Basketball

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

Hapoel Jerusalem remained unbeaten in the EuroCup with a commanding 100-64 victory over Riga Zelli, while Bnei Herzliya fell 86-74 to Porto in Basketball Champions League action.

Hapoel Tel Aviv players celebrate on the bench during their 90-81 comeback Euroleague victory over Virtus Bologna in Bulgaria.
LeBron James #23 of the Philadelphia 76ers in action during the game against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on October 20, 2026 in New York City.

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HAPOEL JERUSALEM forward David Roddy drives to the basket for two of his game-high 16 points in the Reds' 88-74 victory over visiting Hapoel Beersheba in the capital.

Maccabi Tel Aviv basketball rolls to 116-89 victory as Hapoel Jerusalem, Tel Aviv secure wins

He picked up where he left off last season. Avdija.

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Euroleague to launch Supercup in UAE as Israeli clubs continue playing abroad

Euroleague announced a Supercup in Abu Dhabi featuring Dubai, while Israeli teams remain banned from hosting, drawing sharp criticism from Arik Shtilman.

Maccabi Tel Aviv fans.

Historic merger in Ramat Gan: Men's and women's teams to operate under same club

Gabbay and Glazer signed: For the first time ever, both basketball teams will operate under the same roof: "A model of excellence regardless of gender." The Mayor congratulated the move.

Avi Gabbay signs the club merger agreement with Ora Glazer at Maccabi Ramat Gan.

Israel National Team falls 101-90 to Georgia in World Cup tune-up

Despite 25 points from Roman Sorkin and leading for extended stretches, the blue-and-white ran out of steam late in Tbilisi.

Yam Madar.

Israeli basketball legend Mickey Berkowitz’s severe dementia diagnosis revealed in documentary

Berkowitz has been living in a care facility away from his home in recent months, and the film documents his family’s efforts to cope with his condition.

Mickey Berkowitz on his 70th birthday

Hapoel Tel Aviv begins preseason in Sofia: When will the Reds arrive in Israel?

Hapoel Tel Aviv holds preseason abroad before EuroLeague. Tomer Ginat will miss start of season; questions surround Tamir Blatt and Jacob Toppin.

Hapoel Tel Aviv players.

EuroLeague champ Bonzie Colson makes celebratory return to Maccabi Tel Aviv

Colson, who played with Maccabi between 2022 and 2024, was part of Oded Katash’s team that won two Israeli league championships and a State Cup.

BONZIE COLSON is joyously welcomed back to Israel by hundreds of Maccabi Tel Aviv fans at Ben Gurion Airport on Tuesday, as the EuroLeague champion begins the next chapter of his yellow-and-blue story.

The business strategy behind the Lakers' $12B Sale

How the flagship club was sold in a strange flash deal for $12 billion, just one year after changing hands, what is behind the "aggressive offer," and what are the new buyers planning?

Changed course on the way to a major deal. Kushner.

Maccabi Tel Aviv hit by player absences ahead of new season

The Yellows will soon open training, but even after finalizing the roster, the coaching staff will have to manage without six to seven players due to injuries and national team call-ups.

Kattash.

Don Nelson, NBA innovator who changed the game forever, dies at 86

Don Nelson envisioned 3-pointers, unlocked European talent, and saved Gregg Popovich's career. Remembering an NBA coaching giant ahead of his time.

Ahead of his time. Don Nelson.

Will the obstacles fall? On the addition of Shane Hunter to Maccabi Tel Aviv

Shane Hunter returned to Maccabi Tel Aviv, but roster rules limit his registration. The Yellows seek a solution to clear his path to contribute.

Hunter.