Basketball
Israel's Yarden Garzon: ‘I’ll make it to the WNBA, I’m sure!’
After starring in high school and local youth leagues in Israel, women's basketball player Yarden Garzon was recruited by colleges in the United States and chose to attend Indiana.
Captain Belaga focused on leading Israel’s basketball U20s at Euros - interview
Celebrating silver: Blue-and-white U20 women finish as European runner-up
Sasa Obradovic takes the reins in Hapoel Jerusalem’s quest for glory as new head coach
Hapoel Tel Aviv stays alive with Game 3 win over Maccabi
Vasilije Micic scored 29 points and added 10 assists as Hapoel Tel Aviv beat Maccabi Tel Aviv 80-74 in Game 3 of the finals, cutting the series lead to 2-1 ahead of Game 4 on Tuesday.
Israel National Basketball Team begins prep for pair of qualifiers vs Germany, Croatia
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.
Record sale for a women's basketball team: Connecticut Sun sold for $300 million
Huge deal in the WNBA: The Fertitta family, owners of the Houston Rockets, purchased the team for the highest amount in league history.
Maccabi Tel Aviv takes lead in finals series with win in first game
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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Finals set as Maccabi, Hapoel Tel Aviv complete semi sweeps
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.
World Cup bus set alight as chaotic celebrations erupt in Manhattan after Knicks win NBA
"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.
Knicks in five! Knicks win NBA win 2026 NBA Championship for first time in over 50 years
Down double digits once again, the Knicks rallied to win their first NBA championship since 1973, ending a 53-year title drought.
Knicks upset Spurs in largest comeback in NBA Finals history, Game Four
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.
Israeli basketball controversy continues as Hapoel Tel Aviv barely beat Jerusalem in Game 2
"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.
