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WASL: Riyadi OK, La Sagesse KO

The Beirut derby has shifted hands once again. It now leans decidedly toward Riyadi. On Monday night, the Yellows clearly got the upper hand over their historic rivals in a Nouhad Nawfal Stadium packed to the brim (101-71). A significant gap, a solid performance, and a clear message: the reigning champions are firmly intent on keeping their ...

WASL: Riyadi Crushes, La Sagesse Shines

Lebanon made a big statement at the opening of the FIBA WASL Final 8 on Saturday night, in a fiery Nouhad Naufal Arena. The two powerhouses of national basketball, Riyadi and La Sagesse, sent a clear message to Asia: Beirut is still the basketball capital.   Ahead of Monday’s clash between the rivals, both the Yellow and the Green teams put ...

WASL: Riyadi and La Sagesse on Continental Mission at Home

The countdown has begun. On Saturday, the spotlight will shine on Zouk Mikaël, host of the Final 8 of the West Asia Super League (WASL), FIBA’s flagship competition in Asia. For the first time, Lebanon is hosting this major continental basketball event. And not just one, but two giants of the Lebanese championship will be aiming to shine at ...

Women’s Basketball: Riyadi, Beirut Club, Homenetmen and Azour Chasing the Crown

Lebanese women’s basketball is entering the thick of it! Time for the semi-finals, with four heavyweights ready to battle it out in razor-sharp series. Riyadi, Beirut Club, Homenetmen and Azour form a blazing square of aces, ready to do whatever it takes to seize the Grail. The Clash of the Titans On one side, Riyadi, the well-oiled machine ...

Basketball: Beirut Club and Riyadi Deliver, Sagesse Scrapes Through, Champville Falters

The favorites held their ground during the 13th round of the Lebanese basketball championship, though some struggled. While Beirut Club and Riyadi handled business at home, Sagesse trembled until the final moments against Hoops. Champville, on the other hand, got edged out at the buzzer by a gritty Antranik team in a Hitchcock-worthy ...

2025 National Basketball Day: A Celebration of Skill and Spirit

The 2025 National Basketball Day kicks off in style at the iconic Nouhad Nawfal Stadium! The atmosphere is electric as fans from all over the country gather to celebrate the sport they love. Throughout the day, basketball stars representing every team in the Lebanese Basketball League come together for an unforgettable showcase of talent and ...

Basketball: The WASL Planet Stops Over in Lebanon

FIBA Asia officials confirmed it on Friday: Lebanon will be the host of the most anticipated tournament of the West Asian season. Another showcase moment for Nouhad Naufal Stadium, already the sacred ground of the 2017 Asia Cup and recently the scene of Al Riyadi’s historic triumph as three-time West Zone champions. The Yellow team will put ...

Basketball: Al Riyadi and La Sagesse on Autopilot

The 12th round of the Lebanese First Division championship didn’t shake up the established order. On autopilot, defending champions Al Riyadi Beirut crushed modest Hrajel (110–78), while eternal rivals La Sagesse Beirut cruised past Club Central Jounieh its the court (93–66). Two dominant victories that reaffirm the supremacy of the ...

Wasl: Al Riyadi Signs the Grand Slam, Sagesse Sinks into Doubt

Two Lebanese clubs engaged in WASL-West Asia, two opposite dynamics. Al Riyadi once again imposed its supremacy by claiming a third consecutive title and a flawless group stage (8 wins, 0 losses). Sagesse ended its campaign with two home losses, against Tabiat on Saturday then Al Difaa Al Jawi on Sunday. Al Riyadi: The Three-Peat Victorious over ...

WASL: Al Riyadi's Head in the Stars, Sagesse Clings to the Podium

It was written. But it still had to be done. And Al Riyadi did it with authority. By dominating Amman United 84-66 on Saturday night, the Yellows secured their third consecutive FIBA WASL-West Asia crown. A monumental “three-peat,” etched in golden ink at Nouhad Nawfal Stadium. Already qualified for the Final 8, Ahmad Farran’s men didn’t ...