basketball

Jeddah Warriors enter semis in Titan Watch–JBL tourney

Jeddah - Muslimchronicle

The Jeddah Warriors defeated the Blazers 85-82 to advance to the semifinals in the Inter-Commercial category in the Titan Watch-JBL Invitational Basketball Tournament at the Nazeeh and Wartah Park court in Khalidia district here. The Jeddah Warriors went to the open man in offense as Solar scored 20 points. He was adjudged as Titan Watch best player of the gameRead more

Pierre Kakhya elected FLB President

Beirut - Arab Today

The Lebanese Basketball League (FLB) announced on Friday the election of its new administration board, held at Demerjian Center-Naccache. Pierre Kakhya won the presidency of the league, with Doumet Klab as his First Deputy, and Salim Fawal as his Second Deputy. Source: NNARead more

Lebanon basketball team scores victory over Jordan team in West Asian Basketball Championship

Beirut - Arab Today

The Lebanese national basketball team scored victory 72-61 over its Jordanian counterpart in West Asian Basketball Championship taking place in the Jordanian capital, Amman, qualified for Asia Championship which shall be held upcoming August in Lebanon. It is to note that the Lebanese national basketball team has reaped four consecutive times in its history the West Asian Basketball championship, andRead more

North Carolina beat Gonzaga for NCAA men's basketball crown

Los Angeles - Arab Today

The University of North Carolina Tar Heels, who fell agonizingly short of the goal last year, beat the Gonzaga Bulldogs 71-65 on Monday to claim the coveted US collegiate basketball crown. The Tar Heels won their sixth national title with the triumph at the University of Phoenix Stadium, where center Kennedy Meeks's block of a shot by Gonzaga's Nigel Williams-GossRead more

Head of Morocco’s basketball federation refutes accusations

Rabat - Said Ali

President of Moroccan Basketball Federation Mustafa Orash refuted the accusations against him of financial embezzlement, saying that the accusations promoted by the social media accounts are unfounded. He added, “They have no evidences against him. Such false news aims to impede our work.” He added, in a statement to “Arabs Today”, that if anyone has clear evidences condemning him, heRead more

Stresses they seek to qualify for Africa Cup's finals in Congo

Libreville- Saeed Ali

The Moroccan basketball player, Abdul Ali Lehrishi, said that the atmosphere of the national team's preparations was wonderful and positive punctuated by a sense of responsibility and determination among all players. Lehrishi added, in interview with Arabs Today, that Tunisia and Algeria are strong teams at the continental level and prepared well for this dual confrontation. He stated that theRead more

El Jaish Win Qatar Men's Basketball League

Doha - Arab Today

El Jaish wrapped up the Qatar Men's Basketball League title with a 74-65 win over Al Gharafa Friday. Al Gharafa needed a win to force a title-deciding playoff but El Jaish were determined not to extend their rivals that courtesy, eventually edging them out in a gritty match. El Jaish claimed the title having won all their 18 matches inRead more

Prime Minister Participates in Lekhwiya's Sports Day Activities

Doha - ArabToday

HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al-Thani took part Tuesday in the Sports Day celebrations organized by the Ministry of Interior's (MOI) Qatar Police Sports Federation. The event, which is annually held at Suheim Bin Hamad Stadium, was attended by department managers, and more than 2000 employees from the ministry. The eventRead more

Basketball changes lives in one Chinese village

Shijiazhuang - ArabToday

Less than 30 minutes before lunchtime, six Chinese villagers playing basketball can be seen concentrating on a tense three-on-three match-up amid spontaneous bursts of applause. The players, along with fascinated spectators, are locals in Gezhuang Village, Suning County in north China's Hebei Province. Almost everyone in 1,700-resident Gezhuang, from 7-year-old kids to seniors in their 70s, can play basketball, LiRead more

It's a whole new Ball-game for California siblings

Los Angeles - Arab Today

A trio of basketball-playing siblings from California have put the NBA on alert with a series of high-scoring performances that have grabbed national attention. Lonzo Ball, 19, younger brother LiAngelo Ball, 18, and LaMelo Ball, 15, rose to prominence while playing together on their high school team in Chino Hills, roughly 36 miles (57 kilometers) east of Los Angeles. SoRead more