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Why is The NBA Eyeing Europe?
Q&AWhy is The NBA Eyeing Europe?

The NBA has said it is "exploring" the creation of a professional basketball league in Europe, but the plans remain vague and raise many questions. The first is why is the powerful US league taking this step? How does it intend to make money? And is the EuroLeague, the home of Europe's best clubs, doomed to a marriage of convenience? Why has the ...

De Jong Revival Helping Barca Dream as Dortmund Visit
De Jong Revival Helping Barca Dream as Dortmund Visit

Barcelona's improvement under Hansi Flick helped Frenkie de Jong return to form, and in return, the Dutchman's presence has allowed his club to aspire to new heights this season. The Catalan giants are in contention for a possible quadruple and host Borussia Dortmund in a Champions League quarter-final first leg on Wednesday. Since De Jong has ...

No ‘Killer Instinct’ as Man Utd, Man City Play Out Derby Stalemate
No ‘Killer Instinct’ as Man Utd, Man City Play Out Derby Stalemate

Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim said his side must improve "everywhere" after a dismal derby against Manchester City ended 0-0 on Sunday. City's hopes of Champions League qualification remain in the balance as they remain fifth in the Premier League, which should be enough to reach next season's Champions League. However, Pep Guardiola's men ...

Golf: When Lebanon Grows on the Greens of Ajman
Golf: When Lebanon Grows on the Greens of Ajman

The 2025 edition of the prestigious Cedar Cup of golf experienced memorable moments on the green courses of the Al-Zorak Club in Ajman (United Arab Emirates). For four days, this exceptional site, between the turquoise sea and lush palm groves, became the theater of an international competition organized in partnership between the Lebanese and ...

Spring Rally: Roger Feghali, Still the Boss
Spring Rally: Roger Feghali, Still the Boss

When the engines roared and the rain poured over the winding roads of Kesrouan and Jbeil, one name once again crushed the stopwatch: Roger Feghali.   The lord of Lebanese rallies, 16-time winner of the event, reminded the entire paddock that it’s not yet time to turn the page. With his loyal co-driver Joseph Matar, he led the way from the ...

Fulham End Liverpool Unbeaten League Run to Delay Title Party
Fulham End Liverpool Unbeaten League Run to Delay Title Party

Liverpool slumped to just their second Premier League defeat of the season as Fulham struck three times in 14 first-half minutes to boost their own European ambitions with a 3-2 win on Sunday. Arsenal's 1-1 draw at Everton on Saturday left Liverpool needing just 11 points from their final eight games to secure a record-equalling 20th English ...

Basketball: Sagesse Fails at the Foot of the 'Lighthouse'
Basketball: Sagesse Fails at the Foot of the 'Lighthouse'

In a Saeb Salam Arena in fusion, in the heart of Manara–this mythical “lighthouse” of Lebanese basketball–Sagesse almost signed the heist of the century. For three and a half quarters, Jad El Hajj's men laid down the law. Solid, disciplined, transcended by a blazing Zac Lofton (39 points), the Greens dominated an unrecognizable Al Riyadi, ...

Verstappen Wins Japanese GP to Close Championship Gap on Norris
Verstappen Wins Japanese GP to Close Championship Gap on Norris

Four-time world champion Max Verstappen led from pole to chequered flag to win the Japanese Grand Prix on Sunday, his first victory of the 2025 season, with McLaren's Lando Norris second. The Dutch Red Bull driver crossed the finish line almost 1.5 seconds in front of Briton Norris, who held off his McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri of Australia in ...

PSG Win 13th French Title Ahead of  Aston Villa Champions League Clash
PSG Win 13th French Title Ahead of Aston Villa Champions League Clash

Paris Saint-Germain clinched the Ligue 1 title on Saturday with a 1-0 win at home against Angers as they prepare for a Champions League quarter-final showdown with Aston Villa. PSG needed just a draw in front of their own fans to be confirmed as champions again, having started the day a huge 21 points clear of nearest challengers Monaco with ...

Alpine Skiing: Sara Zeidan Carves Her Bronze Trail on the Greek Slopes
Alpine Skiing: Sara Zeidan Carves Her Bronze Trail on the Greek Slopes

She planted her poles, cut the turns, swallowed the gates… and, above all, raised the Lebanese flag high on a European podium. Lebanese skier Sara Zeidan, a pure product of the legendary Club Faraya Mzaar, struck hard on the international scene by offering herself a superb bronze medal during the International Alpine Skiing Championships ...