Iran 81-70 Lebanon Iran rallied in the final 10 minutes behind Nikkah Bahrami's red-hot shooting to beat Lebanon 81-70 Friday in a rematch of the 2007 Asian Championship final and the most anticipated game of the day. Bahrami had 29 points, including five 3-pointers, and 8 rebounds in the game. He had 13 points in the game-deciding 18-6 run in the 4th quarter.
Croatian Kranjcar named Persepolis coach TEHRAN, July 22 (MNA) -- Zlatko Kranjcar has been appointed as Persepolis football coach on Wednesday, according to the club.