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Formula One Great Hamilton 'Invigorated' by Ferrari Move Ahead of New Season

This is Beirut 19/02 10:35 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

Formula One Lewis Hamilton Max Verstappen

Lewis Hamilton said he felt "invigorated" and "full of life" following a move to Ferrari as his new car was unveiled in front of some 15,000 raucous fans during the 2025 Formula One season launch at London's O2 Arena on Tuesday. Seven-time world champion Hamilton has left Mercedes after 12 seasons to join the Italian giants for the upcoming ...

Benfica Hold off Monaco to Reach Champions League Last 16

This is Beirut 19/02 09:35 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

Benfica Monaco Champions League

Benfica snatched a nailbiting 3-3 draw against Monaco on Tuesday to reach the Champions League last 16 with a 4-3 aggregate victory in the play-off round. Monaco twice led on the night and came close to forcing extra-time but Orkun Kokcu's 84th minute equaliser helped Benfica scrape through in Lisbon, with Barcelona or Liverpool awaiting in the ...

Football – Friendly: Lebanon Stumbles Against Myanmar

Makram Haddad 18/02 20:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Lebanon Football Myanmar

The Lebanese team’s journey in Nepalese territory began with disappointment. In the opening match of the friendly tournament organized by the Nepalese Football Federation, the Lebanese women were defeated 1-3 by a more efficient Myanmar team on the pitch of Dasarath Rangasala Stadium in Kathmandu. A Promising Start, but a Lack of Finishing The ...

Russell has 'No Concerns' Over Verstappen After Abu Dhabi Row

This is Beirut 18/02 19:50 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Formula One George Russell Max Verstappen

George Russell insisted he had "no concerns" about world champion Max Verstappen heading into the new Formula One campaign despite their furious row during last season's final race in Abu Dhabi. Russell accused Verstappen of blocking him dangerously during qualifying at the Qatar Grand Prix, a claim that resulted in a stewards' investigation and ...

Man City's Fresh Faces Offer Hope of Madrid Miracle

This is Beirut 18/02 13:55 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

Guardiola Manchester City Real Madrid

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola said his side has just a one percent chance of progressing to the Champions League last 16 against Real Madrid on Wednesday, but the English champions' new recruits could offer a lifeline. City blew a late 2-1 lead in the first leg of the play-off tie last week at home to lose 3-2 to the holders. That collapse ...

Lewandowski Lifts Barcelona Past Rayo and Into Liga Lead

This is Beirut 18/02 09:50 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

FC Barcelona Liga Real Madrid Atletico

Robert Lewandowski scored from the penalty spot as Barcelona scraped out a 1-0 home win over Rayo Vallecano on Monday to climb top of the Spanish Liga. Barcelona were seven points off first place three weeks ago but the two big Madrid clubs have suffered dips in form. Both drew their games 1-1 on Saturday playing with 10 men. Barcelona took ...

Curry, Tatum Shine as 'Team Shaq' Romps to All-Star Win

This is Beirut 17/02 12:15 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

NBA All-Star Stephen Curry Kevin Durant

Stephen Curry and Jayson Tatum combined for 27 points as Shaquille O'Neal's "Team Shaq" cruised to victory in the new-look NBA All-Star game in San Francisco on Sunday. Curry, playing on his home court at Golden State's Chase Center, reeled off a string of trademark three-pointers to help his star-studded line-up coast to a 41-25 victory over ...

Football: The Lebanese Women, Princesses of West Asia

Makram Haddad 17/02 09:50 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

Lebanon West Asia Football Champions

The young Cedars made a big statement! Lebanon U17 women's team claimed with style the fifth edition of the West Asian Cup, held at Prince Saud bin Jalawi Stadium in Dammam. In the final, the Lebanese players outclassed Syria 4-0, completing a flawless tournament and proving that they are indeed the regional benchmark. A Steamroller-like ...

Basketball - Doha Tournament: Lebanon Beat Qatar in Style

Makram Haddad 16/02 21:10 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Basket-ball Doha

The Cedars finish in style! After a tough start against Egypt, Lebanon has confirmed its resurgence with a second consecutive victory, this time at the expense of the host country, Qatar, narrowly defeated (72-69). In a thrilling encounter where every possession mattered, Lebanon showed character and composure to secure an invaluable win. A ...

Tottenham Beat Man Utd in Battle of Premier League Strugglers

This is Beirut 16/02 20:40 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Premier League Football Manchester United

Tottenham won the battle of the Premier League's underachievers 1-0 on Sunday to inflict another dismal result on Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim. James Maddison scored the only goal on 13 minutes as Spurs moved above United in the table into 12th thanks to a third win over the Red Devils this season. Victory eased the pressure on under-fire ...

Diaz Ends Goal Drought as Liverpool Move Seven Points Clear

This is Beirut 16/02 19:10 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Football Premier League Liverpool

Liverpool moved seven points clear at the top of the Premier League as Luis Diaz ended his goal drought to spark a tense 2-1 win against struggling Wolves on Sunday. Arne Slot's side got back on track after an unexpectedly poor week thanks to Diaz's first goal in 2025 and yet another Mohamed Salah strike. Diaz opened the scoring early in the ...

Kiplimo Smashes World Half-Marathon Record

This is Beirut 16/02 13:55 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

Marathon Record

Uganda’s Jacob Kiplimo became the first person to break the 57-minute barrier for the half-marathon as he set a stunning new world record of 56 minutes 42 seconds in Barcelona on Sunday. The 24-year-old two-time world cross-country champion, who held the half-marathon record between 2021 and 2024, reclaimed the record by slashing 48sec off the ...