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WASL: Riyadi OK, La Sagesse KO
WASL: Riyadi OK, La Sagesse KO

The Beirut derby has shifted hands once again. It now leans decidedly toward Riyadi. On Monday night, the Yellows clearly got the upper hand over their historic rivals in a Nouhad Nawfal Stadium packed to the brim (101-71). A significant gap, a solid performance, and a clear message: the reigning champions are firmly intent on keeping their ...

Brilliant Brunson and Knicks Leave Celtics on Brink
Brilliant Brunson and Knicks Leave Celtics on Brink

Jalen Brunson scored 39 points as the New York Knicks defeated the Boston Celtics 121-113 to leave the reigning NBA champions on the brink of elimination from the playoffs on Monday. Brunson spearheaded a sensational second-half rally that saw New York overturn a 14-point third-quarter deficit before surging to a win that gives New York a ...

Newcastle Win Top-Five Showdown with Chelsea, Arsenal Rescue Liverpool Draw
Newcastle Win Top-Five Showdown with Chelsea, Arsenal Rescue Liverpool Draw

Newcastle took a huge step towards qualifying for the Champions League with a vital 2-0 victory over top-five rivals Chelsea, while Arsenal fought back from two goals down to rescue a valuable 2-2 draw against Liverpool on Sunday. Sandro Tonali put Newcastle ahead after just two minutes at St James' Park before Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson was ...

Amer Abd El Nabi Wins Gold in Egypt, Qualifies for World Championship in Russia
Amer Abd El Nabi Wins Gold in Egypt, Qualifies for World Championship in Russia

Lebanese fighter Amer Abd El Nabi claimed gold at the prestigious MFP combat sports competition held in Egypt, making history as the first Lebanese to officially compete under the Russian-based international MFP Organization. With this victory, Abd El Nabi secured a place in the upcoming world championship in Russia, where he will fight for the ...

Pacers Push Cavs to Brink in NBA Playoffs, Thunder Pull Even with Nuggets
Pacers Push Cavs to Brink in NBA Playoffs, Thunder Pull Even with Nuggets

The Indiana Pacers thrashed the Cleveland Cavaliers 129-109 to take a 3-1 stranglehold on their NBA playoff series on Sunday as Oklahoma City edged Denver to level their series at two games apiece. Pascal Siakam scored 21 points to lead seven Pacers players in double figures as Indiana pushed Eastern Conference top seeds Cleveland to the brink of ...

Barca Edge Real Madrid in Thriller to Move to Brink of Liga Title
Barca Edge Real Madrid in Thriller to Move to Brink of Liga Title

Barcelona mounted a spectacular comeback to beat Real Madrid 4-3 in La Liga on Sunday and move to the brink of the title after overcoming a hat-trick from Kylian Mbappe. The France striker threatened to haul Madrid back into the title race but Raphinha's double and goals from Lamine Yamal and Eric Garcia gave Barcelona a seven-point lead on the ...

Tonali Sinks 10-Man Chelsea as Newcastle Win Top Five Showdown
Tonali Sinks 10-Man Chelsea as Newcastle Win Top Five Showdown

Newcastle took a huge step towards qualifying for the Champions League as Sandro Tonali inspired a vital 2-0 victory over top five rivals Chelsea on Sunday. Tonali put Newcastle ahead after just two minutes at St James' Park before Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson was sent off for an elbow on Sven Botman late in the first half. Bruno Guimaraes ...

T-Wolves Lead in NBA Playoffs Series as Celtics Get Key Win
T-Wolves Lead in NBA Playoffs Series as Celtics Get Key Win

Anthony Edwards scored 36 points and rallied the Minnesota Timberwolves for a 102-97 victory over Golden State on Saturday to seize the lead in their NBA playoff series. The Warriors, missing star guard Stephen Curry with a left hamstring strain, dominated defensively before the T-Wolves battled back in the fourth quarter behind Edwards and ...

WASL: Riyadi Crushes, La Sagesse Shines
WASL: Riyadi Crushes, La Sagesse Shines

Lebanon made a big statement at the opening of the FIBA WASL Final 8 on Saturday night, in a fiery Nouhad Naufal Arena. The two powerhouses of national basketball, Riyadi and La Sagesse, sent a clear message to Asia: Beirut is still the basketball capital.   Ahead of Monday’s clash between the rivals, both the Yellow and the Green teams put ...