Sports

Football: Lebanon Defies the War and Relaunches Its Asian Campaign in Bangkok

Makram Haddad 13/11 19:35 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Football Lebanon Friendly match Thailand

In a context where Lebanon is facing a devastating war, the national football team is ready to shine once again on the international stage. After a period of uncertainty caused by the tragic events hitting the country, the Lebanese team is getting back on the field with a delicate Asian tour. Thus, Lebanon will face Thailand in Bangkok on Thursday ...

France, Italy and Portugal Target Nations League Quarters

This is Beirut 13/11 15:25 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

Nations League France Italy

France, Italy and Portugal lead the teams attempting to secure a place in the UEFA Nations League quarter-finals, while England's promotion hopes have been hit by a series of withdrawals. With European champions Spain and Germany already qualified for the last eight, six spots are still to be filled going into the final two rounds of group ...

Curry Dazzles on Thompson's Return as Warriors Down Mavs

This is Beirut 13/11 13:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

NBA

Stephen Curry scored 37 points as the Golden State Warriors spoiled Klay Thompson's return to the Bay Area with a thrilling 120-117 victory over the Dallas Mavericks in the opening round of the NBA Cup on Tuesday. Thompson – a beloved member of four NBA championship-winning Golden State teams before joining Dallas in July – received a ...

Sinner Turns Aside Fritz to Close in on ATP Finals Last Four

This is Beirut 13/11 09:10 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

ATP Jannik Sinner Daniil Medvedev

Jannik Sinner hit the accelerator at the end of each set as he cruised past Taylor Fritz 6-4, 6-4 on Tuesday to close in on a semi-final spot at the ATP Finals in Turin. In September, Sinner had to overcome raucous home support to win his last meeting with the American as he claimed victory in the final of the US Open, also in straight ...

Rafic Eid: Defying the Odds on the Path to Dakar 2025!

Makram Haddad 12/11 17:45 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Saudi Arabia Lebanon Beirut Dakar Rafic Eid

The international Lebanese driver Rafic Eid delivered an impressive performance during the Portuguese stage of the World Championship of Off-Road Rally, known as “Baja.” Finishing sixth in the overall ranking and securing second place in the veterans' category, Eid once again proved his mastery of this demanding discipline. The World ...

NBA: Mitchell Magic Takes Cavs to 12-0 and Bulls Are Beaten

This is Beirut 12/11 13:05 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

NBA Warriors Cavaliers

Donovan Mitchell scored 36 points as the unbeaten Cleveland Cavaliers came from behind once more to preserve their 100% start to the season with a 119-113 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Monday. The Cavaliers, who overcame a 14-point deficit to beat Brooklyn on Saturday, were again forced to dig deep, battling back from nine points down in the ...

Tennis: 'Solid' Zverez Eases Past Rublev as Alcaraz Falters Against Ruud

This is Beirut 12/11 09:25 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

ATP Tennis Zverev Carlos Alcaraz

Alexander Zverev opened his campaign at the ATP Finals in Turin on Monday evening by dispatching Andrey Rublev 6-4, 6-4 in their round-robin opener. In the afternoon match, Casper Ruud romped through the opening set before fighting back from 5-2 behind in the second to beat an out-of-sorts Carlos Alcaraz 6-1, 7-5. Germany's Zverev had last ...

A Relay of Hope: 250 Runners Commit to Peace in Lebanon

Makram Haddad 11/11 19:15 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Internal Security Forces Lebanese Army

The Beirut Marathon Association (BMA) organized a unique and meaningful event: the "Race for Peace," a 94-kilometer relay crossing Lebanon from Tripoli to Beirut. With 250 registered runners, this challenge brought together athletes from various backgrounds to display their solidarity in the face of the violence of war while claiming the dignity ...

NBA: Celtics Defeat Bucks Despite Big Night for 'Child' Giannis

This is Beirut 11/11 16:30 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

NBA Celtics Bucks Tatum

Jayson Tatum delivered 31 points and 12 rebounds, sparking the reigning NBA champion Boston Celtics to a 113-107 victory over Milwaukee on Sunday, despite a 43-point performance from Giannis Antetokounmpo for the Bucks. The Celtics improved to 9-2, two games behind unbeaten Cleveland in the Eastern Conference, while the host Bucks slid to ...

Liga Leaders Barca Bemoan 'Big Mistake' in Real Sociedad Defeat

This is Beirut 11/11 16:30 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

FC Barcelona Liga

La Liga leaders Barcelona fell to a 1-0 defeat at Real Sociedad on Sunday as they had a Robert Lewandowski goal controversially disallowed, with coach Hansi Flick labelling the decision a “big mistake.” Earlier, Julian Alvarez earned Atletico Madrid a 1-0 win at Mallorca to take the Rojiblancos up to third. Sheraldo Becker's 33rd-minute goal ...

Judo: Lebanese Karen Chammas Shines at 2024 Saudi Games

Makram Haddad 11/11 14:35 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

LAU Saudi Arabia Champion Judo Lebanon

Against a backdrop of conflict in Lebanon, Lebanese judoka Karen Chammas managed to bring a breath of hope and pride to the 2024 Saudi Games. This major sporting event, which took place over two weeks and included 53 disciplines, saw Chammas shine as the only non-Saudi athlete in the women's under 63 kg category. She had the privilege of ...

'Even War Can't Stop Us:' Lebanon Excels Internationally Once Again

Hala Abdallah 10/11 20:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Europe USA

The USJ women’s futsal team clinched third place at the prestigious World InterUniversities Championships in Rome, Italy. Despite enduring over a month of war – with safety concerns, bombings, and the displacement of families and some players – these young athletes represented their country with pride and fortitude, raising the Lebanese flag ...