Israeli sports
Hanochi brings power and purpose as Israel fights to keep hoops World Cup hopes alive
This summer, Jerusalem signed one of Europe’s top coaches, Serbian Sasa Obradovic, who previously led Monaco to the EuroLeague Final Four.
Israeli basketball legend Mickey Berkowitz’s severe dementia diagnosis revealed in documentary
2026 US Open serves up tennis, Israeli stars and a new-look Arthur Ashe
A golden run, a bronze finish, and another proud day for Israeli long distancers
Sergei Lysov’s New York breakthrough in wheelchair tennis
Now, as he competes internationally, Lysov proudly represents Israel. His racket features an Israeli flag damper, and his tennis wheelchair is adorned with yellow ribbons as a tribute to the hostages
Brazil, Hungary, and Israel kick off Grand Prix soccer tournament in Ramle
Symbolizing coexistence, Israel's mixed city stages global tournament as sports and solidarity return to the Holy Land.
Spanish chess tournament bans Israeli flags, global body overrules
A ban on Israeli flags at a Spanish chess tournament brings Israeli chess player Erez Kupervaser back to Oct. 7 and memories of his sister who was murdered by Hamas terrorists at Nova music festival.
US Open tennis highlights: Israelis and Jewish players in action
At the US Open, identifying players with even the slightest Jewish connection requires inside tips, additional sleuthing, and perseverance.
From center court to new paths: A tale of two Israeli tennis legends - interview
Former Israeli tennis stars Shahar Peer and Julia Glushko reflect on their careers, life after the tour, and hopes for the next generation of Israeli players.
Big moments define early-season league play
Beersheba storms back from 2 goals down to beat Netanya • Atzily’s brace secures Beitar’s win
Getting Israeli players back to the top of the tennis landscape
The days of big-name Israelis playing in the baking hot sun or in the late-night chill of Queens, NY, in front of flag-waving, cheering Israeli supporters, are a distant memory.
Soccer: Maccabi Tel Aviv marches on in Europe as Haifa and Beitar fall
Maccabi Tel Aviv beat Hamrun Spartans to reach the Europa League playoff round, as Maccabi Haifa and Beitar Jerusalem were knocked out of Europe.
Israel shines in kickboxing at World Games with two gold medals and a silver
Thursday's podium successes followed Shaked Nisimian's gold in women’s combat sambo, Nili Block's bronze, and Yulia Sachkov, Jodah Osaid, and Polina Grossman reaching the kickboxing finals.
Remember the name: Israel U16 Men’s National Team's Omri Orland
The 15-year-old point guard has taken the Israeli youth basketball scene by storm and could very well be on track to the NBA.
