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Basketball: Lebanon Weathers the Australian Storm and Turns to the Philippines
Basketball: Lebanon Weathers the Australian Storm and Turns to the Philippines

Against an Australian side in full steamroller mode, the challenge proved too steep. On Monday night at the Shenzhen Sports Center, Lebanon suffered a heavy defeat (113–34) at the hands of one of the tournament’s top contenders. It was a crushing, unequivocal loss – but not a shameful one. In Division A, the journey is also about learning… ...

Barca Sign Young Copenhagen Winger Bardghji
Barca Sign Young Copenhagen Winger Bardghji

Barcelona have signed right winger Roony Bardghji from FC Copenhagen, the La Liga champions said Monday. "The winger has signed for the next four seasons, until June 30, 2029," said Barca in a statement, without specifying the cost of the deal. The 19-year-old joined for around 2.5 million euros ($3 million) according to reports in Spanish ...

Football: Al-Ansar Dominates the Season and Wins Its 15th Title
Football: Al-Ansar Dominates the Season and Wins Its 15th Title

Buoyed by their fans and an experienced squad, Al-Ansar did not falter. The first goal came in the 40th minute, scored by Algerian Hicham Khalfallah, who was well served by an inspired backheel from Palestinian Mohammad Habbous. In the second half, captain Hassan Maatouk sealed the match with a powerful strike (61') after receiving a brilliant ...

Palmer Stars as Chelsea Stun PSG to Win Club World Cup Final
Palmer Stars as Chelsea Stun PSG to Win Club World Cup Final

Cole Palmer scored two goals and made another as Chelsea stunned Paris Saint-Germain in the final of the Club World Cup on Sunday, beating the European champions 3-0 before lifting the trophy alongside US President Donald Trump. PSG were the favorites after coming to the United States fresh from winning the Champions League and having destroyed ...

Sinner Gains Alcaraz Revenge as He Wins First Wimbledon Cup
Sinner Gains Alcaraz Revenge as He Wins First Wimbledon Cup

Jannik Sinner downed defending champion Carlos Alcaraz 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 on Sunday to win his first Wimbledon title, gaining sweet revenge for his painful defeat in the French Open final. The world number one is the first Italian to win at the All England Club and now has four Grand Slams to his name at the age of 23. Sinner stayed ice cool ...

Messi at the Double Again to Lift Inter Miami Over Nashville
Messi at the Double Again to Lift Inter Miami Over Nashville

Lionel Messi continued his historic Major League Soccer scoring run Saturday, netting two goals for the fifth game in a row to lift Inter Miami to a 2-1 victory over Nashville. Just days after he became the first player to score multiple goals in four straight MLS matches, Messi did it again as Miami continued their climb up the Eastern ...

 Basketball – Women’s Asia Cup: Lebanon Close to Pulling Off Upset Against Japan
Basketball – Women’s Asia Cup: Lebanon Close to Pulling Off Upset Against Japan

They made a major Asian basketball powerhouse doubt itself right until the final buzzer. On Sunday, at the Shenzhen Sports Center, the Lebanese team delivered a top-level performance against Japan, the reigning vice-champions, falling short by just four points (72–68) in a thrilling opening match of the FIBA Women’s Asia Cup 2025. Facing an ...

Chelsea Out to Stop PSG Completing Clean Sweep in Club World Cup Final
Chelsea Out to Stop PSG Completing Clean Sweep in Club World Cup Final

Chelsea must somehow try to stop an irresistible Paris Saint-Germain side from adding the Club World Cup trophy to their UEFA Champions League title as the final of the first edition of FIFA's expanded competition takes place on Sunday. PSG travelled to the United States fresh from becoming European champions with a stunning 5-0 demolition of ...

Swiatek Destroys Anisimova 6-0, 6-0 to Win First Wimbledon Title
Swiatek Destroys Anisimova 6-0, 6-0 to Win First Wimbledon Title

Iga Swiatek demolished Amanda Anisimova 6-0, 6-0 in the most one-sided women's Wimbledon final for 114 years to win her sixth Grand Slam title. The Polish eighth seed was in charge from the first point and wrapped up victory in just 57 minutes in a brutal display of precision hitting on Centre Court. It is the first time a woman has won a final ...

Liverpool to Retire Diogo Jota’s Number 20 Shirt
Liverpool to Retire Diogo Jota’s Number 20 Shirt

Liverpool are to retire Diogo Jota's number 20 shirt in honour of the Portugal forward who was killed with his brother Andre Silva in a car crash this month. "After consultation with his wife, Rute, and family, the club can announce the squad number will be retired in honour and memory of Diogo across all levels, including LFC Women and Academy," ...

Riyadi Asserts Its Dominance Over Lebanese Basketball
Riyadi Asserts Its Dominance Over Lebanese Basketball

In a packed Manara arena, Riyadi ended all suspense. After a balanced start and a slight lead for the Greens, the Yellows accelerated in the second quarter and never looked back.   Mastery in Yellow   By halftime, the game was nearly sealed (57-43). The third quarter only confirmed the trend (73-51). Solid, focused, and dominant, Ahmad ...