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Returning to the East makes sense and Philadelphia's roster is loaded with talent, but at 41, James prefers a corporate and cold move over drama or nostalgia. Now there is only one way to sell this move: to bring the Sixers their first championship in 43 years.

The international organization rejected the complaint against the FIFA president in the wake of Balogun's suspension, which was canceled following the intervention of the US President: "An absurd decision"

Even before they collaborate on the Sixers, Brown claimed that Bronny is "not an NBA player." The star returned a jab, and now the two will try to leave the hard feelings behind.

The Sixers have become one of the strongest teams in the NBA overnight. LeBron is expected to start alongside Brown, Maxey, and Embiid — will this be enough for the King's fifth championship?

The surprising move to Philadelphia caused a stir across the NBA: Caitlin Clark received the news in the middle of a press conference, a league manager admitted that the Sixers were only "option number 4", and Tyrese Maxey celebrated wildly. The Governor of Pennsylvania has already declared a "LeBron James Day".

Following his move to Philadelphia, 41-year-old NBA star LeBron James declared: "I'm not doing this for the money and not for the family. I still want to compete, win, and feel the feeling of winning a championship again."

The decision everyone was waiting for has arrived: one of the greatest NBA players has left the Lakers after eight seasons and signed with the Sixers. The 41-year-old LeBron will try to lead Philadelphia to its first championship since 1983.

The player of the season in Israel thanked the Panathinaikos fans for their warm welcome and promised to do his best to repay their trust. The midfielder expressed his excitement about joining such a major club.

From medical certificates in 1948 to visual examinations in Budapest, Olympic sports have long struggled to scientifically define what a woman is. The IOC's decision and the WTA's adoption of mandatory genetic testing ahead of the Los Angeles 2028 Games have brought this charged issue back to the center stage.

The former Maccabi Tel Aviv figure was a guest on the latest episode of "Double Dribble" and discussed, among other things, the rise of the Hapoel Tel Aviv star: "Few know how to work correctly."

Tom Haberstroh, the analyst for the Trail Blazers broadcasts who was notified that he would not continue with the club, addressed the departure: "I knew there would be a change, it sucks that I won't be able to follow his development live." Regarding reports of the franchise moving elsewhere, he said: "It's like a religion there, it will be very sad if they move."

Manchester City's new manager announced that the midfielder will undergo back surgery, but clarified that he expects to see him return: "Around great players there are always speculations."

The Israeli goalkeeper, previously spotted with a cast on his hand, has traveled with the team to Germany for a training camp. Two key players will miss the trip due to injuries.

The 24-year-old forward (2.00m), who excelled last season at Tulsa, joins Eldad Bentov's squad. 'He is a very competitive player with a strong character and a hunger to succeed,' the club stated.

The GFN event will be held on Monday at the Menora Mivtachim Arena, featuring the three Gordon brothers in main card bouts against international opponents. At the press conference, the fighters did not hold back with combative remarks ahead of their ring appearances.

The legendary rower, Olaf Tufte, was more than just an ordinary athlete. He competed for three decades and was an inspiration to entire generations of rowers, not only because of the medals he won, but also because of his ability to adapt himself every time to a different style of competition.

David Musis barely played until age 15, and today he is the tall hope of the Israel national team. He is considered a "unicorn," and next season he will be in college. The center who grew up in the nursery that produced Lior Eliyahu wants to lead the Israel national team to the podium, and there is also a comparison to Deni Avdija.

After Guardiola rejected the approach, the Italian federation is expected to appoint Andrea Pirlo as the national team coach. The former world champion is already in advanced talks and will sign until the 2030 World Cup.

The Belgian federation has officially announced the appointment of the former Dutch midfielder, who signed a contract until the end of Euro 2028. He replaces Rudi Garcia, who did not continue in the role despite reaching the World Cup quarter-finals.

The Israeli midfielder, who has been training with the senior team, is trying to earn his place in the squad during the preseason camp while most of the Spanish squad is missing. "Sport" notes: "His future under Hansi Flick may be at stake."

The 38-year-old captain has extended his contract through 2027, continuing to build on his record of appearances for the club, with which he has already won 29 titles. Meanwhile, Olimpia Milano has signed Moses Wright.

Avi Even explained the secret to the Portland star's success on the "Double Dribble" podcast: "He improves every year, he is in an amazing place, and I hope he continues to grow."

The Sharon-based team announced the addition of the guard who won the Polish championship with Legia Warsaw: "We have been following him since last summer. He still has a lot of upside." He joins four foreign players who are continuing from last season.

The new coach of the German national team at his introductory press conference: "This is the pinnacle of my career. I want to follow in the footsteps of the most successful national team coaches."

The point guard, who has represented the Jamaican national team over the past year, joins Predrag Krunic's squad: "Athletic, efficient, with a good shooting range."

The Brazilian midfielder was not training at full intensity, prompting head coach Ran Kozuch to ask him to step aside. Meanwhile, the club is actively searching for a replacement for Kings Kangwa.

The 23-year-old winger made a positive impression at the training camp and will continue to be evaluated by coach Roni Levy. He may feature in Wednesday's Toto Cup match.

The American guard is nearing a final departure from Maccabi Tel Aviv. Los Blancos view him as a missing piece of the puzzle, while the yellow's are already scouting replacements.

The player of the season is leaving Hapoel Be'er Sheva after two successful years. The club is set to receive 3.8 million euros, with the fee potentially rising to 4.5 million including bonuses. The midfielder will depart after the second leg against Vikingur.

First publication: Arik Shtilman offers to purchase the Recanati family's holdings in the basketball club and become the controlling owner. This follows a surprising move by the Recanatis, who exercised their right of first refusal to purchase the Federman family's shares.

After an unsuccessful season, the "Greens" are opening the 2026/27 campaign with a major squad overhaul and high expectations. The first test is this Saturday: a derby against Hapoel Haifa in the Toto Cup (20:15, Sport1).

The Reds will face Maccabi Netanya in the Toto Cup (Saturday, 20:30, Sport2). Lior Zada: "We will start to see a glimpse of how we want to play this season."

Omer Peretz's squad is taking the Toto Cup seriously ahead of Saturday's match against their city rivals at 20:30. New signings Avishai Cohen and Guy Badash are expected to feature in the starting lineup.

The 59-year-old coach has replaced Julian Nagelsmann. Sven Bender will join the coaching staff, and Per Mertesacker returns to the national team as technical director.

The 2026/27 season is supposed to start in three weeks, but can anyone commit to that? In the meantime, the foreign player quota has been cut and the crisis is worsening.

The summer transfer window of the Premier League officially opened on June 29, but transfers began even earlier and the pace is increasing. We have prepared an overview of all squad changes for the 14 teams ahead of the 2026/27 season, valid until the transfer deadline on September 16.

The forward (25, 1.96 m), who was selected 23rd in the 2022 draft, will earn about one million dollars in Sasa Obradovic's team.

Dutch-Surinamese defender Nigel Lonwijk has officially signed a three-year contract with Maccabi Haifa following his transfer from English club Wolverhampton. The player expressed his excitement to join the "biggest club in Israel" and his commitment to helping the team achieve its goals.

The Barcelona midfielder discovered the severity of his injury only after the World Cup and faces a long recovery. He is furious with the Dutch national team's medical staff.

The 24-year-old guard has returned to Israel following a season at the University of Miami: "I am happy to join a club with big ambitions."