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דגל "האריה והשמש" מונף במשחק של איראן נגד ניו זילנד
Iranian exiles turn Lion and Sun flag into World Cup protest against Tehran
Fans defied FIFA’s ban during Iran’s 2-2 draw with New Zealand in Los Angeles, waving the pre-1979 banner in the stands as the national anthem was met with boos and the diaspora’s battle with Tehran spilled onto soccer’s biggest stage
Effi Banay | 09:12 | 06.16.26
ז'ילסון בן שימול
Cape Verde stuns Spain, and its Jewish-rooted striker is part of the story
Cape Verde’s 0-0 draw with Spain in its World Cup debut turned 40-year-old goalkeeper Vozinha into a national hero, while forward Gilson Benchimol carries a surname tied to the island nation’s Moroccan Jewish past
Yair Kattan | 21:48 | 06.15.26
אינפנטינו
FIFA eyes Israel-Palestinian youth match to open new US tournament
Proposed under-15 event would be open to all 211 FIFA members, including Russia, with Miami the likely host; the plan follows a failed handshake attempt between Israeli and Palestinian delegates at FIFA’s Vancouver congress
ynet | 17:29 | 06.15.26
Israel women’s rugby sevens team
Israel women’s rugby sevens team claims bronze at European championship in Andorra
After an opening loss to Finland, Israel rebounded with dominant wins over Luxembourg, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Bulgaria before edging Slovakia 14-12 in the third-place playoff
ynet Global | 12:25 | 06.15.26
שחקני איראן, הסרטים והתיקים
Iran’s World Cup nightmare: heavy security, US restrictions and boos from its own diaspora
Iran is beginning its World Cup campaign against New Zealand in Los Angeles after being forced to train in Tijuana, with players allowed into the US only for matches and many Iranian-American fans refusing to support a team they associate with the Islamic Republic 
Tzippy Shmilovitz, New York | 11:25 | 06.15.26
נדב רייסברג
Nadav Raisberg wins green jersey in historic Israeli cycling first
The 25-year-old NSN rider from Kibbutz Dafna claims the points title at the Tour Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes after 1,200 kilometers, three breakaways and a punishing week in the Alps
ynet | 22:03 | 06.14.26
שחקן ניו-יורק ניקס ג'וש הארט
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 | 06:38 | 06.14.26
אימון נבחרת איראן
Body found near Iran World Cup team training site in Mexico
Police in Tijuana found a decomposed body with signs of violence in the trunk of an abandoned SUV parked near Iran’s World Cup training stadium; The discovery prompted an investigation as the team remains under heavy security amid regional tensions
ynet | 13:18 | 06.13.26
אוהדי קדנה צופים במשחקה הראשון במונדיאל, אתמול
World Cup 2026 in Canada faces backlash over soaring costs and housing crunch
Canada’s first World Cup sparks excitement and backlash; Locals question $1B investment per city amid soaring hotel prices, housing black markets, disrupted daily life and skepticism over FIFA revenues
Roni Rachmani, Vancouver | 12:17 | 06.13.26
השלט נגד ישראל
Pro-Palestinian protest at World Cup in Canada urges to kick Israel out of FIFA
Protestors unfurled a giant banner near a Toronto stadium before Canada’s match against Bosnia, accusing FIFA of double standards over Israel; Palestinian soccer chief Jibril Rajoub says the US denied him a visa to attend official World Cup events
ynet | 01:28 | 06.13.26
ג'יילן ברונסון ואישתו
Ketubah before the chuppah: The Jewish love story of Knicks star Jalen Brunson
The Knicks star is one win from a historic NBA title, but behind the scenes is a love story with Jewish physical therapist Dr. Ali Marks-Brunson, whom he married in 2023 in a ceremony that included a ketubah, chuppah and Hora dance
ynet | 23:55 | 06.12.26
טקס הפתיחה
World Cup 2026 kicks off at Azteca stadium as Mexico hosts glittering opening ceremony
World Cup 2026 kicks off with a glittering opening ceremony in Mexico City’s Azteca, led by Shakira, Burna Boy and Tyla, as FIFA’s first tri-nation tournament launches across Mexico, US and Canada with opening match Mexico vs South Africa
Raz Shechnik, Oz Moalem | 21:55 | 06.11.26
Drone operated by NJ Transit, flies over an Emergency Response Drill and training exercise ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026
World Cup faces its toughest security challenge yet: drones
Threat ranges from careless spectators seeking social media footage to surveillance or attempting to disrupt matches; counter-drone companies ‌working ⁠with law enforcement and public safety agencies to build detection networks around tournament
Reuters | 17:40 | 06.10.26
חיה הלפרן וגלעד ינקלביץ'
Friends remember Gilad Janklowicz: 'He said, "I just want to sleep," and never woke up'
Chaya Halperin, Janklowicz’s longtime colleague, recalls their decades-long friendship, training memories in Japan and Hawaii, and his plans for new fitness programs in Israel and the US, expressing shock at his sudden passing
Alexandra Lukash | 13:29 | 06.10.26
נבחרת איראן
Iran says FIFA denied World Cup tickets to fans, accusing US of political move
Iran’s soccer federation says its fan ticket allocation for three World Cup matches in the United States was revoked, while Washington says the national team will be allowed to enter the country one day before each game
ynet | 09:38 | 06.10.26
עדיה ואיתמר פריאנטה
Maccabiah torch relay to cross Israel in tribute to October 7 victims and heroes
Three-day motorcycle convoy will visit more than 30 local authorities before the July 1 opening ceremony in Jerusalem, honoring resilience, renewal and Israel’s shared story
Ilana Curiel | 18:44 | 06.09.26
גלעד ינקלביץ'
Gilad Janklowicz, legendary Bodies in Motion fitness coach, dies at 71
The Israeli-born fitness coach, who became a symbol of the televised workout era, had recently been in advanced talks with Sport 5 for a filmed comeback in Israel that would showcase the country’s landscapes to American viewers
ynet | 13:56 | 06.09.26
נשיא ארה"ב דונלד טראמפ עם נכדתו קאי במשחק של ניו-יורק ניקס מול סן אנטוניו ספרס בגמר ה-NBA
Trump booed at Knicks NBA finals game as visit snarls Manhattan traffic for hours
The president’s appearance at Madison Square Garden drew loud boos during the national anthem, triggered a major security lockdown around the arena and ended with the Knicks’ first playoff loss
Amir Bogen | 09:22 | 06.09.26
גביע העולם
World Cup player accused of sexually harassing 14-year-old girl at hotel
The Daily Mail claims the player, who was in Turkey ahead of the tournament, called the girl 'hot' and invited her to go 'somewhere no one can see us'
ynet | 19:04 | 06.08.26
אוהדים אמריקאים בטירוף
The World Cup that changed America’s relationship with soccer
How the 1994 World Cup helped make soccer America’s No. 2 youth sport — and why many US fans may still feel like guests at their own party this year
Tzipi Shmilovitz/New York | 10:31 | 06.08.26
נבחרת איראן
Trump's revenge? US visa crackdown throws Iran World Cup plans into chaos
Players receive US visas after arduous process in Turkey, but several 'integral' members of coaching staff and soccer federation reportedly denied entry; Tehran accuses Washington of politicizing the World Cup and seeks FIFA intervention
Lior Ben Ari | 08:15 | 06.07.26
נבחרת ישראל בכדורגל לקטועי גפיים
Wounded in war, back on the field: Israel’s amputee soccer team plays on
In the locker room, prosthetics line the floor; players come straight from rehab and a one-armed goalkeeper proves he can still stop shots; Oz Moalem followed Israel’s amputee soccer team for a special project
Oz Moalem | 21:49 | 06.06.26
אנדרייה וקוסטיוק
Sport becomes new frontline as Ukraine opposes easing of Russian bans
International sports bodies ease restrictions on Russian athletes as Ukraine protests intensify, saying sport is being used to whitewash war crimes; From tennis courts to gymnastics podiums and UEFA disputes, the war over memory and silence continues
Zeev Avrahami | 14:10 | 06.06.26
איילה אוחנה
Israel’s only representative at the World Cup is a 12-year-old girl
Ayala Ohana, who has Gaucher disease, was chosen by Kia to bring the ball onto the field before France faces Senegal at MetLife Stadium; in a ynet interview with her father, she spoke about her excitement, illness, bullying and social media support
Sharon Kidon | 05:12 | 06.06.26
ברנסון
King of New York: Jalen Brunson could bring the NBA championship home
He's relatively short and was ridiculed when he arrived to play with the Knicks in a move that reeked of nepotism, but now Jalen Brunson is three wins away from the championship: This is the story of the player whose heart is even bigger than his basketball skills 
Tzippy Shmilovitz, New York | 05:00 | 06.05.26
וומבניאמה
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 | 18:02 | 06.03.26
קין
Celtic fans protest Robbie Keane manager talks over Israel coaching role
Former Ireland star reportedly held talks with club’s top shareholder about post, but some fans object to his time coaching at Maccabi Tel Aviv during Gaza war
ynet | 10:33 | 06.03.26
PSG Palestine flag
Palestinian flags wave as PSG celebrations descend into riots, hundreds arrested in France
Thousands flooded Paris after PSG’s Champions League win over Arsenal, with Palestinian flags seen alongside club colors before celebrations spiraled into riots that left hundreds injured and 780 arrested
Dennis Bihler | 08:50 | 06.01.26
איטליה 1938
The beautiful game, the ugly politics: How the world's cruelest regimes used the World Cup to sell their rule
From Mussolini's bribery campaign and Argentina's junta-driven quest for glory to Kim Il Sung's four-word command and Saddam Hussein's torture of defeated players, dictators have long used the World Cup as a powerful tool to strengthen their grip on power 
Zeev Avrahami, Berlin | 04:51 | 05.31.26
בדבלין, אירלנד הפגנה פרו פלסטינית נגד ישראל חרבות ברזל
Irish councilor claims Israeli soccer players 'participated in genocide'
Remark comes as pressure grows on Ireland to boycott upcoming Nations League matches against Israel in Budapest and Dublin over Gaza actions; Israeli FA: 'They would probably prefer a friendly match against Hamas'
ynet | 12:54 | 05.30.26
Sutter Health Park
Sacramento makes bold pitch for MLB expansion franchise ahead of 2029 decision
The bid includes a 50-acre stadium site, nearly $2 billion in funding and support from former manager Dusty Baker and former player and native Derrek Lee, as the city already hosts the A’s temporarily
Reuters | 20:57 | 05.29.26
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 | 16:55 | 05.29.26
אוהדי נבחרת אירלנד
‘Stop the game’: Ireland fans protest nations league matches against Israel
Supporters threw tennis balls onto the pitch, waved Palestinian flags and chanted 'Free Palestine' during Ireland’s game with Qatar, as protests intensified against upcoming Nations League matches with Israel; Midfielder Jamie McGrath: 'This will only intensify'
ynet Sport | 09:33 | 05.29.26
Ferrari unveils first electric car as shares plunge over 8%
Ferrari’s first electric car sparks backlash, with ex-chair calling it a 'betrayal'; Shares fell over 8% after the unveiling as investors and officials questioned the design and the brand’s shift toward EVs amid wider industry setbacks
Roy Zuckerman | 04:13 | 05.28.26
BYD's Dolphin G, a supermini car
BYD’s new plug-in mini could be Israel’s cheapest hybrid
Dolphin G is expected in Israel later this year at NIS 120,000-130,000, offering up to 90 kilometers of electric range and more than 1,000 kilometers combined
Noam Rhein | 22:08 | 05.27.26
אולימפיאדת הסמים
‘Steroid Olympics’ debuts with unofficial world record, leaving sports world stunned
Enhanced Games allows athletes to use performance-enhancing substances banned in traditional sport; Greek swimmer Kristian Gkolomeev won $1.25M after beating official 50m freestyle world record, though result will not be recognized by global authorities
ynet, News Agencies | 13:45 | 05.25.26
מסי
Reason for concern? Lionel Messi injured less than 3 weeks before World Cup
Argentina captain leaves 6-4 MLS thriller holding his left leg, though Inter Miami coach Guillermo Hoyos says he was only exhausted
ynet | 08:32 | 05.25.26
Maccabi Tel Aviv wins 15th Israeli rugby title after perfect season
Maccabi Tel Aviv beat Hapoel Yizreel 50-17 in the final, ending a seven-year title drought and completing a 13-0 season with a squad featuring seven Israel national team players
ynet Global | 19:57 | 05.24.26
תמר שטיינברג
Historic double podium for Israel as Steinberg wins gold and Tibi takes silver at Europeans
Steinberg clinches European foil sailing gold in a photo finish in Portugal with Shahar Tibi taking silver as Olympic champion Pilar Lamadrid finishes among the contenders
Nadav Zenziper | 15:54 | 05.23.26
קונגו
Ebola crisis in Congo raises fears ahead of 2026 World Cup
Less than a month before the 2026 World Cup, Congo’s Ebola outbreak is raising global concern; The team canceled its Kinshasa camp, the US imposed entry restrictions and FIFA is monitoring fears that the crisis could disrupt the summer tournament
ynet | 07:57 | 05.23.26
Kyle Busch
Two-time NASCAR champion Kyle Busch dead at 41 after severe illness
Busch won Cup Series titles in 2015 and 2019 and held NASCAR records with 102 O’Reilly Auto Parts wins and 69 Trucks victories, earning a devoted fan base known as ‘Rowdy Nation’
Associated Press | 01:32 | 05.22.26
רז אדם (ראשון מימין) בזכייה עם נבחרת העתודה ב-2019
Israel national team basketball player Raz Adam dies at 26 in fatal car crash
Hapoel Galil Elyon captain Raz Adam, a former Israel youth national team star who twice won the Under-20 European Championship, was killed in a car crash on Route 90 in northern Israel
Yair Kraus | 01:39 | 05.21.26
האלק הוגאן
The tragic life of Hulk Hogan: painkillers, fame addiction and the cost of Hulkamania
Netflix’s documentary on Hulk Hogan explores both the charisma that made him a hero to millions and the darker side of his life, addiction, scandals and bitter feuds, while asking whether fame ever truly made him happy
Guy Leiba | 06:31 | 05.19.26
שחקן נבחרת ספרד לאמין ימאל
Karma? Spain star Lamine Yamal expected to miss start of World Cup due to injury
Barcelona winger reportedly unlikely to play Spain’s opener against Cape Verde and is doubtful for Saudi Arabia clash as he recovers from a hamstring injury
ynet | 18:36 | 05.18.26
דניאל פרץ סאות'המפטון מנצ'סטר סיטי חצי גמר הגביע האנגלי
Israeli keeper Peretz caught in Southampton ‘Spygate’ storm before £300 million Premier League shot
Southampton and Israeli goalkeeper Daniel Peretz are set to face Hull City at Wembley in the Championship playoff final, known as the world’s richest game, but an alleged training-ground spying affair could delay the match or even threaten the Saints’ place in it
Raanan Weiss | 09:43 | 05.18.26
סרדאר אזמון
'Cooperating with the enemy': Iran drops star striker from World Cup squad after photo with Dubai ruler
Sardar Azmoun reportedly left off Iran’s World Cup squad after posting a photo with UAE Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed, drawing accusations of 'betrayal' from Iranian media
ynet | 09:12 | 05.17.26
ימאל
Barcelona takes formal stance on Lamine Yamal flag incident
FC Barcelona responded to Lamine Yamal’s Palestinian flag incident, distancing itself from the act and not featuring it in official channels; Hansi Flick expressed disapproval, calming online reactions and reaffirming club expectations | Opinion
Guy Leiba | 05:07 | 05.17.26
Mural by Hooman Khalili featuring children murdered by the Iranian regime and Hezbollah. the mural was unveiled in Texas, May 14, 2026
Texas mural honors Druze and Iranian children killed by Iran and its proxies
Iranian-American artist Hooman Khalili unveiled the soccer-themed mural near Houston, linking Druze children killed by Hezbollah in Majdal Shams with Iranian children killed in regime crackdowns
The Media Line | 14:46 | 05.15.26
גרינפלד והפרסים
At 70, Yehuda Greenfeld wins two gold medals for Israel at World Deaf Chess Championship
Grandmaster Greenfeld wins gold in both blitz and rapid chess at a tournament in Spain, adding another remarkable chapter to his international career; Israeli player Yevgeny Shevtsiuk also wins bronze in the 55-and-over category
ynet | 21:47 | 05.14.26
לאמין ימאל מניף את דגל פלסטין
‘I threw out his shirt’: Israeli FC Barcelona fans recoil after Yamal waves Palestinian flag
Barcelona’s teenage star sparked anger among Israeli supporters after raising Palestinian flag during title celebrations; Defense Minister Israel Katz accuses him of incitement, urges club to distance itself from display
Shlomi Aharoni | 19:18 | 05.14.26
תמיר בלאט מול בר טימור
Israeli basketball players’ union announces strike as league insists games will go ahead
The union said talks with the league collapsed over demands to protect Israeli players’ status and playing time, raising uncertainty over the final stretch of the Premier League season
Efrat Amoraban | 10:43 | 05.14.26
רייצ'ל אנטרקין
She ran 250 miles in an ultramarathon, slept 19 minutes and beat every man on the course
After nearly two and a half days of nonstop running, Rachel Entrekin shattered the course record in one of the world’s toughest ultramarathons, beat every man in the field and showed how mental endurance can erase gender boundaries
Zeev Avrahami | 15:05 | 05.13.26
מישל וטיבו
Mishel Gerzig denies vetoing husband Thibaut Courtois’ Saudi move: ‘You all need to relax’
Israeli model pushes back on reports that she threatened to divorce the Real Madrid goalkeeper if he accepted a reported €30 million-a-season offer from Saudi club Al-Qadsiah
Yaara Zamir | 08:18 | 05.13.26
אסף יסעור על הפודיום באליפות אירופה בגרמניה
Israeli Paralympic champion Asaf Yasur wins European gold with last-second kick for Israel
The Israeli Paralympic taekwondo star beat Azerbaijan’s Sabir Zeynalov in Munich, sealing his second European title with 0.6 seconds left before celebrating with the Israeli flag
Sharon Kidon | 20:10 | 05.12.26
ימאל
Lamine Yamal sparks storm after waving Palestinian flag at Barcelona title parade
Barcelona star Lamine Yamal sparked fierce debate after waving a Palestinian flag during the club’s title parade, drawing praise from supporters who called the gesture 'powerful' and backlash from critics who labeled it 'disgusting'
ynet | 08:36 | 05.12.26
אדנס
Bucks owner's tryst spirals into alleged $1.2B blackmail plot
Federal prosecutors say a woman Jewish businessman Wes Edens met on LinkedIn threatened to release intimate photos and videos after a brief relationship, allegedly extorting him to avoid embarrassing him and his family
ynet | 10:21 | 05.11.26
נבחרת עיראק חוגגת
Iran's national team will ruin the World Cup for all of us
Opinion: Excited for the World Cup? Iran is going to ruin the world's most fun tournament with geopolitical discussions, implicit threats and international-level cringing; who cares who sings the anthem or seeks political asylum - we came to watch soccer
Guy Leiba‎‏ | 13:36 | 05.10.26
קר
Steve Kerr will remain coach of Golden State for at least two more years
Despite rumors of a possible departure, the Warriors head coach will close out 13 years at the club, with which he won four NBA championships; Kerr claimed in an interview 'Israel sought revenge for October 7 and now 72,000 Palestinians have been killed'
ynet | 09:40 | 05.10.26
אבדיה
Is Deni overrated? Many of his fellow NBA players think so
In an anonymous survey conducted by The Athletic, about a third of the league's players were asked who is the most overrated player; the Israeli forward from Portland, despite a great season, was ranked high alongside Luka Doncic
ynet | 03:57 | 05.07.26
הנבחרת הישראלית בגביע אירופה בבאקו
Israel wins gold, silver at European Cup rhythmic gymnastics event
Daniela Munits won two gold medals in Baku, while the national group team took silver in Cross Battle and gold in the five balls routine
Stav Ifergan | 17:55 | 05.03.26
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