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Israel stuns France in 'sweet revenge' EuroBasket win amid ban on hostage flags

Israel defeats France 82-69, overcoming an early deficit for one of its greatest wins; before the game, tensions flared as fans were barred from bringing flags honoring hostages held in Gaza

Efrat Amoraban | 08.31.25

Hapoel Jerusalem to make history facing Israeli players Danny Wolf, Ben Saraf in game against NBA team

Israeli basketball team set to make history with a landmark game against the NBA’s Brooklyn Nets including two Israeli players, despite a grueling schedule that tests the team’s endurance and planning

Stav Ifargan | 07.31.25

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Jews defy stereotypes with strong presence in international sports

From Matt Turner’s World Cup goalkeeping to Amit Elor’s Olympic wrestling gold, these athletes showcase talent across soccer, tennis, baseball, basketball and more, in worldwide inspiration

Yair Kattan | 07.18.25

Hapoel Tel Aviv signs Serbian basketball star to biggest contract in Israeli sports history

The Reds sign two-time EuroLeague MVP Vasilije Micić for €18 million over three seasons, making him one of Europe’s highest-paid players as he returns to the EuroLeague after a stint in NBA

Stav Ifergan | 07.16.25

Kippah and crossovers: US-born Haredi basketball player reflects on debut season in Israel

Ryan Turell—only ultra-Orthodox Jew in pro hoops—says he’s proud to wear his kippah on the court and off; he’s embracing his identity, standing up to antisemitism and dreaming of joining Israel’s national team

Yaniv Pohoryles | 07.09.25

שחקני נבחרת ירדן עד גיל 19 מול הרפובליקה הדומיניקנית, אתמול

Politics derail Jordan’s U19 World Cup return as team forfeits match against Israel

Citing player welfare and political pressure, Jordan's forfeit hands Israel a 20–0 technical win and sparks praise across Arab social media as a moral stance on the Palestinian issue

Lior Ben Ari | 06.30.25

Politics over sports: Jordan boycotts U19 World Cup game against Israel

Israel's neighbor forfeits U-19 FIBA World Cup match citing political pressure and opposition to 'sports normalization' with 'the Zionist entity'; Israeli team to win technical victory

Efrat Amoraban | 06.29.25

Protest, politics overshadow Israel-Jordan clash in FIBA World Cup

Israeli under-19 basketball team’s historic World Cup debut disrupted by pro-Palestinian protest, as Jordan faces mounting pressure to boycott their upcoming match

Lior Ben Ari, Ynet | 06.28.25

Israeli stars shock NBA Draft with back-to-back picks

The big news for Israeli basketball fans? Two Jewish-Israeli players were also drafted in the NBA Draft

Devo Klein, ILTV | 06.28.25

In historic first, two Israelis drafted in first round by same NBA team

The Brooklyn Nets select German club Ulm’s rising star Ben Saraf and Michigan’s standout center Danny Wolf at picks 26 and 27—marking the first time two Israeli players are taken in the first round; soon, they’ll join Deni Avdija in the NBA

Efrat Amoraban | 06.26.25

Ben Saraf's exciting and fateful week - Israeli player could be headed to the NBA

Ben Saraf, a 19-year-old Israeli basketball prodigy, just led team Ratiopharm Ulm to the German finals and is now eyeing the NBA Draft; With a pro mindset, sharp skills and elite focus, he’s drawing serious attention from scouts worldwide

Efrat Amorban | 06.25.25

Kobe Bryant debut Lakers jersey sells for $7 million

Jersey photo-matched to seven games of his 1996-97 rookie season including, October 16 pre-season debut and November 3 regular season debut in 1996, as well as his NBA media day

Reuters | 04.25.25

Hapoel Tel Aviv fans claim abuse by Spanish police following basketball game

Two Hapoel Tel Aviv fans describe alleged police brutality in Las Palmas after celebrating their team’s EuroCup win on local team; Claiming antisemitic abuse, wrongful arrest, and harsh detention conditions, one of them said: 'I feared that, because of the antisemitism there, I’d end up coming home in a coffin'

Nadav Zenziper | 04.18.25

Danny Wolf declares for NBA draft in bid to be 4th Israeli player

American-Israeli basketball star Danny Wolf declares for the NBA Draft following a breakthrough season at Michigan, aiming to be fourth such player in the major league

Ynet | 04.17.25

Deni Avdija talks about his ending NBA season: 'The future is super bright'

After completing his best NBA season with averages of 16.9 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 3.9 assists, Israeli basketball star Deni Avdija praises his team’s potential, expresses excitement about Chauncey Billups’ extension, and shares his goals for growth as a 'two-way player' in press conference

ynet sports | 04.14.25

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