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Yamal Makes History as Spain Sinks France to Reach Euro-2024 Final
Yamal Makes History as Spain Sinks France to Reach Euro-2024 Final

Lamine Yamal, 16, became the tournament's youngest ever goalscorer as Spain beat France 2-1 in Munich on Tuesday and reached the Euro 2024 final. Trailing after Randal Kolo Muani headed in a Kylian Mbappe cross in the ninth minute, Spain turned the match around in a four-minute period, scoring twice against a side who had only conceded once in ...

Upstart Spain Confronts Seasoned France for Spot in Euros Final
Upstart Spain Confronts Seasoned France for Spot in Euros Final

Luis de la Fuente's Spain faces tournament specialists France in today's semi-final in Munich. Spain lit up Euro 2024, winning all five games while scoring 11 goals. The team is just one win away from the final. However, to get there, Spain will need to go through France who, while not impressive in Germany, has shown expertise and experience at ...

Djokovic Cruises at Wimbledon, Zverev Crashes
Djokovic Cruises at Wimbledon, Zverev Crashes

Novak Djokovic demolished Holger Rune on Monday to reach the Wimbledon quarter-finals, staying on track for a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam as Taylor Fritz stunned fourth seed Alexander Zverev. Ukraine's Elina Svitolina wore a black ribbon and broke down in tears as she progressed hours after a Russian missile barrage killed dozens and ripped ...

Painful Finish as de Minaur Reaches First Wimbledon Quarter-Final
Painful Finish as de Minaur Reaches First Wimbledon Quarter-Final

Australia's Alex de Minaur reached his first Wimbledon quarter-final on Monday with a four-set win over Arthur Fils of France, although he ended the match grimacing with pain. World number nine de Minaur won 6-2, 6-4, 4-6, 6-3 and will face Novak Djokovic for a place in the semi-finals if the seven-time champion defeats Holger Rune later ...

Euro-2024: England to Face Netherlands in a Premier League Style Clash
Euro-2024: England to Face Netherlands in a Premier League Style Clash

Netherlands defender Micky van de Ven expects the Euro 2024 semi-final against England on Wednesday to be a Premier League-type clash. The Tottenham center-back is one of several Dutch players who play in England, along with Liverpool duo Virgil van Dijk and Cody Gakpo, among others. England's matches have been slow-paced, largely dull affairs ...

From Platini to Zidane and Spain's Golden Generation: Five France v Spain Classics
From Platini to Zidane and Spain's Golden Generation: Five France v Spain Classics

Spain and France face off for a place in the Euro 2024 final on Tuesday after taking contrasting routes to the semi-final clash in Munich. As France stumbled their way through to the last four, Spain's flowing football made them the team to beat in Germany. However, they will have to overturn a poor record against the French in major tournament ...

Basketball: Giannis Ends Greek Olympic Wait as Spain, Brazil, Puerto Rico Also Qualify
Basketball: Giannis Ends Greek Olympic Wait as Spain, Brazil, Puerto Rico Also Qualify

Giannis Antetokounmpo steered Greece to an Olympic berth on Sunday as he overcame a slow start to score 23 points in an 80-69 qualifying tournament victory over Croatia in Piraeus. The game was one of four finals on Sunday to determine the last qualifiers for the Paris men's basketball tournament. In Riga, Brazil beat hosts Latvia 94-69. In ...

Lebanon Crowns First Padel Champions
Lebanon Crowns First Padel Champions

The Lebanese Padel Federation held the finals of the first national padel tournament on Sunday, celebrating the sport's growing popularity and success in the country.

Djokovic Ready for Wimbledon 'Fireworks' as Putintseva Eyes Another Scalp
Djokovic Ready for Wimbledon 'Fireworks' as Putintseva Eyes Another Scalp

Seven-time champion Novak Djokovic has his sights set on reaching a seventh successive Wimbledon quarter-final on Monday. Diminutive giant-killer Yulia Putintseva will target another upset against former French Open champion Jelena Ostapenko, while lucky loser Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard aims to make more Wimbledon history. AFP Sport looks at ...

Hamilton Wins British Grand Prix to End Three-Year Drought
Hamilton Wins British Grand Prix to End Three-Year Drought

Lewis Hamilton held off Max Verstappen in the British Grand Prix at Silverstone on Sunday for a first victory since Saudi Arabia in 2021. "I've been waiting for this," shouted Briton Hamilton after crossing the line in his Mercedes to claim a ninth victory at Silverstone, breaking a tie with Michael Schumacher for most wins at one track. Lando ...

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Athletics: "Run the City" in Tribute to the Martyrs

Runners Charbel Sejaan and Joanne Makari took the title in the "Run The City" 10km competitive race for men and women. The race was organized by the Beirut Marathon Association on Sunday in downtown Beirut. A total of 1050 runners from different nationalities participated in the race, including groups of visually and hearing impaired runners. The ...

England Turnaround Penalty Torment to Reach Euros Semis
England Turnaround Penalty Torment to Reach Euros Semis

England's history at major tournaments is littered with penalty pain but they put that tortured past behind them to beat Switzerland and reach the semi-finals of Euro 2024. The Three Lions were perfect from the spot with all five kicks in Duesseldorf, while goalkeeper Jordan Pickford continued his fine penalty record by saving from Manuel ...