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Basketball/Asian Qualifiers: Lebanese Squad Unveiled

The President of the Lebanese Basketball Federation, Akram Halabi, has revealed the list of players called up by coach Jad El Hajj for the Lebanese men's national team. The squad will compete in the Beirut Cup and the first two games of the Asian window against Syria and Bahrain. Notably absent from the squad is pivot Ali Haidar, and Norvel Pelle ...

Basketball-Wasl: Lebanese Derby in the Semi-Finals

To write one of the finest pages in its history, La Sagesse will face its biggest enemy al-Riyadi on Wednesday in the semi-finals of the Wasl League. A dream match-up to perpetuate a rivalry that goes back decades. Wednesday's reunion between al-Riyadi and La Sagesse will be the highlight of the West Asia Super League (Wasl) ...

Basketball: FIBA Heavily Sanctions Al-Riyadi

The FIBA (Fédération Internationale de Basketball Association) announced sanctions against al-Riyadi on Friday, following the disturbance caused by its supporters during the West Asia Super League (WASL) semi-final match against La Sagesse. As the second quarter drew to a close in the match between the two Lebanese giants, the game was ...

Giant Chinese Basketball Teen Tipped for the Top After Towering Displays

A 17-year-old Chinese basketball player has been tipped for the top and drawn comparisons to Yao Ming after using her startling height advantage to dominate an international tournament. Zhang Ziyu stands 2.20 metres (7ft 3in), according to FIBA, the basketball's governing body. But Chinese media reported earlier this year that she was even ...