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Daily Star: Saudis beat Lebanon in World Cup qualifier
Saudi Arabia took another step toward qualifying for its fifth World Cup finals after beating Lebanon 2-1 here on Saturday. A second-half double from Redha Tukar was enough to keep Saudi Arabia in second place in Asian qualifying group four and leave Lebanon winless after four games.
Daily Star: Lebanese rugby squad hammers Russia 48-0 in World Cup qualifier
Lebanon ensured Friday's mouthwatering final Group 1 World Cup qualifier against Ireland will be a winner-takes-all blockbuster after beating Russia 48-0 in bitterly cold conditions to the north west of Moscow on Sunday. In what were described as "the worst conditions Lebanon have ever played in," according to center Hassan Saleh.
Daily Star: Lebanon firm on scheduled Asian pre-World Cup dates
Lebanon has rejected India's plea to advance the return leg of the Asian group pre-World Cup qualifier's first round, India's Indiatimes newspaper said. According to the newspaper's Web site, All India Football Federation (AIFF) received a communication to this respect from its Lebanese counterpart Tuesday..
Daily Star: Lebanon's basketball squad whips Taiwan to advance to Asian semifinals
Lebanon, the 2005 silver medalist in the Asian men's basketball championship, became the first team to secure a berth in this year's semifinals when it defeated Taiwan 95-64 on Wednesday. Lebanon, also the runner-up in 2001, has a 2-0 won-loss record for four points, leaving Taiwanwith a 0-2 record.
Daily Star: Lebanon advances at Asian basketball championship
Lebanon and Taiwan advanced on Monday to the second round of the Asian men's basketball championship, keeping their Olympic dreams alive for 2008. Lebanon overwhelmed the United Arab Emirates (UAE) 106-64
Daily Star: Water-basketball tournament raises money for charity
The Phoenicia Intercontinental Hotel opened on Monday its water-basketball tournament, a yearly charity project which raises donations for a different party every year. This year's tournament is expected to raise more than $7,000 and the sum will be donated to SOS Children's villages. Last year the beneficiary was the Children Cancer Hospital.
Daily Star: Tragic loss of rising stars demoralizes Nejmeh Sports Club football squad
Sports in Lebanon are suffering because of the country's political climate, although fortunately the off-season commenced a few weeks ago for many clubs. The Nejmeh Sports Club, like many of its counterparts, has faced security worries of large crowds gathering for matches. In addition, the club's members are coping.
Daily Star: Spectators check their sects at the door to watch 'sport of kings'
At Beirut's racetrack, Lebanese fans cheer their horses to the finish line, leaving behind the country's political crisis. Here, the yellow, blue and orange ribbons of the mares and Arabian stallions represent the colors of their stables, rather than political parties.
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·Saudis beat Lebanon in World Cup qualifier
Saudi Arabia took another step toward qualifying for its fifth World Cup finals after beating Lebanon 2-1 here on Saturday. A second-half double from Redha Tukar was enough to keep Saudi Arabia in second place in Asian qualifying group four and leave Lebanon winless after four games.
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