Israeli Sports

Flourishing in Israel, lacrosse continues to spread its wings and fly

The 2019 European Lacrosse Federation Women's Championship took place in Israel last month. The Israeli women's national team won a silver medal.

Mac Haifa poised to challenge Mac TA

The fans may have hoped that their club would have pulled off a miracle, just like the team did back in 1998 but this wasn’t 1998.

Another junior basketball title for Israel

U18 squad claims Division B European crown • Beersheba, Mac TA, Bnei Yehuda in Europa League action

Soccer is more than just a game

It’s a guideline for being a decent human being, President Reuven Rivlin said on Monday at the fifth annual awards ceremony of the Shield of Honor.

Past, present and future with Ed Pinckney

Former Villanova and NBA star visits Israel to help coach next generation of basketball players

Buddy Baseball All-Stars shine bright

“An event like this evening highlights the fact that we are all champions.”

Maccabi T.A. eliminated from Champions League by Cluj

Tel Aviv will now enter the third round of Europa League qualifying and likely face Sudova from Lithuania.

Israel’s golden Block captures fourth straight Muaythai medal at Worlds

“There is no doubt that this [Block] is the greatest Israeli athlete over the past four years."

Israel dominates Lithuania, wins B Pool to advance in Olympic qualifying

The blue-and-white beat Lithuania in the playoff round on Friday and Saturday, winning the first two games in the best-of-three series in Utena, Lithuania, 12-2 and 15-0, respectively.

Gailen, blue-and-white take it step by step

Israel faces Lithuania in best-of-three series in latest challenge to qualify for 2020 Olympics.

Young Israeli hoopsters revel in success

Blue-and-white Under-20s reestablish European supremacy on strength of star Avdija, team work

Med student Andi Murez ready to jump into pool for Israel at Worlds

Murez swam at Stanford University on a scholarship as she continued to hone her skills.

Blue-and-white back in Under-20 semis

All-around attack helps Israel avenge pre-tournament loss to Lithuania, sets up duel with France

Israel largest delegation at Int'l Children’s Games

A 150-member delegation shipped out from Israel to play in the International Children's Games.

Israel cruises into Under-20 quarterfinals

Madar, Avdija & Co. help blue-and-white rout Montenegro, showdown with Lithuania on tap

Avdija, Israel finding form in European U20s

Blue-and-white meets Montenegro in round-of-16 after conquests of Ukraine, Italy following loss to Serbia

Israelis shine on grass, mat, track and water

Soccer clubs kick off qualifying • Judoka Sasson takes gold • Husband, wife qualify for Olympics • Rowers medal

Casspi returning to Maccabi Tel Aviv after 10 years in NBA

During his time at Maccabi Tel Aviv, Casspi won two league championships and one State Cup.

Avdija ready to step up for blue-and-white

Host Israel looks to repeat as U20 European basketball champion with NBA lottery prospect at the helm.

Don’t bet against blue-and-white stepping up to plate in Olympic qualifying

Peter Kurz, President of the Israel Association of Baseball, spoke to The Jerusalem Post about the challenge ahead.

Israel team wins European baseball Olympic qualification tournament

The team beat Greece, Serbia, Bulgaria, Ireland and Russia

Can Zoos reach the top of the mountain?

Maccabi Tel Aviv’s Israeli swingman suits up for Cleveland Cavaliers’ NBA Summer League squad

What’s the plan at Hapoel Jerusalem?

With plenty of personnel decisions looming, Reds need to balance continuity with necessary changes.

Israeli soccer clubs Mac TA, Mac Haifa, Hap BS draw European foes

Continental play will begin for Haifa and Beersheba on July 11, while Maccabi Tel Aviv will begin its qualification round two weeks later.

Beitar Jerusalem fans insist on changing name of latest signing Mohamed

Beitar Jerusalem's hardcore fans wrote a post on social media stating that because Mohamed was a Christian player they would "change his name."