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

This is Beirut 02/06 21:20 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

Novak Djokovic sailed into a record 19th French Open quarter-final on Monday as world number 361 Lois Boisson knocked out third seed Jessica Pegula to become the first home quarter-finalist at Roland Garros since 2017. The 38-year-old Djokovic dusted aside Britain's Cameron Norrie in straight sets, his 6-2, 6-3, 6-2 victory on Court Philippe ...

Ice Hockey: Lebanese Women’s Team Wins Bronze at Dream Nations Cup

Makram Haddad 02/06 16:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

lebanon Canada Hockey

Bronzed and Proud Lebanon now has its place on the global hockey map. At the 2025 Dream Nations Cup, held in New Jersey from May 28 to June 1, the Lebanese women made a powerful statement. A 4–2 victory over Puerto Rico in the placement match – powered by a blazing-hot Stephanie Sabaliauskas, who was named MVP of the game – sealed the ...

Alcaraz, Swiatek Pass Tough French Open Tests

This is Beirut 02/06 13:55 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

Carlos Alcaraz Tennis ATP Roland-Garros

Carlos Alcaraz fought past American Ben Shelton in a tight four-set match to reach the French Open quarter-finals on Sunday, while Iga Swiatek staged a comeback to defeat Elena Rybakina and keep her bid for a fourth straight title alive. Reigning champion Alcaraz clinched a 7-6 (10/8), 6-3, 4-6, 6-4 victory after three hours and 19 minutes on ...

Basketball: Riyadi Dominates Beirut Club and Claims the “Regular Season” Throne

Makram Haddad 02/06 09:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Basket-ball Riyadi La Sagesse

A yellow hurricane swept through the Chiyah arena. Led by a bulldozing Thon Maker and a dazzling playmaking display from Wael Arakji, Ahmad Farran’s squad delivered a top-level team performance to overpower a Beirut Club that looked out of sorts and overwhelmed. Final score: 110–72, giving Riyadi a solid grip on first place going into the ...

“Proud” Piastri Extends Championship Lead with Spanish GP Victory

This is Beirut 01/06 20:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

F1 Lando Norris Ferrari Max Verstappen Formule 1

Oscar Piastri drove with exemplary calm and control in a torrid race on Sunday to beat rival and team-mate Lando Norris as McLaren claimed a first Spanish Grand Prix victory since 2005 with a resounding 1-2 triumph. The 24-year-old Australian came home 2.4 seconds clear of Norris to extend his lead in the drivers’ championship to 10 points with ...

Djokovic and Sinner Flex Muscles to Reach French Open Last 16

This is Beirut 01/06 17:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Tennis Roland-Garros ATP Jannik Sinner Novak Djokovic

Novak Djokovic and Jannik Sinner flexed their muscles on Saturday, powering into the fourth round of the French Open in straight sets, as Madison Keys saved three match points to advance alongside three other American women. Djokovic eased past Austrian qualifier Filip Misolic 6-3, 6-4, 6-2 on Court Philippe Chatrier to keep his quest for a ...

Pacers Beat Knicks to Set Up NBA Finals Clash with Thunder

This is Beirut 01/06 15:45 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

New York Basket-ball NBA

The Indiana Pacers, fueled by 31 points from Pascal Siakam and a 21-point double-double from Tyrese Haliburton, beat the New York Knicks 125-108 on Saturday to reach the NBA Finals for the first time since 2000. The Pacers used a big third quarter to break open a close game and kept the pressure on in the fourth period to win the best-of-seven ...

What They Said After PSG Beat Inter in the Champions League Final

This is Beirut 01/06 12:40 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Emmanuel Macron Football France PSG

Key quotes after Paris Saint-Germain's record 5-0 win over Inter Milan in the Champions League final in Munich on Saturday: "This means everything. It's my dream, it's our dream. It's incredible. The result is not by magic. I'm happy we did it like this, now going to celebrate." - PSG's Portuguese midfielder Vitinha summing up what the ...

Brilliant PSG Demolish Inter Milan to Win First Champions League Title

This is Beirut 01/06 07:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

Football Ligue des champions PSG

Paris Saint-Germain won the Champions League for the first time as Luis Enrique's brilliant young side outclassed Inter Milan on Saturday in the most one-sided final ever with teenager Desire Doue scoring twice in an astonishing 5-0 victory. Doue supplied the pass for Achraf Hakimi to give PSG an early lead and the 19-year-old went from provider ...

Piastri Outpaces Norris in “Mega” McLaren to Grab Spanish GP Pole

This is Beirut 31/05 20:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Formule 1 F1 Lando Norris Ferrari

Series leader Oscar Piastri erased "miserable" memories on Saturday as he outpaced team-mate Lando Norris to deliver McLaren's first front row lockout at the Spanish Grand Prix since 1998. The 24-year-old Australian, who leads Norris by three points in the drivers' championship, clocked a final lap in one minute 11.546 seconds to beat Norris by ...

PSG and Inter Milan Set for Champions League Final Showdown

This is Beirut 31/05 18:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

Europe Football Ligue des champions PSG Paris

Paris Saint-Germain and Inter Milan lock horns in Saturday's Champions League final with the French side hoping to win European club football's biggest prize for the first time and the Italians eyeing their fourth title. The match, which kicks off at Bayern Munich's 75,000-capacity Allianz Arena at 10:00pm (Beirut time), pits an experienced Inter ...

Golf: Lara Bakhour Hits Hard in Scotland

Makram Haddad 31/05 09:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Golf

She conquered the wind, the courses, and the favorites. In Scotland, the historical home of golf, young Lebanese prodigy Lara Bakhour achieved a stunning feat by winning the Junior European Championship (ages 15–18) at the prestigious Royal Musselburgh Golf Club. A triumph that makes Lebanon shine far beyond its usual fairways. A Star ...