2024-02-11 21:45 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Beirut SC emerged with a hard-fought 90-85 victory over Sagesse on the 13th day of the Lebanese basketball championship, in a game where the scoreline fluctuated back and forth. Sagesse dominated the first quarter, during which Beirut SC's defense was almost non-existent, allowing the Greens to take a 36-21 lead. Players Radwan Sulaiman and Mark ...
2024-02-11 14:30 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
All eyes in the Lebanese league will be on Sunday's top-of-the-table match on Matchday 13 at Ghazir's Antoine Choueiri stadium, where home team Sagesse will take on visitors Beirut First Club. The match is significant in view of the technical instability suffered by both teams in recent times. After a dazzling start to the league for the Greens, ...
Abbass Attara 2024-02-11 11:10 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
Thunder is rumbling among the ultras, unhappy with Sagesse's modest performances to say the least. The last game, against Antonine (80-79), was the straw that broke the camel's back. After a far from successful stint in Dubai, with just one win in five games, Ragheb Haddad was quick to react on social networks, "You don't represent this club. You ...
This Is Beirut 2024-02-11 09:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Jude Bellingham struck twice as leaders Real Madrid took control of La Liga with a punishing 4-0 win over second-placed Girona on Saturday, opening up a five-point cushion. Vinicius Junior drove home the opener and then set up Bellingham for the second as Carlo Ancelotti's side dominated the Catalan minnows, leaving the surprise title contenders ...
Hala Abdallah 2024-02-10 17:30 - Reading : less than a minute
Jad Mbarak, former Sagesse coach, shares insights into club dynamics and national team selection ahead of the FIBA Asia Cup qualifiers.
Jad Ramadan 2024-02-10 16:04 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
In the heart of Celtic Glasgow beats a spirit of unity and compassion. Beyond the cheers and chants, there’s a deeper connection — a bond with the oppressed Palestinian people. In this shared football journey, the Scottish club shines as a symbol of hope, paving the way to a better future despite the shadows of injustice. In a political ...
This Is Beirut 2024-02-10 12:05 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Iran's football federation said Saturday it has asked world football's governing body, FIFA, to suspend Israel's football federation over the country's war in Gaza. In an announcement posted on the Iranian football federation's website, Iran asked FIFA to "completely suspend" the Israeli federation "from all activities related to football". The ...
This Is Beirut 2024-02-10 11:40 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
The Boston Celtics shook off a sluggish start to beat lowly Washington on Friday as the Los Angeles Lakers put on an offensive clinic in their NBA win over the New Orleans Pelicans. The league-leading Celtics looked dull and disinterested in the early going against a Wizards team ranked second-from-bottom in the East. Unable to contain ...
Hala Abdallah 2024-02-09 21:03 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Jad Mbarak, former Sagesse coach, breaks silence on club dynamics and national team selection. The burning question remains: Could Mbarak stage a Sagesse comeback? Stay tuned for the full interview tomorrow on This is Beirut. View this post on Instagram A post shared by This is Beirut ...
This Is Beirut 2024-02-09 15:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Bayern Munich coach Thomas Tuchel on Friday confirmed captain Manuel Neuer was in doubt for Saturday's trip to league leaders Bayer Leverkusen as he battles to recover from a knee injury. Neuer has not trained with the team this week and was only able to complete an individual session on Thursday. "Manu will try and take part in the goalkeeper ...
This Is Beirut 2024-02-09 13:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Jamal Murray sparked the Denver Nuggets in the final minutes to a 114-106 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday after the Lakers unveiled a statue in tribute to the late NBA legend Kobe Bryant. Murray had 29 points and a game-high 11 assists with seven rebounds while Nikola Jokic contributed 24 points, 13 rebounds and nine assists and ...
This Is Beirut 2024-02-09 10:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
- A discreet meeting was held in a restaurant on the Batroun coast to discuss the resignation of a member of the administrative committee of a major sports federation. Rumors are circulating that the resigning member may be reconsidering his decision. - A prominent referee is keeping a close eye on what is happening in a major federation, ...