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France Lose 1-3 to Italy; Zidane: We Lost Our Shape
France lost 1-3 to Italy, a result that was Zidane's first defeat as coach. Zidane said the team lost its shape and that this is part of the learning process.
Maccabi Tel Aviv beat Hapoel Tel Aviv in Euroleague derby in Limassol
Maccabi Tel Aviv beat Hapoel Tel Aviv 73:80 in the first Euroleague derby held in Limassol, Cyprus. The game was played at the local arena after Maccabi moved its home games to Cyprus, with Jimmy Clark and Bonzie Colson leading with 14 points each.
Harry Kane breaks England's record for appearances
England captain Harry Kane has become the national team's all-time record appearance holder with his 126th cap. The striker scored in a 2-1 win over Croatia, and his status in the squad was celebrated at a gala evening held at Wembley.
Mate Asher beat Mursa Osijek of Croatia 3-0 and advanced to the next round of the European Challenge Cup
Mate Asher, returning to European play after four years, beat Mursa Osijek of Croatia 3-0 in the first match of the first round of the Challenge Cup. In the second match Mate Asher won 3-0 again and advanced to the next round of the competition.
Maccabi Tel Aviv beat Hapoel Tel Aviv 80-73 in EuroLeague
Maccabi Tel Aviv beat Hapoel Tel Aviv 80-73 in the EuroLeague game played in Limassol, Cyprus. The win came three days after Maccabi won the Winner Cup final against its city rival.
Deni Avdija and Damian Lillard lead Portland to win over Oklahoma City
Damian Lillard hit a buzzer-beating three at the end of the third quarter and starred for the Blazers in a 108:118 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder. Deni Avdija matched his season-high in points and his career-high in steals, a day after starring with 24 points in a 103:123 loss to the same opponent.
Arthur Prokhnevsky wins silver medal at Youth Olympics
Arthur Prokhnevsky won a silver medal in boxing at the Youth Olympics, after losing the final in the 65 kg category to Japan's Kenshin Sakuno 4:1. It is the third medal for the Israeli delegation in the current edition of the Games.
Crystal Palace Sack Manager Pierre Sage
Crystal Palace have announced the dismissal of French manager Pierre Sage, along with three members of his coaching staff, after a disappointing start to the season with two wins from ten league matches. Ananas Khalili will wait for the appointment of a new manager, with Thomas Frank emerging as the leading candidate for the role.
Scaloni's contract with Argentina's national team extended to 2030
Argentina national team coach Scaloni announced at a press conference that his contract has been extended until 2030. During the announcement he burst into tears and said these were not easy days for him.
Steph Curry Injured, Suffers Abdominal Muscle Tear
Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry was injured in his abdomen in a loss to Houston and was sent for an MRI. The test revealed a tear in the oblique abdominal muscle, and he is expected to be out for an extended period, but details on how long he will be sidelined are still unclear.
Shmulik Brenner appointed coach of Hapoel Holon
Hapoel Holon announced the appointment of Shmulik Brenner as its new coach, after Predrag Kronic was dismissed four days ago. Brenner signed a contract until the end of the season.
Concern over security for the Basketball World Cup in Qatar
Six senior figures in world basketball have expressed concern about holding the tournament in Doha, which is scheduled to open on August 27, 2027 and is expected to draw at least 50 NBA players. Germany has emerged as an alternative.
Cristiano Ronaldo announces new television project
One week after retiring from the Portugal national team, Cristiano Ronaldo, 41, has launched a new television project off the pitch. The player is expected to serve as a producer and also appear in a series that will deal with the world of deals and power struggles in football.
Ofer Yanai to Face Disciplinary Trial Over Criticism of Referee
The disciplinary prosecutor of the Israel Basketball Association has decided to bring Hapoel Tel Aviv owner Ofer Yanai to a disciplinary trial over harsh remarks against referee Sfi Shamesh after the Winner Cup derby against Maccabi Tel Aviv. The prosecutor ruled that Yanai crossed the line from legitimate criticism into defamation and contempt, and demanded that a monetary fine be imposed on him.
Ashdod Signs Jordan Nicolas Until End of Season
Ashdod has announced the signing of Jordan Nicolas, a 2.06 m, 27-year-old center/forward, until the end of the season. The player is returning to Israel after a spell in Greece.
Israel U-21 Make Six Substitutions and Face Penalty
Israel's Under-21 team lost 3-2 to Ukraine in the opening round of the second stage of European Championship qualifiers, after leading 1-2 until the 86th minute and conceding two goals in the closing minutes. Noam Cohen and Ilai Ben Simon scored for Israel, and the Israel Football Association confirmed that the team made six substitutions in the match, one more than permitted, and is therefore expected to suffer a technical defeat.
Materazzi Recalls Zidane Headbutt and Jesus De Miguel's Death
Former Italian national team defender Marco Materazzi said the death of footballer Jesus De Miguel led him to acknowledge that nothing more serious happened to him, 20 years after the headbutt he received from Zinedine Zidane in the 2006 World Cup final. Ahead of the Italy-France match, he again addressed the incident, noting what would have happened had it happened to him.
Danny Wolf Records Double-Double in Brooklyn Nets Win
Danny Wolf recorded a double-double with 10 points and 11 rebounds, plus one assist, as the Brooklyn Nets won 145-111 away against the New Orleans Pelicans in the NBA. Following the win, Brooklyn's record stands at three wins and eight losses.
Portland Trail Blazers beat Oklahoma City Thunder 118:108, the second win between the teams in a single day. Deni Avdija finished with 28 points, six assists and three steals, and Damian Lillard scored 18 points.
Nano Ginzburg Appointed Coach of Israel Men's Basketball Team
Nano Ginzburg has signed a two-year deal as coach of the Israeli men's basketball team and will take office in July 2027, after the World Cup qualifying campaign ends. He will replace Ariel Beit Halachmi, and his first assignment will be in August, in the pre-qualifiers for the Olympics.
Maccabi Tel Aviv signs sponsorship deal with MYMALL mall in Limassol ahead of derby
Maccabi Tel Aviv has signed a sponsorship deal with the MYMALL mall in Limassol, which will sponsor the team's home games in the EuroLeague in Cyprus. The agreement takes effect for the 2026/27 season and will include discounts and benefits for fans.
Hapoel Jerusalem Celebrates 12th Straight Win
Hapoel Jerusalem beat Dartona 91-77 to record its 12th consecutive win. The team praised Yuval Zusman for his performance in the game.
Hapoel Jerusalem beat Dertona and finish first round of EuroCup with perfect record
Hapoel Jerusalem beat Dertona 91-77 in Italy to move to 7-0 in Group A of the EuroCup, finishing the first round with a perfect record. Kenny Lofton Jr. led the Jerusalem side with 17 points, while Devontae Cacok and Shake Milton scored 14 each.
Guy Luzon's remarks in interview
Guy Luzon, outgoing coach of the Israeli Under-21 national team, addressed the possibility of returning to Maccabi Haifa in an interview with 103FM and said, "It wasn't me who enjoyed it there, and it wasn't them who enjoyed me." On the farce against Ukraine, he said: "It's not complicated mathematics. It never happened to me."
After overtime: Paris beat Fenerbahce on a buzzer-beater
Paris beat Fenerbahce 111:109 after overtime, thanks to a basket by Hippie in the final seconds. It is the French side's fourth straight win.
Israel women's basketball team loses to Poland in EuroBasket qualifiers
The Israeli women's basketball team lost 75:64 to Poland in the opening game of the second group stage of the EuroBasket 2027 qualifiers, played in Riga, the capital of Latvia, because Israel is not permitted to host in Israel. The team led by a double-digit margin but lost the lead in the final quarter.
Israel Wins Bronze in Gymnastics Apparatus at Youth Olympics
Tomer Tirosh and Ofir Shmueli won bronze in the mixed pairs apparatus final at the Youth Olympics in Dakar. The Israeli pair finished with a combined score of 24.366.
Ireland captain on meeting Israel: "a difficult period"
Darragh O'Shea, Ireland's captain against Israel in the Nations League, said he is "proud" of how he and his teammates got through the tough October international window, which centred on a pair of matches against Israel. The first game ended 3-0 to Ireland in Hungary.
Tiberias Municipal Club Against Kalmanzon: Players Turned into Hostages
Tiberias Municipal club attacked owner Kalmanzon, accusing him of preventing the realization of the guarantees he put up at the start of the season. According to the statement, the players have become hostages of the struggle over the guarantees and the difficulty in paying wages.
Asaf Goren Elected Chairman of Maccabi World Union
Asaf Goren was elected chairman of Maccabi World Union at the movement's annual congress at the Maccabiah Village, with the participation of about 100 representatives of Maccabi movements from around the world. He will replace Amir Peled in the role.
