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A storybook debut as Yam Madar begins his Maccabi Tel Aviv journey

Yam Madar made his debut with Maccabi Tel Aviv, where he led his new team to a preseason Super Cup win over Hapoel Tel Aviv.

YAM MADAR reacts while leading Maccabi Tel Aviv to the preseason Super Cup title in his yellow-and-blue debut.

Premier League clubs with strong ties to Jewish history and communities

Behind the Premier League’s rivalries and football lies a deep Jewish history that helped shape some of its clubs and communities.

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

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'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

Yellow-and-blue paired with Asteras in Europa playoffs

Maccabi is hoping to advance to the Europa League group stage for a second straight year.

AUGUST 10, 2014ByALLON SINAI

Israel Tennis Association challenges ITF ruling

The ITF ruled on Thursday that the tie can’t be held in Tel Aviv due to the security situation.

AUGUST 10, 2014ByALLON SINAI

Blue-and-white not looking for excuses ahead of qualifiers

Israel hosts Montenegro on Sunday in first of six qualifiers over 18 days which determine if Israel advances to the European Championships.

AUGUST 8, 2014ByALLON SINAI

Omri Casspi was superb in Israel’s 94-86 victory over Latvia in Bamberg last night, finishing with 23 points and 11 rebounds.

Israel's Davis Cup tie against Argentina moved abroad

ITF committee rules playoff will not be held in Tel Aviv, due to "concerns arising from military conflict between Israel, Hamas."

AUGUST 7, 2014ByALLON SINAI

Maccabi Tel Aviv licking its wounds after Champions League ouster

Maccabi Tel Aviv truly believed that this would be its year.

AUGUST 7, 2014ByALLON SINAI

Israel national baseball wins gold in Slovenia

The triumph elevated Israel to the Confederation of European Baseball's B Pool for next year’s competition.

AUGUST 7, 2014ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Mac TA licking its wounds after CL ouster

Lackluster efforts in both legs doom favored yellow-and-blue vs Maribor; K8 hosts Dinamo in Cyprus.

AUGUST 7, 2014ByALLON SINAI

Maccabi Tel Aviv midfielder Eran Zahavi failed to lead the yellow-and-blue to the Champions League playoffs, with the Israeli champion drawing 2-2 with NK Maribor.

Israel national baseball wins gold in Slovenia

'Team played phenomenally, says Team Israel Manager and President of IAB.

AUGUST 7, 2014ByJERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF

Spotlight on Edelstein as he leads talented Israel squad into EuroBasket qualifying

Sinai Says: Either Edelstein guides Israel to its 12th straight participation in the European Championships or he will be labeled as an utter failure.

AUGUST 6, 2014ByALLON SINAI

Maccabi Tel Aviv boss Goldhar stands up to racist attacks

“Hatred, intolerance or abusive behavior against anyone on the basis of their race is malicious and morally corrupt,” says team owner.

AUGUST 6, 2014ByALLON SINAI