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David Roddy on Joining Hapoel Jerusalem: 'An exciting project'

BY OR SHKEDI — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 09:50:18 GMT

The former NBA forward explained why he chose to join the Reds despite their absence from the EuroLeague and outlined his ambitions for the upcoming season: “Win everything.”

Maccabi Tel Aviv drops 120 on Galil Elyon as Hapoel Jerusalem, Hapoel Tel Aviv claim basketball win

BY JOSHUA HALICKMAN — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 21:08:41 GMT

Clark led the way with 16 points, TJ Leaf added 15, and Will Rayman and Keaton Wallace scored 14 apiece. Maurice Kemp led Galil Elyon with 27 points.

Kattash: 'There’s no reason to play in Dubai but not Tel Aviv. We want to return to normality'

BY OR SHKEDI — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:10:03 GMT

Ahead of Spain trip, Maccabi’s coach discusses EuroLeague returning to Israel (“It’s politics”), Barcelona & Valencia’s pace, and his record against Catalans: “Thanks for the reminder.”

Bnei Sakhnin condemn bus attack at Bloomfield: 'A deliberate attack on our fans'

BY SHLOMO WEISS — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 18:25:00 GMT

The Bnei Sakhnin fans' bus was pelted with stones after the Maccabi Tel Aviv match. League chairman Erez Kalfon called on police to act, while the club urged the police commissioner to ensure safety.

Eli Dasa agrees to join Maccabi Haifa on a two-year deal

BY SHLOMO WEISS — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:07:00 GMT

The right-back was in talks with Hapoel Beersheba but opted for the Greens, returning to the Israeli Premier League after seven years in the Netherlands and Russia.

Back home in Holon, Shahar Amir looks to take next step in basketball, life - interview

BY JOSHUA HALICKMAN — Sun, 11 Oct 2026 21:43:40 GMT

Shahar Amir returns to Hapoel Holon following a breakout season with Galil Elyon, reflecting on personal milestones, the loss of Raz Adam, and his hopes for the future.

Maccabi Tel Aviv basketball claims first EuroLeague win as Hapoel evens season record

BY JOSHUA HALICKMAN — Sun, 11 Oct 2026 19:45:59 GMT

Maccabi Tel Aviv bounced back from a 0-3 EuroLeague start with a convincing win over Milano in Belgrade, while Hapoel Tel Aviv suffered its second defeat of the season in Spain.

Cyprus promises: 'We will ensure Maccabi Tel Aviv matches occur without incidents'

BY OR SHKEDI — Sun, 11 Oct 2026 19:05:00 GMT

Cyprus's minister explains approving Maccabi Tel Aviv's request: "An opportunity to prove we are a hub of stability." How will the Turkish rivals be handled?

The next Israeli in the NBA? Noam Yaacov signs non-guaranteed deal with Cleveland

BY OR SHKEDI — Sun, 11 Oct 2026 14:23:06 GMT

Israel's point guard, not approved for Univ. of Utah, signed with Cavs to try to impress in training camp - and perhaps settle for the G League.

Israeli law firms raise NIS 172,000 for northern communities in charity basketball tournament

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:25:15 GMT

Ten leading law firms competed in a charity basketball tournament in Tel Aviv to raise funds for families still recovering from the war.

From Ra’anana around the world and back: Edan Leshem takes a swing for Sharsheret - interview

BY URIEL STURM — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 05:41:51 GMT

“I feel it’s a great cause and that I really want to help,” Leshem said. “I’m just there to support the players and give them the best experience of the tournament.”

The team everyone abandoned: Ironi Kiryat Shmona, three years without home

BY OR SHKEDI — Thu, 08 Oct 2026 22:25:00 GMT

Ironi Kiryat Shmona completes three years without a home or fixed routine, leaving club members furious: "Nobody cares about bringing us home."

Five players injured in elevator collapse, coach blasts FIBA

BY OR SHKEDI — Thu, 08 Oct 2026 20:15:00 GMT

Five Gence players were injured when a hotel elevator plunged three floors before a EuroCup game, but FIBA refused to postpone it.

Maccabi Tel Aviv to wear black armbands vs Milano to honor Oct. 7 victims

BY OR SHKEDI — Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:35:00 GMT

The Yellows will hold several Oct. 7 commemorations, including inaugurating a new team and holding a ceremony named after Cpt. Rotem Levi.

New basketball program for wounded IDF veterans launched in Jerusalem

BY OR SHKEDI — Thu, 08 Oct 2026 17:14:56 GMT

The Jerusalem Municipality and Hapoel Jerusalem launched a program led by Afik Nissim to support IDF veterans wounded in body and soul. Win Assist

Hapoel Haifa to honor fallen fans in special ceremony

BY SHLOMO WEISS — Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:50:00 GMT

Prior to the match against Maccabi Petah Tikva, a ceremony will take place in memory of 11 fans, including May Naim, sister of Tal Naim and granddaughter of Shlomo Scharf.

Maccabi EuroLeague home games approved in Cyprus

BY OR SHKEDI — Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:15:00 GMT

Spyros Kyprianou Center in Limassol to host yellow-and-blue if EuroLeague denies Israel return. Tight security planned, especially for Turkish teams.

Heading toward mediation? Shift in Maccabi Tel Aviv management conflict

BY OR SHKEDI — Thu, 08 Oct 2026 08:44:06 GMT

Dietz hearing raises possible mediation. Recanati and Mizrahi demand a strict timeframe or parallel arbitration for the Maccabi Tel Aviv management saga.

Euroleague says no to NBA: Current proposal unanimously rejected

BY OR SHKEDI — Wed, 07 Oct 2026 16:26:07 GMT

The current framework was rejected at a shareholders' meeting in Como, with some clubs labeling it "colonialist." The NBA is demanding that the tournament remain in its existing structure.

Hapoel Jerusalem stays perfect in EuroCup, Holon loses in Basketball Champions League

BY JOSHUA HALICKMAN — Wed, 07 Oct 2026 16:11:55 GMT

“In the last quarter we showed character. When they hit us, we hit them back and we showed the physicality, which is why we won the game," Ljubljana's MVP Miletic said after the game.

‘We were playing for you’: Hapoel Tel Aviv remembers October 7

BY JOSHUA HALICKMAN — Tue, 06 Oct 2026 20:28:14 GMT

It was an evening of remembrance, grief and reflection, but also of community – a recognition that for Hapoel Tel Aviv, the events of October 7 are not something separate from the club’s story.

Bar Timor: 'We don't forget, we will continue carrying the memory with us'

BY OR SHKEDI — Tue, 06 Oct 2026 18:15:00 GMT

Hapoel Tel Aviv marked three years since Oct 7. Yannay: "We brought joy." Ginat: "We thought about the fallen then, and we think about them today."

UEFA opens probe into alleged misconduct during Ireland-Israel soccer match

BY REUTERS — Tue, 06 Oct 2026 13:49:30 GMT

The investigation follows reports of possible player misconduct during Ireland’s Nations League fixture against Israel, played behind closed doors in Serbia.

Ironi Ness Ziona honors brave hero of Flydubai flight: 'An inspiration'

BY OR SHKEDI — Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:42:10 GMT

Mizrahi, Tapiro, Ariel, and Wiley visited Yaniv Hayoun, who helped save the Flydubai flight, and invited his family as guests of honor to the first home game.

Mizrahi departs for EuroLeague owners meeting, Israeli teams' status on table

BY OR SHKEDI — Mon, 05 Oct 2026 22:18:38 GMT

Maccabi's Mizrahi flies to Italy as Hapoel Tel Aviv and Jerusalem fight for EuroLeague licenses amid plans to return home games to Israel.

Maccabi Tel Aviv crushes Hapoel Jerusalem in Winner Cup

BY OR SHKEDI — Mon, 05 Oct 2026 21:57:38 GMT

Maccabi Tel Aviv beat Jerusalem 88-71 to reach Winner Cup final. Lundberg scored 14 in Q4, while Brissett and Sorkin led comeback from 10 points down.

Tel Aviv derby set for Winner Cup final

BY JOSHUA HALICKMAN — Mon, 05 Oct 2026 21:43:04 GMT

“Maccabi deserved to win,” said Jerusalem coach Sasa Obradovic. “While we played well in the first half, in the second half their quality came out.”

Blue-and-white earns point against Ireland, but relegation battle looms

BY JOSHUA HALICKMAN — Mon, 05 Oct 2026 21:33:58 GMT

Israel showed character in responding to last week’s heavy defeat and falling behind again, but the two points accumulated from four matches leave very little margin for error.

Hapoel Tel Aviv beats Ness Ziona to reach Winner Cup final

BY OR SHKEDI — Mon, 05 Oct 2026 08:50:00 GMT

After EuroLeague play, Hapoel Tel Aviv beat Ness Ziona 79-76 for a Winner Cup final spot. Blakeney, Wainright, German led as Itoudis awaits final rival.

Hapoel Tel Aviv sweeps EuroLeague basketball doubleheader, Maccabi Tel Aviv still winless

BY JOSHUA HALICKMAN — Sun, 04 Oct 2026 22:38:55 GMT

Hapoel Tel Aviv beat Real Madrid to complete a strong EuroLeague double week, while Maccabi Tel Aviv fell to Panathinaikos and remained winless.