Basketball
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
From Toronto to Tel Aviv: Tyler Ennis is thriving in Hapoel - interview
Hapoel Tel Aviv stays atop Euroleague with road conquest of Bayern Munich
Hapoel Tel Aviv owner shoved, called 'dirty Jew' during basketball match in Greece
Following the incident, a complaint was filed with local law enforcement, and the Greek fan who assaulted Ofer Yanai was arrested.
Maccabi Tel Aviv center Roman Sorkin continues to climb the ladder of success
The Maccabi Tel Aviv big man does it all. From scoring, dunking, blocking, and rebounding, the Minsk, Belarus-born Sorkin has continued to carve out a rise to the top.
Hapoel Tel Aviv wins first Euroleague home game, Mac TA survives Dubai, Jerusalem prevails
Israeli basketball clubs deliver on all fronts and across the world, from Hapoel Tel Aviv's victory in Israel, to Maccabi Tel Aviv in Dubai, to Hapoel Jerusalem in Slovenia.
Tel Aviv beats Villeurbanne in first Euroleague game back in Israel since 2023
The first game back in Israel provided plenty of excitement as Lonnie Walker (29 points) and Roman Sorkin (26 points) led the way for the yellow-and-blue.
Hapoel defeats Towers in first European basketball game in Israel since October 7
Although the contest was played in Holon due to the Jerusalem Arena being unavailable, the Reds’ fans packed into Heichal Toto to witness another step toward a return to normalcy in the Holy Land.
Israeli star Yam Madar shines as Hapoel Tel Aviv wins in Israeli basketball action
Hapoel Tel Aviv rides Madar’s return • Walker, Maccabi TA cruise • Jerusalem escapes Kiryat Ata
Three-for-three: Maccabi, Hapoel storm to European victories before returning home
“I’m very happy, and getting the team to win is most important. Our record doesn’t show it, but we will climb the ladder. We have so much talent to show,” Walker, the game's MVP, said.
Israel struggles in World Cup qualifiers, faces 'uphill battle' after disastrous opening window
Playing the “home” game in Riga is obviously not ideal for Israel, but the squad has faced this challenge since the outbreak of the war in October 2023.
Avdija shines as Wolf and Saraf lift Nets in breakout night for Israeli NBA talent
Avdija powered Portland to a key win as Wolf and Saraf helped Brooklyn notch back-to-back victories.
Israel falls to 0-2 with costly Croatia basketball defeat
Beit Halachmi admits the Israeli national basketball team ‘hardly practiced’ in a frustrating start to World Cup qualifying.
Israeli NBA talent takes spotlight despite dual team losses
From Avdija’s triple-double heroics for Portland to the promise of Brooklyn rookies Wolf and Saraf, Israeli players continue to leave an unmistakable imprint on the NBA stage.
