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A giant banner reading 'Free Palestine' is displayed before the Champions League opening phase soccer match between Paris Saint Germain and Atletico Madrid at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris on November 6, 2024. (AP/Michel Euler)
September 19, 2025, 1:44 pm
Efforts to punish Israel over Gaza war intensify in sports and cultural arenas
Calls to bar Israel from global scene gain traction as actors seek boycott, 5 European countries threaten to skip Eurovision should Israel participate, and Spanish PM urges sports ban
By AP and ToI Staff
Israel's Khadeen Carrington (3) goes for a bucket over teammate Tomer Ginat (41) and several Belgian defenders during a EuroBasket game in Katowice, Poland, on September 2, 2025. (fiba.basketball)
September 2, 2025, 8:43 pm
Israel seals spot in EuroBasket final 16 for the first time in a decade
Team led by NBA hoopster Deni Advija survives Belgium comeback bid, rises to group’s top spot following unexpected drubbing of France
By ToI Staff
Illustrative: Italy's power forward Nicolo Melli (R) dribbles past Israel's small forward Omri Casspi (L) during the FIBA EuroBasket match between Italy and Israel at Menora Mivtachim Arena in Tel Aviv on August 31, 2017. (AFP Photo/Jack Guez)
September 6, 2017, 11:53 pm
Israel finishes last in group stage of EuroBasket after thrashing by Ukraine
Despite local basketball fans’ high hopes going into tournament, blue and whites unable to turn home court advantage into wins
By ToI Staff
September 6, 2017, 8:51 am
Host Israel knocked out of EuroBasket in overtime thriller
Bitter blow for home fans as the blue and whites fail to proceed past group stage, falling to Georgia in nail-biter
By ToI Staff
David Blatt of the Cleveland Cavaliers looks on during the first quarter against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on December 15, 2015 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Maddie Meyer/Getty Images via JTA)
May 31, 2016, 5:28 pm
David Blatt reportedly set to sign with Turkish basketball team
Israeli-American former Cavs coach reportedly to receive €1.5 million deal, after failing to land another NBA gig
By ToI Staff
Israel's Gal Mekel (center) takes a shot during the Group A qualifying basketball match between Poland and Israel at the EuroBasket 2015 in Montpellier, France, on September 9, 2015. (AFP/Sylvain Thomas)
December 13, 2015, 9:40 am
Israel to co-host 2017 EuroBasket championship
In a first, six European teams will face off in a knockout group round at Tel Aviv’s Menora Mivtachim Arena
By ToI Staff
Members of the Israeli women's national basketball team react as fans pelt them with objects before a game in Ankara, Turkey, on Saturday, November 21, 2015 (YouTube screenshot)
November 22, 2015, 4:40 pm
Turkish fans pelt Israeli hoops team with objects
WATCH: Players attacked, booed while singing national anthem prior to start of Euro qualifier in Ankara
By ToI Staff
Italy's small forward Alessandro Gentile (C) dribbles during the round of 16 basketball match between Israel and Italy at the EuroBasket 2015 in Lille, northern France, on September 13, 2015. (AFP PHOTO/EMMANUEL DUNAND)
September 14, 2015, 12:38 am
Italy puts Israel out of EuroBasket tournament
Israel fails to reach quarterfinals despite Mekel’s best efforts, while Israeli coach Ginzburg hails his winning Czech team
By NESHA STARCEVIC
Israel's Gal Mekel (center) takes a shot during the Group A qualifying basketball match between Poland and Israel at the EuroBasket 2015 in Montpellier, France, on September 9, 2015. (AFP/Sylvain Thomas)
September 9, 2015, 10:46 pm
Israel progresses in EuroBasket 2015 with win over Poland
National team ensures place in final 16 after narrow 75:73 victory; also beat Russia and Finland in group stage
By ToI Staff
Israel's Yogev Ohayon (R) vies with Russia's Dmitry Khvostov (L) during the group A qualification basketball match between Israel and Russia at the EuroBasket 2015 in Montpellier on September 5, 2015. (AFP Photo/Sylvain Thomas)
September 8, 2015, 10:50 pm
Fan jailed for year over Nazi salute during Israeli Eurobasket game
Bosnian man also exposed buttocks before Israel-Russia match, claims he was showing others how not to behave
By ToI Staff
Israel's Yogev Ohayon (R) vies with Russia's Dmitry Khvostov (L) during the group A qualification basketball match between Israel and Russia at the EuroBasket 2015 in Montpellier on September 5, 2015. (AFP Photo/Sylvain Thomas)
September 6, 2015, 3:53 am
Israel beats Russia in dramatic EuroBasket start
Surprise win for Israel in Montpellier, France, raises hopes for a successful bid in the European basketball championships
By ToI Staff
Tibor Pleiss was the top rebounder in Monday's game between Israel and Germany at EuroBasket (photo credit: @EuroBasket via Twitter)
September 10, 2013, 3:41 am
Germany sends Israel packing at EuroBasket
A day after claiming victory over Belgium, the national team suffers a cruel 80-76 defeat
By Raphael Gellar
September 9, 2013, 2:54 am
Finally, Israel nets victory at Eurobasket 2013
The blue and whites triumph over Belgium with a score of 87-69, must now defeat Germany to advance to second round
By Raphael Gellar
September 5, 2013, 3:11 am
UK upsets lackluster Israel in EuroBasket opener
With dismal shooting from the line, Israel blows a nine point lead to lose 75-71 in overtime to British underdogs
By Raphael Gellar
Illustrative photo of Alex Tyus rocking the rim in Israel's qualifying match for EuroBasket 2013 (photo credit: screen capture michagant/Youtube)
September 4, 2013, 1:37 pm
Israel to tip off European basketball championship
Missing an NBA guard but with a new center who converted to Judaism, the blue-and-white make their 27th tournament appearance
By Raphael Gellar
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