Basketball
Israel’s unbeaten U18 run ends against Slovenia, but World Cup hopes remain alive
Despite the defeat, coach Nadav Zilberstein’s team still has plenty to play for, as it will now battle for fifth place, with a win in its next game securing a berth at next year’s FIBA U19 World Cup.
Hapoel Jerusalem adds NBA talent and Chinese League MVP to its lineup
Israel's Yarden Garzon: ‘I’ll make it to the WNBA, I’m sure!’
Captain Belaga focused on leading Israel’s basketball U20s at Euros - interview
Maccabi cruises, Hapoel rallies as Tel Aviv basketball derby looms
The round of games was also overshadowed by the death of Hapoel Galil Elyon’s Israeli guard Raz Adam last week at the age of 26 in a car accident.
Israel Basketball Association launches 'Back in the Game' initiative for veterans with PTSD
The initiative was created in response to requests from members of the Zahal Disabled Veterans Organization, who said basketball had become an important outlet in helping them cope with trauma.
A new international project arrives in Ofakim and upgrades sports in the city
In cooperation with the JAB Courts initiative and donors from abroad, two basketball courts in the city were upgraded, and more are expected to be added soon.
Israeli basketball player Raz Adam pronounced dead after car crash in Galilee Panhandle
Adam was driving his vehicle during the crash, which occured on Highway 90. The driver of the other vehicle was lightly injured and evacuated to Ziv Medical Center, Safed, by MDA paramedics.
Israeli hoops players end strike, return to the court
According to the agreement, starting next season, the minister’s framework will grant a budget of 2.2 million NIS only to teams that play with four foreign players throughout the season.
Jason Collins, first openly gay active NBA player, dies at 47
"We are heartbroken to share that Jason Collins, our beloved husband, son, brother and uncle, has died after a valiant fight with glioblastoma," the family said in a statement.
Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke dies at age 29
Clarke's death was announced Tuesday by the Grizzlies and his representation, Priority Sports.
Real Madrid eliminates Hapoel Tel Aviv
Despite a 3-1 playoff series ouster, the Reds take plenty of positives from 1st Euroleague season.
Maccabi Tel Aviv pulls away from Hapoel Jerusalem for overtime win
Along with the win came some concerning news: Lonnie Walker dislocated his finger in overtime and will be out for 2-3 weeks.
Hapoel Tel Aviv staring down 0-2 Euroleague quarterfinal hole vs Real Madrid
Dimitrios Itoudis’s squad came out with a ton of energy early, thanks to impressive play on the inside by Dan Oturu, as Hapoel grabbed a 42-40 advantage at halftime.
