2024-05-17 10:52 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
The Minnesota Timberwolves overwhelmed the Denver Nuggets 115-70 on Thursday to force the defending NBA champions to a decisive game seven in their Western Conference semifinal series. Anthony Edwards shook off an injury scare to finish with 27 points, four rebounds, four assists and three steals as the young, hungry Timberwolves fended off ...
Makram Haddad 2024-05-16 20:37 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Karim Andari, founder of the Beirut Sports Festival, held a press conference on Thursday at the Beirut Forum to announce with great pomp the launch of the second edition of the festival. In front of an impressive array of personalities, politicians, sports figures and journalists, including President of the Lebanese Olympic ...
This Is Beirut 2024-05-16 20:25 - Reading : less than a minute
Beirut SC announced its withdrawal from the match tonight, Thursday, May 16, against Homenetmen at Demerjian Stadium. The match was intended to determine the third and fourth place in the Lebanese league. Consequently, this withdrawal led to the Beirut Club team's defeat in the match, with a score of 20-0, automatically granting victory to ...
This Is Beirut 2024-05-16 16:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
The Boston Celtics overpowered the Cleveland Cavaliers 113-98 to reach a third straight Eastern Conference finals on Wednesday as Western Conference top seeds Oklahoma City moved to the brink of elimination after crashing 104-92 at home to Dallas. In Boston, Jayson Tatum's 25 points helped the Celtics subdue an injury-hit Cavs line-up to complete ...
This Is Beirut 2024-05-16 12:59 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Antoine Griezmann secured the Champions League qualification for Atletico Madrid with a hat-trick in a 3-0 triumph at Getafe on Wednesday in La Liga. Diego Simeone's side ensured they would finish in the top four and therefore reach Europe's top competition for the 12th consecutive season. Inspired by French international Griezmann, the ...
Makram Haddad 2024-05-16 10:31 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
La Sagesse defeated Al-Riyadi Club 85-84 on Wednesday in Ghazir as part of the second game of the Lebanese Basketball Championship finals. The two teams are now tied 1-1 in their series, played in a best-of-seven format. Breathtaking! The term is not too strong to describe the spectacle witnessed on the Ghazir stadium court on Wednesday as a ...
This Is Beirut 2024-05-15 18:08 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
The French Embassy in Lebanon and the French Institute of Lebanon, in collaboration with the Sports Academy School and under the auspices of the Lebanese Olympic Committee, are organizing for the third consecutive year an Olympic Day dedicated to schools within their network. This event will take place on Saturday, May 18, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at ...
This Is Beirut 2024-05-15 17:05 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Jalen Brunson returned to top form on Tuesday as the New York Knicks dominated the Indiana Pacers 121-91 to take a 3-2 lead in their Eastern Conference semi-final Game 5. A win on Friday night in Indianapolis will see the Knicks advance to the Eastern Conference finals for the first time in 24 years. After losing Game 4 by 32 points, Brunson ...
This Is Beirut 2024-05-15 11:58 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Erling Haaland scored twice to settle Manchester City's nerves as the Premier League champions beat Tottenham 2-0 to take a giant step towards a historic fourth straight English title on Tuesday. The Norwegian forward tapped home a pinpoint Kevin De Bruyne cross early in the second half to score City's first-ever league goal at the Tottenham ...
Jad Ramadan 2024-05-15 10:09 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Riyadi and La Sagesse clashed on Tuesday night in the first match of the Lebanese Basketball Championship finals at Riyadi's home court in Manara. Thanks to a display of strength, Riyadi dominated its opponent, securing a victory in the first match with a score of 104-58. Riyadi's coach, Ahmad Farran, opted for his classic lineup composed of ...
This Is Beirut 2024-05-14 16:21 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Alejandro Tabilo followed up his shock elimination of Novak Djokovic at the Rome Open with a 7-6 (7/5), 7-6 (12/10) win on Tuesday over Karen Khachanov which booked him a place in the quarter-finals. Chile's Tabilo stunned the tennis world by dismantling 24-time Grand Slam champion Djokovic in straight sets on Sunday and he made the Foro Italico ...
Abbass Attara 2024-05-14 14:16 - Reading : 7 minute(s)
Last weekend, the Lebanese Surfing Federation, in collaboration with the House of Creed, organized the first official Lebanese Surfing Championship on the beach of the Jiyeh Marina complex. This Saturday and Sunday, on the beach of Jiyeh, the summer was looking very promising. The season got off to a rhythmic start with the sound of waves ...