Djokovic Retires Hurt to Send Zverev Into Australian Open Final

This is Beirut 24/01 09:20 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

Australian Open Novak Djokovic Alexander Zverev

Novak Djokovic said Friday there was a chance he may have played his last Australian Open after retiring with a muscle tear in the semi-finals to leave his bid for a record 25th Grand Slam crown in tatters. The 37-year-old's upper left leg was again heavily taped after hurting it in the quarter-finals and the Serb called it quits after losing the ...

Man City Step Up Rebuild With Signing of Marmoush for £59 Million

This is Beirut 23/01 17:55 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

Omar Marmoush Manchester City Frankfurt

Manchester City on Thursday announced the signing of Eintracht Frankfurt forward Omar Marmoush, with Kyle Walker joining AC Milan on loan, as the club step up their rebuild during a disappointing season. Egypt forward Marmoush has signed a four-and-a-half-year contract with the Premier League champions for an initial fee of £59 million ($72.6 ...

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

Makram Haddad 23/01 16:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

Tennis Open d'Australie Australie Coupe Davis

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

This is Beirut 23/01 09:15 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Basket-ball NBA

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

This is Beirut 23/01 01:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

Football PSG Manchester City Ligue des champions

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

This is Beirut 22/01 18:25 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Champions League Guardiola

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

Makram Haddad 22/01 16:25 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Rafic Eid Rally Dakar Lebanon

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 ...

Explainer: The New Lebanese Basketball League Format

Hala Abdallah 22/01 16:15 - Reading : less than a minute

The Lebanese Basketball Federation introduced a new format for the LBL, setting the stage for an exciting season ahead.

Hamilton Begins New Chapter at Ferrari

This is Beirut 22/01 14:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

F1 Ferrari Hamilton

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

This is Beirut 22/01 12:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

NBA LeBron James Lakers

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

This is Beirut 22/01 09:45 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

Australian Open Novak Djokovic Carlos Alcaraz

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 ...

Barca Score Wild Benfica Comeback Victory, Reach Champions League Last 16

This is Beirut 22/01 09:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Champions League Barcelona Benfica

Raphinha struck a dramatic winner in stoppage time as Barcelona came from behind to beat Benfica 5-4 in a wild match on Tuesday and ensure direct qualification to the Champions League last 16. Benfica were leading 4-2 with under 15 minutes remaining but Barcelona mounted a stunning late comeback to stay three points behind leaders ...