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Euro-2024: Is It Finally “Coming Home” This Time ?
Euro-2024: Is It Finally “Coming Home” This Time ?

On every international tournament, England fans always find a way to sing “it’s coming home”, when referring to the cup. However, no cup has come home since 1966, when England last won at home their first competition. This year, the Three Lions are the favourites to win the 2024 Euro, according to popular opinion. Led by a prolific Harry ...

Mavericks Humble Celtics 122-84 to Stay Alive in NBA Finals
Mavericks Humble Celtics 122-84 to Stay Alive in NBA Finals

Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks dominated Boston 122-84 on Friday to fend off elimination in the NBA Finals, denying the Celtics a sweep in the best-of-seven championship series. Doncic scored 25 of his 29 points in the first half and Kyrie Irving added 21 for the Mavs, who snapped the Celtics' 10-game playoff winning streak but still have a ...

Germany Hammer 10-Man Scotland to Launch Euro-2024
Germany Hammer 10-Man Scotland to Launch Euro-2024

Germany thrashed 10-man Scotland 5-1 as the Euro 2024 hosts kicked off the tournament in style in Munich on Friday, the start of a journey they hope culminates in a record fourth continental title. Florian Wirtz struck the opening goal 10 minutes in and Jamal Musiala soon doubled Germany's lead with an emphatic finish. "We couldn't have had a ...

Euro-2024: Today's Games
Euro-2024: Today's Games

After the opening game, where Germany secured a commanding 5-1 victory over Scotland on Friday, the Euro 2024 enters its second day on Saturday. The second game of Group A between Hungary and Switzerland will already provide an indicator of the group's underdog behind the host nation. This will be followed by the kickoff of Group B, known as the ...

Basketball-BCLA: Riyadi Final Bound
Basketball-BCLA: Riyadi Final Bound

Listen to the article [audio mp3="https://thisisbeirut.com.lb/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Riyadi-and-the-Hiroshima-Dragonflies-met-on-Friday-in-the-semifinals-of-the-Basketball-Champions.mp3"][/audio] Riyadi and the Hiroshima Dragonflies met on Friday in the semifinals of the Basketball Champions League Asia. Riyadi overcame the Dragonflies ...

Euro-2024 Group Stage: When and Where Are the Matches?
Euro-2024 Group Stage: When and Where Are the Matches?

Euro 2024 kicks off in Munich on Friday, 14 June, and ends with the final in Berlin on Sunday, 14 July. See dates, venues and schedule (Beirut times). Group stage 14 June Group A: Germany vs Scotland (Munich, 22:00) 15 June A: Hungary vs Switzerland (Cologne, 16:00) B: Spain vs Croatia (Berlin, 19:00) B: Italy vs Albania (Dortmund, ...

'Fear No One': Scotland Unafraid of Germany in Euro-2024 Opener
'Fear No One': Scotland Unafraid of Germany in Euro-2024 Opener

Scotland coach Steve Clarke said his team should "fear no one" ahead of Friday's opening match against Euro 2024 hosts Germany in Munich. Clarke hopes to become the first man to lead Scotland into the knockout phase of a major tournament, but his side faces a tough assignment against the three-time European champions. "We have a lot of respect ...

Euro-2024: Let the Party Begin!
Euro-2024: Let the Party Begin!

It's the big day. This Friday evening, at the Allianz Arena in Munich, the Germany-Scotland match opens the grand celebration of Euro 2024. The organizers are fully prepared to welcome the fans who are already arriving in large numbers. In the ten host cities, the festivities have already started. A few hours before kick-off, the heart of Germany ...

Germany Braces for Euro-2024 Kick-Off Against Scotland, France Remains Confident
Germany Braces for Euro-2024 Kick-Off Against Scotland, France Remains Confident

Euro 2024 kicks off on Friday in Germany as the continent's footballing heavyweights prepare to fight it out over the next month with the aim of taking the crown away from the reigning champions, Italy. Germany play Scotland in the opening game in Munich, and the host nation is hoping their journey will continue all the way to the final in Berlin ...

Basketball Legend Jerry West Dead at 86
Basketball Legend Jerry West Dead at 86

Jerry West, an iconic 1960s star guard for the Los Angeles Lakers who inspired the NBA logo, died on Wednesday at age 86, the Los Angeles Clippers announced. West played for the Lakers from 1960 through 1974, winning his only NBA title in 1972, and was co-captain on the 1960 Rome Olympic US basketball gold medal squad. In later years, West ...

Celtics Beat Mavericks 106-99 to Take 3-0 in NBA Finals
Celtics Beat Mavericks 106-99 to Take 3-0 in NBA Finals

The Boston Celtics, fueled by their star duo of Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, held off a furious Dallas rally to beat the Mavericks 106-99 on Wednesday and take a 3-0 stranglehold on the NBA finals. Tatum broke out of his scoring doldrums to score 31 points. Brown scored 15 of his 30 in a scorching third quarter and the Celtics held on to move ...

Pulisic, Turner Rescue US in 1-1 Draw with Brazil
Pulisic, Turner Rescue US in 1-1 Draw with Brazil

The United States bounced back from their 5-1 defeat to Colombia to earn a morale-boosting 1-1 draw with Brazil in their final warm-up game before the Copa America on Wednesday. US skipper Christian Pulisic's rasping first half free-kick ensured a share of the spoils for Gregg Berhalter's side after Brazil had taken the lead through Real Madrid ...