Makram Haddad, 09/03 09:45 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
On Saturday night, in this highly anticipated WASL Cup showdown, those expecting a tightly contested battle were quickly disappointed. After a competitive first quarter, Riyadi took control and never let up. More aggressive and better organized, Ahmad Farran’s men dismantled a powerless Sagesse (85-59). “All the credit goes to the players. ...
This is Beirut, 08/03 10:10 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
The Cleveland Cavaliers staged a dramatic late rally to stretch their unbeaten streak to 13 games with a nail-biting 118-117 over the lowly Charlotte Hornets in the NBA on Friday. Charlotte, buoyed by a stellar 46-point display from Miles Bridges, looked ready to score a massive upset after opening up a nine-point lead with just over five minutes ...
Makram Haddad, 07/03 13:40 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Beaten at the buzzer in their opening game against Tabiat, La Sagesse has no room for error. Tonight (7:00 PM), the Greens have everything to play for against the Iraqis of Al-Difaa, a scrappy opponent that never backs down. Mandatory Reaction for the Green Castle La Sagesse let slip a game they should have wrapped up against Tabiat (88-87), ...
Makram Haddad, 06/03 10:10 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The reigning champions showed no signs of weakness in their first game of the FIBA West Asia Super League (WASL). Al Riyadi, true to its reputation, cruised past Amman United Club with a commanding 108-88 victory on Wednesday night at Nouhad Nawfal Stadium. From the start, the Lebanese side took control, applying early pressure and securing ...
This is Beirut, 02/03 12:10 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Quentin Grimes scored a career-high 44 points as the Philadelphia 76ers shocked the Golden State Warriors 126-119 to snap their nine-game NBA skid on Saturday -- a day after confirming superstar center Joel Embiid would miss the rest of the season. The Sixers brought Stephen Curry and the Warriors back to earth with a thud two days after Curry ...
This is Beirut, 01/03 10:05 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Donovan Mitchell scored 41 points to fuel the league-leading Cleveland Cavaliers in a 123-116 come-from-behind statement win over the reigning NBA champion Celtics in Boston on Friday. The Cavs posted their ninth straight victory, withstanding Boston star Jayson Tatum's near triple-double of 46 points, 16 rebounds and nine assists. Darius ...
This is Beirut, 27/02 13:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
The suddenly surging Detroit Pistons toppled reigning champions Boston 117-97 Wednesday to push their NBA winning streak to eight games and halt the Celtics' win streak at six. Malik Beasley scored 26 points off the bench to lead the Pistons, connecting on six of 11 from three-point range. Cade Cunningham scored 21 points and handed out 11 ...
This is Beirut, 23/02 14:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Luka Doncic delivered a dominant 32-point performance as the Los Angeles Lakers snapped the Denver Nuggets' nine-game winning streak on Saturday with an impressive 123-100 victory on the road in Colorado. Doncic, playing only his fourth game for the Lakers since his blockbuster trade from Dallas, was in scintillating form as the Lakers conjured a ...
This is Beirut, 22/02 11:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
The Cleveland Cavaliers boosted their NBA-best record with a 142-105 romp past the New York Knicks on Friday, tightening their grip on the Eastern Conference lead with an all-around dominant display. Donovan Mitchell scored 27 points to lead six Cavs players to score in double figures, connecting on five of seven three-pointers as Cleveland ...
Makram Haddad, 21/02 16:45 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Antonine University and the Lebanese Basketball Federation (LBF) have inaugurated a university degree program for basketball coaches, a first of its kind in the Middle East. The ceremony took place at the university’s main campus in Baabda-Hadath, in the presence of leading sports and academic figures. A Structured Academic Program Father ...
This is Beirut, 19/02 17:55 - Reading : less than a minute
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The Basketball Arbitral Tribunal (BAT) in Geneva rendered today its decision in favor of the Argentinian coach Nestor Rafael Garcia, represented by the international sports lawyer Ralph Charbel, in the case opposing the Argentinian coach to Al Ahli Club from Bahrain. The BAT founded its decision on the factual and legal arguments submitted by the ...
Makram Haddad, 16/02 21:10 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The Cedars finish in style! After a tough start against Egypt, Lebanon has confirmed its resurgence with a second consecutive victory, this time at the expense of the host country, Qatar, narrowly defeated (72-69). In a thrilling encounter where every possession mattered, Lebanon showed character and composure to secure an invaluable win. A ...