Basketball
Israel’s basketball powerhouse: Deni Avdija’s meteoric rise to NBA stardom
Deni Avdija has become the fulcrum of Portland’s offense and one of the most productive two-way forwards in the league.
Hapoel Tel Aviv beats Beersheba in OT, while Jerusalem, Mac TA both take wins home
Everyone loves Rayman after Maccabi Tel Aviv's Euroleague triumph
Hapoel Tel Aviv earns Euroleague triumph
Israeli star Yam Madar shines as Hapoel Tel Aviv wins in Israeli basketball action
Hapoel Tel Aviv rides Madar’s return • Walker, Maccabi TA cruise • Jerusalem escapes Kiryat Ata
Three-for-three: Maccabi, Hapoel storm to European victories before returning home
“I’m very happy, and getting the team to win is most important. Our record doesn’t show it, but we will climb the ladder. We have so much talent to show,” Walker, the game's MVP, said.
Israel struggles in World Cup qualifiers, faces 'uphill battle' after disastrous opening window
Playing the “home” game in Riga is obviously not ideal for Israel, but the squad has faced this challenge since the outbreak of the war in October 2023.
Avdija shines as Wolf and Saraf lift Nets in breakout night for Israeli NBA talent
Avdija powered Portland to a key win as Wolf and Saraf helped Brooklyn notch back-to-back victories.
Israel falls to 0-2 with costly Croatia basketball defeat
Beit Halachmi admits the Israeli national basketball team ‘hardly practiced’ in a frustrating start to World Cup qualifying.
Israeli NBA talent takes spotlight despite dual team losses
From Avdija’s triple-double heroics for Portland to the promise of Brooklyn rookies Wolf and Saraf, Israeli players continue to leave an unmistakable imprint on the NBA stage.
Israel loses to Germany 89-69 in World Cup qualifier debut
Germany tightened its defense after a close first quarter, holding Israel to 9 points in the second quarter and pulling away for an 89,69 win in the qualifier.
Israel opens World Cup qualifying campaign with tough tests vs. Germany, Croatia
“We are about to launch the next campaign that is very significant for Israeli basketball and for all of us,” noted Beit Halachmi. “It’s a very big challenge, but also a huge opportunity."
Israel ParaSport Center marks 65 years with new Luski Aquatic Center
Reporter's Notebook: The new Luski Aquatic Center marks the third generation of the Luski family's support for the Israel ParaSport Center, ensuring disabled athletes have facilities to thrive.
Anti-Israel rioters attack Bologna police with firecrackers, set fires, build barricades
Violent protests against a Maccabi match saw masked rioters clash with police, injuring eight officers using flagpoles, bottles, clubs and flares.
