Basketball
Hapoel Jerusalem advances to final stage for permanent EuroLeague license
EuroLeague CEO told the Reds they are final candidates for franchise: We will act with determination to become a permanent EuroLeague member.
Real revolution at Hapoel Tel Aviv? 'Everyone needs to get used to the new era'
Avdija: 'I won't allow anyone to question my commitment to the national team and the country'
Israel knocked out of World Cup qualification after defeat to Latvia
Fans evacuated as Israeli basketball playoff game halted over security concerns
Hapoel Tel Aviv and Hapoel Jerusalem’s semifinal opener was halted after three quarters, as fans were evacuated following updated Home Front Command restrictions.
Hapoel Tel Aviv, Jerusalem tip off semifinal series
After falling at home in Game 1, the Reds needed to dig deep, both mentally and physically, to take Game 2 on the road and then Game 3 back at Yad Eliyahu.
Hapoel Tel Aviv evens basketball quarterfinals, Hapoel Jerusalem reaches semifinals
Vasilije Micic and Oz Blayzer lead Hapoel Tel Aviv past Maccabi Rishon 95-69, forcing a decisive third game, while Hapoel Jerusalem sweeps Hapoel HaEmek to reach the semifinals.
Wingate, Israel Basketball League chair talks Israeli athletes' challenges overseas
“No athlete should have to choose between representing their country and feeling safe or accepted in their sport.”
Yam Madar delivers derby masterpiece as Hapoel Tel Aviv heads into playoffs red hot - comment
The game was close after the opening quarter, but that was because Madar was just warming up for what was to be a historical night for Israeli basketball.
Israeli NBA star Deni Avdija presented with award during Jerusalem real estate fair in NYC
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion praised Avdija for representing the State of Israel as a public figure in the US and for bringing pride to Jews and Israelis worldwide.
Under fire: The resilience of Israel’s sports and education
Antisemitism and international boycotts jeopardize the future of Israel’s sporting sector.
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.
