Makram Haddad 01/05 11:40 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Based in the United States but with her heart beating for Lebanon, young swimmer Lori Awad made a strong impression right from the start of the season. Competing in the prestigious Aggieland meet in College Station, Texas, the representative of Lebanon and the Mont La Salle club shattered the national record for the 100m butterfly in the 16-17 age ...
This is Beirut 01/05 08:50 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
FC Barcelona Inter Milan Champions League
Barcelona and Inter Milan shared a compelling 3-3 draw in a high-octane Champions League semi-final first leg clash on Wednesday, with teenage star Lamine Yamal shining bright. The Italian side raced into a two-goal lead with superb strikes from Marcus Thuram and Denzel Dumfries before the unstoppable Yamal pulled Barca back into it with a ...
Makram Haddad 30/04 14:50 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Joseph Aoun Marathon Beirut runs
This Thursday, May 1st, the streets of the capital will vibrate to the rhythm of strides, cheers and the breath of the 20,000 expected runners – including 14,600 paying registrants and 5,400 free participants, proudly representing 38 countries. An edition unlike any other, postponed then relaunched, always driven by the same flame: running ...
This is Beirut 30/04 11:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Los Angeles New York Basket-ball NBA Celtics
The Indiana Pacers and Boston Celtics became the latest teams to book their places in the second round of the NBA playoffs on Tuesday as the Detroit Pistons thwarted the New York Knicks to keep their postseason hopes alive. In Indianapolis, the Pacers battled back from a 20-point deficit and then rallied again in overtime to defeat the Milwaukee ...
Makram Haddad 30/04 09:45 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Football Lebanon Yemen Asia Cup Oman
With one eye on the Asian Cup and the other on the World Cup, Lebanon is wasting no time. After thrashing Brunei (5-0) in the opening match of the qualifiers, Miodrag Radulović’s men top their group, ahead of Yemen and Bhutan, who played to a goalless draw (0-0). The stage is set: on June 10, the Cedars will face the Yemenis in what already ...
This is Beirut 30/04 09:30 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Football Champions League PSG Arsenal
Paris Saint-Germain seized the advantage in their Champions League semi-final against Arsenal as Ousmane Dembele sealed a 1-0 win in the first leg on Tuesday. Dembele struck in the opening minutes at the Emirates Stadium and Luis Enrique's side held on to the lead with a composed display that kept Arsenal at bay. PSG will head into the second ...
This is Beirut 29/04 17:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Mikel Arteta has urged Arsenal fans to "bring your boots" and kick every ball as the Gunners prepare to take on Paris Saint-Germain with a place in the Champions League final at stake. The Gunners, who have never been crowned European champions, demolished holders Real Madrid 5-1 on aggregate in the last eight to reach their first semi-final for ...
This is Beirut 29/04 12:50 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Carlo Ancelotti Brasil Real Madrid
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti has agreed to take over the Brazilian national team, several Spanish media outlets reported Monday. The veteran Italian has one more year on his contract with the Spanish giants, but after quarter-final Champions League elimination by Arsenal and Copa del Rey defeat by rivals Barcelona, he is poised to depart the ...
This is Beirut 29/04 09:50 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
The Cleveland Cavaliers thrashed the Miami Heat to cruise into the next round of the NBA playoffs on Monday as the Golden State Warriors battled past the Houston Rockets 109-106 to move to the brink of a series victory. After pounding Miami 124-87 in game three on Saturday, No.1 Eastern Conference seeds Cleveland once again piled on the misery ...
This is Beirut 28/04 20:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Play has been cancelled at the Madrid Open for the rest of the day following a massive power cut in Spain and neighbouring Portugal, tournament organisers announced Monday. A power cut affecting "the whole of the Iberian peninsula and part of France", according to Portuguese electricity network operator REN, halted matches shortly after 10.30am ...
This is Beirut 28/04 09:40 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Inter Milan's defence of their Serie A title was hit with a setback on Sunday as they lost 1-0 at home to Roma, while Scott McTominay netted a brace as Napoli beat Torino 2-0 to go top of the table. No fixtures were played on Friday or Saturday because of the funeral of Pope Francis in Rome, meaning the full round of Serie A matches take place on ...
This is Beirut 27/04 17:25 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Barcelona defender Jules Kounde struck deep in extra-time to decide a gripping Copa del Rey Clasico final on Saturday in Seville, earning his side a 3-2 win over rivals Real Madrid. The Catalans, aiming for a quadruple this season, won the first major trophy of Hansi Flick's reign as coach and a record-extending 32nd Spanish cup in dramatic ...