Sports
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.
Jewish and Israeli athletes to watch in the 2026 Winter Olympics
Curse is broken: Hapoel Tel Aviv’s night to remember after derby drought - comment
Everyone loves Rayman after Maccabi Tel Aviv's Euroleague triumph
Thrills, late drama, and crucial wins highlight Israeli soccer round
Beitar Jerusalem holds off Hapoel Haifa 3-2, Maccabi Tel Aviv and Netanya claim convincing conquests. Maccabi Haifa stunned by a last-gasp Tiberias equalizer.
New York basketball team threatens legal action against mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani
The New York Knicks issued a cease-and-desist letter to Mamdani after the politician used a modified version of the Knicks logo in campaign advertisements.
'Sport, music, and urban energy,' annual Tel Aviv Night Run to take place on October 29
The 15km course of the illuminated sporting event will extend to Hostages Square to “symbolize a collective call to bring everyone home."
Israeli basketball stars shine on NBA opening night: Avdija leads Portland, Saraf starts
Israeli basketball talent shone on NBA opening night as Deni Avdija led Portland and Ben Saraf debuted as Brooklyn’s youngest starter, marking a historic moment for Israeli hoops.
IOC freezes Indonesia’s Olympic ambitions after ban on Israeli gymnasts
"Israeli athletes will continue to stand proudly on the world’s biggest stages," said the president of Israel's Olympic committee in response to the IOC's decision.
IOC wants no sports events in Indonesia after Israeli athletes' visa ban
Israeli athletes were barred from attending a gymnastics world championship in Indonesia, against the advice of the International Olympic Committee.
FC 26: Not reinventing the ball
The annual football simulation tries to innovate player and manager career modes, but fails to truly revolutionize the genre.
Jewish-American chess grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky dies unexpectedly at 29
Daniel Naroditsky, son of a Ukranian immigrant, had begun playing chess at the age of 6. His influence extended beyond the chessboard, according to the International Chess Federation.
WWE changes name of October 7 event after Israeli criticism for 'Invasion' name
WWE issued a public apology stating that they “had no knowledge of what was depicted. As soon as we learned, it was removed immediately. We apologize for this error."
IOC regrets Indonesian decision to block entry for Israeli gymnasts
The International Olympic Committee stated that all attempts to facilitate a solution have been refused by Indonesian officials.
