Championship

Undefeated: Israel girls' basketball team wins under-18 division B European championship

Israel defeated host Romania 85-66 in the final, completing a perfect seven-win streak out of seven games, after already securing its place in Division A. Maayan Gorin excelled with 22 points.

Press conference of the Israeli female basketball who finished second place in the Euro championship. July 13, 2026.
Israel's Manor Solomon speaks with Roy Revivo during a break in play in a match against Albania, June 3, 2026

Israeli soccer star Manor Solomon completes move to West Ham United for a reported £5 million fee

NEWLY CROWNED world champion Guy Torres (left) and silver medalist Shalev Snir (right) pose with Israeli Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates Yossi Shelley during the medal ceremonies at the Junior World Jiu-Jitsu Championships in Abu Dhabi.

Israel adds four more medals at Jiu-Jitsu Worlds

ISRAEL U18 point guard Maayan Gorin has emerged as one of the country’s brightest young basketball prospects as she leads the blue-and-white’s push for promotion to Division A while chasing her dream of one day reaching the WNBA.

Israel’s next big hope: Maayan Gorin aiming high with U18 National Team


Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija headlines blue-and-white’s EuroBasket roster

Avdija will return to the national team for the first time since EuroBasket 2022, while former Indiana Pacers forward TJ Leaf has also been called up.

 AFTER TAKING a jump in his NBA career this past season, Deni Avdija will suit up for Israel's squad at the EuroBasket this summer.

Two dead and 500 arrested in France during Paris St Germain win celebrations

Wild celebrations erupted across the French capital and beyond on Saturday night after Paris St Germain crushed Italian opponents Inter Milan to win the Champions League for the first time.

 Paris St Germain fans celebrate with flares at Porte d'Auteuil after winning the Champions League.

Manor Solomon’s moment of magic lifts Leeds United to Championship glory

Reports suggest Tottenham are open to selling Solomon for £15–20 million – a fee that now seems like a bargain for a player who has become a fan favorite.

Leeds United's Israeli forward Manor Solomon celebrates after scoring the Championship title-clinching goal against Plymouth Argyle in a 2-1 win on Saturday.

Norwegian ski jumping scandal: disqualifications over suit manipulation at world championships

Team director Jan Erik Aalbu admits: “we have cheated. We have tried to deceive the system.”

 Norwegian ski jumping scandal: disqualifications over suit manipulation at world championships. Illustration.

Arab Israeli swimming champion Ayham Nasser murdered, community in mourning

Nasser was rushed to Meir Hospital in Kfar Saba, where he succumbed to his injuries the next day. His murder remains under police investigation, though he had no known ties to criminal activity.

 AYHAM NASSER was an active member of the Israel swimming community. The 25-year-old was shot and killed over the weekend in Tira.

Hapoel Jerusalem set up State Cup final against Tel Aviv team

Hapoel Jerusalem edged Bnei Herzliya 89-86 to reach the Israel State Cup final, where they'll face either Maccabi Tel Aviv or Hapoel Tel Aviv.

 CHRIS JOHNSON and Hapoel Jerusalem fans celebrate after the Reds claimed a narrow 89-86 conquest of Bnei Herzliya in the State Cup semifinal in the capital.

Unanimous decision: Israeli Muay Thai fighter Shir Cohen triumphs at ONE Championship

Israeli Muay Thai skills shine as rising blue-and-white fighter notches decisive victory in Bangkok.

 ISRAELI MUAY THAi fighter Shir Cohen (right) battles Francesca Vera at ONE Championship’s ONE Friday Fights 75 event earlier this month in Bangkok, Thailand.

With prizes totaling NIS 130,000, the Jerusalem Grand Chess Championship to kick off in September

The event will be concluded by a massive simultaneous chess event, where 1,000 players of all ages will compete at the same time. 

 A chess board.

Jerusalem’s Ultimate flying disc team leads the league after beating New Age

Jerusalem Syndrome is first to oust the Ra’anana team from the top slot • set to play central Israel’s Element, the other top league team, on April 5.

Halell Romano of Jerusalem Syndrome (L) reaches for a pass while teammate Jakob Rheins (2nd R), opponent/coach Yaron Katzir (R) and Dave Landesman (distant L) watch. (Ayelet Ben Zion)

Jerusalem’s BCL campaign ends with a thud

Reds fire Kantzouris after eliminating loss to Karsiyaka • Holon also ousted • Mac TA rolling in Euroleague

 AFTER A promising start as the coach of Hapoel Jerusalem, Ilias Kantzouris couldn’t keep the club from falling into an extended slump and was fired this week.