SpotlightRoland-Garros: Habib and Hassan on a Mission in Paris

Pierre Daccache 21/05 15:10 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Tennis Lebanon Roland-Garros Benjamin Hassan Hady Habib

The dream begins with sweat. Every year, players from all over the world battle it out in the qualifying matches to earn their place in the main draw at Roland-Garros. On the Paris clay court, two Lebanese players did the country proud: Benjamin Hassan and Hady Habib, determined to make history. First Winning Ball On Monday, on a side court but ...

De Bruyne Departs, Rodri Returns as Man City Close in On Champions League

This is Beirut 21/05 12:20 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

Manchester City Premier League Champions League

Manchester City gave Kevin De Bruyne a fond farewell in a vital 3-1 win over Bournemouth on Tuesday to boost their chances of Champions League football next season. Goals from Omar Marmoush, Bernardo Silva and Nico Gonzalez lifted City up into third in the Premier League heading into Sunday's final round of matches. Mateo Kovacic's red card 20 ...

Gilgeous-Alexander Leads Thunder Rally Past Timberwolves

This is Beirut 21/05 10:20 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

NBA Thunder Denver

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 31 points as the Oklahoma City Thunder rallied to defeat the Minnesota Timberwolves 114-88 and grab a 1-0 lead in their NBA Western Conference finals series on Tuesday. A confident Minnesota looked in the mood for an upset against the top seeds after leading for most of the first two quarters to take a 48-44 lead ...

Adrenaline and Stopwatch at the Faqra Speed Test

Makram Haddad 20/05 19:45 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Rally

The mountain shook, tires screamed and the stopwatch spoke. The second Speed Test of the season, masterfully organized by the Automobile and Touring Club of Lebanon (ATCL), delivered all the thrills this weekend in Faqra (Kfardebian). With a record-breaking participation of 102 cars, the mechanical showdown counted as the second round of the ...

Postecoglou Fights to Avoid Sack as Spurs Face Man Utd in Europa League Final

This is Beirut 20/05 14:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Football Manchester United Ligue Europa

Ange Postecoglou can end Tottenham's 17-year trophy drought by winning the Europa League final against Manchester United, but even victory in Bilbao on Wednesday might not be enough to save him from the sack. Beating United to break the silverware curse and earn a place in next season's Champions League would be a significant moment in ...

Liverpool Rocked by Brighton's Late Fightback

This is Beirut 20/05 09:50 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

Brighton's Jack Hinshelwood sealed a dramatic 3-2 victory against Liverpool on Monday to leave the Premier League champions without a win since clinching the title. Arne Slot's side took the lead through Harvey Elliott's early opener before Yasin Ayari equalised at the Amex Stadium. Dominik Szoboszlai restored Liverpool's advantage just before ...

More Misery for Messi and Miami With Florida Derby Defeat

This is Beirut 19/05 21:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

Lionel Messi Inter Miami

Lionel Messi's frustration grew as Inter Miami's miserable run continued with a 3-0 loss at home to Orlando City in Major League Soccer on Sunday. The Florida derby defeat leaves Miami with one win from their last seven games in all competitions and they slip to sixth in the Eastern Conference, with Orlando leapfrogging them. Messi had just two ...

Serie A Title Deciders to Be Played Friday

This is Beirut 19/05 17:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Inter Milan Serie A Napoli

Napoli and Inter Milan will play their final league matches of the season on Friday with one point separating the top two as the Serie A title race goes down to the wire. The Italian football league announced the schedule for the 38th and final matchday of the Serie A season on Monday, with the title contenders opening the weekend's ...

Rome Champion Alcaraz Expects French Open Threat From 'Insane' Sinner

This is Beirut 19/05 15:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

Carlos Alcaraz won the Italian Open on Sunday after beating Jannik Sinner in straight sets but expects his rival to be "really dangerous" at Roland Garros as he steps up his return from a three-month doping ban. Alcaraz fended off two set points late in the first set and then seized control in the tiebreak before pulling away for a 7-6 (7/5), 6-1 ...

VideosSyria: The Equestrian World Freed from Assad's Grip

This is Beirut 19/05 14:00 - Reading : less than a minute

For years, horse-riding in Syria was not a sport open to all. It was a symbol of power, controlled by the Assad family, who decided who had the right to win.  

Villarreal Beat Barca to Secure Champions League Place

This is Beirut 19/05 13:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

FC Barcelona Liga Real Madrid Villareal

Villarreal qualified for next season's Champions League with an entertaining 3-2 win at newly crowned La Liga champions Barcelona on Sunday. Elsewhere Kylian Mbappe struck as Real Madrid won 2-0 at nine-man Sevilla, while Leganes gave themselves a chance of survival with a win at Las Palmas. Barcelona stars celebrated their 28th league title on ...

WASL: Al Riyadi on Top of Asia, Sagesse Grabs the Bronze

Makram Haddad 19/05 09:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Basket-ball Riyadi La Sagesse

Gold for one, bronze for the other. While Al Riyadi steamrolled past Tabiat (104–77) to claim a second consecutive FIBA WASL crown, Sagesse managed to bounce back by overpowering Shabab Al Ahli (100–86) and secure a spot on the podium on Sunday night at Nouhad Naufal Stadium. Despite the heartbreak of losing their semifinal to Tabiat, ...