This Is Beirut 2024-08-22 22:03 - Reading : less than a minute
The Lebanese women's basketball team suffered a heavy defeat against Argentina, losing 60-49 in their third match of the Women's Basketball World Cup pre-qualifiers. With this third consecutive loss, Lebanon finishes at the bottom of their group without a single victory. This series of defeats highlights the urgent need to rethink the future of ...
This Is Beirut 2024-08-22 19:17 - Reading : less than a minute
Starting in the 2025-2026 season, the Japanese B.League, one of the strongest basketball leagues in Asia, will welcome Lebanese talents into its Asian quota (3 foreign players + 1 Asian or naturalized player). From now on, Japanese clubs can sign Lebanese players under this quota, providing a significant opportunity for our stars to compete in a ...
This Is Beirut 2024-08-22 19:05 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Defending Formula One champion Max Verstappen said on Thursday that he was less confident ahead of his home Grand Prix than at this time last year, with a "very close" race in prospect. Verstappen has never lost in front of his adoring fans since Zandvoort returned to the F1 circuit in 2021 and completely dominated the drivers' championship last ...
Hala Abdallah 2024-08-22 18:25 - Reading : less than a minute
In an exclusive interview with This is Beirut, Tamara Khalil, the manager of Lebanon's Women's Basketball National Team, discusses Lebanon's journey in the first-ever FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup 2026 Pre-Qualifying Tournaments.
This Is Beirut 2024-08-22 16:50 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) coach Luis Enrique insisted Thursday that he is "delighted" with his current squad, as he played down the possibility of more new signings before the transfer window closes next week. PSG have already invested a reported 175 million euros ($195M), not including bonuses, on four players this summer but have not recruited ...
This Is Beirut 2024-08-22 11:40 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Novak Djokovic, fired up by his emotional Olympic Games triumph, targets new Grand Slam records at the US Open starting Monday as title rival Jannik Sinner arrives in New York dogged by questions over two positive drugs tests. Defending champion Djokovic can become the oldest Open era champion at the tournament if he secures a fifth title, a ...
This Is Beirut 2024-08-22 09:56 - Reading : less than a minute
UEFA Champions League results on Wednesday: Play-off round, first legs: Young Boys (SUI) 3 (Monteiro 3, 40+4, Ugrinic 86-pen) Galatasaray (TUR) 2 (Batshuayi 66, 72) Midtjylland (DEN) 1 (Chilufya 79) Slovan Bratislava (SVK) 1 (Blackman 59) Malmo (SWE) 0 Sparta Prague (CZE) 2 (Stryger 31-og, Rynes 89) Dynamo Kyiv (UKR) 0 Salzburg (AUT) 2 ...
This Is Beirut 2024-08-21 20:35 - Reading : less than a minute
In the second match of the pre-qualification for the basketball World Cup, the women’s Lebanese basketball team was defeated by the United Kingdom with a score of 77-72 Despite the Cedars’ defeat, the team showcased a strong will to win, with only a 5-point difference between the two teams. This loss therefore decreased the chances of a ...
This Is Beirut 2024-08-21 16:58 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The Beirut Marathon Association (BMA) has finalized the logistical preparations for the Beirut Marathon, scheduled for Sunday, November 10, 2024. This year's execution plan has been reviewed, introducing several innovative ideas to align the race with the world's major marathons. BMA Vice President, retired General Hassan Restom, emphasized the ...
This Is Beirut 2024-08-21 16:32 - Reading : less than a minute
Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer, a 2014 World Cup winner, announced his retirement from international football on Wednesday. The 38-year-old Bayern Munich star played 124 matches for Germany, captaining his country 61 times. Neuer wrote on social media that although he was tempted to play until the 2026 World Cup, he was "convinced that now is ...
This Is Beirut 2024-08-21 10:31 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Manchester City forward Phil Foden won the Professional Footballers' Association Player of the Year award on Tuesday. Foden played a key role in City winning an unprecedented fourth consecutive Premier League title last term. The 24-year-old scored 19 times and delivered eight assists for Pep Guardiola's team as they pipped Arsenal to the title ...
This Is Beirut 2024-08-20 14:02 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
World number one Jannik Sinner lifted his third ATP Masters trophy on Monday as the world number one beat Frances Tiafoe 7-6 (7/4), 6-2 to win the Cincinnati Open. The Italian top seed warmed up for next week's US Open in style, biding his time in a hard-fought first set before breaking the match open in the second. Tiafoe, whose game faded ...