Basketball
Knicks upset Spurs in largest comeback in NBA Finals history, Game Four
The Knicks, who trailed by 29 points in the third quarter, lead the best-of-seven series 3-1. They can clinch their first title since 1973 Saturday night, when Game 5 will be played in San Antonio.
Israeli basketball controversy continues as Hapoel Tel Aviv barely beat Jerusalem in Game 2
Hapoel Tel Aviv wins first game in basketball series on technicality after Iran missiles
Fans evacuated as Israeli basketball playoff game halted over security concerns
Did Washington move too soon on Avdija? Former manager Tommy Sheppard offers an answer - interview
Avdija’s first season highlighted the difficulty. An ankle injury limited him to 54 games, and according to Sheppard, that period tested his character.
Built for the big moments: Carrington leads Hapoel Jerusalem’s recent surge
The naturalized Israeli is in the midst of this third season with the capital city Reds and has been nothing less than a consummate professional, one of the leaders of the team.
Hapoel Tel Aviv beats Dubai, Maccabi falls in Barcelona
Blakeney, Micic power first-place Reds against Dubai • Yellow-and-blue drops to 8-12 in Euroleague
Deni Avdija’s NBA leap is turning Israeli hoops into must-watch TV
Avdija leads, Portland believes: Triple-double and turning point in road victory over Spurs
“I think we’re improving at closing games,” Avdija explained. “Everyone is disciplined defensively, helping each other. We don’t leave anyone alone, and we go get wins together.”
Israeli NBA player Deni Avdija scores 34 as Blazers extend Pelicans' misery
Avdija buoyed the Blazers for much of the first half, having scored almost half of Portland's points deep into the second quarter.
Texas Tech women's basketball team scores tallest woman in college basketball history for team
The Texas Tech athletic department didn't make the news official, but it did post a photo on its website of Stephanie Okechukwu, a 7-footer from Nigeria, palming a basketball in each hand.
Surging Maccabi Tel Aviv continues Euroleague push
In Israeli League play, Hapoel Tel Aviv blasted Hapoel Holon 114-60 as the Reds came out flying and were a team on a mission as seven players scored in double digits to sew up the blowout victory.
From Toronto to Tel Aviv: Tyler Ennis is thriving in Hapoel - interview
The 31-year-old former Laker began his career in Canada before playing for the NBA and eventually joining Hapoel Tel Aviv to play in both the Euroleague and the domestic Israeli league.
Hapoel Tel Aviv stays atop Euroleague with road conquest of Bayern Munich
Hapoel Tel Aviv defeated Bayern Munich by ten points in the match, improving the Reds’ first-place record to 13-5 on the season.
