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The inaugural national U12 baseball tournament crowned Efrat as champion, showcasing the rapid expansion of baseball across Israeli cities and the strategic efforts of the Israel Association of Baseball to build a sustainable future for the sport.
After a gap year in Jerusalem and viral highlight reels, Chaim Galbut, a 6‑foot‑7 guard who observes Shabbat, has signed with Duquesne University, a private Catholic school that has adapted its schedule to accommodate his religious commitments.
Amar'e Stoudemire's 2026 induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame honors a career that spanned NBA stardom, Israeli league titles, and a deeply personal spiritual journey.
Chaim Galbut, a 6‑foot‑7 observant Jewish athlete, will join Duquesne University’s Dukes this fall after a year of study in Israel, navigating religious restrictions to pursue a lifelong dream of Division I basketball.
Chaim Galbut, a 19‑year‑old Orthodox Jewish player, will debut at Duquesne University while keeping Shabbat and wearing a yarmulke, navigating a unique path between religious commitment and elite basketball
The Wildcats are building rapport through shared living arrangements, recreational activities and a revised travel plan, with Malachi Moreno emerging as the most experienced returnee.
Brazil's Under‑17 women's basketball team makes its Maccabiah debut, signaling historic progress and the ongoing struggle for resources in the sport.
The iconic crest worn by Lionel Messi and countless Argentine players traces its roots to Norberto “Toto” Rud, a Jewish member of Club Náutico Hacoaj, who crafted the design in 1976. His son Oliver reflects on the lasting pride the emblem brings to the Jewish community and the world of football.
The University of Vermont adds five diverse players to its 2026‑27 women's basketball roster, blending collegiate and international experience to strengthen depth and community ties.
Israeli authorities have extended the detention of Rand Halawani, a Palestinian women's soccer player, while broader arrests of athletes and students prompt condemnation from religious, academic and human‑rights groups.
Israeli authorities have prolonged the custody of Rand Halawani, a forward for the Palestinian women’s national team, while the Palestinian Football Association and several institutions condemn the arrests of Natalie Abu Diyeh and other young women in the West Bank.
After a modest stint with the Volunteers, Burg signs with the Israeli powerhouse, bringing his shooting touch and playmaking back to the league where he once excelled.
Mark Pope, head coach of the University of Kentucky basketball team, called off a scheduled summer trip to Jerusalem due to logistical issues. At the same time, recent NCAA rule changes open the door for annual international excursions and expand weekly summer workout limits.