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Akram Halabi Re-Elected: A New Impetus for Lebanese Basketball

Makram Haddad 2024-12-22 20:05 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Lebanon Akram Halabi Basketball Federation Election

In a context where stability is crucial for the development of sports in Lebanon, Akram Halabi was reelected on Sunday as president of the Lebanese Basketball Federation for a third four-year term. The election was marked by record club participation and unanimous confidence in his list, elected by acclamation during the general assembly held at ...

Man Utd Embarrassed by Bournemouth, Chelsea Held at Everton

This is Beirut 2024-12-22 18:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

Football Manchester United Chelsea Premier League Premier League

Manchester United crashed to a humiliating 3-0 home defeat to Bournemouth, while Chelsea missed the chance to go top of the Premier League after a 0-0 draw at Everton on Sunday. United boss Ruben Amorim, who once again left Marcus Rashford out of his squad, is set for a miserable Christmas following the worst result of his brief ...

Usyk Beats Fury in Heavyweight Championship Rematch

This is Beirut 2024-12-22 17:05 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Oleksandr Usyk won his heavyweight championship rematch against Tyson Fury by unanimous decision overnight on Saturday to stay unbeaten across two divisions and cement his place among the greats. The Ukrainian, who forced the pace and repeatedly tagged Fury with his accurate left hook, was awarded the fight 116-112 by all three judges, handing ...

Tatum’s 43-Point Triple-Double Propels Celtics Over Bulls

This is Beirut 2024-12-22 15:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Basket-ball NBA Celtics LeBron James

Jayson Tatum exploded for 43 points in his first triple-double of the season Saturday as the NBA champion Boston Celtics beat the Chicago Bulls 123-98 to avenge a defeat just days earlier. Tatum added 16 rebounds and 10 assists in a dominant performance in Chicago, connecting on 16 of his 24 shot attempts and nine of 15 from three-point ...

Atletico Snatch Late Win at Barca to Top La Liga

This is Beirut 2024-12-22 01:15 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Football Atlético Barça Liga

Atletico Madrid came from behind to snatch a last-gasp 2-1 victory over Barcelona and claim leadership of La Liga on Saturday. Pedri sent the Catalans ahead but second-half goals from Rodrigo De Paul and Alexander Sorloth helped Diego Simeone's side move three points clear at the top of the table, having played one match fewer than Barca. Hansi ...

Villa Beat Man City to Deepen Guardiola’s Pain

This is Beirut 2024-12-21 16:45 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Football Manchester City Premier League

Aston Villa beat crisis-hit Manchester City 2-1 on Saturday to heap more misery on floundering manager Pep Guardiola, who has now suffered nine defeats in his past 12 matches. Jhon Duran finished off a fine team move to give the home side an early lead and Morgan Rogers doubled Villa's advantage in the 65th minute. Phil Foden scored his first ...

Bayern Munich Rout Leipzig on Sombre Night in Germany

This is Beirut 2024-12-21 12:40 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Football Bayern Munich

Bayern Munich swept RB Leipzig aside 5-1 on Friday to extend their lead at the top of the Bundesliga on a sombre night in Germany following a deadly car attack at a Christmas market in the eastern city of Magdeburg. Bayern are now seven points clear of second-placed Bayer Leverkusen, who have the chance to close the gap back to four points when ...

Cavaliers Cruise Past Bucks, Embiid Shines in Sixers Win

This is Beirut 2024-12-21 09:20 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

NBA Basket-ball

The Cleveland Cavaliers delivered a reality check to newly crowned NBA Cup champions Milwaukee on Friday, dominating the Bucks 124-101 to push their league-best record to 24-4. Donovan Mitchell scored 27 points and Darius Garland added 16 for the Cavs, who led by as many as 36 points as the Bucks struggled in the absence of injured guard Damian ...

Spurs Survive Man Utd Comeback to Reach League Cup Semi-Finals

This is Beirut 2024-12-20 16:35 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

Spurs Man Utd League Cup

Tottenham survived two calamitous errors from stand-in goalkeeper Fraser Forster on Thursday to beat Manchester United 4-3 and set up a League Cup semi-final against Liverpool, staying on track for their first trophy since 2008. The home side were cruising at 3-0 in the 54th minute of a captivating tie in London after two goals from Dominic ...

Bulls Stun Boston While LeBron Sets NBA Minutes-Played Record

This is Beirut 2024-12-20 09:25 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Zach LaVine scored a season-high 36 points to lead the Chicago Bulls to a 117-108 upset victory at defending NBA champion Boston on Thursday while LeBron James once again made history. LaVine went 11-of-19 from the floor and made six 3-pointers while adding six rebounds and four assists for the Bulls, who improved to 13-15 on the season. "We're ...

New Zealander Lawson Replaces Perez at Red Bull

This is Beirut 2024-12-19 18:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Formula One United States

New Zealander Liam Lawson will race for Red Bull alongside world champion Max Verstappen next season after the decision to drop Sergio Perez, the Formula One team confirmed Thursday. Lawson, 22, who joined the Red Bull Junior Programme five years ago, steps in after just 11 grand prix over two seasons for the team. The announcement comes a day ...

Real Madrid Outclass Pachuca to Win Intercontinental Cup

This is Beirut 2024-12-19 16:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

Real Madrid Fifa Pachuca

Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Junior both scored as Real Madrid cruised to a 3-0 victory over Mexican side Pachuca in the Intercontinental Cup final in Doha on Wednesday. Mbappe opened the scoring in the 37th minute before Rodrygo doubled Madrid's lead early in the second half. Vinicius sealed a comfortable win for the Spanish and European champions ...