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Iranian women's soccer players 'were misled,' in Australia, Pezeshkian says in video address
Australia granted humanitarian visas to six players and one support staff member from the Iranian squad in early March after they sought asylum over fears of possible persecution upon returning home.
The sports that look unusual until the crowd arrives
Maccabi Tel Aviv downs Haifa in Classico to reach State Cup final
Blueprint vs breakdown: Hapoel Tel Aviv’s plan delivers, while Maccabi pays the price
The road warriors of Israeli beach volleyball: Elazar, Cuzmiciov, and the calculus of resilience
Modern beach volleyball is a game of brutal physical metrics and psychological endurance in which a two-centimeter error can result in a lost set and where the wind is a third player on the court.
Israeli women's basketball team secures top spot, beats Luxembourg
So far this window, the blue-and-white has defeated Bosnia 94-71 and now with the victory over Luxembourg, Israel will have a chance to go a perfect 6-0 in the first stage of qualifying.
Yeshiva University fans gear up for Sweet Sixteen run, Shabbat in Atlanta
Yeshiva University’s men’s basketball team will be playing in the Sweet Sixteen round of March Madness, a first in the program's history.
Iran World Cup withdrawal threat leaves FIFA pondering options
Only a few hours before the withdrawal statement, FIFA chief Gianni Infantino trumpeted an assurance from Trump that Iran was "welcome to compete in the tournament in the United States."
Raber ready to lead Israeli women hoopsters in key World Cup qualifiers - interview
The veteran 29-year-old forward, who currently plays her club basketball in Greece with Olympiacos, spoke about national team pride, her international career and the future of women’s basketball.
Capital gears up for 15th Jerusalem Marathon amid uncertainty
Amid the ongoing war between Israel and Iran and heightened security concerns across the country, Israeli authorities have temporarily restricted public gatherings and large events in many areas.
Israel closes out WBC campaign with statement victory over Netherlands
With the victory, Israel improved its record to a very respectable 2–2 and took sole possession ahead of the Dutch of third place in Pool D.
Omri Airlines: The meteoric rise of Israeli midfielder Gandelman with Italy’s Lecce
Gandelman has transformed into the “new face” of US Lecce in just a few short weeks, a player in the right place at the right time to secure a vital 2-1 victory.
Amid war at home, Iran women push on at Asian Cup despite family fears
The conflict erupted after Israel and the US launched air strikes on Iran over the weekend, killing the Islamic Republic's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, after which Iran launched missiles in response.
Iranian women's soccer team refuses to sing national anthem, chess player calls out regime
The players' actions came as Israel continued its war against Iran in the form of Operation Roaring Lion. As the war progressed, Israel successfully eliminated many of the country's leaders.
