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The double-winners added another title to their trophy cabinet: Brown scored first (28th minute), Olise doubled the lead (45th), and Silva only narrowed the gap (75th). Bensebaini was sent off towards the end of the match.

After a painful fall, he captured his third European gold in the floor exercise and cemented his status as the greatest Israeli athlete of all time — Artem Dolgopyat opens up about everything. The struggle against the younger generation ("To me, they are children, today it is much harder for me"), the comparison to Deni Avdija ("He is the greatest in basketball, I am in gymnastics"), and the fears...

A disturbing incident at the European OCR Championship: the Israeli team received notice one day before the event that they could not compete due to protests by locals. Team member Shneor Simcha described the location as "the most antisemitic place I have ever been to."

The Israeli brought a lot of energy to the Eagles' attack and impressed Crystal Palace fans in his debut: "A difficult game to enter, but looks promising."

The Blue and Whites will hold a final test tomorrow (Sunday, 18:30) before the pair of World Cup qualifying matches. Netanel Artzi: "Georgia will give us a mirror of what we are going to face."

Formula 1 world champion Lando Norris finished ahead of the Mercedes duo, George Russell and Kimi Antonelli, securing a third consecutive pole position for McLaren at the Dutch Grand Prix. This is also Norris's second consecutive pole, following his success in Hungary before the August break.

The two giants will join forces in the mixed doubles tournament that kicks off next week, as the 23-year-old Spaniard will make his first official appearance after about four months. Other collaborations: Djokovic and Sabalenka, Rybakina and Fritz.

The Israel cadet national team (under 16) concluded the European Championship today (Saturday) with a 58:53 victory over Italy. The players of Daniela Reuven finished the tournament with a bittersweet result: despite taking 13th place, the team was relegated to Division B because Bulgaria will host the championship next summer.

The champion will depart tonight for Baku ahead of the return leg against Sabah on Tuesday: "Everyone is alert and focused." Joao Victor is fit and may be included in the squad for the match.

Two Olympic medals, a world gold, and three European championship titles — Artem Dolgopyat has already etched his name in the history books. From the unforgettable gold in Tokyo to the great moments on the podium, the Israeli continues to collect achievements and set a new bar. At 29, after having won almost every possible title, he is still looking forward — to the next dream, Los Angeles 2028.

The phenomenon that stirred the world's best women's basketball league last season has repeated itself. The game between the Chicago Sky and the Golden State Valkyries was interrupted in the third quarter while security cleared the items from the court. Chicago star Natasha Cloud was furious: "There are pathetic people."

The Israeli gymnast was crowned European champion for the third time in his career and was moved once again: 'I know that I am still at the top. I have to deal with young rivals who do things I can no longer do.'

The champions kicked off the 2026/27 English league season with a convincing victory. Kai Havertz scored first in the 15th minute, Bukayo Saka doubled (23), and Martin Odegaard completed the celebration (49).

Flight prices have soared and many are looking for solutions ahead of the second leg; the club is trying to assist and enable as many of them as possible to reach the match against Atalanta.

Klay Thompson, a four-time NBA champion with the Golden State Warriors, has reached a buyout agreement with the Dallas Mavericks and is set to join a new team. Coaching staff changes in Dallas may also impact the career of Israeli coach Modi Maor.

Another great moment in the career of the Israeli gymnast: he scored 14.466 points in the floor exercise final in Zagreb, enough to secure the top spot on the podium, just as he did in 2020 and 2022. Gymnastics Association Chairman Avi Sagi stated: "He is cut from the cloth that great champions are made of."

The Italian, who has not played since his victory at Wimbledon, announced that a right knee injury will prevent him from participating in the last Grand Slam of the season: 'I am very sad and disappointed, New York holds a special place in my heart.'

FIFA did not overlook the unrest at the end of the final against Spain: Leandro Paredes was suspended for 10 matches and fined $90,000, Nahuel Molina received a seven-match suspension and an identical fine. Almada, Ayala, and Gavi were also punished, and the Argentine Football Association was fined $321,000.

Perfect start: Ella Bar-Lev won gold and Agam Noy won bronze in the U48 kg category. Hershko: "A historic achievement with two athletes on the podium."

After a long saga, Yarin Levi has signed a new three-year contract with Maccabi Haifa, keeping him at the club until 2029. The player expressed pride in returning home despite recent friction with the fans.

A severe injury to Manuel Benson during the Toto Cup has forced Maccabi Haifa to shift its transfer strategy. The club has decided to prioritize signing a foreign winger, leaving disappointed candidate Kwasi Sibo on the sidelines.

Maccabi Tel Aviv officially began preparations for the 2026/2027 season today (Thursday), holding its first team practice with the players available to head coach Oded Kattash. Several players currently with their national teams were absent from the practice, including Roman Sorkin, Yam Madar, Jaylen Hoard, Iffe Lundberg, and Daniel Theis, while Keaton Wallace is expected to join on Tuesday.

Headlines in the United States this morning (Thursday) are dealing with a tense confrontation during the MLS match between Inter Miami and Philadelphia Union (2:2). In the final stages, Lionel Messi was documented hitting the back of the neck of Philadelphia's midfielder Quinn Sullivan.

Jae Crowder is opening a new chapter in his career. The 36-year-old American forward, who played 14 seasons in the NBA and recorded more than 900 appearances in the best league in the world including the playoffs, has signed with the French club ASVEL and is expected to play in the EuroLeague for the first time.

The opening whistle of the 2026/27 Premier League season will sound this Saturday. Today, betting agencies revealed the odds for winning the national championship, with the rankings proving surprising following an unusual summer for the big clubs.

Moments after celebrating a victory in the final of "Survivor" in Romania with a major cash prize, ex-Israeli Premier League player Gabriel Tamas launched a sharp attack against Cluj players complaining about salary delays: "At Astra they didn't pay me for five months and I still played."

Following Hapoel Be'er Sheva's 2:1 victory over Sabah on Wednesday, the team is stranded in Romania due to the workers' strike at Ben Gurion Airport. Operations at the airport have ceased, causing chaos and uncertainty regarding the team's return and their upcoming match preparations.

The Joan Gamper Trophy match between Barcelona and Egypt's Al-Ahly at Camp Nou was marred by a violent brawl in the stands. Despite the festive atmosphere, security forces had to intervene to restore order.

The management of West Ham United sparked widespread controversy among football fans in Israel after issuing an official statement strongly condemning the song sung by the club's fans for Manor Solomon. During the season opener against Burnley, in which the Israeli scored an impressive debut goal, the Hammers' fans broke into a well-known chant from the stands that includes the words "I hate...

Lionel Messi experienced a particularly moving moment tonight (between Wednesday and Thursday) in the MLS league, when he scored his first goal since the death of his father, Jorge Messi. The Argentine star found the net in Inter Miami's 2:2 draw against Philadelphia Union, in a game where he was involved in both of his team's goals.

Despite investments and new signings, Beitar Jerusalem has been eliminated from European competitions. The club is now focusing on a spiritual project: writing a Torah scroll in memory of deceased fans. Donors include Almog Cohen, Omer Atzili, Dudu Aharon, and Eyal Golan.

On Saturday, a new season will begin, and new players will become heroes. But before the first whistle, we stopped to remember those who were here before them. Spiegler, Ohana, Sinai, Nimni, Visoker, and other legendary players met at Bloomfield for one photo that turned into a nostalgic journey in a single frame.

The Azerbaijanis lost 2:1 after having led in Romania, but in the previous round they already knew how to turn a loss in the first game into a 4:0 victory in Baku: "We will need to make them make mistakes."

After a season with five first-round picks, the US sees the upcoming season as critical for the pair of Israelis, who will need to prove they are more than just potential.

Aryna Sabalenka continues to face criticism from fans on social media. According to some fans, the Belarusian tennis star spends too much time on lifestyle content, sponsorships, and social media — and too little time training. The criticism comes at a time when her results on the court are inconsistent.

Barcelona has beaten Real Madrid in the race for Rodri and is expected to sign the best defensive midfielder in the world for 76.5 million euros. He will fill the void left by Sergio Busquets, upgrade the defense, and serve as a mentor to Marc Bernal. If he returns from surgery at his peak, Hansi Flick has received the piece that could make the Spanish champion the master of Europe.

The 2:1 victory over Sabah in the first leg strengthened the belief at Hapoel Be'er Sheva, which aims to complete the mission in Baku and record a historic qualification for the Champions League: "If we feel a sense of missed opportunity after trailing, it says it all." Compliments to Eliel Peretz and Pedro Amador.

Hapoel Tel Aviv held a final training session in Bergamo this evening, followed by a press conference ahead of tomorrow's match in the Conference League playoff round against Atalanta. Coach Elyaniv Barda and player Omri Altman shared their thoughts on the upcoming challenge.

Hapoel Be'er Sheva took a significant step toward history on Wednesday, coming back from a deficit to beat Sabah 2:1 in the first leg of the Champions League qualification playoffs. Igor Zlatanovic completed the turnaround in the 79th minute, sending the Israeli champions to the return leg in Azerbaijan with a valuable advantage.

In December, Diego Simeone will mark 15 full years as head coach of Atletico Madrid. On Wednesday, the team opened the new season with a 2-0 home victory over Malaga. The visitors, who returned to the top flight after eight years, held firm for 70 minutes before ultimately falling to defeat.