This is Beirut 08/08 15:35 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Ben Shelton became the first American to win an ATP Masters 1000 title in Canada in more than two decades as he defeated Karen Khachanov 6-7 (5/7), 6-4, 7-6 (7/3) in Toronto final on Thursday. The 22-year-old will rise one place to sixth in the world rankings, overtaking 24-time Grand Slam singles champion Novak Djokovic in the table. "It's a ...
This is Beirut 08/08 10:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
For the second straight year, the 2025 Ballon d'Or will have a new winner after Rodri failed to make the list of 30 nominees dominated by Paris Saint-Germain released on Thursday The Manchester City midfielder had already suffered a knee ligament injury ending his season by the time he won the 2024 award last October. Lionel Messi, who won the ...
This is Beirut 08/08 10:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Football Manchester United Premier League
Manchester United have agreed a deal worth up to 85 million euros ($99 million, £74 million) to sign striker Benjamin Sesko from RB Leipzig on Thursday, according to multiple reports in England. The BBC, Athletic and Sky Sports reported United will pay an initial 76.5 million euros for the 22-year-old with a further 8.5 million euros due in ...
This is Beirut 07/08 17:30 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Barcelona on Thursday said they had stripped Marc-Andre ter Stegen of the captain's armband in a continuing dispute over the German goalkeeper's fitness status. "As a consequence of the disciplinary proceedings initiated against player Marc-Andre ter Stegen, and until such proceedings are definitively resolved, the club... has decided to ...
Makram Haddad 07/08 14:40 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Athletico Sports Club Lebanon Lyon
In an atmosphere that was both festive and solemn, this multi-sport academy honored its various football teams during a ceremony held at Athletico Stadium in Mansourieh. An event marked by recognition, remembrance and legacy. Founded on September 15, 2006, the club is currently led by Robert Paoli (Honorary President) and René Matta (Executive ...
This is Beirut 07/08 12:45 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Karen Khachanov ATP Toronto Tennis
Karen Khachanov rallied to defeat top seed Alexander Zverev and book an ATP Toronto Masters title clash with Ben Shelton, who beat second seeded Taylor Fritz on Wednesday. Khachanov fought back from 3-1 down in the final-set tiebreaker to beat Zverev 6-3, 4-6, 7-6 (7/4). Shelton, seeded fourth, hammered Fritz 6-4, 6-3 in the first All-American ...
Makram Haddad 07/08 09:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
It nearly ended in a debacle. Long dominant, the Lebanese almost threw it all away, squandering a 15-point lead before narrowly pulling out a win against Qatar (84–80) on Wednesday night at King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah. A victory as precious as it was laborious, snatched in the final moments by one man: Karim Zeinoun. KZ, the Flash in ...
This is Beirut 06/08 19:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Darwin Nunez Liverpool England
Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez is reportedly closing in on a move to Saudi club Al Hilal, which could allow the Premier League champions to make a fresh bid for Newcastle's Alexander Isak. Nunez joined the Reds for an initial 75 million euros ($87 million, £65 million) from Benfica three years ago but has failed to live up to that price ...
This is Beirut 06/08 15:35 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
US second seed Taylor Fritz overcame a late niggle while serving for the match on Tuesday to beat Andrey Rublev 6-3, 7-6 (7/4) and reach the ATP Toronto Masters semi-finals. The American claimed his place in a fifth semi-final of the season after losing serve while trying to close out what had been looking like a quick win, finally coming ...
This is Beirut 06/08 10:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
South Korean star Son Heung-min has not even been officially announced as joining Los Angeles FC of MLS, but excited fans are already waiting to welcome him. ESPN and The Athletic report that Son, who left Tottenham Hotspur last weekend, will sign with LAFC for an MLS-record transfer fee of $26 million. LAFC on Tuesday night announced a news ...
This is Beirut 05/08 18:55 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Florian Wirtz says his huge price tag "doesn't matter" as he prepares for his first season in the Premier League after a switch to champions Liverpool from Bayer Leverkusen. The attacking midfielder arrived at Anfield for an initial £100 million ($132 million) that could rise to £116 million with add-ons, making his move a potential British ...
This is Beirut 05/08 15:55 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
NBA All-Star guard De'Aaron Fox has agreed to terms on a four-year contract extension with the San Antonio Spurs worth $229 million, according to multiple reports on Monday. Fox, who would have become a free agent next year but is now set through the 2029-30 campaign according to ESPN and The Athletic, was obtained in a trade with Sacramento last ...