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גלעד ינקלביץ'
Fitness star Gilad Janklowicz’s family reveals he died by suicide
Two months after the fitness icon’s death, his family publicly reveals for the first time that the coroner ruled it a suicide, saying they are still struggling to understand what led to the tragedy
Ran Boker | 17:13 | 08.25.26
מיקי ברקוביץ'
Basketball great Miki Berkovich battling dementia, family says: ‘It’s painful to see him like this’
Miki Berkovich, 72, has been battling dementia for the past two and a half years and now requires close supervision; Family associates say it is painful to see the Israeli basketball legend struggle but that he remains surrounded by love and support
Efrat Amoraban | 00:09 | 08.25.26
מיקי ברקוביץ'
Miki Berkovich, Israeli basketball legend, faces serious health battle
The 72-year-old Maccabi Tel Aviv icon has largely remained out of public view as family, friends and former teammates support him through a complex medical condition
Efrat Amoraban | 07:26 | 08.24.26
קופר לוטקנהאוס
Cooper Lutkenhaus Is America's next great hope for Olympic gold
At 17, Cooper Lutkenhaus became the youngest man to win world championship gold; Now 18, the Texas phenom is chasing Olympic glory for the US in the 800 meters, 56 years after its last gold in the event, as a teenage pro.
Tzippy Shmilovitz, New York | 03:56 | 08.24.26
דולגופיאט
Artem Dolgopyat cements status as Israel’s greatest athlete with third European floor title
At 29, Dolgopyat has already won Olympic gold and silver, a world title and three European crowns; after another victory in Zagreb, he says he is still among the best and is now targeting the 2028 Los Angeles Games
ynet | 14:22 | 08.22.26
דולגופיאט
Dolgopyat does it again, captures third European floor exercise gold
Artem Dolgopyat won his third European title in the floor exercise, scoring 14.466 points in Friday's final in Zagreb; The Olympic champion topped the podium again after previous victories in 2020 and 2022
Nadav Zenziper | 20:00 | 08.21.26
השחיין הישראלי תומר שוסטר
Israeli swimming’s next star isn’t slowing down: ‘I’m aiming as high as I can’
At 22, Tomer Shuster has emerged as Israel’s next swimming star, breaking two national records at the European Championships; He says Oct. 7 reshaped his career and now has his sights set on the 2028 Olympics
Stav Ifargan | 21:45 | 08.18.26
רז הרשקו עם מדליית הארד
Judoka Raz Hershko takes bronze at Lima Grand Prix
After two competitions without a medal Israeli judoka won the bronze medal match against Colombia's Brigitte Carabali, after losing in the semifinals to Olympic champion Beatriz Souza of Brazil; team coach Shani Hershko: 'Every return to the podium is important'
Stav Ifergan | 10:16 | 08.17.26
Tommy John
Tommy John, pitcher whose groundbreaking surgery changed baseball, dies at 83
The four-time All-Star returned from an experimental ligament-replacement operation to pitch 14 more seasons, winning 164 games after surgery and giving his name to a procedure that has saved countless careers
AP | 21:16 | 08.16.26
רונאלדו נגד קולומביה
Ronaldo says this season really could be his last
A month after saying goodbye to the World Cup games, the Portuguese soccer phenomenon shares in an interview with 'Vogue' that the upcoming season could be the one that will close his club career: 'I want to leave a spectacular legacy'
ynet | 19:30 | 08.16.26
נבחרת ישראל במהלך המרתון באליפות אירופה
Israeli team takes gold in marathon at the European Athletics Championships
 Israeli long-distance runner Gashau Ayale also reached the podium, winning an individual bronze after clocking 2:09:21; 'I want to dedicate my medal to all the people of Israel. I love you very much'
ynet | 16:33 | 08.16.26
אצטדיון קריית שמונה
‘Nothing is moving’: Kiryat Shmona faces another season in exile as stadium work drags on
Three years without a home field, associated expenses of four million shekels per season and a stalled stadium: The city's team is forced to migrate to the center of the country, the team members do not know if and when they will return home and the renovations are dragging on 
Shimon Elbaz | 08:19 | 08.16.26
ענאן חלאילי
Crystal Palace unveils Anan Khalaili in record transfer for Israeli player
The 21-year-old signs a five-year deal worth about €25 million after a move to Inter Milan collapsed on medical grounds, becoming Israel’s most expensive soccer player and a potential starter on Palace’s right flank
Nadav Zenziper | 15:52 | 08.15.26
ענת ליליאור
Israeli surfer Anat Lelior stuns world No. 1, finishes second at Tahiti surfing event
Anat Lelior finished runner-up at the WSL event in Tahiti after a stunning run that included a win over world No. 1 Gabriela Bryan
ynet Sport | 07:54 | 08.14.26
ארלינג הולאנד
Haaland’s bizarre cameo: Face of an $11M cocaine haul
Hundreds of kilograms of cocaine worth up to $19.6 million were seized in Ecuador, with packages bearing Erling Haaland’s image; Police say drug traffickers often use famous athletes’ likenesses to mark shipments
ynet | 21:07 | 08.13.26
מסי באינטר מיאמי
Lionel Messi returns to Inter Miami four days after father’s death
The Argentine star returned to the US after bidding farewell to his father, Jorge, in Rosario, then came off the bench in Inter Miami’s 3-2 Leagues Cup loss to León; teammates were surprised to see him: 'It shows how much he cares'
ynet | 15:25 | 08.13.26
כרזת אנטיפה נגד לקראת בית"ר ירושלים
‘A racist club won’t play in our city’: Protest awaits Beitar Jerusalem soccer club in Vienna
Beitar Jerusalem will try to overturn a 2-1 first-leg defeat against Austria Vienna and reach the Conference League playoffs, but an Antifa ultras group called for protest before the match to 'Stop the Racist Game'
ynet | 10:20 | 08.13.26
כריסטיאנו רונאלדו ג'ורג'ינה רודריגז
Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodríguez marry in intimate Portugal ceremony
The soccer superstar and his longtime partner tied the knot in a private civil ceremony in Cascais with their five children present, about a year after Rodríguez revealed an engagement ring reportedly worth $3 million to $5 million
Omer Daniel | 02:12 | 08.12.26
אבדיה
Deni Avdija should remain Portland’s top offensive option despite Lillard, Morant
Sports Illustrated ranks the Israeli forward ahead of Ja Morant and Damian Lillard after his career-best season, arguing that Portland should keep Avdija at the center of its offense while adapting to two ball-dominant guards
ynet | 19:51 | 08.11.26
לאו מסי ארגנטינה
Report reveals threats to assassinate Messi, harm other players and refs during World Cup
Explosives, firearms and a host of warnings create disturbing picture of last month's World Cup;  Police report presents the threats  investigated during the tournament; the Argentine star was the focus, but Ronaldo, referees and other players also were marked
ynet | 02:18 | 08.09.26
חורחה מסי
Argentina mourns as Lionel Messi’s father Jorge dies at 68
Jorge Messi, a central figure in his son Lionel’s career from his earliest days on the field to global stardom, had battled a prolonged illness in recent years
ynet | 15:19 | 08.08.26
נבחרת איראן בכדורגל בגביע אסיה לנשים מול אוסטרליה
Iranian women’s soccer players granted Australian citizenship after seeking asylum
Fatemeh Pasandideh and Atefeh Ramezanisadeh were sworn in as citizens in Brisbane this week; They will play for the Brisbane Roar after receiving political asylum while they were in the country during the Women’s Asian Cup  and refused to sing their national anthem
ynet | 20:02 | 08.06.26
Boris Gelfand
Boris Gelfand to become first Israeli inducted into World Chess Hall of Fame
The Israeli grandmaster will be honored in St. Louis after a career highlighted by a 2009 World Cup triumph and his dramatic 2012 world championship match against Viswanathan Anand
ynet | 09:44 | 08.04.26
Chinese automakers tighten grip on Israeli market as new car sales motor higher
New vehicle sales rose 10% through July as Jaecoo and Chery led the rankings, while legacy brands slid and plug-in hybrids surged
Noam Rhein | 08:47 | 08.04.26
תורג'מן
MLS club probes ‘Death to Israel’ chants aimed at Israeli striker
CF Montréal condemns alleged anti-Israel abuse after Dor Turgeman’s goal celebration sparked a confrontation during a 2-2 draw with New England
ynet | 12:56 | 08.03.26
Eilat International Sports Complex
From resort city to sports hub: Eilat builds international training complex
The 180-dunam campus combines elite facilities, sports medicine, hospitality and public space as Eilat targets teams and major events
ynet Global | 23:30 | 08.01.26
ג'ורג'ינה וכריסטיאנו
Cristiano Ronaldo’s partner writes in Hebrew, igniting online storm
Georgina Rodríguez posted the Hebrew word for ‘healthy’ over a video from the family’s Mallorca vacation, prompting thousands of comments, political arguments and speculation over why she chose the language
ynet | 14:22 | 08.01.26
Hitler gives the Nazi salute at the opening of the 1936 Berlin Games
The Olympics that glorified Hitler: Germany now risks forgetting its lesson
Ninety years after the Berlin Games showcased Jesse Owens, technological breakthroughs and unforgettable sporting moments, the event remains above all a triumph of Nazi propaganda, and Germany’s current political climate is reviving memories some would prefer to erase
Zeev Avrahami | 08:19 | 08.01.26
שגיא מוקי וסעיד מולאי
‘Only love wins’: Iranian judoka Saeid Mollaei faces Israeli friend Sagi Muki in historic bout
Seven years after Tehran blocked their world championship meeting, the former rivals complete an extraordinary circle in Netanya, turning a politically charged judo saga into a message of friendship, freedom and hope
Stav Ifargan | 10:59 | 07.30.26
דייויד מוזס
The next Avdija? Meet 2.10-meter Israeli ‘unicorn’ David Moses
The 18-year-old is averaging 24 points and 12.3 rebounds at the European Youth Championship before moving to Florida Atlantic, with coaches calling his potential ‘endless’
Stav Ifargan | 13:12 | 07.28.26
לוחם ה-MMA קונור מגרגור
‘The Last Dance’: McGregor calls for Holloway rematch in final UFC fight
The 38-year-old Irishman says he wants a rematch at International Fight Week 2027 after suffering a torn ACL in a 69-second knockout loss, with UFC chief Dana White expecting him to remain sidelined for a year
Reuters | 09:56 | 07.28.26
Sole survivor of Gaza building collapse disaster returns to the ring
Dor Almog was the only one of 22 soldiers to survive the January 2024 building collapse in Gaza's al-Mawasi; after months of rehabilitation through combat sports, he will join other wounded veterans at a major fight event in Tel Aviv
Gal Ganot | 08:43 | 07.26.26
‘An Israeli and an Iranian can be friends’: Sagi Muki closes the circle with Saeid Mollaei
The retired world champion reflects on leaving judo, rebuilding after career-threatening injuries and finally facing Iranian friend Saeid Mollaei in a symbolic exhibition bout in Israel
Stav Ifargan | 18:46 | 07.25.26
נתן לוי
'The crowd called me a baby killer. I won by knockout, and that's the best answer'
He saved up every shekel and took brutal beatings, literally, to get to the UFC, but Natan Levy’s toughest battle is outside the cage, confronting a wave of hatred threatening to derail his career
Guy Leiba | 14:21 | 07.24.26
טורס והגביע
Sore losers? Argentina fans cry foul, demand FIFA replay World Cup final
Change.org petition draws more than 80,200 signatures, alleging refereeing 'irregularities' in Spain’s extra-time win over Argentina
ynet | 08:35 | 07.23.26
אוהדי ספרד מבזים את דגל ישראל בחגיגות הזכייה במונדיאל
Spanish fans trample Israeli flag during World Cup celebrations | Watch
Viral footage from Madrid shows supporters stepping on an Israeli flag and signaling for a passing car to drive over it, as more than a million people gathered to celebrate Spain’s World Cup victory
ynet | 11:49 | 07.21.26
'Football 1, criminals 0': World media hails Spain, slams Argentina
From the Telegraph’s claim that ‘football defeated crime’ to Gazzetta dello Sport’s warning that any other result would have been ‘an insult to the game,’ newspapers worldwide praised Spain and condemned Argentina’s aggressive approach
ynet | 09:04 | 07.20.26
Spain beats Argentina in extra time to win 2026 World Cup
Ferran Torres scores in the 106th minute as dominant La Roja defeat 10-man Argentina 1-0, complete a Euro-World Cup double and lift the trophy for the second time
ynet | 01:13 | 07.20.26
אוהדי ארגנטינה
When New York became Buenos Aires: Argentina fans take over Times Square
Giant flags, drums, flares and a sea of Lionel Messi shirts filled Manhattan ahead of Argentina’s World Cup final against Spain, as supporters staged their famous banderazo and prepared for what may be the 39-year-old star’s last appearance in the tournament
Nadav Zenziper | 09:20 | 07.19.26
קיליאן אמבאפה
England takes third as Mbappé becomes World Cup’s top scorer
The France star reached 22 World Cup goals in a wild 6-4 defeat to England, moving past Lionel Messi’s 21 and taking sole possession of the 2026 scoring lead with 10 goals
Nadav Zenziper | 02:36 | 07.19.26
טבעות האליפות החדשות
World Cup champions to receive rings in historic FIFA first
Thirty custom rings will be created for the winning team, while 1,996 numbered editions will be sold to fans as FIFA brings an American sports tradition to soccer’s biggest stage
Nadav Zenziper | 07:51 | 07.18.26
Think your car’s touchscreen is dangerous? A new test says it’s getting worse
A Swedish distraction test found drivers traveled an average 813 meters while adjusting basic controls, compared with just 300 meters in a 20-year-old Volvo equipped entirely with physical buttons
Roy Zuckerman | 00:48 | 07.15.26
ארלינג הולאנד
Erling Haaland returns from World Cup with bizarre stuffed raccoon souvenir
The Norway star returned from the tournament with an unusual souvenir, a taxidermy raccoon reportedly bought in Texas for about $750, prompting fans online to joke that ‘only Haaland could make this look normal’
ynet | 23:35 | 07.13.26
Anan Khalaili
Inter cancel record Anan Khalaili transfer after failed medical tests
Israeli winger had agreed personal terms on a five-year contract in a €23 million deal, but the Italian champions pulled out after additional examinations; Strasbourg’s Guela Doué is the leading candidate to replace him
ynet | 16:33 | 07.13.26
אוהדי ארה"ב
Americans crushed by World Cup exit: Can US soccer finally change?
Americans fell in love with the World Cup, but the humiliating exit left them asking when the US will field a serious team, whether capitalism is hurting the sport and why Alexi Lalas is so irritating
Tzippy Shmilovitz, New York | 03:56 | 07.13.26
שחקני נבחרת אנגליה חוגגים
It’s coming home? England beats Norway to reach World Cup semifinals
England beat Norway 2-1 after 120 gripping minutes to reach the World Cup semifinals; Jude Bellingham scored twice, including a 94th-minute winner, as Haaland and Odegaard bowed out; next: Argentina or Switzerland
ynet correspondents | 03:26 | 07.12.26
מהומות בניו יורק של אוהדי קבוצת הכדורגל של מרוקו לאחר שהפסידו לצרפת
Riots, fireworks and antisemitic chants: Morocco fans spark unrest across Europe after World Cup exit
Morocco supporters rioted across Europe after the team's World Cup semifinal loss to France; A police officer was injured in London, while antisemitic chants including "Hamas" and "Jews to the gas chambers" were reported during unrest in the Netherlands
ynet Global | 17:13 | 07.10.26
לאו מסי בוכה
Israel rigged the World Cup for Argentina, online conspiracy theorists now claim
After Argentina’s dramatic 3-2 comeback win over Egypt, social media users spread false claims involving Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar, an Israeli flag in the stands and an antisemitic edit to the match referee’s Wikipedia page
ynet | 21:24 | 07.09.26
Anan Khalaili agreeing a move to Inter in a deal worth 23 million euros
Anan Khalaili agrees to join Inter in biggest transfer in Israeli soccer history
The Nerazzurri will pay Union Saint-Gilloise 23 million euros plus future bonuses for the Israeli winger, who has agreed personal terms on a five-year contract after a breakout season in Belgium and Europe
Nadav Zenziper | 17:30 | 07.09.26
זוהראן ממדאני
‘They were robbed’: Mamdani joins backlash over Egypt’s disallowed goal against Argentina
New York City mayor joined the backlash over a disputed VAR call that denied Egypt a 2-0 lead before Argentina’s late comeback win in the World Cup round of 16
ynet | 10:28 | 07.09.26
מרוקו חגיגה
The rise of African soccer signals new world order
Morocco’s success shows how European-trained talent and African identity are reshaping the World Cup’s balance of power
Dr. Ofer Mokhtar | 08:58 | 07.08.26
נמרוד לוי עם אוהד סורי
When an Israeli and a Syrian watched Haaland beat Brazil together
Nimrod Levy, a Brazilian fan from Tel Aviv, came to MetLife Stadium with an Israeli flag and found himself beside Wada, a Syrian fan with the same soccer heartbreak, in a World Cup image that felt almost impossible
Shlomi Aharoni | 03:48 | 07.08.26
Argentina fans waving Israeli flag during the match against Egypt
‘Egypt lost to Zionism’: Israeli flag fuels fury after Argentina World Cup comeback
After Argentina’s dramatic 3-2 comeback over Egypt in Atlanta, footage of fans waving an Israeli flag drew anger online, with one Egyptian YouTuber accusing ‘Zionism,’ FIFA and the referee of helping eliminate Mohamed Salah’s side
Dennis Bihler | 01:20 | 07.08.26
שחקני מכבי תל אביב חוגגים אליפות
Recanati family takes control of Maccabi Tel Aviv in $50 million deal
Deal ends the Federman era at the basketball club, giving new owners a 58% stake and setting up a major player-budget boost
Efrat Amoraban | 21:20 | 07.07.26
אוהדי ארה"ב בפאנזון בוושינגטון
Belgium crushes US World Cup hopes as Washington fan zone falls silent
Tens of thousands gathered near the Capitol expecting a home-soil celebration, but Belgium’s 4-1 win in Seattle sent the US out in the round of 16, left all three host nations eliminated and turned the capital’s fan zone into a quiet walk home
Nadav Zenziper | 07:34 | 07.07.26
Pixellot
Maccabiah goes global with new interactive streaming channel
Israeli sports-tech company Pixellot renews partnership with the world’s largest Jewish sporting event, offering live coverage across sports, age groups and divisions for families and fans around the globe
ynet Global | 03:17 | 07.07.26
Dr. Khalid El Fataouri
Morocco’s Club World Cup run fuels pride and hopes for stronger Israel ties
As Morocco celebrates another historic march into the FIFA Club World Cup quarterfinals, Marrakech City Council member Dr. Khalid El Fataouri says football has become one of the country's most powerful diplomatic tools, and is inviting Israelis to cheer Morocco all the way to the final
Alexandra Lukash | 04:47 | 07.06.26
Ferrari’s manual gearbox returns after 14 years, but there is a catch
The 12Cilindri gets a clutch pedal and classic gated shifter for a limited run of 1,499 cars, but the system is electronically operated, costs about 50% more and may reach 4.5 million shekels ($1.2 million) in Israel
Nir Ben Zaken | 23:46 | 07.05.26
אסי משה עם הצמיד החמישי
Israeli poker player Asi Moshe wins fifth World Series of Poker bracelet
'It’s a little surreal': Moshe, 42, wins $683,830 in one of the greatest achievements by an Israeli player in the history of the game
ynet | 10:20 | 07.04.26
נבחרת מצרים
Egypt’s World Cup knockout stage breakthrough becomes a Palestinian tribute
After a historic penalty shootout win over Australia, coach Hossam Hassan raises a Palestinian flag and dedicates Egypt’s first knockout victory to Palestinians
ynet | 09:28 | 07.04.26
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