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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

Dramatic winner breaks Maccabi Tel Aviv’s heart

Maribor goal four minutes into stoppage time gives Slovenians 1-0 win in first leg.

JULY 31, 2014ByALLON SINAI

Maccabi Tel Aviv midfielder Eran Zahavi kept NK Maribor’s Mitja Viler (28) under pressure for much of the Champions League third qualifying round first leg in Slovenia.

Sinai Says: A wave of emotions for Israeli swimmers with competition and war on their minds

With so many distractions, it would hardly be surprising should Israel’s swimmers struggle this week. However, they are not looking for excuses.

JULY 30, 2014ByALLON SINAI

Swimmer Guy Barnea says he is especially proud to have the Israel flag on his cap in times like these.

Yellow-and-blue needs to improve in Slovenia

Maccabi TA visits Maribor aiming to edge closer to playoffs ahead of second leg in Cyprus.

JULY 30, 2014ByALLON SINAI

New signings Eden Ben-Basat (right) and Nosa Igiebor could make their debuts for Maccabi Tel Aviv in tonight’s Champions League third qualifying round first leg against NK Maribor in Slovenia.

Security situation continues to take toll on Israeli sports

Israel was set to host a number of sporting events that have now been moved off-shore.

JULY 29, 2014ByALLON SINAI

Israel's national soccer team at a 2014 World Cup qualifying match, March 26, 2013.

English cricket player banned from brandishing 'Save Gaza' wristbands

Int'l Cricket Council forbids Moeen Ali from wearing bands conveying political, religious or racial messages while representing British side.

JULY 29, 2014ByREUTERS

England's Moeen Ali wears wristbands supporting Gaza and the Palestinians, England July 28, 2014.

History on the line for Sela in Atlanta

The 29-year-old Israeli reached his first ATP Tour final in almost six years where he faced world No. 12 Isner.

JULY 28, 2014ByALLON SINAI

Dudi Sela faced John Isner in the final of the Atlanta Open late Sunday night, the Israeli’s first ATP Tour final since 2008

After winning UFC battle, Lahat returns home to fight in the IDF

The 30-year-old IDF paratrooper claimed he would have dropped everything and returned to Israel had he been called up on reserve duty. However, that was not necessary as his unit has yet to be mobilized.

JULY 28, 2014ByJERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF

Noad Lahat impressed in his UFC featherweight bout against Steven Siler on Saturday in San Jose

Tennis: Sela comes up short against Isner in Atlanta final

The 29-year-old was hoping to become the first Israeli to win an ATP title since Amos Mansdorf did so in Washington 21 years ago.

JULY 28, 2014ByALLON SINAI

Dudi Sela hoping to make Israeli tennis history in Atlanta

The 29-year-old Israeli, ranked No. 94 in the world is looking to become first Israeli to win an ATP Tour title in 21 years.

JULY 27, 2014ByALLON SINAI

Israel ends Euros with another defeat

Israel missed a golden opportunity to qualify for the FIFA Under-20 World Cup on Friday, losing 2-1 to Hungary.

JULY 27, 2014ByALLON SINAI