Basketball
Syrian President al-Sharaa says he loves basketball but was distracted by war
It was a revival of international basketball competitions that had declined in recent years, both in their organization and their reach across Syrian provinces
Sick American basketball player jailed in Indonesia over cannabis gummies pleads for early release
Hapoel Tel Aviv heads to Euroleague quarterfinals
Blueprint vs breakdown: Hapoel Tel Aviv’s plan delivers, while Maccabi pays the price
Maccabi Tel Aviv center Roman Sorkin continues to climb the ladder of success
The Maccabi Tel Aviv big man does it all. From scoring, dunking, blocking, and rebounding, the Minsk, Belarus-born Sorkin has continued to carve out a rise to the top.
Hapoel Tel Aviv wins first Euroleague home game, Mac TA survives Dubai, Jerusalem prevails
Israeli basketball clubs deliver on all fronts and across the world, from Hapoel Tel Aviv's victory in Israel, to Maccabi Tel Aviv in Dubai, to Hapoel Jerusalem in Slovenia.
Tel Aviv beats Villeurbanne in first Euroleague game back in Israel since 2023
The first game back in Israel provided plenty of excitement as Lonnie Walker (29 points) and Roman Sorkin (26 points) led the way for the yellow-and-blue.
Hapoel defeats Towers in first European basketball game in Israel since October 7
Although the contest was played in Holon due to the Jerusalem Arena being unavailable, the Reds’ fans packed into Heichal Toto to witness another step toward a return to normalcy in the Holy Land.
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.
