Israeli Sports

Hoopster superstar Dikembe Mutombo inaugurates the Jr. NBA in Israel

Mutombo - the Congolese American retired basketball star today well known for his humanitarian work.

Sfairopoulos comes up short in home Euroleague debut

Maccabi Tel Aviv's European record fell to 1-8 with the loss.

Sfairopoulos brings different coaching style to Maccabi TA

When the yellow-and-blue fell to Gran Canaria on Friday, everyone knew Spahija would be replaced, the only question was with who.

Maccabi TA takes on Anadolu Efes

The yellow-and-blue are coming off a loss to Gran Canaria.

Israel faces Scotland for top spot

A win or a draw at Hampden Park will give the blue-and-white the opportunity to advance to the Euros should they not qualify through the standard qualification tournament which begins in early 2019.

Mac TA, Hapoel Beersheba win

Beitar coach Guy Luzon parts ways with club after match

Gender equality and equal pay - through skateboarding

Jerusalem-based female skaters shake things up and tip the scales in the rhetoric for gender equality

Ten Jewish-American baseball players to immigrate to Israel for Olympics

Among the ten is former Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher Zack Weiss and current pitcher Jonathan Solomon Moscot.

Basketball Preview: Mac TA, Jerusalem, Holon lead the pack

From Nahariya to Eilat, and Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, there are stars galore waiting to entertain you at an arena close to your home.

Mutually beneficial reunion beween Hapoel Jerusalem, Amar’e Stoudemire

“Shalom Jerusalem, I’m coming back!"

Hapoel Jerusalem to host free Sukkot basketball clinic

The Hapoel Jerusalem Basketball Club will be hosting a free basketball clinic on the intermediate days of Sukkot.

Celebrating the sea and marine sports in Tel Aviv

The highlight of the festival was the traditional sail-by.

A testing time for mutual respect, on and off the soccer field

Soccer games between Beitar Jerusalem and Bnei Sakhnin will finally be open to the public again.

The ABC's of Israel’s sports scene over the holiday season

As we head into the Sukkot holiday season, let’s take a look at what’s going on in Israeli sports and ABC fun for the whole family.

Israel’s Linoy Ashram continues to rack up rhythmic gymnastics medals

It’s clear that rhythmic gymnastics in one of the sports that Israel has been able to make a significant mark.

Israel’s Linoy Ashram continues to rack up rhythmic gymnastics medals

The future is certainly bright for Israel when it comes to rhythmic gymnastics and there is definitely a global star on the rise in Linoy Ashram.

Admiring Pakistani-Muslim tennis player Aisam-Ul-Haq Qureshi

“Certain things, even if I want to do, I can’t,” says Qureshi matter of factly and without resentment in his voice, referring to the fact that he will never be able to travel to Israel to play.

Israel suffers 1-0 defeat to Albania in Nations League opener

Israel now essentially faces a must-win mission next month when it hosts Scotland in its second game in Group C1.

Israel kicks off Nations League in Albania

Tough road test in Herzog’s 1st encounter as national team coach • Zahavi to make blue-and-white return.

Plenty of action for Israel teams in both basketball and soccer

Israel’s national Basketball team began training camp this week for its upcoming World Cup qualifiers at home against Georgia.

Israel’s Glushko eliminated in second round

Injury hampers lone Israeli’s chances vs Osaka • Kvitova advances • Serena and Venus to meet early

Glushko reflects on tennis, Israel and her experience on the WTA Tour

JP: Do you have a favorite Israeli singer or group? JG: I like Omer Adam. I like Static and Ben El Tavori

Eran Zahavi returns to Israeli side ahead of UEFA Nations League

The striker quit the national team after a 1-0 loss during World Cup qualification in September 2017, marred when he threw aside the captain's armband.

Israel’s Glushko advances in qualifiers

Sela forced to pull out due to injury

Local soccer season set to kick off campaign

Reigning champion Beersheba looks to make it four in a row, while Maccabi TA, Beitar Jerusalem eye contention.