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
Israel loses to Germany 89-69 in World Cup qualifier debut
Germany tightened its defense after a close first quarter, holding Israel to 9 points in the second quarter and pulling away for an 89,69 win in the qualifier.
Israel opens World Cup qualifying campaign with tough tests vs. Germany, Croatia
“We are about to launch the next campaign that is very significant for Israeli basketball and for all of us,” noted Beit Halachmi. “It’s a very big challenge, but also a huge opportunity."
Israel ParaSport Center marks 65 years with new Luski Aquatic Center
Reporter's Notebook: The new Luski Aquatic Center marks the third generation of the Luski family's support for the Israel ParaSport Center, ensuring disabled athletes have facilities to thrive.
Anti-Israel rioters attack Bologna police with firecrackers, set fires, build barricades
Violent protests against a Maccabi match saw masked rioters clash with police, injuring eight officers using flagpoles, bottles, clubs and flares.
Blakeney lifts Hapoel to 85-80 win over Maccabi in fierce Tel Aviv derby
This was unlike any other derby from the recent past, with Hapoel Tel Aviv entering the contest as the clear favorites over Maccabi Tel Aviv.
Baron, Meyers power Israel to comeback victory over Bosnia
Alyssa Baron leads Israel Women’s Basketball to a 98-91 win over Bosnia in the EuroBasket qualifiers, with Abby Meyers and Daniel Raber contributing big performances.
Israeli hoops flying in Europe, except Maccabi: Hapoel Tel Aviv blows out Baskonia in EuroLeague
Hapoel Tel Aviv downed Baskonia 114-89 to move to 8-2 in EuroLeague, led by Elijah Bryant (24 pts). Meanwhile, Maccabi fell to Fenerbahce, dropping its record to 2-8.
Avdija’s All-Star dream: New format could open door for Israel's rising star
Through 10 games with the Portland Trail Blazers, Avdija has been playing at an All-Star level, averaging 25.5 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 4.9 assists per game on 47% shooting from the field and 37% fr
Hapoel Jerusalem captures Winner Cup title after tense final vs Hapoel Tel Aviv
The victory marked the seventh time Jerusalem won the Winner Cup, with the most recent coming in 2023.
Avdija, Blazers rally from 22 down to hand reigning NBA champs Thunder first loss of season
Israeli forward Deni Avdija delivers a near triple-double in a dramatic comeback win, as talk grows about his next big NBA contract.
