madrid squad for Thursday's final Club World Cup group game against Red Bull Salzburg, despite returning to training following illness. The French superstar did not feature in the list of 23 players named by coach Xabi Alonso and published by the club for the match in Philadelphia, in which the two ...

US Teen Cooper Flagg Goes To Mavericks As Top Pick In NBA Draft

This is Beirut 26/06 18:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

NBA Cooper Flagg Mavericks

Versatile US college teen star Cooper Flagg was selected first overall in the NBA draft on Wednesday by the Dallas Mavericks, where he'll join a star-laden team already touted as a playoff threat next season. Flagg, 18, a consensus pick as the top US college player as a freshman at Duke University last season, is the second-youngest player taken ...

Inter Milan, Monterrey Join Dortmund In Club World Cup Last 16

This is Beirut 26/06 12:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

Club World Cup Inter Milan Dortmund

Inter Milan kept their cool to beat nine-man River Plate 2-0 and reach the Club World Cup last 16 on Wednesday, while Mexican side Monterrey followed them through from Group E. Borussia Dortmund defeated Ulsan HD 1-0 to claim top spot in Group F and the Germans will face Sergio Ramos' Monterrey, who thrashed Urawa Red Diamonds 4-0. Argentine ...

Basketball: Riyadi Torpedoes Homenetmen to Reach the Final

Makram Haddad 26/06 08:45 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Riyadi Homenetmen Basketball

Even without Amir Saoud and Wael Arakji, Riyadi delivered a basketball masterclass in front of an audience of nearly 1,800. At Saeb Salam Hall, the Yellows gave no respite to an unrecognizable Homenetmen, who seemed to have reached the end of their tether after a long season. Right from the first quarter, Ahmad Farran's men imposed a hellish ...

ATCL Hill Climb: Helmets On, Get Set, Climb!

Makram Haddad 25/06 19:30 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

Lebanon ATCL Hill Climb

The national motorsport authority under the Automobile and Touring Club of Lebanon (ATCL), in collaboration with the municipality of Falougha-Khalouat, is organizing the first Hill Climb of the 2025 season this Sunday, June 29. This marks the long-awaited return of the discipline to Falougha after several years of interruption. The mountain is ...