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Shock at Birmingham: Tom Brady Leaves the Club
Tom Brady, NFL legend and minority shareholder in the club, has announced his departure from Birmingham City after roughly three years. The exit comes while the team leads the Championship table.
Doubt Over Musiala's Return to Form; Storm at Bayern Munich
Bayern Munich honorary president Hans expressed concern about Jamal Musiala returning to his previous level and said it is an illness that is hard to cure. Lothar Matthäus also cast doubt on the ability of the 23-year-old star to return to his peak after the injuries.
Hapoel Tel Aviv expected to receive permanent EuroLeague license
Hapoel Tel Aviv is included among the six clubs that will receive permanent EuroLeague licenses from the 2027/28 season, according to reports in Italy. The proposal will be brought for approval to the EuroLeague board by the end of the month, and the entry fee for the new franchises will range from 50 to 90 million euros.
Real Madrid beat Valencia 3-0 to draw level with Barcelona at the top
Real Madrid beat Valencia 3-0 in La Liga, earning their eighth straight win in all competitions. Valverde, Arda Guler and Kylian Mbappe scored for Los Blancos, which moved them level with Barcelona at the top of the table on 30 points.
15-year-old detained on suspicion of trying to bring flares into Holon derby
Holon station police detained a 15-year-old boy on suspicion of trying to bring two flares into the Toto Stadium in the city before the derby game. The boy was taken to the police station for questioning.
Hayes Davis attends Winner Cup final in Holon
Panathinaikos forward Hayes Davis arrived in Israel and attended the Winner Cup final in Holon between Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Tel Aviv. Davis is in Israel for a short visit during his vacation.
Oscar Gloek assists twice as Ajax draw 2-2 with Twente
Ajax drew 2-2 with Twente at their rivals' stadium, after moving 2-0 up thanks to assists by Oscar Gloek for Tolu Arokodare and Ryan Bonida. Twente striker Wahouroust equalized with two goals, including a penalty in stoppage time in the 95th minute, replacing the win Ajax had expected.
Eyal Inbrum extends contract with Maccabi Petah Tikva
Midfielder Eyal Inbrum has extended his contract with Maccabi Petah Tikva. Under the new agreement he is signed through the end of the 2027/28 season, with an option for one additional season.
Mitrovic out of Hapoel's squad for Winner Cup final; Thaiss on Maccabi roster
Hapoel Tel Aviv and Maccabi Tel Aviv have published their squads for the Winner Cup final. Mitrovic was not included in Hapoel's squad, and Thaiss was listed in Maccabi's. The match will be played at 20:55.
Harry Kane Not Selected in FIFPRO Team of the Year
Harry Kane, the Ballon d'Or winner, was not included in the FIFPRO Team of the Year, which was chosen by the players. It is the first time in the award's history that a Ballon d'Or winner has been left out of the team.
Prokhnevsky reaches Youth Olympics semifinal, Israel guaranteed second medal
Israeli boxer Prokhnevsky, 17, won two bouts 0:5 at the Youth Olympics and advanced to the semifinal in the up-to-65 kg division. The advance guarantees him a place on the podium and Israel a second medal.
Israel's women's lacrosse team wins European championship
Israel's women's sixes lacrosse team won the European championship after defeating Great Britain 11:10. With this, the team secured its place at the World Championship.
Hapoel Jerusalem and Bnei Sakhnin Draw 1-1
Hapoel Jerusalem and Bnei Sakhnin drew 1-1 in a match played at Teddy Stadium. The two remain in the middle of the table, with Hapoel Jerusalem's defense conceding 23 own goals in the league and Bnei Sakhnin's conceding just eight.
Pau Cubarsí wins Golden Boy award
Barcelona centre-back Pau Cubarsí has been crowned the winner of the Golden Boy award, given to the best young footballer in Europe. He beat Endrick, Estêvão and Yan Diomande, and became the fifth player from the Catalan club to win the title.
Pierria Henry to Come to Maccabi Tel Aviv for a Trial
Maccabi Tel Aviv announced that guard Pierria Henry, 33, will come for a trial with the club. The player has not played professional basketball since January 2023, after he was suspended by FIBA for using banned substances, and he will not be able to play in a competitive setting before January 13, 2027.
Huertas on the way back to EuroLeague at 43
Brazilian point guard Marcelinho Huertas, 43, is expected to leave Tenerife and return to EuroLeague, for the first time since 2019. According to the details released, he is expected to join Dubai and reunite with Chavi Pascual, his former coach.
Pnina Aronov wins MMA world championship
Pnina Aronov, Israeli MMA fighter, won the gold medal at the world championship in Tbilisi and completed a perfect championship with five wins in five fights. In the final she defeated her Czech opponent by kimura submission in the third round.
Amir Hadad appointed coach of Davis Cup team
Amir Hadad has been appointed coach of Israel's tennis Davis Cup team, alongside captain Noam Okun, who was named to the post about ten days ago. Hadad will join the coaching staff and lead it together with Okun.
Liran Hazan: Avi Luzon Puts a 15 Million Shekel Price Tag on Him
Avi Luzon has set a price tag of 15 million shekels on Liran Hazan, three times the sale price of Niv Yehoshua to Hapoel Be'er Sheva, who was sold for five million shekels for 50% of his contract. The champions and other big clubs are eyeing the player, but it is not certain they will be able to meet the financial demand.
Rotem Sela Credits Herself With Luck for Hapoel Tel Aviv's Win Over Hapoel Be'er Sheva
Rotem Sela posted an Instagram story claiming she brought luck to Hapoel Tel Aviv, which scored the winning goal against Hapoel Be'er Sheva just as she turned on the television. The win moved the club to first place in the table.
Deni Avdija's Impressive Numbers in Portland
Deni Avdija continues to lead Portland's offense, averaging 23.8 points, 7.4 assists and 6.6 rebounds over his last five games. The Israeli is aiming for a maximum NBA contract, which could be worth hundreds of millions of dollars.
Hapoel Jerusalem beat Emek 59:65 to extend winning streak to 11; Obradovic angered by performance
Hapoel Jerusalem beat Hapoel Emek 59:65, extending their league winning streak to 11 games in a row. Kenny Lofton Jr. scored 13 points, but low three-point shooting percentages and a high number of turnovers characterized the game. The team's coach, Sasha Obradovic, criticized the players' performance.
Hapoel Holon Parts Ways with Coach Predrag Kronić After One Win in Five Games
Hapoel Holon announced the end of Predrag Kronić's tenure as coach after a season opening with one win and four losses in the Israeli Premier League. The club is looking for a replacement, and Shmulik Berner is in advanced negotiations.
Alcaraz breaks another record and sets his sights on the next goal: "I can get it!"
Carlos Alcaraz beat Ben Shelton 6-7, 5-7 in the Paris Masters final to win his first title at the tournament. It is his ninth Masters 1000 title and his 29th career title, and with it he set a record that had not yet been set in tennis.
Wolf scores 10 points, plays season-high minutes in Nets' loss to Mavericks
The Brooklyn Nets were beaten 130:93 by the Dallas Mavericks. Danny Wolf played 36 minutes and scored 10 points, his season-high in minutes. The week before the game, the team lost 124:121 to Atlanta.
Disappointment at Hapoel Be'er Sheva and Beitar Jerusalem after league matches
Beitar Jerusalem drew 1:1 away to Ironi Tiberias, the same result recorded last week against Ironi Kiryat Shmona, leaving the club with 5 wins in 10 rounds. Hapoel Be'er Sheva lost 0:1 to Hapoel Tel Aviv in stoppage time and entered the break frustrated by the way it conceded the goal.
Hapoel Tel Aviv beat Hapoel Be'er Sheva 0-1 to top Ligat Ha'Al
Roi Elkokin scored in the 91st minute to give Hapoel Tel Aviv a 0-1 win over Hapoel Be'er Sheva at Turner, and they moved to first place in the table ahead of the international break. Be'er Sheva, which dominated the match for most of the time as the hosts, failed to make their chances count.
Bayern Munich beat Mainz; Neuer injured at half-time
Bayern Munich beat Mainz 1:2 in a match in which Manuel Neuer was injured at half-time. Kane scored twice in the win over Mainz and also assisted. Dortmund beat Alversberg 1:2. Meanwhile, Leverkusen beat Cologne 1:2 in the Rhine derby, with Garcia and Schick scoring.
Ness Ziona Beat Kiryat Ata 111:81
Ironi Ness Ziona beat Kiryat Ata 111:81 in the Israeli Basketball Premier League. It is Ness Ziona's third straight win this season.
Former Israeli Premier League Star Chooses to Represent Syria
Diangelo Harrison, a former Premier League guard, has naturalized in Syria and will play for its national team. The player most recently played in Iran and moved to the Syrian league.
