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אבדיה
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 | 19:51 | 08.11.26
לאו מסי ארגנטינה
Report reveals threats to assassinate Messi, harm other players and refs during World Cup
Explosives, firearms and a host of warnings create disturbing picture of last month's World Cup;  Police report presents the threats  investigated during the tournament; the Argentine star was the focus, but Ronaldo, referees and other players also were marked
ynet | 02:18 | 08.09.26
חורחה מסי
Argentina mourns as Lionel Messi’s father Jorge dies at 68
Jorge Messi, a central figure in his son Lionel’s career from his earliest days on the field to global stardom, had battled a prolonged illness in recent years
ynet | 15:19 | 08.08.26
נבחרת איראן בכדורגל בגביע אסיה לנשים מול אוסטרליה
Iranian women’s soccer players granted Australian citizenship after seeking asylum
Fatemeh Pasandideh and Atefeh Ramezanisadeh were sworn in as citizens in Brisbane this week; They will play for the Brisbane Roar after receiving political asylum while they were in the country during the Women’s Asian Cup  and refused to sing their national anthem
ynet | 20:02 | 08.06.26
Boris Gelfand
Boris Gelfand to become first Israeli inducted into World Chess Hall of Fame
The Israeli grandmaster will be honored in St. Louis after a career highlighted by a 2009 World Cup triumph and his dramatic 2012 world championship match against Viswanathan Anand
ynet | 09:44 | 08.04.26
Chinese automakers tighten grip on Israeli market as new car sales motor higher
New vehicle sales rose 10% through July as Jaecoo and Chery led the rankings, while legacy brands slid and plug-in hybrids surged
Noam Rhein | 08:47 | 08.04.26
תורג'מן
MLS club probes ‘Death to Israel’ chants aimed at Israeli striker
CF Montréal condemns alleged anti-Israel abuse after Dor Turgeman’s goal celebration sparked a confrontation during a 2-2 draw with New England
ynet | 12:56 | 08.03.26
Eilat International Sports Complex
From resort city to sports hub: Eilat builds international training complex
The 180-dunam campus combines elite facilities, sports medicine, hospitality and public space as Eilat targets teams and major events
ynet Global | 23:30 | 08.01.26
ג'ורג'ינה וכריסטיאנו
Cristiano Ronaldo’s partner writes in Hebrew, igniting online storm
Georgina Rodríguez posted the Hebrew word for ‘healthy’ over a video from the family’s Mallorca vacation, prompting thousands of comments, political arguments and speculation over why she chose the language
ynet | 14:22 | 08.01.26
Hitler gives the Nazi salute at the opening of the 1936 Berlin Games
The Olympics that glorified Hitler: Germany now risks forgetting its lesson
Ninety years after the Berlin Games showcased Jesse Owens, technological breakthroughs and unforgettable sporting moments, the event remains above all a triumph of Nazi propaganda, and Germany’s current political climate is reviving memories some would prefer to erase
Zeev Avrahami | 08:19 | 08.01.26
שגיא מוקי וסעיד מולאי
‘Only love wins’: Iranian judoka Saeid Mollaei faces Israeli friend Sagi Muki in historic bout
Seven years after Tehran blocked their world championship meeting, the former rivals complete an extraordinary circle in Netanya, turning a politically charged judo saga into a message of friendship, freedom and hope
Stav Ifargan | 10:59 | 07.30.26
דייויד מוזס
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 | 13:12 | 07.28.26
לוחם ה-MMA קונור מגרגור
‘The Last Dance’: McGregor calls for Holloway rematch in final UFC fight
The 38-year-old Irishman says he wants a rematch at International Fight Week 2027 after suffering a torn ACL in a 69-second knockout loss, with UFC chief Dana White expecting him to remain sidelined for a year
Reuters | 09:56 | 07.28.26
Sole survivor of Gaza building collapse disaster returns to the ring
Dor Almog was the only one of 22 soldiers to survive the January 2024 building collapse in Gaza's al-Mawasi; after months of rehabilitation through combat sports, he will join other wounded veterans at a major fight event in Tel Aviv
Gal Ganot | 08:43 | 07.26.26
‘An Israeli and an Iranian can be friends’: Sagi Muki closes the circle with Saeid Mollaei
The retired world champion reflects on leaving judo, rebuilding after career-threatening injuries and finally facing Iranian friend Saeid Mollaei in a symbolic exhibition bout in Israel
Stav Ifargan | 18:46 | 07.25.26
נתן לוי
'The crowd called me a baby killer. I won by knockout, and that's the best answer'
He saved up every shekel and took brutal beatings, literally, to get to the UFC, but Natan Levy’s toughest battle is outside the cage, confronting a wave of hatred threatening to derail his career
Guy Leiba | 14:21 | 07.24.26
טורס והגביע
Sore losers? Argentina fans cry foul, demand FIFA replay World Cup final
Change.org petition draws more than 80,200 signatures, alleging refereeing 'irregularities' in Spain’s extra-time win over Argentina
ynet | 08:35 | 07.23.26
אוהדי ספרד מבזים את דגל ישראל בחגיגות הזכייה במונדיאל
Spanish fans trample Israeli flag during World Cup celebrations | Watch
Viral footage from Madrid shows supporters stepping on an Israeli flag and signaling for a passing car to drive over it, as more than a million people gathered to celebrate Spain’s World Cup victory
ynet | 11:49 | 07.21.26
'Football 1, criminals 0': World media hails Spain, slams Argentina
From the Telegraph’s claim that ‘football defeated crime’ to Gazzetta dello Sport’s warning that any other result would have been ‘an insult to the game,’ newspapers worldwide praised Spain and condemned Argentina’s aggressive approach
ynet | 09:04 | 07.20.26
Spain beats Argentina in extra time to win 2026 World Cup
Ferran Torres scores in the 106th minute as dominant La Roja defeat 10-man Argentina 1-0, complete a Euro-World Cup double and lift the trophy for the second time
ynet | 01:13 | 07.20.26
אוהדי ארגנטינה
When New York became Buenos Aires: Argentina fans take over Times Square
Giant flags, drums, flares and a sea of Lionel Messi shirts filled Manhattan ahead of Argentina’s World Cup final against Spain, as supporters staged their famous banderazo and prepared for what may be the 39-year-old star’s last appearance in the tournament
Nadav Zenziper | 09:20 | 07.19.26
קיליאן אמבאפה
England takes third as Mbappé becomes World Cup’s top scorer
The France star reached 22 World Cup goals in a wild 6-4 defeat to England, moving past Lionel Messi’s 21 and taking sole possession of the 2026 scoring lead with 10 goals
Nadav Zenziper | 02:36 | 07.19.26
טבעות האליפות החדשות
World Cup champions to receive rings in historic FIFA first
Thirty custom rings will be created for the winning team, while 1,996 numbered editions will be sold to fans as FIFA brings an American sports tradition to soccer’s biggest stage
Nadav Zenziper | 07:51 | 07.18.26
Think your car’s touchscreen is dangerous? A new test says it’s getting worse
A Swedish distraction test found drivers traveled an average 813 meters while adjusting basic controls, compared with just 300 meters in a 20-year-old Volvo equipped entirely with physical buttons
Roy Zuckerman | 00:48 | 07.15.26
ארלינג הולאנד
Erling Haaland returns from World Cup with bizarre stuffed raccoon souvenir
The Norway star returned from the tournament with an unusual souvenir, a taxidermy raccoon reportedly bought in Texas for about $750, prompting fans online to joke that ‘only Haaland could make this look normal’
ynet | 23:35 | 07.13.26
Anan Khalaili
Inter cancel record Anan Khalaili transfer after failed medical tests
Israeli winger had agreed personal terms on a five-year contract in a €23 million deal, but the Italian champions pulled out after additional examinations; Strasbourg’s Guela Doué is the leading candidate to replace him
ynet | 16:33 | 07.13.26
אוהדי ארה"ב
Americans crushed by World Cup exit: Can US soccer finally change?
Americans fell in love with the World Cup, but the humiliating exit left them asking when the US will field a serious team, whether capitalism is hurting the sport and why Alexi Lalas is so irritating
Tzippy Shmilovitz, New York | 03:56 | 07.13.26
שחקני נבחרת אנגליה חוגגים
It’s coming home? England beats Norway to reach World Cup semifinals
England beat Norway 2-1 after 120 gripping minutes to reach the World Cup semifinals; Jude Bellingham scored twice, including a 94th-minute winner, as Haaland and Odegaard bowed out; next: Argentina or Switzerland
ynet correspondents | 03:26 | 07.12.26
מהומות בניו יורק של אוהדי קבוצת הכדורגל של מרוקו לאחר שהפסידו לצרפת
Riots, fireworks and antisemitic chants: Morocco fans spark unrest across Europe after World Cup exit
Morocco supporters rioted across Europe after the team's World Cup semifinal loss to France; A police officer was injured in London, while antisemitic chants including "Hamas" and "Jews to the gas chambers" were reported during unrest in the Netherlands
ynet Global | 17:13 | 07.10.26
לאו מסי בוכה
Israel rigged the World Cup for Argentina, online conspiracy theorists now claim
After Argentina’s dramatic 3-2 comeback win over Egypt, social media users spread false claims involving Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar, an Israeli flag in the stands and an antisemitic edit to the match referee’s Wikipedia page
ynet | 21:24 | 07.09.26
Anan Khalaili agreeing a move to Inter in a deal worth 23 million euros
Anan Khalaili agrees to join Inter in biggest transfer in Israeli soccer history
The Nerazzurri will pay Union Saint-Gilloise 23 million euros plus future bonuses for the Israeli winger, who has agreed personal terms on a five-year contract after a breakout season in Belgium and Europe
Nadav Zenziper | 17:30 | 07.09.26
זוהראן ממדאני
‘They were robbed’: Mamdani joins backlash over Egypt’s disallowed goal against Argentina
New York City mayor joined the backlash over a disputed VAR call that denied Egypt a 2-0 lead before Argentina’s late comeback win in the World Cup round of 16
ynet | 10:28 | 07.09.26
מרוקו חגיגה
The rise of African soccer signals new world order
Morocco’s success shows how European-trained talent and African identity are reshaping the World Cup’s balance of power
Dr. Ofer Mokhtar | 08:58 | 07.08.26
נמרוד לוי עם אוהד סורי
When an Israeli and a Syrian watched Haaland beat Brazil together
Nimrod Levy, a Brazilian fan from Tel Aviv, came to MetLife Stadium with an Israeli flag and found himself beside Wada, a Syrian fan with the same soccer heartbreak, in a World Cup image that felt almost impossible
Shlomi Aharoni | 03:48 | 07.08.26
Argentina fans waving Israeli flag during the match against Egypt
‘Egypt lost to Zionism’: Israeli flag fuels fury after Argentina World Cup comeback
After Argentina’s dramatic 3-2 comeback over Egypt in Atlanta, footage of fans waving an Israeli flag drew anger online, with one Egyptian YouTuber accusing ‘Zionism,’ FIFA and the referee of helping eliminate Mohamed Salah’s side
Dennis Bihler | 01:20 | 07.08.26
שחקני מכבי תל אביב חוגגים אליפות
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 | 21:20 | 07.07.26
אוהדי ארה"ב בפאנזון בוושינגטון
Belgium crushes US World Cup hopes as Washington fan zone falls silent
Tens of thousands gathered near the Capitol expecting a home-soil celebration, but Belgium’s 4-1 win in Seattle sent the US out in the round of 16, left all three host nations eliminated and turned the capital’s fan zone into a quiet walk home
Nadav Zenziper | 07:34 | 07.07.26
Pixellot
Maccabiah goes global with new interactive streaming channel
Israeli sports-tech company Pixellot renews partnership with the world’s largest Jewish sporting event, offering live coverage across sports, age groups and divisions for families and fans around the globe
ynet Global | 03:17 | 07.07.26
Dr. Khalid El Fataouri
Morocco’s Club World Cup run fuels pride and hopes for stronger Israel ties
As Morocco celebrates another historic march into the FIFA Club World Cup quarterfinals, Marrakech City Council member Dr. Khalid El Fataouri says football has become one of the country's most powerful diplomatic tools, and is inviting Israelis to cheer Morocco all the way to the final
Alexandra Lukash | 04:47 | 07.06.26
Ferrari’s manual gearbox returns after 14 years, but there is a catch
The 12Cilindri gets a clutch pedal and classic gated shifter for a limited run of 1,499 cars, but the system is electronically operated, costs about 50% more and may reach 4.5 million shekels ($1.2 million) in Israel
Nir Ben Zaken | 23:46 | 07.05.26
אסי משה עם הצמיד החמישי
Israeli poker player Asi Moshe wins fifth World Series of Poker bracelet
'It’s a little surreal': Moshe, 42, wins $683,830 in one of the greatest achievements by an Israeli player in the history of the game
ynet | 10:20 | 07.04.26
נבחרת מצרים
Egypt’s World Cup knockout stage breakthrough becomes a Palestinian tribute
After a historic penalty shootout win over Australia, coach Hossam Hassan raises a Palestinian flag and dedicates Egypt’s first knockout victory to Palestinians
ynet | 09:28 | 07.04.26
Leo Messi during the match against Cape Verde
Defending champion Argentina survives Cape Verde scare with 3-2 extra-time win
Messi put Argentina ahead, Cape Verde twice leveled, but Martinez and Romero sealed a 3-2 extra-time win for the champions
Dennis Bihler | 03:49 | 07.04.26
כריסטיאנו רונאלדו אומר ביסמילה לפני הפנדל מול קרואטיה
Did Ronaldo say a Muslim prayer before penalty? Viral clip sparks debate
A short video filmed before Cristiano Ronaldo’s penalty against Croatia has gone viral, with many Arab social media users claiming he repeated the Muslim phrase ‘Bismillah,’ while Portuguese fans say he was simply encouraging himself to score
ynet | 18:02 | 07.03.26
ירוסלב סמננקו
Born without arms, shaped by war: Ukrainian Paralympian's journey to Maccabiah
Paralympic swimmer Yaroslav Semenenko, who fled Ukraine after the outbreak of war and now lives in Finland, is competing in Israel’s Maccabiah Games; born without arms, the multiple medalist says sport is his purpose and his life’s driving force
Stav Ifargan | 18:23 | 07.02.26
The ranch that drives World Cup fans crazy
World Cup fans fell in love with ranch. Then they tried to fly it home
International soccer fans visiting the US discovered ranch dressing during World Cup and turned it into a viral souvenir, prompting TSA warnings, airport sales and playful new solutions from major brands
News Agencies | 10:31 | 07.02.26
המשלחת הישראלית בטקס הפתיחה של המכביה
Maccabiah Games 2026 kick off in Jerusalem with emotional opening ceremony
22nd Maccabiah opens at Jerusalem’s Teddy Stadium with 8,000 athletes from 45 countries ahead of July 13 games; Ceremony features performances by Israeli acts, torch lit by Inbar Lanir and Asaf Yasur, and honors wounded veterans and ex-hostages
Stav Ifargan | 06:06 | 07.02.26
סרינה וויליאמס
Serena Williams back at Wimbledon after four-year singles absence
Serena Williams returns to Wimbledon’s Centre Court on Tuesday for her first singles match in nearly four years, facing 20-year-old Maya Joint in the first round after receiving wild cards for singles and doubles alongside Venus Williams 
AP | 21:53 | 06.30.26
לברון
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 | 19:22 | 06.30.26
אכזבה גרמניה אוהד
Germany and Netherlands dumped out as World Cup delivers double upset
Paraguay stunned Germany after a 1-1 draw, handing the four-time champions their first World Cup penalty-shootout defeat, before Morocco beat the Netherlands on penalties after another 1-1 thriller to reach the last 16
ynet | 07:12 | 06.30.26
מרוקאים חוגגים ברחובות אמסטרדם
A World Cup clash, a tinderbox: Netherlands-Morocco puts Dutch cities on edge
Dutch authorities brace for unrest as a huge Moroccan community, football hooligans and rising anti-immigrant politics turn one of the tournament’s biggest matches into a security test for Amsterdam and other cities
Zeev Avrahami | 16:54 | 06.29.26
עמית אלור
From Olympic gold to Jewish pride: The athletes carrying Israel with them
Ahead of the 2026 Maccabiah, meet some of the world’s top Jewish athletes, from wrestler Amit Elor and Olympic canoeing sisters Jessica and Noemie Fox to fencing champion Maia Weintraub and decorated speed skater Emery Lehman
Stav Ifargan | 16:51 | 06.28.26
קיליאן אמבאפה וצרפת מול סנגל על הדשא בניו ג'רזי
The right side of the grass? World Cup pitch worries put soccer’s biggest stage on shaky ground
Players say dry, uneven grass is slowing games and disrupting rhythm, as FIFA faces a 16-stadium challenge across heat, altitude, humidity and converted football venues
Shlomi Aharoni | 07:55 | 06.28.26
סרינה וויליאמס
Serena Williams never really retired. Now she's coming back at Wimbledon
At 44, after expanding her family, entering the business world, and losing 15 pounds, the greatest tennis player in history is returning to the courts in the singles tournament and in doubles with sister Venus; Get ready, it's going to be a spectacle
Tzippy Shmilovitz, New York | 04:08 | 06.28.26
האצטדיון בניו ג'רזי
Why the 2026 FIFA World Cup is the best tournament in years
At the 2026 World Cup in the US, soccer fever, global fan celebrations and soaring ticket prices define a polished commercial spectacle — while weather alerts remind Israeli fans of missile warnings back home
Shay Mogilevsky | 12:29 | 06.25.26
אלי רייזמן
Greatest Maccabiah moments: iconic athletes and Jewish sports history revisited
From emotional Olympic tribute to Munich victims to Holocaust survivor who made Israel her home, the Maccabiah Games have produced unforgettable moments ahead of the 2026 opening in Jerusalem with 8,000 athletes from 45 countries
Stav Ifargan | 11:14 | 06.25.26
No place to plug in: Israel’s EV transition stalls over lack of chargers
State comptroller says stalled legislation, inadequate charging infrastructure and unregulated battery recycling are slowing Israel’s transition to electric vehicles, while aging trucks remain a major source of pollution
Noam Rhein | 21:07 | 06.24.26
חיה הלפרן וגלעד ינקלביץ'
New details deepen mystery over Gilad Janklowicz’s death outside Hawaii tower
His team says the Israeli-born TV workout star was found lifeless at the foot of his 16-story building, as Honolulu police continue investigating
Ran Boker | 20:36 | 06.23.26
רונאלדו
Ronaldo scores against Uzbekistan, becomes first player to score in six World Cups
Portugal captain struck in the sixth minute as his team looked to recover from its opening draw with DR Congo and strengthen its group position
ynet | 20:24 | 06.23.26
מסי חוגג
Lionel Messi becomes World Cup’s all-time top scorer with 18 goals
The Argentine star passed Miroslav Klose with a brace against Austria, sending Argentina to the knockout stage from first place despite missing an early penalty
ynet | 21:04 | 06.22.26
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