After delay, minister names honorees chosen to ignite beacons at annual ceremony, including philanthropist Sylvan Adams, comedian Shalom Assayag and head of Duvdevan commando unit

The list includes athletes and sports figures from across sports and around the world — from water polo to fencing, and from the United States to Hungary

Former NBA and Israeli basketball coach says he is retiring from coaching and pursuing 'other opportunities in basketball'

Announcement comes less than two months after former NBA coach announced he had been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis

Ex-NBA coach says he has adopted strict exercise regimen to prevent muscle deterioration, vows to continue helming Greek team Olympiacos