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Sinner Powers into US Open Semis, Anisimova Gains Swiatek Revenge

This is Beirut 04/09 11:45 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

Reigning champion Jannik Sinner marched into the US Open quarter-finals Wednesday as Amanda Anisimova avenged her Wimbledon thrashing by Iga Swiatek to set up a last-four clash with Naomi Osaka. World number one Sinner swept aside 10th seed Musetti 6-1, 6-4, 6-2 in the first all-Italian men's quarter-final in Grand Slam history. "It was a great ...

Rally of Lebanon 2025: Speed, Passion, and Thrills

Makram Haddad 04/09 09:15 - Reading : 6 minute(s)

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The countdown is on. From September 4 to 7, 2025, the 47th Rally of Lebanon will roar into action under the patronage of the President of the Republic, General Joseph Aoun, and organized by the Automobile and Touring Club of Lebanon (ATCL). This edition, the fifth round and penultimate stage of the Middle East Rally Championship (MERC), ...

Football: Lebanon U23 Defeats Malaysia in Its First Match

This is Beirut 03/09 14:45 - Reading : less than a minute

Lebanon Football Asia Cup Qualifications Malaysia U23

Lebanon got off to a perfect start in its Asian U23 qualifying campaign for Saudi Arabia 2026 by defeating Malaysia 1-0 on Wednesday in Bangkok. The decisive goal came from Ali El Fadel in the 84th minute, giving the young Lebanese team an ideal start to the competition. Coach Jamal Taha, who had expressed his confidence before kickoff, ...

Gymnastics: Lebanon Shines in Gold at the Arab Parkour Championships

Makram Haddad 03/09 14:10 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Beirut Sports Gymnastics Amman Parkour

Lebanon made a big splash in the Jordanian capital, Amman. At the Arab Parkour Championships, the national team achieved a remarkable feat by winning seven medals, including three gold. Joey Suleiman shone with two masterful titles, confirming his status as a rising star in the discipline. Angelo Elias, impressive in his agility, won a gold and a ...

Galatasaray Sign Gundogan from Man City on Free Transfer

This is Beirut 03/09 13:45 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Turkey Football Manchester City Gundogan Galatasaray

German midfielder Ilkay Gundogan on Tuesday signed for Galatasaray from Manchester City on a free transfer, both teams announced. The 34-year-old has agreed to a deal until the end of the 2026-27 season with the Turkish champions. "Manchester City will always hold a special place in my heart," said Gundogan, who played 358 games in two spells at ...

Djokovic Sets up Alcaraz US Open Blockbuster as Sabalenka Advances

This is Beirut 03/09 10:15 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

New York USA US Open Novak Djokovic Carlos Alcaraz

Novak Djokovic advanced to a blockbuster US Open showdown with Carlos Alcaraz on Tuesday as reigning women's champion Aryna Sabalenka vaulted into the semi-finals without having to lift her racquet. Djokovic snuffed out Taylor Fritz's hopes of becoming the first American man to win a Grand Slam singles title since 2003 with a 6-3, 7-5, 3-6, 6-4 ...

Man City Sign Goalkeeper Donnarumma from PSG as Ederson Departs

This is Beirut 02/09 16:05 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

PSG Donnarumma Manchester City Italie

Manchester City confirmed the signing of Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma from Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday after selling the long-serving Ederson to Fenerbahce. Donnarumma, 26, has penned a five-year deal at the Etihad for a reported fee of £26 million ($35 million). Donnarumma, who will wear the 99 shirt, was an integral part of the ...

U16 Basketball: Lebanon Falls with Honor Against Australia

Makram Haddad 02/09 13:05 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Bahrain Lebanon Australia Baskteball Asia Cup India

The FIBA U16 Asia Cup 2025 continues at a rapid pace at the Buyant Ukhaa Sports Complex in Ulaanbaatar. This edition brings together the elite of Asian basketball and has already delivered its share of surprises and intense duels. In Group A, Australia, the defending champion seeking a fourth consecutive title, continued its flawless run with a ...

Liverpool Sign Isak in British Record Deal as Transfer Window Shuts

This is Beirut 02/09 10:10 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

Alexander Isak Liverpool Newcastle Premier League

Liverpool signed striker Alexander Isak for a British record fee of £125 million ($169 million) from Newcastle as the Premier League transfer window closed with a flurry of blockbuster moves on Monday. Isak agreed to a reported six-year contract with the English champions after they finally convinced Newcastle to accept an improved bid. "Me ...

Seattle Sounders Stun Messi's Inter Miami to Lift Leagues Cup

This is Beirut 01/09 18:35 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

USA MLS King's Cup Lionel Messi Inter Miami Seattle

The Seattle Sounders stunned Lionel Messi and Inter Miami 3-0 on Sunday to win the Leagues Cup, in a final marred by a post-match brawl in which Inter's Luis Suarez appeared to spit at an opposing coach. Osaze De Rosario scored in the 26th minute and Alex Roldan added a penalty in the second half before Paul Rothrock capped the scoring for the ...

U16 Basketball: Lebanon Lets Victory Slip Away, Australia Bounces Back

Makram Haddad 01/09 17:20 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Bahrain Lebanon Asia Asia Cup Australia Basketball

The FIBA U16 Asia Cup 2025 is in full swing at the M Bank Arena in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. In Group A, Australia, two-time defending champions and heavy favorites for a historic four-peat, cruised through their first two games, crushing India (131-42) after already beating Bahrain. The Australian Crocs, led by an unstoppable Will Hamilton (22 ...

Donnarumma Set for Move to Manchester City

This is Beirut 01/09 17:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma is set to move to Manchester City on transfer deadline day on Monday after the Premier League side reportedly agreed a 35-million-euro ($41 million) deal with Paris Saint-Germain. The 26-year-old Italian international has been looking for a new club since PSG decided he was surplus to requirements despite his ...