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'Even cakes are political': Michal Epstein faces backlash over kosher pastry kitchen

Former basketball star Michal Epstein faced boycott threats after making her pastry kitchen kosher; She says Eats remains open on Saturdays and nonkosher, calling the backlash a sign of how deeply politics has entered everyday life

Tiki Golan | 08.28.26

Israel says it is ready to host international basketball games again

Israel Basketball Association is asking FIBA to return the national team's games to Israel, beginning with the November window

Stav Ifergan | 08.28.26

Basketball great Miki Berkovich battling dementia, family says: ‘It’s painful to see him like this’

Miki Berkovich, 72, has been battling dementia for the past two and a half years and now requires close supervision; Family associates say it is painful to see the Israeli basketball legend struggle but that he remains surrounded by love and support

Efrat Amoraban | 08.25.26

Miki Berkovich, Israeli basketball legend, faces serious health battle

The 72-year-old Maccabi Tel Aviv icon has largely remained out of public view as family, friends and former teammates support him through a complex medical condition

Efrat Amoraban | 08.24.26

Can basketball change minds about Israel? Barak Swarttz challenges traditional hasbara in ‘ALL CAPS’ Episode 23

Basketball trainer and Israel advocate Barak Swarttz argues traditional hasbara is trapped in an echo chamber, urging Israel to use culture and common ground to reach new audiences as Episode 23 also tackles Kozo Okamoto, the DSA and Israeli tech

ynet Global | 08.23.26

Deni Avdija should remain Portland’s top offensive option despite Lillard, Morant

Sports Illustrated ranks the Israeli forward ahead of Ja Morant and Damian Lillard after his career-best season, arguing that Portland should keep Avdija at the center of its offense while adapting to two ball-dominant guards

ynet | 08.11.26

Former NBA executive Jason Levien set to buy 29% of Maccabi Tel Aviv

Jason Levien is the former CEO of the NBA’s Memphis Grizzlies; He will purchase 29% of the team for about $50 million from the Recanati family if the other owners do not exercise their right of first refusal

Efrat Amoraban | 08.06.26

The next Avdija? Meet 2.10-meter Israeli ‘unicorn’ David Moses

The 18-year-old is averaging 24 points and 12.3 rebounds at the European Youth Championship before moving to Florida Atlantic, with coaches calling his potential ‘endless’

Stav Ifargan | 07.28.26

LeBron James is exhausting — and his endless need for attention is becoming sad

Opinion: One of basketball’s greatest players has turned every career decision into a carefully staged spectacle; even at 41, LeBron James’ relentless demand for attention remains exhausting — and increasingly sad

Tzippy Shmilovitz, New York | 07.25.26

Recanati family takes control of Maccabi Tel Aviv in $50 million deal

Deal ends the Federman era at the basketball club, giving new owners a 58% stake and setting up a major player-budget boost

Efrat Amoraban | 07.07.26

LeBron James to leave Lakers, sets off new buzz over Warriors and next team

ESPN reports the 41-year-old has told Los Angeles he will not return, ending a season in which he still produced at a high level but watched the Lakers hit another playoff ceiling while shifting their future around Luka Dončić

Dennis Bihler | 06.30.26

New York Knicks win first NBA title in 53 years, beating Wembanyama's Spurs

Knicks beat San Antonio Spurs 94-90 in Game 5 of the NBA Finals to clinch the series 4-1 and claim its first championship since 1973

ynet Global | 06.14.26

Victor Wembanyama is changing the NBA by proving that caring is cool

The Spurs star has reached the NBA Finals ahead of schedule, but his real impact goes beyond his alien body and historic talent: he is showing a cynical sports world that emotion is not weakness

Tzippy Shmilovitz | 06.03.26

Shabbat or the Knicks? New York’s Jewish basketball fans face a holy dilemma

What's a Sabbath-observant Knicks fan supposed to do: the Knicks will appear in the NBA Finals for the first time in 27 years, but Game 2 will be played on Saturday and Game 7 – if the series goes that far – will also fall on the day of rest

Daniel Edelson, New York | 06.02.26

NBA star Deni Avdija and Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion

NBA Star Deni Avdija receives Jerusalem Ambassador award at Manhattan real estate fair

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion honored Avdija at a Manhattan real estate fair, praising his advocacy for Israel and role as a source of pride for Jews worldwide

ynet | 05.29.26