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Did Lebanon’s Basketball Lose Its Top-Tier Women?
Did Lebanon’s Basketball Lose Its Top-Tier Women?

The Lebanese basketball league had been gearing up for a promising season, fueled by its growing popularity, increased investments and the signing of several high-caliber foreign players. However, the war that escalated last September brought the league to a halt, prompting players to seek opportunities abroad. While much attention has been on ...

Hawks Top Cavs to Advance in NBA Cup, Celtics Beat Bulls
Hawks Top Cavs to Advance in NBA Cup, Celtics Beat Bulls

De'Andre Hunter scored 23 points off the bench as the Atlanta Hawks beat league-leading Cleveland again on Friday to advance in the NBA Cup. The Hawks, who handed the Cavs their first home defeat of the season on Wednesday, came out on top at home, parlaying a 52-50 halftime lead into a 117-101 triumph. It was enough to put Atlanta into the NBA ...

Basketball: The Lebanese Federation Unveils a Promising Season for 2025
Basketball: The Lebanese Federation Unveils a Promising Season for 2025

The Lebanese Basketball Federation gathered on Friday at its main headquarters to announce the key details of the upcoming season, marking an important step after the recent break. Men's league: adjustments for a competitive season The Federation confirmed that the Men’s First Division League will start on February 1, 2025. The competition ...

Bilbao Join Lazio at Europa League Summit, Chelsea Cruise in Conference League
Bilbao Join Lazio at Europa League Summit, Chelsea Cruise in Conference League

Athletic Bilbao cruised to a 3-0 win over Elfsborg on Thursday to move level on points with Lazio at the top of the Europa League table, while Chelsea made it four wins from four in the Conference League. Adama Boiro, Benat Prados and Gorka Guruzeta scored the goals as Bilbao climbed to second place, behind Lazio on goal difference. The Roman ...

Football: Lebanon Kicks off Its Asian Campaign with a Draw Against Jordan
Football: Lebanon Kicks off Its Asian Campaign with a Draw Against Jordan

Lebanon began its campaign in the fourth edition of the West Asia U-18 Women's Championship with a 1-1 draw against the host team, Jordan. The match, played Thursday evening at the Aqaba Stadium, was filled with suspense and emotions, marking a highly competitive start to the tournament. A Controlled First Half The beginning of the match was ...

PSG, Real Madrid Toil as Giants Struggle to Get to Grips with New Champions League
PSG, Real Madrid Toil as Giants Struggle to Get to Grips with New Champions League

The new Champions League format leaves plenty of margin for error for clubs aiming to reach the knockout rounds, and yet European heavyweights such as Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain are currently at risk of an early exit. UEFA's flagship competition has been revolutionized to breathe new life into a tournament which had not undergone any ...

Young Inspires Hawks to Win Over Cleveland
Young Inspires Hawks to Win Over Cleveland

Eastern Conference leaders the Cleveland Cavaliers suffered their first home loss of the season with a surprise 135-124 defeat to the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday. Cleveland's second loss of the season came afer a strong second half display from Atlanta with De'Andre Hunter scoring 26 points off the bench, Jalen Johnson adding 22 points and Trae ...

Mbappe Misses Penalty as Liverpool Exact Revenge on Real Madrid
Mbappe Misses Penalty as Liverpool Exact Revenge on Real Madrid

Kylian Mbappe saw a penalty saved as Liverpool beat Real Madrid 2-0 on Wednesday to inflict a third Champions League defeat in five matches on the holders. Alexis Mac Allister and Cody Gakpo scored the goals in the second half as the Reds maintained their perfect record to return to the top of the table. Mohamed Salah also fired wide from the ...

Football - Asian Championship: Lebanese Women in Jordan for a Third Consecutive Title
Football - Asian Championship: Lebanese Women in Jordan for a Third Consecutive Title

From November 27 to December 6, 2024, the fourth edition of the Women’s U-18 Championship will take place in Aqaba, Jordan. Organized by the West Asian Football Federation (WAFF), this competition brings together the best national women’s teams from the region. Lebanon, the two-time defending champion, enters this tournament with the ambition ...

Mbappe Takes Reins for Real Madrid in Liverpool Clash
Mbappe Takes Reins for Real Madrid in Liverpool Clash

With Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior injured for the Champions League clash at Liverpool on Wednesday, superstar summer signing Kylian Mbappe will become their key attacking weapon. The France captain has endured a tough start to life in the Spanish capital, on and off the pitch, but found the net for the first time in five matches at Leganes on ...

 Athletes in Times of Crisis – Serge Kouyoumjian: ‘Lebanese Sport Will Be a Path to Renewed National Pride’
Athletes in Times of Crisis – Serge Kouyoumjian: ‘Lebanese Sport Will Be a Path to Renewed National Pride’

How are you experiencing this period of war, and what impact is it having on your daily life as an athlete (training, etc.)? In these difficult times, I focus on myself, both physically and mentally, to keep moving forward despite the challenges. I work on specific aspects like my running, explosiveness and overall physical condition. These are ...

Giannis-Less Bucks Edge Heat, Rockets Advance in NBA Cup
Giannis-Less Bucks Edge Heat, Rockets Advance in NBA Cup

Damian Lillard scored 37 points to lead Milwaukee to victory at Miami 106-103 in the NBA Cup on Tuesday, despite playing without Giannis Antetokounmpo due to a knee injury. Lillard hit 10-of-17 from the floor and 8-of-13 from 3-point range while passing off 12 assists as the Bucks improved to 3-0 in group play, while the Heat slid to 1-2 and ...