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Ahead of the Brooklyn Nets' training camp, the NetsDaily blog evaluated young prospects Ben Saraf and Danny Wolf, highlighting Saraf's perimeter shooting and Wolf's need to improve finishing efficiency near the rim.

Dominican guard Jean Montero explains why he chose Olympiacos over Hapoel Tel Aviv this summer, detailing his smooth adaptation in Piraeus and EuroLeague goals.

Young Israeli judoka Yitzhak Ashpiz won the gold medal at the Budapest Grand Slam in the under-60 kg category, defeating France's Enzo Jean in the final with an ippon.

Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina will face each other in the US Open final after defeating American stars Jessica Pegula and Coco Gauff in the semifinals at Arthur Ashe Stadium.

The Los Angeles Clippers faced fan backlash after putting Bradley Beal jerseys with number 3 on sale, a digit previously worn exclusively by franchise legend Chris Paul.

The Hapoel Center celebrated its centenary on Thursday, honoring legendary Israeli athletes and teams such as Linoy Ashram and Gal Fridman for a century of sports excellence.

Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic opened up in a recent podcast interview about his longing for anonymity, his relentless work ethic, and his passion for horses.

Bayern Munich and Manchester United secured resounding 5-0 and 4-0 victories, while debutants Como stunned RB Leipzig 4-1 in the opening matchday of the Champions League.

At 40, former NBA star Dwight Howard has announced he is coming out of retirement to join Georgian club Black Fortress Tbilisi next month, following a brief retirement.

Lonnie Walker's contract with the Denver Nuggets is not guaranteed. The former Maccabi Tel Aviv star must prove himself in training camp to secure a roster spot.

Fenerbahce coach Ismail Kartal resigned following a 1-1 home draw against Roma in the Champions League, ending his fourth stint at the Istanbul club.

Manchester United marked their Champions League return with a 4:0 win over Sabah. Matheus Cunha, Bruno Fernandes, Benjamin Sesko, and Lisandro Martinez scored at Old Trafford.

Bayern Munich crushed Bodø/Glimt 5:0 in the Champions League opener after a stellar second half, extending their incredible unbeaten run in the tournament's group and league stages to 39 matches.

Cities worldwide fiercely compete to host Formula 1 races, investing heavily for massive economic returns, tourism boosts, and global exposure, as seen in Madrid and Miami.

Lorenzo Brown, formerly of Maccabi Tel Aviv, posted "Free me" on X as he remains under contract with Olimpia Milano despite not being in their plans.

The race to host the 2030 World Cup final heats up as Morocco insists the match will be held in Casablanca, while Spain firmly contends it deserves the honor.

Valdas Dambrauskas, Sabah's coach, went from cleaning pub floors in London to facing Manchester United in the Champions League after funding his early studies with game show winnings.

Model Yael Shelbia's partner Lance Stroll set an unwanted Formula 1 record at Monza, becoming the first driver to be eliminated in Q1 100 times.

NBA star Deni Avdija invited Naor Piron, an inspiring Israeli youth with a severe physical disability who shoots hoops with his feet, to shoot at an NBA halftime game.

Ben Simmons signed a non-guaranteed deal with the Sacramento Kings, worth up to $3.5 million. The former All-Star must prove his health during training camp to secure a roster spot for the upcoming season.

Coco Gauff saved two match points to defeat Mirra Andreeva and reach the US Open semifinals, where she will face new world No. 1 Elena Rybakina.

US President Donald Trump criticized the 2025 trade of Luka Dončić from Dallas to the LA Lakers, calling it potentially the worst deal in sports history.

Barcelona crushed Feyenoord 5-1 in their Champions League opener as Raphinha scored a brace, becoming the first player in the 21st century to score in Barça's first five games.

Arsenal kicked off their Champions League campaign with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Napoli, courtesy of a goal by captain Martin Ødegaard.

Former NBA forward Amir Coffey has joined Hapoel Tel Aviv for the upcoming EuroLeague season. In a recent interview, the 29-year-old discussed his rapid decision to sign with the Reds, his connection to former teammates, and his readiness for European basketball.

Liverpool overcame a 1-0 deficit to beat Atletico Madrid 2-1 in their Champions League opener, courtesy of goals from Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister.

Paris Saint-Germain thrashed Slovan Bratislava 6-1 in their Champions League opener, powered by a historic hat-trick from debutant Ferran Torres.

The Champions League delivered another thrilling night as Barcelona thrashed Feyenoord 5:1, PSG crushed Slovan Bratislava, and Liverpool completed a dramatic comeback against Atletico Madrid.

Drafted by Minnesota and having played in the Summer League, Trey Kaufman-Renn secured a temporary restraining order against the NCAA, opening the door for a surprising return to college basketball amidst lucrative NIL offers.

Israeli swimming mourns the death of legendary coach Leonid Sheikht at 70. Sheikht led the national team and Hapoel Jerusalem, leaving a lasting legacy of Olympians.

Former Ireland captain Kenny Cunningham criticized the decision to move the Nations League match against Israel to a neutral venue, arguing that boycotts achieve nothing and calling for mutual respect.

The Israel Football Association launched a 1995-inspired retro jersey featuring legends like Eyal Berkovic and Shlomo Scharf. The kit will be sold to fans as the national team prepares for upcoming Nations League matches.

Ben Shelton defeated Carlos Alcaraz in a historic five-set US Open thriller ending at 3:34 AM. Shelton triumphed 7:6 (5), 1:6, 3:6, 6:1, 6:7 (7) to reach the semi-finals.

A Yahoo Sports analysis highlights the Portland Trail Blazers' high-potential roster, featuring Deni Avdija, Ja Morant, and Damian Lillard, stressing that elite transition defense is essential to their success.

Golden State Warriors star Jimmy Butler aims for a January or February return from an ACL tear. The veteran forward faces a cautious rehabilitation process led by Rick Celebrini.

The New Orleans Pelicans traded Jordan Hawkins and Miquea Peavy to Memphis for AJ Johnson and Taj Gibson to clear $5.7 million in salary space and finalize the signing of Bennedict Mathurin.

Manchester City opened their Champions League campaign with a 2-0 win over Porto as Erling Haaland scored a brace and 18-year-old Ayyoub Bouaddi impressed. City now turn their focus to Sunday's Manchester derby at Old Trafford.

Beitar Jerusalem has offered €450,000 for Independiente Medellín midfielder Alexis Serna. Meanwhile, Maccabi Haifa demands a player trade for Yarin Levi, attracting Hapoel Be'er Sheva's interest.

The Israeli volleyball team begins its European Championship campaign against Ukraine. 20-year-old standout Shay Liberman shares his journey through recent personal tragedy and rising success in European leagues.

Greek pole vaulter Emmanouil Karalis ranks second behind world record holder Armand Duplantis, overcoming severe racism and aiming to break out of his rival's shadow.