Israeli Sports

Israel’s Zoosman sets sights on being drafted by NBA team

In the Euroleague, the 20-year-old swingman played in all 30 regular season games averaging about 14 minutes and scoring three points per game.

Hapoel Jerusalem topples Maccabi Tel Aviv

Host Reds ride strong performance from Amar’e to rally past yellow-and-blue in overtime thriller.

Wrestlers with hearts

Kacy Catanzaro, Ricochet and Dana Warrior invite special needs kids in the ring.

Jerusalem, Tel Aviv experience elimination

Reds knocked out of Champions League hoops by Tenerife, Bnei Yehuda stuns yellow-and-blue in State Cup

Jerusalem pumped for 2nd leg at Tenerife

Ahead of the continental game, Jerusalem topped Ironi Nahariya 103-93 in BSL action in a game that was never that close.

Yellow-and-blue eyes treble after league title

Maccabi Tel Aviv takes on Bnei Yehuda in State Cup semi - Trying to stave off relegation, Beitar draws Sakhnin

Maccabi Tel Aviv clinches championship

If Maccabi Tel Aviv (22 victories, six draws and no losses) wins all of its eight remaining games it will reach 96 points, the most in history.

UK cannabis brand sponsors Israel's rugby team

“We are proud to be working closely to support grass-roots initiatives in an effort to promote the Israel Rugby Union."

Tel Aviv hosts largest LGBTQ sports event in the Middle East

Athletes will take part in various swimming, soccer, basketball, volleyball, same-sex dance, tennis and a running competition.

Hapoel Jerusalem thrilled to keep coach Oded Katash around

With results on the court and a positive vibe throughout the club, Hapoel’s coach garners praise

Jerusalem squeaks past Tenerife in quarterfinals 1st leg

Brown led Jerusalem with 20 points and Feldeine chipped in with 18 points, however the Israeli club has its work cut out for it next week in Spain.

Hapoel Jerusalem tops Ashdod heading into Champions League quarters

Jerusalem coach Oded Katash knows full well that his squad needs to be clicking on all cylinders and he’s aware that the level of competition will be much higher.

Eran Zahavi back in the spotlight for Israel

With 2017 suspension in his rear-view mirror, blue-and-white’s top scorer sets sights on Euro 2020 berth.

Zahavi hat-trick powers Israel past Austria

“Let's see what everyone says now, especially those who felt the national team no longer needed me," said Zahavi after the match.

Israeli Special Olympics athletes return victorious from Dubai

Israel competed in four sports – judo, basketball, swimming and bowling, reaching the podium in each sport. It won 12 medals in swimming, seven in bowling, two in judo and one in basketball.

Blue-and-white squad cautiously optimistic

Heading into Euro 2020 qualifying campaign, Israel stares down attainable yet daunting challenge.

Israel all ready for Euro qualification campaign

Slovenia, Austria visit blue-and-white to kick off 10-game schedule for a berth in Euro 2020.

Holon manhandles Jerusalem to stay atop BSL

Hapoel Jerusalem was playing without Josh Owens, who flew to the United States, and Amar’e Stoudemire, who was nursing a knee injury.

Maccabi Tel Aviv closes in on league title

Bnei Yehuda blanks Mac Haifa, Beersheba edges Netanya in Championship Playoffs • Beitar draws Hapoel Haifa

Golden day for Israel’s Special Olympics delegation in Abu Dhabi

Then came the news of another gold medal for the Israeli delegation, thanks to a pair of bowlers – Aran Bar-Peled and Shoshana Nadav – who came in first place in doubles bowling.

Israel’s Special Olympians off to tremendous start in Dubai

On Saturday, 39-year-old Avital Naveh won a gold medal in the women’s 100-meter individual medley. It was the 2nd medal for Naveh following her bronze in the women’s 100-meter backstroke on Friday.

For the love of sports

Israeli swimmers pose by the pool in Abu Dhabi after arriving this week for the 2019 Special Olympics World Games

Different goals for teams in playoffs

The Israel Premier League heads into the playoff rounds on Saturday after completing a 26-game regular season.

New Israeli Stoudemire powers Jerusalem

On same day as being granted citizenship, former NBA All-Star leads Hapoel into Champions League quarters

A basketball life well lived by Liron Cohen

Israeli icon reflects on her long and winding hoops journey across the world over two decades.