Israeli 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
Former Israeli national soccer captain Bibars Natcho retires from the sport
The zen of the siren: Richard Priestman and the architecture of Israeli archery stillness
Rishon-vs-Eilat Leumit League finals heads to decisive Game 5
Maccabi Rishon Lezion defeated Hapoel Eilat 92-87 to knot up the Leumit Final series at 2-2 and send it to a winner-take-all fifth game down south by the Red Sea.
Israel’s sports world pays tribute to fallen soldiers Yoav Raver and Chen Gross
Raver chose to enlist in the IDF's Yahalom unit as a combat engineer, though he could have continued playing basketball professionally.
The Jewish boxer: Dmitriy Salita represents Judaism in and out of the ring - interview
Once, Salita fought other boxers in the ring; now he fights for other boxers to give them a shot at getting in the ring.
Police arrest dozens of soccer players suspected of fraud and embezzlement
They are suspected of fraud and embezzlement of public funds. Also held and questioned were a doctor, a lawyer, and a staffer at the NII.
New era in Israeli soccer: American group led by Ross Kestin to buy Maccabi Netanya
Maccabi Netanya will be acquired by US firm Aliya Capital Partners, led by Ross Kestin, pending approval. The deal reflects rising foreign interest in Israeli soccer.
Eran Zahavi to announce his leave from Maccabi Tel Aviv at end of season
Though there was a mutual option to extend his contract, Zahavi independently chose to step away, marking the end of his second stint with the club.
Championship race coming down to wire
Zahavi hat-trick powers Maccabi Tel Aviv at Netanya • Beersheba clinging to lead with 2 games left
How Jewish athletes are preparing for the first Maccabiah since October 7
This summer’s Maccabiah Games mark Israel’s first major international event since Oct. 7, 2023, spotlighting Jewish unity, Israeli resilience, and the power of sport.
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.
Israeli gymnasts shine at European Acrobatic Championships
Israel's national acrobatic gymnastics team delivered a standout performance at the 2025 European Championships in Luxembourg, winning two gold medals and two silver.
