The Israeli forward, who will begin his second NBA season on Wednesday night, says: "My first goal is for the team to succeed; I want to be the first Israeli [to play] in the playoffs and to go as far as possible, even if it means coming off the bench and not starting, that's totally fine."
Olympic medalist Raz Hershko wins gold in the over-78 kilogram category while teammate Inbar Lanir picks up the bronze in the under-78 kg class.
On her way to victory, Elizabeth Kovalev defeats four opponents in the 72-kilogram weight division.
Primo, 21, a World Judo Championships bronze medalist, competes in the under-52 kg category. Her younger sister Kerem, herself a European Championship silver medalist, has a disappointing tournament in Paris.
Group of 12 women creates complicated forms at winds of 240 km/hr.
The head of soccer’s world governing body Gianni Infantino says the Abraham Accords could make it possible for Israel to host some FIFA tournaments, as the federation seeks to expand them into annual events.
The 20-year-old scores four points, had three rebounds and one assist in only 16 minutes of play. Nevertheless, the Wizards lose to the Knicks 117-99.
An Israeli flag was set on fire and Hitler salutes were thrown at the end of the match. President of the Union Berlin club apologizes, says fans' behavior "shameful and intolerable."
Summary Israel may not evoke thoughts of ice hockey, but with a record number of players headed overseas this season, hopes are high that the national team can hit top-notch levels.
Members of the youth branch of the local German-Israeli society, who attended the game in a mixed block of fans, say they were assaulted verbaly and physically, and that one Union Berlin fan attempted to set alight an Israeli flag taken from a female fan but was stopped by civil police.
