Deshawndre Washington Handed Over to US
MTV's website has learned that Sagesse basketball player Deshawndre Washington left Lebanon yesterday for the United States, following a formal extradition request related to a criminal case in which he is wanted. An Interpol Red Notice had been issued against him.According to the sources obtained by MTV, his extradition was carried out through judicial cooperation between Lebanon’s Ministry of Justice and US authorities. A delegation from the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) travelled to Beirut to take custody of the player.
15-11-2026 14:02
Deshawndre Washington Handed Over to US
MTV's website has learned that Sagesse basketball player Deshawndre Washington left Lebanon yesterday for the United States, following a formal extradition request related to a criminal case in which he is wanted. An Interpol Red Notice had been issued against him.According to the sources obtained by MTV, his extradition was carried out through judicial cooperation between Lebanon’s Ministry of Justice and US authorities. A delegation from the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) travelled to Beirut to take custody of the player.
15-11-2026 14:02
Ronaldo Announces End of Record-Breaking International Career
Portuguese football legend Cristiano Ronaldo announced on Thursday that he was retiring from international football.goals, fell out with national coach Jorge Jesus last month after he refused to use him in a Nations League match. Ronaldo immediately left the team camp."To the Portuguese people, the day has come for me to hand back the number seven shirt of our national team," Ronaldo said in a video on his Instagram account."I never felt it belonged to me alone, but for 23 years I had the privilege and the responsibility of wearing it, defending it and carrying it with me into stadiums all around the world," he continued.
05-11-2026 13:05
Watch: Riots Erupt Ahead Of El Clásico!
Riot police clashed with protesters in Barcelona during a youth demonstration organized on social media, just hours before El Clásico.Barcelona’s Spotify Camp Nou is set to host the highly anticipated clash between Barcelona and visitors Real Madrid this evening, in a top fixture of the 10th round of the Spanish La Liga season.Spanish media reports said the protest began in Plaça de Catalunya before escalating into clashes with the Catalan police, known as the Mossos d’Esquadra. Officers intervened to disperse demonstrators after acts of vandalism targeted public property, shops and vehicles.The unrest led to the closure of some shops and restrictions on access to the area around Plaça de Catalunya, as security forces deployed in large numbers and urged the public to avoid the affected areas.The developments come just hours before El Clásico, a match that draws huge interest from football fans around the world, placing security measures and crowd management among the key concerns ahead of kickoff.La Liga has not announced any changes to the match schedule or indicated that the unrest in Barcelona would affect the game.Watch the attached video for more.
25-10-2026 11:38
Aoun: Sagesse’s Victory Puts Lebanon’s Achievements In The Spotlight
President Joseph Aoun congratulated Sagesse Club’s management, players, coaching staff and fans on winning the Arab Basketball Clubs Championship for the first time in 27 years, describing the victory as an outstanding sporting achievement that adds to the club’s rich record and reaffirms Lebanon’s standing in sports and its youth’s ability to achieve victories and raise their country’s name high.He stressed that this victory is the result of determination, resolve and teamwork. It is a source of pride for Lebanon and a message of hope, reaffirming that sports remain a space for bringing people together and fair competition, as well as a bridge to strengthening Lebanon’s presence in the Arab world and internationally.Aoun concluded: Congratulations to Sagesse Club on this well-deserved achievement. I wish it further success and more championship titles.
21-10-2026 15:22
Ronaldo Announces End of Record-Breaking International Career
Portuguese football legend Cristiano Ronaldo announced on Thursday that he was retiring from international football.goals, fell out with national coach Jorge Jesus last month after he refused to use him in a Nations League match. Ronaldo immediately left the team camp."To the Portuguese people, the day has come for me to hand back the number seven shirt of our national team," Ronaldo said in a video on his Instagram account."I never felt it belonged to me alone, but for 23 years I had the privilege and the responsibility of wearing it, defending it and carrying it with me into stadiums all around the world," he continued.
05-11-2026 13:05
After Two Surgeries and Four Rounds of Chemotherapy, Sébastien Haller Makes His Dorussia Dortmund Debut
Ben Church wrote this article in CNN:Sébastien Haller savored the “amazing” opportunity to play his first game for Borussia Dortmund on Tuesday after testicular cancer sidelined the striker for six months.The 28-year-old underwent two surgeries and four rounds of chemotherapy after receiving his diagnosis in July having just signed for his new club.He eventually made his debut in the second half of Dortmund’s 5-1 win against Fortuna Düsseldorf in Tuesday’s friendly match.“It was an amazing moment on the pitch. I received lots of applause and a lot of messages. I spoke with my teammates and the opposition,” he told reporters.“I finally wore the BVB shirt for the first time after six months. I was really delighted to play because I couldn’t do so immediately after my transfer.”The German Bundesliga returns later this month after the winter break, with teams now preparing for the restart.Dortmund, which plays Augsburg in its first match back on January 22, currently sits sixth in the table and Haller is relishing the chance to finally help his team.“Playing is a much better feeling than training and running through the woods. I’ve missed this feeling,” Haller added.“I would like to stay fit until the end of the season and play as many minutes as I can. Perhaps, I might even get some more minutes in the next friendly.”‘Very special moment’The Ivory Coast international scored 47 goals in 66 games for his former club Ajax during an 18 month spell, 11 of which came in the Champions League.He signed for Dortmund on July 6 but had begun to feel unwell during a preseason training camp in Switzerland later that month.Head coach Edin Terzic said that, after Haller’s difficult year, he was proud to see the striker finally wear the Dortmund shirt.“It was a very special moment for Seb and his family, but for us too,” Terzic told reporters.“It was the first time that he was wearing a Borussia Dortmund shirt rather than a training top. We’re proud that he has taken this path and that we could experience this today.”Haller’s American teammate Gio Reyna has hopes that Haller’s return can help inspire the team to improve performances after the restart.“Sébastien’s comeback was amazing. We’re delighted that he’s back,” Reyna told reporters.“He’s such a good guy; he works hard. You immediately see his quality on pitch. He brings something new to our game.”
14-01-2023 15:17
Djokovic says deportation drama paved way to success
Reuters published this article:Novak Djokovic said his controversial deportation ahead of last year's Australian Open proved an unlikely catalyst for success in 2022, allowing him to regroup on the practice court before bouncing back with key titles.The Serb trained hard in the months after he was deported and while barred from competing in the United States for not being vaccinated against COVID-19.He later won his seventh Wimbledon crown and capped a year of disruption by winning the ATP Tour Finals for a sixth time in Turin.Back at Melbourne Park after his visa ban was lifted by the Australian government, Djokovic said missing events due to his vaccination stance had renewed his determination on the training court."Yes, absolutely. I mean, you normally, as a professional tennis player on the highest level, don't have much time to really have a longer training block," Djokovic told reporters on Saturday."The fact that I wasn't playing for several months beginning of last year allowed me to really get together with my team and work on my body, on my strokes, which has later helped me to achieve some great results."Djokovic told local broadcaster Nine Network that he felt like "the villain of the world" last year in Melbourne where he was detained at a hotel with asylum-seekers before being deported.However, he was warmly received by a packed crowd at Rod Laver Arena on Friday night during a practice match against home hero Nick Kyrgios.Djokovic, who will bid for a record-extending 10th Australian Open crown, said he had no choice but to move on from the events of last year."Well, you have to. I mean, in a way, if I do hold the grudges, probably if I'm not able to move on, I wouldn't be here," he told reporters."Also I have to say that the amount of positive experiences I had in Australia overwhelm the negative experience maybe of last year."The 35-year-old said he was still cautious about a hamstring strain he picked up in Adelaide and was training lighter than usual to conserve his energy.There was no holding back on his motivation to grab another Melbourne Park crown, though, and draw level with champion Rafa Nadal in the Grand Slam race with a 22nd major title."That's why I keep on playing professional tennis, competition tennis, because I want to be the best, I want to win the biggest tournaments in the world," said Djokovic, who opens his tournament against unseeded Spaniard Roberto Carballes Baena."There is no secret about it. It doesn't get bigger than this."I like my chances. I always like my chances."
14-01-2023 14:23
FIFA to Investigate Argentina over World Cup Final Behaviour
Al Jazeera published this article:FIFA says it has opened disciplinary proceedings against Argentina for “offensive behaviour” during the team’s World Cup final triumph in Qatar last month.Argentina beat 2018 winners France on penalties to lift the trophy for a third time.Goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez made a lewd gesture with his goalkeeper of the tournament trophy after the match, before being filmed in the dressing room mocking French star Kylian Mbappe.Mbappe won the FIFA Golden Boot trophy after scoring the most goals in the tournament.Football’s world governing body said Argentina had potentially breached rules regarding “offensive behaviour and violations of the principles of fair play” and “misconduct of players and officials”.FIFA is also investigating the Argentinian FA over breaching media and marketing regulations.Martinez has also come under criticism from pundits and social media for mocking Mbappe during Argentina’s victory parade in Buenos Aires – where he held a baby doll with the French player’s face plastered on it.The Croatian team is also being investigated for potential violations of “discrimination” and “order and security at matches” rules.Players appeared to sing a song with fascist connotations following their third-place playoff victory over Morocco.Defender Dejan Lovren defended himself and his teammates, recently telling AFP news agency it was “a patriotic song which relates to my country, which means that I love my country”.Meanwhile, FIFA said it had fined Mexico 100,000 Swiss francs ($107,840) for chants by its supporters during the team’s game against Poland and Saudi Arabia during the group stages.The team will also be forced to play one FIFA competition match behind closed doors.
15-01-2023 13:46
