Hapoel Jerusalem pulls out thriller against Maccabi Rishon Lezion
In the extra session, it was all Jerusalem as Smith put in a pair of baskets while Harper hit his shots from the line to seal the win.
In the extra session, it was all Jerusalem as Smith put in a pair of baskets while Harper hit his shots from the line to seal the win.
Beitar Jerusalem holds off Hapoel Haifa 3-2, Maccabi Tel Aviv and Netanya claim convincing conquests. Maccabi Haifa stunned by a last-gasp Tiberias equalizer.
Yariv Taper, the CEO of the Israel Football Association, expressed his gratitude to the reservists, calling the initiative a “privilege of giving back to those who have given so much for us.”
In a surprising parallel, both the basketball and soccer clubs are stumbling badly to start their seasons.
Several UEFA member nations refuse to play in Israel despite the end of fighting and efforts to restore normal sporting events.
The 15km course of the illuminated sporting event will extend to Hostages Square to “symbolize a collective call to bring everyone home."
Maccabi Tel Aviv beat Real Madrid 92-91 in the Euroleague, with Tamir Blatt hitting the game-winning 3-pointer and Lonnie Walker scoring 27 points for their second win of the season.
Israeli basketball talent shone on NBA opening night as Deni Avdija led Portland and Ben Saraf debuted as Brooklyn’s youngest starter, marking a historic moment for Israeli hoops.
"Israeli athletes will continue to stand proudly on the world’s biggest stages," said the president of Israel's Olympic committee in response to the IOC's decision.
Israeli athletes were barred from attending a gymnastics world championship in Indonesia, against the advice of the International Olympic Committee.
Two years after being forced to relocate games abroad, Israeli clubs will be able to host at home following the ceasefire and new security guarantees.