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Basketball/Asian Qualifiers: Lebanese Squad Unveiled

The President of the Lebanese Basketball Federation, Akram Halabi, has revealed the list of players called up by coach Jad El Hajj for the Lebanese men's national team. The squad will compete in the Beirut Cup and the first two games of the Asian window against Syria and Bahrain. Notably absent from the squad is pivot Ali Haidar, and Norvel Pelle ...

Basketball/Lebanon: A Shake-Up for the Sagesse Greens?

Thunder is rumbling among the ultras, unhappy with Sagesse's modest performances to say the least. The last game, against Antonine (80-79), was the straw that broke the camel's back. After a far from successful stint in Dubai, with just one win in five games, Ragheb Haddad was quick to react on social networks, "You don't represent this club. You ...

Basketball: Sagesse to Reconcile With Fans, Beirut SC to Confirm Second Place

All eyes in the Lebanese league will be on Sunday's top-of-the-table match on Matchday 13 at Ghazir's Antoine Choueiri stadium, where home team Sagesse will take on visitors Beirut First Club. The match is significant in view of the technical instability suffered by both teams in recent times. After a dazzling start to the league for the Greens, ...

Basketball/Lebanon: Beirut SC Narrowly Beat Sagesse

Beirut SC emerged with a hard-fought 90-85 victory over Sagesse on the 13th day of the Lebanese basketball championship, in a game where the scoreline fluctuated back and forth. Sagesse dominated the first quarter, during which Beirut SC's defense was almost non-existent, allowing the Greens to take a 36-21 lead. Players Radwan Sulaiman and Mark ...

Basketball: A Perfect Score for the Lebanese National Team in February?

The "engines" of the Lebanese men's basketball championship will rest in mid-February, as attention will turn to the Lebanese national team, which will play two important competitions this month. The first is the "Beirut Cup" competition, which will be held between 17 and 20 February at the Ghazir Club stadium. The second is the "first window" of ...

Basketball/Sagesse: Ultras Suspended for Two Games

The administrative committee of the Sagesse Club has taken firm disciplinary measures in response to the incidents that occurred during the recent match against the Beirut SC team. While expressing its gratitude to the loyal public for their constant support, the club deeply regrets the events that tarnished the club's image. The team suffered a ...

Basketball: The Beirut Cup Calendar

The seventh edition of the Beirut International Cup Tournament, sponsored by BetArabia, promises exciting moments for basketball fans. Organized by the dedicated committee, the event will be held from February 17 to 20 at the Ghazir Stadium, with a live broadcast on MTV. The competition will open with an exciting clash between the Lebanese and ...

Basket: Lebanon Kicks Off Beirut Cup With Win Over Iraq

The Lebanese and Iraqi national basketball teams went head to head in the inaugural match of the Beirut International Cup on the afternoon of the 17th of February. The game ended 71-68 in favour of the Lebanese national team in a very defensive and low-scoring game. As many stars like Arakji, Ezzeddine, Zeinoun and Haidar were out for this game, ...

Basketball/Beirut Cup: Lebanon Secures a Second Consecutive Victory Against Palestine

The Lebanese and Palestinian national basketball teams met for the second game of the Beirut International Cup on Sunday, February 18. Game-day two ended 84-55 in favor of Lebanon, thanks to an impressive display by the Cedars. Quick Recap In the first of three games of the Beirut Cup, Lebanon went up against Iraq and won with a narrow 71-68 ...

East Roll to Record 211-186 Win Over West in NBA All-Star Game

Damian Lillard scored 39 points to lead a record scoring performance by the Eastern Conference in a 211-186 rout of the Western Conference in Sunday's 73rd NBA All-Star Game. Boston's Jaylen Brown added 36 points off the bench and Indiana's Tyrese Haliburton had 32 to help spark the East past the old All-Star Game one-team record of 196 set by ...

Lebanon Celebrates Beirut Cup Victory Over Syria

The Lebanese team won the Beirut Cup after winning their third and final game by a score of 94-83. The victory compounded the wounds of the Syrian team, which suffered its third consecutive defeat and finished the tournament without a win. Course of Play The Lebanese team dominated the match on the whole, with coach Jad Al Hajj's men showing ...