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Israeli league: Walker’s 31-point performance leads Maccabi win; Hapoel TLV undefeated
Maccabi TLV rebounded with a dominant win fueled by Lonnie Walker (31 pts). Holon's coach slammed the performance, while Jerusalem and Tel Aviv also notched crucial victories.
New leadership raises expectations for Syrian soccer’s renewal
Trump pardons Jewish-British billionaire Joe Lewis, who pleaded guilty to insider trading
The future of sports insight: human passion meets artificial intelligence orecision
Miami Dolphis QB Tua Tagovailoa suggests playing NFL game in Jerusalem, sparking controversy
Several NFL teams have played in special overseas games, with Tua Tagovailoa, originally from Hawaii, saying it would be "cool to go play in Jerusalem."
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.
New York Jets cornerback Kris Boyd shot in Manhattan
'I am praying for New York Jets player Kris Boyd and his loved ones,' New York City Mayor Eric Adams said.
Islam Makhachev, Valentina Shevchenko cruise to title wins at UFC 322
A dominant wrestling base made the difference for Makhachev (28-1 MMA), who became the 11th fighter in UFC history to win multiple titles across divisions.
Sharir shines for Israel, claims under-63kg judo gold medal at Zagreb Grand Prix
“I was happy to show quality, determined, and precise judo, and bring a moment of pride to the State of Israel.” Judo athlete Gili Sharir stands on the podium after a performance for Israel.
Heart, heartbreak at Bloomfield: Bermans’ return and Beitar’s stunning rout of Mac TA
Former Gaza hostages Gali and Ziv Berman attended the game, thanking Maccabi Tel Aviv players and fans for their embrace of "endless love."
Olympic committee moves toward blanket ban on transgender women athletes
The ban is set to come into effect in early 2026, The Times reported.
Israel Police arrest six in Sakhnin soccer brawl after Maccabi Haifa match
Some fans had been removed from the stadium and fined after being found to be in possession of pyrotechnic devices, the police statement said.
Sandy Koufax put his Judaism before his baseball career: What will be your Sandy Koufax moment?
When our kids see us sacrifice for our Jewish values and for Israel, and when they take part themselves, they learn that these are not ideals but living commitments.
Turkey orders arrest of 17 soccer referees, club president in betting probe
In what the TFF President describes as a "moral crisis in Turkish football," the detention of 21 people has been ordered by Turkish prosecutors.
Israel makes waves, wins three medals at Pickleball World Cup
Team Israel made a stunning debut at the Pickleball World Cup in Florida, defeating the reigning world champions and winning one gold and two silver medals.
