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Celtics Hold Off Fox, Kings to Extend NBA Win Streak
Celtics Hold Off Fox, Kings to Extend NBA Win Streak

The top-seeded Boston Celtics held off a 40-point display from De'Aaron Fox and a furious fourth-quarter rally to beat the Sacramento Kings 101-100 on Friday. Boston, already assured of entering the playoffs as the NBA's number-one-ranked team, looked to be strolling to a comfortable victory after taking a 19-point lead midway through the fourth ...

Verstappen Fastest Before Rain Spoils Japanese Grand Prix Practice
Verstappen Fastest Before Rain Spoils Japanese Grand Prix Practice

Max Verstappen went fastest on Friday in the first practice for the Japanese Grand Prix, with the second session badly affected by rain. Triple world champion Verstappen, who failed to finish the race in Australia a fortnight ago, edged Red Bull teammate Sergio Perez in dry conditions in the first session in Suzuka. But it was a different story ...

Ralph Charbel Wins His Case at FIFA
Ralph Charbel Wins His Case at FIFA

The FIFA Football Tribunal rendered its decision in favor of the Lebanese Coach Wael Gharzeddine, represented by the International Sports Lawyer Ralph Charbel, in the case opposing him to Etihad Club from Jordan. The FIFA Football Tribunal decided that Etihad Club has to pay to Coach Wael Gharzeddine outstanding payments, compensation for the ...

Sixers, Warriors Boost NBA Playoff Hopes With Key Wins
Sixers, Warriors Boost NBA Playoff Hopes With Key Wins

Tyrese Maxey scored 37 points and Joel Embiid added 29 to ignite the Philadelphia 76ers in a 109-105 victory at Miami on Thursday and boost their NBA playoff chances. Maxey added 11 assists and nine rebounds, just missing a triple double in 41 minutes on the court as the Sixers improved to 42-35, eighth in the Eastern Conference but only a game ...

Hat-Trick Hero Palmer Fires Chelsea to Last-Gasp Win Over Man Utd
Hat-Trick Hero Palmer Fires Chelsea to Last-Gasp Win Over Man Utd

Cole Palmer scored twice deep into stoppage time to complete a hat-trick as Chelsea stunned Manchester United 4-3 on Thursday, ending their hopes of qualifying for next season's Champions League. Erik ten Hag's men appeared set for a vital win after storming back from 2-0 down to lead 3-2 in a breathless game containing a combined 47 shots. But ...

Celtics Clinch NBA Playoff Home Edge by Silencing Thunder
Celtics Clinch NBA Playoff Home Edge by Silencing Thunder

The Boston Celtics clinched the NBA's best record this season and home-court advantage throughout the playoffs on Wednesday with a 135-100 blowout over the Oklahoma City Thunder. Kristaps Porzingis scored 27 points and grabbed 12 rebounds, while Jayson Tatum added 24 points and Jaylen Brown contributed 23 points for the Celtics, who improved to ...

Foden Hits Hat-Trick as Man City Crush Aston Villa
Foden Hits Hat-Trick as Man City Crush Aston Villa

Phil Foden shone in the absence of Erling Haaland and Kevin De Bruyne as the England international's hat-trick handed Manchester City a thumping 4-1 win over Aston Villa on Wednesday. The champions responded emphatically to questions over their ability to win the biggest games to move to within one point of leaders Arsenal at the top of the ...

Basket-WASL: La Sagesse Wins at Home and Forces Al-Riyadi to a Decisive Third Match
Basket-WASL: La Sagesse Wins at Home and Forces Al-Riyadi to a Decisive Third Match

La Sagesse and Al-Riyadi met on Wednesday in the second match of the West Asia Super League (WASL) semi-finals. The match took place at La Sagesse's arena in Ghazir. This is the third time that Al-Riyadi and La Sagesse have met in the space of a week, with Al-Riyadi winning the two previous matches (WASL and League). Al-Riyadi was already 1-0 up ...

NBA: Embiid Return Inspires Sixers Over Thunder
NBA: Embiid Return Inspires Sixers Over Thunder

Joel Embiid made a dazzling return from a two-month injury layoff to inspire the Philadelphia 76ers to an upset 109-105 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday. The NBA's reigning Most Valuable Player was a surprise late inclusion in the Sixers' starting line-up at the Wells Fargo Center, returning to the hardwood after suffering a knee ...

Basket-Wasl: Sagesse Faces a Decisive Match Tonight in Ghazir
Basket-Wasl: Sagesse Faces a Decisive Match Tonight in Ghazir

  A decisive clash awaits the most passionate basketball fans at the Antoine Choueiri stadium in Ghazir, where Sagesse takes on Club al-Riyadi tonight at 9 PM as part of the Wasl (West Asia Super League) tournament. The Big Battle After losing the first match in the WASL tournament last Wednesday, Sagesse is aiming to satisfy its ...

Behind The (Secret) Scenes of Lebanese Sports (15)
Behind The (Secret) Scenes of Lebanese Sports (15)

- A well-known minister put forward the name of the president of a coastal club in the Byblos District to sit on a committee in charge of sports, but it seems that said candidate was not enthusiastic about the position for several reasons. He was therefore quick to thank the Minister for suggesting his name. - Leading figures in Lebanese sport ...

Young Golfers in the Spotlight at the Jnah Golf Club Tournament
Young Golfers in the Spotlight at the Jnah Golf Club Tournament

Young golfers continue to record promising results, both locally and internationally. The latest is the top three places in the monthly medal tournament (March 2024), organized by the Lebanese Golf Club on its courses in Jnah, Beirut. Fifteen male and female players took part, playing over 18 holes. The results were as follows: 1 - Ali Safa: 67 ...