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Barcelona Stumble to Frustrating Getafe Draw in Title Setback

This is Beirut 19/01 02:10 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Football Barça Liga Atlético Real Madrid

Barcelona could only muster a 1-1 draw at Getafe on Saturday in La Liga as they were unable to recover ground on the top two in the Spanish title race. Jules Kounde sent the visitors ahead early on but Mauro Arambarri levelled for Getafe in the first half and Barcelona could not break down Jose Bordalas' well-drilled side. The draw leaves the ...

Leganes Snap Liga Leaders Atletico’s Winning Streak

This is Beirut 18/01 20:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Football Liga Atlético

Antoine Griezmann missed a late penalty as La Liga leaders Atletico Madrid stumbled to a shock 1-0 defeat at Leganes on Saturday, ending a club record run of 15 consecutive victories. Matija Nastasic nodded Leganes ahead early in the second half, with Griezmann dragging a poor penalty wide in the final stages to consign Atletico to a second ...

Leaders Liverpool Strike Late as Nunez Sinks Brentford

This is Beirut 18/01 19:20 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Premier League Football Liverpool

Darwin Nunez struck twice in the final minutes as Liverpool got their Premier League title charge back on track with a dramatic 2-0 win against Brentford on Saturday. Arne Slot's side were in danger of enduring a third successive league draw after wasting a host of chances at the Gtech Community Stadium. Of all the candidates to end Liverpool's ...

Kluivert Hat-Trick Helps Bournemouth Snap Newcastle Streak

This is Beirut 18/01 17:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Football Premier League Newcastle Liverpool

Justin Kluivert's stunning hat-trick snapped Newcastle's winning streak in style as Bournemouth stormed into the Premier League's top six with a 4-1 win at St. James' Park on Saturday. The Magpies were looking to set a club record with a 10th consecutive victory in all competitions but were thoroughly outplayed by the Cherries, who are themselves ...

Veteran Monfils Stuns Fourth Seed Fritz at Australian Open

This is Beirut 18/01 09:05 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Tennis Open d'Australie Australie ATP

Gael Monfils said he was ready to "do some damage" after stunning fourth seed Taylor Fritz on Saturday to reach the last 16 at the Australian Open. The 38-year-old Frenchman fought back 3-6, 7-5, 7-6 (7/1), 6-4 to make the fourth round for a sixth time in his 19th Australian Open. He is the second-oldest man to reach the last 16 at Melbourne ...

Skiers from Lebanese Universities Take on the Italian Slopes

Pierre Daccache 17/01 18:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Lebanon Italy Ski

Until January 23, the 2025 Winter Universiade organized by the International University Sports Federation (FISU) is taking place in Italy, with the Lebanese delegation participating with an ambitious and diverse team. The Lebanese athletes are mainly competing in skiing events. The races will take place across six different venues: Turin, ...

Fired-Up Djokovic Sends Melbourne Warning, Osaka Bows Out Injured

This is Beirut 17/01 18:20 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

Australian Open Djokovic

A "very hot-headed" Novak Djokovic produced a vintage display to join Carlos Alcaraz and Alexander Zverev in the Australian Open last 16 on Friday, but Naomi Osaka's bid for a third Melbourne crown is over with injury. Also on day six, women's defending champion Aryna Sabalenka "pushed to the limit" to set up an intriguing showdown with teenage ...

Haaland Signs New Man City Deal Until 2034

This is Beirut 17/01 12:05 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Manchester City Haaland

Erling Haaland has signed a new 9.5-year deal at Manchester City that will keep him at the Etihad until 2034, the Premier League champions announced on Friday. The 24-year-old striker's existing contract was due to expire in June 2027 but he has now committed his future to the club for the next decade. The deal is the longest in the Premier ...

Endrick Extra-Time Brace Helps Real Madrid Past Celta in Copa del Rey

This is Beirut 17/01 09:50 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

Real Madrid Copa del Rey Spain Celta Vigo

Real Madrid threw away a two-goal lead but eventually triumphed 5-2 after extra time against Celta Vigo on Thursday to reach the Copa del Rey quarter-finals, with youngster Endrick netting twice. On the back of a humiliating 5-2 Clasico defeat of their own by Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup last weekend, Madrid seemed to be heading for a ...

Lebanese Basketball Legend Fadi al-Khatib Inducted into FIBA Hall of Fame

Pierre Daccache 16/01 18:20 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

Lebanon Basketball Fadi el-Khatib FIBA

Basketball celebrates a momentous occasion with the induction of Lebanese sports icon Fadi al-Khatib into the prestigious FIBA Hall of Fame Class of 2025. This honor consecrates an exceptional career marked by individual and collective achievements, while underlining the profound impact of “the Tiger” on international and Lebanese ...

Sinner Drops Rare Set En Route to Australian Open Third Round

This is Beirut 16/01 14:45 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

USA Tennis Open d'Australie Jannik Sinner

World number one Jannik Sinner dropped a set for the first time in 14 matches on Thursday before surging back to keep his Australian Open title defence on track. The Italian top seed had no answers at the start against Australian wildcard Tristan Schoolkate, ranked 173, but found his groove to win 4-6, 6-4, 6-1, 6-3 on centre court. It was his ...

Raptors Upset Celtics, Rockets Rout Nuggets

This is Beirut 16/01 12:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

USA Basket-ball NBA Celtics

R.J. Barrett scored 22 points as the lowly Toronto Raptors turned the tables on the Boston Celtics with a dominant 110-97 victory over the reigning NBA champions on Wednesday. The Raptors, who are languishing three places off the bottom of the Eastern Conference, grabbed only their 10th win of the season after stifling Boston's offense at the ...