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Israel advances to World Baseball Classic for first time

Five pitchers combined on a four-hitter and Israel slammed three home runs in a 9-1 victory over Great Britain in the qualifying tournament final in Brooklyn to earn the bid.

Israel shuts out Brazil, advances to final of World Baseball Classic qualifier

Five pitchers combined on a three-hitter and Cody Decker drove in the run with a sacrifice fly in the 1-0 victory. Israel could see Brazil again in the title game.

Israel rallies to beat Britain in World Baseball Classic opener

The loudest ovation during the pregame introductions went to Israel’s first baseman, Ike Davis, who played in nearby Queens for the New York Mets from 2010 to 2014.

Swimmer earns Israel its 3rd medal at Rio Paralympics

Israeli player announces Pope Francis’ 2nd Soccer for Peace match

Italian soccer commentator suspended from TV role over Mussolini tattoo

Israel’s World Baseball Classic team expects to feel at home playing in Brooklyn

Israeli shooter, in 6th Paralympics, wins 8th medal with bronze in Rio

NBA’s Bulls owner Jerry Reinsdorf inducted into Basketball Hall of Fame

Rower Moran Samuel’s bronze is Israel’s first medal at Rio Paralympics

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