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Lebanon Runner-Up in Asian Under-18 Women’s Basketball Championship
Lebanon Runner-Up in Asian Under-18 Women’s Basketball Championship

The Philippine national team won the title of the Asian Women's Under-18 Basketball Championship (Level “B”) after defeating its Lebanese counterpart (95-64) in the final match of the tournament, which was held on Sunday morning in the Chinese city of Shenzhen. The results of the quarters were as follows: 20-17, 53-26, 80-46, 95-64. Thus, the ...

Copa America: No Messi, No Problem as Argentina Downs Peru
Copa America: No Messi, No Problem as Argentina Downs Peru

Argentina shrugged off the injury absence of Lionel Messi to maintain their perfect start at the Copa America on Saturday with a 2-0 victory over Peru in Miami. Lautaro Martinez scored twice at the Hard Rock Stadium to seal a win that ensured Argentina advanced to the quarterfinals as Group A winners. With Messi sidelined after complaining of a ...

Euro-2024: Today's Matches
Euro-2024: Today's Matches

The Round of 16 at the Euro continues in Germany on Sunday with two more exciting clashes. England, heavily criticized so far, will face Slovakia at 7 PM. Georgia will dream of another upset against the heavily favored Spain (Beirut time). 7:00 PM: England vs. Slovakia England faces Slovakia at 7 PM on Sunday. Despite topping their group and ...

Euro-2024: German Weather Storm, Holders Italy Knocked Out
Euro-2024: German Weather Storm, Holders Italy Knocked Out

Hosts Germany beat Denmark 2-0 in a storm-interrupted encounter to reach the quarterfinals of Euro 2024 on Saturday, after reigning champions Italy were knocked out of the competition by Switzerland. Two second-half goals, one a Kai Havertz penalty and another a Jamal Musiala strike, allowed Germany to come out on top in Dortmund, where the ...

Verstappen Takes Pole for Austrian Grand Prix
Verstappen Takes Pole for Austrian Grand Prix

Three-time Formula One world champion Max Verstappen will start from pole position for his Red Bull team's home Grand Prix in Austria on Sunday after topping qualifying. Verstappen's closest championship rival Lando Norris (McLaren) was second fastest with George Russell (Mercedes) in third. The Dutch driver had earlier extended his lead in the ...

Pogacar Favorite as Tour de France Sets Off From Florence
Pogacar Favorite as Tour de France Sets Off From Florence

The Tour de France set off from the Italian city of Florence in searing heat on Saturday with Tadej Pogacar gunning for a historic Giro-Tour double, while champion Jonas Vingegaard seeks a third straight title. The pair led the peloton past the Palazzo Vecchio, the Duomo and other key sites in the Renaissance city which was packed with ...

Doping in Lebanese Sports: Who's Clean and Who's Not?
Doping in Lebanese Sports: Who's Clean and Who's Not?

An exclusive interview with Dr. Jihad Haddad reveals a doping investigation targeting a Lebanese athlete. Are anti-doping rules being taken seriously in Lebanese sports? Or are some federations complying more than others?

Colombia Into Copa Quarters After Romp While Brazil Rolls
Colombia Into Copa Quarters After Romp While Brazil Rolls

Colombia marched into the quarter-finals of the Copa America on Friday with a confident 3-0 victory over Costa Rica in Arizona. Goals from Luis Diaz, Davinson Sanchez and Jhon Cordoba sealed all three points for the Colombians, who are now guaranteed a top-two finish in Group D. Colombia will qualify for the quarter-finals as group winners if ...

Women's Basketball (U18): Lebanon Defeats Iran and Advances to Final Against the Philippines
Women's Basketball (U18): Lebanon Defeats Iran and Advances to Final Against the Philippines

The title of the U18 Women's Asian Basketball Championship (Division B) will be contested between the national teams of Lebanon and the Philippines, who respectively defeated Iran and Samoa in the semi-finals this Saturday. To recall, this championship is being held in Shenzhen, China. Lebanon's team managed to defeat Iran (64-49) in the ...

Denmark Expect Eriksen to Play in Euros Last-16 with Germany
Denmark Expect Eriksen to Play in Euros Last-16 with Germany

Denmark expect midfielder Christian Eriksen to overcome stomach issues and play in the Euro 2024 last 16 clash with Germany in Dortmund on Saturday. Germany had positive news of their own over Antonio Rudiger, with the star defender returning to training on Friday having missed earlier sessions with a hamstring strain. The Danes' bid to spring a ...

Euro-2024: Today's Matches
Euro-2024: Today's Matches

Two Clashes to Start the Knockout Stage of This Euro. On Saturday at 7 PM, reigning European champions Italy will face unbeaten Switzerland in the group stage for a decisive Round of 16 match at the Olympic Stadium in Berlin. Meanwhile, the German team will host Denmark, a semi-finalist in the 2021 competition, at 10 PM at Signal Iduna Park in ...

River Seine Unfit for Swimming One Month From Paris Olympics
River Seine Unfit for Swimming One Month From Paris Olympics

Results showed on Friday that the river Seine is still failing water quality tests one month before the Paris Olympics, when it is scheduled to host the open-water swimming competition and the swimming leg of the triathlon. The latest tests, completed last week and released by the Paris mayor's office, showed that levels of the E.Coli bacteria ...