Basketball
Israel’s World Cup basketball hopes dashed with loss to Latvia
The blue-and-white ended the August window with two losses, having fallen to Poland 106-86 last week in the first game, and have been officially eliminated from World Cup qualifying.
Led by Blakeney, Hapoel Tel Aviv blows out Balkan 101–76
Hanochi brings power and purpose as Israel fights to keep hoops World Cup hopes alive
Hapoel Jerusalem clarifies: 'We are candidates for a EuroLeague license'
'Our hearts are broken, but we did it out of boundless love for Dad'
After a documentary revealed Miki Berkovich is battling dementia, his son expressed gratitude for the public's massive outpouring of support.
Euroleague to launch Supercup in UAE as Israeli clubs continue playing abroad
Euroleague announced a Supercup in Abu Dhabi featuring Dubai, while Israeli teams remain banned from hosting, drawing sharp criticism from Arik Shtilman.
Historic merger in Ramat Gan: Men's and women's teams to operate under same club
Gabbay and Glazer signed: For the first time ever, both basketball teams will operate under the same roof: "A model of excellence regardless of gender." The Mayor congratulated the move.
Israel National Team falls 101-90 to Georgia in World Cup tune-up
Despite 25 points from Roman Sorkin and leading for extended stretches, the blue-and-white ran out of steam late in Tbilisi.
Israeli basketball legend Mickey Berkowitz’s severe dementia diagnosis revealed in documentary
Berkowitz has been living in a care facility away from his home in recent months, and the film documents his family’s efforts to cope with his condition.
Hapoel Tel Aviv begins preseason in Sofia: When will the Reds arrive in Israel?
Hapoel Tel Aviv holds preseason abroad before EuroLeague. Tomer Ginat will miss start of season; questions surround Tamir Blatt and Jacob Toppin.
EuroLeague champ Bonzie Colson makes celebratory return to Maccabi Tel Aviv
Colson, who played with Maccabi between 2022 and 2024, was part of Oded Katash’s team that won two Israeli league championships and a State Cup.
The business strategy behind the Lakers' $12B Sale
How the flagship club was sold in a strange flash deal for $12 billion, just one year after changing hands, what is behind the "aggressive offer," and what are the new buyers planning?
Maccabi Tel Aviv hit by player absences ahead of new season
The Yellows will soon open training, but even after finalizing the roster, the coaching staff will have to manage without six to seven players due to injuries and national team call-ups.
Don Nelson, NBA innovator who changed the game forever, dies at 86
Don Nelson envisioned 3-pointers, unlocked European talent, and saved Gregg Popovich's career. Remembering an NBA coaching giant ahead of his time.
