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Armando Bacot, who struggled to fit into Sarunas Jasikevicius's system at Fenerbahce, is nearing a two-year contract with the Yellows. He is expected to fill the backup center role while the club continues its search for a higher-profile player to complete the frontcourt.

According to reports from Greece, the AEK Athens sporting director attempted to bargain with the Israeli club even after an agreement had been reached. Hapoel Be'er Sheva CEO Nir Katz was furious and refused to proceed: "We won't sell him even for 10 million euros."

Strategic cooperation for the next three years: The logo of the global software giant will be displayed on the free-throw circles, the official bus, and the screen cube at the arena. All the details about the deal.

Hapoel Tel Aviv officially announced on Monday the extension of captain Tomer Ginat's contract. With the new agreement, Ginat will complete a total of 12 seasons in the red uniform, highlighting his deep and unique connection with the club and its fans.

The well-known phenomenon of goalkeepers "suddenly" lying on the grass in the final minutes to waste time is about to disappear. English football authorities have reached a historic agreement to trial a new rule aimed at eradicating simulated goalkeeper injuries starting next season.

Dreaming of being part of an English football club? The Westfield group is seeking to replicate the success of Wrexham and is recruiting advisors worldwide, including in Israel, to help rebuild the team.

Barcelona continues its search for a new striker: after realizing that the Alvarez deal would be complicated, the club has decided to explore other options. According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Hansi Flick is interested in the talented French forward Eli Kroupi Jr.

The Qatar national basketball team will begin its path to the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup, which will be held in the country. Similar to the 2022 FIFA World Cup, Qatar has constructed new arenas, and the final match will take place at the Lusail Arena, just ten kilometers from the stadium that hosted the football final.

The Blue and Whites, who had already secured the top of the group, closed the group stage with an 84:80 victory over Austria and a perfect record. David Moses (23 points) and Aviv Aronov (19) stood out. Wednesday: Round of 16.

After a series of victories over leading teams at a prestigious tournament in France, the Israeli players recorded an impressive international achievement, losing only in the semi-finals to the Brazilians, and are now returning to the local league on the beach of Tel Aviv.

Barcelona departed on Monday for a training camp in England to prepare for the 2026/27 season. Israeli talent Orian Goren, who impressed coach Hansi Flick, has been included in the squad.

The blue-and-whites achieved their second victory of the championship in Zagreb in a one-sided game. Yara Hoino-Garcia scored three goals and was named MVP. Tomorrow, the strong Netherlands team awaits. Coach Idan Kaftori: "We will try to get the maximum."

Maccabi Tel Aviv has officially announced a three-year contract extension for 31-year-old Danish guard Iffe Lundberg. The playoff finals MVP will remain with the team through the 2026/27 season.

The team from the National League has added the 38-year-old center. Coach Sharon Drucker: "We are happy that he chose to continue his career with us, in the red family."

In an unusual and extraordinary move that has caused a huge stir in the sports world, FIFA President Gianni Infantino sent a particularly sharp letter directed against critics of the World Cup.

The summer saga concludes as the playoff final series MVP commits to the club until 2029. The Danish guard will earn approximately 6 million dollars over the next three seasons.

The Football Association of Slovenia has confirmed that World Cup final referee Slavko Vinčić has decided to hang up his whistle and officially retire. The 46-year-old Slovenian, who officiated Spain's victory over Argentina, has chosen to end his career.

Following the dispute between the Trail Blazers and the municipality regarding the funding of the new arena, the option of moving to a new destination has been mentioned more than once. "Yahoo" compared the situation to that of the team that became Oklahoma in 2008. "Portland does not deserve to lose its NBA team, just as Seattle deserves to get it back."

The Austrian tennis star, a US Open champion and former world No. 3 who retired at 30 due to injuries, is beginning a new chapter as a football player. All the details of the move.

Less than 24 hours after the owner of the Reds, Ofer Yanai, claimed that the heads of the Basketball Association asked to naturalize the team's center - the response arrived. The Association: "We are engaged in promoting Israeli basketball and not in conspiracy theories."

The first championship in 22 years has paid off for the Gunners, who will extend their sponsorship contract with Emirates for amounts that will break Premier League records. How does this compare to the top rivals?

After two consecutive years without a title, Real Madrid is desperate to break Barcelona's hegemony. The return of Jose Mourinho and an impressive recruitment campaign under Florentino Perez are expected to peak with the signing of Jan Diomande for over 100 million euros.

Investigative journalist Romain Molina published a report regarding the entourage of 18-year-old PSG talent Ibrahim Mbaye, claiming his parents made excessive demands to agencies. The footballer responded emotionally on social media, dismissing the claims as slander.

The Yellows are looking for two centers. Parallel to the ex-player, they are holding talks with Armando Bacot who may join. The American struggled to integrate into the Turkish team this season and was released.

After it was revealed that he serves as a global ambassador for the Russian betting company "Fonbet", it is widely believed in Italy that the football legend will not be appointed as the national team coach. Will Maldini resign as a result?

The unusual event occurred in the 11th minute of a youth match, forcing players, coaches, and referees to lie on the ground before clearing the pitch. After about ten minutes, the game was resumed.

Kings Kangwa and Lucas Ventura have been fined for arriving late to Hapoel Be'er Sheva's pre-season training camp. Under club policy, the players were charged 1,000 euros for each day of delay.

The Italian Football Federation is in turmoil over the freezing of Andrea Pirlo's appointment as national team coach. Following the failed attempt to recruit Pep Guardiola, technical director Paolo Maldini proposed Pirlo, but the latter's ties to the Russian betting company Fonbet have sparked a public outcry.

From a Bar Mitzvah trip to Barcelona to his first minutes in the senior team: 17-year-old Oriane Goren is making history, impressing the Spanish media and Catalan fans, drawing comparisons to Pedri and Iniesta, and earning the trust of Hansi Flick.

At 27, Tadej Pogačar won the Tour de France for the fifth time, and the exclusive first place is only a matter of time. In the clean era of cycling, no one can compete with his supreme ability.

In a country where football is a religion, Jürgen Klopp could be a god. He is charismatic, an expert in nurturing players, a sweeping motivator, and he will be the biggest star on the German national team. The big question is whether he still has it.

Mohammad Abu Fani started this evening (Sunday) in the lineup for Red Star Belgrade and played 62 minutes in a 3:1 home victory over Vojvodina. The Serbian champion is perfect after two rounds and on Wednesday will host Larne from Northern Ireland, following a 4:0 away win in the first leg of the Champions League second qualifying round. Abdallah Khalaihal scored his seventh goal of the season in...

Ibrahim Mbaye, the rising talent of Paris Saint-Germain and the Senegal national team, is considered one of the best teenagers in the world. However, according to French journalist Romain Molina, the parents of the 18-year-old player have set a series of unprecedented demands to agencies seeking to represent their son.

After activating his exit clause with Real Madrid, Mario Hezonja is returning to the NBA. The Croatian forward has signed a one-year deal with the Cleveland Cavaliers worth $2.8 million, turning down offers from EuroLeague clubs.

Lameck Banda, who played in the Premier League for the Diamonds and Maccabi Petah Tikva, stopped arriving at the training camp of Italy's Lecce amid reports of a transfer. At first, he claimed it was a bureaucratic issue, but the technical director revealed a different story: "We have not received any response from him, he will face the consequences."

Following reports of significant interest from Lazio, which is preparing an offer to Twente to acquire him, Stav Lemkin spoke about his first year in the Netherlands. In an interview with De Twaalfde Man, he highlighted the contrast between life in the Netherlands and the war-torn countries of Ukraine and Israel.

The Reds are considering adding the German forward-center (34, 2.08m) who has worn the jerseys of the Los Angeles Lakers and Dallas Mavericks for the past nine seasons.

The 27-year-old Slovenian equaled the record for race wins and became the youngest ever to reach five titles. Mathieu van der Poel won in a dramatic final stage, Remco Evenepoel finished second, and Isaac del Toro became the first Mexican on the podium.

Despite expectations of a move to the Saudi league or MLS, the former Liverpool star is not in a hurry to leave Europe. Reports suggest he is set to sign with Besiktas for approximately 40 million euros, with the Turkish government playing a key role in the deal.

After defeating Greece in the opening round of the European Basketball Championship, Nadav Zilberstein's team continued their momentum with a 91:77 win over the French - and secured the top spot in the group.