basketball

Yeshiva University Names New Men’s Basketball Coach

Yeshiva University announces that Elliot Steinmetz will be its head men’s basketball coach.

Obama and Michael Jordan Criticize Racist NBA Owner

Clippers' owner Sterling slammed for racist recordings telling girlfriend not to be seen 'with blacks,' claiming Israel is racist.

Maccabi Tel Aviv Basketball Stars Boatwright, Lassoff, Die

Jim Boatwright helped win historic Euroleague championship in 1977. Howie Lassoff died Thursday. Both succumbed to cancer.

Demonstration of Israel-U.S. Bond on Basketball Court

Atlanta Hawks were presented with Maccabi jerseys in demonstration of close bond between Israel and America on basketball court.

Texas Jewish School Loses Game but Wins the Sabbath

The Beren Jewish day school in Texas lost the championship basketball game – but won the war for honoring the Sabbath.

Texas Schools Tell Jews Play on Sabbath or Forfeit

Freedom of religion in Texas – for Christians: No school basketball games on Sunday but Saturday game goes on despite Jewish protest.

Shalit Attends Maccabi Tel Aviv Basketball Game

More than three months after he was released from Hamas captivity, Gilad Shalit attends a Maccabi Tel Aviv basketball game.

Wheelchair Basketball Scores in Israel

Israel is hosting and participating in the Wheelchair Basketball European Championships Tuesday at Nazareth, in the Galilee.

Synagogue Basketball League Creates Team Spirit

If you thought religious Judaism and sports don’t mix, think again. The Petah Tikvah synagogue league proves otherwise.

Compromise On Orthodox Basketball Player’s Shirt

Basketball governing body allowed Naama Shafir to wear skin-toned elastic sleeves under game shirt.

FIBA Rejects Female Basketball Player Shirt Request

International Basketball Federation refuses to let a religious member of Israel’s women’s team wear a T-shirt under sleeveless game shirt.

Israeli Hoop Star Casspi Signs up with Telma Cornflakes

Israel’s Omri Casspi, star of the Sacramento Kings basketball team, is endorsing Israel’s Telma “Cornflakes of Champions” for $200,000.

NBA Stars Meet IAF Pilots in Negev Base at Hatzerim

NBA basketball stars got a look at the equipment for a different fast-paced game when they visited the IAF base at Hatzerim near Be'er Sheva.

NBA Player Not as Jewish as Believed

Supposedly Jewish basketball player’s agent says story was blown out of proportion.

General Staff Warming Up for IDF Basketball Championship

Chief of Staff Ashkenazi and the General Staff team will play against old-time all-stars. 24 teams to compete in championship.

Yeshiva Sports Are Prep for Life, IDF Service

A simple basketball competition in the national religious yeshiva league may actually be preparation for future life skills and IDF service.

Basketball Star Tells of Return to Judaism

Doron Sheffer, one of Israel’s greatest basketball players, shared his story of return to religious observance with a group of Jewish educators.

Rabbi Makes Free-Throw Peace Effort at Madison Square Garden

Israel’s Rabbi Grossman tried to make peace at a NY Knicks-Macabbi Tel Aviv fundraiser. The winner was his orphanage in northern Israel.