Basketball
Israeli basketball controversy continues as Hapoel Tel Aviv barely beat Jerusalem in Game 2
"I love this country to death. I grew up in the United States. I choose to be here. I’m a Zionist. I love this country. I love our people, but not everyone feels the same way," said Adelson.
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Hapoel Tel Aviv, Jerusalem tip off semifinal series
Hapoel Tel Aviv evens basketball quarterfinals, Hapoel Jerusalem reaches semifinals
Vasilije Micic and Oz Blayzer lead Hapoel Tel Aviv past Maccabi Rishon 95-69, forcing a decisive third game, while Hapoel Jerusalem sweeps Hapoel HaEmek to reach the semifinals.
Wingate, Israel Basketball League chair talks Israeli athletes' challenges overseas
“No athlete should have to choose between representing their country and feeling safe or accepted in their sport.”
Yam Madar delivers derby masterpiece as Hapoel Tel Aviv heads into playoffs red hot - comment
The game was close after the opening quarter, but that was because Madar was just warming up for what was to be a historical night for Israeli basketball.
Israeli NBA star Deni Avdija presented with award during Jerusalem real estate fair in NYC
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion praised Avdija for representing the State of Israel as a public figure in the US and for bringing pride to Jews and Israelis worldwide.
Under fire: The resilience of Israel’s sports and education
Antisemitism and international boycotts jeopardize the future of Israel’s sporting sector.
Maccabi cruises, Hapoel rallies as Tel Aviv basketball derby looms
The round of games was also overshadowed by the death of Hapoel Galil Elyon’s Israeli guard Raz Adam last week at the age of 26 in a car accident.
Israel Basketball Association launches 'Back in the Game' initiative for veterans with PTSD
The initiative was created in response to requests from members of the Zahal Disabled Veterans Organization, who said basketball had become an important outlet in helping them cope with trauma.
A new international project arrives in Ofakim and upgrades sports in the city
In cooperation with the JAB Courts initiative and donors from abroad, two basketball courts in the city were upgraded, and more are expected to be added soon.
Israeli basketball player Raz Adam pronounced dead after car crash in Galilee Panhandle
Adam was driving his vehicle during the crash, which occured on Highway 90. The driver of the other vehicle was lightly injured and evacuated to Ziv Medical Center, Safed, by MDA paramedics.
Israeli hoops players end strike, return to the court
According to the agreement, starting next season, the minister’s framework will grant a budget of 2.2 million NIS only to teams that play with four foreign players throughout the season.
