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Blue-and-white closes strong with 7th place at U19 World Cup

The Israel Under-19 National Team wrapped up a historic run at the FIBA U19 World Cup with a 79-68 win over host nation Switzerland, clinching seventh place.

|ByJERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF
OREN SAHAR took a lead role over Israel's last few games at the FIBA Under-19 World Cup, scoring a team-high 21 points in the blue-and-white's 79-68 victory over Switzerland to clinch a seventh-place finish
MAYA ZILBERSHLAG and the Israel Under-18 Women’s National Team have high hopes despite a tough group at the European Championship in La Palma, Spain

Israel's basketball star Maya Zilbershlag embraces challenge at U18 Euros tournament

Maya Zilbershlag has been listed on FIBA’s website as one of the “10 Players to Watch” and led Israel with 16 points in the opening loss to France.

|ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
MIKA BUCHNIK returns a shot to China’s Rueien Zhang during the 18-year-old Israeli’s 7-5, 7-6(6) loss over the weekend in the Wimbledon Juniors tournament.

Israeli tennis teen star Mika Buchnik bows out at Wimbledon

She was on Court 5 of the All England Lawn Tennis Club, trailing badly in a first-round Wimbledon Girls’ Singles match. Still, she wanted to capture the moment.

|ByMICHAEL J. LEWIS
BEN SARAF (L) and DANNY WOLF are slated to become the first Israeli teammates in the NBA.

Double draft delight: Israelis Ben Saraf, Danny Wolf unite with the Brooklyn Nets

On this night, two young Jewish athletes made the world stop and take notice – together, in black and white, at the very heart of basketball’s most diverse city. 

|ByJERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF

Maccabi, Hapoel Tel Aviv retool rosters for the 2025-26 basketball season

The two basketball teams representing Tel Aviv have plenty of off-court activity.

JULY 3, 2025ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
AMERICAN-FRENCH forward Jaylen Hoard is returning to Maccabi Tel Aviv on a three-year contract.

Israel to face Slovenia in quarterfinals of U19 FIBA World Cup

Omer Mayer sparks a double-digit comeback for the blue-and-white vs Cameroon to advance.

JULY 3, 2025ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
ISRAEL GUARD Omer Mayer scored a game-high 33 points to help Israel rally to beat Cameroon 86-82 at the Under-19 World Championships in Lausanne, Switzerland.

Am Yisrael Drives: Sole Israeli NASCAR driver's road from war to the winner’s circle

Sporting a “chai” on his car and a yellow ribbon on his suit, Israeli NASCAR driver is more than a racer – he’s a symbol of resilience, remembrance, and pride.

JULY 3, 2025ByHOWARD BLAS
NASCAR DRIVER Alon Day supports Israel with a yellow ribbon for the hostages on his tracksuit.

Liverpool's Portuguese forward Diogo Jota dies in car crash in Spain

"We have lost two champions. Their deaths represent irreparable losses for Portuguese football, and we will do everything we can to honour their legacy every day."

JULY 3, 2025ByREUTERS
Liverpool's Diogo Jota in Action

Walking over 100 minutes daily reduces chronic lower back pain risk by up to 23%

Walking is a simple, low-cost activity that can reduce the burden of lower back pain, says study author.

JULY 2, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Walking over 100 minutes daily reduces chronic lower back pain risk by up to 23%.

Jewish QB Jake Retzlaff cleared of civil rape allegations, eyes transfer amid BYU’s consensual sex

With his legal case dismissed and a potential suspension looming, Retzlaff is now looking to continue his career elsewhere.

JULY 1, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF
A CIVIL lawsuit accusing BYU’s Jewish quarterback Jake Retzlaff of rape has been dismissed, though he now plans to transfer as he faces a possible seven-game suspension for violating the school’s honor code by admitting to premarital sex.

Blue-and-white duo crowned European footvolley champions

Ben Yishai and Haas are also reigning champions of the “Ya’az” Tel Aviv–Jaffa Footvolley League. They will now return home to compete in the upcoming domestic season, set to begin Saturday, July 12.

JUNE 30, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF
RON BEN YISHAI and MAOR HAAS won the European Footvolley Championship representing Israel this week for the fourth time.

Yaron Goldman and Israel’s Under-19 hoopsters stand tall in Switzerland - interview

“First of all, during a time like this, there’s even more pride and a sense of responsibility, especially since this is a World Championship,” Goldman said.

JUNE 30, 2025ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
YARON GOLDMAN, one of Israel’s rising stars, is poised to be one of the leaders of the U19 national team in its historic World Cup debut in Lausanne, Switzerland.

Jordan declines to play with Israel in U19 basketball World Cup, forfeits match

Blue-and-white athletes once again targeted by sports boycott as FIBA investigates Jordanians' decision not to play.

JUNE 29, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF
THE ISRAELI Under-19 National Team opened its World Cup campaign on Saturday with a 102-77 victory over host Switzerland in Lausanne. However, Sunday's scheduled game vs Jordan seems to be in jeopardy.

Adults adopt 'tummy time' to combat tech neck

Just 10 minutes a day of 'adult tummy time' can help prevent 'tech neck' and ease aches, says Reid.

JUNE 26, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Adults adopt 'tummy time' to combat tech neck.

Saraf and Wolf make history as Israeli back-to-back first-round picks by Nets

Brooklyn’s bold rebuild sets up first Israeli teammates in NBA history, on a franchise and city rich in Jewish culture.

JUNE 26, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF
Ben Saraf (left) and Danny Wolf (right) are slated to become the first Israeli teammates in the NBA.