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Football: Lebanon Cracks at the End of the Match Against Tanzania

Makram Haddad 01/04 14:35 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

The Lebanese U18 women's national team began its journey in the UEFA friendly tournament with a narrow defeat against Tanzania (0-1) on Monday, on the pitch of the Hasan Doğan sports complex in Istanbul. The only goal of the match was scored in the 85th minute by Winfrida Gerald, whose low shot found the bottom right corner of the Lebanese net, ...

Celtics, Thunder Power Toward NBA Playoffs, Lakers Shoot Down Rockets

This is Beirut 01/04 09:55 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Los Angeles NBA

Veteran Al Horford turned back the clock to help the NBA champion Boston Celtics notch a ninth straight victory and nab a franchise first with a 117-103 win over the Grizzlies in Memphis on Monday. Horford, 38, led the Celtics scoring with 26 points off the bench. Jayson Tatum added 25 points and 14 rebounds and the Celtics defense stymied the ...

Mbappe Can Be Real Madrid 'Legend' Like Ronaldo (Ancelotti)

This is Beirut 31/03 19:35 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Kylian Mbappé Real Madrid Legend Ancelotti Cristiano Ronaldo

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said Monday superstar striker Kylian Mbappe is capable of becoming a legend at the club like all-time top goalscorer Cristiano Ronaldo. Mbappe idolized Ronaldo while growing up and, after joining Madrid from Paris Saint-Germain last summer, has equalled the Portuguese striker's tally of 33 goals in his first ...

Mensik Shocks Djokovic to Win Miami Open

This is Beirut 31/03 13:55 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

Tennis Novak Djokovic

Czech teenager Jakub Mensik upset Novak Djokovic 7-6 (7/4), 7-6 (7/4) to win the Miami Open at Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday, denying the Serb his 100th career title. The 19-year-old, ranked 54th in the world, claimed his first title on the ATP Tour with an outstanding display of powerful tennis. The final was delayed by almost six hours due to ...

Football – Lebanon: Al-Ansar and Safa Keep Going, Nejmeh Sinks

Makram Haddad 31/03 09:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Lebanon Football Ansar Nejmeh Ahed

The 11th matchday of the Lebanese football championship brought its share of confirmations and surprises. Al-Ansar and Safa continue their charge at the top, while Nejmeh falls against a realistic Al-Bourj. At the bottom of the table, the battle for survival intensifies. Al-Ansar Imperial Undisputed leader, Al-Ansar did not tremble on Shabab ...

Barca Restore Liga Lead in Girona Romp

This is Beirut 30/03 21:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Football Liga Barça

Robert Lewandowski bagged a brace as Barcelona eased to a 4-1 victory over Girona to move three points clear at the top of La Liga on Sunday. After second-placed Real Madrid pulled level on points with them on Saturday after beating Leganes, Hansi Flick's side restored their advantage at the Olympic Stadium. Lewandowski responded to Madrid ...

Celtics and Thunder Roll on, Lakers Top Memphis in Playoff Push

This is Beirut 30/03 17:55 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Basket-ball Celtics Lakers

The NBA champion Boston Celtics and Western Conference leaders Oklahoma City continued their march to the playoffs on Saturday as the Los Angeles Lakers bounced back with a win over the Memphis Grizzlies. Jayson Tatum scored 29 points with 10 rebounds and eight assists to propel the Celtics to their eighth straight victory, 121-111 over the Spurs ...

Beirut Club Strikes Hard, Al Riyadi Falls, Sagesse at the Top

Makram Haddad 30/03 11:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Basket-ball Riyadi Beirut Club La Sagesse

A plot twist in the Lebanese basketball championship! In an electric atmosphere at Saeb Salam, Beirut Club made a big impact by defeating Al Riyadi (92-86) on their home court, ending the invincibility of the defending champion. This massive achievement completely reignites the race to the top. With this victory, the seventh in a row, Beirut Club ...

Beirut Ends Al Riyadi’s Unbeaten Streak

Hala Abdallah 30/03 10:20 - Reading : less than a minute

Beirut Al Riyadi basketball Lebanese league sports

Beirut secures a hard-fought 92-86 win over Al Riyadi, ending their unbeaten streak.

Mbappe Fires Real Madrid Level With Barca as Atletico Bid Crumbles

This is Beirut 30/03 08:50 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Football Liga Barça Atlético Real Madrid

Kylian Mbappe struck twice as Real Madrid came from behind to beat Leganes 3-2 on Saturday, pulling level on points with La Liga leaders Barcelona. Carlo Ancelotti's side won an entertaining game at the Santiago Bernabeu to put pressure on their bitter rivals, who host Girona in a Catalan derby on Sunday. Mbappe put Los Blancos ahead from the ...

Atletico Title Hopes Evaporate in Liga Draw With Espanyol

This is Beirut 29/03 20:15 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Football Liga Atlético

Atletico Madrid's slim Spanish title hopes faded further with a disappointing 1-1 draw at Espanyol on Saturday in La Liga. Javi Puado earned the Catalan side a point with a penalty after Cesar Azpilicueta put the visitors ahead, leaving the Rojiblancos six points behind league leaders Barcelona despite having played an extra match. Barcelona ...

Djokovic to Face Mensik With 100th Title Within Reach

This is Beirut 29/03 16:05 - Reading : 4 minute(s)