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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. It is the Trail Blazers' third straight win and their first in this competition.
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.
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.
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.
Andreeva beats Sabalenka to reach semifinals; Pegula ousts Gauff
Russia's Mirra Andreeva beat Aryna Sabalenka 4:6, 0:6 on her way to the semifinals of the WTA Finals. Jessica Pegula beat Linda Noskova and advanced to the semifinals, while Coco Gauff was eliminated.
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 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.
Shahar Sagiv finishes seventh at the Triathlon World Championship in Abu Dhabi
Israeli triathlete Shahar Sagiv finished seventh in the Triathlon World Championship in Abu Dhabi, his best result in his career. Sagiv climbed from 20th place after the swim to the front of the pack in the run.
Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Ibáñez suspended for 12 matches after death of striker Jesús de Miguel
The disciplinary committee of the Spanish Football Federation has imposed a 12-match suspension on goalkeeper Jesús Ibáñez over the collision that led to the death of striker Jesús de Miguel. The penalty is the maximum under the regulations, and Ibáñez was also fined.
Netherlands beat Greece 7-0; Germany win 3-1 in Serbia
The Netherlands beat Greece 7-0 on Friday night in Amsterdam, with a hat-trick from Tijjani Reijnders and a brace from Jurrien Timber. Germany, coached by Jürgen Klopp, won 3-1 in Serbia.
Cade Cunningham scored 52 points and added 11 assists with no turnovers as the Detroit Pistons beat the Washington Wizards 144-140 after two overtimes. It is the first such performance recorded in the league in at least 48 years.
Two football players stabbed in brawl in the north; one in serious condition
Two football players were wounded by stab wounds in a brawl in the northern region and taken to hospital. One of them is in serious condition and the other in moderate condition.
Olympiacos, Real Madrid, Barcelona and Anadolu Efes win Euroleague rounds
Olympiacos beat Dubai 101:72 after losing to Crvena Zvezda, and Real Madrid beat Crvena Zvezda in Belgrade. Barcelona beat Panathinaikos 76:74 on Justin Robinson's three-pointer with 4 seconds left, and Anadolu Efes beat Virtus Bologna 103:91.
Maccabi Rishon LeZion stays unbeaten, Ramat HaSharon beat Herzliya
Maccabi Rishon LeZion beat Be'er Sheva 42:30 in the eighth round of the Winner League handball, and the leader remains undefeated. Ramat HaSharon beat Herzliya 34:31 after coming back from a three-goal deficit in the final minutes.
Belgium beat Turkey 2-1; Turkey still without points in Nations League
Belgium beat Turkey 2-1 in the Nations League, after their defeat to France left them without points. Spain kept a perfect record, and Italy beat France 3-1.
Inbal Shemesh wins silver at the Zagreb Grand Prix
Israeli judoka Inbal Shemesh lost the final of the Zagreb Grand Prix to Brazil's Shirlen Nascimento, and so won a silver medal. Shemesh reached the final after beating opponents from Britain and Spain.
Deni Avdija ranked 12th in NBA's weekly MVP rankings for second straight week
Deni Avdija, Portland's star, was ranked 12th in the NBA's weekly MVP rankings for a second straight week. He is ahead of Karl-Anthony Towns and Jamal Murray and stands right after Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Israel vs Kosovo: Away Match in Pristina in Nations League
Israel will open the international window tomorrow (16:00) with an away match in Pristina against Kosovo, in Matchday 5 of the Nations League, and will seek to record its first win of the campaign. After four matchdays without a win and only two points, the national team has two league games left, against Kosovo and Austria.
Maccabi Netanya invites fan who was attacked after match against Haifa
Sivan Amram Zohar, a Maccabi Netanya fan, experienced a violent incident after the team's match in Haifa, after she claims some 200 men cursed at her and threw bottles at her. The club invited her to its offices and conveyed a message against violence.
Manchester United has announced the dismissal of Michael Carrick after a difficult start to the season, and has appointed Mauricio Pochettino, manager of the United States national team, in his place on a two-and-a-half-year contract. Pochettino will take up his post on November 18, and will make his debut in the away match against Liverpool.
Israel women's team to face Turkey after loss to Poland
Israel's women's basketball team will play Turkey in Latvia in EuroBasket qualifiers, after a loss to Poland. The team still aims to qualify for EuroBasket.
Kosovo coach ahead of Israel match: pitch in excellent condition
Kosovo national team coach Franco Foda told a press conference ahead of Saturday's match against Israel that the condition of the pitch has improved and Israel has no reason to complain. Foda said Israel is a strong team.
Mbappé Out of France Squad Ahead of Italy Clash; Zidane and Mbappé Split Over Tactics
Kylian Mbappé is not training with the French national team ahead of the Nations League match against Italy, and he remains working in the gym. At the same time, Zinedine Zidane is dealing with a wave of injuries, and Mbappé's flight to Milan remains in question.
Manchester City: Appeal in the 115-Charge Case to Be Heard in December
Manchester City's appeal against its conviction in the 115-charge case is expected to be heard in December. The final decision on the sentence may only be published in 2027.
Bruno Fernandes Rejects Second Manchester United Contract Offer
Bruno Fernandes has rejected Manchester United's second offer to extend his contract at Old Trafford, despite improved terms. Talks between the sides are expected to continue, and the club holds an option to extend the deal.
Van Dijk could leave Liverpool next summer
Dutch defender Virgil van Dijk will end his contract with Liverpool next summer, at the age of 36. The club is preparing for the possibility that he will leave, and according to the details, it is still unclear what will happen.
Maccabi Tel Aviv beat Hapoel Tel Aviv 75:86 in the Winner Cup final after coming back from a 23-point deficit, winning the title for the 12th time in the club's history. The following week the two teams met again in the EuroLeague, and Maccabi won 73:80.
Australian jockey Izzy Neil, 22, dies after fall from horse during race
Australian jockey Izzy Neil, 22, died after falling from her horse during a race held on Sunday earlier this week in New South Wales. Neil was airlifted by helicopter in critical condition, and her death was pronounced at the hospital.
Maccabi Haifa considers new coach; Rafaelov prefers Omer Peretz, foreign candidate rejects offer
Maccabi Haifa continues to search for a new coach to replace Barak Bakhar, and the discussion between club president Yaakov Shahar and sporting director Lior Rafaelov has not yet ended. The sporting director prefers Omer Peretz, while Northern Irish coach Rory Higgins rejected an offer from the club.
