David Blatt

Who will be lighting this year's Independence Day torches?

Transportation Minister Miri Regev chose to honor eleven outstanding leaders of Israeli civil society, who will light a torch at the Independence Day ceremony.

 The 74th anniversary Independence Day ceremony, held at Mount Herzl, Jerusalem on May 04, 2022.
 Former ESPN anchor Chris Berman speaks during the Pro Football HOF Centennial Class of 2020 enshrinement ceremonies in Canton, Ohio, Aug. 7, 2021.

ESPN broadcaster Chris Berman among International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame’s 11 inductees 2022

DAVID BLATT has always held a special place in the hearts of Maccabi Tel Aviv basketball fans.

Israeli hoops icon David Blatt returns to Maccabi Tel Aviv

Maccabi Electra Tel Aviv coach David Blatt looks on during the match against Real Madrid in their Euroleague Final Four final basketball game in Milan May 18, 2014.

NY Knicks cut consultant David Blatt


Why the NBA Finals are a lose-lose situation for David Blatt

Somehow, despite parlaying a stellar European coaching career into a trip to the NBA Finals in just one season, Blatt finds himself on the hot seat, with something to prove.

David Blatt

Israeli coach David Blatt leads Cleveland Cavaliers to NBA finals

On Tuesday, the Cleveland Cavaliers crushed the Atlanta Hawks 118-88 to complete a 4-0 sweep of the Eastern Conference Final and will now head to the national finals.

LeBron James and David Blatt

Sports: Blatt landslide choice as top Israeli in 2014

Miraculous Euroleague run with Mac TA and even more impressive move to NBA as coach of LeBron and Cavaliers boosts only non-athlete finalist over Gerbi, Sanford and Zahavi.

Cleveland Cavaliers coach and former Maccabi boss David Blatt

Casspi waiting for NBA future to be resolved

Casspi rejoined the Israel national team in training on Wednesday.

Omri Casspi 370

Sinai Says: Casspi’s NBA career at crucial intersection with rumored New Orleans release

Entering his sixth season in the US league, the 26-year-old Israeli has reached the make-or-break stage of his life as an NBA player.

Omri Casspi Houston Rockets 370

Sinai Says: Just like that, Mac TA pretty much back to square one

With a new head coach and the two biggest stars leaving, there are suddenly plenty of question marks surrounding the team’s future.

Departing Maccabi Tel Aviv star Tyrese Rice.

Blatt unveiled as new coach of Cavaliers

Former Maccabi Tel Aviv boss meets with Cleveland media for first time, vows to embrace pressure to win.

David Blatt

Maccabi Tel Aviv signs Guy Goodes as new head coach

Assistant coach Goodes signs two year deal to take over from his mentor David Blatt atop Israeli basketball powerhouse.

Guy Goodes

Blatt interviewed by Cavaliers, set to make decision on NBA destination

Blatt said last week that he is not leaving Maccabi Tel Aviv for a bigger contract or better place, but “to follow my dream.”

David Blatt

Maccabi Tel Aviv thrashes Milano, Final Four beckons

Monster fourth quarter at Nokia propels yellow-and-blue from deficit to 20-point victory; CSKA or Pana on deck.

Maccabi Tel Aviv center Sofoklis Schortsanitis.