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Basketball: Beirut Club Beats La Sagesse Twice, Champville Bares Its Claws
Basketball: Beirut Club Beats La Sagesse Twice, Champville Bares Its Claws

At the Chiyah arena, Beirut Club once again took down La Sagesse. After a first-leg win in Ghazir (93-84), Jad el-Hajj’s men did it again at home, winning 90-86 in an electric atmosphere in front of a thousand fans. A victory that guarantees the Beirut Club second place in the overall standings. Beirut Club Doesn’t Flinch Dominant in ...

Djokovic Downs Zverev to Set Up French Open Semi Clash With Sinner
Djokovic Downs Zverev to Set Up French Open Semi Clash With Sinner

Novak Djokovic said beating Alexander Zverev on Wednesday was a "testament" to his ability to compete at the highest level as the 38-year-old reached the semi-finals at Roland Garros to inch closer to a record 25th Grand Slam title. Djokovic fought past third seed Zverev 4-6, 6-3, 6-2, 6-4 in a grueling night session duel, which captivated Court ...

Football: Lebanon Prepares for Clash Against Yemen, Darwich Ruled Out
Football: Lebanon Prepares for Clash Against Yemen, Darwich Ruled Out

Barely arrived in Kuwait, Karim Darwich was forced to throw in the towel. The Duhok striker, a regular starter this season in the Iraqi league and the Gulf Champions League, picked up an injury during the Lebanese national team’s first training session in Salmiya.   He suffered a muscle lesion in his right thigh, diagnosed via MRI as ...

Young Stars Sparkle as Thunder and Pacers Seek First NBA Titles
Young Stars Sparkle as Thunder and Pacers Seek First NBA Titles

Powered by young star talent and deep rosters, the Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers open the NBA Finals on Thursday, each trying to bring their city a first-ever crown. Oklahoma City, fancied by oddsmakers after an NBA-high 68 regular-season wins, will host game one in the best-of-seven championship series. Both teams are fast-paced ...

Alcaraz Cruises Into French Open Last Four With “Sinner-inspired” Performance
Alcaraz Cruises Into French Open Last Four With “Sinner-inspired” Performance

Carlos Alcaraz said his ruthless quarter-final performance at Roland Garros on Tuesday was partly "inspired" by rival Jannik Sinner as the Spaniard blew away Tommy Paul for the loss of just five games. The reigning champion needed just one hour 34 minutes to dismantle former world number nine Paul 6-0, 6-1, 6-4 in the night session on Court ...

Basketball: Al Riyadi on the Attack in Asia
Basketball: Al Riyadi on the Attack in Asia

It’s go time once again. The best of continental basketball will gather from June 7 to 13 in the golden emirate of Dubai to compete in the Basketball Champions League Asia 2025, the premier club competition on the Asian continent. One City, Nine Clubs, One Throne Nine handpicked teams, three highly competitive groups, explosive matchups right ...

Sancho to Leave Chelsea After Loan Spell: Reports
Sancho to Leave Chelsea After Loan Spell: Reports

Chelsea has rejected the chance to sign Jadon Sancho permanently from Manchester United after the winger failed to agree to personal terms at Stamford Bridge, reports said Tuesday. The 25-year-old joined Chelsea on loan in August last year in a deal that featured an obligation to buy him for up to £25 million ($34 million). The Athletic ...

Kfarshima Women’s Volleyball Team Earns First-Ever D1 Spot
Kfarshima Women’s Volleyball Team Earns First-Ever D1 Spot

In a landmark achievement for women’s volleyball in Lebanon, Adab and Riyada Club of Kfarshima has earned its first-ever promotion to Division 1, marking a turning point for a young and determined team that defied the odds to rise through the ranks.  After finishing second in its category with three wins and just one loss, the team secured its ...

Spain's Le Normand Has 'No Resentment' Ahead of France Clash
InterviewsSpain's Le Normand Has 'No Resentment' Ahead of France Clash

Spain defender Robin Le Normand bears "no resentment" towards France, he explained before a Nations League semi-final clash against the country of his birth on Thursday. The 28-year-old Atletico Madrid centre-back, born in the Brittany region of France, obtained Spanish nationality in May 2023 and has gone on to become a regular for La ...

Djokovic, Sinner Into French Open Quarters as No.361 Boisson Springs Upset
Djokovic, Sinner Into French Open Quarters as No.361 Boisson Springs Upset

Novak Djokovic sailed into a record 19th French Open quarter-final on Monday, while world number one Jannik Sinner dismantled Andrey Rublev in straight sets. World number 361 Lois Boisson knocked out women's third seed Jessica Pegula to become the first home quarter-finalist at Roland Garros since 2017. The 38-year-old Djokovic dusted aside ...

Swimming: Lebanon Wins Gold in Geneva
Swimming: Lebanon Wins Gold in Geneva

Proswim, the wave that sweeps everything away. The protégés of national coach Mohammad Sakr shone brightly at the Swan Oberson International Meet in Geneva. Facing stiff competition, the young Lebanese athletes won 16 medals, including six gold, eight silver, and two bronze. This was not just a preparatory competition. The Geneva pool welcomed ...