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England, Bayern forward Kane crowned 2026 Ballon d'Or winner

Kane is the first Englishman to win the prestigious award in 25 years, after Michael Owen won it in 2001.

Bayern Munich's Harry Kane celebrates after winning the men's Ballon d'Or award, October 26, 2026.
MACCABI TEL AVIV coach Oded Katash is searching for solutions as the yellow-and-blue aims to rebound from consecutive losses in Euroleague and Israeli league play.

Maccabi Tel Aviv searches for answers as struggles on the court continue

Oscar Levis, known early in his career as “Chick Levy,” and later as “Oscal,” was celebrated as the premier pitcher in Panama before joining the Cuban Stars and Hilldale Daisies in the Negro Leagues.

The discovery of a Jewish Negro League star forces a rewrite of Jewish baseball history

Hapoel Tel Aviv players celebrate on the bench during their 90-81 comeback Euroleague victory over Virtus Bologna in Bulgaria.

Hapoel Tel Aviv rallies in Euroleague basketball, Jerusalem stays perfect in EuroCup


Maccabi Tel Aviv drops 120 on Galil Elyon as Hapoel Jerusalem, Hapoel Tel Aviv claim basketball win

Clark led the way with 16 points, TJ Leaf added 15, and Will Rayman and Keaton Wallace scored 14 apiece. Maurice Kemp led Galil Elyon with 27 points.

Hapoel Jerusalem forward Yotam Hanochi (center) celebrates with teammates during the Reds’ 92-69 victory over Hapoel Holon.

Only for the pros: Meet Israel's most extreme and challenging bike trail

A 4.1-km route, steep climbs, and technical elements: The new Kula Trail in Hefer Forest is intended for very experienced riders only and was inaugurated with an international race.

The first black mountain biking trail, Kula Forest.

Israeli law firms raise NIS 172,000 for northern communities in charity basketball tournament

Ten leading law firms competed in a charity basketball tournament in Tel Aviv to raise funds for families still recovering from the war.

Law firms raise NIS 172,000 for northern Israel communities with charity basketball game.

From Ra’anana around the world and back: Edan Leshem takes a swing for Sharsheret - interview

“I feel it’s a great cause and that I really want to help,” Leshem said. “I’m just there to support the players and give them the best experience of the tournament.”

EDAN LESHEM, the former top-ranked Israeli professional tennis star, will help organize Friday’s Sharsheret Israel Tennis Tournament in Ra’anana, returning to the courts where his tennis journey began as a child.

Yarkon River cycling event returns with 3 routes

The Riding in Hope event returns on October 16 with three cycling routes along the Yarkon River, ranging from 10 km for families to 37 km.

Riding in Hope, a reed tunnel in the Yarkon River.

Hapoel Jerusalem stays perfect in EuroCup, Holon loses in Basketball Champions League

“In the last quarter we showed character. When they hit us, we hit them back and we showed the physicality, which is why we won the game," Ljubljana's MVP Miletic said after the game.

HAPOEL JERUSALEM players celebrate after defeating Olimpija Ljubljana 75-64 to open their EuroCup campaign with a 2-0 record.

‘We were playing for you’: Hapoel Tel Aviv remembers October 7

It was an evening of remembrance, grief and reflection, but also of community – a recognition that for Hapoel Tel Aviv, the events of October 7 are not something separate from the club’s story.

HAPOEL TEL AVIV held its annual ‘Together Forever’ memorial ceremony this week, honoring the victims of October 7 and those who fell in battle.

UEFA opens probe into alleged misconduct during Ireland-Israel soccer match

The investigation follows reports of possible player misconduct during Ireland’s Nations League fixture against Israel, played behind closed doors in Serbia.

Israel's players (L) and the Republic of Ireland's players (R) stand alongside the officials for the national anthems ahead of the UEFA Nations League Group B3 football match between the Republic of Ireland and Israel at the TSC Arena in Backa Topola on October 4, 2026.

Lionel Messi to play final match for Argentina in Buenos Aires farewell

Lionel Messi will make his 208th and final appearance for Argentina against Benin in Buenos Aires, ending an international career that included a World Cup and two Copa América titles.

Argentina's Lionel Messi looks dejected after losing the World Cup final.

Tel Aviv derby set for Winner Cup final

“Maccabi deserved to win,” said Jerusalem coach Sasa Obradovic. “While we played well in the first half, in the second half their quality came out.”

MACCABI TEL AVIV players celebrate following their 88-71 victory over Hapoel Jerusalem in the Winner Cup semifinals.