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Maccabi Tel Aviv jumps out to first-leg lead at Altach

The yellow-and-blue is aiming to participate in the group stage of a European competition for a third straight season.

Two-time NBA champion Norris Cole joins Maccabi TA

“Norris is an excellent player and he also has a great personality.”

Preview: Beersheba in a confident mood ahead of layoffs

Hapoel looking to open significant lead against Maribor to close on Champions groups.

Will Israeli soccer embrace British-Jewish player?

Derby County striker Nick Blackman is looking into signing up at Maccabi Tel Aviv soccer club.

Blue-and-white makes it six straight tune-up victories

Israel trailed by eight points after the first quarter, but dominated the second half to defeat the Brits for the second time in two days.

Israeli gymnast Ashram wins four medals

The 18-year-old took four bronzes in the FIG World Challenge Cup competition in Kazan, Russia, finishing all four apparatus finals in third place.

Israel beats GB to remain unbeaten in EuroBasket prep

"We are excited as this is our first home game and we are hoping that the stands will be full.”

Beersheba beats Bnei Yehuda to claim Super Cup

The southern team's summer heats up.

Beersheba and Bnei Yehuda to battle for Super Cup

Beersheba began last season with a win over Maccabi Haifa in the Super Cup before going on to defend its Premier League title after also claiming the Toto Cup.

Jerusalem brings in American forward Daye

The American forward joins the Israeli champion from Turkish team Galatasaray where he averaged 8.7 points and 3.0 rebounds in 25 Euroleague games last season.

Blatt remaining patient as he waits for another NBA opportunity

While he remains focused on achieving his coaching aspirations, Blatt is still intent on pursuing a career in diplomacy.

Israel's Minenko hoping to build on success in London

Minenko was 35 centimeters away from a place on the podium, with Olga Rypakova of Kazakhstan taking the bronze with a jump of 14.77m.

Israel beats Russia in St. Petersburg

Shawn Dawson led the team with 18 points, with Lior Eliyahu scoring 10.

Minenko carrying Israel’s hopes in triple-jump final

At the 19-mile mark, Tola had made his decisive effort and sped away from the 24-year-old Kenyan but within two miles Kirui had hauled back the lead before surging away immediately and emphatically.

Slovenia’s Maribor standing between Beersheba and group stage

Beersheba wasn’t seeded in the draw and perennial Greek champion Olympiacos and Scottish giant Celtic were among its potential opponents.

Blue-and-white beats Finland in EuroBasket warm-up

He was the team’s top scorer with 16 points in its second win in 48 hours over Romania last Sunday, but didn’t travel to Russia after suffering from groin pain in training.

Israel’s Minenko back in Worlds final

Triple-jumper to go for second straight medal on Monday; Farah delights home fans.

Beersheba awaiting final rival before group stage

Beersheba's early successes means the team will have a full winter schedule in Europe.

Bolt in confident mood ahead of final races

The Jamaican sprinter aims for another 100m world title, while Israeli hopes for a medal rest on triple-jumper Minenko.

Israeli soccer team attacked by Polish skinheads after game

Hapoel Petah Tikva staff members were attacked by skin heads after a game in Poland, the team suspects the attack was planned as the attackers waited until the police left.

Up from the rubble

Three Nepalese men circling the globe on bicycles share their thoughts about the environment, world peace - and Israel.

Leshem loses in ATP Tour debut in Washington

Back in Israel, Leshem will train under Amos Mansdorf.

Maccabi Tel Aviv aims to secure playoff berth

Yellow-and-blue takes leads into 2nd leg vs Panionios, Bnei Yehuda up against it

Rain disrupts Edan Leshem’s first ATP Tour match

20-year-old expresses optimism after losing in two sets to Marcos Baghdatis.

After much success, Israel’s rhythmic gymnastics program flailing

Israel has found itself without any representation in the group events at the upcoming World Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships in Pesaro, Italy.

Israel’s Sela overpowered by Donaldson in US capital

“I felt that if I can play good defense and keep the ball low I would be good,” Sela said. “He was going for many shots and is not really a percentage guy.

Huge opportunity for Beersheba in Bulgaria

Hapoel takes 2-0 advantage into 2nd leg at Ludogorets, targeting group stage for first time ever.

Dudi Sela overpowered by Jared Donaldson in Washington, D.C.

Sela was consistently crushed by Donaldson’s serve, which bailed him out from a would-be mistake-riddled match.

Israel’s EuroBasket roster takes shape

Coach Edelstein needs to whittle down squad to 12 players ahead of European Championship.

Israeli Block grabs muaythai bronze

Israel sent 18 athletes to Wroclaw, its largest-ever delegation, in seven different sports: water skiing, muaythai, ju-jitsu, kickboxing, acrobatic gymnastics, rhythmic gymnastics and dance sports.