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Israeli-media coverage mentioning Sports Channel, translated into English and compared across sources. 30 recent stories.
Blessing Afrifah says he wants to become Israel’s greatest sprinter
Blessing Afrifah told Sports Channel 5 that he wants to become the greatest sprinter in Israel’s history. He said his target at the European Championships is a podium finish, in a…
Maccabi Haifa upbeat as Bakhar brings new energy to training
Maccabi Haifa are training under the energetic leadership of coach Barak Bakhar, who club insiders say arrived determined to correct last season. The club is also awaiting defende…
Bnei Yehuda Cleared to Join Women’s Premier League After Meeting Financial Rules
Bnei Yehuda, the women’s National League champions, was initially denied promotion for failing financial criteria. After receiving a special extension, it met the deadline, secure…
Walker's title-cap gesture sparks on-court clash after Maccabi Tel Aviv's championship win
Maccabi Tel Aviv beat Hapoel Tel Aviv 83-79 on Tuesday to win its 58th Israeli title and take the final series 3-1. After the game, a handshake refusal by Hapoel owner Ofer Yanai…
Handshake Snub and Title-Cap Taunt Spark Postgame Fracas After Maccabi’s Championship
Maccabi Tel Aviv won the Israeli title with an 83-79 win over Hapoel Tel Aviv, taking the final series 3-1. A postgame handshake dispute and Lonnie Walker’s taunting with the cham…
Maccabi Tel Aviv Targets Guard, Forward and Center Reinforcements After Championship
Maccabi Tel Aviv won its 58th Israeli championship and is already planning roster upgrades for next season. The club is targeting reinforcements at guard, forward and center, with…
Family says Gilad Yankelvitch’s cause of death remains under police investigation
Gilad Yankelvitch’s family says his exact cause of death is still being investigated by Honolulu police, two weeks after he was found unconscious outside his Hawaii apartment buil…
Beersheba and Maccabi Tel Aviv brace for hearing over cup final brawl sanctions
Hapoel Beersheba and Maccabi Tel Aviv will face a disciplinary hearing Wednesday over the State Cup final brawl. Both clubs believe the indictment does not match the video evidenc…
Young Israeli guard Maya Almalih signs with Hapoel Holon
Maya Almalih, an 18-year-old guard considered one of Israel’s top young prospects, has signed with Elitzur Holon. She arrives after a decorated season with Ramat Hasharon and as p…
Yuval Hochstetter signs with German side Bamberg
Yuval Hochstetter has signed with Bamberg and will play in Germany’s Bundesliga next season. The Ironi Kiryat Ata forward, the Israeli league’s breakthrough player, chose the Germ…
Maccabi Haifa Tells Captain Dolev Haziza He Is Out of Plans
Maccabi Haifa have told captain Dolev Haziza he is not in their plans for next season. The club is reshaping its squad and may also move on from Peter Agba, Trivante Stewart and P…
What If Israel Had Reached the World Cup? Animated Series Debuts
A new animated series from Shrotanim and Sports Channel has launched, imagining what would happen if Israel had qualified for the World Cup. The first episode is online, with new…
Former Teammates Advise John Dibartolomeo on Retirement or One More Season
John Dibartolomeo is weighing retirement against another season, while former teammates and a coach urged him to follow his passion. They praised his leadership and work ethic, an…
Ramat Gan Set to Sign Jewish-American Guard Justin Allen
Ramat Gan has agreed to sign Justin Allen, a 22-year-old Jewish-American guard who played for Green Bay in the NCAA. He will count as an Israeli player in the Israeli Premier Leag…
Kattz Outfoxed Itoudis as Maccabi Took a Big Step Toward the Title
Maccabi Tel Aviv defeated Hapoel Tel Aviv 102-98 in Game 2 of the finals, taking a major step toward its 58th championship. Analysts said Oded Kattz outcoached Dimitris Itoudis, w…
Footballer Suspect’s Detention Extended, Family Says He Hopes to Return to Routine
A footballer suspected in several offenses had his detention extended by a Petah Tikva court until Monday. He will then enter full house arrest, while he denies any role in match-…
Haifa to Host Its First International Marathon on November 20
Haifa will hold its first international marathon on November 20, 2026, with registration already open. The race will start and finish at Dado Beach, include several distances, and…
Itaï Segev Set to Play in Derby After His Father's Death
Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Tel Aviv begin their championship series Tuesday night in Tel Aviv. Hapoel center Itai Segev is expected to play despite the death of his father on Mon…
Benjamin Machini unveiled at Hapoel Kfar Saba after leaving Hapoel Haifa
Benjamin Machini has signed with Hapoel Kfar Saba after leaving Hapoel Haifa. The 29-year-old goalkeeper, who missed most of last season with an injury, also said goodbye to Haifa…
Walker Left Out of Maccabi’s Final Opening Roster, Odiase Returns for Hapoel
Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Tel Aviv open their championship series tonight at Menora Mivtachim Arena. Maccabi left Lonnie Walker and injured Tamir Blatt out of its roster, while…
Napoli President Reportedly Wants Anan Khalaily Signing
Napoli are reportedly pushing to sign Union Saint-Gilloise and Israel winger Anan Khalaily. Italian journalist Pascal Taina said president Aurelio De Laurentiis sees him as a youn…
Lawyer seeks gag order for footballer held in match-fixing probe
A footballer suspected of match-fixing and gambling offenses appeared in court Sunday after being arrested at Ben Gurion Airport. His lawyer sought to block publication of his nam…
Tiberias Plans Bigger Budget, Eight Foreigners for 2026/27 Season
Ironi Tiberias is budgeting for a bigger 2026/27 season, with new sponsors, a planned business club, and higher revenue from its new stadium. The club expects to raise its player…
Lawyer Says Footballer Suspect Is Cooperating With Gambling Probe
A lawyer says a football player suspected in a large betting probe is fully cooperating with police and wants to clear his name. She said he was detained on the way to a vacation…
Hapoel Haifa extends goalkeeper Matan Ambar through 2026/27
Hapoel Haifa has extended Matan Ambar's contract, and he will remain with the club through the 2026/27 season. The 30-year-old backup goalkeeper joined in February and has made on…
Shai Konstantin Joins Hapoel Rishon LeZion
Shai Konstantin has signed with Hapoel Rishon LeZion after playing this season for Hapoel Kfar Shalem. The National League club is also pursuing Ben Veheba, while defender Roy Zer…
Stephen A. Smith Praises Knicks Comeback, Slams Spurs Mistakes, and Sends Love to Israel
ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith praised the Knicks’ 29-point comeback over San Antonio and called the Spurs’ late-game choices “stupid basketball.” He also sent a warm message to Israeli…
Sports Channel launches near real-time World Cup video highlights feature
Sport 5 has introduced a World Cup feature that posts video clips of goals, red cards and other major events within about two minutes. The story-style highlights are accessible fr…
Don't Miss It: Budget World Cup Fantasy Bargains from Bank Yahav
Bank Yahav and Sports Channel published a guide to cheap World Cup fantasy picks, highlighting low-cost starting goalkeepers, defenders, midfielders and forwards. The list include…
The Madness Is Here: All the Projected World Cup Lineups
The article publishes the projected starting lineups for all 24 matches on the opening day of the 2026 World Cup, which begins with host Mexico facing South Africa at 22:00. It al…
