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Underweight Russell Disqualified After Belgian Grand Prix Win
Underweight Russell Disqualified After Belgian Grand Prix Win

George Russell was disqualified from the Belgian Grand Prix on Sunday after his Mercedes was found to be underweight following the race, handing victory to teammate Lewis Hamilton. A technical report released after the race said Russell's car was found to be 1.5kg below the minimum weight limit for car and driver ...

No Rhythm, No Blues as Hassan Makes Olympics History for Lebanon
No Rhythm, No Blues as Hassan Makes Olympics History for Lebanon

Benjamin Hassan became the first Lebanese tennis player to win a match at the Olympics on Sunday, saying he benefited from having "no rhythm." The 29-year-old defeated Christopher Eubanks of the United States, a former Wimbledon quarter-finalist and top 30 player, 6-4, 6-2. "I worked a lot with the second serve as a first serve. I think he ...

Olympic Games 2024 – Tennis: Benjamin Hassan Overpowers Eubanks and Advances to Second Round
Olympic Games 2024 – Tennis: Benjamin Hassan Overpowers Eubanks and Advances to Second Round

  Lebanese tennis player Benjamin Hassan scored a resounding victory over American Chris Eubanks, winning 6-4, 6-2 on Sunday in the first round of the Paris Olympics men's singles on Court 11. Absolute dominance From the start of the match, Benjamin Hassan imposed his game with undeniable authority. With impeccable service and precise ...

F1: Russell Wins Belgian Grand Prix
F1: Russell Wins Belgian Grand Prix

George Russell won the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa on Sunday, holding off his teammate Lewis Hamilton in a stunning Mercedes 1-2. McLaren's Oscar Piastri came home in third, with pole-sitter Charles Leclerc of Ferrari in fourth. Red Bull's Max Verstappen, who started in 11th, finished fifth, extending his championship lead over the second McLaren ...

Nadal 'Ready to Play' Olympic Singles with Djokovic in Sight
Nadal 'Ready to Play' Olympic Singles with Djokovic in Sight

Rafael Nadal "is ready to play" Olympic singles on Sunday, despite concerns over a thigh injury, with a mouthwatering clash against old rival Novak Djokovic tantalizingly within reach. The 38-year-old Nadal, who won his opening doubles clash alongside Carlos Alcaraz on Saturday, is due to face Hungary's Marton Fucsovics in the first round, but ...

2024 Olympics: Disappointment for Lynn El-Haj in the 100-Meter Breaststroke
2024 Olympics: Disappointment for Lynn El-Haj in the 100-Meter Breaststroke

Lebanese swimmer Lynn El-Haj was disqualified during the women’s 100-meter breaststroke event at the 2024 Paris Olympics. She posted a modest time of 1:10.27, but a technical infraction regarding an illegal kick led to her exclusion from the race. According to FINA (International Swimming Federation) rules, breaststroke swimmers must perform ...

AC Milan Edge Man City and Arsenal Beat Man United in USA
AC Milan Edge Man City and Arsenal Beat Man United in USA

Lorenzo Colombo scored two first-half goals and Marco Nasti netted the game-winner to give AC Milan a 3-2 victory over English Premier League champion Manchester City in Saturday at New York. Nasti lifted Milan ahead to stay in the 78th minute, the 20-year-old Italian striker taking a centering pass from Belgian right wing Alexis Saelemaekers and ...

Olympics 2024: Schedule of Lebanese Athletes to Follow on Sunday
Olympics 2024: Schedule of Lebanese Athletes to Follow on Sunday

The Paris 2024 Olympic Games began with the football tournament on July 24, followed by the official opening ceremony on July 26. This Sunday, July 28, four Lebanese athletes will be competing: Swimming  Lynn el-Hajj Event: Women's 100m Breaststroke, Qualifications Venue: Paris Arena, La Défense Time: Starting at 12:30 PM Tennis Benjamin ...

Spain, Japan into Knockouts, Argentina Bounce Back in Olympic Football
Spain, Japan into Knockouts, Argentina Bounce Back in Olympic Football

Argentina bounced back from the chaos of their opening defeat in the Olympic men's football to beat Iraq 3-1 on Saturday, while Spain and Japan became the first teams through to the quarter-finals. Two-time gold medallists Argentina began their campaign at the Games with a 2-1 defeat by Morocco on Wednesday in Saint-Etienne in a match marred by ...

Wembanyama Sparkles to Give Hosts France Winning Start in Olympic Basketball
Wembanyama Sparkles to Give Hosts France Winning Start in Olympic Basketball

Victor Wembanyama scored a joint team-high 19 points as hosts France shrugged off a slow start to beat Brazil 78-66 in their opening game of the Olympic basketball on Saturday. France won silver in Tokyo three years ago and are hoping to go one better at home, boosted by the presence of last year's top NBA draft pick and rookie of the year ...

Paris Olympics Medals Table
Paris Olympics Medals Table

Paris Olympics medals table after Saturday's events: Gold Silver Bronze Total Australia 3 2 0 5 China 2 0 1 3 United States 1 2 2 5 France 1 2 1 4 Belgium 1 0 1 2 Japan 1 0 1 2 Kazakhstan 1 0 1 2 Germany 1 0 0 1 Hong Kong 1 0 0 1 Italy 0 1 2 3 South Korea 0 1 1 2 Britain 0 1 1 2 Canada 0 1 0 1 Fiji 0 1 0 1 Mongolia 0 1 0 1 South ...

France Claim Their First Paris Olympic Gold in Rugby Sevens
France Claim Their First Paris Olympic Gold in Rugby Sevens

Antoine Dupont scored two tries and set up another to inspire France to the country's first gold medal of the Paris Olympics with a 28-7 victory over Fiji at the Stade de France on Saturday. Fiji, the two-time defending champions, opened the scoring through a Joseva Talacolo try converted by Iowane Teba, before France hit back thanks to ...