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Kfarshima Women’s Volleyball Team Earns First-Ever D1 Spot

Hala Abdallah 03/06 15:45 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

Volleyball sports Kfarshima Adab and Riyada women

In a landmark achievement for women’s volleyball in Lebanon, Adab and Riyada Club of Kfarshima has earned its first-ever promotion to Division 1, marking a turning point for a young and determined team that defied the odds to rise through the ranks. After finishing second in its category with three wins and just one loss, the team secured its ...

InterviewsSpain's Le Normand Has 'No Resentment' Ahead of France Clash

This is Beirut 03/06 15:05 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

Le Normand Spain France Nations League

Spain defender Robin Le Normand bears "no resentment" towards France, he explained before a Nations League semi-final clash against the country of his birth on Thursday. The 28-year-old Atletico Madrid centre-back, born in the Brittany region of France, obtained Spanish nationality in May 2023 and has gone on to become a regular for La ...

Djokovic, Sinner Into French Open Quarters as No.361 Boisson Springs Upset

This is Beirut 03/06 11:45 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

Roland Garros Bublik Djokovic Sinner

Novak Djokovic sailed into a record 19th French Open quarter-final on Monday, while world number one Jannik Sinner dismantled Andrey Rublev in straight sets. World number 361 Lois Boisson knocked out women's third seed Jessica Pegula to become the first home quarter-finalist at Roland Garros since 2017. The 38-year-old Djokovic dusted aside ...

Swimming: Lebanon Wins Gold in Geneva

Makram Haddad 03/06 10:05 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Pro swim lebanon Swimming Geneva

Proswim, the wave that sweeps everything away. The protégés of national coach Mohammad Sakr shone brightly at the Swan Oberson International Meet in Geneva. Facing stiff competition, the young Lebanese athletes won 16 medals, including six gold, eight silver, and two bronze. This was not just a preparatory competition. The Geneva pool welcomed ...

Djokovic Into French Open Quarters as No.361 Boisson Springs Upset

This is Beirut 02/06 21:20 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

Tennis ATP Roland-Garros Novak Djokovic

Novak Djokovic sailed into a record 19th French Open quarter-final on Monday as world number 361 Lois Boisson knocked out third seed Jessica Pegula to become the first home quarter-finalist at Roland Garros since 2017. The 38-year-old Djokovic dusted aside Britain's Cameron Norrie in straight sets, his 6-2, 6-3, 6-2 victory on Court Philippe ...

Ice Hockey: Lebanese Women’s Team Wins Bronze at Dream Nations Cup

Makram Haddad 02/06 16:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

lebanon Canada Hockey

Bronzed and Proud Lebanon now has its place on the global hockey map. At the 2025 Dream Nations Cup, held in New Jersey from May 28 to June 1, the Lebanese women made a powerful statement. A 4–2 victory over Puerto Rico in the placement match – powered by a blazing-hot Stephanie Sabaliauskas, who was named MVP of the game – sealed the ...

Alcaraz, Swiatek Pass Tough French Open Tests

This is Beirut 02/06 13:55 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

Carlos Alcaraz Tennis ATP Roland-Garros

Carlos Alcaraz fought past American Ben Shelton in a tight four-set match to reach the French Open quarter-finals on Sunday, while Iga Swiatek staged a comeback to defeat Elena Rybakina and keep her bid for a fourth straight title alive. Reigning champion Alcaraz clinched a 7-6 (10/8), 6-3, 4-6, 6-4 victory after three hours and 19 minutes on ...

Basketball: Riyadi Dominates Beirut Club and Claims the “Regular Season” Throne

Makram Haddad 02/06 09:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Basket-ball Riyadi La Sagesse

A yellow hurricane swept through the Chiyah arena. Led by a bulldozing Thon Maker and a dazzling playmaking display from Wael Arakji, Ahmad Farran’s squad delivered a top-level team performance to overpower a Beirut Club that looked out of sorts and overwhelmed. Final score: 110–72, giving Riyadi a solid grip on first place going into the ...

“Proud” Piastri Extends Championship Lead with Spanish GP Victory

This is Beirut 01/06 20:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

F1 Lando Norris Ferrari Max Verstappen Formule 1

Oscar Piastri drove with exemplary calm and control in a torrid race on Sunday to beat rival and team-mate Lando Norris as McLaren claimed a first Spanish Grand Prix victory since 2005 with a resounding 1-2 triumph. The 24-year-old Australian came home 2.4 seconds clear of Norris to extend his lead in the drivers’ championship to 10 points with ...

Djokovic and Sinner Flex Muscles to Reach French Open Last 16

This is Beirut 01/06 17:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Tennis Roland-Garros ATP Jannik Sinner Novak Djokovic

Novak Djokovic and Jannik Sinner flexed their muscles on Saturday, powering into the fourth round of the French Open in straight sets, as Madison Keys saved three match points to advance alongside three other American women. Djokovic eased past Austrian qualifier Filip Misolic 6-3, 6-4, 6-2 on Court Philippe Chatrier to keep his quest for a ...

Pacers Beat Knicks to Set Up NBA Finals Clash with Thunder

This is Beirut 01/06 15:45 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

New York Basket-ball NBA

The Indiana Pacers, fueled by 31 points from Pascal Siakam and a 21-point double-double from Tyrese Haliburton, beat the New York Knicks 125-108 on Saturday to reach the NBA Finals for the first time since 2000. The Pacers used a big third quarter to break open a close game and kept the pressure on in the fourth period to win the best-of-seven ...

What They Said After PSG Beat Inter in the Champions League Final

This is Beirut 01/06 12:40 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Emmanuel Macron Football France PSG

Key quotes after Paris Saint-Germain's record 5-0 win over Inter Milan in the Champions League final in Munich on Saturday: "This means everything. It's my dream, it's our dream. It's incredible. The result is not by magic. I'm happy we did it like this, now going to celebrate." - PSG's Portuguese midfielder Vitinha summing up what the ...