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Manchester United Prevails: Scott McTominay's Heroics Sink Chelsea

This Is Beirut 2023-12-07 14:04 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag said his side sent a message with a 2-1 win over Chelsea to ease the pressure on the Dutchman. Ten Hag got the response he desired after a dreadful display in a 1-0 defeat by Newcastle on Saturday as Scott McTominay's double rewarded arguably United's best performance of the season with three points. "We ...

Behind the (Secret) Scenes of Lebanese Sports (7)

This Is Beirut 2023-12-07 11:27 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Behind the Scenes Lebanese

- Veto Against an International Referee A well-known club has vetoed an international referee, refusing to allow him to officiate any matches whatsoever, causing irritation among many referees and players in the sporting world. - High-Level Recruitment in Sight A well-known club is preparing to recruit a top player in the near future to ...

NBA Cup: James and Lakers Down Suns While Bucks Romp Past Knicks

This Is Beirut 2023-12-06 09:16 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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LeBron James scored 31 points as the Los Angeles Lakers won a thrilling duel with the Phoenix Suns 106-103 on Tuesday to advance to the semi-finals of the NBA's in-season tournament. James produced a trademark clutch fourth quarter performance with 15 points in a victory that sends the Lakers into a last-four showdown with the New Orleans ...

Beyond the Court: Lebanese Basketball Club Presidents

Jalal Beaino 2023-12-05 15:48 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

basketball Dynamo Elie Yahchouchi Hisham Jaroudi Leaders Mazen Tabbara Ragheb Haddad Riyadi Sagesse

First division basketball clubs enter the 2023-2024 season with each team aiming for a specific goal. Some are looking to win the title, others are content to qualify for the semi-finals, while some are struggling to stay in the comfort of the upper zone, avoiding the threat of relegation that seems inevitable for Leaders and Dynamo, who are in ...

Haliburton Stars as Pacers Oust Celtics, Pelicans Advance in NBA Cup

This Is Beirut 2023-12-05 09:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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The Indiana Pacers, fueled by Tyrese Haliburton's first career triple-double, beat the Boston Celtics 122-112 Monday to reach the semifinals of the NBA's new in-season tournament. The New Orleans Pelicans also booked their spot in Thursday's semifinals in Las Vegas, shaking off a slow start to beat the Kings 127-117 in Sacramento. In ...

Barca Loan Star Felix Makes Atletico Pay in Title Race

This Is Beirut 2023-12-04 09:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Joao Felix's superb dinked finish earned Barcelona a vital 1-0 win over Atletico Madrid on Sunday in the La Liga title race. The Portuguese forward, on loan at Barca from Atletico, made no secret of his pleasure to escape the Spanish capital this summer and made his parent club pay at the Olympic Stadium. Felix was criticised by some Atletico ...

Spurs Snatch Point at Man City After Liverpool Drama

This Is Beirut 2023-12-03 22:33 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

Dejan Kulusevski Liverpool Manchester City

Dejan Kulusevski headed a dramatic late goal as Tottenham held Manchester City in a six-goal thriller on Sunday after Liverpool staged a sensational comeback on a breathless afternoon in the Premier League. High-flying Aston Villa scored in the 90th minute to draw 2-2 at Bournemouth while 10-man Chelsea shrugged off a red card for captain Conor ...

Basketball: West Asia Under-14 Championship to Be Hosted By Lebanon

Ici Beyrouth 2023-12-03 19:24 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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In an unprecedented move in the Middle East and Lebanon, the Lebanese Basketball Federation, under the supervision of the West Asia Basketball Federation, will be hosting the West Asia Male and Female Under-14 Championship from December 6 to 9 at the "President Michel Sleiman Sports City" in Jbeil. Lebanon, Iraq and Syria, will participate in the ...

George Lifts Clippers Over Warriors, Giannis Triple Double Fuels Bucks

This Is Beirut 2023-12-03 14:58 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

George Giannis

Paul George drilled the game-winning three-pointer as the NBA's Los Angeles Clippers rallied from a 22-point third-quarter deficit to stun the Golden State Warriors 113-112 on Saturday. George finished with a game-high 25 points. Eleven of those came in the fourth quarter, when he finally put the Clippers in the lead, for the first time in the ...

Italy and Spain to Meet in Euro 2024 Group Stage, England Handed Kind Draw

This Is Beirut 2023-12-02 23:10 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Reigning champions Italy were placed in the same group as Spain in Saturday's draw for Euro 2024, while France will come up against the Netherlands and England avoided any of the toughest opponents. Gareth Southgate's much-fancied England side will meet Slovenia, Denmark and Serbia, with hosts Germany taking on Scotland in the tournament's ...

Villa Make Official Complaint to UEFA After Legia Violence

This Is Beirut 2023-12-02 18:17 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Aston Villa

Aston Villa have made an official complaint to UEFA over the violent behaviour of Legia Warsaw fans prior to Thursday's Europa Conference League clash. Villa's 2-1 victory was marred by ugly scenes that left four police officers injured after clashes with Legia hooligans. Flares and missiles were thrown at police as Legia supporters were held in ...

Celtics Hold Off 76ers Despite Tatum Ejection, Magic Roll on

This Is Beirut 2023-12-02 12:45 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Boston star Jayson Tatum was ejected in the third quarter but the Celtics clawed out a 125-119 NBA victory over short-handed Philadelphia on Friday as the Orlando Magic notched a ninth straight win. Tatum scored 21 points before he was tossed for arguing a foul call after tangling with Robert Covington with one second left in the ...