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Jordan forfeits World Cup basketball match against Israel

Jordan's U19 national basketball team officially withdraws from its scheduled FIBA World Cup match against Israel, handing Israel an automatic technical victory.

History: Israel to host European basketball championship

Israel announced as one of four countries to host the FIBA EuroBasket 2017 tournament.

Championship Game on Rosh Hashana is 'Spit in Our Face'

Minister Ariel slams FIBA decision to have Israeli national team play Italy in finals on Jewish New Year, notes 'whiff of anti-Semitism.'

Asia's Olympic Chief Calls for Hijab to be Allowed

Asia's Olympic chief urges all sports to let women wear hijab headscarf, after Qatar's basketball team quits Asian Games in fury.

FIBA Allows Muslim Religious Head Coverings

International basketball's governing body to allow players to wear hijabs and turbans on a trial basis.

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Jordan forfeits World Cup basketball match against Israel

History: Israel to host European basketball championship

Championship Game on Rosh Hashana is 'Spit in Our Face'

Asia's Olympic Chief Calls for Hijab to be Allowed

FIBA Allows Muslim Religious Head Coverings