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Basketball-Intercontinental Cup: Al-Riyadi Lose to Fundación Unicaja
Basketball-Intercontinental Cup: Al-Riyadi Lose to Fundación Unicaja

  Al-Riyadi suffered a heavy defeat in their Intercontinental Cup opener against the Spanish team Fundación Unicaja de Malaga (96-59). Al-Riyadi coach Ahmad Farran chose Karim Zeinoun, Hayk Gyokchyan, Wael Arakji, Manny Harris, and Elmedin Kikanovic as his starting five. Karim Zeinoun gave the illusion of opening the scoring for his team, ...

Davis Cup: Lebanon Takes on South Africa This Weekend
Davis Cup: Lebanon Takes on South Africa This Weekend

The draw for the Davis Cup World Group II match between Lebanon and South Africa took place at noon on Friday. The match will be played on the main court of the Palm Hills Sports Club in Cairo, Egypt, on a clay surface. Lebanon seems to have a great chance of winning against the South African team, especially after Benjamin Hassan and Hady ...

Tennis: Lebanon to the Asian Championships
Tennis: Lebanon to the Asian Championships

The Lebanese women's tennis team (U12 age group) will participate in the Asian Championships hosted by Kazakhstan from September 16 to 22. The Lebanese delegation consists of Georgian coach Giorgi Khrikatzi and players Maria Hashash, Nour Khater, and Noa Bashour. The Lebanese team had previously qualified for the Asian Championship after winning ...

Leclerc Crashes as Verstappen Heads Opening Practice in Azerbaijan
Leclerc Crashes as Verstappen Heads Opening Practice in Azerbaijan

Max Verstappen topped the times for Red Bull ahead of Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton in Friday's crash-marred opening free practice at this weekend's Azerbaijan Grand Prix. The three-time world champion and series leader clocked a best lap in one minute and 45.546 seconds in the final seconds of a stop-start-stop session of frequent interruptions on a ...

Asenal Depleted for Tottenham Trip, Ten Hag Under Scrutiny at Southampton
Asenal Depleted for Tottenham Trip, Ten Hag Under Scrutiny at Southampton

An under-strength Arsenal face a huge test of their Premier League title credentials at rivals Tottenham, while Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag desperately needs a response from his side at Southampton. AFP Sports looks at the pick of the action as the English top-flight returns from an international break this weekend: Can Arsenal ...

‘Impressive’ Germany Sweep Past Chile in Davis Cup
‘Impressive’ Germany Sweep Past Chile in Davis Cup

Germany swept past Chile to keep their perfect record after two ties in the Davis Cup group stage finals on Thursday with wins also for Canada, Australia and the Netherlands. Despite the absence of their top four players, including world number two Alexander Zverev, the Germans dominated their Group C tie 3-0 in Zhuhai, China. The group also ...

Arteta Agrees New Arsenal Deal
Arteta Agrees New Arsenal Deal

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has signed a new long-term contract at the Emirates Stadium, the Premier League title chasers announced on Thursday. The Gunners said in a statement that the 42-year-old Spaniard, who has reportedly agreed to a three-year deal, "has been a key figure in re-establishing us as a force back at the top of English and ...

Basketball: Sagesse Ready to Shine at Al Wahda 2024 Tournament
Basketball: Sagesse Ready to Shine at Al Wahda 2024 Tournament

Al Wahda 2024 friendly international basketball tournament will be held in Abu Dhabi at the Mubadala Arena from September 19 to 25. The tournament will bring together eight teams, including four national league champions: Al Wahda (Emirates), Sagesse (Lebanon), Kuwait SC (Kuwait), Ittihad Alexandria (Egypt), FUS Rabat (Morocco), Al Bashaer ...

F1: Verstappen, Red Bull Seek to Bounce Back in Baku
F1: Verstappen, Red Bull Seek to Bounce Back in Baku

Max Verstappen will look for an improved personal and team performance this weekend when Red Bull seek to stop the rot and stay on top in the Formula One title race at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. After a run of six races without a win that has coincided with the revival of his rivals, the Dutchman arrives in Baku with a 62-point lead in the ...

Easy Victory for Spain and USA in the Davis Cup
Easy Victory for Spain and USA in the Davis Cup

Carlos Alcaraz returned to action after his shocking US Open loss to help Spain get off to a winning start in the Davis Cup on Wednesday. The 21-year-old French Open and Wimbledon winner was knocked out of the Flushing Meadows Grand Slam in the second round last month. With time on his hands, he made an impromptu trip to Monza to watch the ...

Christopher Feghali Signs with Red Bull Racing Academy
Christopher Feghali Signs with Red Bull Racing Academy

Christopher Feghali has officially signed with the Red Bull Racing Academy, marking a significant step in his career as a young automotive sports talent. He will soon make his debut in F4, an exciting opportunity for the 15-year-old Lebanese driver.

Lebanon's Water Polo Championship Kicks Off on Thursday
Lebanon's Water Polo Championship Kicks Off on Thursday

The Lebanese Swimming Federation is organizing the Lebanese men's water polo championship on September 12th, 13th, and 14th at the "Safra Marine" complex. The draw took place in the presence of the technical committee president, members, and representatives of the participating clubs. The championship schedule, as communicated by the Federation's ...