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Basketball: A First-of-Its-Kind Degree at Antonine University
Basketball: A First-of-Its-Kind Degree at Antonine University

Antonine University and the Lebanese Basketball Federation (LBF) have inaugurated a university degree program for basketball coaches, a first of its kind in the Middle East. The ceremony took place at the university’s main campus in Baabda-Hadath, in the presence of leading sports and academic figures. A Structured Academic Program Father ...

NBA: LeBron, Reaves Dazzle as Lakers Sink Blazers
NBA: LeBron, Reaves Dazzle as Lakers Sink Blazers

LeBron James and Austin Reaves combined for 72 points as the Los Angeles Lakers bounced back to score a battling 110-102 road win over the Portland Trail Blazers in the NBA on Thursday. With Luka Doncic rested for injury management, James poured in 40 points, and Reaves added 32 points to halt the Lakers' mini-slump of two consecutive ...

Football - Lebanon: Al-Ansar Wins the Derby and Takes the Lead
Football - Lebanon: Al-Ansar Wins the Derby and Takes the Lead

Al-Ansar made a strong statement in the Lebanese Premier League by winning the fiery "Beirut derby" against its eternal rival Nejmeh (2-1). Under heavy rain and in an electrified Fouad Chehab Stadium, the Greens secured a prestigious victory that allows them to take sole control of the standings after this sixth matchday. An Intense Clash in the ...

Ball, Bridges Shine as Hornets Sting Lakers
Ball, Bridges Shine as Hornets Sting Lakers

LaMelo Ball sparked a second-half fightback as the struggling Charlotte Hornets upset the Los Angeles Lakers 100-97 on Wednesday. Point guard Ball finished with 27 points, including five three-pointers, to help the Hornets complete only their fifth road win of the season. Miles Bridges led Charlotte's scoring with 29 points. The Lakers, with ...

Madrid Outclass Man City as PSG Power Into Champions League Last 16
Madrid Outclass Man City as PSG Power Into Champions League Last 16

Real Madrid swept Manchester City aside to qualify for the Champions League last 16 on Wednesday, while Paris Saint-Germain rubber-stamped their spot in the next round by thrashing French rivals Brest. Kylian Mbappe struck twice in the first half before completing his hat-trick on the hour at the Santiago Bernabeu as the European champions won ...

Ralph Charbel Leads Argentina to Victory at the Basketball Arbitral Tribunal in Geneva
Ralph Charbel Leads Argentina to Victory at the Basketball Arbitral Tribunal in Geneva

The Basketball Arbitral Tribunal (BAT) in Geneva rendered today its decision in favor of the Argentinian coach Nestor Rafael Garcia, represented by the international sports lawyer Ralph Charbel, in the case opposing the Argentinian coach to Al Ahli Club from Bahrain. The BAT founded its decision on the factual and legal arguments submitted by the ...

Real Madrid's Bellingham Banned for Two Matches After Dissent
Real Madrid's Bellingham Banned for Two Matches After Dissent

Real Madrid's Jude Bellingham was hit with a two-match La Liga ban on Wednesday by the Spanish football federation's disciplinary committee after he was sent off for dissent. The England international was dismissed during the champions' 1-1 draw at Osasuna on Saturday by referee Jose Munuera Montero. Bellingham, who insisted he had been ...

Formula One Great Hamilton 'Invigorated' by Ferrari Move Ahead of New Season
Formula One Great Hamilton 'Invigorated' by Ferrari Move Ahead of New Season

Lewis Hamilton said he felt "invigorated" and "full of life" following a move to Ferrari as his new car was unveiled in front of some 15,000 raucous fans during the 2025 Formula One season launch at London's O2 Arena on Tuesday. Seven-time world champion Hamilton has left Mercedes after 12 seasons to join the Italian giants for the upcoming ...

Benfica Hold off Monaco to Reach Champions League Last 16
Benfica Hold off Monaco to Reach Champions League Last 16

Benfica snatched a nailbiting 3-3 draw against Monaco on Tuesday to reach the Champions League last 16 with a 4-3 aggregate victory in the play-off round. Monaco twice led on the night and came close to forcing extra-time but Orkun Kokcu's 84th minute equaliser helped Benfica scrape through in Lisbon, with Barcelona or Liverpool awaiting in the ...

Football – Friendly: Lebanon Stumbles Against Myanmar
Football – Friendly: Lebanon Stumbles Against Myanmar

The Lebanese team’s journey in Nepalese territory began with disappointment. In the opening match of the friendly tournament organized by the Nepalese Football Federation, the Lebanese women were defeated 1-3 by a more efficient Myanmar team on the pitch of Dasarath Rangasala Stadium in Kathmandu. A Promising Start, but a Lack of Finishing The ...

Russell has 'No Concerns' Over Verstappen After Abu Dhabi Row
Russell has 'No Concerns' Over Verstappen After Abu Dhabi Row

George Russell insisted he had "no concerns" about world champion Max Verstappen heading into the new Formula One campaign despite their furious row during last season's final race in Abu Dhabi. Russell accused Verstappen of blocking him dangerously during qualifying at the Qatar Grand Prix, a claim that resulted in a stewards' investigation and ...