Basketball

Israel has opened its training camp ahead of crucial World Cup qualifiers against Germany and Croatia, with several key players absent due to injuries and NBA commitments.

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Game 2 will take place on Thursday night back at Yad Eliyahu with Hapoel Tel Aviv as the hosts as the Reds will look to even up the series.

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Maccabi Tel Aviv cruised past Hapoel Holon 89-61 to complete a 3-0 series sweep, while Hapoel Tel Aviv completed its own sweep with an 89-81 victory over Hapoel Jerusalem.

"They are expressing their happiness, a little bit violently, but it is what it is," said Youssef Sabbr, a 49-year-old Canadian of Moroccan descent.

Down double digits once again, the Knicks rallied to win their first NBA championship since 1973, ending a 53-year title drought.

The Knicks, who trailed by 29 points in the third quarter, lead the best-of-seven series 3-1. They can clinch their first title since 1973 Saturday night, when Game 5 will be played in San Antonio.

"I love this country to death. I grew up in the United States. I choose to be here. I’m a Zionist. I love this country. I love our people, but not everyone feels the same way," said Adelson.

Despite Tel Aviv being awarded the game on the court after the game was abandoned, the Israel Basketball Association will issue a final ruling on the situation at a later time.