Petro de Luanda almost came back from down 13 points (67-54) against the reigning champions of the Basketball Champions League Asia, but Al Riyadi Beirut finished on top at 80-75 to fight for the 3rd place in the FIBA Intercontinental Cup. They will face the Tasmania JackJumpers tomorrow. Former Los Angeles Lakers guard Manny Harris led the Lebanese team in scoring with 22 points, going close to a double-double with 9 rebounds, 5 assists, and 4 steals. Then, Elmedin Kikanovic added 15 points, while Hayk Gyokchyan finished with a double-double of 15 points and 10 rebounds. For the Angolan team and the reigning champions of the Basketball Africa League, Abou Gakou ultimately scored 20 points shooting 4/7 from beyond the arc off the bench. Former Virtus Bologna and AEK forward Yanick Moreira added 16 points and 6 rebounds on 8/11 from the field. Source: National News Agency - Lebanon
Fleet Races Continue at Arab Sailing Championship in Jeddah
Jeddah: Fleet races continued yesterday at the Arab Sailing Championship for the Optimist class at the Jeddah Sailing Center, with strong competition for the top positions and Arab titles.
According to Saudi Press Agency, after seven races, Jean Luc…