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Hady Habib: “My Success Is Lebanon’s Success”
Hady Habib: “My Success Is Lebanon’s Success”

This is Beirut had the pleasure of meeting Hady Habib, the "hero of Melbourne," the first Lebanese player to win a match in a Grand Slam Tournament. In an exclusive interview, he reflects on his historic journey at the Australian Open, his preparation for upcoming challenges like the Davis Cup, and his dream of growing tennis in Lebanon. With ...

Career-High 54 for Gilgeous-Alexander as Thunder Roll Pacers
Career-High 54 for Gilgeous-Alexander as Thunder Roll Pacers

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander erupted for a career-high 54 points as the Oklahoma City Thunder overpowered the Utah Jazz 123-114 on Wednesday. Gilgeous-Alexander bagged the first 50-point game of his career with a dazzling all-round performance that included eight rebounds, five assists, three steals and two blocks. The virtuoso display from a player ...

PSG Sink Man City With Stunning Champions League Comeback
PSG Sink Man City With Stunning Champions League Comeback

Paris Saint-Germain produced a stunning second-half fightback as they recovered from two goals down to beat Manchester City 4-2 in a Champions League thriller on Wednesday, a result which leaves Pep Guardiola's side still at risk of an early exit. All the goals came in the second half on a wet night at the Parc des Princes, with Jack Grealish and ...

Guardiola Seeks to Take Pressure Off Man City Before PSG Champions League Clash
Guardiola Seeks to Take Pressure Off Man City Before PSG Champions League Clash

Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola sought to take some of the pressure off his side coming into Wednesday's crunch Champions League clash with Paris Saint-Germain, playing down the possible impact of a defeat in the French capital. The Premier League champions are 22nd in the 36-team standings with eight points from six games, having picked up ...

The Dakar Rally Under Lebanon’s Banner: Rafic Eid Leads Middle Eastern Drivers
The Dakar Rally Under Lebanon’s Banner: Rafic Eid Leads Middle Eastern Drivers

The international Lebanese driver Rafic Eid successfully overcame all obstacles encountered during the famous Dakar Rally, crossing the finish line in first place among Middle Eastern drivers. He also secured the 9th place in the veterans' category and ranked 58th among the 148 participating riders in the rally. A Race Filled with Hurdles During ...

Hamilton Begins New Chapter at Ferrari
Hamilton Begins New Chapter at Ferrari

Seven-time Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton took his first steps as a Ferrari driver on Monday and expressed his delight at joining the iconic team. The 40-year-old shocked the paddock last February when he announced that after 12 successful years with Mercedes, he was departing for Ferrari. "Today we start a new chapter in the history of ...

Triple-Doubles For Jokic and James Fuel Lopsided NBA Wins
Triple-Doubles For Jokic and James Fuel Lopsided NBA Wins

Nikola Jokic delivered his fourth straight triple-double on Tuesday, a league-leading 19th of the season, to propel the Denver Nuggets to a 144-109 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers. The Serbian star, who claimed a third NBA Most Valuable Player award last season, again made it look effortless, scoring 27 points with 13 rebounds and 10 ...

Ageless Djokovic Tames Alcaraz To Set Up Melbourne Semi With Zverev
Ageless Djokovic Tames Alcaraz To Set Up Melbourne Semi With Zverev

Novak Djokovic on Tuesday won a generational clash against Carlos Alcaraz at the Australian Open that he said was worthy of the final to close in on a record 25th Grand Slam title with Alexander Zverev next up in the last four. The 37-year-old Serb outlasted the Spaniard, 16 years his junior, 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 6-4 despite having his left thigh ...

From Melbourne to Beirut: Hady Habib Rewrites Lebanese Tennis History
From Melbourne to Beirut: Hady Habib Rewrites Lebanese Tennis History

On Tuesday, Beirut once again celebrated the exploits of Hady Habib, national hero and now figurehead of Lebanese tennis. A few hours ago, the Lebanese player arrived at Beirut International Airport, where he was welcomed like a true champion by a jubilant crowd. The Lebanese Tennis Federation, headed by Alain Sayegh, had prepared a solemn ...

Will Camille Chamoun Stadium Host Games Again This Year?
Will Camille Chamoun Stadium Host Games Again This Year?

Renovating the Camille Chamoun Sports City Stadium was once estimated at $64 million. However, with limited funding, the Ministry of Sports began essential renovations.