Makram Haddad, 08/10 10:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Sagesse knocked on the door of the title once again. And, once again, the lock held firm. Beaten 101-93 by Kuwait Club after a roller-coaster final at the Rashid bin Humaid hall, the Greens unwillingly extend the “runner-up curse.” But the underlying message tells another story: a team that’s getting tougher, that knows how to come back, and ...
Hala Abdallah, 07/10 17:24 - Reading : less than a minute
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The story behind Jihad El Khatib’s shocking transfer, told by Central’s Vice President Nicolas Abi Nasr in this week’s episode of This is Sports. Watch the full interview via the link in bio.
This is Beirut, 07/10 13:25 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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A cryptic video shared by LeBron James set the Internet abuzz on Monday, with fans wondering if the NBA superstar was preparing to announce his retirement or simply another commercial venture. The 10-second video posted on James' social media channels teased that the Los Angeles Lakers star would reveal the "decision of all decisions" at 1600 GMT ...
This is Beirut, 01/10 12:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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On Wednesday, the FIBA Asia Regional Office confirmed the official calendar for the West Asia League for the 2025-2026 FIBA West Asia Super League (WASL) season. Following the withdrawal of Iraqi club Al Difaa Al Jawii, the competition will ultimately feature five teams: Sagesse (Lebanon), Riyadi Beirut (Lebanon), Shahrdari Gorgan (Iran), Al ...
Hala Abdallah, 29/09 16:50 - Reading : less than a minute
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In their first appearance since joining Antranik, Alaa Sabbagh and Gabriel Salibi share their unfiltered take on the league’s new format. Why did they pick Antranik? And what surprises is the club hiding? Watch Episode 16 of This is Sports now on This is Beirut’s website and YouTube channel.
This is Beirut, 15/09 09:05 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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NBA star Dennis Schroeder came good when it mattered most as Germany edged out Turkey 88-83 to win the EuroBasket title, two years after lifting the World Cup. Despite a quiet first half, the 31-year-old Shroeder came into his own late on. With his team trailing by a point as time ticked down, Schroeder scored six unanswered points to give ...
Makram Haddad, 01/09 17:20 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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The FIBA U16 Asia Cup 2025 is in full swing at the M Bank Arena in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. In Group A, Australia, two-time defending champions and heavy favorites for a historic four-peat, cruised through their first two games, crushing India (131-42) after already beating Bahrain. The Australian Crocs, led by an unstoppable Will Hamilton (22 ...
Hala Abdallah, 26/08 17:00 - Reading : less than a minute
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Basketball coach Fouad Abou Chacra opens up about his next move and recent developments in Lebanese basketball. Which clubs are pursuing Lebanon’s top players, and what could it mean for the future of the league? Find out in Episode 11 of This is Sports on This is Beirut’s website and YouTube channel.
Hala Abdallah, 12/08 17:00 - Reading : less than a minute
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Jennifer Ammoury made history as the first woman to referee men’s Division 1 basketball in Lebanon. But the road wasn’t easy. How did she handle the pressure early on? And how did players and fans really react when she officiated the Beirut Derby? Watch her story now in Episode 10 of This is Sports, only on This is Beirut’s website and ...
This is Beirut, 29/07 20:25 - Reading : less than a minute
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On Tuesday evening, the Lebanese Basketball Federation officially announced the list of 12 players selected to represent Lebanon at the 2025 Asia Cup, which will take place in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) starting on August 5. Coach Miodrag Perisic opted for a mix of experience and youth, with the eagerly awaited return of Wael Arakji and the inclusion ...
Hala Abdallah, 28/07 11:55 - Reading : less than a minute
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Watch the latest in local and international sports in this recap, and stay tuned for the full episode of This is Sports streaming tomorrow on This is Beirut.
Makram Haddad, 23/07 09:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Lebanon didn't miss out on the first edition of the Beirut Cup. In a white-hot Nouhad Naufal hall, Miodrag Perisic's men dominated Jordan 89-79, in a game marked by enthusiasm, skill, and the rise to power of a team in full transformation. A new-look Lebanon Deprived of their usual key players - Wael Arakji, Sergio El Darwich, Ali Haidar, Hayk ...