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Israeli clubs open UEFA Conference League competition with three wins and one defeat
Beitar Jerusalem, Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Tel Aviv won their European qualifying openers, while Hapoel Beersheba suffered a 2,1 defeat in Iceland.
Hapoel Jerusalem adds NBA talent and Chinese League MVP to its lineup
former NBA forward David Roddy and Chinese Basketball League MVP Kenneth “Kenny” Lofton Jr. are the clubs latest ambitious roster additions.
A trip to the 'boy aquarium': Discovering Israel's thriving hockey scene
I’ll admit, this was the first time I’ve ever watched a sports game of any kind in my adult life, and I could not believe how much fun it was.
Head Coach Elyaniv Barda on Hapoel Tel Aviv's ambitions, European campaign - interview
Building a squad capable of competing in the Premier League after promotion was no simple task. Last season, Hapoel had to significantly reshape its r…
Abu Farchi leads Maccabi Tel Aviv into Europa League qualifying
The yellow-and-blue have featured in the Europa League in each of the past two seasons and will look to make it three years in a row in the continent’…
Diski 18 brings together Israeli soccer players and South African youth
The delegation is part of the Jewish Agency’s Partnership2gether initiative and was made possible through the collaboration of community leaders and v…
Mac Tel Aviv claims Super Cup, Hap Tel Aviv beats Beitar
The Super Cup was presented by the League Administration Chairman Erez Kalfon, together with Eldad Maman, a Maccabi Tel Aviv supporter.
'Strength of next generation': Israeli youth bridge teams claim three European silver medals
The achievement follows the two bronze medals recently won by Israel’s Open and Mixed Pairs teams at the European Championship for senior national tea…
Israel's Yarden Garzon: ‘I’ll make it to the WNBA, I’m sure!’
After starring in high school and local youth leagues in Israel, women's basketball player Yarden Garzon was recruited by colleges in the United State…
Israeli guard Yam Madar signs three-year deal with Maccabi Tel Aviv after leaving rival Hapoel
The 25-year-old point guard (1.90m), who grew up supporting Maccabi, joins the Israeli League and State Cup champion under head coach Oded Katash.
Cuban delegation to Maccabiah Games overcomes significant hurdles to reach Israel
"If you can see people, for example, with kippah on the street, with tefillin or tallit, it’s like to be inside of the synagogue, a big synagogue. It’…
Captain Belaga focused on leading Israel’s basketball U20s at Euros - interview
Alongside Belaga, the U20 team features other talented players, such as Oren Sahar and Yaron Goldman.
Celebrating silver: Blue-and-white U20 women finish as European runner-up
Ayala Oren helped cut the gap, but France center Sarah Cisse dominated the paint during that stretch to give her side a 44-31 advantage at halftime.
Record-breaking Israeli soccer star Khalaili transfer canceled after failed test, Inter announces
"We had negotiated the acquisition of Khalaili, who failed the medical examinations, as communicated to us by CONI," Inter Milan president Giuseppe Ma…
Israel's Toto Equals wins fourth place in Special Olympics Unified Football World Cup
The Toto Equals, which consisted of nine Special Olympics athletes with disabilities and seven Unified partners without disabilities, competed against…
Two medals for Israeli squash at European championship
Two Israeli athletes earned medals in squash at the European Junior Open Championship, setting milestones in their athletic careers and for Israel.
Sasa Obradovic takes the reins in Hapoel Jerusalem’s quest for glory as new head coach
Throughout his coaching career, Obradovic has won numerous titles, including two French championships, the French Cup, the German championship, four G…
Arab Israeli soccer star Anan Khalaili to join Inter Milan in record transfer for Israeli player
According to the report, Khalaili will be transferred to Inter Milan for 25 million euros, with a salary of approximately 2 million euros per season, …
Reporter's notebook: At the Maccabiah, I found more than a medal
Then, five months ago, while recreationally shooting some hoops with friends, I was recruited to the Israel national women’s basketball team.
Pixellot expands Maccabiah coverage to bring Games to global Jewish communities
“We are pleased to partner with the Maccabiah Games once again and support this remarkable celebration of sports and community,” said Pixellot CEO Dor…
Loss to Croatia caps miserable qualifying window for Israel
Next up are six games against teams from the corresponding group that includes Poland, the Netherlands, Latvia and Austria.
Annual Maccabiah Night Run to see roads closed to traffic, Jerusalem Municipality announces
The roads will be closed beginning at 5:00 p.m., and will remain closed until around 11:00 p.m. when the event is set to end.
Israeli men fall to Germany, U20 women edge Croatia
Madar led Israel with 31 points, Carrington added 21, and Ginat chipped in with 16. Dennis Schroder paced Germany with 21 points, while Christian Seng…
Hoops and hopes: Maya Zilbershlag leads Israeli basketball to European competitions
One of Israeli basketball’s top young female talents leads Israel into the U20 Women’s European Championship before beginning her college career at Pu…
WATCH: Maccabiah opening ceremony kicks off in Jerusalem, thousands of athletes in attendance
Both President Herzog and Prime Minister Netanyahu addressed the crowd during the ceremony, bidding the Jews who had come from around the world a warm…
With a new look, new coach, Beitar Jerusalem is raising the bar
Beitar Jerusalem players expressed confidence that the club can challenge for the championship under new coach Almog Cohen.
Next man up: Shorthanded Israel ready for tough basketball World Cup qualifiers
The Israel National Basketball Team has already advanced to the next stage of qualifying, which will take place at the end of August.
Jerusalem Grand Slam 2026 to welcome athletes from 29 countries
Top Israeli and international athletes will compete at Givat Ram as the Jerusalem Grand Slam 2026 offers key ranking points ahead of the European Cham…
How Roman Sorkin became the heart of Maccabi Tel Aviv’s title run
“I owed a lot to my team after the last game and a half,” Sorkin said. “I was too focused on myself, and that’s part of the old me. I can’t be like th…