Lebanon defeated South Korea 2-1 in the 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, sparking a wave of celebrations across Lebanon.
Held at the Cite Sportive stadium in Beirut and attended by President Michel Suleiman, Lebanon’s Ali al-Saadi scored an early goal in the fourth minute after a free kick.
Full StoryFormer Olympic 400-meter champion Michael Johnson doubts Usain Bolt will be able to win four gold medals at the London Games.
Bolt, who won the Athlete of the Year award on Saturday, said he would like to add the 1,600-meter relay to his repertoire for next year's Olympics. Bolt won the 100, 200 and 400 relay golds at the 2008 Beijing Games.
Full StoryBritain's Defense Secretary Philip Hammond is ruling nothing out to protect London during the 2012 Olympics, including the possible use of surface-to-air missiles.
Hammond — responding to a question from his predecessor Liam Fox, who resigned as defense secretary last month — told Parliament Monday that if the military recommends it, "appropriate ground-to-air defense" could be in place.
Full StoryGermany's in-form striker Mario Gomez admitted that despite his present goal-scoring streak he still faced a battle with veteran Miroslav Klose to be their first choice striker at Euro 2012.
The 26-year-old Bayern Munich star - who was honored by being made captain for last Friday's friendly with Euro 2012 co-hosts Ukraine - also paid tribute to Germany coach Joachim Loew for his loyalty to him despite a poor start to his international career.
Full StoryDavid Beckham's hopes of forcing his way into England's squad for the Euro 2012 finals in Poland and Ukraine have been all but quashed by manager Fabio Capello.
Beckham, who has been in outstanding form for his U.S. club side LA Galaxy after guiding them to the MLS Cup Final this season, has never given up hope of adding to the 115 caps he has won so far for his country.
Full StoryKhalil Beschir, a Lebanese A1 Grand Prix driver, has joined Gravity Sport Management, which is part of the Lotus Renault Formula One team’s program dedicated to the development of drivers.
He will join the management in 2012.
Full StorySyria says it will boycott upcoming Arab Games in Qatar's capital Doha to protest against an Arab League decision to suspend the country's membership.
The 22-member bloc voted for the suspension Saturday over Syria's bloody crackdown against an eight-month uprising and failure to implement an Arab League-brokered peace plan.
Full StoryGermany host fellow European giants Holland in Hamburg Tuesday in a friendly which, nonetheless, could produce another classic encounter as both sides look to throw down a marker before Euro 2012.
"It is exciting," said Holland's Inter Milan star Wesley Sneijder.
Full StoryPortugal will look to justify their tag as favorites in the Euro 2012 play-off second leg match with Bosnia-Herzegovina on Tuesday and seal their place in a fifth successive European championships.
The Portuguese -- finalists when hosts in 2004 -- largely dominated the first leg which finished in a 0-0 draw in Zenica on Friday but will be counting on stars such as Cristiano Ronaldo to see them safely on the plane to Poland and Ukraine next year.
Full StoryRoger Federer’s tough season is ending on a high note after the Swiss star beat Jo-Wilfried Tsonga 6-1, 7-6 (3) on Sunday to win his first Paris Masters title and the 69th of a glittering career.
The 16-time Grand Slam champion had never previously reached the Paris final, but gave the sixth-seeded Frenchman limited opportunities after saving two break points in his opening service game.
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