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NBA champion joins Avdija: Jeremy Sochan signs with Portland
The forward, who finished last year as a champion with the Knicks, joins for one season to add depth to the Blazers' bench. He holds career averages of 9.9 points and 5.4 rebounds per game.

After another lackluster performance, Mourinho summarized it as only he knows how
Real Madrid lost a two-goal lead and finished 2:2 against Fiorentina. The Portuguese coach analyzed the performance in a picturesque way and explained why he actually came out encouraged.

Shaquille O'Neal stands by LeBron James: "I did it too"
In the shadow of the criticism over the move to Philadelphia, the legendary center backed James: "He is not chasing rings, he is trying to add another chapter to his legacy."

Daniel Peretz wins in dramatic match, painful debut for Navi
Southampton's goalkeeper took part in a dramatic victory over Preußen Münster, while the Kryvbas midfielder completed 90 minutes in a 4:1 loss to Karpaty Lviv. Yonatan Cohen scored in Thailand, and Khalihal participated in Gangwon's defeat.

Be amazed: even Benjamin Netanyahu has a connection to Newcastle’s upheavals
The war with Iran, the Saudi crisis, Premier League restrictions, and the sale of stars came together for a particularly turbulent summer in England’s north-east. Matthias Jaissle takes over for Eddie Howe, with a mission that is almost impossible.

Maor Levy expected to return to Maccabi Netanya lineup, Nidam may start
The Diamonds will try to maintain a perfect record in the Toto Cup against Hapoel Ramat Gan (Sunday, 20:00, Sport 1). Zaarura will be absent, Tshibangu may get minutes, and the search for a foreign center-back continues.

Together in the same group again: Two Maccabi Tel Aviv exes reunited at Besiktas
David DeJulius and Wenyen Gabriel, who played together for Maccabi in the 2024/25 season, have reunited at the Turkish club. They will face their former team as early as the second round of the EuroLeague.

Hapoel Petah Tikva explains: "Omer Katz is not just another player"
Maccabi Haifa offered about half a million shekels and player loans, but Petah Tikva decided to veto the move: "He is a veteran player, a captain, and a leader in the locker room."

UEFA issues ultimatum to Infantino: Resign or face removal
According to The Telegraph, all 55 UEFA member associations are prepared to support a vote of no confidence in the FIFA president following his attempt to sell World Cup commercial rights.

Israel's Youth Handball Team Falls to Portugal, Moves to Lower Group
Israel lost 30:22, finishing the preliminary stage with one point. The team will now fight to avoid relegation and secure a spot in the World Championship.

Youth European Championship: Israel vs. Greece (Live Coverage)
The Israeli youth national team, having lost to Slovenia in the quarterfinals, is out of medal contention at the European Championship but remains focused on securing a spot in the World Championship. To achieve this, Nadav Zilberstein’s squad must defeat Greece today, followed by the winner of the Germany-Turkey match.

Fared Ibrahim to be included in the Hapoel Ramat Gan squad for the match in Netanya
The left-back has officially joined and will be available for the first time this season to Messay Dego for the Toto Cup match (Sunday, 20:00, Sport1). Tomer Haran has started training.

Beitar prepares for Austria Wien, awaiting UEFA decision
The team will resume training ahead of the match in Romania. Early next week, the club expects to learn its punishment following incidents involving fans during the two matches against AEK Larnaca.

Miguel Silva: Beitar's Support Remains, but the Decision is His
The future of Miguel Silva in the Beitar Jerusalem goal has become a major talking point in Israeli football. Despite backing from Almog Cohen, the goalkeeper must regain his form to maintain his status.

Manor Solomon back in Tottenham lineup for clash against Chelsea
12:45, live broadcast on Sport1: The Israeli continues to earn trust from Roberto De Zerbi. Tonali and Solanke started alongside him, while Palmer, Estevao, and Joao Pedro featured in the opposition's starting XI.

Not only Maccabi Tel Aviv: Hapoel Tel Aviv is also awaiting UEFA punishment
The 'Reds' are set to face disciplinary proceedings following a flare display during their away match against Ludogorets, just one day after receiving a 25,000-euro fine and a two-year suspended sentence.

Report: Daniel Theis leaning towards signing with Maccabi Tel Aviv
According to BasketNews, the German center prefers the offer from the 'yellows' at this stage, despite interest from other teams in Europe. He is expected to earn about $2.5 million per season.

"I woke up and found out what I missed": Palmer fell asleep at halftime of England's game
The Chelsea midfielder, who was left out of Tuchel's squad for the World Cup, admitted that he missed the end of the dramatic 3:2 victory over Mexico in the round of 16: "The game started at 2:00 AM in London."

F.C. Ashdod Demands Expedited Hearing in Ironi Tiberias Infusion Case
The first hearing is scheduled for Wednesday, but the club is requesting an earlier start due to the tight schedule. Lawyer Amit Hadad has also notified FIFA and UEFA.

Maccabi Tel Aviv Awaits UEFA Decision: Will the Match Be Open to Spectators?
The verdict regarding penalties for the use of flares and fireworks against Sheriff is expected on Monday. The club clarifies that the suspension of ticket sales for the match against CSKA Sofia does not necessarily mean it will be played behind closed doors.

The day after Kangwa: Zlatanovic waits for the Serbian empire
He left Serbia for Spain at a young age, after growing up with the bitter rival Partizan Belgrade. With the Zambian already wearing green, Hapoel Be'er Sheva's star needs to find the net for the first time this season.

With such a roster, you can certainly dream: will Hapoel Jerusalem go all the way in the EuroCup?
Dror Hoffman and Roi Zuckerman analyzed the intriguing roster being built in the capital: "A combination of players with upside who have not yet been in Europe and hungry players." Watch "Double Dribble".

Djokovic at the Top, Sinner Closing In: Tennis All-Time Prize Money Leaders
Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz are challenging the records set by the 'Big Three' of world tennis. While they still have a way to go to match Grand Slam titles, they are rapidly climbing the all-time prize money rankings.

Retirement or a New Profession? The Huge Difference Between Club and National Team Coaching
Zinedine Zidane, who took over the French national team, admitted that he had turned down club offers for years for this role. In the football world, managing a national team is often seen as a "pension plan" compared to the daily grind of club management.

Orian Goren played 28 minutes in Barcelona's 2:2 draw in Birmingham
Barcelona finished Friday's friendly match against Birmingham in a 2:2 draw. Israeli teenager Orian Goren made his appearance in the 62nd minute, while Egyptian forward Hamza Abd al-Karim scored a brace for the experimental Barcelona squad.

UEFA Opens Disciplinary Proceedings Against Maccabi Tel Aviv, Ticket Sales Suspended
Maccabi Tel Aviv announced on Friday evening that it has suspended ticket sales for the Europa League third qualifying round home match against CSKA Sofia. The move follows a UEFA directive amid disciplinary proceedings regarding the use of pyrotechnics during the match against Sheriff Tiraspol.

Ter Stegen says goodbye to Barcelona, Brandt joins Ajax
Marc-André ter Stegen took off this Friday evening from Birmingham on a private flight to Amsterdam to finalize his move to Ajax. The 34-year-old goalkeeper bid farewell to his Barcelona teammates, while midfielder Julian Brandt has also officially signed with the Dutch club.

On the way to the tournament's top five? The wonderful numbers of David Musis and Aviv Aronov
While the youth national team will try to secure the last ticket to the World Championship, its pair of stars continues to deliver outstanding individual performances. Here is the breakdown.

Barcelona acquires Belgian talent for 8.5 million euros: "A promising future"
Barcelona continues to invest in the future, announcing on Friday the signing of 18-year-old Club Brugge winger Jesse Bisiwu. The contract runs until the summer of 2031, with reports indicating a transfer fee of 8.5 million euros and a 20% sell-on clause for the Belgian club.

Jérémy Doku revealed what he really went through at the World Cup: "Pain I have never felt in my entire life"
Jérémy Doku will never forget the 2026 World Cup. The Manchester City winger arrived at the tournament with high ambitions to lead the Belgium national team, but did not expect such a chaotic month. It all began with a respiratory infection that prevented him from participating in the second match of the group stage against Iran, which ended in a 0:0 draw. What no one knew was that the infection...

He would have earned more at Hapoel Tel Aviv: Hezonja returns to the NBA, contract details revealed
The NBA has officially approved Mario Hezonja's contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers, marking the Croatian forward's return to the league after six years. While he is expected to play a significant role in the rotation, the move is a financial step down compared to potential offers in Europe, including from Hapoel Tel Aviv.

Watch the motivational speech of Ran Kozuch: "There is no tomorrow, there is a victory"
Hapoel Be'er Sheva has released the motivational speech delivered by coach Ran Kozuch to his players ahead of their Champions League qualifier against Vikingur. After a 2-1 loss in Iceland, the Israeli champions secured a 2-0 victory in Hungary, advancing to the third qualifying round to face Red Star Belgrade.

Doping suspension cancelled due to technical detail: Chelsea player returns immediately
Mykhailo Mudryk has received permission to return to activity immediately. The English Football Association confirmed that the disciplinary proceedings against him for violations of anti-doping rules concluded on Thursday, July 30, 2026, with the consent of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA). Mudryk, who was supposed to serve his sentence until 2030, accepted responsibility for the violations...

First foreigner in the role: Czech Republic appointed the coach who won Olympic gold
Spanish coach Santi Denia was appointed today (Friday) as the head coach of the Czech national team, becoming the first foreigner to hold the position. The Czech Football Association announced that the 52-year-old coach signed a two-year contract, with an option for a two-year extension.

Players' revolt at Steaua. Gigi Becali: "I have become a joke to the world"
While the four Israeli representatives advanced in Europe, Romania has already lost two representatives, and its champion also dropped from the Champions League qualifiers to the Europa League qualifiers. The biggest shame is signed by Steaua Bucharest, or FCSB under its current name, which was defeated 4:1 in Riga by the Latvian Auda, after losing 3:2 in the home game as well. Ofri Arad was not...

Reunited with Ziv Arie: Marko Rakonjac joins Maccabi Petah Tikva
Following two losses in the Toto Cup and an injury to Adar Ratner, who is set for surgery and expected to be sidelined for two and a half months, Maccabi Petah Tikva announced on Friday the signing of Marko Rakonjac. The 26-year-old Montenegrin striker, who scored two goals in 14 appearances for Hapoel Jerusalem since January, has arrived in Israel to reunite with coach Ziv Arie.

Israel Women's Lacrosse Team to Compete for Bronze at World Championship
The Israel women's lacrosse team lost 19:7 to the USA in the World Championship semifinals in Tokyo. Despite the defeat, the team displayed a brave performance and is now preparing for the bronze medal match.

Barcelona Goalkeeper Smokes During Interview: "It's an Addiction"
Wojciech Szczęsny is one of the few footballers who openly admits to smoking. In an interview with "The Athletic", the Polish goalkeeper for Barcelona lit an electronic cigarette, stating that he prefers to be authentic rather than pretend to be perfect.

Maccabi Tel Aviv Missed the Mark: Reasons for the Summer Slump
Walla Sport editor Dror Hoffman and Roi Zuckerman discussed the turbulent summer for Maccabi Tel Aviv on the latest episode of "Double Dribble." Experts noted that following a change in ownership, the club lost momentum and ceded its advantage in the market.

Jannik Sinner Criticized in Italy: "Why Isn't He Like Carlos Alcaraz?"
Jannik Sinner will skip the Montreal tournament to recover after his Wimbledon victory. This decision has sparked criticism in Italy, where the world number one is being attacked for his lack of personality and his tax residency in Monaco.