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Rome Champion Alcaraz Expects French Open Threat From 'Insane' Sinner
Rome Champion Alcaraz Expects French Open Threat From 'Insane' Sinner

Carlos Alcaraz won the Italian Open on Sunday after beating Jannik Sinner in straight sets but expects his rival to be "really dangerous" at Roland Garros as he steps up his return from a three-month doping ban. Alcaraz fended off two set points late in the first set and then seized control in the tiebreak before pulling away for a 7-6 (7/5), 6-1 ...

Syria: The Equestrian World Freed from Assad's Grip
VideosSyria: The Equestrian World Freed from Assad's Grip

For years, horse-riding in Syria was not a sport open to all. It was a symbol of power, controlled by the Assad family, who decided who had the right to win.  

Villarreal Beat Barca to Secure Champions League Place
Villarreal Beat Barca to Secure Champions League Place

Villarreal qualified for next season's Champions League with an entertaining 3-2 win at newly crowned La Liga champions Barcelona on Sunday. Elsewhere Kylian Mbappe struck as Real Madrid won 2-0 at nine-man Sevilla, while Leganes gave themselves a chance of survival with a win at Las Palmas. Barcelona stars celebrated their 28th league title on ...

WASL: Al Riyadi on Top of Asia, Sagesse Grabs the Bronze
WASL: Al Riyadi on Top of Asia, Sagesse Grabs the Bronze

Gold for one, bronze for the other. While Al Riyadi steamrolled past Tabiat (104–77) to claim a second consecutive FIBA WASL crown, Sagesse managed to bounce back by overpowering Shabab Al Ahli (100–86) and secure a spot on the podium on Sunday night at Nouhad Naufal Stadium. Despite the heartbreak of losing their semifinal to Tabiat, ...

WASL: Al Riyadi Charges Toward Glory, Sagesse Bows Out
WASL: Al Riyadi Charges Toward Glory, Sagesse Bows Out

This Saturday in Zouk Mikael, the Lebanese crowd experienced a rollercoaster of emotions: Yellow euphoria in the afternoon, Green disappointment in the evening. Lebanese Teams on Two Speeds The FIBA WASL semi-finals have spoken: Al Riyadi booked another final by confidently defeating Shabab Al Ahli, while Sagesse, despite a fiery atmosphere, ...

Palace Stun Man City to Win FA Cup for First Time
Palace Stun Man City to Win FA Cup for First Time

Crystal Palace stunned Manchester City on Saturday to win the FA Cup for the first time as Eberechi Eze sealed a 1-0 victory that piled on the misery for Pep Guardiola's troubled side. Eze's early strike rocked City before Palace goalkeeper Dean Henderson saved Omar Marmoush's penalty late in the first half of a dramatic final at Wembley. While ...

Real Madrid Sign Bournemouth's Huijsen For £50 Million
Real Madrid Sign Bournemouth's Huijsen For £50 Million

Real Madrid signed Spain defender Dean Huijsen from Bournemouth on Saturday after agreeing to pay his £50 million ($59 million) release fee. The 20-year-old centre-back has impressed in his one season in the Premier League after joining the Cherries from Juventus in 2024 for £12.8 million. "Real Madrid and Bournemouth have reached a deal for ...

WASL: Riyadi and La Sagesse on the Doorstep of the Asian Dream
WASL: Riyadi and La Sagesse on the Doorstep of the Asian Dream

Lebanese basketball is once again on the rise. As the Final 8 of the FIBA West Asia Super League (WASL) 2025 enters its decisive stage this weekend, the two heavyweights of the local scene, Riyadi and La Sagesse, are getting ready for high-stakes semifinals on the court of the Nouhad Naufal Stadium in Zouk Mikaël.   The Yellows Want to Do It ...

NBA Champion Celtics Eliminated From Playoffs by Rampant Knicks
NBA Champion Celtics Eliminated From Playoffs by Rampant Knicks

The New York Knicks thrashed the Boston Celtics 119-81 to send the defending champions crashing out of the NBA playoffs on Friday. The Knicks booked their first Eastern Conference finals appearance in 25 years with a rampant display to complete a 4-2 series victory. Six Knicks players finished in double figures, with Jalen Brunson and OG Anunoby ...

Alcaraz Reaches Italian Open Final and Potential Sinner Showdown
Alcaraz Reaches Italian Open Final and Potential Sinner Showdown

Carlos Alcaraz set up a potential blockbuster Italian Open final with Jannik Sinner after coming through Friday's semi-final with home hope Lorenzo Musetti a straight-sets winner, 6-3, 7-6 (7/4). Four-time Grand Slam champion Alcaraz overcame Musetti and windy conditions in just over two hours to reach his fourth final of the season ahead of the ...

Football: Al-Ansar Still Leads, Safa Pushes, Racing Rushes Towards Safety
Football: Al-Ansar Still Leads, Safa Pushes, Racing Rushes Towards Safety

The sixth day of the Lebanese football championship play-offs sowed confusion both at the top and bottom of the table. Between title contenders stumbling and others hanging on, and a fierce battle to avoid relegation, the suspense remains intact with one matchday to go. Title Play-Offs: Al-Ansar Falters but Stays on Top, Safa Gets Back into ...