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Top Speed Swiatek Dumped Out Of Australian Open As Alcaraz Shines
Top Speed Swiatek Dumped Out Of Australian Open As Alcaraz Shines

World number one Iga Swiatek joined the rapid exit of top-10 women's seeds from the Australian Open on Saturday as Carlos Alcaraz sent a chilling warning to his rivals. Poland's Swiatek came into the third-round match against Czech teenager Linda Noskova on an 18-match unbeaten run, targeting a first title at Melbourne Park. But the tournament ...

Low-Key Debut By Suarez As Miami Held By El Salvador
Low-Key Debut By Suarez As Miami Held By El Salvador

Luis Suarez made a subdued debut alongside former Barcelona team-mate Lionel Messi as Inter Miami kicked off their pre-season tour Friday with a 0-0 draw against El Salvador. Suarez, who signed for Major League Soccer's Miami last month from Brazilian club Gremio, started in attack alongside Argentina superstar Messi at the Estadio Cuscatlan in ...

Jokic, Murray Star As Nuggets Hand Celtics First Home Loss
Jokic, Murray Star As Nuggets Hand Celtics First Home Loss

Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray combined for 69 points as the Denver Nuggets ended Boston's unbeaten home start to the season with a thrilling 102-100 victory on Friday. A heavyweight showdown between the reigning NBA champions and a league-leading Celtics side lived up to the billing in a gripping battle at Boston's TD Garden. Denver's victory ...

Gangwon Winter Youth Games Kick Off
Gangwon Winter Youth Games Kick Off

The Winter Youth Olympic Games in Gangwon 2024 kicked off in grand style, hosting 1803 athletes from 79 countries. The Lebanese delegation, led by Raymond Succar, was honored during the opening ceremony, promising a month of thrilling competitions. The opening ceremony of the Gangwon 2024 Winter Youth Olympic Games took place on Friday at the ...

Egypt Lose Salah to Injury as Nigeria Down Hosts Ivory Coast
Egypt Lose Salah to Injury as Nigeria Down Hosts Ivory Coast

In a tale of contrasting fortunes, Egypt's tenacity without Salah showcased their depth, securing a valuable point. Nigeria, led by Troost-Ekong, claimed victory over Ivory Coast, heightening the stakes in an already thrilling AFCON tournament.  Egypt face an anxious wait on the extent of Mohamed Salah's injury sustained in a lively 2-2 draw ...

Carlos Sainz Wins Dakar Rally for Fourth Time
Carlos Sainz Wins Dakar Rally for Fourth Time

Carlos Sainz, at 61, becomes the oldest Dakar Rally champion with fourth victory. Veteran Spanish driver Carlos Sainz won the gruelling Dakar Rally for a fourth time on Friday, becoming at 61 the oldest winner of the race. The two-time world rally champion had been all but guaranteed success when closest rival Sebastien Loeb was stranded in the ...

Atletico Defeat Rivals Real Madrid to Reach Copa Quarters
Atletico Defeat Rivals Real Madrid to Reach Copa Quarters

Griezmann and Riquelme Shine in Dramatic Victory: Atletico Madrid Triumphs 4-2 Over Real Madrid, Securing a Spot in Copa del Rey Quarter-Finals. Antoine Griezmann and Rodrigo Riquelme's extra-time strikes earned Atletico Madrid a 4-2 win over rivals Real Madrid and passage to the Copa del Rey quarter-finals on Thursday. The duo settled an ...

Lebanon at the Olympics in Gangwon
Lebanon at the Olympics in Gangwon

The Lebanese delegation is gearing up for historic winter youth Olympics in Gangwon, South Korea. The Lebanese Olympic Committee unveiled the final roster of the Lebanese delegation on Thursday. The Lebanese delegation to the fourth Winter Youth Olympic Games for the year 2024, hosted by the city of Gangwon in South Korea, has completed its ...

Much-Fancied Morocco Enjoy Strong Start At AFCON
Much-Fancied Morocco Enjoy Strong Start At AFCON

Morocco Roars: Shock 2022 World Cup Semi-finalists Dominate AFCON Opener with a 3-0 Triumph over Tanzania. Shock 2022 World Cup semi-finalists Morocco cruised to a 3-0 win over 10-man Tanzania as they opened their Africa Cup of Nations campaign on Wednesday, while 2012 champions Zambia held the Democratic Republic of Congo. Captain Romain Saiss, ...

Stuani Double Fires Girona Into Copa Del Rey Quarters
Stuani Double Fires Girona Into Copa Del Rey Quarters

Cristhian Stuani's Sensational Double Ignites Girona's Triumph, Propelling La Liga Leaders into Uncharted Copa del Rey Quarter-Finals. Cristhian Stuani scored twice as La Liga leaders Girona downed Rayo Vallecano 3-1 on Wednesday to reach the Copa del Rey quarter-finals for only the second time in their history. Hosts Girona, who sit one point ...

Asian Cup/Football: Lebanon Holds On for a Draw Against China
Asian Cup/Football: Lebanon Holds On for a Draw Against China

Lebanon held on for a draw in their second match of this edition of the Asian Cup against the Chinese team at the Al-Thumama Stadium in Doha, the capital of Qatar. The match ended 0-0. Right from the start of the match, Lebanon took the ascendancy with strong possession. Khalil Khamis, who started as a regular in this second match, seized an ...