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 TA keeps rolling in Euroleague; Hap TA suffers 5th straight loss
Maccabi Tel Aviv defeated Bayern Munich 111-106 in overtime over the weekend as the yellow-and-blue couldn’t miss from long distance, hitting 20 three-pointers to help chalk up the home win.
Finding his stride: Anthony Lamb emerging as key piece in Hapoel Jerusalem’s title hopes
The NBA-experienced forward previously struggled with efficiency, yet recently delivered one of his most complete performances in Hapoel’s 114-104 overtime victory over Cluj.
Maccabi Tel Aviv to auction NBA All-Star Deni Avdija’s final game-worn jersey
The auction will open Thursday at 5 p.m. Israel time on the club’s official online store, with bidding set to close Sunday at 6 p.m., hours before Avdija's NBA All-Star game.
A buzzer beater and a new ‘Jimmy Buckets’ in Tel Aviv
Rising the ranks in Euroleague, Jimmy Clark's recent buzzer-beater victory shot led to Partizan Belgrade's defeat at the hands of Maccabi Tel Aviv.
Iran’s supreme leader tells Eretz Nehederet he’s bored of bingeing TV in his bunker
Eretz Nehederet shifted focus from Trump to a bunker-bound Khamenei, mocking Iran-US tensions, Israeli defense systems, and domestic politics amid mounting war anxiety.
Maccabi Tel Aviv tops Partizan at the buzzer, Hapoel continues to slump in Euroleague
Prior to the game, Maccabi Tel Aviv held a ceremony honoring Partizan for hosting the club for more than two years after the terrorist attacks by Hamas on October 7, 2023.
Deni Avdija drawn into political storm after Netanyahu’s All-Star praise
Netanyahu’s message, posted shortly after Avdija was named an All-Star reserve, read: “Every time you step onto the court, our country shines with pride.”
Why Deni Avdija’s All-Star moment feels bigger than basketball in Israel - analysis
“I’m an athlete. I don’t really get into politics, because it’s not my job. I obviously stand for my country, because that’s where I’m from,” he said in an interview last month in The New York Times.
NBA star Deni Avdija becomes first Israeli chosen for All-Star game
More fans voted for the Israeli than for LeBron James, Victor Wembanyama, Anthony Edwards, Kevin Durant, Kawhi Leonard, and many others.
Hapoel Jerusalem advances to State Cup semis as Tel Aviv clubs fall in Europe
Hapoel Jerusalem defeated Hapoel Tel Aviv, advancing to the Israel State Cup semifinals as Hapoel Tel Aviv and Maccabi Tel Aviv faced defeat in Euroleague basketball games.
