08 Mar.2017 – Check out this photo album from the third game between Bank of Beirut and Choueifat. Photos by Lara Arapguirlian / Sportscode Images.
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Bank of Beirut vs Choueifat – Lebanese Futsal Final 4 Pictures
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Elie Stephan to Miss Tomorrow’s Game
08 Mar. 2017- Louaize’s sniper, Elie Stephan will miss tomorrow’s long awaited clash against his former team Sagesse.
Stephan is suffering from a torn muscle and needs at least 2 weeks of rest.
The Sniper knows Ghazir Stadium very well and his decisive 3 points will be highly missed.
How will Louaize manage to fill Stephan’s absence tomorrow ?
We want to wish our Sniper a speedy recovery.
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Charbel Daoud, A Young Baller Making His Way In the States
07 Mar.2017– In Lebanon, raw talent is underappreciated. Whether you’re an athlete, scientist, musician or a simple guy who wants to succeed in life, Lebanon is not your A destination. As for Charbel Daoud greener pastures in the United States were enough to lure him.
At 16 years old, Charbel stands at 6 feet tall and plays as a combo point-shooting guard. He is part of the Michael Krop High School varsity team in Miami, Florida. They have started the season really well having won 14 of their 18 games. Daoud was vital in clinching many of those W. He can run the floor nicely, drive the lane and thread the ball just as efficiently. Most of his skills may have been developed initially in Lebanon as he has previously played with Champville. But now, he is taking his game to another level.
After winning the Antoine Chartier Cup twice before, Daoud hopes he can add more silverware to his list of accolades.
We wish Charbel and every athlete or person hoping to succeed outside the best of luck, as they are our image among the West’s best. However, we hope talented individuals would be appreciated here and given the right opportunities to shine and flourish.
Check him out in action here:
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Lebanese Basketball League-Preview: Sagesse vs Louaize
09 Mar.2017– Sagesse host Louaize today in Ghazir as they hope to leapfrog Tadamon and go 7th in the standing.
This is one crucial game for Sagesse as Hoops are hot on their trails and they need to win this one to ensure they progress into the second round.
As for Louaize they go into this game wounded as they lost their sharpshooter Elie Stephan for the next 2 weeks. Louaize depend a lot on Stephan to score and spread the defense so Geron can find space for his movement and penetrations. Sagesse can now play their beloved zone defense so they can limit Geron’s drive to the rim. Minimizing one to one situations with this guy is critical if Sagesse want to keep him at bay. With Stephan out, only Travis McKie can cause them troubles from behind the arc. So with Patrick keeping an eye on him, they can now focus on getting those rebounds and limiting Louaize’s second chance points.
If coach Fouad wants to shake things up, he can play matchup zone with Joe Ghattas tangling with Geron and switching on picks with Mike Efevberha or Mohammad Ibrahim. All eyes are on Johnson as he is his team’s heart and soul. As for Sagesse, they rely on Terrell Stoglin to push the team forward. His matchup with Geron will be one to look forward to. Filling up the backcourt with Efevberha, Stoglin will cause Louaize all kind of problems. Miguel Martinez will have a big role backing up Geron and try to limit Sagesse’s wonder duo.
Down low, Wendell Lewis will face up against Calvin Godfrey. Godfrey is not the guy we saw in Dubai. I don’t know what it is, the food, the air, but this guy has turned this around. Although his turnaround, but he might as well give away his spot to Kenny Adeleke. Either way, Lewis has his work cut out for him. Bashir Ammoury will have a big role today, limiting McKie and pushing him outside. Grabbing those vital rebounds and maybe even get on the score sheet. While Patrick Bou Abboud gets better and better, coach Fouad hopes he can rely on him to take some pressure off the foreigners.
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Shada Nasr All-Star Game Lineup
09 Mar.2017– Known for here great performances on court, Shada Nasr took the extra step outside of the gym and started to organize her own tournament. Shada Nasr School Tournament is a chance for girls to showcase their talents.
On March 18 we will witness a 3 point contest between 9 girls from 9 different schools on ACS chourt. Yasha Zeinoun ( SHS), Dima Chahine(IC), Karma Chahine(CPF), Mayssa Abou Khalil( BHS), Hiba Bayazid( LAK), Ornella Zaatar( CSJ), Sana Hotait( SMOC), Sara Ghanem( RF), Christelle Farah(LES), will fight for the title of best shooter.
As for the all-star game, 2 teams will compete for supremacy. Team A will consist of Aya Sabra(CPF), Yasha Zeinoun(SHS), Alya Chahine(CPF), Hiba Bayazid(LAK), Ornella Zaatar(CSJ), Sana Hoteit(SMOC), Nour Ghosen(CLW), Mayssa Abou Khalil(BHS), Melodie Saneh(CSJ), Salma Attar(LAK), Aya Agha( RF) and coached by Rania Atwe.
Team B will consist of Dima Chahine(IC), Karma Chahine ( CPF), Dia Chahine(CPF), Yara Bou Hareb(CSJ), Yara Ammash(SMOC), Tala Zein( SMOC), Stephanie Achkar(BHS), Marianne Machmouchi(LAK), Mira Awar(SABIS), Sara Ghanem(RF), Valeir Marguizian(AES), Serene Hayek(HCH), coached by Marie Imad.
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Achrafieh Youth Club Fall Just Short of an Equalizer
09 Mar. 2017 – The second game of the series opposing the Army to Achrafieh was expected to be tensed, and it sure lived to everyone’s expectations.
In fact, the game was very close and the score was nil-nil just 4 minutes before the break. However, the Army did not want to go to the halftime with a tied score, so with barely a few minutes left, Kbeissy stepped up and scored the first goal for his team to make it 1-0 for the Army.
In the second half, another goal was scored for the army giving them a 2-0 lead. But Safa and Farraj had other plans for AYC. They each netted a goal tying the score at 2. A heroic comeback for Achrafieh with 10 minutes left before the end of the game. A comeback that, unfortunately, was not enough for AYC to grab the win and equalize the series. The Army’s men scored one last goal clinching the win just under the wire to end the game 3-2.
The Army now make it 2-0 in the series and take a comfortable lead with what could be the last decisive game on Monday March 13.
Stay tuned for the results.
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Sagesse vs Louaize – 2017 Lebanese Basketball League Pictures
10 Mar.2017 – Check out this photo album from Sagesse vs Louaize game. Photos by Christian Azar
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Mouttahed vs Tadamon – Lebanese Basketball Championship Pictures!
10 Mar. 2017 – Check out this photo album from Mouttahed vs Tadamon in Tripoli. Photos by Christian Azar / Sportscode Images.
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Achrafieh Youth Club vs Lebanese Army – Lebanese Futsal Final 4 Pictures!
10 Mar. 2017 – Check out this photo album from Achrafieh Youth Club vs Lebanese Army in the 2nd game of their semi final series. Photos by Lara Arapguirlian / Sportscode Images.
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Rugby League: Lebanon to Face Malta in a Warm up Game
10 Mar. 2017-
PHOENICIAN CUP ANNOUNCED AS PART OF WORLD CUP WARM UP
Malta and Lebanon will revise their Mediterranean rivalry on Saturday 6 May, in an important Rugby League World Cup 2017 warm up game for the Cedars.
It will be the first time Lebanon’s new coach Ivan Cleary will see his men in action, the fixture to be staged at the New Era Stadium in Cabramatta (kick off 7.30pm), as part of the international round of matches to be played in Sydney that weekend.
This will be the third meeting between the nations, Lebanon winning the previous two, the last two years ago, 34-16, at St Mary’s Stadium.
Malta’s last game was a come-from-behind 44-26 win against the Philippines in February.
Ensuring a carnival atmosphere, there will be cultural performances, merchandise stalls and entertainment throughout the afternoon.
Among several curtain-raisers to the main game, Lebanon’s U18 will play a Maltese Heritage U18s and there will be an inaugural outing for the Malta Women’s team.
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Brazil vs Lebanon – World Cup Football Match in Pictures!
10 Mar. 2017 – Check out this photo album from Brazil vs Lebanon. Photos by Joey Ziade / Sports961.
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Mayrouba vs Champville – Lebanese Basketball Championship Pictures!
10 Mar. 2017 – Check out this photo album from Mayrouba’s home game against Champville in the Lebanese basketball championship. Photos by Christophe Akiki / Sportscode Images.
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Lebanese Ski Juniors NT to Sweden
10 Mar. 2017- The Lebanese Skiing Juniors NT will participate in an Alpine Championship held in Sweden from the 11th till the 15th of March.
The participants in this Championship are: Sara Leon, Tara Nassar, Edwin Chrabieh, Tarek Manla and Cesar Arnouk.
Our young skiiers, alongside their two coaches and members from the Federtion, left Beirut this morning.
Let’s wish all the luck to our young champions who will hit the slopes tomorrow.
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Lebanese Football League – Round 20 Schedule
10 Mar. 2017 – The 20th round of the Lebanese football league will kick off on March 17th, with Ansar vs Salam Zgharta set to open the round.
Although it is now tough for anyone to dethrone Ahed at this point of the season, Al Nejmeh now remain the closest competitors with 5 points difference.
Here is the full schedule of the round:
- Friday March 17th, Salam Zgharta vs Ansar at 3:30 P.M
- Saturday March 18th, Tadamon Tyr vs Chabab Al Sahel at 2:15 P.M
- Saturday March 18th, Nabi Sheet vs Nejmeh at 3:30 P.M
- Sunday March 19th, Racing vs Tripoli at 2:15 P.M
- Sunday March 19th, Egtymai Tripoli vs Akhaa Ahly at 2:15 P.M
- Sunday March 19th, Safa vs Ahed at 3:30 P.M
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Arakji’s Latest Injury Updates
10 Mar. 2017- Riyadi and Lebanon’s PG, Wael Arakji got injured in tonight clash against Mouttahed.
Wael is suffering from a grade 1 acromio claviculaire dislocation and needs between 7 and 10 days of rest.
Thus, he will miss the upcoming Waba championship held in Jordan.
The Lebanese Dragic has been pulling an incredible performance lately on both offensive and defensive ends, playing like he’s got 20 years of experience and helping his team grabs crucial wins.
It’s worth mentioning that Ramzi, who’s following his brother’s steps Wael, got injured as well in his game in division 2 against Miziara and needs at least 3 weeks of rest.
We want to wish the Arakji Brothers a speedy recovery.
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Wael Arakji’s Message After His Season Ending Injury
11 Mar. 2017- After being injured in his last game against Mouttahed, it seems out that Wael Arakji’s season has come to an end very early.
He needed up to 10 days to recover according to the first medical tests, but things turned out to be pretty serious.
It’s really sad to see our NT’s point guard out, when he still has a lot to give. But Wael is the type of guys who never surrenders, who gives whatever it takes to win. He is known for his incredible fighting spirit and his Mamba mentality so he will definitely come back stronger than ever.
Here’s what Arakji had to say: ” As my season ends early this year, i want to thank everyone for supporting and believing in me. Hopefully i will be back stronger as i am determined to do so. I am blessed and thankful for everything, Alhamdulilah. Love you all! #riyadi.”
We want to wish Wael Arakji a speedy recovery, hoping to see him with the National Team in Asia this summer.
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AFC Beach Soccer Championship 2017, Lebanon Fall Short Of WC Qualification
11 Mar.2017– Lebanon started their quest to qualify for the world cup with great fashion, defeating both Oman(4-3) and Thailand(6-1) in the group stages.
Heading to the knockout stages, we were facing UAE as our eyes were locked on qualifying to the WC. After a tense game, the score was tied at 4-4. Penalties were the only solution to separate both teams. Unfortunately, we were unlucky as we lost 2-1 in the shootout.
Our final chance to reach the WC was against Japan in the third place match. The Japanese were ready and took the lead early on and kept control of the game as they won 6-3. Lebanon finished 4th in these qualifications thus blowing their chances to reach the Finals.
Iran finally defeated UAE to crown themselves champions.
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Lebanese Basketball League-Preview: Byblos vs Homenetmen
11 Mar.2017– Byblos host Homenetmen today in a game that promises to be a good one.
Byblos have lost twice to Riyadi and once before to Homenetmen. This game does have a psychologic twist. The Jbeili team needs to defeat one of the two strongest contenders so that they can feel they are up there with the best. Losing today would also give Riyadi the 2nd spot and could start an era of questioning themselves. Are we championship material?
Byblos’ biggest problem incarnates in Fadi El Khatib. He has an advantage on every player on their roster. Faster than Ali Kanaan, stronger than Ammoury and definitely faster and stronger than Clay Tucker. Finding a way to push him to the sides of the court, double team him, and deny him the ball is crucial. If he gets hot, it’s practically game over. Playing zone to limit his one on one match-ups is very dangerous as 4 out of 5 players can drill the three in Homenetmen’s lineup.
As for Ebi, he will face Ater Majok down low. Ebi has shown he can handle big centers with the likes of Robert Upshaw when he goes on offense. It’s the defensive duties that we question. Aminu had the performance of a lifetime against him. Stuffing the ball on many occasions with facial after facial. Double-teaming for the help might not help at all as leaving spaces on the opposite side for Dewayne Jackson or Fadi is devastating.
Talking about Jackson, he should limit his long-range shooting and look to penetrate the basket as he will spread the defense and force his man to follow him outside. Jackson will be happy to drive the lane on either Kanaan, Ebi or even Abi Kheres when they leave the paint.
Yet the most awaited match-up is between Jay Youngblood and Kevin Galloway. Both can drive the lane, assist their teammates and take outside shots. Galloway might have a slight advantage of size but Jay makes it up with speed. Separating Jay from Rodrigue Akl and making them play as 2 units rather than one is very important to break Byblos’ flow. Together they work as facilitator and scorer, as they can both thread the needle and take their open shots. Suffocating Rodrigue with Elie Chamoun or Karam Mechref coming in will give Byblos less options to operate.
Byblos will have to count on Tarek Ammoury to pitch in on the scoring end as Clay Tucker seems to be out of phase, and Homenetmen definitely will keep a close eye on Jay and Ebi. Finding his touch early will be critical.
A great game that we will definitely enjoy.
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2017 WABA Clubs Schedule
11 Mar. 2017 – Two Lebanese teams are representing Lebanon in Jordan in the West Asian championship.
You will find below their schedule:
- Sunday 12 :
Naft vs Seriyat Ramallah at 3 Pm
Petrochimi vs Riyadi at 5 Pm
Sagesse vs Mina at 7 Pm
- Monday 13:
Riyadi vs Naft at 3 Pm
Seriyat Ramallah vs Petrochimi at 5 Pm
Al Mina vs Chimidor at 7 Pm
- Tuesday 14:
Naft vs Petrochimi at 3 Pm
Riyadi vs Ramallah at 5 Pm
Sagesse vs Chimidor at 7 Pm.
Let’s wish our Lebanese teams all the best in this tournament. May it be an injury free one.
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The Best Lebanese Lineup For Round 15- Lebanese Basketball League
12 Mar.2017– After an amazing round 15, here is your Lebanese Lineup of the week.
At PG, Ali Mezher has been consistent all season long and has elevated his game to become one of the best playmakers in this league. Notching 16 points, 14 assists and 4 rebounds he was his team’s beating heart in a tough loss against Riyadi.
At SG, we chose the Lion Heart, Elie Rustom. Stats don’t always show the contribution a player gives on the court. Elie is known for his fighting spirit and running up and down the court. Scoring 11 points, grabbing 9 rebound along with 3 assists and 2 steals, he was everywhere. It was mainly his huge effort on defense against Morris and Kemp that got him a spot in our lineup.
Words can not describe what this guy is doing. I’m going to stick to LEGEND and nothing else. 32 points, 7 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals and a crucial win in Jbeil. Hats off man.
With some great back to back to back performances, Bassel Bawji makes his way to our list as PF. He notched 13 points, 9 rebounds and 3 assists with 2 blocks to ensure his team would get a win in Jounieh against Mayrouba. Champville has gone to another level when he came to life.
At center, our pick was Ali Haidar. 12 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals, 2 blocks and the W. Is there anything you can’t do big fella?
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