Hala Abdallah, 14/07 18:10 - Reading : less than a minute
This is Sports sports football basketball tennis
Catch the latest in local and international sports in this recap, and stay tuned for the full episode of #ThisIsSports, streaming tomorrow on This is Beirut.
Hala Abdallah, 12/07 10:20 - Reading : less than a minute
Basketball Sports Lebanese Basketball League Riyadi Sagesse
Riyadi Beirut clinched the 2024–2025 Lebanese Basketball League title on Friday night in Manara, defeating Sagesse 4–1 in the final series.
Makram Haddad, 09/07 10:05 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Sagesse Riyadi Basketball Finals
It had been nine years and three months since the Greens last tasted this moment. In front of a packed Saeb Salam Hall (around 2,000 fans), Sagesse ended an agonizing drought by defeating their eternal rivals and reigning champions, Riyadi Beirut, 95–85 after overtime (regulation: 82–82). This victory, their first at Manara since 2016, ...
Makram Haddad, 07/07 10:15 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Sagesse Riyadi Basketball Finals
Pushed by a fiery crowd and a heroic fourth-quarter comeback, Sagesse believed they could level the series. But Riyadi, unshaken in overtime, regained control of their destiny. It was almost a miracle in Ghazir. Backed by nearly 2,500 ecstatic fans, Sagesse came close to overturning a game they trailed for three quarters. Lost for most of the ...
Makram Haddad, 02/07 08:45 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Sagesse Beirut Club Lebanon Basketball Riyadi
They did it. Linos Gavriel’s men withstood everything: pressure, heatwaves, comebacks and a tenacious Beirut Club until the very last second. The final score was 78-77 for Sagesse, who won the decisive Game 5 and took the series 3-2. A one-point difference, just like in Game 4... except this time, luck was on their side. A resounding revenge for ...
Makram Haddad, 26/06 08:45 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Even without Amir Saoud and Wael Arakji, Riyadi delivered a basketball masterclass in front of an audience of nearly 1,800. At Saeb Salam Hall, the Yellows gave no respite to an unrecognizable Homenetmen, who seemed to have reached the end of their tether after a long season. Right from the first quarter, Ahmad Farran's men imposed a hellish ...
Hala Abdallah, 23/06 22:00 - Reading : less than a minute
This is Sports Riyadi Sagesse Karim Zeinoun basketball
Is Karim Zeinoun also heading to Japan’s B.League? The Riyadi player weighs in on the Final Four series, referee controversies and Lebanon’s readiness for the Asia Cup – all in Episode 6 of This is Sports.
Makram Haddad, 19/06 10:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
They had the arena, the crowd, and a thirst for revenge—but the Greens cracked once again. On Wednesday night, in a blazing atmosphere at Antoine Choueiri Hall in Ghazir, Sagesse suffered its fifth league loss of the season—and notably, its fourth against Riyadi across all competitions. Final score: 105–97 in favor of the ...
Hala Abdallah, 16/06 22:00 - Reading : less than a minute
Hoops Jassem Kanso This is Sports sports Basketball Badminton
Will Lebanon lose its top players to Japan’s B.League? Is Coach Gilbert Nasser staying with Hoops next season? Hoops President Jassem Kanso reveals next season’s plans and weighs in on the growing international interest in Lebanese talent, all in Episode 5 of This is Sports.
Makram Haddad, 10/06 12:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Arakji BCL Asia Cup Basketball Riyadi
Already qualified, Al Riyadi didn’t take its foot off the gas against Taiwan’s Taoyuan Pauian. Led by a red-hot Wael Arakji (33 points), the reigning Asian champions delivered another offensive masterclass in Dubai (99-82), wrapping up the Basketball Champions League Asia 2025 group stage with a perfect record. The Yellow squad heads to the ...
Hala Abdallah, 10/06 10:45 - Reading : less than a minute
Joe Moujaes This is Sports Sports Basketball Homenetmen
Who is Homenetmen targeting for the Final 4 and next season? Can Lebanon go all the way at the Asia Cup? Catch Coach Joe Moujaes as he talks big signings and bold goals in Episode 4 of This is Sports. Watch the full episode on our website via the link in bio.
Hala Abdallah, 05/06 12:35 - Reading : less than a minute
Basketball Sports Beirut Sagesse Riyadi
Beirut club bounced back with a win over Sagesse to stay in the title race.