basketball

Ramle nabs 3rd straight Israel women's basketball title

Elitzur Ramle captured the Israel women’s basketball championship after defeating Harold Lev Jerusalem 84-60, winning its third title in a row with a clean 3-0 sweep in the finals. 

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN
18/04/2024

Maccabi tips off against Baskonia in Play In

After 16th straight triumph in Israel, yellow-and-blue heads to Belgrade for key Euroleague tilt

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN
15/04/2024

Elitzur club takes commanding 2-0 lead in best-of-5 final with tight 95-94 conquest in Jerusalem

ELITZUR RAMLE GUARD Eden Rotberg (4) scored 33 points to lead her club to a 95-94 victory over Noor Kayuf and Hapoel Lev Jerusalem, with Ramle now holding a 2-0 lead in the best-of-5 final.

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN
14/04/2024

The power of human touch: A friendly pat on the back improves basketball performance

In difficult situations, physical touches like a hug or a pat on the back can reduce stress, though whether this influences performance in stressful life situations is yet to be studied in detail.

The Jewish Sport Report: A Jewish comedian makes his pitch for baseball history

Jewish comedian Eitan Levine seeks to break the record for most ceremonial first pitches thrown by one person in a baseball season, in the hopes of raising money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

By JACOB GURVIS/JTA
12/04/2024

Hapoel Tel Aviv launches ‘unified’ hoops team

Hapoel Tel Aviv launched a team that combines fans and those on the autism spectrum in honor of World Autism Day, including a special training session with the team's captain.

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN
11/04/2024

A friendly pat on the back can improve performance in basketball

In difficult situations, physical touch like a hug or a pat on the back can reduce stress.

Deni Avdija is a must-see DC attraction

Israeli basketball player Deni Avdija shines in the NBA, showing growth and leadership for the Washington Wizards. His pivotal role in a victory against the Milwaukee Bucks highlights his potential

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN
04/04/2024

State Cup surprises galore in quarterfinals

Jerusalem ousts Hap TA, which fires Franco • Mac TA, Kiryat Ata advance • Beersheba bounces Holon

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN
03/04/2024

Maccabi Tel Aviv still sizzling in Europe

The recent run has yellow-and-blue vying for automatic playoff berth • State Cup action heating up

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN
29/03/2024
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