Clubs

The business strategy behind the Lakers' $12B Sale

How the flagship club was sold in a strange flash deal for $12 billion, just one year after changing hands, what is behind the "aggressive offer," and what are the new buyers planning?

|ByOURIEL DASKAL
Changed course on the way to a major deal. Kushner.
A new deal on the way. Khalaili.

Behind Anan Khalaili’s fit for Crystal Palace

Unequivocal support for Israel, South London's unique DNA, and the youth department’s strict athletic demands: All the reasons why Anan Khalaili could become a hero at Selhurst Park.

|ByOURIEL DASKAL
£80 or more for a jersey.

Greedy clubs: Soccer jersey prices surge in England

Clubs are raising replica jersey prices up to £90, sparking fan outrage. Consumer experts warn: "This will push families to buy counterfeits that fund organized crime."

|ByOURIEL DASKAL
DJ Nadav Shpilman and the Castanieta crew

Spanish rhythm at noon: am:pm turns a supermarket into a hot dance club

am:pm's Kolbo Shalom branch threw a free Spanish-style party with DJ Nadav Shpilman, a flamenco dancer, cocktails, and hot vibes – the city’s most surprising event.

|ByMEITAL SHARABI/MAARIV

Babylon to fire at least 40 workers

The online translation company is laying off over 25% of its employees following the cancellation of its agreement with Google.

NOVEMBER 13, 2013ByGLOBES/HILLEL KOREN
Babylon CEO Alon Carmeli 311

PM’s office mum on tension with DC over China

Reports claim Oren called to J'lem over US anger after Israel blocks official from testifying in US court against Chinese bank suspected of money laundering to Palestinian terror groups.

JULY 16, 2013ByHERB KEINON
Former Israeli ambassador to US Michael Oren.