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Basketball: Sagesse Fails at the Foot of the 'Lighthouse'

In a Saeb Salam Arena in fusion, in the heart of Manara–this mythical “lighthouse” of Lebanese basketball–Sagesse almost signed the heist of the century. For three and a half quarters, Jad El Hajj's men laid down the law. Solid, disciplined, transcended by a blazing Zac Lofton (39 points), the Greens dominated an unrecognizable Al Riyadi, ...

Beirut Club Strikes Hard, Al Riyadi Falls, Sagesse at the Top

A plot twist in the Lebanese basketball championship! In an electric atmosphere at Saeb Salam, Beirut Club made a big impact by defeating Al Riyadi (92-86) on their home court, ending the invincibility of the defending champion. This massive achievement completely reignites the race to the top. With this victory, the seventh in a row, Beirut Club ...

Basketball: Riyadi Dominates, Sagesse Wins by a Narrow Margin

Riyadi and La Sagesse remain unbeaten and continue their perfect run in the Lebanese Basketball Championship. Reigning champions Riyadi Beirut cruised past NSA without breaking a sweat, while La Sagesse Beirut had to fight until the last second to edge Homenetmen Beirut in a nail-biting finish on matchday 5. ...

Riyadi Snatches Victory, La Sagesse Bounces Back

After their participation in the Wasl championship, the giants of Lebanese basketball returned to the local league with two contrasting victories: a hard-fought win for Riyadi (86-84 against Hoops) and a dominant success for La Sagesse (98-76 against Champville). La Sagesse Regains Momentum After a lackluster performance in Wasl, La Sagesse, ...

Basketball - WASL: Riyadi Rolls, Sagesse Crumbles

On Saturday night, in this highly anticipated WASL Cup showdown, those expecting a tightly contested battle were quickly disappointed. After a competitive first quarter, Riyadi took control and never let up. More aggressive and better organized, Ahmad Farran’s men dismantled a powerless Sagesse (85-59). “All the credit goes to the players. ...

Basket - WASL: At the End of the Suspense, La Sagesse and Riyadi Head for a Fiery Derby

Friday night at Nouhad Nawfal Stadium offered a thrilling spectacle for basketball fans. Two games, two breathtaking scenarios, and, at the end of the suspense, two hard-fought victories by the top teams of the Cedar country, La Sagesse and Al Riyadi. First, the Greens had to battle until the last second to prevail against the Iraqis of Al-Difaa ...

Basket-WASL: Al Riyadi Dominates, Amman Overwhelmed by the Yellow Storm

The reigning champions showed no signs of weakness in their first game of the FIBA West Asia Super League (WASL). Al Riyadi, true to its reputation, cruised past Amman United Club with a commanding 108-88 victory on Wednesday night at Nouhad Nawfal Stadium.   From the start, the Lebanese side took control, applying early pressure and securing ...

Basketball: Riyadi’s Offensive Festival, Club Central Crumbles

The reigning champions, Riyadi Beirut, sent a clear message to their competitors by dismantling Club Central Jounieh (116-79) on Saturday, marking the start of the second round of the Lebanese Basketball Championship. In a packed Centrale School gym (600 spectators), the Yellow squad executed their game plan flawlessly, leaving their opponents ...

Al-Riyadi Crushes Tadamon: A Spectacular Display to Open the Championship

In an impressive show of strength, Al-Riyadi Beirut crushed promoted Tadamon Hrajel by a 60-point margin (136-76) in the opening game of the 2024-2025 basketball championship.    The match took place at the Saeb Salam hall in Manara, in front of a large crowd, in the presence of the Vice-President of the Asian Federation and President of the ...

Death of Mohamed Bakri, Former Lebanese Basketball Star

The Lebanese Basketball Federation mourns the passing of former national team star and al-Riyadi Club legend, Mohamed Bakri. Known for his exceptional skills and sharp shooting, Bakri shone in the 1970s and 1980s, becoming one of Lebanon and the Middle East’s basketball icons. He represented Lebanon in multiple tournaments, including the 1979 ...