Basketball

World Cup bus set alight as chaotic celebrations erupt in Manhattan after Knicks win NBA

"They are expressing their happiness, a little bit violently, but it is what it is," said Youssef Sabbr, a 49-year-old Canadian of Moroccan descent.

Revellers and fans celebrating the New York Knicks' win over the San Antonio Spurs and World Cup festivities watch as a city shuttle bus catches fire outside the Port Authority Bus Terminal in New York, U.S., June 14, 2026. The shuttles had been brought in to transport spectators to and from the New
Jun 13, 2026; San Antonio, Texas, USA; New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) hoists the trophy after defeating the San Antonio Spurs in game five of the 2026 NBA Finals to win the 2026 NBA Championship at Frost Bank Center.

Knicks in five! Knicks win NBA win 2026 NBA Championship for first time in over 50 years

New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) shoots against San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) in the fourth quarter during game four of the 2026 NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden.

Knicks upset Spurs in largest comeback in NBA Finals history, Game Four

HAPOEL TEL AVIV guard Vasilije Micic (right) shoots the game-winning three-pointer in the Reds’ 88-84 semifinal Game 2 victory over host Hapoel Jerusalem

Israeli basketball controversy continues as Hapoel Tel Aviv barely beat Jerusalem in Game 2


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.

The new court in Ofakim

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 basketball player Raz Adam shares a picture of himself on his personal X/Twitter.

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.

 Israeli basketball players reached a resolution with the league administration to end their strike and return to play.

Jason Collins, first openly gay active NBA player, dies at 47

"We are heartbroken to share that Jason Collins, our beloved husband, son, brother and uncle, has died after a valiant fight with glioblastoma," the family said in a statement.

Jason Collins huddles with the Nets before playing the Washington Wizards in 2014.

Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke dies at age 29

Clarke's death was announced Tuesday by the Grizzlies and his representation, Priority Sports.

Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies power forward Brandon Clarke (15) warms up before the game against the Washington Wizards at FedExForum, Dec 20, 2025.

Real Madrid eliminates Hapoel Tel Aviv

Despite a 3-1 playoff series ouster, the Reds take plenty of positives from 1st Euroleague season.

 IT WAS a successful debut campaign of Euroleague basketball for Hapoel Tel Aviv, which saw its season end with a 3-1 quarterfinals series loss to Real Madrid.

Maccabi Tel Aviv pulls away from Hapoel Jerusalem for overtime win

Along with the win came some concerning news: Lonnie Walker dislocated his finger in overtime and will be out for 2-3 weeks.

ROMAN SORKIN (9) was quiet early vs Hapoel Jerusalem, but made a big impact for Maccabi Tel Aviv late in the fourth quarter and overtime of its 112-105 road victory.

Hapoel Tel Aviv staring down 0-2 Euroleague quarterfinal hole vs Real Madrid

Dimitrios Itoudis’s squad came out with a ton of energy early, thanks to impressive play on the inside by Dan Oturu, as Hapoel grabbed a 42-40 advantage at halftime.

IT IS going to require quite a turnaround for Elijah Bryant and Hapoel Tel Aviv to overcome their 2-0 deficit to Real Madrid in their Euroleague quarterfinal series.

Real Madrid edges Hapoel Tel Aviv in Euroleague series opener

Facundo Campazzo led Real Madrid past Hapoel Tel Aviv as the Reds dropped Game 1 of their Euroleague quarterfinal series.

WHILE KEEPING it a tight game, Hapoel Tel Aviv (in red) fell to Real Madrid 86-82 in their Euroleague quarterfinal series opener in Spain.

Syrian President al-Sharaa says he loves basketball but was distracted by war

It was a revival of international basketball competitions that had declined in recent years, both in their organization and their reach across Syrian provinces

 From the opening of the Al-Fayhaa Basketball Hall in Damascus.