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Russell Takes Pole Position for Singapore Grand Prix as McLaren Struggle

This is Beirut 04/10 18:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

George Russell in a Mercedes took pole position Saturday for the Singapore Grand Prix ahead of Red Bull's Max Verstappen, as McLaren were outpaced around the Marina Bay Circuit. Championship leader Oscar Piastri will start on the second row after coming third while his McLaren teammate Lando Norris was only fifth. Russell set a blistering lap of ...

Anisimova Thrashes Gauff in 58 Minutes to Make China Open Final

This is Beirut 04/10 13:10 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

USA Tennis ATP

US Open runner-up Amanda Anisimova crushed defending champion Coco Gauff in just 58 minutes on Saturday to reach her first China Open final. The third seed thrashed second-seeded fellow American Gauff 6-1, 6-2 in Beijing. Anisimova plays either fifth seed Jessica Pegula, also of the United States, or 26th-seeded Linda Noskova of the Czech ...

Abu Dhabi 2025: Riyadi Overturns Champville and Heads to the Final

Makram Haddad 04/10 09:35 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

United Arab Emirates Basket-ball Riyadi

At the Abu Dhabi International Basketball Championship, the Lebanese derby lived up to expectations in the semifinal: Riyadi dominated Champville 97–83 after a one-sided finish. Earlier in the tournament, Riyadi had cruised through the group stage against Al Dhafra (114–81) and TNT (94–53), while Champville impressed with a blowout against ...

Piastri Sets Pace in Chaotic Singapore Second Practice

This is Beirut 03/10 22:05 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Formula One F1 Lando Norris Max Verstappen

Championship leader Oscar Piastri went fastest Friday in a chaotic second practice session for the Singapore Grand Prix punctuated by two crashes, red flags and a bizarre pit lane shunt. Piastri sped round in 1min 30.714sec, 0.132sec ahead of RB's Isack Hadjar with Max Verstappen's Red Bull third just 0.11sec further back. It was a return to ...

“Suffering” Djokovic Fights Past Cilic in Shanghai Opener

This is Beirut 03/10 16:15 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Tennis ATP Novak Djokovic Carlos Alcaraz

Novak Djokovic said he had to "fire up all engines" as he overcame a stodgy first set to reach the third round of the Shanghai Masters on Friday, beating fellow veteran Marin Cilic 7-6 (7/2), 6-4. The 38-year-old Serb is aiming for a record-extending fifth title in Shanghai, where he was greeted by rapturous cheers as he entered a stadium packed ...

FIFA Unveils Trionda, the Official Ball of the 2026 World Cup

This is Beirut 03/10 14:05 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

New York United States Football

FIFA has unveiled the official match ball for the 2026 World Cup, combining high-tech refinements and design details celebrating the three co-host countries -- the United States, Mexico and Canada. The ball, called Trionda, was again designed by German manufacturer Adidas, provider of the official World Cup balls since the 1970 tournament. "I am ...

Athletics U20: Lebanon Goes into Big Meeting Mode

Makram Haddad 03/10 09:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Baalbeck Kuwait United Arab Emirates

Flags draped across the stands, lively crowds and meticulous protocol: the opening looked like a major athletics meeting. On the track, the delegations from Qatar, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, Yemen, Syria, Jordan, Palestine, Iraq and Lebanon marched in step, carried by applause and music that set the tone: competition, but also a celebration ...

Gauff Powers Into Beijing Semi-Finals And Date With Anisimova

This is Beirut 02/10 17:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Anisimova Gauff

Defending champion Coco Gauff brushed aside unseeded Eva Lys in straight sets on Thursday to power into her third consecutive China Open semi-final. The 21-year-old won 6-3, 6-4 and the world number three next plays US Open finalist Amanda Anisimova in an all-American affair in Beijing. "I'm happy with how I played today," Gauff, seeded two, ...

Vinicius, Rodrygo Back In Ancelotti's Brazil

This is Beirut 02/10 13:50 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

Brazil Vinicius Junior Rodrygo

Real Madrid duo Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo were recalled to the Brazil squad by coach Carlo Ancelotti on Wednesday for upcoming friendlies against South Korea and Japan. Vinicius was rested from Brazil's last 2026 World Cup qualifier against Bolivia in September, while Rodrygo missed out after struggling for game time this season with ...

PSG Stun Barcelona In Champions League, Man City Held By Monaco

This is Beirut 02/10 11:10 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

PSG Barcelona Man City

Title-holders Paris Saint-Germain came from behind to beat Barcelona 2-1 with a last-minute goal in the Champions League on Wednesday, while Manchester City had to settle for a draw in Monaco despite Erling Haaland's double. Elsewhere there were comfortable wins for Arsenal and Newcastle United, as Napoli and Borussia Dortmund were among the ...

Basketball – Abu Dhabi: Champville Outlasts Astana, Riyadi Overpowers TNT

Makram Haddad 02/10 08:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Champville Riyadi Amir Saoud

Champville (coach: Alan Abaz) earned a signature win over Kazakhstan champions Astana, 90-87, after a thrilling battle in the group stage of the Abu Dhabi International. Trailing 24-20 after the first quarter, the Lebanese side turned the tide in the second, heading into halftime up 55-43. The lead held into crunch time despite Astana’s ...

Barca's Yamal Eyes Up PSG After Ballon d'Or Miss

This is Beirut 01/10 18:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

FC Barcelona Lamine Yamal PSG Champions League Ballon d'Or Dembele

Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal almost became the youngest ever Ballon d'Or winner last week at 18, and Wednesday's Champions League clash against Paris Saint-Germain offers the ideal opportunity to begin stating his case for next year. PSG star Ousmane Dembele won the award for the best player in the world but is out injured and will miss the ...