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The Boston Celtics' 2020 second‑round selection, Yam Madar, was declared ineligible to play at LSU after the university attempted to recruit him. His extensive professional background in Israel, Germany, Turkey and Serbia, coupled with recent statistical output, has sparked discussion about NCAA eligibility rules and the future of players with overseas experience.
The league’s ruling to replay Game 1 of the Tel Aviv‑Jerusalem semifinal follows an Iranian attack and shifting Home Front Command directives, with Adelson praising the move while criticizing league support.
A Tel Aviv court sentenced former footballer Haim Sirotkin to one year in prison after he deliberately accelerated into a crowd of protesters, injuring five people. The ruling also suspended his licence and stressed the importance of road patience.
Game 1 of the Hapoel Tel Aviv versus Hapoel Jerusalem series was stopped mid‑play after Iranian missile strikes triggered a security evacuation, leading to a technical win for the Tel Aviv side and raising safety concerns for the upcoming matches.
Hapoel Tel Aviv secured a 2‑1 series win over Maccabi Rishon Lezion, driven by Vasilije Micic’s standout displays, and now prepares for a high‑stakes semifinal against Hapoel Jerusalem, where Jared Harper and other stars await.
The Israeli amputee soccer side, built around players from Jewish, Arab and immigrant backgrounds, illustrates how sport can rebuild lives after trauma, while earning a place among Europe’s top ten.
In a tense final that swung back and forth, Hapoel Beersheba secured the league title with a 4‑2 victory, highlighted by a late header from captain Miguel Vitor. Coach Ran Kozuk and league officials praised the team's resilience, while Beitar Jerusalem reflected on a season marked by a surprising draw and upcoming cup commitments.
LSU has agreed to a $5 million contract with Israeli point guard Yam Madar, pending NCAA approval, adding a seasoned EuroLeague veteran to its roster.