Sports
Montana Tucker, Netta Barzilai to headline Maccabiah Games opening
The ceremony will combine music, sports, and Jewish unity, featuring thousands of athletes from dozens of countries marching into Teddy Stadium.
Maccabi cruises, Hapoel rallies as Tel Aviv basketball derby looms
Israel Basketball Association launches 'Back in the Game' initiative for veterans with PTSD
Iran moves World Cup training base from US to Mexico amid security concerns
Iranian women's soccer players 'were misled,' in Australia, Pezeshkian says in video address
Australia granted humanitarian visas to six players and one support staff member from the Iranian squad in early March after they sought asylum over fears of possible persecution upon returning home.
The sports that look unusual until the crowd arrives
Some sports feel niche until you look closely. Darts, snooker, kabaddi, and others attract huge audiences because they reward tension and ritual.
Maccabi Tel Aviv downs Haifa in Classico to reach State Cup final
The Israeli Classico, one of the biggest matches that the Holy Land can offer between Maccabi Tel Aviv and Maccabi Haifa, is always an anticipated clash.
Blueprint vs breakdown: Hapoel Tel Aviv’s plan delivers, while Maccabi pays the price
As EuroCup champs, Hapoel was given a one-year temporary license, so to speak, to the Euroleague, and anything after that was not guaranteed unless the Reds advanced to the playoffs.
Blazers ride Avdija's late heroics to play-in victory over Suns
Avdija's ability to control the game stood out as much as the scoring. Avdija shot 15-of-22 from the field, added 12 assists, and dictated the tempo throughout his 38 minutes on the court.
Jerusalem Marathon's full race canceled due to weather conditions
The full marathon, which spans 42.2 kilometers, was scheduled to take place on Friday amid growing excitement and demand for the event.
Blue-and-white skates to hockey gold in Bulgaria
Israel finished the 2026 IIHF World Championship Division II Group B with a flawless 5-0 record.
Hapoel Tel Aviv clinches Euroleague playoff berth with derby W over Maccabi in Serbia
Antonio Blakeney started to find the bottom of the basket, while Lonnie Walker responded to keep the yellow-and-blue close, but Collin Malcolm was unstoppable down the stretch as Hapoel took the win.
Hapoel Tel Aviv eyes Euroleague playoffs while Maccabi prays for spot
Hapoel Tel Aviv defeated Fenerbahce 95-80 as the Reds closed in on clinching a playoff spot with a record of 22-13. Meanwhile, a crucial contest awaits Maccabi as its aspirations are questioned.
Back on track: Jerusalem Marathon returns as symbol of ‘normalcy’
The event, scheduled for April 17, reflects Jerusalem's spirit and resilience, said the city's Mayor Moshe Lion.
