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A Relay of Hope: 250 Runners Commit to Peace in Lebanon

Makram Haddad 2024-11-11 19:15 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

The Beirut Marathon Association (BMA) organized a unique and meaningful event: the "Race for Peace," a 94-kilometer relay crossing Lebanon from Tripoli to Beirut. With 250 registered runners, this challenge brought together athletes from various backgrounds to display their solidarity in the face of the violence of war while claiming the dignity ...

NBA: Celtics Defeat Bucks Despite Big Night for 'Child' Giannis

This is Beirut 2024-11-11 16:30 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

NBA Celtics Bucks Tatum

Jayson Tatum delivered 31 points and 12 rebounds, sparking the reigning NBA champion Boston Celtics to a 113-107 victory over Milwaukee on Sunday, despite a 43-point performance from Giannis Antetokounmpo for the Bucks. The Celtics improved to 9-2, two games behind unbeaten Cleveland in the Eastern Conference, while the host Bucks slid to ...

Liga Leaders Barca Bemoan 'Big Mistake' in Real Sociedad Defeat

This is Beirut 2024-11-11 16:30 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

FC Barcelona Liga

La Liga leaders Barcelona fell to a 1-0 defeat at Real Sociedad on Sunday as they had a Robert Lewandowski goal controversially disallowed, with coach Hansi Flick labelling the decision a “big mistake.” Earlier, Julian Alvarez earned Atletico Madrid a 1-0 win at Mallorca to take the Rojiblancos up to third. Sheraldo Becker's 33rd-minute goal ...

Judo: Lebanese Karen Chammas Shines at 2024 Saudi Games

Makram Haddad 2024-11-11 14:35 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

LAU Saudi Arabia Champion Judo Lebanon

Against a backdrop of conflict in Lebanon, Lebanese judoka Karen Chammas managed to bring a breath of hope and pride to the 2024 Saudi Games. This major sporting event, which took place over two weeks and included 53 disciplines, saw Chammas shine as the only non-Saudi athlete in the women's under 63 kg category. She had the privilege of ...

'Even War Can't Stop Us:' Lebanon Excels Internationally Once Again

Hala Abdallah 2024-11-10 20:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Europe USA

The USJ women’s futsal team clinched third place at the prestigious World InterUniversities Championships in Rome, Italy. Despite enduring over a month of war – with safety concerns, bombings, and the displacement of families and some players – these young athletes represented their country with pride and fortitude, raising the Lebanese flag ...

Man Utd Win to End Van Nistelrooy’s Interim Spell, Ipswich Shock Spurs

This is Beirut 2024-11-10 18:35 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Football Premier League Manchester United

United signed off Ruud van Nistelrooy's temporary stint in charge with a 3-0 win over Leicester on Sunday, as Ipswich stunned Tottenham 2-1 for their first Premier League victory in 22 years. Third-placed Nottingham Forest's fine run came to an end in a 3-1 home defeat to Newcastle. Ruben Amorim will be in charge for the first time when United ...

Cavs Stay Unbeaten After Comeback Win Over Net, Wembanyama Goes Off

This Is Beirut 2024-11-10 14:05 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Basket-ball NBA Wembanyama

The Cleveland Cavaliers staged a sensational second-half comeback to preserve their perfect start to the season with a 105-100 defeat of the Brooklyn Nets on Saturday. A superb defensive performance from Evan Mobley and 22 points from Donovan Mitchell laid the foundations for an unlikely victory that saw Cleveland improve to 11-0. Mobley led the ...

Messi and Miami Eliminated From MLS Cup Playoffs First Round

This is Beirut 2024-11-10 12:05 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

USA Football Lionel Messi

Lionel Messi's goal of winning the MLS Cup title came to an abrupt end on Saturday with Inter Miami suffering a shock first-round elimination from the playoffs after a 3-2 home defeat to Atlanta United. Miami had won the regular season campaign with a record points total but after losing twice in the best-of-three series, the MLS Cup favorites ...

Man City Beaten Again at Brighton as Liverpool Move Five Points Clear

This is Beirut 2024-11-10 09:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

Manchester City Liverpool Premier League Football

Manchester City slumped to a fourth consecutive defeat after blowing the lead to lose 2-1 at Brighton, allowing Liverpool to move five points clear at the top of the Premier League with a 2-0 win against Aston Villa on Saturday. City had not suffered defeat in the league for nearly a year prior to losing at Bournemouth last weekend. But after ...

Musiala Stars as Bayern Go Six Clear, Dortmund Lose Again

This is Beirut 2024-11-09 19:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Bayern Munich Football

An incredible long-range goal from Jamal Musiala took Bayern Munich six points clear at the top of the Bundesliga table with a 1-0 win at St Pauli on Saturday, while Borussia Dortmund lost again. St Pauli, promoted in the summer, fought hard against their heavily favoured opponents and wanted to avoid a repeat of the 8-1 thrashing handed out last ...

Vinicius Hat-Trick Helps Real Madrid Crush Osasuna

This is Beirut 2024-11-09 17:20 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Football Real Madrid Liga

Vinicius Junior scored a hat-trick to help Real Madrid bounce back from two consecutive home defeats with a 4-0 win over Osasuna in La Liga on Saturday. Hammered by Barcelona in a league Clasico and then outplayed by AC Milan in the Champions League, Carlo Ancelotti's side badly needed this confidence-boosting victory. The Spanish and European ...

Cavs Ride Huge First Half to Crushing Win Over Warriors

This is Beirut 2024-11-09 09:05 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

Basket-ball NBA Celtics Golden State Lakers

The Cleveland Cavaliers continued their perfect start to the NBA season in sensational style on Friday, seizing a 41-point halftime lead on the way to a 136-117 rout of the Golden State Warriors. The Cavs improved to 10-0, ending the Warriors' five-game winning streak and handing them their first road defeat of the season. The damage was done ...