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דני אבדיה מטביע באולסטאר
Deni Avdija records Israel’s first points in NBA All-Star Game debut
Alongside the world’s biggest superstars, with the Israeli flag on his back, the forward started both games for the World team, scoring five points in a 37-35 loss to the Stars and adding two assists in a 48-45 defeat to the Stripes, as the Stars won the title and Anthony Edwards was named MVP
Ayala Orel | 03:48 | 02.16.26
אבדיה ולברון
LeBron James praises Avdija for 'exceptional season,' says he’d love to visit Israel
After narrowly missing a starting spot in fan voting — finishing seventh among Western Conference players — Avdija was selected by the conference’s coaches as one of seven reserves, sealing his place in Sunday night’s showcase
Ayala Orel, Los Angeles | 23:26 | 02.15.26
שחקן ה NBA דני אבדיה לקראת היציאה לאליפות אירופה בכדורסל עם נבחרת ישראל, ווינר שוט
Crazy for Deni: This is how Avdija became Israel's most beloved brand
He's not just an All-Star, Deni Avdija is the perfect Israeli story: a player who conquered the highest peak without forgetting for a moment where he came from, the ultimate national idol swept away by a tsunami of admiration
Efrat Amoraban | 10:31 | 02.15.26
שחקן פורטלנד טרייל בלייזרס דני אבדיה
Deni Avdija: There are very few players like him in the world - and he is ours
He keeps shooting through slumps, attacks the paint against bigger defenders and isn’t shy with referees — the mark of a star; Deni Avdija has grown from a 19-year-old finding his way on a losing team into a 25-year-old leader on a winner, and the payoff feels enormous
Yair Kattan | 02:12 | 02.15.26
דני אבדיה
Deni Avdija: 'I feel like I’m playing together with the people of Israel on the court'
Portland forward calls All-Star selection a dream come true as he dons a jersey bearing Israel’s flag and prepares to represent Team World in the league’s revamped format
Ayala El-Or, Los Angeles | 23:21 | 02.14.26
Losing the touch: China moves to kill signature feature of its electric vehicles
Beijing plans to require physical buttons for gear shifts, turn signals and hazard lights, citing safety concerns over driver distraction, in a sweeping shift that could reshape Chinese car design, including models sold in Israel
Tomer Hadar, Calcalist | 18:55 | 02.14.26
Nazi
International Olympic Committee store sells Nazi propaganda T-shirt from 1936 Berlin Olympics
Online shop of the International Olympic Committee offered a shirt featuring imagery from the 1936 Berlin Games, used by Adolf Hitler’s regime for propaganda; German officials condemn move as item quickly sells out
ynet | 14:10 | 02.14.26
נבחרת ישראל
European soccer set to return to Israel in June, UEFA signals | Exclusive
For the first time since October 7, UEFA has made a principled decision to allow Israeli teams to prepare to host European qualifiers at home this summer, pending security conditions and a formal approval expected in June
Nadav Zenziper | 14:15 | 02.13.26
שחקני נבחרת ישראל בבייסבול חוגגים מול ניקרגואה
Stronger on paper, tough road ahead for Team Israel at World Baseball Classic
Led by big-leaguers Harrison Bader and Dean Kremer, Israel faces a daunting Pool D lineup in Miami against Venezuela, the Dominican Republic and the Netherlands as it looks to recreate past tournament magic
Liran Friedmann | 07:33 | 02.11.26
איור דונלד טראמפ אולימפיאדת החורף
American athletes at Winter Olympics speak out against Trump, drawing his anger
Creative protests and athletes saying it is hard to represent the US have turned the Winter Olympics into a platform against American immigration policy, drawing an angry response from President Trump
Eliasaph Deuel | 04:52 | 02.11.26
דני אבדיה מול קלי אוברה ופילדלפיה
Deni Avdija on NBA All Star Game: 'Looking forward to seeing the Israeli flag behind my jersey'
The Israeli forward can't wait for the NBA All-Star Weekend and the Israeli fans coming to support him;  'It’s a great milestone and it’s fun, but at the end of the day this is a team sport and there’s still a very long road ahead in my career'
ynet | 22:35 | 02.10.26
A Lambretta scooter
Lambretta returns to Israel after over a decade
Italian brand relaunches with retro-styled models assembled in Thailand, offering 125cc to 300cc scooters starting at NIS 24,000, with nationwide support and a Tel Aviv showroom
Shai Erez | 11:08 | 02.10.26
פייר וולניק
World champion skydiver Pierre Wolnik dies in parachute accident
French freefly icon, a two-time world champion, fell to his death during a jump after his parachute failed to deploy; authorities launch investigation into possible equipment malfunction or operational error
ynet | 20:32 | 02.09.26
מדליה
Embarrassment at the Winter Olympics: 'The medal fell apart'
Social media is buzzing, and not because of performances on the snow: Olympic athletes are posting videos showing the piece connecting the ribbon to the medal breaking apart, as organizers admit the issue is under review
ynet | 17:05 | 02.09.26
הסופרבול
The perfect revenge could be served tonight at the Super Bowl
Back to 2015:  England and Seattle are once again head-to-head in the Super Bowl; Last time, it ended in a game no fan can forget
Zeev Avrahami | 02:03 | 02.08.26
נבחרת המזחלות
Cool Runnings, Israel-style: the unbelievable story of the Israeli bobsled team
Take an American Jew with a dream, a rugby-playing Druze, a shot-put champ, an Israeli weightlifter, a pole vaulter and a 100-meter sprinter and what do you get? the Israeli bobsled team representing the country at the Winter Olympics
Stav Ifergan | 09:39 | 02.05.26
רונאלדו
Drama in Saudi Arabia: Ronaldo expected to boycott Al-Nassr match over club management
Soccer start Cristiano Ronaldo is dissatisfied with the way the club is managed by the Saudi investment fund and what he sees as preferential treatment given to rival top-tier clubs also under Public Investment Fund management
ynet | 12:05 | 02.02.26
דני אבדיה
'A Jew who steals things': Turkey outraged over Deni Avdija's selection as NBA All Star
As Deni Avdija becomes the first Israeli selected for the NBA All‑Star Game, Turkish fans express outrage over Houston Rockets' star Alperen Şengün’s exclusion; the snub triggered antisemitic abuse online, despite Avdija’s standout stats justifying his selection  
ynet | 11:04 | 02.02.26
שחקן פורטלנד טרייל בלייזרס דני אבדיה
‘Proud to be an All-Star’: Deni Avdija looks back on his long road to NBA recognition
Deni Avdija is the first Israeli NBA All‑Star, becoming Portland’s first selection since Damian Lillard; the Israeli forward capped a breakout season with elite numbers and praise across the league; 'I let the game take me forward'
ynet | 08:32 | 02.02.26
שחקן פורטלנד טרייל בלייזרס דני אבדיה
Making history: Deni Avdija becomes first Israeli NBA All-Star
It’s official: Israeli forward Deni Avdija is one of the world’s top 24 players, earning a coaches’ selection to Team World and set to shine Feb. 15 in Los Angeles alongside Nikola Jokic, Luka Dončić and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
ynet | 01:51 | 02.02.26
At 95, Israel’s oldest fitness trainer still works out
Born in Basra, Iraq, Samson Shaul began training in bodybuilding at age 13; he immigrated to Israel at 16 and went on to win the national 'Mr. Israel' bodybuilding title in 1968
Meir Turgeman | 21:20 | 01.29.26
שחקן פורטלנד טרייל בלייזרס דני אבדיה
Above LeBron, Harden and Embiid: Deni Avdija’s stunning NBA ranking
The US basketball site The Ringer ranked the Israeli forward No. 17 in its updated list of the league’s top 100 players, rising from 25th in December
ynet | 18:13 | 01.29.26
נועה וברני סולוש
Grew up in Hungary, barely speak Hebrew - but they are representing Israel at the Winter Olympics
Alpine skiers Noa and Barney Szőllős train in Austria but on the slopes they feel Israeli; just before the Winter Olympics for the second time, the siblings talk about their Jewish roots and the dream of bringing a historic achievement to Israel
Stav Ifergan | 15:25 | 01.29.26
תאי עבד בלבאנטה
'Can't buy me': Israeli soccer star says walked away from lavish UAE deal requiring he switch national teams
Tay Abed says Emirati club Al Jazira offered millions and six-figure win bonuses on condition he play for the UAE; rising star chose national pride over fortune, calling the Israeli jersey 'the greatest honor'
Nadav Zenziper | 18:00 | 01.25.26
השלט "אנו זוכרים" בפתיחת הדרבי הבווארי
German soccer marks Holocaust Remembrance Day with league-wide tributes
Bundesliga clubs observe International Holocaust Remembrance Day with moments of silence and support for the #WeRemember campaign, recalling the sport’s own history of antisemitism and persecution under Nazi rule
ynet | 04:07 | 01.25.26
מתוך Heated Rivalry
Ice hockey league reaches record popularity after success of TV show about gay couple
Coming out remains taboo in men’s sports, but a hit series about a gay player couple has propelled the NHL to new heights, with the league already looking ahead to a second season
Tzippy Shmilovitz, New York | 04:35 | 01.24.26
נבחרת הבובסליי של ישראל
In first, Israel's bobsled team will compete in the Winter Olympics
Israeli delegation to Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina id expanded from five athletes to nine after the bobsled team qualified by finishing fifth in the North American Cup;  Team is made up of athletes from other disciplines who committed to making switch to bobsled
Stav Ifergan | 19:22 | 01.22.26
Deni Avdija speaks out on hate he faces as an Israeli: 'Judge my game, not my identity'
Avdija is averaging 26.2 points, 7.1 rebounds and 6.9 assists, placing him among league’s most productive all-around players; Only Luka Dončić and Nikola Jokić are also averaging at least 25 points, seven rebounds and six assists this season
ynet Global | 07:36 | 01.22.26
הסובייטים חוגגים במינכן 1972
Top 5 scandalous finals in sports history, from a stolen clock to a final played on another continent
Finals are meant to be the peak of sport, but sometimes they turn into spectacular disasters, from a timekeeping farce at the 1972 Munich Olympics to a referee-fueled meltdown and a Libertadores final exiled to Europe
Guy Leiba | 03:13 | 01.22.26
שחקן פורטלנד טרייל בלייזרס דני אבדיה
Deni Avdija thanks fans after All-Star vote, says focus remains on winning
After finishing fifth in the fan vote and returning from a back injury, Portland forward Deni Avdija thanked supporters for the outpouring of love, said he feels physically better and stressed that victories and team play come first
ynet Global | 08:32 | 01.21.26
דני אבדיה
Lebron James praises Deni Avdija's historic season: 'Should be an All-Star'
Out with lower back soreness, Avdija could return Monday in Sacramento as Portland looks for a fourth straight win that would lift the Blazers out of a losing record
ynet | 10:39 | 01.18.26
אייזיאה תומאס ומייקל ג'ורדן בקרב אווירי
Isiah Thomas, Michael Jordan and a feud that refuses to die
After a recent TV appearance, former Pistons star Isiah Thomas reignited his long-running feud with Michael Jordan, offering a glimpse into how personal resentment and legacy disputes still shape debates over NBA history
Ze'ev Avrahami | 10:28 | 01.18.26
LA 2028 Olympics open ticket registration, prices starting at $28
Fans can register now for a lottery to buy the first batch of tickets this spring, with millions available across more than 800 events and dozens of venues
Calcalist | 17:21 | 01.14.26
הפגנה מחוץ לאצטדיון
British police chief admits: ‘I passed false information on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans because of AI’
West Midlands Police chief apologizes to Parliament after admitting inaccurate intelligence used to bar Israeli fans from a Europa League match was generated by an AI tool, not verified reporting
ynet | 13:39 | 01.14.26
ראגבי ציוני
Meet the reservists’ rugby team — and their Gaza rescue mascot
Between reserve duty and rugby practice, Maccabi Tel Aviv players from Israel and abroad train together — joined by an unlikely mascot, a dog rescued in Gaza by a reservist during the war, now part of the team’s routine and identity
Stav Ifargan | 20:09 | 01.13.26
לוח שחמט
World chess body sanctions Iran after women’s team skips Israel match
International Chess Federation rules Iran’s women’s team intentionally boycott Israel at 2024 Chess Olympiad in Budapest, fines Iranian federation 25,000 euros and warns of one-year suspension if penalty not paid within 3 weeks
ynet | 12:31 | 01.12.26
אבדיה
Avdija exits late with back injury as Blazers fall to Knicks
Portland’s win streak ends at five as Deni Avdija scores 25 before leaving in final minutes; Knicks pull away late behind Brunson, Anunoby
ynet | 07:18 | 01.12.26
אבדיה
Big player, small salary: the huge gap between Deni Avdija’s pay and his true value
The Israeli forward is in the final years of a four-year, $55 million contract he signed with Washington in 2023; the contract is structured as a rare descending deal, decreasing in value each season
Tzippy Shmilovitz, New York | 10:44 | 01.11.26
אבדיה
Deni Avdija shines in breakout NBA season, leading league in key stats
Israeli forward leads the league with 20.4 drives per game, also ranking first in assists, fouls drawn and free throws generated from drives, ahead of stars like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jaylen Brown
Saar Haas | 18:32 | 01.08.26
ויטומיר מריצ'יץ'
How a Croatian freediver stayed underwater for nearly 30 minutes without breathing
Vitomir Maricic shattered a Guinness World Record by holding his breath for 29 minutes using oxygen pre-breathing, meditation, diaphragm training and extraordinary mental control that allowed him to override the body’s most basic survival reflex
Zeev Avrahami | 06:04 | 01.07.26
Waymo
Robotaxis drive demand for unlikely new profession
The autonomous vehicle revolution is gaining momentum, but it is also creating unexpected challenges, including one particularly absurd example involving Waymo, Google’s self-driving taxi service in San Francisco
Roee Zukerman | 08:58 | 01.06.26
שחקן פורטלנד טרייל בלייזרס דני אבדיה מול שחקן סן אנטוניו ספרס הריסון בארנס
Avdija named Western Conference Player of the Week as breakout NBA season continues
Israeli forward became the 14th player in Trail Blazers' history to receive the honor and the first since Damian Lillard on Feb. 6, 2023
ynet | 23:17 | 01.05.26
Fans barred from Real Madrid–Maccabi Tel Aviv EuroLeague game over security concerns
The Spanish club said the decision followed a police recommendation after authorities classified the match as high risk
Reuters | 18:04 | 01.05.26
האליפות בבית. זהבי
Glorious career ends: Eran Zahavi announces his retirement from professional soccer
Eran Zahavi, one of Israel’s greatest-ever soccer players, announced his retirement at age 38; In an Instagram post, he thanked the sport that shaped his life, ending a 19-year career with 438 goals, 19 titles, and a legacy as a true icon of Israeli soccer
Nadav Zenziper | 11:14 | 01.01.26
שחקן פורטלנד טרייל בלייזרס דני אבדיה
Deni Avdija sits seventh in West NBA All-Star fan voting, ahead of LeBron and Durant
The Israeli forward sits ahead of stars including LeBron James and Kevin Durant in early fan returns, but his path to the All-Star Game remains uncertain under the league’s multi-stage selection process
ynet Global | 22:18 | 12.29.25
כריסטיאנו רונאלדו מעניק לנובאק ג'וקוביץ' את תואר "גלוב ספורט"
Ronaldo named Middle East Player of the Year, awards Djokovic, and promises to reach 1,000 goals
Serbian tennis legend Novak Djokovic became the first-ever recipient of the ‘Globe Sport’ award presented by Ronaldo: 'Even though we come from different sports, we can support each other and show future generations that there are no limits.'
ynet | 23:37 | 12.28.25
סרגיי שפיצין
'His dream was to fly; God heard him and gave him angel’s wings': the tragic death of an extreme sports legend
To thousands of fans, Sergey Shipitsin was a fearless parkour icon; at home in Ashdod, a gentle soul who inspired children, loved plants and his stepdaughter; after dying in a paragliding accident at 35, his family takes comfort knowing he lived and died on his own terms
Stav Ifergan | 10:18 | 12.26.25
רום כרמי
24 hours, one endless loop: Spartanion pushes runners beyond every limit
On January 1, over 100 athletes will take on the Spartanion in Tel Aviv’s Yarkon Park; 24 hours of nonstop running around a looped track, where a grandmother, a wounded veteran and a barefoot runner push the limits of human endurance
Meshi Ayad | 09:05 | 12.26.25
ריץ' פול
LeBron James’ agent: 'If I want the single last shot, I’m taking Michael Jordan'
LeBron James’ agent, made a surprising remark about his client, saying that Jordan is his choice for the final shot, but LeBron is the better player to build a team around — 'no question about it'; Lebron has incurred personal cost for playing on Christmas
ynet | 23:26 | 12.24.25
אנאדולו אפס - הפועל ת"א אלייז'ה בראיינט
EuroLeague moves Israeli home games abroad despite post-war return plan
Despite earlier approval for Israeli teams to resume hosting, EuroLeague relocates Hapoel Tel Aviv’s clash with Anadolu Efes to Bulgaria and Hapoel Jerusalem’s EuroCup game to Serbia, citing recommendations by local authorities
ynet | 08:40 | 12.23.25
הדמיה של אצטדיון המלך חסן השני
Morocco’s road to the World Cup paved with large-scale culling of stray dogs
Ahead of the 2030 World Cup, Morocco aims to clear its streets of stray dogs, with authorities projecting the elimination of 99 percent of them through shootings, poisonings and other brutal methods, as outrage grows but intervention remains absent
Zeev Avrahami | 05:55 | 12.22.25
בעלי הפועל ת"א עופר ינאי
Panathinaikos fan assaults Hapoel Tel Aviv owner in EuroLeague game: 'dirty Jew'
After a loss at OAKA, local fan shoved Ofer Yannay and hurled an antisemitic slur while pointing at his kippah; Panathinaikos revoked the fan’s season ticket for life and filed a police complaint
Efrat Amoraban | 01:37 | 12.19.25
פוקה נקואה לוס אנג'לס ראמס
NFL star apologizes for making antisemitic gesture during live broadcast
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua said he did not know what the gesture meant; NFL: 'The continuing rise of antisemitism must be addressed across the world, and the NFL will continue to stand with our partners in this fight'
ynet | 22:59 | 12.18.25
דני וולף
NBA G League stop turned springboard for Israeli upstarts Danny Wolf, Ben Saraf with Nets
Both young players emerged stronger, sharper, and now key parts of the Brooklyn Nets’ rotation, defying expectations and hinting at a bright future for Israeli talent on basketball’s biggest stage
Yair Kattan | 13:05 | 12.15.25
Matan Krakow lifts the European Poker Tour trophy
Israeli hits €778K jackpot in dramatic comeback at European poker championship
Veteran Israeli player Matan Krakow outlasts a 1,224-player field to win EPT Prague and €778,255 payday; co-author of Eli Elezra’s autobiography, he calls the title a dream come true after stepping back from poker to focus on family
Elyasaf Deuel | 23:34 | 12.14.25
מהדי טרמי חלוץ נבחרת איראן למונדיאל הביע תמיכה בטוויטר בהשמדת מדינת ישראל
Iran star striker faces US visa hurdle ahead of 2026 World Cup over anti-Israel post
Military ties to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard and a past anti-Israel post may block Mehdi Taremi from entering the US, raising fears he could miss the tournament; Iranian officials warn more players and staff may also face visa issues
ynet | 04:28 | 12.12.25
Hundreds of Porsches disable themselves in Russia after faulty theft alert
Satellite tracking system mistakenly flagged reception loss as theft attempt, shutting down hundreds of cars; drivers found their engines unresponsive and, with no support from company due to war with Ukraine
Raphael Kahan | 01:36 | 12.11.25
שוטרים ומחאה פרו-פלסטינית מחוץ לווילה פארק לפני המשחק של מכבי ת"א מול אסטון וילה
UK lawmakers demand answers after police barred Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from Aston Villa match
British Parliament’s Home Affairs Committee seeks clarification from West Midlands Police and football policing chiefs over the decision to block Maccabi Tel Aviv supporters from Villa Park; focus is on a senior officer’s claim of Jewish community opposition that was later withdrawn
ynet Global | 21:12 | 12.10.25
רונלד אראוחו
Barcelona's Ronald Araujo takes mental health break, finds refuge in Israel for spiritual journey
Struggling with depression and anxiety after high profile mistakes, Barcelona vice captain Ronald Araujo was granted open ended leave and flew to Israel for a faith based retreat, challenging soccer’s culture of silence around mental health
Zeev Avrahami | 17:05 | 12.10.25
שחקני נבחרת הנוער של ישראל חוגגים
Israel loses hosting of 2027 U-19 Euros to Czech Republic over security concerns
UEFA says two years of war-induced instability prevented Israel from meeting hosting requirements; soccer association chief vows Israel will return to host major events
Nadav Zenziper | 12:58 | 12.10.25
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