This Is Beirut 2023-12-28 12:14 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
ATP Australia Rafael Nadal Roland-Garros
More than two decades after bursting on the scene, the sun is setting on Rafael Nadal's storied career with the Spanish gladiator hoping his creaking body can hold up long enough to see out the season. The 37-year-old returns to the courts in Brisbane this week, almost a year since he last played professionally before an injury curse that has ...
This Is Beirut 2023-12-27 13:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Rafael Nadal returns from a "winding, tortuous" injury journey in Brisbane this week, while fellow superstar Novak Djokovic kickstarts his bid for an unprecedented 11th Australian Open title at Perth. It appeared last season that the veterans, with 46 Grand Slam crowns between them, may never share a competitive court again. But the prospect is ...
Pierre Daccache 2023-12-26 17:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
In a groundbreaking announcement, FIFA has unveiled a major change to the Club World Cup, overturning the well-established calendar of this prestigious competition. Until now, the event has taken place every year before Christmas, featuring the champions of FIFA's confederations. However, from 2025 onwards, the landscape of world soccer will be ...
This Is Beirut 2023-12-26 13:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Boston Celtics Jayson Tatum Lakers Los Angeles NBA
The Boston Celtics used a hot start and a strong finish to put away the Los Angeles Lakers 126-115 on Monday in a Christmas clash of storied NBA franchises. Kristaps Porzingis scored 28 points and pulled down 11 rebounds and Jayson Tatum added 25 points for the Celtics, who withstood a 40-point effort from Lakers star Anthony Davis. The game ...
This Is Beirut 2023-12-26 10:09 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Excitement is running high as Brazilian talent Vitor Roque prepares to travel to Spain in the next 24 hours to join the iconic Barcelona team. Affectionately nicknamed Tigrinho, the young player is scheduled to arrive on Wednesday, preparing to start training sessions with the first team under the guidance of the legendary Xavi. The signing comes ...
Ici Beyrouth 2023-12-25 10:10 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe has agreed a deal to buy a 25 percent stake in Manchester United for about $1.3 billion, vowing to return the Premier League club to the "top of world football". United also announced in a statement on Sunday that Ratcliffe's INEOS company would take control of football operations after years of under-achievement ...
This Is Beirut 2023-12-24 17:32 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Chelsea Christmas Eve Premier League
Wolves inflicted a fourth defeat in six matches on Chelsea on Sunday, beating the London side 2-1 in the first Christmas Eve Premier League match since 1995. Mauricio Pochettino's men dominated possession at Molineux but wasted their chances in a captivating game, littered with careless mistakes by the visiting side. Mario Lemina and Matt ...
This Is Beirut 2023-12-24 15:04 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Boston Celtics Minnesota Timberwolves NBA
Young prodigy Victor Wembanyama aggravates his right ankle injury and is sidelined as a precaution, the Minnesota Timberwolves and Boston Celtics continue to dominate their respective conferences, the Detroit Pistons equal a sad losing record and the Memphis Grizzlies benefit from Ja Morant's return from suspension: here's the rundown of Saturday ...
This Is Beirut 2023-12-23 19:14 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Inter Miami Lionel Messi Luis Suarez
Uruguayan striker Luis Suarez, a former Barcelona, Liverpool, Atletico Madrid and Ajax star, will join Inter Miami for the 2024 season, the MLS club announced on Friday. Suarez, who turns 37 next month, won four Liga titles and the Champions League with Barcelona and also collected league titles with Ajax and Atletico. He joins a Miami side ...
This Is Beirut 2023-12-22 14:57 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The Detroit Pistons suffered their 25th consecutive defeat on Thursday night in the NBA, in "Motor City" against the Utah Jazz (119-111), one of the worst streaks in the league. Meanwhile, the Milwaukee Bucks secured their sixth consecutive victory at home against Orlando (118-114). Detroit nears the record for consecutive losses: The Detroit ...
This Is Beirut 2023-12-22 12:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Arsenal Liverpool Premier League
Liverpool and Arsenal will battle for the Christmas number one spot when they meet on Saturday, each with a golden chance to open up a significant lead over absent champions Manchester City. If there is not a winner at Anfield, third-placed Aston Villa could be top at Christmas for the first time since 1999 should their phenomenal home form ...
This Is Beirut 2023-12-21 16:12 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
A new sporting achievement for the Lebanese was accomplished by the young player Yasmin al-Husseini (8 years old), who resides in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and won the third position in her age group during the US Kids Golf Championship. The tournament took place on the golf courses of Dubai with the participation of 120 players representing 17 ...