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Deni Avdija scores 34 points as Portland beats Sacramento 120-107
Deni Avdija set a season high of 34 points, including 11 of 13 from the field and 9 of 9 from the free-throw line, leading Portland to a 120-107 win over Sacramento in the NBA Cup.
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Maccabi Tel Aviv beat Hapoel Tel Aviv 80:73 in Euroleague derby
Maccabi Tel Aviv defeated Hapoel Tel Aviv 80:73 in the 11th round of the Euroleague, in the second derby within three days. Hapoel Tel Aviv suffered from poor three-point shooting and lost for the third straight time at home, with a record of 5:6.
Israel squad to open against Kosovo without Oriel Gorn
Oriel Gorn has been released from the Israel squad due to an abdominal muscle injury, and Zahi Ahmad of Be'er Sheva has been called up to the senior team for the first time. The national team will open the international window against Kosovo in Pristina on Saturday at 16:00, as part of the Nations League.
Yarmakov recalls fans angry at him after Maccabi Haifa losses
Former Maccabi Haifa goalkeeper Georgy Yarmakov said in an interview in his homeland Ukraine about the passion for football in Israel. According to him, when he refused to shake hands with players from Torpedo Zhodino of Belarus, his teammates in Haifa supported him.
Argentina lose 2-1 to Uruguay in first match without Messi
Argentina lost 2-1 to Uruguay in a friendly at La Bombonera, the national team's first game without Lionel Messi. Uruguay's two goals came from set pieces, and Alvarez scored to close the gap.
Barak Bakhar Resigns as Maccabi Haifa Coach
Barak Bakhar announced his resignation as Maccabi Haifa coach after the 0:4 loss to Netanya, the Greens' third defeat. The coach said the club needs new blood and gave up an amount estimated at about 200,000 euros.
Daniel Theis to make league debut against Hapoel Jerusalem; Lorenzo Brown in Jerusalem squad
German center Daniel Theis has been registered for the Israeli league and will make his debut in the match against Hapoel Jerusalem, part of the Maccabi Tel Aviv classic. Lorenzo Brown, a former Maccabi player, is in the Jerusalem squad for the game.
