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Basketball: Sagesse Wins a Breathtaking Semifinal Thriller

Makram Haddad, 02/07 08:45 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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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 ...

Basketball: Riyadi Torpedoes Homenetmen to Reach the Final

Makram Haddad, 26/06 08:45 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Riyadi Homenetmen Basketball

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 ...

Zeinoun Fires Back at Sagesse Over Ref Controversy

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.

Basketball: The Yellows Too Strong, the Greens in Trouble

Makram Haddad, 19/06 10:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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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 ...

Kanso Calls for Sanctions Over Japan Transfers

Hala Abdallah, 16/06 22:00 - Reading : less than a minute

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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.

Basketball – BCL Asia: Riyadi in Control, Arakji at the Wheel

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 ...

Joe Moujaes Talks Big Signings

Hala Abdallah, 10/06 10:45 - Reading : less than a minute

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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.

Beirut Defeats Sagesse in Chiyah

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.

Riyadi Crushes Sagesse in Historic Derby Night

Hala Abdallah, 13/05 10:45 - Reading : less than a minute

FIBA WASL Riyadi Sagesse basketball sports

Over 20 years later, Al Riyadi and Sagesse fans filled the stands for a historic Beirut derby in the FIBA WASL Final 8, where Riyadi defeated its rival by 30 points.

What’s It Really Like Inside the Yellow Castle?

Hala Abdallah, 21/04 17:25 - Reading : less than a minute

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In Episode 2 of This Is Sports, Riyadi’s Marin Marić and Marcus Georges-Hunt share what life is really like inside the Yellow Castle — and their take on Lebanese culture might surprise you.