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Israeli point guard Noam Yaacov was waived by the Cleveland Cavaliers ahead of the NBA season opener. He is expected to join the Cleveland Charge in the G League.

Maccabi Netanya defeated Ironi Kiryat Shmona 1:0 to snap a four-match winless run. The victory lifts the team to sixth place as midfielder Maor Levy faces a disciplinary hearing.

James Wiseman, linked with Maccabi and Hapoel Tel Aviv this summer, secured the final roster spot with the New York Knicks after an impressive training camp.

The 2026/27 NBA season tips off with massive roster overhauls, blockbuster trades, and championship aspirations. Analysts break down the top contenders, biggest surprises, and player outlooks.

Kevin Durant and Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia exchanged sharp words after Ishbia criticized their past trade. Durant fired back on social media, reigniting their feud.

Barcelona beat Real Betis 5:2 for their ninth consecutive La Liga win, matching Real Madrid's historic record. Lamine Yamal starred as Hansi Flick's side prepared for El Clasico.

Manchester City fans staged a unique inflatable banana protest during a 3-2 win against Ipswich, showing defiance amid serious financial disciplinary rulings.

Portland released forward Jeremy Sochan just before the NBA season opener, leaving Deni Avdija and the team with an open roster spot.

Liverpool secured a hard-fought 2-1 away win against Brentford thanks to Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz, though injury concerns loom over Dominik Szoboszlai.

Hapoel Jerusalem basketball club inaugurated the Fallen Stand on Saturday, honoring 46 fans who fell in Israel's wars and terror attacks with a permanent memorial.

Open-water swimmers successfully completed a 12-kilometer crossing of the Sea of Galilee from Ein Gev to Ginosar, defying recent amoeba concerns and boosting local tourism.

Maccabi Rishon LeZion beat Serbia's Vojvodina 32-31 in the European Handball Cup second round first leg, holding a narrow advantage ahead of Sunday's rematch.

The 2026 Ballon d'Or race features six top contenders, including Harry Kane, Kylian Mbappe, and Lamine Yamal, following a dramatic season heavily influenced by the World Cup.

The Winner Epic Israel 2026 mountain bike race concluded in the Western Galilee, marking its emotional return to the north for the first time since the war.

Alejandro Davidovich Fokina stunned top seed Alexander Zverev 5:7, 6:4, 6:3 at the Shanghai Masters semi-finals to reach his second career Masters 1000 final.

Israel Handball Association Chairman Idan Mizrahi met with Serbian counterpart Bozidar Djurkovic to discuss returning international matches to Israel and boosting bilateral sports cooperation.

Hapoel Tel Aviv and Hapoel Jerusalem will reportedly miss the first round of EuroLeague licenses. Encestando reports Valencia, Paris, Dubai, and PAOK are favored.

Hapoel Tel Aviv defeated Panathinaikos 91-81 in Athens to improve to 4-2 in the EuroLeague. Owner Ofer Yanai praised his Greek counterpart Dimitris Giannakopoulos after the impressive away win.

Israeli Olympic triathlete Shachar Sagiv withdrew from the Beijing World Cup due to extreme cold and torrential rain. He aims to bounce back next week in South Korea.

Forbes magazine released its 2026/27 ranking of the highest-paid footballers, with Cristiano Ronaldo leading at $300 million, followed by Leo Messi and Kylian Mbappe.

LeBron James made his home debut for Philadelphia, scoring 8 points in a 125-120 overtime preseason loss to Boston as the Sixers prepare for the new NBA season.

Basketball star Georginho de Paula won the São Paulo state championship MVP award, but celebrations were ruined by a physical fight between his wife and ex-wife.

Former Wimbledon champion Markéta Vondroušová opened up about the severe personal toll of her four-year ban for refusing a drug test, which prevents her from even attending tournaments to support her partner.

Manchester City faces a potential 7-10 year European ban by UEFA and massive Premier League penalties over alleged financial rule breaches totaling 900 million pounds.

Uruguayan football is testing electronic devices instead of traditional yellow and red cards, aiming to modernize match management despite visibility challenges.

Panathinaikos owner Dimitris Giannakopoulos attended his first home game of the season as his team hosted Hapoel Tel Aviv, maintaining a perfect EuroLeague start.

ESPN analysis suggests Portland Trail Blazers should build their revamped roster around Israeli forward Deni Avdija as they approach the new NBA season.

Besiktas defeated Bayern Munich 87-95 for its first home EuroLeague win, while Anadolu Efes cruised past Zalgiris Kaunas 87-70 in the sixth round of the competition.

Golden State Warriors star Jimmy Butler, recovering from a torn ACL, promises a defiant return by early 2025. Despite doubts and his expiring contract, the team and Steph Curry maintain full faith in his championship pursuit.

FC Barcelona is targeting young Israeli midfielder Orian Goren in its new academy contract strategy designed to protect top La Masia talents from low-clause exits.

The EuroLeague has unanimously approved a ten-year business plan aiming for a nine billion dollar valuation, officially rejecting a competing proposal from the NBA and FIBA.

Deni Avdija enters the new NBA season with high expectations after an impressive preseason, averaging 19.3 points and showcasing stellar efficiency for the Portland Trail Blazers.

Former British Olympic sprinter Beth Dobbin, who competed in Tokyo, is now bedridden 22 hours a day due to severe chronic fatigue syndrome (ME). In a heartbreaking interview, she opened up about her devastating battle.

Kenny Lofton Jr. of Hapoel Jerusalem and Adama Sanogo of Hapoel Holon have won European basketball MVP honors for their stellar performances, with Sanogo setting a historic FIBA record.

NSN has signed Olympic champion Richard Carapaz on a three-year deal starting in 2027. The Ecuadorian climber brings Grand Tour pedigree and major stage wins to the squad.

Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks prepare to defend their NBA title as the new season tips off, facing a loaded Eastern Conference and heightened expectations after a historic championship summer.

FIFA penalizes the Spanish Football Federation with a $20,000 fine and partial stadium closure over discriminatory chants during a friendly against Egypt.

Real Madrid demands the immediate resignation of La Liga president Javier Tebas after he compared the club TV channel's methods to Nazi propaganda.

Journalist Pablo Torre investigates LeBron James's move to the Philadelphia 76ers, examining potential business links, helicopter perks, and Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin.

At 38, Stephen Curry is altering his training regimen with the Golden State Warriors to play at least 65 games this NBA season and peak for the playoffs.