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Nkunku Hits Chelsea Hat-Trick, Man City Edge Into League Cup Last 16
Nkunku Hits Chelsea Hat-Trick, Man City Edge Into League Cup Last 16

Christopher Nkunku scored a hat-trick as Chelsea thrashed fourth tier Barrow 5-0 to reach the last 16 of the League Cup on Tuesday as a much-changed Manchester City edged out Watford 2-1. Nkunku now has six goals in seven appearances this season, but the Frenchman has still been unable to nail down a regular place in Enzo Maresca's side. Maresca ...

Mbappe Strikes Again as Madrid Hold Off Alaves
Mbappe Strikes Again as Madrid Hold Off Alaves

Kylian Mbappe struck for the fourth consecutive game as Real Madrid survived a late scare to beat Alaves 3-2 in La Liga on Tuesday. Real Madrid, second, cut the gap on Barcelona to one point before the leaders host Getafe on Wednesday. Madrid dismantled Alaves with goals from Lucas Vazquez, Mbappe and Rodrygo before a late salvo from the ...

Basketball – Abu Dhabi Tournament: Sagesse Narrowly Falls to Kuwait SC
Basketball – Abu Dhabi Tournament: Sagesse Narrowly Falls to Kuwait SC

In the Abu Dhabi friendly tournament, Sagesse delivered an impressive performance against Kuwait SC, narrowly losing 104-106 in the semi-finals after overtime. The game, which kept spectators on the edge of their seats, saw Sagesse dominate in the early stages, building a lead of up to 16 points in the second quarter. Unfortunately, Kuwait SC ...

Lebanon – Archery: The Winners of the 2024 Championship
Lebanon – Archery: The Winners of the 2024 Championship

The Lebanese Archery Federation organized the Lebanon Championship for the 2024 season at the Chabab Mar Elias club in the Karantina region. Among those present were the Vice President of the Lebanese Olympic Committee and Vice President of the European Federation, as well as the federation president, Jacques Tamer. The championship's appeals ...

US Open Champion Sabalenka Chases Year-end Number One Ranking

Aryna Sabalenka said Tuesday that she wants to cap off a stellar year by returning to the top of the world rankings. The world number two is the top seed at the China Open this week following the withdrawal of top-ranked Iga Swiatek, the defending champion, because of undisclosed "personal matters". Fresh from winning the US Open, Sabalenka can ...

Man City's Rodri 'Out For Season' After ACL Injury
Man City's Rodri 'Out For Season' After ACL Injury

Manchester City and Spain midfielder Rodri could miss the rest of the season due to an anterior cruciate ligament injury, according to reports in Spain on Monday. The 28-year-old limped off during City's 2-2 draw against Arsenal in the Premier League on Sunday after going down holding his right knee. ESPN and Spanish sports daily Marca reported ...

Munich Stars at Oktoberfest: Where Football Meets Tradition
Munich Stars at Oktoberfest: Where Football Meets Tradition

Harry Kane and his Bayern Munich teammates took a break from their football season to participate in a must-do tradition: the famous beer festival, Oktoberfest. Every year, the players of the Munich team attend this iconic event, blending festive spirit with Bavarian culture.

Barca Goalkeeper Ter Stegen to Undergo Knee Operation
Barca Goalkeeper Ter Stegen to Undergo Knee Operation

Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen will have surgery on a ruptured knee tendon, the Catalan club said Monday, with the club's captain potentially sidelined for the rest of the season. The 32-year-old German international was stretchered off after falling awkwardly during his team's 5-1 victory over Villarreal on Sunday. "(Ter Stegen) has ...

Lebanese Pickleball Championship Results
Lebanese Pickleball Championship Results

The Pickleball Committee organized the Lebanese Pickleball Championship in Ghazir. Here are the final results: Men's doubles : Samer Chammas and Dany Ghamra Saïd Tannir and Mohammed Tamim Juan Bakhos and Karl Boustani Women's doubles : Lina Batal and Carole Kanaan Abir Abi Younes and Michelle Jabbour Mirna Harb and Dania Beydoun Mixed ...

Behind the (Secret) Scenes of Lebanese Sports (17)
Behind the (Secret) Scenes of Lebanese Sports (17)

- The president of a well-known federation and his treasurer succeeded in removing the federation's general secretary from his post. They informed a president of an individual sports federation and a sports activist of their position. The activist was not satisfied with what he heard from the two officials. - A businessman from a large club in a ...

Barca Defeat Villarreal, Ter Stegen Injured, Atletico Draw at Rayo
Barca Defeat Villarreal, Ter Stegen Injured, Atletico Draw at Rayo

Robert Lewandowski and Raphinha struck twice each as La Liga leaders Barcelona romped to a 5-1 win at Villarreal on Sunday but were left fearing a "huge" knee injury to goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen. Atletico Madrid, fourth, were held to a 1-1 draw at city rivals Rayo Vallecano as Conor Gallagher netted his second goal for the ...

Stones Salvages Point for Man City Against 10-Man Arsenal
Stones Salvages Point for Man City Against 10-Man Arsenal

John Stones's 98th-minute equalizer salvaged a 2-2 draw for Manchester City against 10-man Arsenal in a bad-tempered clash between the two favorites for the Premier League title on Sunday. Arsenal played the entire second half a man down after Leandro Trossard was sent off, but were seconds away from inflicting City's first home defeat since ...