Unsporting behavior by the Irish women’s basketball team was rewarded with being convincingly beaten 87 – 57 by the Israeli team.  The Irish team had requested to boycott the match but were told that they would be hit with a … Continue reading →

When Ireland played Israel in the FIBA Women’s EuroBasket qualifiers in Riga in February (see here) the Irish players refused to shake hands with the Israelis who won 87-57. When the teams met again in Riga in November, the Irish … Continue reading →