Israeli sports

Israeli law firms raise NIS 172,000 for northern communities in charity basketball tournament

Ten leading law firms competed in a charity basketball tournament in Tel Aviv to raise funds for families still recovering from the war.

Law firms raise NIS 172,000 for northern Israel communities with charity basketball game.
HAPOEL JERUSALEM players celebrate after defeating Olimpija Ljubljana 75-64 to open their EuroCup campaign with a 2-0 record.

Hapoel Jerusalem stays perfect in EuroCup, Holon loses in Basketball Champions League

HAPOEL TEL AVIV held its annual ‘Together Forever’ memorial ceremony this week, honoring the victims of October 7 and those who fell in battle.

‘We were playing for you’: Hapoel Tel Aviv remembers October 7

MACCABI TEL AVIV players celebrate following their 88-71 victory over Hapoel Jerusalem in the Winner Cup semifinals.

Tel Aviv derby set for Winner Cup final


Israeli EuroCup, EuroLeague teams open their continental campaigns with mixed results across Europe

Lofton finished with 20 points and 10 rebounds, Smith added 18 points and Milton scored 14 in the win. Crockett led Rostock with 22 points, while Zach Copeland added 15.

HAPOEL TEL AVIV’S Elijah Bryant shoots during the Reds’ 81-80 Euroleague victory over Red Star Belgrade.

Jerusalem’s new basketball roster impresses as Lofton Jr. lives up to the hype

Jerusalem has assembled the talent, hired an experienced coach, and made its Euroleague ambitions clear. Now it must turn that potential into results.

KENNY LOFTON JR. has quickly emerged as a dominant force for Hapoel Jerusalem, showcasing the all-around ability that has made him one of the team’s most exciting new additions.

Ireland defeats Israel 3-0 amid pre-game controversy, plenty of pressure

The small group of Irish supporters cheered on their team, while the much larger and considerably noisier group of Israeli supporters cheered on Israel.

ISRAEL FANS at Nagyerdei Stadion, Debrecen, Hungary, wave flags after the match of the blue-and-white 3-0 loss to Ireland in Nations League action.

Israel head coach Ran Ben Shimon addresses grueling schedule ahead of Nations League opener

Ben Shimon said Israel’s objective in the Nations League is clear: challenge for the top two places while recognizing the competition’s importance as a pathway toward the European Championship.

Israel Coach Ran Ben Shimon has challenged the blue-and-white to compete for the top two places in its Nations League group as the team begins a demanding international campaign.

New Jerusalem basketball club ‘Hapoel HaShisha’ turns sport into a platform for community and hope

Hapoel HaShisha, or “The Beautiful Six” Basketball Club, was established two years after the brutal murder of six hostages in Gaza.

A screenshot of hapoel HaShisha's social media home page.

'Messi will take MLS Golden Boot, that does not interest me,' Israeli star soccer striker to 'Post'

'When an Israeli player succeeds, it opens the door for others,' Tai Baribo told The Jerusalem Post, adding that his personal focus is on reaching the playoffs and his own scoring targets.

Tai Baribo #9 of DC United chases down the ball against St. Louis CITY FC at Audi Field on May 16, 2026 in Washington; illustrative.

Maccabi Tel Aviv firing on all cylinders as perfect start to season continues

The yellow-and-blue are a perfect 4-0, with wins over Israeli league heavyweights Maccabi Haifa, Hapoel Beersheba and Hapoel Tel Aviv, including a convincing 4-1 derby victory at Bloomfield Stadium.

MACCABI TEL AVIV has emerged as the early frontrunner in the Israeli Premier League championship race after a perfect 4-0 start to the season.

No. 50: Deni Avdija, Matt Turner, Zach Hyman, Oscar Gloukh, and Daniel Peretz

Five athletes carrying Jewish and Israeli pride onto the world stage.

 (L-R, clockwise): Deni Avdija, Oscar Gloukh, Zach Hyman, Matt Turner, and Daniel Peretz

On the 54th anniversary, Israel honors those murdered in the 1972 Olympics

At an annual memorial ceremony in Tel Aviv, Israeli sports leaders, government officials, athletes and family members honored members of Israel’s 1972 Olympic delegation murdered in Munich.

THE MEMORIAL to the 11 Israeli athletes and officials murdered during the 1972 Munich Olympics, remembered annually in Tel Aviv, with Yael Arad at the podium.

Maccabi Tel Aviv crushes Hapoel Beersheba 4-1 as derby looms large

Maccabi Tel Aviv cruised past Hapoel Beersheba 4-1 as Ester Sokler scored a brace in the win that saw the yellow-and-blue pick up their third victory in as many games to start the season.

MACCABI TEL AVIV'S Ester Sokler celebrates after scoring the second of his two goals in the yellow-and-blue’s 4-1 away Premier League victory over Hapoel Beersheba at Turner Stadium