JPost.com - Allon Sinai Reporter

Mac TA stars the clear cream of the crop

Tue, 21 May 2013 23:04:33 GMT

Beitar’s Rikan the only non- yellow-and-blue or green to make All-Premier League team.

Weintraub, Sela look to crack French Open

Tue, 21 May 2013 22:56:34 GMT

Shahar Pe’er faces dismal prospects in Paris despite automatically qualifying for Grand Slam.

Netanya edges Hap J’lem, takes series the distance

Tue, 21 May 2013 07:13:17 GMT

73-70 Netanya road victory sets up decisive Game 5 in BSL quarterfinal series; Ramel Bradley leads way with 19 points.

Ben-Shimon gets the coaching call at Hap TA

Tue, 21 May 2013 07:06:51 GMT

Merry-go-round continues; Bnei Yehuda shuts out champion Mac TA in final game of season.

Davidovich and Badier bid farewell

Sun, 19 May 2013 00:16:43 GMT

Maccabi Haifa beats Hapoel Tel Aviv 3-2 as D and B cap memorable careers.

Fitting farewell showdown for Davidovich and Badier

Thu, 16 May 2013 23:58:21 GMT

Maccabi Haifa goalkeeper Nir Davidovich, Hapoel Tel Aviv defender Walid Badier make their final appearances before official retirement.

Mac TA hangs on, completes Hapoel sweep

Thu, 16 May 2013 23:51:24 GMT

Mac Haifa also advances unscathed; Netanya stays alive vs Jerusalem; Eilat takes 2-1 lead.

Packed slate with all four series back in action

Thu, 16 May 2013 00:03:11 GMT

Mac TA, Mac Haifa, Hap J’lem all look to sweep as Eilat and Rishon locked in tight duel.

Maccabi TA fights back for sweet derby win

Mon, 13 May 2013 23:46:33 GMT

Yellow-and-blue dominate the second half to beat Hapoel Tel Aviv 4-2 at Bloomfield Stadium.

Haifa and Jerusalem on verge of playoff semis

Mon, 13 May 2013 23:40:48 GMT

One more win will do it for greens and Hapoel while Eilat levels up series with Rishon Lezion.

Yellow-and-blue goes up 2-0 on city rival

Sun, 12 May 2013 23:25:51 GMT

Hap TA’s troubles continue as Maccabi coasts by 13; other three series back in action tonight.

Haifa wraps up 2nd place

Sun, 12 May 2013 00:04:00 GMT

Haifa bounced back in Kiryat Shmona to open a six-point gap over Hapoel Tel Aviv in third place.

Hapoel hoping to tie TA derby series

Sat, 11 May 2013 23:59:37 GMT

Hapoel Tel Aviv will be aiming to level up the quarterfinal playoff series when it hosts Game 2 in Rishon Lezion on Sunday night.

Maccabi TA staves off Hapoel in playoff derby Game 1

Fri, 10 May 2013 00:00:32 GMT

Yellow-and-blue survive scare against brave Reds.

Local Soccer: Ramat-Gan claims cup with upset

Thu, 09 May 2013 05:21:06 GMT

Hapoel Ramat Gan claims second State Cup in club's history with penalty win after extra-time.

Jerusalem tops Netanya in playoff opener

Thu, 09 May 2013 05:12:56 GMT

Hapoel claims 7-point road win over Barak Netanya, which will be looking for a come-back in Game 2 Monday.

Kiryat Shmona, Ramat Gan all set to duel

Tue, 07 May 2013 23:36:58 GMT

Two of country’s less-heralded clubs look to capitalize on trophy chance in State Cup final.

Mac Haifa wrests 2nd seed away from Eilat

Sun, 05 May 2013 23:48:53 GMT

Greens edge Southerners in dramatic regular-season finale; quarterfinal playoffs set to begin.

Haifa and Eilat to battle for No. 2 seed

Sun, 05 May 2013 01:06:09 GMT

The battle for the No. 2 seed will be determined on Sunday in a direct showdown between Hapoel Eilat (17-9) and Maccabi Haifa (16-10).

Netanya relegated from Premier League

Sun, 05 May 2013 00:59:40 GMT

Beersheba’s 3-0 win at Netanya demotes heartbroken Sharon side after eight seasons.

Hap J’lem gets best of Mac TA in overtime thriller

Thu, 02 May 2013 23:31:07 GMT

Jerusalem records just its second win in eight games to wrap up the No. 5 seed and book a meeting with Barak Netanya in the playoffs.

Dramatically decisive weekend in store

Thu, 02 May 2013 23:25:38 GMT

Mac TA’s title a wrap, but six teams – including Beitar – face relegation going into final slate.

A crisis of biblical proportions

Thu, 02 May 2013 16:25:03 GMT

You know a team’s in trouble when its coach turns to the Book of Job to describe the situation.

Juicy relegation race featuring high-profile clubs

Wed, 01 May 2013 00:15:52 GMT

Sinai Says: Six teams will enter their final match of the season in danger of being demoted.

Haifa, Tel Aviv fight to entertaining 2-2 draw

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 05:32:07 GMT

Shorthanded Greens come back from two goals down to secure draw against champions.

Streaking Netanya beats J’lem

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 05:21:26 GMT

Barak Netanya clinches home-court advantage in the BSL quarterfinal playoffs with its fourth straight win.

Eilat pulls off overtime upset of Mac TA

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 22:43:07 GMT

Katash’s club now faces second-place showdown finale with Mac Haifa; Ashkelon going down.

Surging Hapoel Eilat looks to secure second place

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 04:53:54 GMT

Hapoel Eilat faces change to advance in playoffs during Sunday's match against Maccabi Tel Aviv.

Fight against relegation goes down to the wire

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 03:56:07 GMT

Almost half the Premier League league enters final weekend in danger of the drop.

Gerbi wins bronze for Israel at Euros

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 18:40:40 GMT

Yarden Gerbi scales the podium at the Judo European Championships in Budapest for a second straight year.

Israel’s Arshansky snags bronze at Euros

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 00:14:38 GMT

Yarden Gerbi is the biggest name in the delegation after winning the silver medal in the under-63kg competition last year.

Relegation race still hot-and-heavy

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 00:09:08 GMT

The teams fighting against relegation have got just two more matches remaining to secure their survival.

Teams still jockeying for playoff seeding

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 00:01:12 GMT

Netanya nearly has home-court clinched; Gilboa/Galil tops Hap TA; Mac TA rallies past Mac Haifa.

Eilat takes control of destiny at Malha

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 00:33:54 GMT

Katash’s men claim 78-71 victory in J’lem to reamin in 2nd; Holon stay in playoff hunt.

Canadian billionaire has hastened Mac TA's progress

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 23:56:39 GMT

Sinai Says: A single championship is just one step rather than the end goal for Goldhar.

Maccabi Tel Aviv crowned champions at last

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 05:29:28 GMT

Yellow-and-blue clinch first league title since 2003 with 2-0 win over Ramat Hasharon.

No hangover: Shatilov finishes fourth on bar

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 06:53:07 GMT

The 26-year-old Israeli, who won gold medal in the Floor exercise final, improved his score from the High Bar qualifiers.

Mac Haifa’s loss all but secures title for Mac TA

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 06:46:41 GMT

Tel Aviv remained 10 points clear of Haifa, with the Greens having just four more matches to play in the season.

Plenty of excitement all around local gyms

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 06:43:14 GMT

Hap TA sneaks past Ashdod; Hap J’lem back to winning ways; Mac TA edges Rishon.

Mac TA turns focus to BSL homestretch

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 06:07:55 GMT

Eilat hosts Netanya (12-11) on Sunday; the latter is currently in 4th place, which will ensure home-court playoff advantage.

Israeli gymnast wins gold at Euro Championship

Sat, 20 Apr 2013 14:52:45 GMT

Alex Shatilov ties for first place in the floor exercise competition taking place in Moscow; first Israeli to win championship.

Israelis, Danes set to scrum

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 23:34:33 GMT

Israel’s rugby team can all but secure a place in the top two of Division 2B of the European Nations Cup with a win over Denmark.

Relegation battle more intriguing than title fight

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 23:28:56 GMT

Ramat Gan defeated Hapoel Rishon Lezion of the National League 2-1 in Wednesday’s semifinals thanks to Israel Zaguri’s goal.

Riveting back-and-forth battle for second

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 23:23:51 GMT

As leader Mac TA rests, Hap Eilat jumps back into tie with Mac Haifa; Ashdod still alive.

A sporting chance

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 11:01:57 GMT

Almost 9,000 athletes from over 70 countries are expected to take part in the 19th Maccabiah this year, taking place throughout Israel from July 18 to 30.

After Euroleague ouster, questions abound at Mac TA

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 23:49:02 GMT

Analysis: Maccabi Tel Aviv’s preparations for 2013/14 already began in earnest on Wednesday.

Kiryat Shmona, Ramat Gan to meet in final

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 23:42:39 GMT

State Cup semis provide pair of close contests with Mac Haifa, Hap Rishon both falling 2-1.

Mac Haifa flying as State Cup semis set to kick off

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 23:46:01 GMT

Hapoel Ramat Gan remained in the relegation zone after only managing a 0-0 draw with rock-bottom Maccabi Netanya on Saturday.

Mac TA swept out of quarterfinals at home

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 23:40:45 GMT

Real Madrid affirms supremacy over yellow-and-blue with 3rd-straight double-digit triumph.

Maccabi with its season on the line

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 05:02:47 GMT

Yellow-and-blue must defeat Real Madrid at Nokia on Tuesday to avoid Euroleague elimination.

Mac TA in deep trouble after 2nd defeat to Real

Sun, 14 Apr 2013 03:52:49 GMT

Maccabi coach David Blatt insisted that there is still plenty to play for in their Euroleague quarterfinal series.

Status quo at top after goal-fest at Bloomfield

Sun, 14 Apr 2013 03:44:59 GMT

Mac TA remains 10 points clear after 2-2 deadlock with Bnei Yehuda, Haifa draws 2-2 with Hap TA.

Shahar Pe'er into 1st WTA QF since 2012

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 21:45:19 GMT

The 25-year-old Israeli, ranked No. 118 in the world, comfortably beat Craybas (240) to progress to quarterfinal.

Bnei Yehuda next in line for relentless Mac TA

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 21:37:08 GMT

TA will aim to edge ever closer to clinching Premier League title when it visits Bnei Yehuda at Bloomfield Saturday.

Mac Tel Aviv looks to rebound in Game 2

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 21:30:51 GMT

Yellow-and-blue have a point to prove after first-game thrashing at the hands of Real Madrid.

A sporting chance

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 13:37:53 GMT

The Maccabiah Games might not be the most competitive event on the athletic scene, but Maccabi USA president Ron Carner says nothing can compare to the opportunity to represent one’s country as a Jew

Eilat edges J’lem as BSL returns

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 05:28:19 GMT

The Israeli players’ union agreed to end its strike last week after reaching a new deal with the owners.

Israel to play Belgium in Davis Cup

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 05:23:19 GMT

Seen as good draw for Israel that keeps hope alive for remaining in the Davis Cup World Group.

Maccabi TA crushed by Real in game one

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 05:13:04 GMT

Yellow-and-blue outplayed in Madrid in Euroleague quarter-final series opener; Hickman scored just nine points in game.

Maccabi TA ready for Real in quarterfinals

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 04:48:13 GMT

Yellow-and-blue must overcome Madrid’s home-court advantage to advance to the Final Four.

Henoch remembered for impact on sports, humanity

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 04:45:01 GMT

Sinai Says: Despite being German women’s trailblazer, Lilli Henoch was shot and buried in mass grave in woods surrounding Riga, Latvia.

Beitar squanders 2-goal cushion to draw with Acre

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 23:47:03 GMT

Amid electricity shortage, Beitar concedes late goals to extend winless streak to 10 matches; Acre coach praises comeback.

Real Madrid’s star Fernandez ready for Maccabi

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 05:20:46 GMT

Maccabi Tel Aviv will face a star-studded lineup when it comes up against Real Madrid in Game 1 of the Euroleague quarterfinals.

Mac TA in confident mood ahead of Real series

Sun, 07 Apr 2013 05:32:11 GMT

Despite entering the series without home-court advantage, Maccabi is brimming with confidence after advancing to the Top 16.

Maccabi reigns over Hapoel in TA derby

Sun, 07 Apr 2013 05:25:21 GMT

Yellow-and-blue remain 10 points clear at the top with comfortable 2-0 win over Reds.

Pride on the line in Saturday's Tel Aviv derby

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 07:17:40 GMT

Hapoel has got something to prove after being humiliated 4-0 in the most recent derby in February.

Maccabi through to quarters despite loss to Barca

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 07:11:57 GMT

Yellow-and-blue lose 74-71 in Barcelona, but progress thanks to Olympiacos.

Mac TA’s lead back to 10 points

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 01:02:20 GMT

TA wasn’t at its best on Wednesday, but its win never looked in doubt after Dabbur gave it the lead in 44th minute.

Basketball’s back in business

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 00:56:14 GMT

Under the new agreement, every team will be required to play with two Israelis at all times.

Season on the line as Mac TA visits Barca

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 00:42:37 GMT

Yellow-and-blue can clinch 2nd place and home-court in quarters or find itself eliminated.

Maccabi Haifa triumphs, Hapoel TA too

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 04:36:19 GMT

A 0-0 draw at Maccabi Tel Aviv on Saturday meant that the Greens remained 10 points behind the yellow-and-blue.

Sinai Says: BSL strike sucking life out of Israeli hoops

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 04:30:32 GMT

It is hard to argue with the league’s stance that striking in the middle of the season is simply unacceptable.

Beitar draws Ashdod to stretch winless streak to 9

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 00:38:39 GMT

J'lem can draw some encouragement from coming back from 2 goals down to avoid what would have been a 3rd straight loss.

Both sides calling the bluffs as BSL strike drags on

Sun, 31 Mar 2013 03:21:51 GMT

The league insisted throughout Friday and Saturday that the games will go ahead as planned.

Maccabi Tel Aviv maintains comfortable cushion

Sun, 31 Mar 2013 03:15:42 GMT

In showdown of top two local teams, yellow-and-blue holds Mac Haifa to 0-0 draw.

Mac TA, Mac Haifa face off in pivotal 1-2 clash

Fri, 29 Mar 2013 02:45:24 GMT

The yellow-and-blue currently holds a 10-point gap over the Greens, who will surely lose any hope of claiming the league title.

Mac TA tramples Besiktas by 43 points

Fri, 29 Mar 2013 02:39:30 GMT

Sixth-consecutive Top 16 victory for yellow-and-blue puts it in position to advance.

Blue-and-white marches on with confidence

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 00:25:40 GMT

Israel’s national team returned home from Northern Ireland brimming with confidence after claiming a 2-0 win in Belfast.

Mac TA gunning for 6th straight conquest

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 00:21:39 GMT

Yellow-and-blue can smell quarterfinals as it hosts Group F cellar-dweller Besiktas.

El Aynaoui’s trip to Israel signifies sports' power

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:35:12 GMT

Sinai Says: Moroccan tennis star is sending a perfect message of how sports can render meaningless differences of both borders and religions.

BSL gives players a deadline amid strike stalemate

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:25:14 GMT

Week 22 slate of BSL’s regular season not played after league and players union fail to agree on number of foreigners on each team.

Pair of late tallies lift blue-and-white in Belfast

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:17:37 GMT

Even as Portugal wins, Israel remains 2nd in group on goal difference after blanking Northern Ireland.

Israel hopes to stay hot vs Northern Ireland

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 01:11:01 GMT

Gutman & Co. remain focused as Belfast’s cold weather calls Tuesday’s qualifier into doubt.

BSL players’ strike postpones games

Sun, 24 Mar 2013 01:55:35 GMT

The players union announced strike last week, claiming that league is unwilling to down-scale number of foreign players.

Resurgent Mac TA gets 5th-straight win

Sun, 24 Mar 2013 01:50:20 GMT

Maccabi stunned Olympiacos 73-67, improving to a 7-5 record, tied with Olympiacos.

Sela sent packing in Miami; Azarenka withdraws

Sun, 24 Mar 2013 01:37:48 GMT

Sela was outplayed by Serb star Janko Tipsaveric; on the women's side, Azarenka bows out with ankle injury.

Israel denied World Cup qualifying victory

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 16:53:25 GMT

A 93rd-minute equalizer by Portugal denied Israel victory, tying the score at 3-3 for the 2014 World Cup qualifier in Ramat Gan.

Sela sails on in Miami as Pe’er eliminated

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 05:16:24 GMT

Israeli tennis star Sela defeats Australian Marinko Matosevic to set up intriguing meeting with world No. 9 Janko Tipsarevic.

All of a sudden, Mac TA in the middle of dog race

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 05:10:16 GMT

Yellow-and-Blue set to visit Olympiacos in Athens with place in Euroleague quarterfinals completely wide open.

Huge challenge for blue-and-white at home

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 05:03:41 GMT

Gutman has Israel believing it can pull off a shocker against Portgual in fifth World Cup qualifier.

Portuguese pose tremendous test to Israel

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 23:47:11 GMT

Ronaldo & Co. land in the Holy Land for Friday’s crucial World Cup qualifier vs blue-and-white.

Ronaldo and Portugal set to land in Israel

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 05:47:38 GMT

Pivotal World Cup qualifier coming up on Friday for blue-and-white against accomplished foe.

Benayoun may not be what he used to, but benefit undeniable

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 05:42:34 GMT

Sinai Says: Few people question that Benayoun remains one of the country’s best players, albeit an aging one.

Atar ready to return to Maccabi Netanya

Tue, 19 Mar 2013 01:11:48 GMT

After sacking Banin for team’s struggles, Netanya taps former coach for fourth comeback.

Israelis crush Foreigners in All-Star game

Tue, 19 Mar 2013 01:01:32 GMT

Earlier in the day, both rosters spent time with 140 local children, teaching them basketball skills.

Mac Haifa nets winner; Beitar falls to Ramat Gan

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 00:39:27 GMT

A 94th-minute winner by Pylyavskyi ensured Maccabi Haifa maintained its hopes to claim the Premier League championship.

Yellow-and-blue back to BSL winning ways

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 00:36:48 GMT

Maccabi Tel Aviv returned to winning ways in the BSL, snapping a twogame skid with a comfortable 90-71 victory.

Blatt’s boys look to end BSL losing streak

Sun, 17 Mar 2013 00:09:32 GMT

Mac TA's win in Euroleague has further complicated the yellow-and-blue’s situation with three more games to play in the Top 16.

Mac TA makes it 8 straight to increase gap

Sun, 17 Mar 2013 00:03:27 GMT

Yellow-and-blue edge Ramat Hasharon 1-0, Hapoel TA back up to 3rd with win over K8.

Mac TA in driver’s seat as playoffs begin

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 05:31:28 GMT

With league now split, intrigue at both ends as teams battle for title and to avoid relegation.

Fieldwork: Trailblazing in tandem

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 17:52:36 GMT

Blind runner Eitam Israeli and his guide will be setting the pace for two hours for 150 people in the half-marathon.

Another do-or-die for Maccabi with Khimki in town

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:54:13 GMT

The critics weren’t just sharpening their knives, they were already gleefully carving up the supposed corpse.

Even at Teddy, Beitar no match for Mac Haifa

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:51:32 GMT

Jerusalem’s swoon continues, eliminated from State Cup as Greens win 3-0 to coast into semis.

Dora’s dumping highlights Israeli soccer's problem

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 05:13:53 GMT

Sinai Says: It seems that coaches in Israel’s top flight are a club’s most expendable asset.

Hapoel TA eliminated by 2nd-tier Hapoel Rishon

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 05:07:45 GMT

Reds’ quest for 4th-straight cup ends; Ramat Gan and K8 also into semis, Beitar or Mac Haifa next.

Tel Aviv marathon postponed due to hot weather

Tue, 12 Mar 2013 19:58:12 GMT

Temperatures are projected to reach 36 degrees Celsius in Tel Aviv on Friday, prompting Health Ministry warning.

Hap TA builds on momentum

Tue, 12 Mar 2013 03:15:21 GMT

Erez Edelstein’s men toughed out a victory over Holon to improve to 9-11 on the season.

Reds look to salvage season in cup

Tue, 12 Mar 2013 03:04:01 GMT

Local Soccer: The Reds have failed to even score a single goal from open play in their past 729 minutes on field.

Mac TA beaten again in BSL; Haifa holds off J’lem

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 01:42:29 GMT

Yellow-and-blue suffers back-to-back losses in local league for first time in nearly five years.

Mac TA blows Beitar out at Bloomfield

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 01:27:46 GMT

Jerusalem no match for league-leader in 5-0 thrashing; Sakhnin surprisingly sacks Dora.

Tennis: Pe’er ousted in Indian Wells

Sat, 09 Mar 2013 23:59:57 GMT

Shahar Pe’er failed to record her first winning streak in more than a year losing to Klara Zakopalova in the second round.

Mac TA looks to begin crucial week with BSL win

Sat, 09 Mar 2013 23:51:57 GMT

Maccabi Tel Aviv will look to return to winning ways in the BSL when it hosts Barak Netanya at Zisman Arena in Ramat Gan.

Maccabi Haifa remains in the hunt for first

Sat, 09 Mar 2013 23:48:36 GMT

Amasha, Greens beat Netanya 2-1 to boost chances; Ramat Hasharon make playoffs.

Shaky Shahar finally victorious again at Indian Wells

Fri, 08 Mar 2013 03:37:08 GMT

Pe’er claims just her second win of 2013, beating Marina Erakovic 6-3, 6-4 in the first round of prestigious tournament.

Dramatic final slate before league is split

Fri, 08 Mar 2013 03:25:50 GMT

Beitar, Ramat Hasharon, Ashdod all hoping to claim final top-6 spot; Mac TA secure in first.

Mac TA has another huge hurdle in Fenerbahce

Thu, 07 Mar 2013 06:34:28 GMT

The yellow-and-blue has a mountain to climb to finish among the group’s top four and progress to the quarterfinal playoffs.

Israeli women grab two of three podium spots

Thu, 07 Mar 2013 06:28:38 GMT

Ma’ayan Davidovich joins Lee Korzits on the podium at the windsurfing World Championships with bronze medal.

More athletes, nations, categories and events

Thu, 07 Mar 2013 06:22:23 GMT

Maccabi World Union president gushes with anticipation about upcoming summer Games.

After toppling Mac TA, Hap TA’s ceiling keeps rising

Wed, 06 Mar 2013 04:38:08 GMT

Sinai Says: After 9 years, Hapoel finally beat Maccabi Tel Aviv in the derby, realizing the impossible dream.

Israeli windsurfer wins 3rd straight world title

Tue, 05 Mar 2013 22:01:03 GMT

Lee Korzits secures third straight windsurfing world title at World Championships in Buzios, Brazil.

Derby draw costly for Maccabi Haifa

Tue, 05 Mar 2013 06:07:32 GMT

Despite TA’s 6 consecutive wins, Maccabi Haifa remains alive in battle for the championship by winning 12 of its 14 matches prior to the derby.

J’lem falls to Rishon at Malha

Tue, 05 Mar 2013 05:48:35 GMT

Hapoel Jerusalem loses important ground in the battle for the No. 2 seed in the BSL playoffs.

Sadayev scores Beitar’s only goal in ominous draw

Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:16:06 GMT

A win would have propelled the team back up to the coveted sixth place and Beitar looked to be heading to a victory.

David slays Goliath in thrilling TA derby

Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:11:41 GMT

The Reds entered Sunday’s showdown after losing seven of their past nine games, but they stunned Maccabi 69-65 in Rishon Lezion.

Richter claims Euro air rifle gold

Sun, 03 Mar 2013 01:06:40 GMT

“Richter has begun his road to Rio 2016 by winning the Championships and that is a truly impressive accomplishment.”

Hapoel struggling ahead of Tel Aviv derby

Sun, 03 Mar 2013 00:54:03 GMT

Hapoel enters the derby two games ahead of rock-bottom Ironi Ashkelon, its offense scoring a league low 71.9 points a game.

Still no stopping rampant Maccabi TA

Sun, 03 Mar 2013 00:45:24 GMT

Despite cup disappointment, yellow-and-blue increase lead by blanking Sakhnin with a convincing 3-0 win at Doha.

Second chances

Fri, 01 Mar 2013 11:31:48 GMT

Eliran Atar’s transformation from young delinquent to soccer superstar is finally complete.

Yellow-and-blue looks to regroup after cup ouster

Fri, 01 Mar 2013 03:32:45 GMT

Maccabi Tel Aviv seeks to build on its eight-point lead at the top when it visits Bnei Sakhnin.

Maccabi TA wins in Vitoria after late drama

Fri, 01 Mar 2013 03:27:32 GMT

Yellow-and-blue maintain chances of advancing with thrilling 66-62 win in Spain.

Riding for a fall?

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 15:45:32 GMT

While the club and the authorities are finally taking a stand against the anti-Muslim xenophobia among Beitar fans, no one seems to have any answer to the team’s struggles on the field.

Last Euroleague chance for Mac TA against Caja

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 04:15:27 GMT

TA will play 4 of its remaining 6 games away, including extremely tough showdowns at Olympiacos and Barcelona.

Beitar pulls out State Cup win over Mac TA

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 03:52:10 GMT

Jerusalem surprisingly storms into quarterfinals, joined by Mac Haifa and Bnei Sakhnin.

Much ado about a supposedly peace-fueled soccer game

Wed, 27 Feb 2013 05:33:34 GMT

Sinai Says: In the Middle East even what looks to be a harmless initiative somehow ultimately deteriorates into conflict.

Hap TA sneaks by Kfar Saba into quarters

Wed, 27 Feb 2013 05:26:46 GMT

Reds still on track for fourth-straight State Cup title; Ramat Gan, Rishon, K8 all advance.

Local Soccer: Palestinians oppose peace match

Tue, 26 Feb 2013 03:37:21 GMT

Palestinian Football Association chief says atmosphere in region not appropriate for holding friendly match with Barcelona.

Local Tennis: Shahar’s slide continues

Tue, 26 Feb 2013 03:34:35 GMT

Pe’er, who slid out of the top-100 for the first time since 2005, has still got just a single WTA tour win to her name.

J’lem, Haifa keep pace in 2nd-place battle

Tue, 26 Feb 2013 03:32:18 GMT

Jerusalem beat Ironi Ashkelon 76-66 on the road, while Haifa recorded a 95-85 victory over Maccabi Ashdod at Romema Arena.

Mac TA’s BSL streak hits 15 games; Eilat into 2nd place

Mon, 25 Feb 2013 03:35:09 GMT

Tel Aviv began the second half with an 11-2 run (46- 41), but Holon never lost touch, taking a 59-57 advantage early in the fourth period.

Mac Haifa keeps pace by pounding Beitar

Mon, 25 Feb 2013 03:17:56 GMT

Greens remain red-hot, eight points back of leader Mac TA; Jerusalem’s slump continues.

Mac TA extends lead with win over Ramat Hasharon

Sun, 24 Feb 2013 04:33:14 GMT

Atar’s 21st goal gives yellow-and-blue 1-0 victory in 68th minute; set to take championship.

Confident Maccabi TA faces struggling Holon

Sun, 24 Feb 2013 04:27:53 GMT

Maccabi displays best performance of season in 92-61 thrashing of Siena, but has still got plenty of ground to make up in Top 16 Group F.

League-leader Mac TA gunning for 5th straight

Fri, 22 Feb 2013 05:53:06 GMT

Tel Aviv can extend its lead over Maccabi Haifa to 11 points with a victory over Hapoel Ramat Hasharon at Bloomfield.

Finally Mac TA breaks out, crushes Siena

Fri, 22 Feb 2013 05:40:15 GMT

Still mathematically in the picture, yellow-and-blue improves to 3-5 with 31-point rout.

Blatt maintains yellow-and-blue still has hope

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 04:32:58 GMT

Mac TA’s coach sees home showdown with Siena as last chance to turn tide in Top 16.

Sinai: Abuksis, Hap TA get what they deserve

Wed, 20 Feb 2013 04:58:57 GMT

After closely following recent developments at Hapoel, “what goes around comes around” rings truer than ever in my mind.

Tennis: No Israeli representative in world top 100

Tue, 19 Feb 2013 00:43:47 GMT

Following Pe’er’s fall, Israel hasn’t got a men’s or women’s player in the world’s top-100 for the first time since 1998.

Maccabi Haifa back to winning ways in BSL

Tue, 19 Feb 2013 00:38:02 GMT

Maccabi Haifa got its BSL campaign back on track, beating Barak Netanya 79-68 on the road.

Lugassi stunner caps comeback for Mac TA

Tue, 19 Feb 2013 00:35:36 GMT

A stunning Moshe Lugassi goal in stoppage time gave Maccabi Tel Aviv a remarkable 3- 2 victory over Bnei Yehuda.

Hap Eilat blows late lead, falls in OT to Mac TA

Mon, 18 Feb 2013 02:10:23 GMT

Maccabi Tel Aviv made to sweat before extending its BSL winning streak to 14 games, coming back from a late seven-point deficit.

Beitar’s winless streak reaches four games

Mon, 18 Feb 2013 02:05:28 GMT

With 3-0 loss to Hap Haifa, Jerusalem has dropped three, drawn one since bringing in Muslim duo.

Abuksis sent packing after Hap TA stumbles again

Sun, 17 Feb 2013 00:39:42 GMT

Coach pays the price after Abed’s 90th minute equalizer denies Hapoel.

Tapiro back in form as J’lem welcomes Holon

Sun, 17 Feb 2013 00:23:27 GMT

Jerusalem will hope to build on the victory over Herzliya when it hosts Hapoel Holon at Malha Arena .

Hap TA looks to regroup from four-game skid vs K8

Fri, 15 Feb 2013 04:31:20 GMT

Hapoel’s first 4-0 defeat in almost 6 years was also its 4th straight loss in league action and saw it fall 11 points behind league-leader Maccabi.

Mac TA on the brink after falling to Barca

Fri, 15 Feb 2013 04:26:26 GMT

Yellow-and-blue drop to 2-5 in Top 16 following crushing 82-77 home loss.

Blues for the yellow-and-blue?

Thu, 14 Feb 2013 20:28:00 GMT

After going through five coaches in four seasons, Maccabi Tel Aviv seemed to have finally found the leader it had been looking for in David Blatt.

Mac TA in desperation mode as it hosts Barca

Thu, 14 Feb 2013 02:55:51 GMT

Yellow-and-blue needs to pull off upset of group leader to get back into Top 16 contention.

Four Beitar fans detained for arson attack

Thu, 14 Feb 2013 02:14:40 GMT

The fire early last Friday morning caused extensive damage to the offices and destroyed team memorabilia.

Four Beitar fans arrested for arson of team offices

Wed, 13 Feb 2013 13:32:44 GMT

Police say suspects identify as members of La Familia, known for racist chants at soccer matches.

Sinai Says: A changing of the tide in TA soccer power

Wed, 13 Feb 2013 00:08:29 GMT

After years in the shadow of its archrival, Maccabi regained the supreme position that allows it to look down at the Reds and show no mercy.

Mac TA icon Boatwright dies

Wed, 13 Feb 2013 00:01:21 GMT

Boatwright won seven Israeli championships, six State Cups, as well as two European championships, before announcing his retirement in 1981.

Tapiro heroics get Hap J’lem back on track

Mon, 11 Feb 2013 23:44:27 GMT

Jerusalem rebounds from its shocking showing in the State Cup semifinals last week with a dramatic 70-67 BSL victory over Bnei Herzliya.

Derby delight for Maccabi as it crushes Hapoel

Mon, 11 Feb 2013 23:38:54 GMT

Yellow-and-blue outclass Reds for resounding 4-0 win to reopen 8-point gap.

Mac TA cruises in BSL, but Barca looms just ahead

Mon, 11 Feb 2013 04:53:36 GMT

"The game on Thursday against Barca will be of a completely different level," Blatt says after yellow-and-blue thump Hapoel Gilboa/Galil.

Betar, Sakhnin draw under the spotlight

Mon, 11 Feb 2013 04:46:09 GMT

Jerusalem mounts furious comeback as crowd kept under control; TA clubs set for derby.

Mac TA visits Gilboa with one eye on Barca

Sun, 10 Feb 2013 00:34:55 GMT

Maccabi Tel Aviv visits Hapoel Gilboa/Galil in BSL action in a game it could do without.

Police on high alert for Betar vs Sakhnin

Sun, 10 Feb 2013 00:31:13 GMT

Some 400 policemen stand guard at Teddy Stadium to keep the peace at Betar Jerusalem’s potentially volatile showdown.

Israel beats Belarus to finish on a high note

Sat, 09 Feb 2013 22:21:55 GMT

Blue-and-white end Eilat event with win after failing to advance with loss against Poland.

High alert as Betar set to host Sakhnin

Fri, 08 Feb 2013 01:21:21 GMT

After receiving moral support, Betar Jerusalem finally given the help it really needs in its fight against racism.

Tennis: Israel in hole after Fed Cup loss to Romania

Fri, 08 Feb 2013 01:17:59 GMT

Israel’s hopes of climbing out of Fed Cup Europe/Africa Zone Group I suffers a devastating blow in Eilat.

Mac TA overcomes Haifa for 40th cup triumph

Fri, 08 Feb 2013 01:15:40 GMT

Yellow-and-blue pull out tight win after Haifa fought back to lead in 4th quarter.

Mac Haifa aims to reverse trend in Cup final vs Mac TA

Thu, 07 Feb 2013 06:05:34 GMT

Tel Aviv and Haifa have already met twice this season in BSL action, with the former eventually winning both encounters.

Israel wins on stormy day in Eilat

Thu, 07 Feb 2013 05:58:45 GMT

Shahar Pe'er among Israeli winners in victory over Turkey.

Blue-and-white pulls off stoppage-time win

Thu, 07 Feb 2013 05:53:52 GMT

Rafaelov raises Gutman’s group over Finland with 93rd-minute tally in Netanya friendly.

Betar Muslim signings mark positive change

Wed, 06 Feb 2013 05:16:26 GMT

Sinai Says: Whatever the reasoning behind Gaydamak’s decision, it could bring the change Israeli soccer has long yearned for.

Israel hosts Finland friendly prior to Portugal qualifier

Wed, 06 Feb 2013 05:07:47 GMT

“The team that will play against Finland will also play against Portugal, with a few possible minor changes,” Gutman says.

Greens and yellow-and-blue to vie for title

Wed, 06 Feb 2013 05:01:01 GMT

Maccabi Tel Aviv will face Maccabi Haifa will square off in the State Cup final after claiming victories in semifinals.

Blue-and-white takes on Turkey to open

Wed, 06 Feb 2013 04:54:33 GMT

Israel's Fed Cup team, including Shahar Pe’er, Julia Glushko, to complete in Europe/Africa Zone Group I opener in Eilat.

State Cup semis: Mac TA vs. Ashdod, J’lem vs. Haifa

Mon, 04 Feb 2013 22:56:21 GMT

Ashdod has won four of its past five BSL games since losing by 32 points to Maccabi.

Tennis: Israel shut out in France

Mon, 04 Feb 2013 01:11:18 GMT

Israel suffered its first Davis Cup whitewash since 2004 on Sunday after France completed a 5-0 victory over the national team in the first round of the World Group

Local hoops: Mac TA moves into State Cup semis

Mon, 04 Feb 2013 01:02:21 GMT

Eliyahu left the court in tears, hobbling on his right foot with the help of the medical staff after crashing to the floor.

Benado’s Mac Haifa finally loses a game

Mon, 04 Feb 2013 00:59:13 GMT

Hapoel Tel Aviv looks set to complete the signing of Almog Cohen on a loan-deal until the end of the season.

J’lem to face Haifa in cup semis

Sun, 03 Feb 2013 00:30:30 GMT

Jerusalem crashed to a 17- point defeat to Ashdod SC, but it steamrolled Eilat, effectively clinching the win by halftime.

Israel whitewashed by France in first round

Sun, 03 Feb 2013 00:28:14 GMT

French captain Arnaud Clement said he expects Weintraub to end the year in the top-100 and the Israeli was delighted with his showing.

Mac TA opens 8-point gap after late drama

Sun, 03 Feb 2013 00:19:30 GMT

Yellow-and-blue beat Ramat Gan 1-0 thanks to Levy’s late save; Netanya stuns Hap TA.

Mac TA, Betar to face off in State Cup; Reds get Kfar Saba

Fri, 01 Feb 2013 05:25:53 GMT

Before it turns its focus to Kfar Saba, Hap TA will look to revive its Premier League title challenge against Maccabi Netanya.

Ram-less Israel in for a first-round adventure in France

Fri, 01 Feb 2013 05:22:08 GMT

Tennis star fails to recover from the hip injury that has kept him out of action in the past four months.

Just what the doctor ordered: Mac TA rolls

Fri, 01 Feb 2013 05:18:37 GMT

Yellow-and-blue bowls over Besiktas with balanced attack, starting to turn the corner.

Mac TA can’t squander great opportunity for W vs Besiktas

Thu, 31 Jan 2013 06:25:39 GMT

Tel Aviv suffered a heart-wrenching 78-77 defeat to Olympiacos to drop to 1-4 in Group F, missing several chances to clinch the win.

Hap BS takes Reds to extra-time before falling

Thu, 31 Jan 2013 06:19:20 GMT

Shushan keeps Hap TA’s State Cup four-peat chances alive; Ramat Gan, Hap Haifa also in last 16.

Weintraub the linchpin of Israel’s Davis Cup hopes

Wed, 30 Jan 2013 05:44:06 GMT

Sinai Says: It was by default rather than design that Amir Weintraub became the star of Israel’s Davis Cup team.

Pe’er in another poor showing in 1st-round loss

Wed, 30 Jan 2013 05:38:39 GMT

Shahar Pe’er suffers another defeat in the first round of the first round of the Pattaya Open.

No racial fireworks but Betar’s Levy explodes

Wed, 30 Jan 2013 05:34:53 GMT

Jerusalem midfielder nets hat-trick to lift yellow-and-black into State Cup last 16 after tense week.

Racism policed at Betar Jerusalem-Umm al-Fahm match

Wed, 30 Jan 2013 02:46:48 GMT

Despite fears of repeated showing of racism from the Betar stands, the match played out in relatively amiable atmosphere.

Hap J’lem suffers setback with road loss to Ashdod

Tue, 29 Jan 2013 01:26:51 GMT

Just when it seemed Hapoel Jerusalem had finally found the winning formula, the Reds suffered a humbling 95-78 defeat.

FIFA could demand Betar Jerusalem be shut down

Mon, 28 Jan 2013 21:51:10 GMT

IFA chairman says if anti-Muslim bigotry continues, UEFA will demand closure; state cup match to be held at empty stadium.

Mac TA rebounds with win over Haifa

Mon, 28 Jan 2013 15:49:30 GMT

Lior Eliyahu and David Logan had 18 points each for Tel Aviv; Pat Calathes scored 14 points for Haifa

Haifa steamrolls Hap TA to climb to 2nd

Mon, 28 Jan 2013 01:24:50 GMT

While Haifa’s relentless surge is showing no signs of slowing down, Hapoel has lost its way in the past couple of months.

Betar owner Gaydamak will not yield to racist fans

Sun, 27 Jan 2013 20:48:52 GMT

MKs and soccer team owner condemn racism ignited by decision to bring Muslim players to team.

Yellow-and-blue routs Acre

Sun, 27 Jan 2013 02:41:23 GMT

Maccabi Tel Aviv win 4-0 over Hapoel Acre; lose 1-0 at Ashdod SC.

Mac TA hoping to lift spirits against Haifa

Sun, 27 Jan 2013 02:37:05 GMT

Maccabi Tel Aviv to face Maccabi Haifa less than 72 hours after suffering a heart-wrenching 78- 77 defeat to Olympiacos.

Pack chasing down TA clubs

Fri, 25 Jan 2013 03:53:16 GMT

Maccabi can put some pressure on its title rivals with a win over Hapoel Acre at Bloomfield Stadium.

Maccabi TA drops to painful home defeat to Olympiacos

Fri, 25 Jan 2013 00:53:30 GMT

Yellow-and-blue loses 78-77 in Tel Aviv to fall to 1-4 in Euroleague Top 16 Group F, severely damaging its chances of advancing.

Fighting for recognition

Thu, 24 Jan 2013 12:29:02 GMT

Kickboxer Itay Gershon is frustrated at the lack of funding allocated to non-Olympic sports

Hap Haifa needs extra time to capture Toto Cup over BS

Wed, 23 Jan 2013 23:39:06 GMT

Touvarno Pinas scored the only goal of the match in the third minute of extra-time.

Mac TA needs W to get Top 16 campaign back on track

Wed, 23 Jan 2013 23:35:18 GMT

“This is a must-win game for us,” says Maccabi coach David Blatt.

Ram appears healthy for Israel’s Davis Cup duel with France

Wed, 23 Jan 2013 23:29:22 GMT

The 32-year-old injured his hip during Israel’s 3-2 victory over Japan in the World Group playoffs in September and hasn’t played since.

Out of doghouse, Betar’s Eran Levy sheds bad rep

Wed, 23 Jan 2013 00:45:30 GMT

This time, Mac TA shows Rishon who’s boss

Mon, 21 Jan 2013 23:49:56 GMT

Maccabi Tel Aviv avenge loss with 72-49 thrashing.

Betar continues climb by beating Hap TA

Mon, 21 Jan 2013 23:41:34 GMT

Jerusalem denies Reds’ opportunity to go top with ultra-impressive 2-0 road conquest.

Rampant Greens make it 4 wins in a row

Mon, 21 Jan 2013 00:04:42 GMT

Maccabi Haifa closes to within just five points of the Premier League summit, defeating Hapoel Ramat Gan 3-0.

Maccabi Haifa back in 2nd with win over Eilat

Sun, 20 Jan 2013 23:57:35 GMT

Hapoel Jerusalem notches two consecutive wins for the first time in over a month, beating Barak Netanya 79-70 at Malha Arena.

Maccabi TA stumbles on road once more

Sun, 20 Jan 2013 06:32:33 GMT

Ashdod hands league-leader 1-0 loss; Acre and Netanya draw eight-goal thriller.

Coach Blatt upbeat despite painful defeat

Sun, 20 Jan 2013 06:23:19 GMT

“I believe we can qualify,” said Blatt. “We lost a tough battle, but the war isn’t over yet and we will not give up."

Mac TA aims to cure road woes at Ashdod

Fri, 18 Jan 2013 06:52:01 GMT

The yellow-and-blue has won just one of its past five road games, picking up only 14 of a possible 27 points on its travels this season.

Mac TA visits Moscow with eye on getting back to .500

Fri, 18 Jan 2013 06:47:23 GMT

“We are facing a very strong team which has grown to become a dominant force in Europe over recent years,” says Maccabi coach Blatt.

Pe’er, Weintraub both bow out in 2nd round

Fri, 18 Jan 2013 05:50:23 GMT

No Israelis left in singles draw, Erlich still alive in doubles; Federer, Serena march on.

Sinai Says: Greenberg coaches Haifa into spotlight

Tue, 15 Jan 2013 22:59:16 GMT

I couldn’t help but react with cynicism when Greenberg spoke so excitedly about joining Maccabi Haifa.

Israelis make early waves Down Under

Tue, 15 Jan 2013 22:51:06 GMT

Pe’er pulls out three-setter in first round; Weintraub wins for first time in a major; Sela downed by Davydenko.

Pe'er, Weintraub progress while Sela falls

Tue, 15 Jan 2013 17:29:03 GMT

Two of Israel's three representatives advance in Day 2 of the Aussie Open; Sela goes down fighting in first-round exit.

Blatt rests starters as Maccabi TA crushes Ashkelon

Mon, 14 Jan 2013 23:35:43 GMT

Maccabi Tel Aviv makes it 10 BSL wins in a row, cruising to an 80-59 victory over Ironi Ashkelon.

Mac TA steamrolls Beersheba to return to top

Mon, 14 Jan 2013 23:33:23 GMT

Maccabi Tel Aviv returns to top of Premier League standings in resounding fashion, thrashing Hapoel Beersheba 5-0.

Levy inspires Betar to thrilling win over Ramat Gan

Mon, 14 Jan 2013 03:42:35 GMT

Eran Levy and Croatian Dominik Glavina score and lead Betar Jerusalem to defeat Hapoel Ramat Gan 3-2.

J’lem routs Hap TA for sweet revenge

Mon, 14 Jan 2013 03:36:27 GMT

Hapoel J’lem wins 98-83 on the road while Eilat climbs to second after Haifa loss.

Holon edges Ashdod in thriller thanks to Dyson

Sun, 13 Jan 2013 00:43:47 GMT

Hapoel Holon came back from a 20-point second-half deficit to defeat Maccabi Ashdod 107- 103 in overtime.

Hap TA back on top as Mac Haifa wins again

Sun, 13 Jan 2013 00:41:08 GMT

Reds beat Sakhnin 3-0 to leapfrog Mac TA while Haifa triumphs for 7th time in 8 games.

Tennis: Sela, Weintraub advance to Australian Open

Sat, 12 Jan 2013 20:48:52 GMT

Israel has two men in a main draw of a Grand Slam for the first time since 2008.

Mac TA kick-starts Top 16 with win vs Fener

Fri, 11 Jan 2013 04:48:42 GMT

Yellow-and-Blue thrash Turks 91-73 to improve to 1-2, with Roth playing star role.

Israelis barrel through Melbourne qualifying draw

Fri, 11 Jan 2013 04:40:08 GMT

Sela will play Michael Berrer (135) for a place in the main draw, with the German winning their only previous career meeting.

Suddenly relevant Greens host Acre

Fri, 11 Jan 2013 04:37:05 GMT

Greens occupied 13th place out of 14 teams after 9matches, trailing league-leader Maccabi Tel Aviv by 14 points at the time.

Tennis: Sela, Weintraub advance in Aussie Open

Thu, 10 Jan 2013 01:57:09 GMT

Sela will play Igor Kunitsyn (162) for a place in the third and final round of the qualifiers.

Early must-win for Mac TA after 0-2 start

Thu, 10 Jan 2013 01:53:56 GMT

Yellow-and-blue hosts fellow bottom-feeder Fenerbahce hoping for drastic Top 16 improvements.

Sela, Weintraub progress in Melbourne

Wed, 09 Jan 2013 14:45:05 GMT

Israeli tennis players advance to second round of Australian Open qualifiers.

Cavs’ Casspi coy about trade-request report

Tue, 08 Jan 2013 23:02:42 GMT

Israeli forward insists he is happy in Cleveland despite diminishing role and numbers.

Brody, Berkowitz HOF bids a proud moment for Israel

Tue, 08 Jan 2013 22:52:33 GMT

Sinai Says: The two were elated at being named among 13 International nominees for Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame for 2013.

Head of Israel’s Olympic Committee steps down

Tue, 08 Jan 2013 05:23:25 GMT

Zvi Varshaviak will make way for his successor next month, with Igal Carmi and Arye Zaif the early favorites.

Hap Holon, Mac Ashdod get wins

Tue, 08 Jan 2013 04:42:48 GMT

Holon gets first win in over 2 months with surprise victory over hot Maccabi Haifa squad; Ashdod also ends losing streak.

Goalless stalemate frustrates Mac TA, K8

Tue, 08 Jan 2013 04:37:13 GMT

Maccabi Tel Aviv moves two points clear in first place with 0-0 draw up North.

In-form Greens win again to climb to third

Mon, 07 Jan 2013 03:13:41 GMT

Maccabi Haifa continues its surge up the Premier League standings, beating Ashdod SC 4-1 to leapfrog into third place.

Maccabi TA toughs out win at Jerusalem

Mon, 07 Jan 2013 03:11:17 GMT

Yellow-and-blue fight back to claim 79-71 victory in Malha with late run.

Poor Pe’er humbled again

Sun, 06 Jan 2013 01:50:37 GMT

Pe’er, ranked No. 74 in the world, thrashed by a player ranked outside the top-100 for the second time in a row.

Hap J’lem, Maccabi TA ready for Malha showdown

Sun, 06 Jan 2013 01:47:26 GMT

Tel Aviv seeks victory against its arch-rival ahead of crucial Euroleague game versus Fenerbahce Ulker.

Late Damari winner saves Hapoel Tel Aviv

Sun, 06 Jan 2013 01:37:36 GMT

Hapoel beats Ramat Hasharon 1-0 to close on Maccabi TA; Betar edges Acre 3-2.

Betar, Acre meet, both need W

Fri, 04 Jan 2013 00:39:20 GMT

Betar picked up just two points from its first five league matches before recovering to win five of its next seven games.

Tennis: Sela smeared; Pe’er in Sydney

Fri, 04 Jan 2013 00:35:06 GMT

World No. 37 Sabine Lisicki, will have to win three matches just to reach the main draw.

English Soccer: Benayoun back with Blues

Fri, 04 Jan 2013 00:25:19 GMT

Benayoun is expected to speak to his new boss in the next few days as he looks to resolve his future.

Maccabi TA suffers painful setback to Caja

Fri, 04 Jan 2013 00:22:42 GMT

Yellow-and-blue in trouble in Top 16 after falling to 0-2 with 71-70 loss.

Fieldwork: Benado’s benefits

Thu, 03 Jan 2013 11:22:37 GMT

Nobody could have predicted the success of former youth team coach Arik Benado at the helm of Maccabi Haifa.

Telling showdown with Vitoria on deck

Wed, 02 Jan 2013 23:44:56 GMT

Mac TA hosts Caja Laboral in search of both identity and maiden win in Top 16 Euroleague campaign.

Sinai Says: Nimni’s conflict of interest making waves

Tue, 01 Jan 2013 23:31:39 GMT

Former Maccabi Tel Aviv star shouldn't be serving as a professional consultant to players and a media analyst at the same time.

Ashdod SC, Betar Jerusalem play to 1-1 draw

Tue, 01 Jan 2013 03:33:03 GMT

Betar draws its fourth straight Premier League match, only managing a 1-1 tie against Ashdod at Teddy Stadium.

Birenboim bounced out of Rishon Lezion

Tue, 01 Jan 2013 03:30:02 GMT

After three-and-a-half years at Maccabi Rishon Lezion, the BSL’s longest-serving coach Effi Birenboim is fired.

Shahar slinks out early in return to WTA hardcourt

Tue, 01 Jan 2013 03:26:54 GMT

Shahar Pe’er’s first match of new season didn’t bode well for 2013, with the Israeli being thrashed 6-1, 6-3.

Mac TA crushes Herzliya, Haifa remains hot

Mon, 31 Dec 2012 02:21:18 GMT

Yellow-and-blue rebound from Euroleague loss with 28 point rout; Haifa edges Rishon.

Maccabi TA go 4 points clear with defeat of Hap Haifa

Mon, 31 Dec 2012 02:18:00 GMT

The yellow-and-blue made the most of second-placed Hapoel Tel Aviv’s loss at Bnei Yehuda.

Israel soccer world honors Scheffer’s memory

Mon, 31 Dec 2012 02:13:57 GMT

The Israeli soccer world came out in force on Sunday to honor former national team coach Emmanuel Scheffer on his final journey.

Former Israel national coach Sheffer dies at 88

Sun, 30 Dec 2012 11:23:00 GMT

Emanuel Sheffer, the coach that led Israel to its only World Cup final in Mexico passed away; FA chairman hails Sheffer as "greatest of all."

Hapoel Tel Aviv title hopes suffer blow

Sun, 30 Dec 2012 00:56:12 GMT

Hapoel loses 2-1 to Bnei Yehuda, giving Maccabi Tel Aviv chance to go four points clear.

Maccabi TA faces Herzliya after Euroleague loss

Sun, 30 Dec 2012 00:52:50 GMT

Maccabi was second best throughout the 79-69 loss at Montepaschi Siena, dropping to a well-deserved defeat in its Top 16 opener.

Gracious Gershony claims end-of-year award

Fri, 28 Dec 2012 06:08:49 GMT

Gold-medal wheelchair-tennis Paralympian voted as Israel’s Sports Personality of 2012.

Hap TA looking to break out of funk vs Bnei Yehuda

Fri, 28 Dec 2012 05:58:53 GMT

A win will take Hapoel back to the top of the standings for at least 24 hours.

Yellow-and-blue tips off Top 16 at Siena

Wed, 26 Dec 2012 23:02:11 GMT

Despite suffering loss at Siena on November 23, Maccabi still managed 8-2 Group B record to advance to Euroleague Top 16.

It’s time to find out what Mac TA is made of

Wed, 26 Dec 2012 03:28:18 GMT

Sinai Says: Despite the many doubters, coach David Blatt believes his team has what it takes to advance from the Euroleague Top 16.

Hapoel J’lem suffers surprise setback at Gilboa

Tue, 25 Dec 2012 02:18:27 GMT

Hapoel Jerusalem drops back to .500 in the BSL with a frustrating 87-78 loss at Hapoel Gilboa/Galil.

Kiryat Shmona, Haifa settle for dull draw

Tue, 25 Dec 2012 02:14:42 GMT

Goal-less deadlock of little use for either team in Premier League title race.

Yellow-and-blue way too much for Ashdod

Mon, 24 Dec 2012 05:39:24 GMT

Haifa dominates Ashkelon, jumps into 2nd place; Netanya edges Hap TA in wild affair.

Betar, BS keep scoresheet clean; K8 takes on Haifa

Mon, 24 Dec 2012 05:37:15 GMT

Betar could have climbed up to fourth place with a win, but coach Eli Cohen happy to settle for a single point.

Israel’s Oliel nets prestigious Orange Bowl title

Mon, 24 Dec 2012 05:34:56 GMT

Oleil becomes the first Israeli boy to win the most celebrated junior event in the world.

Maccabi TA back on top after Reds stumble

Sun, 23 Dec 2012 03:52:37 GMT

Yellow-and-blue beat Netanya 2-1 while Hapoel Tel Aviv only manages 2-2 at Hapoel Haifa.

Pnini back in training for Mac TA ahead of Ashdod game

Sun, 23 Dec 2012 03:49:07 GMT

After suspension, Guy Pnini is back in training with Maccabi Tel Aviv ahead of Euroleague Top 16 opener.

Local Tennis: Weintraub regains Nat’l title

Sun, 23 Dec 2012 03:45:02 GMT

Amir Weintraub claims his second Israel championship title in three years in an entertaining final at Ramat Hasharon.

Maccabi TA looks to end slump versus Netanya

Fri, 21 Dec 2012 04:52:16 GMT

Maccabi TA ended the derby with Hapoel TA with a 1-0 defeat before falling to Bnei Yehuda by the same score-line.

Pe’er is optimistic after regaining national title

Fri, 21 Dec 2012 04:44:44 GMT

Pe'er beat Glushko 6-3, 5-7, 6-1, averaging last year's lost and gaining confidence ahead of new season.

It’s your call: Who was Israel’s best of 2012?

Fri, 21 Dec 2012 04:36:59 GMT

Finalists for Sports Personality of the Year are Ben-Shimon, Blatt, Gershony, Korzits and Shatilov.

It’s Pe’er and Glushko in final once again

Thu, 20 Dec 2012 00:52:54 GMT

Emotions were running higher than usual at the typically sleepy Israel tennis championships.

Tennis: Big names cruise at national championships

Wed, 19 Dec 2012 03:06:13 GMT

Pe’er, Glushko advance to women’s semis; Sela, Weintraub on course for men’s finals.

Sinai Says: Levy brings tenacity to new ITC role

Wed, 19 Dec 2012 03:02:57 GMT

Harel Levy may not have been the greatest tennis player, but it is hard to think of a player who loved the game more than he did.

Haifa edges Mac TA for 4th straight win

Tue, 18 Dec 2012 05:20:33 GMT

Greens claim 1-0 victory over yellow-and-blue, continue to close in on the summit.

Ashdod toughs out cup upset vs Hapoel Tel Aviv

Tue, 18 Dec 2012 05:13:12 GMT

Moshe Mizrahi hits 7-of-8 three-point attempts to lead Maccabi Ashdod to a surprise 85-80 win over Hapoel Tel Aviv.

After quick goal, Betar draws with Kiryat Shmona

Mon, 17 Dec 2012 04:56:19 GMT

Avi Rikan gave Betar Jerusalem the lead against Ironi Kiryat Shmona after less than two minutes.

Mac TA, Eilat, Haifa, Hap J’lem advance

Mon, 17 Dec 2012 04:51:03 GMT

Local Hoops: Relatively easy night for local favorites in State Cup last-16; Eilat edges Gilboa/Galil.

Maccabi Tel Aviv faces stern test in Top 16

Sun, 16 Dec 2012 02:30:11 GMT

Maccabi clinched regular season Group B on Thursday, improving to 8-2 with a 78-62 win over Alba Berlin at Nokia Arena.

Hapoel Tel Aviv goes top but draws again

Sun, 16 Dec 2012 02:25:23 GMT

Haifa remained rock-bottom, still with just a sole victory, while Netanya failed to take all three points for a sixth straight match.

Hapoel knows it must pick up the pace to contend

Fri, 14 Dec 2012 02:11:00 GMT

There has rarely been a dull moment at Hapoel Tel Aviv this season.

Yellow-and-blue secures group with ease

Fri, 14 Dec 2012 02:08:26 GMT

Maccabi Tel Aviv cruises past Alba Berlin, now looks ahead to new Top 16 round-robin format.

Conquering Berlin will clinch group for Mac TA

Thu, 13 Dec 2012 02:01:54 GMT

With a victory over Alba Berlin, Maccabi Tel Aviv will ensure it advances to the Euroleague Top 16 as the winner of Group B.

Jerusalem sent packing despite victory

Thu, 13 Dec 2012 01:58:21 GMT

Hapoel Jerusalem crashes out of the Eurocup regular season for a third straight year despite beating CEZ Nymburk 82-74.

Jerusalem’s fate hangs on Nymburk clash

Wed, 12 Dec 2012 06:51:05 GMT

Hapoel still has remote chance of advancing to last-16 if it beats Czechs and leapfrogs Kiev.

‘Sheriff’ back in town, working miracles with Betar

Wed, 12 Dec 2012 05:59:31 GMT

Sinai Says: Considering Betar Jerusalem’s situation a few months ago, its start is nothing short of sensational.

Mac TA survives scare in Netanya

Tue, 11 Dec 2012 06:21:53 GMT

Herzliya edges Gilboa; Devin Smith puts on supreme shooting display ensuring win over Netanya.

Mac TA back atop table with Betar draw

Tue, 11 Dec 2012 06:14:30 GMT

After humdrum opening half in Ramat Gan, Atar and Moyal trade tallies for 1-1 final.

Hapoel Tel Aviv held by Acre in 0-0 draw

Mon, 10 Dec 2012 04:51:28 GMT

Tel Aviv almost snatched the three points in stoppage time, only for Acre goalkeeper Dudu Goresh to make two splendid saves.

Hap J’lem gathers momentum with win over Haifa

Mon, 10 Dec 2012 04:45:05 GMT

Hapoel Jerusalem wins 103-92 against Maccabi Haifa; Hapoel Eilat wins 83-73 against Maccabi Ashdod.

In-form Haifa faces test at Hapoel Jerusalem

Sun, 09 Dec 2012 02:48:51 GMT

With 4 straight wins to its name, Maccabi Haifa will be looking to make a real statement when it visits Hapoel Jerusalem.

Mac Haifa continues streak with 3rd straight win

Sun, 09 Dec 2012 02:38:32 GMT

Maccabi Haifa continues its climb up the Premier League standings, beating Maccabi Netanya 1-0 at Kiryat Eliezer Stadium.

Resurgent Mac Haifa hopes for momentum vs Netanya

Fri, 07 Dec 2012 04:43:25 GMT

Haifa fired coach Reuven Atar last month after the team won just one of its first nine matches.

Mac TA moves to brink of clinching group

Fri, 07 Dec 2012 04:37:47 GMT

Yellow-and-blue thrashes Gdynia in Poland thanks to fourth quarter surge.

80 years, 18 Maccabiah Games

Thu, 06 Dec 2012 17:30:01 GMT

Thousands of dreams come true, millions of souls inspired.

Aiming for the top

Thu, 06 Dec 2012 10:26:19 GMT

Succeeding so far with only the smaller clubs he has coached, Oded Katash is still determined to achieve glory with one of the leading teams.

Hap J’lem retains fighting chance by beating Prienai

Thu, 06 Dec 2012 04:50:18 GMT

J'lem improved to 2-3 in Group A, will have to beat CEZ Nymburk in Czech Republic to have chance of progressing to the last-16.

Mac TA turns an eye to clinching group

Thu, 06 Dec 2012 04:45:24 GMT

Maccabi currently leads Euroleague Group B with a 6-2 record, holding the tiebreaker over Unicaja Malaga.

Garcia has yellow-and-blue buzzing again

Thu, 06 Dec 2012 04:34:31 GMT

Lofty expectations remain even with Mac TA back atop standings in Spaniard’s first year.

Sinai Says: Pnini’s comments cross a line

Wed, 05 Dec 2012 05:12:19 GMT

Pnini’s shameful comments cross line between competitiveness and vulgarity.

Hap TA catches Maccabi, still trails on differential

Tue, 04 Dec 2012 02:03:01 GMT

Tamuz, Vermut goals put away Ashdod SC, as Reds net fourth straight victory.

'Nazi' curse prompts suspension of Mac TA captain

Tue, 04 Dec 2012 01:52:16 GMT

Guy Pnini apologetic over outburst against Hapoel TA player, but club still rescinds captaincy, in addition to suspension, fine.

Mac Haifa continues resurgence under Benado

Mon, 03 Dec 2012 00:37:01 GMT

Greens continue revival under new coach Arik Benado, beating Hapoel Haifa 3-0 in the derby at Kiryat Eliezer Stadium.

Hapoel no match for Maccabi in TA tussle

Mon, 03 Dec 2012 00:31:24 GMT

Yellow-and-blue dominate Reds as classic rivalry renewed; Hap J’lem triumphs in Rishon.

Tensions running high ahead of Tel Aviv derby

Sun, 02 Dec 2012 01:38:58 GMT

After more than six years, the Tel Aviv derby is back, as Maccabi TA hosts Hapoel TA at the Nokia Arena.

Mac TA back in first with emphatic triumph

Sun, 02 Dec 2012 01:33:33 GMT

Yellow-and-blue thrash Sakhnin 4-0; Betar clinches dramatic victory at Netanya.

Maccabi TA survives scare to beat Chalon

Fri, 30 Nov 2012 04:49:01 GMT

Yellow-and-blue comes from behind to win 78-73 and improve to a 6-2 record this season.

Yellow-and-blue looks to wrest back lone spot

Fri, 30 Nov 2012 04:45:25 GMT

Despite snapping its two-game losing streak by claiming a memorable 4- 3 victory over Hapoel Ramat Hasharon, Maccabi falls.

Hapoel J'lem faces elimination after loss to Budivelnik

Thu, 29 Nov 2012 06:06:57 GMT

Reds outscored 10-0 in the final two minutes in Ukraine and seem certain to be knocked out in Eurocup regular season yet again.

Ironi Kiryat Shmona bottoms out with loss

Thu, 29 Nov 2012 05:59:24 GMT

K8 loses 2-0 to Spanish side Athletic Bilbao in Europa League action in match postponed due to Operation Pillar of Defense.

Mac TA needs win to keep first-place hopes alive

Thu, 29 Nov 2012 05:55:04 GMT

Maccabi no longer has its fate in its own hands after being leapfrogged by Malaga in Group B of Euroleague.

Israel dealt tough European Championship draw

Thu, 29 Nov 2012 05:42:07 GMT

Host blue-and-white placed in group with England, Italy and Norway.

Earnshaw ready to finally make mark at Mac TA

Tue, 27 Nov 2012 22:45:29 GMT

Sinai Says: Earnshaw’s scoring pedigree is indisputable; he has netted 202 goals in 453 league and cup appearances.

Tamuz triple takes Hap TA into first place

Mon, 26 Nov 2012 23:46:07 GMT

Reds now lead yellow-and-blue on goal-differential; Benado leads Mac Haifa over Betar.

Gilboa/Galil upsets Netanya for maiden triumph

Mon, 26 Nov 2012 23:41:07 GMT

Hapoel Gilboa/Galil claims its 1st victory of BSL season surprising in-form Barak Netanya 83-74 on the road.

Mac TA routs Holon; Eilat moves into second

Mon, 26 Nov 2012 05:22:13 GMT

Maccabi Tel Aviv rebounded from Friday’s Euroleague defeat with a comfortable BSL victory at Hapoel Holon.

Benado named as Greens’ full-time coach

Mon, 26 Nov 2012 05:16:06 GMT

Mac Haifa moves on from Ben-Shimon courting; Kiryat Shmona surprises Bnei Yehuda.

Swimming: Nevo medals again at Europeans

Sun, 25 Nov 2012 03:05:01 GMT

The 25- year-old finished third in the 400m IM, replicating his performance from the championships in Szczecin, Poland last year.

Reeling Mac TA hoping to rebound at Holon

Sun, 25 Nov 2012 02:54:38 GMT

Despite 22 points and 12 rebounds from Shawn James, Maccabi drops to its 2nd straight Euroleague defeat.

Maccabi TA mounts fightback to remain 1st

Sun, 25 Nov 2012 02:47:08 GMT

Yellow-and-blue come back from 1-3 down to beat R. Hasharon 4-3 in 79th minute.

Yellow-and-blue seeks victory at Siena

Fri, 23 Nov 2012 02:10:30 GMT

Mac TA coach Blatt is confident his team will show no lasting effects from its first Euroleague defeat of the season.

Mac TA visits Hasharon for pivotal clash

Fri, 23 Nov 2012 02:05:54 GMT

Maccabi Tel Aviv enters trip to Hapoel Ramat Hasharon looking to avert a full-blown crisis after losing its last two matches.

Hapoel J'lem crushes Kiev to keep hopes alive

Thu, 22 Nov 2012 05:42:44 GMT

Eurocup: Jerusalem essentially clinched win by outscoring Kiev 27- 15 in the second quarter to take a 16-point gap into the break.

Kiryat Shmona-Bilbao match postponed

Thu, 22 Nov 2012 05:39:11 GMT

Rocket fire from Gaza, bus bombing in TA forces UEFA to delay game one week.

Sinai Says: Report on the London Olympic Games

Wed, 21 Nov 2012 05:55:06 GMT

Olympic Committee of Israel report on London Games highlights positives but recommends wholesale changes.

Report on London Games highlights positives

Wed, 21 Nov 2012 00:26:30 GMT

Sinai Says: Report presented to the OCI board showed that 22 of 37 Israeli athletes met goals set out for them ahead of Games.

Hap TA stays hot with convincing win over Gilboa

Tue, 20 Nov 2012 07:50:35 GMT

Games between Ironi Ashkelon and Bnei Herzliya and Maccabi Rishon Lezion and Maccabi Ashdod postponed due to rocket fire.

Maccabi Haifa held 0-0 by Bnei Sahknin

Tue, 20 Nov 2012 07:43:33 GMT

Greens bumble again with Benado on sideline; still trying to pry away Ben-Shimon.

Betar blanks Hap Haifa

Mon, 19 Nov 2012 07:03:53 GMT

Betar Jerusalem climbed to fifth place in the Premier League standings with its fourth win in five matches.

Blue-and-white gifted favorable Eurobasket group

Mon, 19 Nov 2012 07:01:31 GMT

Arik Shivek, Omri Casspi learn who they will face with the national team in next summer's EuroBasket tournament.

Netanya finally falls, loses grip on first place

Mon, 19 Nov 2012 06:55:27 GMT

Mac TA moves atop standings after Eilat triumph; Hap Jerusalem at .500 with win in Holon.

Most BSL games still on as Katash, Eilat host Mac TA

Sat, 17 Nov 2012 23:26:28 GMT

The blue-and-white advanced to its 11th straight EuroBasket tournament after finishing second in its qualifying group.

Hap TA tied atop standings with Maccabi

Sat, 17 Nov 2012 23:20:18 GMT

Hapoel Tel Aviv tied on points with Premier League leader Maccabi on Saturday night with another victory.

Maccabi TA falls to Malaga for Euroleague defeat

Fri, 16 Nov 2012 00:00:56 GMT

Maccabi Tel Aviv will have to wait at least a week before securing its place in the Top 16 after suffering defeat.

Rocket fire forces postponement of matches

Thu, 15 Nov 2012 23:53:04 GMT

Beersheba and Ashdod’s games put off; Tel Aviv clubs highlight Saturday’s action.

Hapoel J’lem’s chances bleak after loss to Nymburk

Thu, 15 Nov 2012 07:53:36 GMT

Hapoel gets its campaign off to the worse possible start, losing 85-72 at BC Prienai of Lithuania, second-best to Nymburk.

Mac TA looks to punch ticket with win over Malaga

Thu, 15 Nov 2012 07:51:20 GMT

Maccabi Tel Aviv can take a significant step towards locking up first place in Euroleague regular season Group B.

Early goal doesn’t stand up for blue-and-white

Thu, 15 Nov 2012 07:48:34 GMT

Israel loses friendly 2-1 against Belarus at Teddy despite Damari score.

Can Tabib be worse than Betar’s current mess?

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 23:05:06 GMT

Sinai Says: You would have thought Eli Tabib would have had enough of local soccer, but he keeps coming back for more.

Israel views Belarus friendly as Portugal prep

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 22:56:54 GMT

Israel is in second place in Group F of the 2014 World Cup qualifier, with seven points from four matches.

Atar sacked as coach of Maccabi Haifa

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 22:49:50 GMT

Franchise’s "favorite son" can’t survive Greens’ horrendous start to season, which saw team win just 1 of 9 Premier League matches.

Casspi gets some playing time as Cavs lose again

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 00:21:34 GMT

Omri’s next chance should arrive when the Cavs play the Brooklyn Nets.

Netanya rallies vs Rishon to remain perfect

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 00:18:16 GMT

Barak Netanya continued its remarkable start to the BSL season on Monday night, beating Maccabi Rishon Lezion 70-62.

Hapoel Jerusalem gains positive momentum

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 00:41:00 GMT

Hapoel Jerusalem steadied the ship slightly thrashing Bnei Herzliya 94-68 for its first road win of the season.

Hapoel notches crucial Tel Aviv derby win

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 00:35:34 GMT

Hapoel Tel Aviv overcame recent form and a dominant Maccabi Tel Aviv to snatch a 1-0 victory in the derby.

Israel celebrates reinstatement of windsurfing

Sun, 11 Nov 2012 00:29:04 GMT

Three of Israel’s seven Olympic medals have come courtesy of its windsurfers.

Hapoel Jerusalem faces tricky test against Herzliya

Sun, 11 Nov 2012 00:26:23 GMT

Bnei Herzliya, Milt Palacio will look to turn up the heat on Hapoel Jerusalem when the teams face off in BSL action.

Atar still under pressure after another setback

Sun, 11 Nov 2012 00:21:37 GMT

Maccabi Haifa only manages 1-1 at Ramat Hasharon; Betar, Sakhnin draw.

Gutman recalls Benayoun ahead of Belarus match

Fri, 09 Nov 2012 04:31:04 GMT

Israel coach Eli Gutman recalls Yossi Benayoun to the national team squad ahead of friendly match against Belarus.

Plzen decimates reeling Hapoel TA

Fri, 09 Nov 2012 04:25:36 GMT

Hapoel Tel Aviv suffers 4-0 defeat in Europa League to Viktoria Plzen of the Czech Republic.

Atar, Mac Haifa still searching for answers

Fri, 09 Nov 2012 04:16:50 GMT

With Ramat Hasharon looming, coach refuses to give up despite sole victory.

Hap TA, K8 both look to climb out of cellar

Thu, 08 Nov 2012 04:25:56 GMT

Both teams hoping to improve their standing, advance to next stage in Europa League.

Unbeaten Mac TA must not overlook trip to Berlin

Thu, 08 Nov 2012 04:20:41 GMT

After thrashing its last two Euroleague opponents, Maccabi Tel Aviv will have to ward off complacency against Alba Berlin.

Hap J’lem back to losing ways in Lithuania

Thu, 08 Nov 2012 04:15:24 GMT

Hapoel Jerusalem gets its Eurocup campaign off to the worse possible start losing 85-72 at BC Prienai of Lithuania.

Ramle’s crisis doesn’t bode well for women’s sports

Wed, 07 Nov 2012 02:41:47 GMT

Sinai Says: As things currently stand, Elitzur Ramle may not have any future at all.

Netanya still perfect; Hapoel TA cruising along

Tue, 06 Nov 2012 07:01:11 GMT

Barak Netanya remains only unbeaten team in BSL with a victory at Ironi Ashkelon.

Maccabi Haifa stumbles to draw

Tue, 06 Nov 2012 06:50:20 GMT

Greens booed off pitch at final whistle; fans cry out for the youth team to play in their place.

Maccabi Netanya opens new stadium with victory

Sun, 04 Nov 2012 23:48:27 GMT

Maccabi Netanya christens its new NIS 240 million stadium with a precious 2-1 victory over Hapoel Tel Aviv.

Hapoel J’lem wins battle of winless squads

Sun, 04 Nov 2012 23:43:03 GMT

Reds crush now 0-4 Ashdod for first victory of the campaign; Mac TA returns to winning ways over Haifa.

In-form Maccabi TA climbs to the top

Sun, 04 Nov 2012 04:32:59 GMT

Yellow-and-blue beats Ramat Gan 3-1 ahead of derby; Betar wins third straight.

Hapoel Jerusalem desperate for win vs Mac Ashdod

Sun, 04 Nov 2012 04:23:12 GMT

To Hapoel’s credit, it suffered tight defeats in all three of its league games so far, losing by an average 5.3 points per game.

Yellow-and-blue still perfect in Euroleague

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 09:45:21 GMT

Balanced attack for Macabbi TA to rebound from local loss with 31-point rout of Gdynia.

Betar hosts Hasharon looking to make it 3 in a row

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 09:40:33 GMT

It may seem long ago now, but it was just last week that Betar Jerusalem found itself at the foot of the Premier League standings.

Pe’er reunites with former coach Giacopelli

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 22:48:57 GMT

Israeli tennis star renews partnership with coach Pablo Giacopelli, aims to bounce back after 2 disappointing years.

Maccabi TA looking to rebound vs Prokom

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 22:42:32 GMT

Maccabi Tel Aviv looks to rebound from its first local loss in 10 months by improving to 4-0 in Euroleague Group B.

Betar, Hapoel Tel Aviv exchange barbs over Tamuz

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 05:25:52 GMT

Controversial sending off of Hapoel’s Tamuz and alleged racist abuse directed at him by Betar fans has both clubs up in arms.

Blatt steps down as coach of Russian nat'l squad

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 05:14:27 GMT

The Maccabi Tel Aviv coach decides to call it a day after his greatest achievement at London 2012.

Sinai Says: Casspi still seeks answers in 4th season

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 05:08:12 GMT

If the early signs are anything to go by, it may well be another rough season for Casspi.

Winless Hapoel Jerusalem falls to Barak Netanya

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 03:41:42 GMT

Hapoel Jerusalem still searching for 1st win of season after dropping to 0-3 in the BSL with 77-74 loss.

Second-half blitz lifts Betar past Hap TA

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 03:37:57 GMT

Two goals in six second half minutes gives Betar Jerusalem a 3-2 victory over Hapoel Tel Aviv.

Tabib adds intrigue to Betar-Hap TA showdown

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 03:43:09 GMT

Israeli soccer preview: The ever-heated showdown between Betar Jerusalem and Hapoel Tel Aviv will be even more fiery than usual.

Mac Rishon ends yellow-and-blue’s streak

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 03:39:27 GMT

Mac TA had won 22 straight matchups against Israeli clubs before falling 81-64.

National rugby team wins on road

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 01:13:52 GMT

Team takes a significant step towards progressing to next stage of the World Cup qualifiers, beating Andorra 26-5.

Hot Hapoel Tel Aviv faces test against Ashkelon

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 01:09:04 GMT

After recording first real upset of season last week, Hapoel Tel Aviv hosts Ironi Ashkelon hoping to build early momentum.

Mac TA looks to stay perfect vs. Chalon-Sur-Saone

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 05:50:34 GMT

Yellow-and-blue comes in as solid favorite in Euroleague matchup against French champion.

Hap TA hosts Plzen in high-stakes showdown

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 05:37:40 GMT

Reds look to keep hopes of advancing alive with win over Czechs; K8 fading fast.

Sinai Says: Satayin scraping his way to success

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 02:22:35 GMT

Haile Satayin may not be the most decorated or gifted athlete in Israel, but it is hard to think of a more remarkable one.

Mac TA blows out Ashkelon

Tue, 23 Oct 2012 00:46:25 GMT

Marcus Dove had 19 points and nine rebounds for Ashkelon, which dropped to its second straight defeat to start the season.

Hap TA, Mac Haifa head in opposite directions

Tue, 23 Oct 2012 00:43:34 GMT

Hapoel Tel Aviv moved back within touching distance of the top of the Premier League standings.

Israeli icon Ze’evi ends illustrious judo career

Tue, 23 Oct 2012 00:39:14 GMT

Four-time European champion announces retirement two months after disappointing first round exit from London Olympics.

Betar notches long-awaited first win of campaign

Mon, 22 Oct 2012 05:20:18 GMT

Team finally claims its first Premier League victory of the season, defeating Bnei Yehuda 2-1 at Bloomfield Stadium.

Hapoel Tel Aviv ends long wait with road win

Mon, 22 Oct 2012 05:16:56 GMT

Reds outlast Hapoel Jerusalem to claim first BSL victory since returning to league.

Ashdod, Mac TA continue winning ways

Sun, 21 Oct 2012 04:57:26 GMT

Ashdod overcomes Kiryat Shmona 2-0 while Maccabi keeps pace with win over Acre.

Rivals Hapoel J'lem and Hapoel TA face off at Malha

Sun, 21 Oct 2012 04:47:29 GMT

J'lem, TA battle relentlessly for questionable honor of trying to break Maccabi TA’s stranglehold over local hoops.

Hickman lifts Maccabi Tel Aviv in the clutch

Fri, 19 Oct 2012 04:34:17 GMT

Lay-up with four seconds to play gives the blue-and-yellow its second Group B win in the Euroleague.

Maccabi Tel Aviv looks to end Acre losing streak

Fri, 19 Oct 2012 04:29:43 GMT

Maccabi Tel Aviv will be hoping to exorcise the ghosts of recent seasons when it visits Hapoel Acre.

Siena in town as Mac TA eyes 2-0 start

Thu, 18 Oct 2012 05:56:33 GMT

Yellow-and-blue will continue to rely on emerging chemistry between newcomers, veterans.

Blue-and-white outclasses Luxembourg at home

Wed, 17 Oct 2012 06:23:39 GMT

Israel claims second win in four days to build confidence ahead of Portugal.

Sinai Says: Ram confident of overcoming injury

Wed, 17 Oct 2012 06:17:35 GMT

Thursday will be one of the most important days in Andy Ram’s career and his tennis racket will be nowhere in sight.

Bnei Herzliya triumphant in raucous overtime bout

Mon, 15 Oct 2012 23:41:10 GMT

Bnei Herzliya overcomes Hapoel Tel Aviv in a 96-88 overtime victory.

Israel looks to keep momentum going at home

Mon, 15 Oct 2012 23:34:53 GMT

Blue-and-white hosts Luxembourg hoping to win its second qualifier in four days.

Hap J’lem can’t catch Mac TA in opener

Mon, 15 Oct 2012 00:06:30 GMT

Reds fight back from large early deficit but fall to yellow-and-blue; Eilat triumphs in return.

Some things change, but basically BSL stays same

Sun, 14 Oct 2012 00:33:51 GMT

Preview: New regulations and league format, everyone will be chasing Maccabi Tel Aviv.

Blue-and-white breaks out in Luxembourg

Sun, 14 Oct 2012 00:24:13 GMT

“We saw a real team effort tonight,” said delighted Israeli coach Eli Gutman.

Tomer Hemed leads Israel to 6-0 win at Luxembourg

Fri, 12 Oct 2012 23:40:43 GMT

Mallorca forward Hemed scores hat trick; Radi, Ben-Basat, Melikson round out rout of World Cup qualifying Group F minnows.

Israel cautiously nervous prior to Luxembourg duel

Fri, 12 Oct 2012 02:38:41 GMT

So desperate is the national team that even the World Cup qualifier at Luxembourg is being regarded as a daunting prospect.

Yellow-and-blue surge by Malaga in opener

Fri, 12 Oct 2012 02:34:09 GMT

Mac TA gets over Euroleague road jinx, overcomes hosts’ fourth-quarter comeback bid.

Mac TA hopes to shake opening road woes

Thu, 11 Oct 2012 05:36:57 GMT

Blatt has yellow-and-blue hungry and focused for early continental tip-off in Malaga.

Blatt ready to lead rebuilt Mac TA into Euroleague

Wed, 10 Oct 2012 04:45:07 GMT

Sinai Says: Maccabi Tel Aviv coach David Blatt has little room for error in the coming campaign.

Gutman stands by his decision to drop Benayoun

Wed, 10 Oct 2012 04:31:32 GMT

Israel coach explains at length his decision to drop captain Yossi Benayoun from the national team’s squad.

Local Hoops: Galil Elyon sends Netanya packing

Wed, 10 Oct 2012 04:25:05 GMT

National League side stuns BSL opponent while Hap J’lem advances with 57-point win.

Hap J’lem opens State Cup early at Hod Hasharon

Tue, 09 Oct 2012 04:33:06 GMT

Local Hoops: Jerusalem’s pre-season performances were erratic at best.

Benayoun among big names dropped

Tue, 09 Oct 2012 04:20:53 GMT

Ben-Haim, Shechter, Sahar also left off squad by Gutman ahead of Luxembourg matches.

Maccabi Tel Aviv hoists 3rd straight Winner Cup

Sun, 07 Oct 2012 03:17:30 GMT

Ashdod opened an early double-digit margin (13-2), but Tel Aviv came right back and after blew the game open in the fourth frame.

Mac TA rebounds to take share of league lead

Sun, 07 Oct 2012 03:14:15 GMT

Garcia’s boys hand Ashdod its 1st loss of the campaign; Haifa nets 1st win.

Maccabi TA punches ticket to preseason final

Fri, 05 Oct 2012 00:22:36 GMT

Maccabi Tel Aviv survived a scare before overcoming Maccabi Haifa to advance to preseason Winner Cup final.

Ashdod hopes to achieve dreams against Maccabi

Fri, 05 Oct 2012 00:15:13 GMT

In its wildest dreams Ashdod SC never imagined it would be entering Saturday’s Premier League with Maccabi TA.

Injury-time heroics nets Hap TA crucial draw

Thu, 04 Oct 2012 23:58:45 GMT

Reds survive lethargic play thanks to Damari goal in 92nd minute; Lyon edges K8.

Healthy Casspi confident of Cav resurgence

Thu, 04 Oct 2012 06:28:36 GMT

After disappointing campaign, Israeli NBA representative optimistic of reestablishing his place as a valuable player.

K8 drops Landau ahead of Lyon encounter

Thu, 04 Oct 2012 06:20:56 GMT

Former player Bachar takes over as coach of local champs; Hap TA visits Academica.

Mac TA and Mac Haifa to clash in semis

Wed, 03 Oct 2012 01:53:10 GMT

Hap Jerusalem, Mac Ashdod round out final four remaining teams in preseason tourney.

Mac Haifa’s Atar burning through his grace period

Wed, 03 Oct 2012 01:49:42 GMT

Sinai Says: It is hard to imagine how Reuven Atar’s tenure as Maccabi Haifa coach could have gotten off to a worse start.

Maccabi TA suffers setback in Beersheba

Tue, 02 Oct 2012 02:36:23 GMT

Hosts hand the yellow-and-blue its first loss of the season with a 3-1 win in Vasermil.

Ashdod makes it 5-for-5 by crushing Netanya

Sun, 30 Sep 2012 04:35:12 GMT

Mac Haifa still without a win after 0-0 at Acre; Betar squanders late leads, draws Hap RG.

Hap TA perfect no more after lethargic loss

Mon, 24 Sep 2012 06:29:19 GMT

Tel Aviv had won its first three matches of the campaign, but it never really showed up against Ramat Hasharon.

Haifa crisis deepens with loss to Ashdod

Sun, 23 Sep 2012 06:38:42 GMT

Greens still winless after four matches, perfect Ashdod tops table.

Maccabi Tel Aviv, Yogev Ohayon reach deal

Sun, 23 Sep 2012 06:31:28 GMT

The saga of the summer in Israeli sport finally ended after Yogev Ohayon signed a new three-year contract.

Atletico blitzes Hapoel TA at Bloomfield

Fri, 21 Sep 2012 04:38:24 GMT

Europa League: Reigning Europa champs shut out reds 3-0 for 14th straight continental win.

Winless Maccabi Haifa looks to right the ship at home

Fri, 21 Sep 2012 04:31:16 GMT

Haifa drops to defeats in its first two games before managing just a 1-1 draw at Hapoel Beersheba.

Israel to face France in daunting Davis Cup draw

Thu, 20 Sep 2012 02:30:45 GMT

Israel has an all but impossible mission in the 1st round of the 2013 Davis Cup World Group after being drawn to visit France.

Hapoel TA looking to punish Atletico Madrid

Thu, 20 Sep 2012 02:27:44 GMT

Atletico visits Bloomfield without Falcao, while K8 opens Europa League at Bilbao.

Sinai Says: Israeli need to help athletes exposed

Wed, 19 Sep 2012 04:03:41 GMT

Tennis star almost called it quits in 2009 after growing fed up with asking his parents for money to sponsor his dream.

Blue-and-white returns to world’s elite 16

Wed, 19 Sep 2012 03:56:45 GMT

Israel awaits Wednesday’s World Group draw after Weintraub’s heroics vs Japan.

Weintraub leads Israel back to tennis World Group

Sun, 16 Sep 2012 19:09:28 GMT

An heroic performance by Amir Weintraub books Israel's return to the Davis Cup World Group after a 2-year absence.

Israel knocking on World Group’s door

Sat, 15 Sep 2012 23:13:49 GMT

A gutsy performance by Andy Ram sees Israel move to within one win of the Davis Cup World Group.

TA clubs move to 3-0; Mac Haifa earns point

Sat, 15 Sep 2012 23:05:11 GMT

Maccabi Tel Aviv, Hapoel Tel Aviv make it three wins out of three in Premier League, Maccabi Haifa picks up first point.

Ashdod strikes early to top Betar 2-1, remain perfect

Fri, 14 Sep 2012 06:52:49 GMT

No one will be entering Matchday 3 under more pressure than Maccabi Haifa, set to visit Hapoel Beersheba.

Israel continues path to Davis Cup elite

Fri, 14 Sep 2012 06:48:07 GMT

Blue-and-white look to end two-year World Group hiatus with win over Japan.

Excuses, lowered expectations all that’s left

Thu, 13 Sep 2012 00:06:15 GMT

No real way to put positive spin on Israel’s pathetic display over first two WCup qualifiers.

Blue-and-white advances to Eurobasket 2013

Wed, 12 Sep 2012 23:57:28 GMT

Despite erratic 6-4 qualifying campaign, national will team be in Slovenia next summer.

Pe’er in need of physical, mental turnaround

Wed, 12 Sep 2012 04:46:32 GMT

Sinai Says: Things have gone so horribly wrong that there are those who have suggested that Shahar might as well just retire.

Israel in deep trouble after two games

Wed, 12 Sep 2012 04:32:54 GMT

Disheartening 4-0 home loss to Russia puts blue-and-white World Cup chances on life support.

Shivek’s squad breathing easy ahead of finale

Mon, 10 Sep 2012 23:20:28 GMT

After all but booking its place at next summer’s European Championships, Israel visits Serbia.

Russians visit suddenly desperate Israel

Mon, 10 Sep 2012 23:16:09 GMT

Blue-and-white can’t afford another early loss in its bid to qualify for World Cup.

Noam Gershony leads proud Paralympians home

Mon, 10 Sep 2012 01:03:28 GMT

Gershony adds another honor to his ever growing list when he carries the Israel flag in the closing ceremony at the Olympics.

Goldhar, Power team up to make dreams come true

Mon, 10 Sep 2012 00:59:00 GMT

Squash legend Jonathon Power puts on a show while raising money for charity in Ra’anana.

Blue-and-white disappoint in draw with Azerbaijan

Sun, 09 Sep 2012 01:17:19 GMT

Coach Eli Gutman remains upbeat regarding the national team’s chances of reaching a first major tournament since 1970.

Israel thrashes Slovakia, secures EuroBasket spot

Sun, 09 Sep 2012 01:13:30 GMT

National team climbs to 2nd place in Group A, leapfrogging Serbia following its surprise 88-81 loss at Estonia.

Noam Gershony wins Israel's first Paralympics gold

Sat, 08 Sep 2012 18:28:11 GMT

Gershony defeats top-ranked American David Wagner 6-3, 6-1 in the Quad wheelchair tennis finals.

No room for error before Serb showdown

Fri, 07 Sep 2012 03:50:16 GMT

Israel hosts Slovakia in its final home game of EuroBasket 2013 qualification, but focus shifts to Serbia.

Gershony double-bagels Weinberg to reach final

Fri, 07 Sep 2012 03:45:04 GMT

Israel is guaranteed at least two tennis medal from the Paralympic Quad wheelchair competitions.

Blue-and-white ready to roll in Azerbaijan

Fri, 07 Sep 2012 03:41:21 GMT

With tough qualification campaign set to kick off, Israel can’t take "easy" opener for granted.

Israel doubles its medal tally

Thu, 06 Sep 2012 00:39:27 GMT

After winning 3 medals at the 2012 Paralympics, Israel doubled its medal tally, claiming two silvers and one bronze.

Israel defeats Iceland to remain in the hunt

Thu, 06 Sep 2012 00:31:13 GMT

Blue-and-white must defeat Slovakia to set up all-important game against Serbia.

Growing pains could be 1st step toward success

Wed, 05 Sep 2012 06:55:49 GMT

Sinai Says: Israel’s stars are only now entering their prime and the next few years could be golden ones for the national team.

Israelis to duel in tennis semis at Paralympics

Wed, 05 Sep 2012 06:50:44 GMT

Noam Gershony and Shraga Weinberg book showdown against each other, guaranteeing Israeli medal.

Seesaw campaign has Israel in precarious spot

Wed, 05 Sep 2012 06:44:11 GMT

With three qualification games left, blue-and-white faces complicated path to advancement.

Benayoun boasts of blue-and-white’s ability

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 23:23:43 GMT

Israel’s captain confident as Gutman’s squad prepares for tough World Cup qualification.

Mac TA off to perfect start; Shirazi sidelined

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 23:17:54 GMT

Maccabi joined Ironi Kiryat Shmona, Ashdod SC and Hapoel Tel Aviv with two wins out of two.

Gutman unveils 2014 squad

Sun, 02 Sep 2012 23:30:33 GMT

Israel coach Eli Gutman announced his 24-man squad for the blue-and-white’s upcoming 2014 World Cup qualifiers.

Hapoel TA stays perfect

Sun, 02 Sep 2012 23:25:32 GMT

Hapoel Tel Aviv made it two wins out of two in the Premier League, comfortably beating Hapoel Haifa 2-0.

Israel pounds Estonia to keep dreams alive

Sun, 02 Sep 2012 23:20:25 GMT

Blue-and-white avenge embarrassing home loss, led by Casspi’s 26, to retake 3rd place.

Pe’er done for the year, Sela wins in Bangkok

Sun, 02 Sep 2012 23:09:42 GMT

Shahar Pe’er has played her last match of 2012, revealing that she has been suffering from an injury since January.

Benayoun joins West Ham

Sun, 02 Sep 2012 04:23:09 GMT

Yossi Benayoun joined West Ham United on a one-year loan deal from Chelsea, returning to the Hammers.

Hapoel TA nets good draw, K8 looks for new magic

Sun, 02 Sep 2012 04:19:34 GMT

Reds effectively book their place in group stage of European competition with 3-1 win in Luxembourg,

Pezaro, Mamistvalov medal for Israel

Sun, 02 Sep 2012 04:16:45 GMT

Paralympic London Games sees Israeli success in 200-meter freestyle S5 class, 200m free S2.

Blue-and-white in Estonia: win-or-go-home situation

Sun, 02 Sep 2012 04:14:12 GMT

Israel’s EuroBasket 2013 qualifying campaign reaches the point of no return when the national team visits Estonia in Tallinn.

Maccabi Haifa gets off to worrying start

Sun, 02 Sep 2012 04:10:48 GMT

Atar’s boys fall to K8 at home for second defeat; Ashdod beats Bnei Sakhnin, top table.

Pezaro wins 1st Israeli medal at Paralympics

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 05:14:31 GMT

First day of London Games sees Israeli success as 25-year-old claims bronze in the 50-meter freestyle S5 class final.

Mac Haifa, K8 both set for early-season test

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 04:58:13 GMT

The pressure is already on Reuven Atar’s men after their defeat to Maccabi Tel Aviv.

Blue-and-white can’t close out Montenegro

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 04:46:59 GMT

Casspi & Co. cough up late lead at home, Israel now up against qualification wall.

Red-hot Israel faces another must-win at Nokia

Wed, 29 Aug 2012 22:58:22 GMT

Blue-and-white looks to keep streak going against undefeated Montenegro.

Sinai Says: Salman blazes path for Arab coaches

Wed, 29 Aug 2012 04:05:44 GMT

Whether you consider it a coincidence or blatant racism, or perhaps something in between, the facts are simple.

Pe’er continues tailspin with loss at US Open

Wed, 29 Aug 2012 03:59:46 GMT

Just when you think Shahar Pe’er has hit rock bottom, she finds a way to plummet to a new low.

Israel tops Serbs to inch closer to redemption

Wed, 29 Aug 2012 03:33:10 GMT

Casspi leads blue-and-white to third-straight victory after disappointing start to EuroBasket 2013 campaign.

Israel hopes for medals as Paralympics get started

Tue, 28 Aug 2012 22:51:26 GMT

Swimmer Inbal Pezaro leads confident delegation to London, hungry to surpass 6 medals it won in Beijing.

Yellow-and-blue overcomes Greens to open

Tue, 28 Aug 2012 06:17:19 GMT

Dabbur’s double the difference as Cruyff’s Mac TA earns 2-1 victory over Mac Haifa.

K8 down but not yet out facing 2-0 deficit to BATE

Tue, 28 Aug 2012 06:13:05 GMT

Kiryat Shmona is guaranteed a place in the Europa League group stage even if it falls to BATE.

Crunch-time for blue-and-white vs Serbia

Tue, 28 Aug 2012 06:08:16 GMT

Israel has rebounded with road wins over weak Iceland and Slovakia, but its true test is against Group A's two strongest teams.

Mac TA captain Burstein hangs up his sneakers

Tue, 28 Aug 2012 06:00:23 GMT

Local Hoops: Tal Burstein announces his retirement from basketball after an illustrious career at Maccabi Tel Aviv.

Reds score late to get started on right foot

Sun, 26 Aug 2012 23:43:17 GMT

Ben-Haim comes to rescue for Hapoel Tel Aviv with 63rd-minute winner in Ramat Gan

US Open: Glushko to face Wickmayer in 1st round

Sun, 26 Aug 2012 04:15:44 GMT

22-year-old Israeli, ranked 163rd in world, gets through three rounds of qualifying to make it to main draw.

Nat'l team back home, next up Serbia, Montenegro

Sun, 26 Aug 2012 04:06:45 GMT

Basketball team returns from Slovakia after improving record to 2-2 in EuroBasket 2013 qualification.

K8 requires late winner to beat Betar

Sun, 26 Aug 2012 03:56:03 GMT

Hasarma’s stoppage time goal gives defending champion all three points in season opener.

Hapoel TA bombards F91 Dudelange in first leg

Thu, 23 Aug 2012 23:26:01 GMT

Reds effectively book their place in group stage of European competition with 3-1 win in Luxembourg,

Israel’s qualifying campaign continues in Slovakia

Thu, 23 Aug 2012 23:21:12 GMT

Israel visits Slovakia expecting to improve to 2-2 in Group A of EuroBasket 2013 qualification.

Soccer season dawns with scintillating storylines

Thu, 23 Aug 2012 23:09:20 GMT

A look at the 14 soccer teams that will be battling it out for glory over the next nine months.

Hapoel favored to advance in Europa League

Thu, 23 Aug 2012 00:42:11 GMT

Reds can take a significant step towards another extended continental campaign when it visits Luxembourg.

Israel gains momentum in Iceland for Eurobasket

Thu, 23 Aug 2012 00:40:01 GMT

Israel arrived in Slovakia on Wednesday in an upbeat mood after finally claiming its first win of EuroBasket 2013 qualification.

Kiryat Shmona in deep hole after 2-0 loss to BATE

Thu, 23 Aug 2012 00:34:36 GMT

Israeli champion will need to record a stunning turnaround to advance to the showcase competition of European soccer.

Loquacious Landau looking to silence doubters

Tue, 21 Aug 2012 23:23:32 GMT

Sinai Says: Landau's grandma used to tell him “even if you may never reach the moon, you should never stop dreaming about it”.

Kiryat Shmona shoots for glory and riches

Tue, 21 Aug 2012 23:15:39 GMT

Israel league champs can secure 5.1 million euros with progression to group stage.

Pe’er heads to US Open hoping to break out of funk

Tue, 21 Aug 2012 23:08:29 GMT

Tennis: Two Israelis who will be hoping to be part of the main draw for the first time in their careers.

Israel looks to shed selfish ways to rebound

Mon, 20 Aug 2012 22:44:52 GMT

Finger-pointing mars blue-and-white’s preparation for crucial qualifier at Iceland.

Gaydamak reaches agreement with fans

Mon, 20 Aug 2012 22:37:29 GMT

Supporters will transfer funds collected from fans, will be given three of nine places on the club’s directorate.

Defeat complicates Israel's EuroBasket hopes

Sun, 19 Aug 2012 03:56:54 GMT

Blue-and-white suffers a hefty blow in devastating 88-86 overtime loss to Estonia, despite hot-handed start by Casspi.

Israel looks to bounce back against Estonia

Fri, 17 Aug 2012 05:52:41 GMT

Team seemed set for perfect start to 10-game qualifying campaign when it held 8-point gap over Montenegro in 4th period.

Field Work: Aiming high

Thu, 16 Aug 2012 14:38:55 GMT

Brad Greenberg, a former NBA assistant coach and former NCAA head coach, says he has ‘high expectations’ for turning around the record of the Maccabi Haifa basketball team.

Israel draws with Hungary in final tune-up

Thu, 16 Aug 2012 05:42:47 GMT

Israel failed to muster a response until Hemed came on for Itay Shechter.

Flat finish costs Israel dearly in Montenegro

Thu, 16 Aug 2012 05:27:17 GMT

Blue-and-white hand over first game of Euro competition to rival host.

Gutman hopes for friendlier result in final tune-up

Wed, 15 Aug 2012 07:02:06 GMT

After losing all 3 friendly matches, Israel hopes for confidence boosting performance when it faces Hungary.

Israel looks for strong start to Euro campaign

Wed, 15 Aug 2012 06:58:35 GMT

Blue-and-white visit Montenegro to begin quest for 11th straight European Championships.

Olympics: Rhythmic gymnastics team finishes 8th

Mon, 13 Aug 2012 06:42:46 GMT

Zemiro disappoints in marathon finishing 81st out of the 85 runners to complete the race.

London Diary: Nostalgia grows as Games end

Mon, 13 Aug 2012 02:18:07 GMT

For 17 days the Olympics thrilled and frustrated, enchanted and exasperated.

Israeli coach slam dunks Olympic medal for Russia

Sun, 12 Aug 2012 16:35:08 GMT

David Blatt guides Russian basketball team to victory over Argentina; Boston-born Israeli "never believed it would happen."

London Diary: Israel needs to invest more in sports

Sun, 12 Aug 2012 03:59:37 GMT

At the end of the day, it all comes down to a question of priorities.

Rivkin takes 7th in Olympic rhythmic gymnastics

Sat, 11 Aug 2012 18:33:07 GMT

Israeli gymnast Neta Rivkin performs well with clubs and ribbon; gymnastics team impresses to reach final round.

Rivkin, rhythmic gymnasts reach Olympics finals

Fri, 10 Aug 2012 17:10:34 GMT

Israeli gymnast Neta Rivkin performs well with clubs and ribbon; gymnastics team impresses to reach final round.

London Diary: Israeli could lead Russia to medal

Fri, 10 Aug 2012 05:20:00 GMT

The only Israeli with a realistic hope of returning home with a medal isn’t even part of the country’s delegation.

Rivkin, rhythmic gymnasts perform well

Fri, 10 Aug 2012 04:55:52 GMT

Israelis still have chance to advance after ending the first day of qualification in eighth place with a score of 26.500.

London Diary: Meeting a medalist on the Tube

Thu, 09 Aug 2012 05:54:59 GMT

The most fascinating 15 minutes I have ever experienced on the tube were with Qatari Olympic medalists.

K8 draws Borisov in CL playoffs

Thu, 09 Aug 2012 05:33:47 GMT

Ironi Kiryat Shmona officially booked its place in the Champions League playoffs.

Rivkin, gymnasts to perform; Cohen/Bouskila out

Thu, 09 Aug 2012 05:29:41 GMT

Israel’s representatives in the rhythmic gymnastics competitions look to bring a little cheer to a despondent delegation.

London Diary: Where do we go from here?

Wed, 08 Aug 2012 06:45:32 GMT

Matters look bleak now, but they will seem far worse should Israel fail to medal again in 4 years time.

Windsurfer Korzits blows off the podium

Tue, 07 Aug 2012 19:26:41 GMT

Nightmarish 9th in decisive medal race leaves last Israeli hope with 6th-place finish.

Bolt makes us marvel at the joy of the unbelievable

Tue, 07 Aug 2012 05:51:26 GMT

Allon Sinai's London Diary: You can’t help but smile at the sight of Usain Bolt running. Well, at least I can’t.

Big-wigs attend event in memory of Munich 11

Tue, 07 Aug 2012 05:43:30 GMT

Ceremony features candle lighting in memory of 11 Israeli coaches, athletes murdered at Games in Germany 40 years ago.

Olympics: It all comes down to this for Korzits

Tue, 07 Aug 2012 05:30:17 GMT

Israeli windsurfer confident entering medal race in second place; Gloushkov and Yoffe place 17th.

Sinai's London Diary: Performing with pressure

Mon, 06 Aug 2012 05:18:52 GMT

Alex Shatilov became the latest of Israel’s medal hopefuls to feel the pangs of frustration.

Israel's medal hopes slashed as Shatilov comes 6th

Sun, 05 Aug 2012 19:48:24 GMT

Alex Shatilov's midway mistake in gymnastics floor final costs dearly; windsurfer Korzits' medal hopes still alive.

London Diary: Dreaming of a gymnastics medal

Sun, 05 Aug 2012 03:57:44 GMT

A medal for gymnast Shatilov will be the 8th in Israel’s history, but in many ways, it will also be a first.

Ze’evi, Toumarkin in delicate passing of guard

Fri, 03 Aug 2012 00:31:48 GMT

Every career has to end at some stage, but while one athlete declines, another blossoms, as was clearly evident at Olympics.

Judoka Ze'evi lasts just 43 seconds in Olympics

Thu, 02 Aug 2012 22:38:08 GMT

35-year-old Ze'evi enteres 2012 Games with high hopes but falls to German Dimitri Peters in the 1st minute of the 1st round.

Toumarkin redeems disappointing Olympics day

Thu, 02 Aug 2012 22:26:27 GMT

20-year-old records best ever result for an Israeli swimmer; judoka Ze'evi, tennis stars Ram/Erlich bow out of competition.

Israeli Olympic athletes fall in judo, tennis

Thu, 02 Aug 2012 15:17:59 GMT

"I never thought my Olympic career would end like this," says Ze'evi; Ram/Erlich lose against US brothers in tennis.

Field Work: Finding the right pitch

Thu, 02 Aug 2012 11:37:11 GMT

Midfielder Diana Redman is engaged in a constant struggle for recognition – from men on the soccer field, for Israeli sportspeople from teams abroad and, most of all, from her own league.

London Diary: The privilege of following Phelps

Thu, 02 Aug 2012 06:51:38 GMT

Tuesday’s loss reminds us Phelps is in fact human and what a privilege it has been to follow his career.

K8 routs Neftci 4-0 in first leg

Thu, 02 Aug 2012 06:42:33 GMT

Barring a disaster, the Israeli champion will secure its progress on the road next week after a commanding performance.

Shatilov finishes 12th in all-around; Uchimura, gold

Thu, 02 Aug 2012 06:33:17 GMT

Alex Shatilov makes Israeli sports history, confident of winning Israels first ever gymnastics medal

Great day for blue-and-white at London Olympics

Wed, 01 Aug 2012 21:11:12 GMT

Ram/Erlich oust Federer/Wawrinka; Toumarkin reaches final of 200 Back; windsurfer Korzits in 2nd place.

Olympics: Toumarkin, Nevo advance in swimming

Wed, 01 Aug 2012 10:45:11 GMT

Israel keeps its eyes on women's windsurfing Lee Korzits, in second place, while Zubari hovers in 10th in men's.

London Diary: A golden opportunity squandered

Wed, 01 Aug 2012 05:50:09 GMT

This was supposed to be Alice Schlesinger's day. This was her chance. But it simply wasn’t to be.

Kiryat Shmona on quest to extend European campaign

Wed, 01 Aug 2012 04:12:29 GMT

Kiryat Shmona is already guaranteed a place in the Europa League playoffs even if it falls to Neftci Baku.

Korzits sparkles, Schlesinger stumbles

Tue, 31 Jul 2012 18:45:14 GMT

Israeli world champion windsurfer sits 2nd overall after two races; Shatilov set for final.

Olympics: Israel's Schlesinger loses in Judo repechage

Tue, 31 Jul 2012 17:14:36 GMT

Judoka misses out on medal opportunity; Korzits begins participation in 8-day long women’s windsurfing competition.

Israel's Schlesinger advances to Judo quarterfinal

Tue, 31 Jul 2012 13:52:15 GMT

In Olympic action, Lee Korzits begins participation in 8-day long women’s windsurfing competition.

London Diary: For Alice Schlesinger the time is now

Tue, 31 Jul 2012 00:46:11 GMT

Four years for a split second. At the end of the day that is what it is all about in many Olympic sports.

Israel’s great gold hopes kick off on Day 4

Tue, 31 Jul 2012 00:35:40 GMT

Lee Korzits begins participation in 8-day long women’s windsurfing competition, Alice Schlesinger to participate in women’s judo.

London Diary: Different scenery, same result

Mon, 30 Jul 2012 03:25:07 GMT

However, there are some things that never change. To name two: the rain and Shahar Pe’er being knocked out in the first round.

Long days, quick exits for Israeli Olympians

Sun, 29 Jul 2012 17:55:53 GMT

Pe’er dispatched by world No. 3 Sharapova 6-2, 6-0; Gymnast Maksiuta falls three times.

Israel looks to keep strong Judo legacy going

Sun, 29 Jul 2012 05:42:45 GMT

London Diary: The present judokas have a chance to emulate their predecessors over the next 5 days at London Olympics.

Bnei Yehuda advances; not Netanya

Thu, 26 Jul 2012 22:22:34 GMT

Bnei Yehuda cruises into the 3rd qualifying round of the Europa League with a 1-0 win in Armenia over FC Shirak.

London Diary: It’s great to be back at the Games

Thu, 26 Jul 2012 22:17:57 GMT

The Olympics are about enjoying the remarkable stories only possible in sports, and that is the spirit of London 2012.

On your marks, get set...Go Israel, go!

Thu, 26 Jul 2012 22:10:52 GMT

London Olympics set to kick off with Opening Ceremony and action-packed weekend.

Israeli pride grows as flag raised in village

Thu, 26 Jul 2012 04:58:38 GMT

Excited athletes and officials attend sunny ceremony to hoist the blue-and-white.

Kiryat Shmona overturns deficit to advance

Wed, 25 Jul 2012 05:52:21 GMT

Home, sweet home for Israeli champs as 2-0 triumph in Haifa eliminates Zilina.

Introducing Israel’s Olympians: Tommy Arshansky

Wed, 25 Jul 2012 05:27:13 GMT

Judo – Men’s under-60kg; 20-year-old becomes the 38th and final athlete to be added to the Israeli delegation.

Iran reverts to boycott of Israel's Olympians

Tue, 24 Jul 2012 21:42:06 GMT

Tehran reverses itself a day after senior Iranian sporting official declared that his delegation will compete against any country.

Introducing Israel's Olympians: Shahar Zubari

Tue, 24 Jul 2012 01:04:42 GMT

Israel’s only medalist at the last Olympics, Zubari required a dramatic comeback to book his place at the 2012 Games.

Kiryat Shmona faces uphill battle in 2nd leg

Tue, 24 Jul 2012 00:48:38 GMT

Landau’s boys face Zilina at home in effort to keep Champions League hopes alive.

Introducing Israel’s Olympians: Misha Zilberman

Sun, 22 Jul 2012 23:50:18 GMT

The 23-year-old will be one of 40 singles players to compete in London and will be adding another illustrious chapter to his family’s history.

Israel's Olympic timeline

Sun, 22 Jul 2012 12:34:19 GMT

With high hopes, Israeli athletes head to London for the 2012 Olympic games. Ruth Eglash and Allon Sinai look back over the high and low points of Israel' Olympic participation.

Introducing Israel's Olympians: Zohar Zemiro

Sun, 22 Jul 2012 01:12:07 GMT

Zemiro was first to book his place at 2012 Games, but seemed destined to miss out on London Olympics after failing a drug test.

K8 seeks to overturn first-leg deficit at home

Sun, 22 Jul 2012 00:50:46 GMT

Kiryat Shmona more than held its own in the first leg of the second qualifying round in Slovakia.

Introducing Israel’s Olympians: Arik Ze'evi

Fri, 20 Jul 2012 08:45:05 GMT

Ze’evi will become just the third Israeli to participate in four Olympics and he has made no secret of his plan to retire after.

Introducing Israel’s Olympians: Yakov Toumarkin

Thu, 19 Jul 2012 07:34:41 GMT

100m and 200m backstroke swimmer has broken through in a stunning manner in the past year.

Introducing Israel’s Olympians: Alex Shatilov

Wed, 18 Jul 2012 06:17:48 GMT

Gymnastics – Individual All-Around: Measuring at 1.83-meters, Shatilov towers above almost all of his competitors.

Introducing Israel’s Olympians: Bar-Or

Tue, 17 Jul 2012 00:02:04 GMT

Nimrod Shapira Bar-Or smashed the Israeli record in both the 100m and 200m Freestyle swimming.

Introducing Israel’s Olympians: Jillian Schwartz

Mon, 16 Jul 2012 06:05:02 GMT

Athletics – Women’s Pole Vault; Schwartz will be Israel’s only representative in the athletics field events in London.

Introducing Israel’s Olympians: Alice Schlesinger

Sun, 15 Jul 2012 01:33:31 GMT

Competing in Judo for women’s under-63kg, Schlesinger hopes to be the first Israeli woman to win an Olympic medal in 20 years.

Introducing Israel’s Olympians: Donald Sanford

Thu, 12 Jul 2012 23:22:18 GMT

It was only this past March that Donald Sanford was finally given the IAAF’s approval to represent Israel.

Introducing Israel's Olympians: Neta Rivkin

Thu, 12 Jul 2012 00:01:13 GMT

Rhythmic Gymnastics – Individual All-Around.

Introducing Israel’s Olympians: Sergey Richter

Tue, 10 Jul 2012 23:29:30 GMT

Shooting – Men’s 10m air rifle and 50m rifle prone.

Introducing Israel's Olympians: R. Gymnastics

Tue, 10 Jul 2012 05:44:33 GMT

None of Zakaluzny, Zholkovsky, Koshel, Palatchy, Buzovski, Shults part of side that finished in 6th place in Beijing in 2008.

Israel opens camp for upcoming EuroBasket qualies

Tue, 10 Jul 2012 05:38:52 GMT

Coach Arik Shivek looks to guide Israel to the European Championships for an 11th straight time next month.

Introducing Israel’s Olympians: Ram and Erlich

Sun, 08 Jul 2012 23:11:36 GMT

Ram and Erlich will be participating in their third straight Olympics and with just 32 teams in the draw.

Introducing Israel’s Olympians: Golan Pollack

Sun, 08 Jul 2012 01:15:41 GMT

Judo – Men’s under-66kg: Pollack’s potential was clear when he ended Junior World Championships in 2009 in 5th place.

Mac TA drawn with Siena, Malaga in Group B

Sun, 08 Jul 2012 00:47:55 GMT

Maccabi’s toughest opponent in Group B will be Italian powerhouse Montepaschi Siena.

Introducing Israel’s Olympians: Shahar Pe'er

Fri, 06 Jul 2012 05:37:45 GMT

The 25-year-old tennis star, currently ranked No. 50 in the world, has suffered from a steady decline over the past 12 months.

Sanford added to Israeli delegation

Fri, 06 Jul 2012 05:29:49 GMT

25-year-old Los Angeles native, who received citizenship earlier this year after marrying an Israeli, books place in London.

Group led by Haim Ramon takes over Hap TA

Thu, 05 Jul 2012 04:57:23 GMT

Ramon purchased the club from Eli Tabib, bringing to an end one of the rockiest periods in team history.

Introducing Israel’s Olympians: Soso Palelashvili

Thu, 05 Jul 2012 04:51:52 GMT

Meet Israel's Judo Olympian in the Men’s under-73kg category.

Introducing Israel’s Olympians: Gal Nevo

Tue, 03 Jul 2012 23:40:42 GMT

Swimming – 200m and 400m Individual Medley.

Introducing Israel’s Olympians: Valeria Maksyuta

Mon, 02 Jul 2012 23:28:29 GMT

One of 10 Israeli gymnasts at the Olympics, Maksyuta enters the London Games under little pressure.

Introducing Israel’s Olympians: Lee Korzits

Mon, 02 Jul 2012 04:29:53 GMT

So lofty are the expectations that anything but a medal will be one of the biggest disappointments in Israeli Olympic history.

Introducing Israel’s Olympians: Jonatan Kopolev

Sun, 01 Jul 2012 04:52:11 GMT

Swimming the 100m backstroke, the 20-year-old Kopelev booked his place in London at the very last moment.

Sanford dazzles in 400m, but misses out on Games

Sun, 01 Jul 2012 04:40:32 GMT

European Athletics: Donald Sanford came a mere nine hundredths of a second from winning an historic medal for Israel.

Introducing Israel’s Olympians: Gidi Kliger, Eran Sela

Fri, 29 Jun 2012 11:31:36 GMT

Sailing – 470 Class: Kliger is back for a third attempt at an Olympic medal, this time with Eran Sela.

Introducing Israel’s Olympians: Gidi Kliger, Eran Sela

Fri, 29 Jun 2012 01:12:04 GMT

Sailing – 470 Class: Kliger is back for a third attempt at an Olympic medal, this time with Eran Sela.

Sanford, Schwartz and Halevi qualify for finals

Fri, 29 Jun 2012 00:54:47 GMT

After disappointing first day, Israeli delegation to European Athletics Championships had plenty to cheer about Thursday.

Newly relocated Hapoel Eilat introduces Katash

Thu, 28 Jun 2012 04:04:48 GMT

Katash says “I’m excited to be here,” after signing a two-year deal to coach the BSL’s newest member.

Kroyter’s jumps, Olympic dreams fall short

Thu, 28 Jun 2012 04:01:33 GMT

The 19-year-old needed to equal his personal best of 2.28m to be added to Israel’s delegation as an up-and-coming athlete.

Introducing Israel’s Olympians: Amit Ivri

Thu, 28 Jun 2012 03:54:33 GMT

Swimming – 100m butterfly and 200m individual medley.

Pe’er, Sela suffer early exits in London

Thu, 28 Jun 2012 00:11:55 GMT

Andy Ram and Yoni Erlich record a dramatic comeback in Wimbledon, save multiple match points in the fourth set.

Shahar, Dudi both in trouble when rain hits

Wed, 27 Jun 2012 06:31:14 GMT

Waiting Ram/Erlich get Olympic nod; Nadal, Murray and Serena up and running.

Local Athletics: Zemiro escapes drug ban for Olympics

Wed, 27 Jun 2012 06:27:58 GMT

Anti-Doping Committee of Israel court settles for a one-month suspension and a reprimand following Zemiro's failed drug test.

NBA Hoops: Eliyahu traded to Timberwolves

Wed, 27 Jun 2012 06:25:43 GMT

Eliyahu was selected 44th overall by the Orlando Magic in 2006 before being traded to Houston almost immediately.

Introducing Israel’s Olympians: Gloushkov and Yoffe

Wed, 27 Jun 2012 06:23:15 GMT

Anastacia Gloushkov and Inna Yoffe Synchronized Swimming – Women’s Duets.

Introducing Israel’s Olympians: Imri Ganiel

Mon, 25 Jun 2012 23:35:28 GMT

Ganiel came just 17 hundredths of a second short of setting the Olympic Qualifying Time required.

K8 begins road to Champions League at Zilina

Mon, 25 Jun 2012 23:30:37 GMT

After claiming the league title against all odds last season, Kiryat Shmona will be looking to make more history in European competition.

Eliyahu to try out for Rockets

Mon, 25 Jun 2012 23:25:51 GMT

The 26-year-old forward has an NBA buyout clause and can leave for $500,000 this summer.

Introducing Israel’s Olympians: Nufar Edelman

Mon, 25 Jun 2012 05:39:56 GMT

29- year-old proved all her doubters wrong by booking her place as Israel's representative in women’s laser radial sailing.

OCI picks Zubari to carry Israeli flag at London ceremony

Mon, 25 Jun 2012 05:32:52 GMT

Olympic c'tee chair Varshaviak confident Israel's athletes can come home from games with at least 2 medals.

Ezra rejoins Atar with transfer to Maccabi Haifa

Mon, 25 Jun 2012 05:11:34 GMT

Ever since Reuven Atar left Netanya to become Haifa’s new coach it was clear Ezra would become one of Maccabi’s top targets.

Israel’s Olympians: Gil Cohen and Vered Bouskila

Sun, 24 Jun 2012 04:10:40 GMT

Introducing Israel's representatives at the 2012 Olympic games in the 470 class of sailing.

Katash tabbed to coach relocated Habika’a in Eilat

Fri, 22 Jun 2012 03:28:57 GMT

Oded Katash set to make surprise return as coach of Hapoel Eilat after agreeing to join the club, subject to its promotion to BSL.

Hapoel owner Guma still missing

Fri, 22 Jun 2012 03:23:36 GMT

The boat of the majority owner of Hapoel Jerusalem basketball club washes ashore on Fort Lauderdale beach in Florida.

Introducing Israel’s Olympians: Felix Aronovich

Fri, 22 Jun 2012 03:11:38 GMT

The 'Post' will provide a daily report on each of Israel’s representatives to the London Olympics, in alphabetical order.

Hapoel J’lem owner Aguiar missing in Florida

Wed, 20 Jun 2012 23:44:09 GMT

There is serious concern for the wellbeing of Guma Aguiar after his boat washed ashore and he was nowhere to be found.

Pe’er, Sela lose in Holland; Nalby in more trouble

Wed, 20 Jun 2012 06:01:35 GMT

Israel's top tennis stars each head into Wimbledon after facing first-round losses at the Den Bosch Open.

Pe’er hopes for some momentum

Tue, 19 Jun 2012 01:19:19 GMT

Shahar Pe’er will look to string together her first winning streak in more than four months when she faces Dominika Cibulkova.

Tabib relinquishes control of Hapoel TA

Tue, 19 Jun 2012 00:57:44 GMT

After a tumultuous year, Hapoel Tel Aviv and Eli Tabib are no more…sort of.

UEFA: Israel to host tourney despite PA pressure

Mon, 18 Jun 2012 23:07:41 GMT

Platini ensures Luzon that Under-21 Championship will go ahead as planned despite jailed Palestinian player's hunger strike.

Gaydamak done with Betar Jerusalem

Mon, 18 Jun 2012 03:57:52 GMT

After seven years, Gaydamak says he will transfer ownership of club to anyone willing to take on debts, financial commitments.

Israeli Olympics ticket broker in IOC hot water

Mon, 18 Jun 2012 03:50:55 GMT

Former Israeli Olympic swimmer allegedly agreed to sell undercover reporters 525 tickets for 66,000 pounds, report says.

Mac Tel Aviv lets go of former captain Itzhaki

Sat, 16 Jun 2012 23:31:35 GMT

After two disappointing seasons at Maccabi Tel Aviv, Barak Itzhaki will hope to resurrect his career elsewhere.

No news is bad news in Hadar Yosef

Fri, 15 Jun 2012 04:08:17 GMT

No new Israeli record is set and no new athlete qualifyies for the London Olympics or European Championships.

PA tries to block soccer tournament in Israel

Thu, 14 Jun 2012 19:20:40 GMT

Palestinian Football Association presses UEFA to stop Israel hosting 2013 European U-21 Championship over jailed player.

Maccabi makes a fresh start

Thu, 14 Jun 2012 13:31:42 GMT

Will the four non-Israelis running the Tel Aviv soccer club manage to restore its glory?

Nationals gold not enough for Kroyter, Muchkayev

Thu, 14 Jun 2012 00:22:59 GMT

Dima Kroyter and Anastasia Muchkayev came up well short in their attempt to qualify for the London Olympics.

Competitions begin with dreams to restore glory

Wed, 13 Jun 2012 00:45:23 GMT

The 76th Israeli Athletics Championships get underway at Hadar Yosef Stadium in Tel Aviv on Wednesday.

Final 4 format, foreigner rules

Tue, 12 Jun 2012 06:51:44 GMT

Wholesale changes made in BSL.

IOC warns against boycott of Israelis

Tue, 12 Jun 2012 06:45:42 GMT

Algerian threat to forbid athletes to face Israeli counterparts prompts IOC response.

Korzits medals in Olympic tune-up

Sun, 10 Jun 2012 01:00:38 GMT

Despite falling ill with a cold, Lee Korzits still scaled the podium at the dress rehearsal for the London Olympics, finishing third.

Naimi leaves Hap J’lem for Russia

Sun, 10 Jun 2012 00:55:07 GMT

Hapoel Jerusalem’s biggest symbol in recent years has left the club, with Yuval Naimi signing with Russian team.

Israel’s FIFA rank at all-time low

Thu, 07 Jun 2012 06:40:49 GMT

Comment: As discouraging as Israel’s recent performances have been, Eli Gutman should only be judged according to the team’s results in its qualifiers.

Mac TA inks Shermadini to jump start off-season action

Tue, 05 Jun 2012 23:33:10 GMT

Maccabi Tel Aviv began yet another rebuilding process on Tuesday, signing Georgian center Giorgi Shermadini.

Olympics: Israeli Olympian Zemiro fails drug test

Tue, 05 Jun 2012 03:49:21 GMT

35-year-old, who became the first Israeli athlete to book his place in the 2012 Games tested positive for Terbutaline.

Local Hoops: Maccabi Haifa makes another questionable hire

Tue, 05 Jun 2012 03:37:54 GMT

Brad Greenberg signed as new coach, hailing 58-year-old as the first-ever head coach in Israel to have served as an NBA assistant coach.

Rugby: Israel rolls over Denmark at home

Sun, 03 Jun 2012 00:37:15 GMT

Israel’s rise up the rugby ranks continued on Saturday when the national team advanced to Division 2B of the European Nations Cup.

Swimming: Kopelev Olympics-bound

Sun, 03 Jun 2012 00:34:17 GMT

Nine days after becoming 1st Israeli swimmer to claim gold at European Championships, Jonatan Kopelev booked place at London Olympics.

Garcia hopes to make Maccabi TA the ‘Barca of Israel’

Fri, 01 Jun 2012 07:38:44 GMT

The 39-year-old Oscar spent the last two years coaching the Barcelona youth team after a successful playing career,

Israel falls to Germany in wet friendly affair

Fri, 01 Jun 2012 07:33:31 GMT

Blue-and-white suffers third consecutive loss under Gutman, losing 2-0 in rain-soaked Leipzig.

A value-added ingredient

Thu, 31 May 2012 14:55:19 GMT

A group of parents is trying to encourage schoolchildren to be involved in sports – but without the ugliness and violence that has pervaded the local scene.

Blue-and-white hope to turn things around against Germany

Thu, 31 May 2012 05:53:23 GMT

The blue-and-white was anything but impressive in a 2-1 defeat to the Czech Republic .

Ivanovic makes quick work of Pe’er

Thu, 31 May 2012 05:48:48 GMT

Pe’er was her own worse enemy, committing 23 unforced errors while hitting just 6 winners, claiming just an embarrassing 27 % of the points on her serve.

Gelfand’s hopes end in chess tiebreaker

Wed, 30 May 2012 13:52:28 GMT

Three of four games between Israel’s Boris Gelfand and defending-champion Viswanathan Anand end in a draw.

Gelfand ready for rapid chess games for title

Tue, 29 May 2012 23:36:52 GMT

After almost three weeks and 12 tense games, Israel’s Boris Gelfand and defending-champion Viswanathan Anand face off in lightning round.

Swimming: Israel more than just treading water

Mon, 28 May 2012 23:19:20 GMT

Israel’s top swimmers return home to reap the financial rewards from their remarkable success.

Dudi dispatched in first round by Berdych

Mon, 28 May 2012 23:13:05 GMT

Federer equals record with 233rd Slam victory; Djokovic cruises, Azarenka survives close call.

Gelfand, Anand still tied in chess championship

Mon, 28 May 2012 17:43:29 GMT

Israel's Gelfand, India's Anand draw again in game 12; World Chess Championship to go to tiebreakers.

Gymnastics: Shatilov bronzes

Mon, 28 May 2012 05:55:48 GMT

25-year-old records a result of 15.166 points in the final to take the bronze medal.

Swimming: Israelis haul in five Euro medals

Mon, 28 May 2012 05:54:27 GMT

Amit Ivri achieved a first when she became the first Israeli woman to win a medal at the long-course Europeans.

Windsurfing: Zubari edges Mashiah for Olympic nod

Mon, 28 May 2012 05:51:17 GMT

Zubari dominates the fourth and final competition in the internal battle between the bitter rivals and qualified for the Olympics.

Gelfand, Anand still tied

Mon, 28 May 2012 05:26:23 GMT

“I am trying not to get ahead of myself but with the scoreline you can see the similarity," says Gelfand.

Blue-and-white falls to Czechs

Mon, 28 May 2012 05:24:55 GMT

David Lafata seals the victory for the Czechs following a corner kick with a 15-meter strike helped by a deflection off a defender.

Pe’er makes quick work of Dubois to open

Mon, 28 May 2012 05:21:56 GMT

Tsonga and Mahut makes French fans happy as Roddick ousted in first round; Venus advances.

Blue-and-white faces Czechs

Fri, 25 May 2012 06:26:29 GMT

Coach Eli Gutman will be hoping to see the fruits of his labor when his squad faces the Czech Republic in an international friendly.

Kopelev captures European gold in 50-meter backstroke

Fri, 25 May 2012 06:23:45 GMT

Israel had previously won seven medals at the long course Europeans.

Chess: Gelfand keeps pace with Anand, 5-5

Fri, 25 May 2012 06:11:56 GMT

Anand tried to surprise Gelfand with the Rossolimo Attack, but the Israeli was undeterred and held on for a draw.

Mac TA crowned locally for 50th time

Fri, 25 May 2012 06:10:04 GMT

After valiant effort from Mac Ashdod, yellow-and-blue pulls away in final frame for title.

Chess: Gelfand and Anand play out draw

Wed, 23 May 2012 22:56:36 GMT

Competitors tied 4.5-4.5 with three contests remaining.

Pe’er falters in last match before French Open

Wed, 23 May 2012 22:53:15 GMT

The 25-year-old Israeli, ranked No. 53 in the world, dropped her serve eight times against Alize Cornet in the second round of the Strasbourg International.

Swimming: Nevo falls just short in Hungary

Wed, 23 May 2012 22:49:39 GMT

Israeli finishes men’s 200-meter Individual Medley final in fourth place at the European Championships in Debrecen, Hungary.

Maccabi Ashdod looks to finish Cinderella run

Wed, 23 May 2012 22:45:27 GMT

Berkowitz’s boys hope to upset Maccabi Tel Aviv, which is seeking its 50th Israel league championship.

Pe’er wins, Sela falls

Wed, 23 May 2012 02:58:10 GMT

Dudi Sela stumbled on the clay once more, falling in the first round in Nice.

Toumarkin grabs European bronze

Wed, 23 May 2012 02:56:52 GMT

Yakov Toumarkin lived up to his billing as the future star of Israeli swimming.

Garcia named new coach of Mac TA

Wed, 23 May 2012 02:54:34 GMT

39-year-old Garcia spent the last two years coaching the Barcelona youth team.

David vs Goliath as Ashdod to face Mac TA

Wed, 23 May 2012 02:51:09 GMT

Berkowitz’s boys beat Birenboim’s bunch to roar into BSL title game against yellow-and-blue.

Mac TA can focus on Holon after inking Blatt

Tue, 22 May 2012 06:33:54 GMT

Tel Aviv’s coach signs 2-year deal ahead of Final Four game; Rishon faces Ashdod in 1st semi.

Ganiel shatters record books, makes strong Olympic push

Tue, 22 May 2012 06:27:57 GMT

20-year-old Israeli swimmer has strong showing at European Swimming Championships.

Gelfand errors help Anand tie series

Tue, 22 May 2012 06:24:47 GMT

Anand needs just 17 moves to claim the win.

Olympic preparation, qualification on the docket at Euros

Mon, 21 May 2012 00:44:47 GMT

Israel coach Leonid Kaufman is hoping at least four more of his swimmers will qualify for the London Olympics.

Israel's Gelfand beats defending chess champ

Sun, 20 May 2012 19:27:27 GMT

After 6 straight draws, Israel's Boris Gelfand takes significant step towards chess championship, beating Viswanathan Anand in Game 7 of the World Chess Championships.

Ramat Gan shuts out Lod to book Premier League return

Sun, 20 May 2012 03:42:38 GMT

Win comes four weeks after the teams made front-page headlines following a mass-brawl between players and officials.

Tennis: Azarenka withdraws after topping Pe’er

Thu, 17 May 2012 23:54:04 GMT

No. 1 Victoria Azarenka suffered blow to French Open preparations when pulled out of Italian Open with shoulder injury.

Levy signs with Beersheba, teams gear up for next season

Thu, 17 May 2012 23:48:39 GMT

The Premier League season has only just ended, but the coaching merry-go-round is already in full swing.

Rishon completes comeback to advance

Thu, 17 May 2012 03:52:53 GMT

Ashkelon sent packing with third consecutive defeat; Hap TA clinches BSL berth.

Gutman picks squad for upcoming friendlies

Thu, 17 May 2012 03:49:56 GMT

Israel will face Portugal, Russia, Northern Ireland, Azerbaijan and Luxembourg in Group F of 2014 World Cup qualifiers.

State cup: Igiebor nets Hap Tel Aviv a State Cup treble

Wed, 16 May 2012 05:32:47 GMT

Injury-time goal lifts reds past Maccabi Haifa for their third-straight cup triumph.

Tapiro continues to build Hall-of-Fame resume in Ashdod

Wed, 16 May 2012 05:24:17 GMT

Sinai Says: While Tapiro may not look the part, he plays it as well as anyone else in the BSL.

Greens, Reds look to salvage season with title

Mon, 14 May 2012 23:05:13 GMT

Underachieving Mac Haifa, Hap TA clash in State Cup final for second straight year.

Pe’er gets through first round, No. 1 Azarenka up next

Mon, 14 May 2012 23:01:01 GMT

Pe’er will now be aiming to finally progress past the second round of a tournament, something she has failed to accomplish in her past seven attempts.

Holon dispatches J’lem, Ashdod advances, Rishon stays alive

Mon, 14 May 2012 06:29:54 GMT

“We made history and this is an amazing achievement,” says Ashdod coach Ofer Berkowitz, “and now our goal is to reach the final.”

Holon, Ashkelon, Ashdod look to close door at home

Sun, 13 May 2012 04:17:53 GMT

With a 70-65 win, Holon takes a 2-1 lead in its series against Hapoel Jerusalem.

Draw sends Mac PT to National League

Sun, 13 May 2012 04:12:47 GMT

Petah Tikva is relegated for first time in over two decades after 0-0 tie with Ramat Hasharon.

Much at stake with relegation, European bids undecided

Fri, 11 May 2012 04:32:42 GMT

TENSIONS WILL be running as high as ever as Hapoel Beersheba, Maccabi Petah Tikva and Hapoel Haifa enter their final match of the season.

Israel’s Gelfand begins quest to topple India’s Anand

Fri, 11 May 2012 04:24:50 GMT

Israel’s Gelfand will come up against chess world champion Anand of India in the first game of their battle to decide the world title.

Holon has Hap J’lem on the elimination ropes

Fri, 11 May 2012 04:20:25 GMT

HAPOEL HOLON’S Bryant Dunston scored 10 points in his team’s important 70-65 win against Hapoel Jerusalem, helping his team to a 2-1 lead in the quarterfinal series.

Upset bids take center stage in BSL playoffs

Thu, 10 May 2012 02:31:16 GMT

Gilboa/Galil, Mac Rishon facing elimination at hands of Ashdod and Ashkelon, respectively.

Bnei Yehuda snags Europa League bid by stunning Mac TA

Thu, 10 May 2012 02:28:13 GMT

Maccabi seemed to be cruising when Moussa Konate doubled the yellow-and-blue’s lead with a 26th-minute header.

Goldhar patient as Mac TA searches for success

Wed, 09 May 2012 01:30:06 GMT

Sinai Says: Mitch Goldhar deserves every praise for sticking by Maccabi unlike so many other owners.

Pe’er falls to Lepchenko in Madrid second round

Wed, 09 May 2012 01:25:31 GMT

Shahar Pe'er squanders a golden opportunity to finally string together consecutive wins.

Relegation battle garners top-flight spotlight

Wed, 09 May 2012 01:22:37 GMT

Mac PT captures 3rd straight triumph to stay in hunt as Hap BS, Hap Haifa both draw.

Pressure mounting for Hap Beersheba as Petah Tikva looms

Tue, 08 May 2012 05:52:00 GMT

Siraj Naser’S sixth league goal of the season wasn’t enough for Hapoel Beersheba to avoid defeat to Hapoel Acre.

Maccabi Ashdod inches closer to history

Tue, 08 May 2012 05:48:36 GMT

Berkowitz’s boys are just one win away from club’s first-ever Final Four appearance.

Ram & Erlich hoist trophy in Belgrade

Sun, 06 May 2012 23:51:13 GMT

Shahar Pe’er (54) advances to the second round of the Madrid Open.

Maccabi Haifa moves into fourth with win

Sun, 06 May 2012 23:48:26 GMT

Greens revive hopes of qualifying for Europe via the Premier League.

Holon edges Hap J’lem to knot series at one

Sun, 06 May 2012 23:45:14 GMT

Shamir’s men snap three-game skid with home win as matchup shifts to Malha.

Maccabi PT win heats up relegation battle

Sun, 06 May 2012 03:28:15 GMT

Petah Tikva now just three points from safety after defeating Hap Rishon Lezion 2-1.

Holon looks to snap streak, stay alive

Sun, 06 May 2012 03:24:17 GMT

Hapoel Holon’s season will be in real danger of already ending later this week should it fail to snap its three-game losing streak.

Ram & Erlich through to finals in Belgrade

Sun, 06 May 2012 03:21:00 GMT

The Israeli duo will be looking for its first title of the year after losing in the final of the Chennai Open in January.

Mac PT faces Hap Rishon needing win to stave off relegation

Fri, 04 May 2012 06:39:27 GMT

“The league isn’t over yet. There are still nine points to play for and we aren’t safe yet,” Beersheba owner Alona Barkat says.

Mac Ashdod claims title behind Kolodny

Fri, 04 May 2012 06:36:32 GMT

Five of role player’s 17 points come at the end of overtime to seal championship.

Looking ahead

Thu, 03 May 2012 11:51:06 GMT

Reestablished by basketball fans in the summer of 2007, Hapoel Tel Aviv has a bright future.

A roller-coaster ride

Thu, 03 May 2012 11:13:24 GMT

Between losing its financial backing and battling relegation, Beitar’s season has been anything but boring.

Tired Mac TA pulls out opening victory over Habika’a

Thu, 03 May 2012 06:37:42 GMT

Yellow-and-blue take 1-0 lead in the best-of-five BSL quarterfinal series.

Mac Haifa, Hap TA to vie for State Cup title

Thu, 03 May 2012 06:29:16 GMT

Encore final as Katan boosts Greens over Ashdod, Reds blank Hasharon in extra time.

Hopes are high as Ze’evi embarks on final chapter

Wed, 02 May 2012 05:04:14 GMT

Ze’evi exceeded expectations at the European Championships, but success at London Olympics is far from guaranteed.

Haifa hopes to send off Levy with finals bid

Wed, 02 May 2012 04:56:59 GMT

State cup: Greens face Ashdod while Hapoel Tel Aviv also looks to salvage season vs Ramat Hasharon.

Mac TA cruises by Cedevita for Adriatic title

Tue, 01 May 2012 00:03:52 GMT

Maccabi TA managed without Sofoklis Schortsanitis for most of the night’s easy 87-77 win over Cedevita Zagreb in the Adriatic League final at Nokia Arena.

Rare Colautti tally lifts Mac TA

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 23:58:42 GMT

Maccabi Tel Aviv climbs back into contention for European qualification on Monday night, beating Maccabi Netanya 1-0.

Shahar bows out of Budapest in first round

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 23:52:20 GMT

Pe’er has been knocked out in the first round in five of 11 tournaments in 2012, only twice progressing past a second round and not since mid-February.

New governing body set up; Betar grabs 7th straight win

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 04:17:51 GMT

Premier League owners agreed to set up an independent body to run the top flight.

Hap J’lem grabs Game 1 conquest of Holon

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 04:15:44 GMT

Ashkelon pulls off opening upset at Rishon; Mac TA set for Adriatic final vs Cedevita.

Hap Beersheba closer to avoiding relegation

Sun, 29 Apr 2012 01:44:55 GMT

Win keeps Southerners six points up on pesky Maccabi Petah Tikva with three matches to go.

Maccabi TA into finals after demolishing Buducnost

Sun, 29 Apr 2012 01:41:18 GMT

Maccabi takes time to find its rhythm, scoring just six points in the first six minutes of the game.

Olympics-bound Ze’evi takes European gold

Sun, 29 Apr 2012 01:39:01 GMT

Ze'evi caps memorable weekend for Israeli Judo by being crowned European champion for the fourth time in his career.

Feisty Sela knocked out in Bucharest

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 23:31:27 GMT

The 27-year-old Israeli (63) won his first ATP Tour match on clay in more than two years.

Mac TA confident as it heads to Adriatic League final four

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 23:29:38 GMT

The debate regarding Maccabi Tel Aviv’s decision to add the Adriatic League to its schedule this season will likely never be resolved.

Crucial Israeli soccer summit set for Sunday

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 23:25:53 GMT

League chairmen will meet to explore possibility of an independent governing body.

Sinai Says: Luzon definitely not part of the solution

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 05:29:07 GMT

As long as embattled IFA chairman lingers around the local game, building a brighter future remains impossible.

Sela nets rare clay win; Pe’er victorious as well

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 05:13:23 GMT

Pe’er looking to record consecutive victories for the first time since February; Sela faces tough test against world No. 12.

Suspensions, deductions for Lod, Ramat Gan

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 05:04:32 GMT

Twelve players to miss a total of 59 matches, both brawling National League clubs lose three points.

Mac PT deducted points this season

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 00:11:22 GMT

Maccabi Petah Tikva’s hopes of Premier League survival dealt a crushing blow as IFA reverses decision.

Atar to be Mac Haifa's next coach

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 00:08:29 GMT

Legendary Maccabi Haifa player Reuven Atar will return to his boyhood club next season.

Mac TA topples Hap J’lem, Rishon edges Ashkelon

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 01:19:27 GMT

Jerusalem will be the No. 4 seed and will face Holon (5) with home-court advantage in the best-of-five playoffs.

Luzon asks Shahar to head committee

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 01:15:20 GMT

Israeli soccer looks for next step to emerge from turmoil following rash of on-field brawls.

Mac TA, Hap J’lem to close out regular season

Sat, 21 Apr 2012 23:46:49 GMT

Jerusalem has already guaranteed itself a top-four finish and home-court advantage in the playoffs.

Hapoel fan-favorite to play Maccabi spoiler in PT derby

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 05:22:45 GMT

There aren’t many things that can soften the pain of relegation, but taking your much-hated rival with you is certainly one of them.

Netanya’s furious rally falls short on a T

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 05:14:39 GMT

Habika’a escapes with one-point victory, final playoff berth; Ashdod women go up on Ramle.

Sinai Says: Tales of Jewish athletic perseverance

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 01:04:51 GMT

Alfred Nakache and Ben Helfgott have very little in common, but they share a remarkable, inspiring distinction.

Concert review: Rona Kenan in Tel Aviv

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 16:49:23 GMT

Israeli rock star leaves the crowd crying for more at Tel Aviv's Barby.

Hap J’lem knocks off Ashkelon by 20

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 04:34:53 GMT

Jerusalem seized control of the game with an early 10-0 run, but held just a four-point cushion at the break.

Mac PT loses as storm clouds still swirl over IFA

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 04:32:24 GMT

Yossi Shivhon’s 13th-minute goal from the edge of the area after a solo effort was enough to give Beersheba a 1-0 victory.

Mac TA, Gilboa set at 1-2 as playoff picture shapes up

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 06:39:48 GMT

Maccabi outscores Holon 27-7 in the first quarter; Gilboa clinches the win against Rishon courtesy of a late run.

Cruyff handed the keys to Mac TA by Goldhar

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 06:33:24 GMT

Cruyff speaks of his confidence of leading the troubled club to the success that has eluded it in recent years.

Mac PT gets points-deduction deferred

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 06:27:22 GMT

IFA decision infuriates many; Betar clinches top flight by blanking Acre; State Cup semis set.

Holon, Jerusalem jostle for top-four finish

Sun, 15 Apr 2012 04:11:44 GMT

Battle for BSL playoff seeding enters final stretch Sunday night as teams tussle for home-court advantage.

Cruyff brought in to turn around Mac TA

Sun, 15 Apr 2012 04:03:10 GMT

New sporting director watches yellow-and-blue draw at Ashdod; K8 dominated in Sakhnin.

Mac PT appeals harsh three-point deduction

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 23:58:06 GMT

Petah Tikva was deducted three points and fined NIS 25,000 for its role in the brawl against Hapoel Haifa.

Blue-and-white headed to Japan for playoffs

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 23:52:47 GMT

Israel’s chances of returning to the Davis Cup World Group after three years have shrunk significantly.

Hap J’lem notches big road win in Holon

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 23:48:49 GMT

Strawberry’s 37 lead Reds; Mac TA needs strong fourth quarter to down Mac Rishon.

Sinai Says: Feingold making believers out of us

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 03:21:33 GMT

Words truly can not do justice to Israeli rowing champion's courageous comeback, but here’s a go.

IFA deducts three points from Mac PT for brawl

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 03:14:36 GMT

Petah Tikva will appeal the punishment, with owner Amos Luzon blaming the Haifa players for starting the melee.

Hap TA, Mac Haifa advance to semifinals

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 03:11:45 GMT

Reds overcome Mac Netanya 1-0 on road, Greens top Upper Nazareth 2-0 at home.

Pe’er drops marathon three-setter in Barcelona

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 23:34:23 GMT

The start of the clay-court season provided no respite for a struggling Shahar Pe’er.

Ashdod, Hasharon first two semifinalists

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 23:32:02 GMT

Mac PT knocked out of State Cup before today’s IFA hearing regarding last month’s brawl.

Big-name clubs aim to save face in State Cup quarters

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 02:15:09 GMT

AFTER DISAPPOINTING Premier League seasons, both Maccabi Haifa and Hapoel Tel Aviv will be aiming to reach the State Cup semifinals on Tuesday.

Yellow-and-blue back to winning ways

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 02:12:10 GMT

Mac TA thrashes Gilboa/Galil in BSL action; Mac Rishon dominates Hap J’lem at Malha.

In-form Israel puts Portugal away early

Sun, 08 Apr 2012 04:27:56 GMT

Sela, Weintraub win in singles on Friday to set up Ram/Erlich clincher in Saturday doubles.

Mac TA trudges back home after gut-wrenching loss

Sun, 08 Apr 2012 04:23:51 GMT

Maccabi fights back from a double-digit deficit twice in Game 5 of its quarterfinal series against Panathinaikos in Athens, only to fall to an 86- 85 defeat.

Israel takes 2-0 lead in Davis Cup tie vs Portugal

Fri, 06 Apr 2012 18:44:38 GMT

Sela defeated Frederico Gil 6-3, 6-4, 6-4, while Weintraub beat Machado 5-7, 6-3, 6-1, 7-5.

Sela leads Israel into crucial home tie vs Portugal

Fri, 06 Apr 2012 06:41:09 GMT

Yellow-and-blue denied trip to Final Four

Fri, 06 Apr 2012 06:35:26 GMT

Despite late rally from Mac TA, Pana prevails by one in decisive Game 5 at home.

Let’s see what goodies Game 5 holds in store

Thu, 05 Apr 2012 05:12:29 GMT

Quarterfinal series of twists and turns between Panathinaikos, Maccabi Tel Aviv reaches its climax.

Sinai Says: Not even Cinderella could have hoped for this

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 23:23:47 GMT

Its supporters and sports fans across the country had plenty of time to digest Kiryat Shmona’s incredible triumph.

Mac Rishon Lezion wins, improves playoff position

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 23:44:04 GMT

Maccabi Rishon Lezion claimed an important win in the battle for BSL playoff seeding.

Kiryat Shmona seals deal to make history

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 23:15:47 GMT

Draw with Hapoel Tel Aviv propels Ben-Shimon's boys to first ever league championship.

Hap J’lem ekes out win at Gilboa

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 05:52:20 GMT

Gilboa takes a 39-36 gap into the break after holding a slender margin throughout the first half.

Khatib out of hospital in aftermath of ugly brawl

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 05:45:34 GMT

Two men suspected of assaulting the Hapoel Haifa midfielder remanded into custody for another day.

Soccer player injured after allegedly being attacked

Sun, 01 Apr 2012 15:04:05 GMT

Haifa midfielder Ali Khatib taken to hospital after Petah Tikva’s goalkeeping coach allegedly kicked him, before being kicked while on the ground.

Maccabi Tel Aviv rebounds nicely with win over Habika’a

Sun, 01 Apr 2012 05:00:55 GMT

Local hoops: The real cause for celebration for the yellow-and-blue was Ironi Ashkelon’s approval to postpone the game between the teams scheduled for Sunday.

Betar, Maccabi PT move close to survival

Sun, 01 Apr 2012 04:54:34 GMT

Yellow-and-Black top Hap Rishon Lezion; brawl overshadows Petah Tikva win.

Resurgent Betar going for 5th straight W

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 23:36:21 GMT

Jerusalem, Hap Haifa both have opportunity to distance themselves for relegation pack.

Mac TA heading back to Greece for Game 5

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 23:32:24 GMT

Pana pulls off 78-69 conquest at Nokia to set up winner-take-all rubber-match next week.

A track record?

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 12:55:52 GMT

Seven members of the Beit Shemesh Running Club will run the full Tel Aviv Gillette Marathon after doing so in Jerusalem.

Maccabi Tel Aviv ready to close out at home

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 00:35:45 GMT

Yellow-and-blue look to avoid deciding 5th game vs Panathinaikos in hostile environment.

Korzits claims another gold as Olympic prep begins

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 13:40:34 GMT

28-year-old Israeli comes in four points ahead of Poland's Klepacka after medal race is canceled due to strong winds.

Sinai Says: Riots, racism and the future of Israeli soccer

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 05:57:23 GMT

It is with a depressing regularity that racism rears its ugly head in Israeli soccer.

Korzits primed for World Windsurfing repeat

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 05:54:25 GMT

The 28-year-old Israeli will begin Wednesday’s decisive Medal Race with a four-point lead over Poland’s Zofia Klepacka.

Maccabi TA one win away from Final Four

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 05:51:55 GMT

Yellow-and-blue take 2-1 series lead after holding off Panathinaikos 65-62 at raucous Nokia

Mac TA-Pana series shifts to Nokia for two crucial contests

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 03:56:18 GMT

Maccabi stole home-court advantage with Thursday’s win in Athens, it will be desperate to clinch series in Tel Aviv with wins in Game 3 and 4.

K8 squanders first chance to clinch title

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 03:54:19 GMT

Bnei Yehuda notches 1-0 conquest at league-leaders on rare off-night for Ben-Shimon’s boys.

Hap J’lem mauls Habika’a to clinch top-six seeding

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 06:45:00 GMT

The league will be split into two sections after Maccabi Tel Aviv faces Habika’a in a postponed game on Saturday night.

Betar stays on a roll with Mac PT triumph

Sun, 25 Mar 2012 23:44:48 GMT

Betar Jerusalem moved toward securing another season of Premier League soccer on Sunday night, beating Maccabi Petah Tikva 3-1.

Maccabi TA cruises, gives top players much needed rest

Sun, 25 Mar 2012 02:48:24 GMT

Lior Eliyahu led Tel Aviv with 19 points on Saturday, with Guy Pnini scoring 17.

Maccabi TA cruises, gives top players much needed rest

Sun, 25 Mar 2012 02:48:20 GMT

Lior Eliyahu led Tel Aviv with 19 points on Saturday, with Guy Pnini scoring 17.

TA derby draw leaves door open for K8 clinch

Sun, 25 Mar 2012 02:35:50 GMT

Kiryat Shmona can secure first league title in history with win over Bnei Yehuda Monday.

Much still to be decided as playoffs get underway

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 06:11:32 GMT

While Ironi Kiryat Shmona can already clinch an historic championship, the battle against relegation and the fight for European qualification looks set to go down to the wire.

Mac TA survives in OT to keep hopes alive

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 05:54:25 GMT

Yellow-and-blue blow late lead but edge Panathinaikos in the extra period to knot series at one.

Maccabi Tel Aviv looks to salvage pride, Euroleague season

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 05:28:12 GMT

The team will need center Sofoklis Schortsanitis at his best to have any chance of tying its Euroleague quarterfinal series against Panathinaikos at 1-1 on Thursday night.

Pe’er advances to face Sharapova, Sela makes quick exit

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 05:24:40 GMT

The 24-year-old Israeli will be playing Sharapova for the sixth time in her career.

Netanya notch rare road win at Kiryat Shmona

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 05:21:52 GMT

State Cup: K8 denied elusive local treble after falling 2-1 in State Cup Last of 16; Mac Haifa, Hap TA advance.

Sinai Says: The ever-enigmatic Katash

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 06:20:56 GMT

Mac TA-Pana can’t help but bring to mind the tragic figure of Oded Katash and the tears of joy and sadness shed.

State Cup last 16 heats up with league leaders in action

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 05:58:02 GMT

Ironi Kiryat Shmona hosts the only team to have beaten it at home so far this season.

Blatt’s Boys blown out in Athens opener

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 05:51:35 GMT

Mac TA done in by 22-0 mid-game run by Pana, down 1-0 in Euroleague quarterfinal.

Betar nets stoppage-time winner vs Bnei Yehuda

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 07:00:10 GMT

Jerusalem moves four points clear of the relegation zone with victory at Teddy Stadium.

Blatt set to meet his nemesis in Obradovic

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 06:56:27 GMT

The one title still missing from his resume, the one he desires most, is the Euroleague championship.

Hap J’lem continues to tease with another OT setback

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 05:01:52 GMT

Four of Jerusalem’s last five league games went into overtime and it lost for the third time in that stretch.

K8 escapes Bloomfield with draw vs Reds

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 04:54:43 GMT

Hap TA still trails runaway league-leaders by 17 points; Ben-Shimon under fire.

Mac TA crushes Radnicki ahead of Euroleague quarters

Sun, 18 Mar 2012 02:25:42 GMT

Local Hoops: Maccabi Tel Aviv will fly out to Greece ahead of its best-of-five Euroleague quarterfinal series against Panathinaikos.

Late goal gives Maccabi Haifa derby draw

Sun, 18 Mar 2012 02:17:55 GMT

Cesarec score in 93rd minute costs Hapoel Haifa much needed two points.

Forget hiding ’em, send ’em to the game!

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 03:02:31 GMT

Only women and children permitted to attend Hapoel Tel Aviv-Kiryat Shmona clash, per IFA’s odd ruling.

Field Work: A league of his own

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 15:02:49 GMT

When Brooklyn native Sylven Landesberg was left in limbo, Israel seemed to be a natural choice, given his Jewish background.

Sinai Says: Egos mar storybook season for Kiryat Shmona

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 23:47:20 GMT

Love affair between Ben-Shimon, Sheratzky has soured so much the 2 can no longer co-exist at Kiryat Shmona.

Hap TA crushes Greens, back in second

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 23:40:32 GMT

Igiebor, Damari lead Reds to 4-1 conquest at Bloomfield; Mac Haifa still tied for 5th place.

Sela’s rally falls short at Indian Wells

Sun, 11 Mar 2012 23:30:39 GMT

Dudi Sela battled world No. 13 Gilles Simon for three hours and eight minutes but loses in the end.

H. Jerusalem tops Holon for second straight victory

Sun, 11 Mar 2012 23:27:17 GMT

Team wins consecutive games for the first time in three months.

Hap TA slapped with three-point deduction

Sun, 11 Mar 2012 23:23:57 GMT

Reds must also play three games in front of empty stands for derby violence.

Pe’er to drop out of top 50, Sela wins at Indian Wells

Sun, 11 Mar 2012 04:26:50 GMT

Dudi Sela faced world No. 13 Gilles Simon in second round of men’s event in Indian Wells in match which ended after press time.

Mac TA kicks off busy stretch with 20-point conquest

Sun, 11 Mar 2012 04:25:14 GMT

Local Hoops: Maccabi TA clinched win in 1st period, going on 25-5 run to open gap (31-12) it had little trouble maintaining.

Joyous Jerusalem captures second straight

Sun, 11 Mar 2012 04:21:13 GMT

Betar beats Mac PT to climb out of relegation zone, replaced by Hap BS; K8 17 points clear.

Kadir’s 40 points spark Israelis over Foreigners

Fri, 09 Mar 2012 00:43:41 GMT

Win comes in second straight year in the BSL’s All-Star game; little defense played until final minutes.

Drama in the air as Betar visits Mac PT

Fri, 09 Mar 2012 00:39:31 GMT

Relegation at stake for both clubs, Luzon subplot lingers; K8 looks to bounce back vs Acre.

BSL all-stars prepare for Purim showcase

Thu, 08 Mar 2012 06:38:03 GMT

Israeli squad to face foreigners in star-studded battle in Ashkelon.

Hap TA to face stiff penalty following violence

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 13:42:11 GMT

Yadin and Toama also set to be suspended multiple matches for fracas,

Rising star causes Palestinian-Israeli soccer conflict

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 12:28:52 GMT

Khatib takes Premier League by storm after Banin brings him to Hapoel Haifa; move contested by Palestinian club.

Maccabi Tel Aviv triumphant in raucous derby

Tue, 06 Mar 2012 03:23:17 GMT

Yellow-and-blue snaps four-year winless streak with tenacious 1-0 victory.

Mac Tel Aviv survives hot early shooting by Holon for win

Tue, 06 Mar 2012 03:19:54 GMT

“This was good preparation for the Euroleague series against Panathinaikos," Blatt says.

Tennis: Sela falters in semis

Mon, 05 Mar 2012 06:06:50 GMT

Sela, ranked No. 75 in the world, was playing in his first semi since January 2010 and was surely confident of overcoming his inferiorly ranked opponent,Marinko Matosevic.

Hapoel notches tight OT triumph over Mac Haifa

Mon, 05 Mar 2012 06:04:24 GMT

A 10-1 run to end the first half gave Hapoel a double-digit (46-36) cushion, but Haifa didn’t need long to tie the score.

Greens blanks Hap Acre; Tel Aviv primed for derby

Mon, 05 Mar 2012 05:57:54 GMT

"My players deserve a lot of credit for this result," says Haifa coach Elisha Levy.

Betar stuns Kiryat Shmona with injury-time goal

Sun, 04 Mar 2012 04:45:12 GMT

Levy scores in 93rd minute to lift yellow-and-black to shocking upset over first place K8.

Sela into Delray Beach semis, Federer tops Murray in Dubai

Sun, 04 Mar 2012 04:37:47 GMT

Dudi Sela makes his first ATP Tour semifinal in more than two years with a victory over Philipp Kohlschreiber in the quarterfinals of the Delray Beach International in Florida.

Mac TA extends Adriatic lead

Sun, 04 Mar 2012 04:32:52 GMT

Devin Smith scores 14 points for Maccabi Tel Aviv in its 83-77 Adriatic League win over Cedevita Zagreb.

Davidovich takes silver in Europeans

Fri, 02 Mar 2012 03:14:36 GMT

With Israel’s champion Korzits out injured, there was little expectation that local female windsurfer would return from Portugal with a medal.

Sela advances to Delray quarters

Fri, 02 Mar 2012 03:13:00 GMT

The Israeli duo, which is playing together in Dubai for the first time, next faces No. 3 seeds Mariusz Fyrstenberg and Marcin Matkowski.

Flailing Betar runs into league-leading K8

Fri, 02 Mar 2012 03:11:20 GMT

Yellow-and-black faces Kiryat Shmona team that is unbeaten in its last 25.

Barca edge Mac TA to round out Last 16, Panathinakos next

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 05:41:17 GMT

The Greeks beat Unics Kazan 68-63, setting up a meeting with the yellow-and-blue in this season’s quarterfinal playoffs.

Ukraine puts damper on Gutman’s debut

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 05:37:55 GMT

After lackluster first half, Israel falls 3-2 on a stormy night in Petah Tikva.

Sinai Says: Ohayon made right choice in joining Maccabi

Wed, 29 Feb 2012 07:13:21 GMT

Maccabi is already making plans for next season and Ohayon is a significant part of them.

Blatt re-ups for 2 years ahead of Maccabi TA's Barca clash

Wed, 29 Feb 2012 07:05:50 GMT

“Maccabi sees Blatt as an inseparable part of the club and as the most worthy man to continue and guide the club forward,” club says.

Ukraine pays Gutman’s Israel a friendly visit

Wed, 29 Feb 2012 07:00:27 GMT

Benayoun looks to reward new coach’s loyalty with resurgent performance before home fans.

Shivek takes control of Israeli basketball

Tue, 28 Feb 2012 04:18:55 GMT

Mac TA now 19-1 in Adriatic League after Vrsac rout; Rishon runs over Netanya.

Shechter faces German anti-Semitism; Hap Haifa tops Sakhnin

Tue, 28 Feb 2012 04:14:46 GMT

Kaiserslautern spokesman Christian Gruber says around five fans, of over 100 in attendance, chanted anti-Semitic slogans

Ohayon plays the hero again as Mac TA holds off Haifa

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 05:17:13 GMT

For a second straight week, Yogev Ohayon ensured Maccabi Tel Aviv avoided a humbling BSL defeat.

Slumping Betar remains in relegation zone

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 05:14:42 GMT

Jerusalem defeated 1-0 at Maccabi Haifa with first-place Kiryat Shmona up next.

Mac TA try not to look ahead to Euroleague quarters

Sun, 26 Feb 2012 06:20:13 GMT

Maccabi secured its progress to the last eight of European basketball’s premier competition for the eighth time in nine years.

Kiryat Shmona takes another step towards title

Sun, 26 Feb 2012 06:13:04 GMT

Northerners’ dramatic 1-0 win, coupled with Hap TA draw, extends lead to 14 with 10 games left.

Hap Petah Tikva looks to keep fighting spirit alive

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 04:04:12 GMT

Should Hapoel Petah Tikva manage to avoid relegation from the Premier League it will accomplish a feat even its most optimistic fan deemed impossible six months ago.

Maccabi TA rallies to keep fate in its hands

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 04:00:36 GMT

Yellow-and-blue storm back from early deficit to secure crucial Euroleague victory.

Not just competition

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 19:39:16 GMT

The relatively new soccer club Hapoel Katamon has set up a Neighborhood League to give a sporting and educational framework for children from different neighborhoods.

Pitch perfect?

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 13:48:57 GMT

Ironi Kiryat Shmona is on the verge of becoming the first real small club to win the Premier League championship since 1990.

Gutman trends with success in picking squad for friendly

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 06:14:44 GMT

Confirmed as Luis Fernandez’s replacement in December,Gutman says he believes Israel has a real chance to reach the 2014 World Cup in Brazil,

Shahar done in Dubai after straight-set loss to Radwanska

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 06:08:24 GMT

Radwanska raced to a 3-0 lead, but Pe’er fought back, only to squander an opportunity to serve out the first set at 5-4.

Mac TA in pivotal position against Zalgiris

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 05:57:01 GMT

Yellow-and-blue hosts penultimate Top 16 game needing a victory and Barca W to move on.

It only goes from bad to worse for Betar fans

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 11:22:48 GMT

Sinai Says: Times are tough for Betar J'lem fans and there’s no reason to think they'll get better any time soon.

Holon takes tight one over slumping Netanya

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 05:03:04 GMT

Holon rebounded from its State Cup thrashing at the hands of Maccabi Tel Aviv with a dramatic 71-70 BSL victory.

Pe’er justifies Dubai wild-card gift with 1st-round victory

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 05:01:18 GMT

Tennis: 24-year-old Israeli beats world No. 557 Fatma Al Nabhani of Oman 6-3, 6-1.

Cohen’s re-debut brings no relief for Betar

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 04:55:58 GMT

Jerusalem can’t buy a win under ‘new’ coach, play Mac TA to 0-0 draw at Teddy.

Casspi acclimating to life as a Cavalier

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 06:36:28 GMT

Casspi averaging career-lows in most major offensive categories, but has shown sparks of late.

Mac Haifa-B. Yehuda play to nil-nil; Betar takes on Mac TA

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 06:00:08 GMT

Eli Cohen set to begin his third tenure as Betar Jerusalem coach.

Ohayon returns to lead Mac TA past Hapoel

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 05:53:35 GMT

Jerusalem battles valiantly, only to have former star rally yellow-and-blue in OT.

Blatt plays down importance of Hap J’lem showdown

Sun, 19 Feb 2012 04:00:24 GMT

Maccabi Tel Aviv coach David Blatt is adamant that upcoming BSL encounter against Hapoel Jerusalem at Malha Arena is all but meaningless.

Drama doesn’t deter Kiryat Shmona in win

Sun, 19 Feb 2012 03:57:27 GMT

Despite tensions over Ben-Shimon’s contract, K8 tops Mac PT to extend lead to 12.

Tennis: Pe’er crumbles at Qatar Open

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 05:29:34 GMT

Coming off of a stunning upset of world No. 13 Jelena Jankovic Wednesday, Shahar Peer squandered a comfortable early lead.

Ben-Shimon contract dispute looms over K8 success

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 05:27:17 GMT

Despite the team’s 10-point lead at the top of the Premier League standings, not all is rosy at Ironi Kiryat Shmona.

Langford fuels Mac TA to Cup three-peat

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 05:17:10 GMT

Yellow-and-blue crush Rishon Lezion 82-69 to capture club’s record 39th State Cup.

Shahar in stunning form, pulls off upset of Jankovic

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 23:38:01 GMT

The Persian Gulf continued to do wonders for Shahar Pe’er’s play with the 24-year-old Israeli advancing to the third round of the Qatar Open.

Effi embarks on his greatest challenge yet

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 23:35:31 GMT

Israeli coaching legend looks to lead Mac Rishon over Mac TA for State Cup supremacy.

Olympic-bound shooter Rikhter turns to web to fund dream

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 04:46:02 GMT

Sinai Says: Sergy Rikhter was the first Israeli to book a place at the 2012 Olympics - now he needs to afford it.

Confident Cohen begins third tenure with Betar

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 04:42:23 GMT

Eli Cohen, also known as the sheriff, holds his first training session as Betar Jerusalem coach.

Pe’er crushes Lalami in Qatar opener

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 04:34:13 GMT

Shahar Pe’er records her first double-bagel in five years to reach the second round of the Qatar Open.

Betar Jerusalem has a new yet familiar savior

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 04:32:16 GMT

Cohen back for Round 3 at Betar; Mac Haifa routs Mac PT.

Mac Rishon, Mac TA to vie for State Cup

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 04:27:49 GMT

Birenboim’s boys knock off Habika’a; yellow-and-blue overcomes Sofo scare to top Holon.

First-place K8 held by Hap BS; Ivanir turns Betar down

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 04:28:31 GMT

Kiryat Shmona was hoping to reestablish a 12-point gap over Hapoel Tel Aviv, but Siraj Naser headed in Beersheba’s equalizer in the 79th minute.

Local Hoops: State Cup semis focus on coaching clashes

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 04:20:36 GMT

Shamir’s Holon faces Blatt’s Mac TA; Ashkenazi’s Habika’a takes on Effi’s Mac Rishon.

Reeling Betar blanked by Ramat Hasharon

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 04:56:07 GMT

Coachless yellow-and-black fall 2-0 for 3rd straight league loss, stay two points above relegation zone.

Coachless Betar looks to avoid another setback

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 23:56:46 GMT

Betar Jerusalem will enter itss Premier League match following the official resignation of coach Yuval Naim.

Hard-fought win puts Mac TA in 2nd place

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 23:53:39 GMT

Yellow-and-blue turn up intensity in the second half to top Cantu 75-60 at Nokia.

Yuval Naim fired as Betar Jerusalem’s coach

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 04:11:00 GMT

Yellow and Black club spiraling down to relegation zone.

Mac TA looks to recapture early-season magic

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 04:07:19 GMT

Yellow-and-blue must beat Bennet Cantu by at least nine points to have hope of prolonging Euroleague season.

Kiryat Shmona marches toward treble

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 03:59:54 GMT

League-leader advances to last 16; Betar KS shocks Hap Rishon; Hap TA, Mac Haifa cruise.

Betar free-fall continues with Cup loss to Lod

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 03:32:53 GMT

Yellow-and-black eliminated by second-division leaders; Hapoel Jerusalem shocks Maccabi Tel Aviv.

Sinai Says: Maccabi Tel Aviv fans should appreciate Blatt

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 03:26:58 GMT

The criticism leveled at Maccabi Tel Aviv coach David Blatt over the past couple of weeks is truly baffling.

Goerges makes quick work of Pe’er at Paris Open

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 03:19:33 GMT

The 24-year-old Israeli, ranked No. 37 in the world, was steamrolled by the German.

Hot Mac Ashdod edges Hap J’lem in OT

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 05:42:35 GMT

Maccabi Ashdod followed up its stunning upset against Maccabi Tel Aviv with a BSL win over Hapoel Jerusalem.

Sputtering Betar looks to right ship in State Cup

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 05:35:26 GMT

Yellow-and-black, teetering on brink of relegation, hope game vs Bnei Lod will serve as distraction.

Yavzuri’s redeeming three gives Gilboa/Galil clutch win

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 04:54:26 GMT

Dagan Yavzuri went from villain to hero within less than seven seconds, hitting a three-pointer with 0.4 seconds to play.

Kiryat Shmona takes huge step toward title

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 04:50:53 GMT

1-0 defeat over Haifa gives northerners formidable 12-point lead in standings.

Fatigued Pe’er, Glushko shut out in Eilat

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 06:44:31 GMT

Israel’s dream of returning to the elite of world tennis ends in woeful manner.

Maccabi Tel Aviv crushes Olimpija Ljublijana to end skid

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 06:37:11 GMT

"This win over Ljubljana was excellent preparation for our upcoming game against Cantu, ” David Blatt says.

K8 biggest winner from Hap TA, Ashdod draw

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 06:25:22 GMT

Win vs Mac Haifa will give Northerners a daunting 12 point lead after Hap TA and Ashdod deadlock.

Hap TA deals with Tamuz drama ahead of match with Ashdod

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 23:48:55 GMT

Striker rejoins teammates in training, but not before blaming the club for torpedoing his transfer to AS Monaco.

Israel falls to Portugal, but still alive in Eilat

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 23:44:42 GMT

Despite 2-1 defeat, blue-and-white has everything to play for against Great Britain.

Dudi rallies in Zagreb; Shahar fights back

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 22:44:14 GMT

Andy Ram and Yoni Erlich also in action, will face Daniele Bracciali, Lukas Rosol in the quarterfinals.

Sofo’s health Mac TA’s ‘elephant in the room’

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 22:41:03 GMT

With its big man ailing, yellow-and-blue face fellow 1-1 Cantu in critical Top 16 clash.

Blue-and-white sets modest Olympic goals

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 23:09:38 GMT

preparations for the London 2012 Olympic games are entering the final stretch.

Tamuz changes mind, remains with Reds

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 23:04:31 GMT

Hapoel Tel Aviv striker turns down lucrative offer from AS Monaco; transfer window closes.

Israel has Dutch, Portuguese, British on tap

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 23:00:31 GMT

Pe’er & Co. play host in Eilat, under pressure to stay afloat in Europe/Africa Zone Group I.

Lowly Mac Ashdod stuns Maccabi Tel Aviv at Nokia

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 05:30:50 GMT

With a crucial Euroleague game coming up, Maccabi was hoping Monday’s BSL encounter against Maccabi Ashdod would be yet another typical walk in the park.

Mac TA holds Kiryat Shmona with late goal

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 05:25:47 GMT

Yellow-and-blue equalize in the 89th minute to draw 1-1 with the league leaders.

Hap TA finding its form

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 05:51:02 GMT

Tamuz heading to Monaco; Yehezkel fired from Rishon.

Hap J’lem hangs on to topple Netanya

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 05:45:52 GMT

It will be at least a few weeks until the changes can be judged, but at least the new-look Jerusalem finally showed some fighting spirit.

Mac TA bounces back from Barca loss with Adriatic W

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 06:50:49 GMT

Maccabi beats Siroki of Bosnia 84-69 at Nokia Arena to improve to 17-1 in the Adriatic League.

Betar blunders its way back into danger

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 06:41:36 GMT

Jerusalem blanked in Rishon, drops below Mac PT; Mac Haifa makes it two in a row.

Betar’s relegation battle continues

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 05:54:57 GMT

A unique defense

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 19:18:26 GMT

For Yeshiva University basketball coach Jonathan Halpert, recruiting from Israel is his way of saying thank-you to those who have served in the IDF.

Mac TA hosts Barca with revenge in mind

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 23:26:41 GMT

Yellow-and-blue must overcome tough defense to beat the Catalans in Euroleague Top 16.

K8’s Sheratzky is everything Hap TA’s Tabib is not

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:05:27 GMT

Toto Cup finalists Kiryat Shmona and Hapoel Tel Aviv are as different as any two soccer clubs in Israel.

Kiryat Shmona captures Toto Cup over Hap TA

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:02:15 GMT

Teams trade extra-time tallies before Ben-Shimon’s boys snag trophy in 4-3 shootout.

Mac TA takes care of business ahead of Barca showdown

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 23:59:16 GMT

Maccabi has had one eye on the encounter with Barca since claiming an impressive 84-76 road win at Zalgiris Kaunas in its Top 16 opener.

Greens fight back at home to deny Mac TA

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 23:55:30 GMT

The winner arrived six minutes later, with much-maligned left-back Taleb Tawatha heading beyond Levy from Yaniv Katan’s corner.

Hap J’lem tailspin continues with humbling loss to Ashkelon

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 03:43:37 GMT

Jerusalem dropped to 7-6 in the BSL on Sunday night after falling to a humbling 83-74 defeat at Ironi Ashkelon.

Mac TA continues to plow through Adriatic opponents

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 03:31:19 GMT

Tel Aviv took another step on Saturday to ensuring it will enter the Adriatic League Final Four as the No. 1 seed.

Betar pulls off shocker for 3rd straight week

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 03:26:00 GMT

Jerusalem blanks second-place Ashdod 1-0; K8 extends lead with Hasharon rout.

Australian Open: Pe’er flattened by Lisicki

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 15:39:58 GMT

Shahar Pe’er was utterly frustrated throughout her 2nd round Australian Open match against world No. 15 Sabine Lisicki Thursday.

Mac TA staves off late Zalgiris run for win

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 03:54:10 GMT

Mallet leads yellow-and-blue to crucial 1st Euroleague Top 16 victory with Barca looming.

Hapoel Tel Aviv looks to quell turmoil with win vs Netanya

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 03:49:55 GMT

Hapoel’s title hopes have completely evaporated over the past six weeks, with the Reds falling 12 points behind the streaking Ironi Kiryat Shmona.

Crunch-time begins now for Mac TA

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 23:51:20 GMT

Yellow-and-blue must buckle down as it faces Zalgiris to tip off Euroleague Top 16.

What can be done for Hapoel Tel Aviv?

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 23:29:42 GMT

Sinai Says: There are no saints in the sad and sudden demise of Hapoel Tel Aviv, but it is Tabib who should shoulder almost all the blame for what has transpired.

Pe’er parades into 2nd round with ease

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 23:22:01 GMT

Sela ousted early by Bellucci; Djokovic has fun in the sun, Stosur wilts, Serena advances.

Mac TA crushes Ashkelon but injuries remain a concern

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 05:33:09 GMT

Blatt has to bench both Demond Mallet and Sofoklis Schortsanits due to health reasons with Euroleague Top 16 action approaching.

Miserable week gets worse for Hap TA

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 05:25:23 GMT

Reds fall to 3-0 defeat, remain 12 points behind leader Kiryat Shmona.

Betar will take any victory it can get

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 06:34:39 GMT

Jerusalem set on avoiding relegation, defeats lowly Hap PT; Hap TA execs resign.

Hap J’lem fizzles out after break in loss to Gilboa

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 06:28:43 GMT

After thrashing the struggling Bnei Hasharon in his first game at the helm, Jerusalem suffered a disappointing State Cup exit.

Kiryat Shmona takes big step towards title

Sun, 15 Jan 2012 03:40:52 GMT

Ben-Shimon’s men’s victory extends unbeaten streak to 19, increases gap to eight points in standings.

Maccabi Tel Aviv outlasts Zagreb for overtime victory

Sun, 15 Jan 2012 03:14:21 GMT

Local Hoops: Shawn James had nine points and 12 rebounds in Maccabi Tel Aviv’s 91-85 overtime win at Cibona Zagreb in Adriatic League action.

Pe’er handed tricky draw in Australia

Sun, 15 Jan 2012 03:05:23 GMT

Tennis star Shahar Pe’er faces difficult path to Australian Open glory, drawing a potential 2nd round match up with world No. 15 Sabine Lisicki.

Shirazi: Chance to manage Reds too good to turn down

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 07:08:40 GMT

Hapoel, currently in third place in the standings, could find itself 12 points back of Kiryat Shmona after the weekend.

Pe’er powers through to Hobart International semifinals

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 06:59:03 GMT

Israeli tennis star gets the best of former world No. 5 Anna Chakvetadze to advance; set to face Yanina Wickmayer of Belgium.

Mac Rishon beats feel-good Hap TA to advance

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 06:50:55 GMT

Rishon fights off multiple runs to reach final four, joining Mac TA, Hap Holon and Habika’a.

Biton’s agent: Man City ‘interested in Nir’

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 23:53:05 GMT

Ashdod SC midfielder Nir Biton may be on verge of making a shock move to the English giant Manchester City.

Hap TA tabs Shirazi to take over the reins

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 23:48:06 GMT

Despite having to leave Hapoel Haifa less than two months ago Nitzan Shirazi joins Hapoel Tel Aviv.

Pe’er fights through breaks to advance

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 23:44:02 GMT

The wet weather in Tasmania meant it took the Israeli over seven-and-a-half hours to complete victory.

Big 4th quarter sends Holon into cup semis

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 23:38:46 GMT

Ashkelon knocked out; Hap TA hopeful as three remaining quarterfinals tip-off tonight.

Hap TA tops Mac PT in first game since sacking Kashtan

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 03:16:41 GMT

Hapoel secures victory a day after Kashtan was stunningly sacked.

Hap TA gets rid of Kashtan in shock move

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 23:43:15 GMT

IFA Chairman Luzon proclaims sport is clean; Mac Haifa, Sakhnin wage scoreless draw.

Yellow-and-blue cruise by Hasharon into quarters

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 23:38:36 GMT

Maccabi has already forgotten what a tight game looks like after crushing all before it in all competitions over the past month,

Local Tennis: Israel gets tough group for Eilat event

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 23:31:56 GMT

The blue-and-white will need to finish the pool in first position to advance to a tie against another of the four pool winners.

Hapoel TA storms into quarterfinals

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 05:21:11 GMT

National League Reds oust Gilboa/Galil; struggling Hap J’lem eliminated by Rishon.

Luzon questioned by cops again in match-fixing probe

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 05:15:27 GMT

Israel Football Association chairman Luzon allegations of involvement in match fixing.

Andy Ram and Yoni Erlich fall in Chennai final

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 05:13:57 GMT

The Israeli duo all but lost the the first set after Paes and Tipsarevic took a 3-0 lead.

Kiryat Shmona claims another shut out win

Sun, 08 Jan 2012 05:46:45 GMT

Northerners blank Hap Rishon 2-0 to maintain six point lead; Betar finally wins.

Ram and Erlich through to finals in India

Sun, 08 Jan 2012 05:37:39 GMT

Ram and Erlich have got this year off to an excellent start, reaching the final in their first tournament of 2012.

Maccabi TA crushes Lasko in Adriatic League match-up

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 23:48:43 GMT

Maccabi Tel Aviv won its 10th straight game in all competitions.

Season goes from bad to worse for Betar J’lem

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 23:43:24 GMT

Yellow-and-black drop into relegation zone, lose iconic player, and are docked two points all in one week.

IFA deducts two points from Betar for fans’ racist taunts

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 23:40:31 GMT

Judge rules that Betar hasn’t done enough to stop racist minority.

Steely Sela surges into Chennai quarters

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 23:33:02 GMT

Dudi rallies past Paire, Raonic up next; Ram/Erlich in semis; Serena injured in Brisbane.

Sinai Says: Bruchian and Betar: A divorce long overdue

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 06:21:18 GMT

Betar needs hungry and motivated players, ones who still have their best days ahead of them, something which can not be said about Bruchian.

Tennis: Pe’er falls, Sela breezes in Chennai

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 05:58:19 GMT

"She’s tough from both sides and her backhand is really a weapon," Petkovich says of Pe'er.

Hap J’lem tramples Bnei Hasharon in Drucker’s debut

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 05:56:09 GMT

Drucker understands victory over Bnei Hasharon in its current state is hardly a reason to celebrate.

Kiryat Shmona maintains six-point gap with draw

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 05:47:48 GMT

Northerners extend unbeaten streak to 17 at Ashdod thanks to another clean sheet.

Betar drops another one, falls into relegation zone

Mon, 02 Jan 2012 06:24:04 GMT

“The way we played tonight we don’t deserve to stay in the league," says coach Yuval Naim.

Mac TA way too powerful for Gilboa

Mon, 02 Jan 2012 06:12:53 GMT

Blatt’s boys dismiss notion of other local title contenders with 41-point thrashing.

Djokovic triumphant in Abu Dhabi

Sun, 01 Jan 2012 05:27:47 GMT

World number one prepares to defend his Australia Open title.

Revitalized Gilboa out for revenge vs Maccabi Tel Aviv

Sun, 01 Jan 2012 05:22:20 GMT

Gilboa coach Lior Lubin has strengthened his roster and gelled it into a cohesive team.

Tough times continue for Maccabi Haifa

Sun, 01 Jan 2012 05:17:22 GMT

Greens’ humbling 4-2 loss to Hapoel Rishon Lezion puts coach Levy’s job in jeopardy.

Korzits is Israeli sports personality of the year

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 22:27:52 GMT

Interview: Inspirational 27-year-old windsurfer edges Shay Doron for prestigious ‘Post’ award.

Sinking Reds must turn things around in a hurry

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 22:00:27 GMT

After failing to win for a 4th consecutive match, Hapoel Tel Aviv know they must defeat Hapoel Acre to keep the team in title contention.

Mac TA happy with Top 16 draw despite tough Barca

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 05:30:03 GMT

Blatt optimistic that Tel Aviv will finish among the top two in its Top 16 group.

Stingy Kiryat Shmona win 7th straight

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 05:21:16 GMT

Northerners extend lead over 2nd place Ashdod to six points ahead of showdown.

Gutman introduced as national coach

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 07:00:43 GMT

The Israel Football Association secretariat unanimously voted in favor of Gutman’s appointment, making him the 26th coach in the blue-and-white’s history.

Sinai Says: IFA gets it half-right with Gutman hire

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 06:55:44 GMT

The 53-year-old Gutman has seen and done it all since beginning his coaching career more than 26 years ago.

Katash out as coach of Hap J’lem

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 06:53:18 GMT

After a mostly disappointing 18 months at the helm, Katash notified his players he has guided them for the last time.

Mid-week slate headlined by Ashdod-Mac Haifa duel

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 06:49:35 GMT

What makes Ashdod’s success especially remarkable is that it's achieved it with a squad almost identical to the one that only barely avoided relegation last season.

Reeling Hap J’lem gets hammered by Habika’a

Mon, 26 Dec 2011 23:53:37 GMT

Jerusalem was thrashed 81-59 at BC Habika’a, falling to one of its more humbling defeats in recent seasons.

Mac TA blows out Hasharon to kick off busy week

Mon, 26 Dec 2011 05:25:40 GMT

Maccabi Tel Aviv enjoyed an easy evening in Herzliya, thrashing Bnei Hasharon 113-73 to improve to 9-1 in the BSL.

Ashdod edges Mac TA, moves back into 2nd

Mon, 26 Dec 2011 05:22:52 GMT

Mizrahi’s men continue red-hot run, trail Kiryat Shmona by just four points atop weird table.

Glushko, Sela new Israeli champs

Sun, 25 Dec 2011 02:50:03 GMT

Julia Glushko ended Shahar Pe’er’s five-year reign as Israel champion with a convincing 6-3, 6-4 victory.

Mac TA faces Hasharon ahead of Top 16 draw

Sun, 25 Dec 2011 02:43:03 GMT

Maccabi Tel Aviv already guaranteed to finish second in Euroleague Group C, will be second seed in Wednesday’s draw.

Gutman a lock to be named national team coach

Sun, 25 Dec 2011 02:36:48 GMT

Israel Football Association chairman Avi Luzon says former Hapoel Tel Aviv coach is the sole candidate for the position.

Kiryat Shmona running away from the pack

Sun, 25 Dec 2011 02:31:54 GMT

Surprising league-leaders earn 10th victory in last 11 matches; Greens outclassed by Hap PT.

Sela seeks revenge vs Weintraub; Glushko to face Pe’er

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 23:43:40 GMT

After losing to Shahar Pe’er in each of the last two finals, Julia Glushko will be hoping to claim her first Israel championship title.

Hap TA looks to stop free-fall vs Bnei Yehuda

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 23:37:56 GMT

The one-time favorites need win after losing two straight matches and dropping to 3rd place.

Casspi lights it up in Cleveland debut

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 23:12:30 GMT

2011/12 seems set to be a breakthrough year for the Israeli forward.

Top men, women advance to semifinals

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 23:06:48 GMT

Sela, Weintraub, Pe’er, Glushko move to next round of the Israel tennis championships in Ra’anana

Stress-free yellow-and-blue takes on Charleroi

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 23:02:37 GMT

With Top 16 spot already clinched, Mac TA has opportunity for close-up audition of Mallet.

Casspi couldn’t have asked for a better situation

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 23:31:31 GMT

Sinai Says: With Year 3 on the horizon, Omri Casspi figures to stay on the floor in Cleveland.

Top players in first round of national championships

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 23:21:49 GMT

Sela: “This is my first competitive match in a long time and I hope I continue to improve from here.”

Gutman tapped to be next nat’l coach

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 23:15:58 GMT

With official decision to come in January, ex-Hap TA manager is a virtual lock

Mac Haifa hangs on for crucial victory

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 07:45:55 GMT

After uneventful first half, Greens stave off late surge from Netanya to take game 2-1.

Netanya notches 3rd straight win, snaps Gilboa’s streak

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 06:52:04 GMT

13-2 Netanya run in third quarter the turning point, with Gilboa failing to come back for a win.

Pe’er, Sela begin quest for local title

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 06:46:27 GMT

Dudi Sela to begin his participation in the Israel tennis championships when he faces Alon Alya in 2nd round in Ra’anana.

Yellow-and-blue swats away Habika’a

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 07:26:50 GMT

Third triumph in four nights for Mac TA; Tapiro’s triple-double paces Ashdod over Hasharon.

Mashiah rallies for bronze; Cohen, Buskila miss medal

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 07:23:56 GMT

The 23-year-old Israeli also claimed a bronze medal at last year’s World Championships in Kerteminde, Denmark.

Struggling Hap TA drops another close one

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 07:20:47 GMT

Hapoel was leading the league standings just last week, but 2 straight 1-0 defeats, have seriously complicated its situation.

Mac TA faces Habika’a after Euroleague, Adriatic Ws

Sun, 18 Dec 2011 00:02:58 GMT

Yellow-and-blue prove over the past three days that it can manage without Jordan Farmar.

Cohen-Buskila pair closes in on medal; Mashiah fading

Sat, 17 Dec 2011 23:57:43 GMT

Israelis loog good to take a medal at the World Championships women’s 470 Class sailing competition in Perth, Australia.

Top-of-table Kiryat Shmona keeps truckin’

Sat, 17 Dec 2011 23:48:51 GMT

Another clean sheet for Ben-Shimon’s boys; Betar loses again; Mac TA finally triumphs.

Mashiah, Zubari sink in overall standings

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 03:42:07 GMT

Zubari fell one place to 18th overall after a miserable day in which he finished in 24th, 15th, and 38th.

Kiryat Shmona looks to pad first-place lead

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 03:26:33 GMT

Hapoel Tel Aviv ends Europa campaign with a win.

Exclusive club membership

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 13:43:35 GMT

Jerusalem sporting icon Yossi Mizrahi is finally gaining the recognition he deserves at Ashdod SC.

Mac TA tries to steady ship with victory over Istanbul

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 04:16:27 GMT

Maccabi Tel Aviv coach David Blatt is hoping his team can come up with one more vintage performance to all but secure second place in Group C.

Mashiah drops out of first at windsurfing championship

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 04:13:20 GMT

Nimrod Mashiah dropped to second place at the windsurfing World Championships in Perth, Australia.

A perfect storm of misery for Mac Haifa

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 04:10:49 GMT

Greens fall 3-0 at home to Schalke as Bucharest beats Larnaca to seal ouster for Levy’s boys.

Sinai Says: The ‘little engine that could'

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 23:54:24 GMT

Since 1990, only one Premier League championship title has been claimed by a club outside of the traditional big four.

Mashiah still leads the field

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 23:50:48 GMT

23-year-old Israeli currently leads the overall standings with just six negative points.

Hapoel Jerusalem crashes out of Eurocup

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 23:47:35 GMT

Hapoel needed to defeat Donetsk by at least 10 points to claim tiebreaker over Ukrainians, keep alive its hopes of reaching the last 16.

Greens gung-ho on advancing without help

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 23:44:30 GMT

Mac Haifa hosts Schalke looking for a win to clinch round-of-32 berth; Mac TA visits Kiev.

Mac TA ends skid at the buzzer

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 00:07:26 GMT

Langford had 17 points for Maccabi, which amazingly hit three of 14 from three-point range for a third consecutive game.

Hap J’lem must win big to move on

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 00:03:44 GMT

Hapoel Jerusalem will have to defeat BC Donetsk at Malha Arena by at least 10 points to remain alive in the Eurocup.

Mashiah atop the standings at windsurfing championships

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 23:57:35 GMT

Nimrod Mashiah got the windsurfing World Championships in Perth, Australia off to an ideal start.

Kiryat Shmona returns to top of the table

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 23:54:26 GMT

Gritty 1-0 conquest of Hapoel Tel Aviv extends magical season for plucky club.

Naimi injured in Hap J’lem’s loss to Holon

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 07:40:49 GMT

Hapoel Jerusalem unable to cope without Yuval Naimi against Hapoel Holon.

Bumbling Betar drops another one

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 07:34:54 GMT

Jerusalem fails to find back of the net for a third straight match, has scored just two goals in its last seven clashes.

Korzits back on top of windsurfing world

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 07:28:30 GMT

Israeli captures second career gold, with help from Davidovich; Zubari, Mashiah set.

Hapoel snaps long drought in Haifa derby

Sun, 11 Dec 2011 13:18:10 GMT

Greens suffer shock 3-1 upset; Mac TA stems tide with draw; Ashdod tied for first place.

Nevo a two-time medalist at Euros

Sun, 11 Dec 2011 07:02:14 GMT

24-year-old swimmer clocks new Israeli record time of 4:04.49 minutes in the 400- meters individual medley final.

Suddenly slumping yellow-and-blue fall again

Sun, 11 Dec 2011 06:56:07 GMT

Maccabi Tel Aviv loses its perfect record in Adriatic League falling 81-74 at KK Zagreb for its second defeat in three days.

Korzits on verge of gold

Sun, 11 Dec 2011 06:45:12 GMT

Windsurfer already guaranteed medal at World Sailing Championships.

A victory of sorts

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 18:28:43 GMT

Hapoel Beersheba is in such dire straits that they celebrated the most basic achievement.

Israel’s Korzits in prime position for gold

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 07:49:01 GMT

Windsurfer consolidates her place atop ISAF World Sailing Championships in Perth, Australia.

Maccabi TA desperate to turn it around

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 07:41:47 GMT

Interim coach Nir Levine looks to notch first win at the helm for yellow-and-blue.

Mac aims for 1st signature post-Farmar win

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 03:45:46 GMT

Real Madrid, which also lost NBA stars, will be toughest task yet for yellow-and-blue.

Gravelines lays a beating on Hapoel again

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 00:53:41 GMT

Jerusalem’s advancement hopes in big trouble after 97-74 road loss drops record to 1-3.

Sinai Says: Drama as Zubari, Mashiah battle for Olympic nod

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 00:49:37 GMT

The two have never been the best of friends, but things have escalated into an all-out war since September’s European Championships.

Hap TA back on top with shutout of Haifa

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 00:03:45 GMT

Decisive win puts Reds eight points ahead of rival Greens; now clear favorites to take title.

Ivanir sacked by Mac TA

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 00:00:40 GMT

Less than a year after returning to his boyhood club as a savior, Moti Ivanir is fired.

Mac TA dumps Holon, 84-75

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 23:57:06 GMT

Despite improving to 6-1 on the season, Maccabi once more had to work hard for what in the past used to be a straightforward league win.

Must-win situation for Hap J’lem in Eurocup

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 23:51:29 GMT

Jerusalem dropped to a 1-2 record in Group A last week after falling to a 91-75 defeat to the impressive Frenchmen at Malha Arena.

Netanya notches 1st victory; Hasharon rallies for new coach

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 08:02:22 GMT

Adi Azulai gets his tenure at Bnei Hasharon off to a winning start with the hosts beating Ironi Ashkelon 101-96 in Herzliya.

Israel draws tough Euro qualifying group

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 07:58:15 GMT

National team drawn into Group A with perennial powerhouse Serbia, up-and-coming Montenegro as well as the weaker Slovakia, Estonia and Iceland.

From bad to worse for yellow-and-blue

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 07:54:00 GMT

Hap Haifa claims 2-0 win, drops bumbling Mac TA to fourth consecutive league loss.

Hapoel thrashes Haifa, leads league for now

Sun, 04 Dec 2011 06:55:24 GMT

Hapoel Jerusalem made it four straight BSL wins, thrashing Maccabi Haifa 95-76 at Malha Arena.

Kiryat Shmona temporarily goes top

Sun, 04 Dec 2011 06:52:11 GMT

Northerners grind out 2-1 win in Acre; Levy finally gets a win at Beersheba.

Farmar impressed with Europe; Maccabi rolls on in Adriatic

Sun, 04 Dec 2011 06:44:24 GMT

Having been a role player during most of his professional career, Farmar thrived in Maccabi after he became one of the team’s pillars in the Euroleague.

Mac Haifa blows great opportunity, falls 2-1

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 23:59:08 GMT

Greens can still punch their own ticket to round-of-32 with win over Schalke in two weeks.

Betar hosts Mac PT looking to stay afloat in mediocrity

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 23:55:27 GMT

Things could get pretty uncomfortable at Beit Vegan should Betar fail to break out of its recent rut soon.

Mac TA looks for Top 16 berth

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 14:47:22 GMT

A win for Maccabi will officially book it a spot in the Top 16; Jordan Farmar’s swan song in yellow and blue.

Resurgent Mac Haifa takes show on road

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 14:37:45 GMT

Greens visit Larnaca hoping to secure advancement; Mac TA seeks first group win.

Contador & Co. ready to pedal through Israel

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 22:59:33 GMT

Team Saxo Bank owned by former Tour winner Bjarne Riis begins its annual team building camp in the western Galilee.

Sinai Says: Yellow-and-black-and-blue

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 05:07:08 GMT

Maccabi's struggles are distancing the club from its storied past.

Hapoel playing for pride, UEFA coefficient in Bucharest

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 04:48:47 GMT

Hapoel Tel Aviv is determined to build on the momentum it picked up in its 3-1 derby victory over Maccabi Tel Aviv.

Jerusalem can’t solve Gravelines at Malha

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 04:40:15 GMT

Hapoel’s hopes of reaching last 16 dealt blow by impressive Frenchmen in 91-75 loss.

Banin excited for chance to restore Hap Haifa to glory

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 23:49:47 GMT

Haifa won just one of its first 13 matches of the season, picking up only seven points to date.

Yellow-and-blue outlast Mac Haifa in OT

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 23:45:05 GMT

Hot Hap J’lem ready to square off against tough BCM Gravelines in Eurocup action.

Gilboa/Galil stays hot to take first place from Ashkelon

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 06:08:54 GMT

Barak Netanya falls to 0-6 on the season, losing 79-69 at Maccabi Rishon Lezion.

Reds back atop table after derby triumph

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 06:03:58 GMT

Hap TA gets goals from three different players to keep yellow-and-blue in deep rut.

Kiryat Shmona goes top ahead of TA derby

Sat, 26 Nov 2011 23:49:21 GMT

Down a man, Greens tip Acre 1-0; Maccabi Haifa wins a second consecutive Premier League match for the first time this season.

With NBA deal in place, Farmar soon returning to US

Sat, 26 Nov 2011 23:43:20 GMT

Maccabi Tel Aviv fans got their last look at Jordan Farmar at Nokia Arena on Saturday night.

Reds can’t afford let-up vs Maccabi in TA derby

Fri, 25 Nov 2011 04:33:26 GMT

Hapoel enters this weekend’s matches in first place, but it desperately needs a victory over the yellow-and-blue.

Five straight for Mac TA in Euroleague

Fri, 25 Nov 2011 04:26:43 GMT

Sofoklis Schortsanitis and Jordan Farmar power surging yellow-and-blue to avenging triumph over Milano.

Yellow-and-blue hopes to right ship vs Milano

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 22:46:14 GMT

Mac TA’s shooting must improve against struggling Italians to avenge early-season loss.

Sinai Says: Scheyer bent on hanging on

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 06:09:49 GMT

In the midst of a slow start at Maccabi, Jon Scheyer refuses to let his spirit be broken.

Hapoel evens Eurocup record with win

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 05:59:21 GMT

Two days after upending Maccabi, Jerusalem easily handles Cibona 89-73.

Hap J’lem hopes to maintain momentum against Zagreb

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 06:52:18 GMT

Jerusalem stuns Maccabi 78-64 for first league win on road against the yellow-and- blue since October 1990.

Mac Haifa spoils Betar’s return to Teddy

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 06:42:51 GMT

After opening scoring, Jerusalem surrenders four unanswered goals to lose at "new" home.

Sela falls in final; Fed starts with a win

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 05:52:07 GMT

Ranked No. 95 in the world, Sela upset top seed and home favorite Thomaz Bellucci in the semifinals.

Hap TA manages just a scoreless draw vs Ramat Hasharon

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 05:47:07 GMT

On Monday, Betar Jerusalem returns home for the first time this season, hosting Maccabi Haifa at the renovated Teddy Stadium.

Hap J’lem topples yellow-and-blue

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 05:40:58 GMT

Reds shock tired Mac TA at Nokia with impressive 14-point victory to take over first place.

Growing pains on the gridiron

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 05:33:41 GMT

Game between he Big Blue Jerusalem Lions and the Clal Tel Aviv Pioneers never took place following a hearing at the Petah Tikva District Court earlier that day.

Mac TA makes it 7-0 in Adriatic, set to host J’lem

Sat, 19 Nov 2011 23:24:45 GMT

Yellow-and-Blue will be looking to record its third victory in four days when it hosts Hapoel Jerusalem in BSL action.

Crisis mode: Maccabi falls 3-0 in Acre

Sat, 19 Nov 2011 23:15:31 GMT

Yellow-and-blue listless in second straight loss; KS tied (for now) at top.

Sela beats Bellucci to reach final of Challenger Finals

Sat, 19 Nov 2011 23:08:40 GMT

Israeli tennis star will face the winner of the semifinal between Germans Andreas Beck and Cedrik-Marcel Stebe.

Strong 4th gives Mac win over Charleroi

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 23:48:30 GMT

Tel Aviv struggles against the Belgians before pulling out a 69-59 victory at Nokia Arena.

Once rock-steady, Mac TA now fighting to stay afloat

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 23:44:11 GMT

A season that had promised so much for Maccabi Tel Aviv just a few weeks ago is in danger of spiraling out of control.

Mac TA opens busy stretch against Charleroi

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 23:19:20 GMT

Yellow-and-blue must focus on one-game-at-a-time mantra with three contests in four nights.

Once again, Israel’s soccer program underwhelming

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 07:06:06 GMT

Sinai Says: Trying to find an explanation for the way Israel’s under-19 national team choked versus Lithuania leaves one with more questions than answers.

Hap J’lem stumbles in Eurocup opener

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 06:56:27 GMT

Katash’s Reds fall behind the eight-ball early and can’t recover on road vs Donetsk.

Omri Casspi headed back to Maccabi Tel Aviv

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 10:41:10 GMT

As hopes fade for a quick end to the NBA lockout, Israeli NBA player signs deal to return home in January.

Local Hoops: Women return with deal inked

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 04:38:20 GMT

Local players' union, Israel Basketball Association sign deal to end two-week strike.

Hap J’lem tries to focus on Donetsk

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 04:32:46 GMT

With Mac TA showdown looming in league play, Reds can’t overlook Eurocup opener in Kiev.

Women’s games tip off, no signed deal yet

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 06:00:47 GMT

Women’s basketball Premier League will return despite Israeli players' strike.

Mac TA refutes report of Durant offer

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 05:52:16 GMT

With yellow-and-blue enjoying local bye, Ashkelon grabs first place; Habika’a wins thriller.

Jerusalem holds off Ashdod at Malha

Sun, 13 Nov 2011 03:57:40 GMT

Strong second half gives Reds 84-73 win; Mac Tel Aviv stays undefeated in Adriadic League.

Tough in Turkey, but Maccabi survives

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 06:33:59 GMT

Yellow-and-blue nets first Euroleague road win, outlasting Anadolu Efes Istanbul 79-72.

Yellow-and-blue in Turkey for tough test

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 07:09:43 GMT

Farmar, Sofo & Co. hope to make it three consecutive Euroleague victories tonight vs Efes.

Like Dangerfield, Elisha Levy can’t get no respect

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 06:34:33 GMT

Sinai Says: No matter how Maccabi Haifa performs, their 53-year-old coach always seems to be on the hot seat.

Hapoel Jerusalem calms nerves with 85-79 win in Netanya

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 06:46:05 GMT

“We showed a lot of heart tonight,” says Brian Randle. “We maybe didn’t run our plays the best, but we worked hard and came out on top."

Yellow-and-blue thrash Ashdod by 29

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 06:18:08 GMT

Eliyahu almost records triple-double; Gilboa/Galil manhandles Holon; Hasharon crushed.

IBA cancels entire women’s season in response to strike

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 06:17:23 GMT

Culture and Sports Minister Limor Livnat extremely critical of the IBA’s announcement.

Hap TA takes care of business; Mac Haifa held

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 06:17:23 GMT

Omer Damari scored the only goal of the match in the 25th minute after an excellent team move which he also started.

Hasharon’s Hickson packs his bags; Mac TA visits Ashdod

Sat, 05 Nov 2011 23:29:54 GMT

After just a single game for Bnei Hasharon, Sacramento Kings forward J.J. Hickson will return to the US.

K. Shmona stumbles to draw with Mac PT

Sat, 05 Nov 2011 23:26:09 GMT

Short-lived three-way tie atop the standings; Tel Aviv clubs still have chance to pad lead.

Sizzling K8 sets sights on first place

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 05:04:20 GMT

Ironi Kiryat Shmona’s dream start to the season can get even better this weekend when it hosts Maccabi Petah Tikva knowing a victory will take it to the top of the Premier League standings for at least 24 hours.

Chances not looking great for TA clubs

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 04:59:40 GMT

Reds battle to 3-3 draw at PSV Eindhoven; yellow-and-blue beaten at home by Stoke.

Of agreements and disagreements

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 15:28:17 GMT

Israeli soccer players often sign on to unfair contracts at 21, making it almost impossible to move to other clubs, as Dan Romann found out.

Maccabi looks to climb in standings as Real Madrid visits

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 06:29:46 GMT

Maccabi has been far from impressive this season, losing Euroleague opener at Olimpia Milano before edging Partizan Belgrade at home.

Haifa eyes round of 32 in Bucharest

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 06:25:46 GMT

Greens face Romanians after fan attack; Hap, Mac TA playing for pride.

Sinai Says: Are Benayoun’s best days behind him?

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 23:42:50 GMT

Criticizing Yossi Benayoun is considered somewhat sacrilegious here in Israel. However, I can’t help but feel that this time he has got it wrong.

Maccabi gets a scare but survives against Netanya 87-85

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 05:00:27 GMT

Maccabi Tel Aviv escaped its first BSL defeat of the season by the skin of its teeth, beating Barak Netanya 87-85.

Bnei Yehuda, Maccabi TA draw 0-0

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 04:57:00 GMT

Both sides squander chances; Tel Aviv denied opportunity to stand alone in first place.

Betar continues downward spiral with loss to Ramat Hasharon

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 05:11:55 GMT

Matters have gone from bad to worse in recent weeks for Betar, with Yuval Naim’s team winless in its past six encounters.

Hap J’lem suffers another setback

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 05:06:19 GMT

Reds lose at home to Ashkelon; Holon dominates Bnei Hasharon; Rishon tames Habika’a.

Reds, Greens get back to winning ways

Sun, 30 Oct 2011 08:07:35 GMT

Hapoel TA demolishes Rishon Lezion 6-0; Maccabi Haifa beats Mac Petah Tikva; 3rd-placed Kiryat Shmona blanks Beersheba.

Mac TA stays perfect in Adriatic ahead of BSL slate

Sun, 30 Oct 2011 08:03:26 GMT

Maccabi sweated its way to a 70-66 victory in Euroleague action, but it outscored Partizan 28-14 in the first quarter on Saturday and cruised.

Maccabi takes Euroleague home opener

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 15:06:49 GMT

Tel Aviv survives late comeback, vanquishes Partizan 70-66 to even record at 1-1.

Lajovic ends Sela’s St. Petersburg run in second round

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 15:02:35 GMT

Dudi Sela squandered a golden opportunity to reach his first ATP Tour quarterfinal in over a year.

Haifa owner Shahar berates players after latest loss

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 14:59:26 GMT

Despite its struggles in the league, Haifa is well-placed to reach the Europa League round of 32 after taking control of second place in Group J.

Mac TA hosts Partizan in home opener

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 02:58:14 GMT

With Farmar back, yellow-and-blue hopes to put Milano loss in back mirror; Casspi on the way?

Saba and Radi: Lesser-known lights begin to shine bright

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 22:10:31 GMT

Sinai Says: After years in the shadows, a pair of veteran Israeli-Arab Premier League players are finally playing to their potential and getting the recognition they deserve.

Sela sweeps by No. 16 Dolgopolov

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 04:38:29 GMT

Israeli tennis star records first victory of year over top-20 player.

Yellow-and-blue pulls out tough triumph over Ashkelon

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 04:30:46 GMT

Maccabi’s superior experience shows in the final stages of tight win.

Bnei Sakhnin blanks Betar at Doha

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 03:29:34 GMT

Betar Jerusalem fails to win for the fifth straight league encounter, with 3-0 loss at hand of rivals.

Mac Haifa, Hap TA lose; Mac TA back on top

Sun, 23 Oct 2011 23:56:46 GMT

Maccabi Haifa’s Premier League title defense suffered yet another unexpected blow with a humbling 3-0 home defeat to Ironi Kiryat Shmona.

J’lem demolished by Gilboa/Galil; Habika’a beats Holon

Sun, 23 Oct 2011 23:52:45 GMT

Hapoel Jerusalem’s frailties were embarrassingly exposed as it dropped to an 89-68 BSL defeat at Hapoel Gilboa/Galil.

With hot start in the past, Mac TA needs a win

Sun, 23 Oct 2011 02:00:32 GMT

Four straight wins to start the season took Maccabi to the top of the standings, but it has triumphed just once in its last six matches.

Maccabi Tel Aviv bounces back in Adriatic

Sun, 23 Oct 2011 01:56:59 GMT

Maccabi encountered little trouble in Siroki, outscoring the hosts 27-12 in the second period to open a 50-33 halftime margin it easily maintained after the break.

Mac TA defeated by Milano in opener

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 04:04:22 GMT

Maccabi loses 89-82 at Olimpia Milano.

Haifa happy at home, both TA clubs lose

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 03:54:54 GMT

Greens coast to 5-0 rout; Reds drop tough one to PSV, yellow-and-blue stung by Stoke.

He restored Maccabi’s dominance, but was Blatt too good for his own good?

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 23:16:47 GMT

Sinai Says: Blatt hoping last season's remarkable accomplishments, both on and off the court, won't prove to be a curse in disguise.

Maccabi’s bid for Euroleague glory begins in Milan

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 23:13:52 GMT

The Italians have also taken advantage of the NBA lockout, bringing in Danilo Gallinari of the Denver Nuggets.

Reds host Eindhoven, hoping to stay alive

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 23:10:08 GMT

Haifa welcomes Steaua Bucharest to Kiryat Eliezer; Maccabi Tel Aviv at Stoke.

Betar, Hap Rishon play to 1-1 draw in Ramat Gan

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 23:25:48 GMT

Jerusalem has gone winless in its last four games since defeating Hapoel Haifa one month ago.

Hap J’lem survives close call in opener

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 23:13:25 GMT

Bnei Hasharon takes Reds to extra period, but Strawberry leads hosts to tight triumph.

Maccabi TA held 2-1 at KS, still looking up at Reds

Sun, 16 Oct 2011 23:54:58 GMT

Maccabi running on all cylinders early

Sun, 16 Oct 2011 23:52:06 GMT

TA coasts 95-60 at Gan Ner; Habika’a takes first BSL game 81-80 in OT over Haifa.

Shatilov medals at gymnastics worlds

Sun, 16 Oct 2011 06:23:16 GMT

Alex Shatilov cemented his place as one of Israel’s best medal hopes at next summer’s London Olympics, claiming a bronze medal in Floor final.

Reds take over first place with 5-0 rout

Sun, 16 Oct 2011 06:19:40 GMT

Hap TA pounds Hap PT; Beersheba holds Mac Haifa to draw; Mac PT sacks Balbul.

No lockout here: Balls start bouncing around local courts

Sun, 16 Oct 2011 06:15:24 GMT

The Basketball Super League has undergone wholesale changes once more ahead of the start of the 2011/12 season.

Second-placed Hap TA not feeling too good about itself

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 04:37:09 GMT

Hapoel Tel Aviv will find itself in crisis mode should it fail to defeat Hapoel Petah Tikva at Bloomfield Stadium this weekend.

Maccabi Tel Aviv takes Chance Cup

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 04:34:25 GMT

Yellow-and-blue holds off feisty Holon in second half 78-74 to win preseason tourney.

Shahar somehow still smiling after season-long swoon

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 06:35:18 GMT

Sinai Says: Suffering from a stress fracture in her lower back and falling eight places to No. 35 in the world, Pe'er remains optimistic.

Mac TA trounces J’lem in semis; to face Holon for title

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 06:30:02 GMT

For a second straight night, Maccabi all but clinched its win within the first five minutes of the game.

Playing for pride, Israel blanks Malta

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 06:25:20 GMT

In coaching swan-song, Fernandez leads blue-and-white to victory in final qualifier.

Maccabi Tel Aviv gets off to thunderous start in Israel

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 02:33:08 GMT

Maccabi Tel Aviv will face Hapoel Jerusalem in the semifinals of the Chance Cup after crushing Barak Netanya 117-66 in quarterfinals.

Gymnastics: Shatilov starts fast in Tokyo

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 02:29:20 GMT

Shatilov progressed to the floor final from third place overall with a score of 15.500 points and will be hoping to add to his bronze medal.

Israel in Malta for meaningless match

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 02:26:52 GMT

Blue-and-white’s Euro qualifying campaign mercifully comes to an end.

Hap J’lem tops Ashdod; Rishon edges Bnei Hasharon

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 12:29:07 GMT

Hapoel Jerusalem looks set to face Maccabi Tel Aviv for the first time this season after advancing to semifinals of Chance Cup.

A good catch?

Fri, 07 Oct 2011 12:02:51 GMT

Hapoel Jerusalem prepares to begin the local basketball season under new owner Guma Aguiar.

Back injury ends Pe’er’s 2011 early

Fri, 07 Oct 2011 01:56:12 GMT

Pe'er failed to make it past the second round in 10 of her past 12 tournaments, suffered from pain in her back over last two weeks

Maccabi Tel Aviv handles Zagreb in home opener

Fri, 07 Oct 2011 01:55:53 GMT

Tel Aviv had little trouble dominating the Croats, taking 41- 29 lead into breakת, opening 18- point margin (76-58) by end of third period.

Sinai Says: After changes, BSL risks alienating fans

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 04:55:54 GMT

With so little incentive, regular season will become a prolonged preseason. For Israeli basketball’s sake, let’s hope someone still cares.

After qualifying wins, Dudi ousted in 1st round in Tokyo

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 04:47:33 GMT

Rafa begins title defense with easy first-round win; Stosur out, Wozniacki through in Beijing.

Mac Haifa holds leader Mac TA to 1-1 draw

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 04:56:30 GMT

Greens creep up to 5th place; Mac Netanya hands Hap TA first loss of local campaign.

Pe’er plummeting down the rankings

Sun, 02 Oct 2011 23:28:46 GMT

Shahar Pe’er expected to drop out of world’s top-30 for first time since 2009 after losing in first round of tournament for seventh time this year.

Mac TA, Mac Haifa set to clash; Sakhnin blanks Mac PT

Sun, 02 Oct 2011 23:19:39 GMT

Maccabi Tel Aviv coach Moti Ivanir insists his team will not be favorite in Monday night’s mouthwatering topshelf showdown against Maccabi Haifa.

Yellow-and-blue opens Adriatic League campaign in style

Sun, 02 Oct 2011 03:39:54 GMT

The yellow-and-blue opened an early lead and was in complete control after taking a 25-13 margin into the second period.

Hap BS notches first win before Klinger steps down

Sun, 02 Oct 2011 03:38:42 GMT

It was a surprise Klinger was still at the helm for Saturday’s match, it was more shocking he decided to walk out on Beersheba after it finally claimed a win.

Two losses and a draw from Israeli trio

Sun, 02 Oct 2011 03:33:38 GMT

In Warsaw, Toto Tamuz put Hapoel in front in the 34th minute and Hapoel held a deserved lead at the break.

NBA recruit Farmar focuses on leading Mac TA to glory

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 23:08:10 GMT

Sinai Says: New Jersey Nets guard wasn’t looking for lucrative offer or special status, he just wanted chance to play in TA, wasn’t shy about it.

Triple-barrel Israeli group-stage action

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 23:02:28 GMT

Mac TA hosts Dynamo Kiev, Hapoel visits Warsaw, Greens in for a challenge vs Schalke.

Blue-and-white women crash out of volleyball Euros

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 07:43:45 GMT

Arie Selinger had hoped his team would be able to reach the quarterfinals of the tournament, but Israel finished rock-bottom of Pool C.

Maccabi Petah Tikva draws 2-2 with Rishon

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 07:40:15 GMT

Bnei Yehuda trumps Ashdod with late penalty.

Fernandez picks ‘B’ squad for Malta qualifier

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 00:02:29 GMT

Fiery Frenchman Luis Fernandez lashed out at his critics once again on Sunday as he named what is likely to be his final squad as Israel coach.

Guma takes over Hapoel Jerusalem

Sun, 25 Sep 2011 23:59:33 GMT

Just when we thought we had heard the last of Guma Aguiar the colorful American businessman made a stunning return to Israeli sports.

Yellow-and-blue back on top of standings

Sun, 25 Sep 2011 23:56:02 GMT

Mac TA keeps Hap Beersheba pointless through six matches with 4-1 trouncing.

Pe’er rallies for Tokyo triumph

Sun, 25 Sep 2011 23:52:10 GMT

Shahar Pe’er escaped what would have been another embarrassing defeat by skin of her teeth saving match point against Kristyna Pliskova.

Gymnastics: Rivkin Israel’s latest Olympian

Sun, 25 Sep 2011 05:30:49 GMT

Neta Rivkin became the first Israeli to win a medal at the worlds when she claimed a bronze in the hoop final last week.

Hap Haifa holds Reds as Greens roll

Sun, 25 Sep 2011 05:24:53 GMT

Betar tripped up 2-1 by basement-dwelling Hapoel Petah Tikva

Never mind! Melikson rebuffs Poland, will stay neutral

Fri, 23 Sep 2011 06:53:39 GMT

“I’ve decided that for the moment I won’t play for either Israel or Poland,” he said in a statement.

Levy looks for answers as Haifa flounders

Fri, 23 Sep 2011 06:49:35 GMT

Greens host plucky Ramat Hasharon; first-place Reds welcome Hap Haifa.

Int'l Soccer: Melikson opts to play for Poland

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 14:04:14 GMT

Israeli midfielder Maor Melikson announced on Wednesday that he has decided to play for the Poland national team.

Israel happy with drawing Portugal

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 14:00:46 GMT

Davis Cup players are brimming with confidence regarding the team’s chances of returning to the World Group playoffs.

Hap TA leapfrogs Maccabi into first place

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 13:58:03 GMT

Reds blank Beersheba while Ramat Hasharon upsets yellow-and-blue; Sakhnin dumps Haifa.

Sinai Says: Korzits continues to throw caution to the wind

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 08:17:01 GMT

After two near-death experiences, windsurfer Lee Korzits has her sights set on winning an Olympic medal in London next summer.

Mid-week full slate on the local pitch

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 08:13:38 GMT

Hap BS visits Hap TA, Klinger still on board; sizzling Mac TA faces Hasharon; Betar in Netanya.

Korzits snags medal

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 04:49:29 GMT

The 27-year-old became the youngest ever windsurfing world champion in 2003, looks like one Israel's best medal hopes at summer Olympics.

Pospisil propels Canada to dramatic conquest of Israel

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 04:47:07 GMT

Israel’s dreams of returning to the Davis Cup World Group after a one-year absence were shattered when Vasek Pospisil beat Amir Weintraub .

TA clubs, Mac Haifa victorious

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 04:42:32 GMT

Yellow-and-blue beat Sakhnin 2-0, Reds defeat Acre by same scoreline while Greens triumph 3-1 against Rishon.

Betar bests Hap Haifa, tied at top

Sun, 18 Sep 2011 01:57:24 GMT

Betar Jerusalem claimed its third win in four Premier League matches on Saturday night, beating Hapoel Haifa 1-0 at National Stadium in Ramat Gan.

Israel heads into Sunday down 2-1

Sun, 18 Sep 2011 01:54:57 GMT

Canada in control after Ram, Erlich can’t get job done in doubles.

Betar hosts Hap Haifa, looking to rebound

Fri, 16 Sep 2011 06:57:27 GMT

Despite first setback of Premier League season in a 1-0 defeat to Hapoel Tel Aviv, Betar Jerusalem coach is confident team will be able bounce back.

Israel, Canada set to square off for spot in World Group

Fri, 16 Sep 2011 06:51:40 GMT

After one-year absence, Israel has golden opportunity to return to Davis Cup World Group this weekend when it hosts Canada at Ramat Hasharon.

Mac, Hap TA stumble out of the gate

Fri, 16 Sep 2011 06:41:41 GMT

Maccabi’s 5-1 loss to by Besiktas JK in Turkey ends without incident; Hapoel falls to a bitterly disappointing 1-0 loss at Bloomfield.

Mac TA under the spotlight in Turkey

Wed, 14 Sep 2011 16:05:12 GMT

Yellow-and-blue visit Besiktas for heavily-hyped group opener with political undertones; Maccabi Haifa hosts AEK Larnaca while Hapoel TA welcomes Rapid Bucharest.

Sinai Says: Sela upbeat ahead of World Group tie

Tue, 13 Sep 2011 23:31:49 GMT

Success in the Davis Cup has often proven to be a stepping stone for Sela, and he is hoping that will be the case once more following this weekend's World Group playoff tie against Canada at Ramat Hasharon.

Sela, Israel confident ahead of upcoming Canada tie

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 05:06:51 GMT

World Group playoff tie to be played at Canada Stadium in Ramat Hasharon.

Hap TA too strong for Betar at Bloomfield

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 05:02:08 GMT

Reds claim lucky 1-0 victory at home to climb into sole possession of second place.

Mac TA blanks Rishon to go top-of-table

Sun, 11 Sep 2011 03:50:36 GMT

Miserable Mac Haifa shut out by Ashdod; Betar, Hap TA set for clash at Bloomfield.

Rishon hosts Mac TA in duel for first place

Fri, 09 Sep 2011 06:08:19 GMT

First true test for newly-promoted club; yellow-and-blue preps for upcoming Turkish trip.

Sinai Says: After 18 months, time to say ‘au revoir’

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 00:25:27 GMT

The most frustrating part about Luis Fernandez’s complete and utter failure is that it was so predictable.

Israel to stay home for Euro 2012

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 00:20:42 GMT

Any lingering hopes Israel may have had of reaching Euro 2012 were dashed on Tuesday night after a 3-1 defeat to Croatia in Zagreb.

Israel heads to Croatia with heads down

Mon, 05 Sep 2011 22:49:47 GMT

Only a victory in Zagreb against the strongest team in Group F will leave Israel with any hope of still finishing among the top two.

Nat’l team survives dismal 4th to beat Italy in final game

Mon, 05 Sep 2011 22:46:51 GMT

Wins against Latvia and Italy ensured that Israel ended the European Championships on a positive note.

Benayoun a little bent out of shape over fan criticism

Sun, 04 Sep 2011 23:49:44 GMT

“As long as I’m called up to the national team I will come and give my all,” says Yossi Benayoun.

Blue-and-white breaks the goose-egg

Sun, 04 Sep 2011 23:44:50 GMT

Israel notches its first victory with 91-88 squeaker over Latvia; too little, too late.

Eurobasket 2011: Three games, three losses for Israel

Sun, 04 Sep 2011 08:19:05 GMT

Team now faces Latvia in Siauliai, Lithuania.

US Open: Ram/Erlich lone Israelis left

Sun, 04 Sep 2011 08:19:05 GMT

Pe’er, Sela eliminated from the tournament.

So much for Israel making Euro 2012

Sun, 04 Sep 2011 08:17:20 GMT

Group-leader Greece blanks blue-and-white at Bloomfield; Fernandez & Co. all but out.

Sacré bleu! Israel dismantled by France

Fri, 02 Sep 2011 03:12:07 GMT

For the second time in less than 24 hours, Israel found itself completely out of its depth at the EuroBasket tournament.

No shame for Dudi in 2nd-round thrashing by Federer

Fri, 02 Sep 2011 03:09:26 GMT

Sela never came close to troubling Rogen Federer, but he won more games than the five he managed when they last met.

Israel hosts Greece in ‘do-or-die’ affair

Fri, 02 Sep 2011 03:06:37 GMT

Needing a top-two finish in its group, blue-and-white in tricky spot with three qualifiers left.

Shooting for the stars

Thu, 01 Sep 2011 13:18:09 GMT

If Maccabi Tel Aviv coach David Blatt can get his team to play at least as well as the sum of its parts, it will be one of the greatest achievements of his career.

For Beitar or for worse

Thu, 01 Sep 2011 13:14:27 GMT

The legendary soccer team finally has a coach, but is it on the way to redemption?

Benayoun heads to Arsenal on busy day full of transfers

Wed, 31 Aug 2011 23:56:49 GMT

The 31-year-old midfielder had seen just one minute of action for Chelsea this season and was restricted to 10 appearances due to an Achilles injury.

Rough opening night for Blue-and-White

Wed, 31 Aug 2011 23:49:13 GMT

The national team had hoped to surprise Germany in its first game in Group B in Siauliai, Lithuania, but it was completely outplayed in a 91-64 defeat.

Pe’er bounces back to reach 2nd round

Wed, 31 Aug 2011 23:29:40 GMT

After two straight first-round exits at Grand Slam events, Shahar Pe’er advanced to the second round of the US Open in New York.

Sela’s reward for five-set comeback: Date with Federer

Wed, 31 Aug 2011 14:34:05 GMT

Dudi Sela will face Roger Federer in the second round of the US Open after coming back from two sets down for the first time in his career.

Sinai Says: Israel’s victory vs Greece far from a given

Tue, 30 Aug 2011 23:56:51 GMT

It has been a while since Israel’s national soccer team has been this confident ahead of such a crucial match.

Israel dives into deep end vs Germany

Tue, 30 Aug 2011 23:49:32 GMT

Israel opens its EuroBasket campaign against Germany in Siauliai, Lithuania on Wednesday night.

Barda and Sahar out of Euro qualifier vs Greece

Tue, 30 Aug 2011 06:37:37 GMT

Benayoun leaving Chelsea?; Maccabi TA coasts.

Hoops: Israel has high hopes en route to EuroBasket

Mon, 29 Aug 2011 08:20:20 GMT

The national team faces Germany in Group B opener in Siauliai and Shivek feels his side is ready for the tough challenges ahead.

Bnei Yehuda holds Hap TA to 1-1 draw at Bloomfield

Mon, 29 Aug 2011 08:12:12 GMT

Hapoel Tel Aviv failed to make it on Sunday night, only managing 1-1 draw with Bnei Yehuda in Premier League action at Bloomfield Stadium.

Israel has high hopes en route to EuroBasket

Sun, 28 Aug 2011 23:45:26 GMT

Hoops: Israel coach Arik Shivek was in a confident mood ahead of his team’s flight to Lithuania.

Bnei Yehuda holds Hap TA to 1-1 draw at Bloomfield

Sun, 28 Aug 2011 23:42:28 GMT

After netting four goals at Bloomfield twice over the previous week, Hapoel struggled to create scoring opportunities on Sunday and deserved no better than a draw.

Betar triumphs in long-awaited opener

Sun, 28 Aug 2011 04:36:27 GMT

Jerusalem handles Acre 3-1 in Ramat Gan; Maccabi Haifa stumbles to draw with Hap Petah Tikva.

Israelis all crash out of Judo worlds

Sun, 28 Aug 2011 04:30:06 GMT

Blue-and-white delegation disappoints at World Judo Championships in Paris.

Greens, Reds get decent luck in group draw, not Mac TA

Sun, 28 Aug 2011 04:27:14 GMT

Maccabi Haifa and Hapoel Tel Aviv will have every chance of advancing to the knockout stages of the Europa League.

Greens try to regroup against Hapoel PT

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 07:33:02 GMT

Betar hosts Acre in long-awaited opener

Pair of ultra-crucial qualifiers coming up for Israel

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 07:33:02 GMT

Fernandez: We won three complicated matches and now we need to beat Greece and record a good result against Croatia.

Hap TA storms into group stage in style

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 07:18:05 GMT

Reds claim 4-1 aggregate victory with road rout at Ekranas; tear gas in Mac TA-Pana.

Mac Haifa dejected after being knocked out in penalties

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 07:33:41 GMT

Champions League Soccer: Haifa had numerous chances to secure its progress in Belgium, but it could only score once against the mediocre Genk.

Yellow-and-blue, Reds hope to move on

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 07:31:40 GMT

Mac TA takes dominant 3-0 lead into 2nd leg at Panathinaikos; Hap TA hosts Ekranas.

Israel’s best chance for ‘success’ may be lowering hopes

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 07:43:24 GMT

Sinai Says: The prospect of reaching the knockout stages of the European Basketball Championships now appears to be all but ridiculous.

Casspi won’t be playing for Israel or Mac TA after all

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 07:39:48 GMT

Following conversation with national team coach, Shivek decides to release him from roster.

Greens suffer heartbreak in Belgium

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 07:34:26 GMT

Mac Haifa fails to make it through to Champions League group stage after losing 4-1 on penalties to KRC Genk following a 3-3 tie on aggregate.

Shahar, Dudi both cruise in tune-ups

Tue, 23 Aug 2011 23:20:06 GMT

Pe’er, ranked No. 24 in the world, defeated Anastasiya Yakimova (84) in the first round of the Texas Open in Dallas.

Hapoel TA finds groove in season opening W

Tue, 23 Aug 2011 06:49:30 GMT

Hapoel Tel Aviv striker Toto Tamuz scored his team’s first two goals in Monday’s 4-1 league victory over Maccabi Petah Tikva.

Greens seek to secure advancement

Tue, 23 Aug 2011 06:45:19 GMT

Mac Haifa takes nervy 2-1 advantage into 2nd leg at Genk with group stage on the line.

Israel regains some confidence with conquest of Poland

Sun, 21 Aug 2011 23:44:02 GMT

Casspi went down with a knee injury just under two weeks ago, with an MRI revealing a slight tear in his left knee ligaments.

Yellow-and-blue opens season triumphantly

Sun, 21 Aug 2011 23:38:56 GMT

Maccabi Tel Aviv takes care of Hap PT with 3-1 winning performance in Ramat Gan.

Amasha does it all in Mac Haifa’s 4-1 rout

Sat, 20 Aug 2011 23:02:10 GMT

Hap Rishon, K8, Acre also triumphant; two games postponed for security reasons.

Pe’er rolls on in Cincy

Fri, 19 Aug 2011 06:46:22 GMT

The 24-year-old Israeli, ranked No. 24, is picking up confidence in Cincinnati ahead of the start of the US Open on August 29.

Yellow-and-blue continues to shine

Fri, 19 Aug 2011 06:42:46 GMT

Mac TA thrashes Panathinaikos in Bloomfield first leg; Hap TA defeated at Ekranas.

It’s time to get the ball rolling once again

Fri, 19 Aug 2011 06:36:15 GMT

With Israeli Premier League set to kick off, here is a team-by-team preview of what to look out for at both ends of the table.

TA clubs face final hurdle to get to Europa group stage

Thu, 18 Aug 2011 06:22:06 GMT

Moti Ivanir’s team will come under scrutiny on Thursday night.

Naim handed the coaching reins at rebuilding Betar

Thu, 18 Aug 2011 06:04:09 GMT

Local Soccer: Yuval Naim holds his first training session as coach of Betar Jerusalem.

Mac Haifa holds on to beat Genk 2-1

Thu, 18 Aug 2011 05:55:59 GMT

Greens will advance to group stage by avoiding defeat next week in Belgium 2nd-leg.

It’s time to hear the pleas of deaf athletes in Israel

Wed, 17 Aug 2011 07:44:10 GMT

Sinai Says: On September 16, 3rd World Deaf Basketball Championships will get underway in Italy, and once more Israel nat'l team has been forced to beg for money in order to represent the country that shamelessly fails to fund it.

Amsalem’s abrupt departure leaves Betar floundering

Wed, 17 Aug 2011 07:39:37 GMT

Assistant Itzik Ovadia takes charge of training and tries to lift the players and somehow continue the preparations for the Premier League opener at Hapoel Beersheba.

Greens get Genk at home for first leg

Wed, 17 Aug 2011 07:36:32 GMT

With question-marks aplenty on both sides, Mac Haifa welcomes Belgians in playoffs.

Pe’er pulls out tough straight-set triumph over Lisicki

Tue, 16 Aug 2011 00:01:05 GMT

Shahar Pe'er hopes to gain confidence before the US Open, which begins at month’s end.

Local Hoops: Israel hobbling badly with time running out

Tue, 16 Aug 2011 00:01:05 GMT

Poor showing over weekend doesn’t bode well for upcoming EuroBasket; Pargo out at Mac TA?

Omri Casspi is close to a Maccabi Tel Aviv return

Mon, 15 Aug 2011 03:33:17 GMT

David Federman says NBA star close to signing with Israeli powerhouse; will play with club for duration of NBA lockout.

Yellow-and-blue adds depth with Papaloukas

Sun, 14 Aug 2011 04:07:54 GMT

Maccabi Tel Aviv’s backcourt is shaping up to be one of the best in European basketball as it signs Greek legend Theodoros Papaloukas.

Israeli sailers capture bronze medal at Olympic warmup

Sun, 14 Aug 2011 04:03:08 GMT

Gidi Kliger and Eran Sela prove why they are regarded as one of Israel’s top medal prospects for the 2012 London Games at trials.

Casspi injury a major setback for blue-and-white vs Europe

Fri, 12 Aug 2011 05:37:00 GMT

Casspi slipped half-an-hour into Wednesday night’s training session at Hadar Yosef Arena in TA, tearing left knee ligaments.

Shahar crushed by hometown wild-card in Toronto

Wed, 10 Aug 2011 23:36:33 GMT

Peer: This is one of the worst matches I have played. I came here from Washington feeling good, I just didn’t play well today.

Ivory Coast hangs on to clip Israel

Wed, 10 Aug 2011 23:31:38 GMT

After being down 3-0, blue-and-white fights back, still falls 4-3 in Geneva friendly.

Blue-and-white blood seeping into European soccer stream

Wed, 10 Aug 2011 06:02:31 GMT

Sinai Says: Many Israeli players have moved to Europe over the past year hoping to follow in the footsteps of superstar Yossi Benayoun.

Hap PT reinstated to Premier League; Kfar Saba not quitting

Wed, 10 Aug 2011 05:56:30 GMT

The league gets underway in just over a week on August 20, but Kfar Saba is still refusing to give up on gaining promotion via the courts.

Israel gets great test in Ivory Coast

Wed, 10 Aug 2011 05:52:08 GMT

Friendly in Geneva will be telling for Fernandez & Co. ahead of crucial Euro qualifiers.

Tamir Cohen returns to Israel with Greens

Mon, 08 Aug 2011 22:20:22 GMT

After more than three seasons abroad in the English Premier League, Israel midfielder signs with Maccabi Haifa for the next four years.

Decision on Hap PT pushed off yet again

Sun, 07 Aug 2011 23:16:34 GMT

Court was expected to determine whether Petah Tikva would be allowed to remain in the Premier League.

Blue-and-white limps home after subpar warm-up weekend

Sun, 07 Aug 2011 23:03:31 GMT

Mac TA's Lior Eliyahu was Israel’s most consistent player in this weekend’s EuroBasket warm-up event in Cyprus, averaging 16.7 points in three games.

Greens get unlucky by drawing Genk

Sun, 07 Aug 2011 04:49:04 GMT

Mac Haifa set to host Barda & Co. next week in first leg of CL playoffs; Hap TA to face Ekranas, Mac TA has to handle Panathinaikos in Europa.

Hap, Mac TA ease through to playoff round

Fri, 05 Aug 2011 06:25:08 GMT

Hapoel falls but advances; Maccabi romps at Bloomfield; Bnei Yehuda sent packing in Sweden.

Macabbi and Hapoel TA, Bnei Yehuda all look to advance

Thu, 04 Aug 2011 00:07:52 GMT

Maccabi should have little trouble securing its place in playoffs when it hosts FK Zeljeznicar after recording a 2-0 win on the road last week.

Mac TA brings Farmar aboard until NBA lockout is settled

Thu, 04 Aug 2011 00:00:40 GMT

MacTA agrees to take Farmer, an American-Jew with strong connections to Israel, after he approached the team in hopes of playing for it.

Greens claim aggregate victory with draw

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 23:54:12 GMT

Mac Haifa scores crucial away-goal in Slovenia, earns 1-1 road result to advance.

Adler and Levin: The latest twist in the Betar soap opera

Tue, 02 Aug 2011 23:42:20 GMT

The Americans took the entire Betar Nation on a weeklong rollercoaster ride before disappearing like thieves in the night.

Cash-strapped Hap PT relegated to National League

Tue, 02 Aug 2011 23:38:42 GMT

The club went into liquidation last month in the hope of embarking on a new course and avoiding extinction.

Mac Haifa in precarious spot vs Maribor

Tue, 02 Aug 2011 23:33:39 GMT

Greens up 2-1 heading into 2nd leg in Slovenia, but may need away-goal to advance.

Barnea finishes off on a high note; Nevo falters

Mon, 01 Aug 2011 06:16:43 GMT

At World Championships, Barnea equaled best ever finish by an Israeli; Nevo failed to reach 2nd Championship final after bout of food poisoning.

Cash-strapped Betar forced to dump Azriel off to Mac Haifa

Mon, 01 Aug 2011 06:09:18 GMT

23-year-old made his long awaited breakthrough last season, scoring 15 goals in all competitions to finally begin realizing his vast potential.

Shahar falls to Petrova in Maryland final

Mon, 01 Aug 2011 06:00:56 GMT

Pe’er downed in straight sets, still a good showing; Ram, Erlich ousted in LA; Serena loses.

Barnea reaches 50m backstroke final; Phelps takes 100 fly

Sun, 31 Jul 2011 05:32:40 GMT

Gal Nevo will look to reach his second straight World Championship final in his signature event, the 400m individual medley.

Pe’er reaches semis in Maryland; Andyoni do the same in LA

Sun, 31 Jul 2011 05:24:13 GMT

Pe’er ranked number 24 in the world and seeded No. 1 in Maryland; Andy Ram, Yoni Erlich aiming to win their second title of the year.

Israel’s road to Brazil 2014 takes shape

Sun, 31 Jul 2011 05:18:36 GMT

Blue & White up against Portugal, Russia, N. Ireland, Azerbaijan & Luxembourg in World Cup 2014 qualifying matches.

Toumarkin breaks national 200m, backstroke record

Fri, 29 Jul 2011 05:47:14 GMT

Yakov Toumarkin is heading to next summer's London Olympics.

Maccabi, Hapoel Tel Aviv begin third round in style

Fri, 29 Jul 2011 05:42:32 GMT

Teams should have little trouble completing their progress to the playoff round of the Europa League next week after claiming comfortable victories.

Betar broken as new owners back out

Fri, 29 Jul 2011 05:32:38 GMT

Despite assurances that money was on its way, Americans Adler & Levin cut ties to squad.

Aiming high

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 14:13:26 GMT

In Danielle Frenkel, Israeli athletics has not only a real prospect for an Olympic final in London, but also the poster girl it needs for a better future.

The great equalizer

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 12:16:46 GMT

When 26 Jewish and Palestinian members of the Peres Peace Team go to Australia for the AFL International Cup next month, their participation will go far beyond simply winning or losing.

Both TA clubs in European action with 3rd-round first legs

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 05:58:02 GMT

Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Tel Aviv enter their Europa League third qualifying round first legs as clear favorites.

Pe’er breaks out of slump with Maryland triumph

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 05:49:38 GMT

Tennis player claims first victory in over two months after saving nine of 10 break points against Ryoko Fuda at the Maryland Open.

Greens take care of home field vs Maribor

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 05:44:25 GMT

Mac Haifa claims 2-1 first-leg victory over Slovenian champion at Kiryat Eliezer.

Nevo London-bound with 11th-place finish

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 05:39:20 GMT

Israeli swimmer secures place at London Olympics after finishing 200-meters individual medley in 11th position at World Championships.

Ailing Haifa begins 3rd round

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 23:54:01 GMT

Coming off rough 2nd leg, Greens weigh major lineup changes vs NK Maribor.

Iranian Alirezaei cites drowsiness as cause for withdrawal

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 23:53:34 GMT

Alirezaei refused to race Tom Be'eri in 2008 Olympics in Beijing; Lochte takes 200 freestyle.

Bnei Yehuda opens third qualifying round with 1-0 win

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 23:49:00 GMT

Yossi Abuksis’s team showed significant improvement from its matches against UE Sant Julià of Andorra in the previous round.

Betar’s new owners ready to take control after injunction

Mon, 25 Jul 2011 23:43:44 GMT

Former sponsor Guma Aguiar turned to the court claiming that he should be paid back the $4 million he gave the club two years ago.

Bar-Or a pleasant surprise at worlds

Mon, 25 Jul 2011 23:28:22 GMT

Barnea just misses Olympic time.

Ivry, Nevo fail to make much of a splash

Sun, 24 Jul 2011 23:42:17 GMT

Israel’s leading female swimmer will now have to wait a little longer before she books her flight to London.

Olympics on the mind of Israeli swimmers

Sun, 24 Jul 2011 06:36:41 GMT

Israel’s top swimmers will go in search of an Olympic berth at the World Championships in Shanghai, China.

Mac TA, Bnei Yehuda ease into 3rd round

Thu, 21 Jul 2011 23:14:36 GMT

Tel Aviv draws in Azerbaijan, Zeljeznicar next; BY wins 2-0, preps for Helsingborgs.

Gung-ho blue-and-white starts EuroBasket training

Thu, 21 Jul 2011 05:51:47 GMT

“It is good to be back training with the team and to see all the guys again,” Cleveland Cavalier Omri Casspi says of the practice.

Mac TA eyes end to continental road slump

Thu, 21 Jul 2011 05:47:22 GMT

Maccabi Tel Aviv takes a 3-1 lead into its second leg of the Europa League second qualifying round at Xäzär Länkäran FK.

Yellow-and-blue legend Sharp calls it a career

Thu, 21 Jul 2011 05:43:36 GMT

39-year-old guard considered extending his career by one season, but decided to call it a day, take Maccabi offer to work as assistant coach.

Mac Haifa clinches CL advancement

Thu, 21 Jul 2011 05:37:49 GMT

Greens drop second leg in Bosnia, 3-2, still claim 7-4 aggregate victory over Borac.

Pini gets back to roots at Holon, brings in Shamir

Wed, 20 Jul 2011 05:27:58 GMT

Gershon’s former assistant at Tel Aviv, Dan Shamir, was unveiled as the team’s new coach.

Local Soccer: Season schedule released

Wed, 20 Jul 2011 05:21:20 GMT

The first meeting between two of the league’s big four will take place in the third weekend of the season when Hapoel Tel Aviv hosts Betar Jerusalem.

Greens look to seal the deal in Bosnia

Wed, 20 Jul 2011 05:16:20 GMT

Mac Haifa takes 5-1 advantage into second leg vs Borac; roster changes on horizon?

Tabib declared owner of Hap TA by court

Tue, 19 Jul 2011 00:49:52 GMT

Judge’s decision comes down against Harel; Reds now hope to get back to on-field concerns.

Synchronized swimming: Israeli pair closes in on Olympics

Sun, 17 Jul 2011 23:50:01 GMT

In order to secure their place at the 2012 Games, Anastasia Gloushkov and Inna Yoffe need to finish among the top 24 in the Olympic trials.

Amsalem gets interim tag removed, named Betar coach

Sun, 17 Jul 2011 23:45:40 GMT

New owners choose 39-year-old former Betar player to remain the team’s coach for the upcoming season.

Maccabi Haifa preparing for Slovenian champion NK Maribor

Sun, 17 Jul 2011 07:33:11 GMT

Despite conceding an early goal, Haifa thrashed Bosnian champion FK Borac Banja Luka 5-1 at Kiryat Eliezer Stadium.

Israelis 3rd in Helsinki

Sun, 17 Jul 2011 07:11:36 GMT

Gidi Kliger and Eran Sela win their second straight medal at the 470 Class European sailing Championships.

Change in management and in the stands

Sun, 17 Jul 2011 06:34:40 GMT

Dan Adler – half of Betar’s new ownership – on the long haul, what the club ‘should be celebrating,’ and this year’s expectations (not too high).

Mac TA beats Xazar, still must defend next week

Fri, 15 Jul 2011 07:21:04 GMT

An impressive first half performance saw Maccabi take a 3-0 lead in the 43rd minute, but Xazar’s away goal three minutes sealed the deal.

Betar Jerusalem finds its financial saviors

Fri, 15 Jul 2011 07:17:33 GMT

Embattled owner Arkadi Gaydamakhands capital club to American businessmen Dan Adler, Adam Levin.

Maccabi Tel Aviv, hosting Xazar, hopes for a bright start

Thu, 14 Jul 2011 05:34:34 GMT

Maccabi Tel Aviv to hosts Xazar Lankaran FK of Azerbaijan in the first leg of the second qualifying round of the Europa League.

Israel to face Canada for spot in World Group

Thu, 14 Jul 2011 05:34:34 GMT

Davis Cup Tennis: After last year’s losses to Chile and Austria, the national team found itself back in Europe/Africa Zone Group I for 2011.

Haifa uses 2nd-half spurt to drub Banja Luka

Thu, 14 Jul 2011 05:33:51 GMT

Hat trick for Amashe; 4 goals in 10 minutes all but ensure Greens’ passage to 3rd round.

New-look Haifa set to kick off campaign

Wed, 13 Jul 2011 03:53:53 GMT

Greens host Bosnian champ Borac Banja Luka in first leg of 2nd qualifying round.

Betar’s financial situation still up in the air

Tue, 12 Jul 2011 06:54:03 GMT

Jerusalem chairman Itzik Kornfein looks for creative ways to ensure return to glory.

Pini Gershon signs on to run Hapoel Holon’s operations

Sun, 10 Jul 2011 06:20:52 GMT

Gershon will be chairman of the management group currently running Holon and is expected to help the club attract sponsors.

Frenkel takes high-jump title, but not at Olympic standard

Thu, 07 Jul 2011 23:44:00 GMT

Danielle Frenkel cleared 1.89-meters to win Thursday’s high jump competition at the 75th Israeli Athletics Championships.

Yellow-and-blue’s mediocre luck of the draw

Thu, 07 Jul 2011 23:39:18 GMT

Mac TA grouped with Real, Partizan, Istanbul, Milano and still-undetermined qualifier.

Mixed emotions for stars on day one

Thu, 07 Jul 2011 05:27:13 GMT

Schwartz, Halevi crowned national champions but fail to qualify for Olympics.

Sahar leaves Hap TA for Auxerre

Tue, 05 Jul 2011 23:51:24 GMT

“I’m very happy and excited to be playing for a big name in world soccer,” Sahar said. “I hope I can continue to make progress."

Hapoel PT facing 9-point deduction with liquidation

Tue, 05 Jul 2011 23:47:46 GMT

Petah Tikva’s decision means that it will begin the next Premier League season with a nine-point deduction.

Blue-and-white athletics stars set to shine

Tue, 05 Jul 2011 23:44:46 GMT

Kroyter, Frenkel, Schwartz, Halevi headline top talent at 75th national championships.

Damari staying local, headed to Hap TA

Sun, 03 Jul 2011 23:43:30 GMT

The 22-year-old, who scored 15 goals in 31 Premier League appearances last season, seemed destined to sign with Scottish powerhouse Celtic last week.

Scheyer introduced by yellow-and-blue

Sun, 03 Jul 2011 23:43:30 GMT

The 23-year-old guard, who led Duke University to the NCAA Championship in 2009/10, agreed to a two-year contract with the yellow-and-blue two weeks ago.

A fitting fete for the new king

Sun, 03 Jul 2011 23:42:29 GMT

All England Notebook: On Sunday it was Djokovic giving Nadal a taste of his own medicine.

Shahar/Yoni ousted in quarterfinals

Sun, 03 Jul 2011 04:15:38 GMT

The Israeli duo could not cope with the serving of the Indian/Russian team, winning just six of 40 return points.

Casspi a Cav on paper, on court will have to wait

Sun, 03 Jul 2011 04:10:14 GMT

Israeli NBA star is able to fit in a short phone call with Cleveland coaches before NBA lockout begins.

Don’t you dare forget about Djoker

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 00:05:36 GMT

Novak Djokovic might have the answer, because his progress to the semifinals of Wimbledon over the past fortnight has hardly raised a whimper.

Shahar/Yoni advance to mixed-doubles quarters

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 00:00:12 GMT

The Israeli duo continued their fruitful partnership with another impressive display, hustling for every ball and finishing clinically at the net.

Casspi traded from Kings to Cavaliers

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 23:56:47 GMT

Israeli representative to the NBA sent to Cleveland for J.J. Hickson.

Federer hasn’t slowed much, just enough to be caught up to

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 07:13:45 GMT

All-England Notebook: The greatest indication to the waning of Roger Federer's powers is the fact that he is losing in matches he is playing well in.

Lisicki defies odds in run to semifinals

Wed, 29 Jun 2011 07:07:53 GMT

All England Notebook: For much of last season, Sabine Lisicki could barely walk.

Zahavi leaves Hapoel, bound for Palermo

Wed, 29 Jun 2011 07:02:11 GMT

Eran Zahavi became only the second Israeli to join a Serie A club, completing his transfer from Hapoel Tel Aviv to Italian side Palermo.

Great day for Israeli doubles players

Tue, 28 Jun 2011 06:03:48 GMT

Despite disappointing first-round exit in singles tournament, Pe'er advancing in both women's doubles, mixed doubles.

Point-halving done in Premier League

Tue, 28 Jun 2011 06:03:00 GMT

IFA cuts league from 16 to 14 teams for 2012/13 campaign; Match fixing question continues.

Is it time for Murray to finally shed the monkey?

Tue, 28 Jun 2011 06:03:00 GMT

All England Notebook: The level of expectation built up by a success-starved nation weighs on Murray like the immense boulder of Sisyphus.

The Williams sisters: The cream returns to the strawberries

Sun, 26 Jun 2011 06:25:16 GMT

Venus Williams: “I think Serena just showed that once you’re a champion, you’re always a champion, as long as you’re always willing to believe in yourself.”

Shilo backs Luzon as police investigates IFA chairman

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 04:34:28 GMT

Israel Football Association calls for police to wrap up probe into match-fixing as soon as possible.

South London Chabad keeping Wimby fans happy

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 04:32:10 GMT

Chabad tennis barbeque at Wimbledon provides a kosher option for tennis spectators and raises funds.

Ram, Erlich to continue match today; Pe’er advances

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 04:27:33 GMT

Wimbledon match will resume after rain forced a late start to the encounter and darkness halted play; Pe'er bounces back from first round exit.

Tel Aviv's two-headed monster

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 16:42:04 GMT

You know a club is in dire straits when a player says that is needs its fans to save it from its owners.

Dudi’s mind finally catching up to his game

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 08:32:50 GMT

All-England Notebook: The consistency needed to become a truly top player has eluded Sela to date, mainly because of what goes on in between his ears.

Sela puts up valiant fight in loss to Simon

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 08:28:09 GMT

Venus weathers Date-Krumm storm as rain hits; brilliant Nadal too hot for Sweeting.

Avi Luzon questioned by police in 'game fixing probe'

Wed, 22 Jun 2011 18:25:45 GMT

Football Association chief reportedly questioned for two hours by Yavne police; probe involves allegations of game fixing and bribing a judge.

Match-fixing scandal rocks Hap PT

Wed, 22 Jun 2011 08:42:56 GMT

According to the police representative in court, directors Sinai and Hatzor were also involved in paying off referees.

Shahar’s summer slump takes another agonizing twist

Wed, 22 Jun 2011 08:39:17 GMT

4 straight first-round exits – including in two Grand Slams – all to players ranked outside the world’s top 70, is something which simply cannot be ignored.

Rafaelov leaving Haifa for Belgium; Benado calls it quits

Wed, 22 Jun 2011 08:32:32 GMT

Long touted as the future star of the Greens, the 25-year-old midfielder finally realized his potential this past campaign, scoring 11 goals and leading the team to the Premier League title.

Halperin returns to Maccabi TA

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 05:52:25 GMT

After three years at Greek powerhouse Olympiacos, Yotam Halperin is coming back home.

Maccabi Haifa to face Bosnia in bid for Champions League

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 05:50:20 GMT

First up for Haifa in CL qualifiers: Bosnian champion Banja Luka

Israel crashes out with 3rd straight loss

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 05:46:28 GMT

National women's basketball team endures "embarrassing" loss to Great Britain.

Disappointed Pe'er bows out of Wimbledon

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 05:42:34 GMT

Shahar one-and-done again, this time to Russian Pervak; Sela into 2nd with easy win.

Ram, Erlich take Eastbourne in impromptu final

Mon, 20 Jun 2011 18:53:59 GMT

Andy Ram, Yoni Erlich claim 13th career title, defeating Grigor Dimitrov and Andreas Seppi 6-3, 6-3 in AEGON Int'l men's doubles final.

Mac Tel Aviv brings Scheyer into the fold

Mon, 20 Jun 2011 03:37:17 GMT

Maccabi Tel Aviv added a significant piece to its roster for the 2011/12 season, signing a Jewish-American star it had coveted for over a year.

Israelis at SW19: Shahar, Dudi, Yoni/Andy

Sat, 18 Jun 2011 23:51:22 GMT

Shahar Pe'er will be playing in her seventh Wimbledon, while Dudi Sela is in the draw for the fourth time in his career.

Israel opens with tough test against Czech Republic

Fri, 17 Jun 2011 00:00:50 GMT

The blue-and-white begins its third straight European Championship campaign with an encounter against the powerful Czech Republic.

Sela granted wild-card entry to Wimbledon

Mon, 13 Jun 2011 03:43:17 GMT

Dudi Sela will play in world-famous competition after winning 15 straight matches on the Challenger circuit.

Levy bolts Betar for Bucharest

Sun, 12 Jun 2011 04:17:06 GMT

After Just five months at the helm, Betar Jerusalem coach Roni Levy agrees to join Steaua Bucharest of Romania.

BSL unveils some off-season tweaks

Tue, 07 Jun 2011 07:23:41 GMT

After 5 seasons, the BSL decided to drop the “Russian Rule” instead choosing to allow each team to use no more than four foreigners in a league game.

Hapoel Tel Aviv fans protest Kashtan hiring

Sun, 05 Jun 2011 23:49:21 GMT

Dozens of Hapoel supporters protest outside club’s Hodorov training complex to voice their anger with the ongoing wrangling between owners.

The inevitability of another Rafa win in Paris

Sun, 05 Jun 2011 23:39:31 GMT

An aura of inevitability seems to engulf Court Philippe Chatrier whenever Nadal struts his way onto the red Parisian clay, as if it truly is impossible for the Spaniard to lose at Roland Garros.

Friday serves up a spectacular set of semifinals

Fri, 03 Jun 2011 07:07:36 GMT

Regardless of the outcome, no matter the angle – Friday’s men’s semifinals at Roland Garros will be of historic proportions.

Can we play ball? Israel to compete in 2013 WBC qualifier

Fri, 03 Jun 2011 07:03:18 GMT

Major League Baseball’s top Jewish talent could represent Israel at the 2013 World Baseball Classic.

Israel heads for Riga in prime position

Fri, 03 Jun 2011 06:52:14 GMT

Optimistic yet wary blue-and-white still stinging from recent losses to Latvia.

Abuksis replaces Gutman at Hap TA

Thu, 02 Jun 2011 06:59:01 GMT

After three-and-a-half years under the stewardship of Eli Gutman, Yossi Abuksis will succeed his mentor as coach of Hapoel Tel Aviv next season.

Rafa held to a deservingly stratospheric standard

Wed, 01 Jun 2011 04:11:58 GMT

Few players have had to endure as much criticism on their way to reaching a Grand Slam quarterfinal as Rafael Nadal over the past week-and-a-half.

James joins Tel Aviv from Bnei Hasharon

Tue, 31 May 2011 04:35:05 GMT

Local Hoops: Maccabi Tel Aviv signs it first new player.

Welcome to the wide-open women’s game

Tue, 31 May 2011 04:32:14 GMT

This year’s women’s singles tournament at Roland Garros was considered to be wide open even before it began.

Let’s not forget about good ol’ Roger yet

Mon, 30 May 2011 05:58:05 GMT

Roland Garros Notebook: Despite his impressive play so far in Paris, Federer remains the third favorite behind Nadal and Djokovic.

local Soccer: Reds’ roster being picked clean

Mon, 30 May 2011 05:57:24 GMT

Summer will see four Hapoel Tel Aviv members jump ship for teams abroad; Schechter and Vermut to move on to German teams.

Judo: Ze’evi strikes gold in Moscow

Mon, 30 May 2011 05:57:24 GMT

The 34-year-old Israeli defeated Cyrille Maret of France in the final of the under-100-kilogram competition.

Hap Petah Tikva avoids relegation

Sun, 29 May 2011 03:07:53 GMT

Hapoel Petah Tikva defeated Hapoel Kfar Saba to secure itself another season of Premier League soccer on Friday.

Andy and Yoni: A partnership past its peak?

Sun, 29 May 2011 03:05:09 GMT

After over two years of playing with other partners, Ram and Erlich hoped to recreate past magic, but nothing has gone according to plan.

Ram/Erlich can’t get out of French first round

Thu, 26 May 2011 23:47:17 GMT

Women’s No. 2 seed Clijsters ousted; Nadal, Murray pull through with straight-set triumphs.

Field Work: Courting Success

Thu, 26 May 2011 17:56:39 GMT

Israel's tennis team is going for gold in next month's Special Olympics Summer Games in Athens.

In it to win it

Thu, 26 May 2011 17:44:46 GMT

Two tennis player, Muhammad Kunbar, Jafar Tawil, will make history when they become 1st Arab athletes to represent Israel at Special Olympics.

Mac TA is the favorite, but like last year, Gilboa believes

Thu, 26 May 2011 06:00:49 GMT

With the two teams to clash for a second straight year in the Final Four title game, the eventual champion seems to be almost preordained.

Roland Garros Notebook: Novak’s resurgence? It’s all mental

Thu, 26 May 2011 05:44:07 GMT

What were once weaknesses have now become strengths, with Djokovic’s temperament and stamina actually winning him matches.

For first time ever, Mac Haifa, Hap TA duel for State Cup

Wed, 25 May 2011 05:27:49 GMT

Having already claimed the Premier League title, Haifa is one victory away from just a second league and cup double in club history.

Digging deeper into Pe’er’s slump

Tue, 24 May 2011 06:58:43 GMT

24-year-old Shahar Pe'er fell to staggering defeat at opening round of Roland Garros; tennis champ's career at serious low point.

Tel Aviv once again the Final 4 favorite

Tue, 24 May 2011 06:50:35 GMT

Maccabi faces surprising Rishon, followed by J’lem-Gilboa, for a spot on Thursday

Pe’er putrid in first-round Paris ouster

Mon, 23 May 2011 05:59:41 GMT

Shahar snaps Grand Slam streak with straight-set defeat; Stosur, Ferrer among early victors.

Shahar served up tough draw

Sun, 22 May 2011 03:52:59 GMT

Pe’er will have to come through a tricky draw at Roland Garros if she is to reach the last 16 of the second Grand Slam event of 2011.

Sakhnin beats Betar to stay top-flight

Sun, 22 May 2011 03:49:26 GMT

Dramatic 1-0 triumph at Doha rescues northerners from relegation; Hap PT, Kfar Saba to face off in two-leg playoff for PL survival; Ashkelon seals own fate.

Still plenty left to be decided below

Fri, 20 May 2011 06:42:35 GMT

Sakhnin, Hap PT, Ashkelon fighting for Premier League survival entering season’s final weekend; Bnei Yehuda, Netanya vying for 4th place, Europa League berth.

Haifa’s Levy deserves full share of title credit

Wed, 18 May 2011 06:19:19 GMT

Coach answered all his critics by guiding a seemingly rebuilding Maccabi Haifa club to its second Premier League championship in three years.

Sports pioneer Nancy Lieberman comes to Holy Land

Wed, 18 May 2011 06:12:33 GMT

Sinai Says: Basketball legend uses the inspiration of her life story to present a detail-oriented path to success in different aspects of business and life.

Shahar stumbles to 1st-round ouster in final French tuneup

Mon, 16 May 2011 23:48:17 GMT

Pe'er unexpectedly loses in Brussels Open.

Maccabi Haifa clinches championship

Mon, 16 May 2011 23:44:17 GMT

A year after late collapse cost them the title, Greens blank K8 to take league with week to spare.

Sela puts it all together, captures first title of 2011

Mon, 16 May 2011 04:59:00 GMT

After winning just two of 10 matches in the first 4 months of 2011, Sela chose to forgo the French Open and much of the European claycourt season.

Gilboa, Rishon join Maccabi, Hapoel in Final Four

Mon, 16 May 2011 04:52:06 GMT

Hapoel Gilboa/Galil, Maccabi Rishon Lezion both wrap up 3-1 series wins, booking the final two tickets for the Final Four at Nokia Arena.

Grant gone as West Ham relegated

Mon, 16 May 2011 04:47:05 GMT

Israeli manager can’t survive dubious honor of leading two different clubs out of Premiership in consecutive years.

Rishon, Gilboa hope to snatch remaining Final 4 spots

Sat, 14 May 2011 23:19:48 GMT

Relegation playoffs could also be decided, with Maccabi Haifa taking a 2-1 lead into Game 4 at Ironi Ashkelon.

Hap can still dream after drawing with Mac

Sat, 14 May 2011 23:09:43 GMT

Tel Aviv derby ends 2-2 after Sahar saves Hapoel late; Haifa can clinch Monday vs KS.

Mac TA has opportunity to officially dash Hapoel’s hopes

Fri, 13 May 2011 06:35:03 GMT

Hapoel’s title defense has derailed in recent weeks, following a 2-0 defeat at current league-leader Maccabi Haifa and a 2-2 home draw with Maccabi Netanya last Saturday.

Sharapova maintains supremacy over Shahar; Federer bounced

Fri, 13 May 2011 06:18:11 GMT

Shahar Pe’er is still searching for her first victory over Maria Sharapova after suffering her fifth straight defeat to the Russian.

Yellow-and-blue prances into Final Four

Fri, 13 May 2011 06:12:52 GMT

Maccabi Tel Aviv joined Hapoel Jerusalem in the BSL Final Four on Thursday, beating Barak Netanya 92- 78 at Nokia Arena to complete a 3-0 series sweep.

Shahar subdues Kleybanova, Sharapova awaits in 3rd round

Thu, 12 May 2011 04:44:28 GMT

Rafa survives scare in men's event of Italian Open in Rome.

Hap J’lem books Final Four berth

Thu, 12 May 2011 04:37:09 GMT

Katash's team complete sweep of Maccabi Ashdod.

Greens, Reds to clash for State Cup

Thu, 12 May 2011 04:31:27 GMT

Mac Haifa hands Netanya first loss in 17 matches; Hap TA overcomes K8 in other semi.

Down a set, Pe’er rallies into second round in Rome

Wed, 11 May 2011 05:16:38 GMT

Pe’er gets back to winning ways after defeating Bojana Jovanovski 3-6, 6-0, 6-4 in first round of Italian Open in Rome.

Mac Haifa going all out for rare double

Wed, 11 May 2011 05:06:02 GMT

Greens face sizzling Netanya for spot in State Cup final against Hap TA vs K8 victor.

Maccabi Tel Aviv falls just short in Barcelona

Mon, 09 May 2011 04:09:57 GMT

Panathinaikos conquers Europe with 78-70 win; Maccabi coach Blatt: "Not every story has happy ending."

Haifa on verge of championship after victory over Mac TA

Sun, 08 May 2011 00:24:29 GMT

Maccabi Haifa can claim a 12th championship in club history with a victory over Ironi Kiryat Shmona next week.

Mac’s dream one win away from reality

Sun, 08 May 2011 00:04:11 GMT

Blatt & co. destroy Real Madrid to set up final clash with Panathinaikos.

Hap J’lem goes up 2-0; Holon, Gilboa tied 1-1

Fri, 06 May 2011 06:39:52 GMT

Jerusalem hosts Game 3 at Malha Arena next Wednesday, looking to complete a 3-0 sweep of Ashdod.

Maccabi’s magical savior stoically holds court

Fri, 06 May 2011 06:35:25 GMT

Interview: David Blatt has not only built a winning team at Maccabi Tel Aviv this season, he has revolutionized the entire franchise.

Yellow-and-blue has a chance to shine

Fri, 06 May 2011 06:32:06 GMT

Mac TA set to tip-off against Real, with Panathinaikos and Siena rounding out Final Four.

Reeling Reds must make up ground before time runs out

Fri, 06 May 2011 06:27:36 GMT

Tel Aviv knows it can afford nothing other than a victory when it hosts Maccabi Netanya at Bloomfield Stadium.

Rishon, Hasharon all knotted at one

Thu, 05 May 2011 06:33:28 GMT

Playoff series heads to Herzliya after teams split first two.

Yellow-and-blue Spain-bound for Final Four

Thu, 05 May 2011 06:27:33 GMT

"I think we are as ready as we can be," says Maccabi Tel Aviv coach David Blatt ahead of match up against Real Madrid.

Fallen champions: Story of '28 Dutch women gymnastics team

Wed, 04 May 2011 04:19:46 GMT

Five of the gymnasts, as well as their coach Gerrit Kleerekoper, were Jewish. Only one of those six survived the Holocaust.

Shahar slips up in Spain, ranking to sink; Dudi drops too

Tue, 03 May 2011 05:41:09 GMT

Following her opening-round loss in Madrid, Pe'er is set to lose the 450 points she picked up for reaching the semis in the Spanish capital last year and subsequently drop down the rankings.

Pe’er, now 24, returns to WTA tour in Madrid

Mon, 02 May 2011 07:09:31 GMT

Israeli, ranked number 11 in the world, is a mere five points from Serena Williams and the top-10.

Greens dominate Reds to go back top

Sun, 01 May 2011 04:43:23 GMT

Mac TA edges closer to securing Europa League berth; Ramat Gan clinches relegation.

All set for Saturday’s super showdown

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 03:06:38 GMT

Maccabi Haifa faces a must-win as Hapoel Tel Aviv comes storming in.

Jerusalem, Bnei Hasharon score easy Game 1 victories

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 03:02:02 GMT

Jerusalem had lost in two of its three previous meetings with Ashdod this season, including an 86-78 defeat at Malha just two weeks ago.

Cup half full

Thu, 28 Apr 2011 14:10:51 GMT

Jeremy Pargo entered the season with everything to prove and will end it as one of the most sought-after commodities in European basketball.

Turning jeers into cheers

Thu, 28 Apr 2011 13:21:13 GMT

Beitar chairman Itzik Kornfein is making progress in his battle to eradicate racism in soccer.

Gilboa/Galil stays red-hot by beating Holon in Game 1

Thu, 28 Apr 2011 05:16:24 GMT

Hapoel Gilboa/Galil defeated Hapoel Holon 77-59 in Gan Ner on Wednesday night to take a 1-0 lead in the best-of-five quarterfinal series.

Greens, Reds on separate sides of draw

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 05:51:34 GMT

The reigning Premier League and cup holder Hapoel faces Ironi Kiryat Shmona in its semi at National Stadium in Ramat Gan on May 11, with Haifa to play Maccabi Netanya.

Yellow-and-blue dominates Netanya in playoff opener

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 05:46:08 GMT

Maccabi Tel Aviv takes 1-0 lead in BSL quarterfinal playoff series.

Avisdris still racking up all the wrong type of strikes

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 05:39:08 GMT

Sinai Says: 21-year-old Ironi Kiryat Shmona striker better clean up his act – and fast – if he has any hope of fulfilling the heaps of hype cast upon him.

Tamir Cohen pays tribute to Avi

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 05:32:14 GMT

Wearing a shirt bearing a picture of his father, Cohen scores his first league goal of the season in the 90th minute of match against Arsenal.

Maccabi Tel Aviv the favorite as BSL playoffs begin

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 05:25:00 GMT

"Should we get passed Netanya the Final Four is just like any other cup competition, but we will be ready for that as well," says Maccabi coach.

Tamuz saves Hapoel TA once again

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 05:14:35 GMT

Striker delivers in 86th as Reds vanquish Bnei Yehuda, jump into first.

Netanya shocks Haifa at Kiryat Eliezer

Sun, 24 Apr 2011 02:33:14 GMT

Greens suffer 1st defeat to team other than Hap TA; Mac TA handles KS

Mac Haifa hosts Netanya, hoping to strengthen grip

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 05:19:07 GMT

The Greens dominated Hapoel Haifa in a 3-1 victory on their way to the cup semis.

Hapoel J’lem outlasts Netanya, wraps up 3rd

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 05:10:39 GMT

Mac TA shaky in OT win at Ashkelon; Gilboa/Galil beats Holon, finishes in 2nd place.

Hap J’lem, Gilboa/Galil both still vying for 2nd place

Thu, 21 Apr 2011 06:30:05 GMT

After being edged by Gilboa at home two-and-a-half weeks ago, Hapoel was embarrassed at Maccabi Haifa before being humbled at Malha Arena by Maccabi Ashdod.

Maccabi manhandles Hapoel in Haifa derby

Thu, 21 Apr 2011 06:26:50 GMT

Rafaelov’s pair propels league-leading Greens into State Cup semi; K8, Netanya also advance.

Hap TA edges Betar in State Cup quarters

Wed, 20 Apr 2011 06:22:13 GMT

Toto’s late penalty sinks former club; Ashdod visits Netanya following Gregory’s resignation.

Mac Haifa drops points with draw

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 05:21:49 GMT

Greens held by Netanya in regular season finale, now just a 2-point lead over Hap TA.

Yellow-and-blue sails

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 05:18:05 GMT

Maccabi Tel Aviv ensured the battle for the second seed in the BSL playoffs will come down to the final game of the season.

Betar will have to fight for PL life

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 03:20:04 GMT

Jerusalem finally wins on the road, but Hap BS leapfrogs into 10th on total goals scored.

Two-horse title race set to tighten further

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 06:00:27 GMT

Hap TA at Ramat Gan, Mac Haifa visits Netanya before point-halving; Betar in K8.

Blue-and-white ranked 33rd

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 06:10:48 GMT

Israel climbs 25 places in FIFA world rankings, moving up to 33rd. mostly thanks to its Euro 2012 qualifying victories over Latvia and Georgia last month.

Hapoel J’lem puts up another stinker

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 06:00:15 GMT

Ashdod runs over Reds; Gilboa/Galil to overtake 2nd place; 18 straight for Mac TA.

Unorthodoxly Orthodox: Shafir excels at Toledo

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 03:37:31 GMT

Sinai Says: Na'ama Shafir went against all conventions by chasing her dream of becoming a professional basketball player while maintaining devout way of life.

League, union agree to finish season

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 03:33:20 GMT

Meeting ends with agreement to discuss "Russian rule: after Final Four.

If players strike, season to end

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 04:50:52 GMT

After players' union warns that it will strike in protest of failure to uphold "Russian rule," BSL says work-stoppage will mark end of season.

Mac Haifa holds off KS, widens gap to 7

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 04:40:25 GMT

Greens come back in second half to defeat northerners at Kiryat Eliezer.

Maccabi rolls over Ashdod 107-78; set to face Real Madrid

Sun, 10 Apr 2011 04:15:59 GMT

Maccabi Tel Aviv cruised to its 17th straight BSL victory on Saturday night, thrashing Maccabi Ashdod 107-78 on the road in front of empty stands.

Hap’s dreams of finishing top all but over

Sun, 10 Apr 2011 04:13:13 GMT

Zhairi, Bnei Yehuda shock Reds 1-0; Betar solves Acre 2-0 at Teddy Stadium.

Shatilov grabs silver in Euro Artistic Gymnastics

Sun, 10 Apr 2011 04:01:50 GMT

Analysis: The 24-year-old won Israel’s first-ever medal at the Europeans two years ago, taking the bronze in the floor final.

On cusp of top-10, Pe’er falls hard to 35th-ranked Goerges

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 23:37:00 GMT

Shahar Pe’er squandered a golden opportunity to break into the world’s top-10 losing 6-2, 6-3 to German Julia Goerges.

Amid distractions, Hap wants strong finish

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 23:32:24 GMT

Star players have eyes on European clubs; Haifa in action on Monday.

Casspi continues to voice frustration from bench

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 06:21:31 GMT

The 22-year-old Israeli forward did not play due to coach's decision for the fith time in eight games as the Kings beat the Houston Rockets 104-101.

Shahar looks good on clay

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 06:09:52 GMT

Pe'er advances to third round of Family Circle Cup in Charleston, South Carolina.

Betar gets lost point reinstated

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 05:57:59 GMT

Point had been deducted for racist chants shouted by its fans at Hapoel Tel Aviv midfielder Salim Toama last month.

Good news for Mac TA vis-a-vis Final Four

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 05:52:16 GMT

Euroleague changes time of title game to accommodate yellow-and-blue’s Yom Hazikaron conflict.

As past traits rise to the surface, can Casspi get his way?

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 07:04:23 GMT

Sinai Says: As dedicated as he is, he is even more impatient, and may he can’t get away in NBA with the same things he managed to in Israel.

Reds need pair of penalties to grab 3 points

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 06:27:58 GMT

Hapoel Tel Aviv keeps pace with Haifa, 2 games before points-halving; Sakhnin’s Drapic resigns.

Bnei Hasharon falters at home; Holon tastes victory

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 06:23:50 GMT

Rishon outscored Bnei Hasharon in the first period, hosts unsuccessfully chased Effi Birenboim’s team for the remainder of the encounter.

Casspi wants out of Sacramento

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 23:50:58 GMT

Forward says he would like to play for a team that would truly appreciate him.

Shafir’s Shabbat show propels Toledo to WNIT title

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 06:39:32 GMT

21-year-old earns tournament MVP honors for display, scoring 23 points in the second half, including nine straight during a 12-0 run.

Mac TA survives scare to stymie Haifa

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 06:33:44 GMT

Hap J’lem stumbles at home in OT to Gilboa/Galil; Ashdod stays hot in Ashkelon.

Yom Hazikaron/Euroleague clash coming to a head for Mac TA

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 23:57:10 GMT

Scheduling conflict could derail Maccabi's championship hopes.

Mac Haifa sitting pretty atop standings

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 23:33:20 GMT

Greens blank Acre while Mac TA shut out by Bnei Yehuda; Betar falls in Ashkelon.

Maccabi squashes Vitoria to reach Final 4

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 07:08:54 GMT

Thrilling 3rd quarter run sparks TA to 99-77 win; next up: Real Madrid or Valencia.

After int’l break, Haifa hopes to keep rolling at Acre

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 07:03:42 GMT

Maccabi Haifa will look to pick up where it left off before the international break when it visits Hapoel Acre in Premier League action.

Winners on wheels

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 23:20:44 GMT

Tel Aviv Marathon will include 30-km hand cycle race. It’s a sport that is giving disabled competitors renewed confidence, a new lease on life.

Mac TA loses Perkins before critical Game 4

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 07:37:28 GMT

Up 2-1, yellow-and-blue keen to finish off Vitoria and avoid return trip to Spain.

Tennis: Ram/Erlich fall in Miami quarters

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 07:27:04 GMT

Ram and Erlich save two match points, but Melzer and Petzschner convert their third opportunity sending the Israelis packing.

Zahavi punished by IFA for insubordination

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 07:22:37 GMT

Hapoel Tel Aviv midfielder given permission to take part in a family celebration but didn’t even show up for team breakfast the next morning.

Yellow-and-blue closes in on semifinals

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 05:41:04 GMT

Mac TA claims 81-60 W over Vitoria at Nokia, has chance to close out series.

Don’t dare doubt Doron’s devotion to Israeli hoops

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 05:25:11 GMT

Sinai Says: The 1.75-meter guard has led the national team to three straight European Championships.

Ram & Erlich string together two wins

Mon, 28 Mar 2011 23:26:37 GMT

Pair advances to quarterfinals of the Sony Ericsson Open in Miami.

Israel faces must-win as Georgia visits Bloomfield

Mon, 28 Mar 2011 23:22:00 GMT

Coach Luis Fernandez knows anything short of 3 points will mean the national team’s already slim hopes of reaching the European Championships will be as good as over.

Mac returns to Nokia for pivotal Game 3

Mon, 28 Mar 2011 23:15:59 GMT

Now with home-court advantage vs Vitoria, Tel Aviv must shut down perimeter.

Sportscaster Arbel suspended for Kamm tribute

Sun, 27 Mar 2011 23:51:32 GMT

Channel 10 commentator Yoram Arbel was suspended Sunday after dedicating night’s broadcast of Israel’s Euro 2012 qualifying match to Anat Kamm.

Resurgent Hap J’lem keeps on truckin’

Sun, 27 Mar 2011 23:50:28 GMT

Reds rout Rishon; Mac Haifa climbs out of cellar with buzzer-beater to beat Ashkelon.

Two down, one to go for Ramle

Sun, 27 Mar 2011 04:19:26 GMT

Ramle became the first Israeli women’s basketball team to lift a European title on Thursday, beating Arras of France 61-53 in the Eurocup final.

Hapoel Jerusalem seeks to keep momentum going

Sun, 27 Mar 2011 04:12:11 GMT

After losing two straight games in humbling fashion, Jerusalem has won four of five contests, averaging 102.8 points in the victories.

Blue-and-white nips Latvia to stay in hunt

Sun, 27 Mar 2011 04:04:24 GMT

Bloomfield victory eases pressure on Fernandez as Kiyal notches 2-1 winner in 81st.

Mac TA ties series on Pargo prayer

Fri, 25 Mar 2011 06:02:42 GMT

Thrilling encounter decided on last-second jumper, yellow-and-blue beats Vitoria 83-81.

Rampant Ramle runs away with Eurocup title

Fri, 25 Mar 2011 05:57:41 GMT

Elitzur Ramle became the first Israeli women’s basketball team to lift a European title, beating Arras 61-53 in France to win the Eurocup.

Yossi yearns to boost blue-and-white at home vs Latvia

Fri, 25 Mar 2011 05:53:55 GMT

Israel captain Yossi Benayoun is hopeful he will be able to contribute to the national team from the bench.

Pe’er lays an egg in Miami

Fri, 25 Mar 2011 05:50:08 GMT

Israeli sports star suffered her worst defeat of the year, losing 6-2, 6-2 to Anabel Medina Garrigues.

A double-edged sword

Thu, 24 Mar 2011 21:39:32 GMT

At just 16, champion fencer Yuval Freilich has won the battle against being excluded from competitions due to his religious observance.

Ramle in France with Eurocup title on the line

Thu, 24 Mar 2011 07:28:41 GMT

Ramle was clearly nervous in the first leg and struggled to cope with Arras’ pressure defense.

Mac TA goes into desperation mode

Thu, 24 Mar 2011 07:17:49 GMT

Still on the road, yellow-and-blue must rebound quickly from Game 1 loss to Vitoria.

Mac TA fights, but falls in Game 1 to Vitoria

Wed, 23 Mar 2011 08:06:52 GMT

Yellow-and-blue outplayed in best-of-five opener 76-70; Game 2 Thursday.

Zahavi released from nat’l team for ‘lack of respect’

Wed, 23 Mar 2011 08:06:24 GMT

Zahavi failed to return to the team’s hotel by midnight, as required, and didn’t show up for the team breakfast on Tuesday morning.

In Ivanir, Maccabi hopes to have found a long-term savior

Wed, 23 Mar 2011 08:06:24 GMT

Sinai Says: Goldhar seems determined to bring stability to the team and give Ivanir the time he needs to prove his worth.

Quarterfinal gut-check time for Mac Attack

Mon, 21 Mar 2011 23:31:00 GMT

Yellow-and-blue begins best-of-five series on the road against familiar foe in Vitoria.

Hap J’lem bests Bnei Hasharon in fourth victory

Mon, 21 Mar 2011 05:00:25 GMT

Hapoel Gilboa/Galil thrashes Ironi Ashkelon on road for fourth win in five games.

Hap TA rallies late to draw at Ashdod

Mon, 21 Mar 2011 04:49:44 GMT

After falling behind 3-0, Reds stage comeback to grab a point; still four back of first.

Hap J’lem, Bnei Hasharon set to clash for second

Sun, 20 Mar 2011 04:54:36 GMT

Bnei Hasharon and Hapoel Gilboa/Galil look set to fight for the runner-up position in the regular season until the very end of the campaign.

Yellow-and-blue embarrassed by Netanya

Sun, 20 Mar 2011 04:54:05 GMT

Maccabi Tel Aviv falls 3-0 at Bloomfield; Maccabi Haifa blanks Ashkelon; Betar victorious at home.

Haifa, living on the edge, set to host reeling Ashkelon

Fri, 18 Mar 2011 07:27:28 GMT

Despite winning five of its past six league matches, Haifa’s performances this season have disappointed its fans.

Pe’er ousted by Wickmayer, still could reach top 10

Fri, 18 Mar 2011 07:23:19 GMT

Pe’er needs both Marion Bartoli, who faces Wickmayer in the semifinals, and Maria Sharapova, who played Shuai Peng in the quarterfinals.

Ramle fights back, opens final with tie

Fri, 18 Mar 2011 07:19:17 GMT

Doron & co. finish strong in first leg vs Arras; 2nd leg next week; Tel Aviv rolls over Rishon Lezion.

Pe’er on the brink of cracking top-10

Thu, 17 Mar 2011 07:38:59 GMT

Shahar sashays past Schiavone into Indian Wells quarterfinals; Ram, Erlich fall.

Ramle turns attention to Eurocup final

Thu, 17 Mar 2011 07:33:56 GMT

With return leg in France to come, Ramle cannot afford to lose at home if it has any intention of lifting European women’s second most prestigious club title.

A stroll down memory lane with Shaul Ladany

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 07:01:55 GMT

Former Israel Olympian, a surviving member of the 1972 Munich delegation, will celebrate his 75th birthday by walking his age in kilometers.

Pe’er saves three match points, advances to last 16

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 00:00:42 GMT

Shahar moves on at Indian Wells.

Maccabi paints Haifa green with 2-0 win

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 23:53:53 GMT

Rafaelov, Dvalishvili grab goals in derby to send Levy’s men back top of table.

Elitzur Ramle rolls to State Cup triumph

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 03:01:54 GMT

Ramle beat Maccabi Ramat Hen 81-68 in the final in Rishon Lezion to lift the cup for the fourth time in club history and the first since 2008.

Mac. Haifa enters derby with chance to go top of table

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 02:56:31 GMT

The Greens, who trail current- leader Hapoel Tel Aviv by one point, need a victory over their cross-town rival to go top of the standings.

Yellow-and-blue survives Herzliya scare

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 02:53:48 GMT

Mac TA needs overtime to conquer Bnei Hasharon for 14th straight in BSL; Haifa snaps skid.

Pe’er struggles, but bests Mattek-Sands in Cali

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 04:35:54 GMT

Shahar Pe’er overcame a scare to beat Bethanie Mattek- Sands 4-6, 7-6 (5), 6-3 on her way to the third round of the Indian Wells tournament.

Baseball returns as four teams prepare for new season

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 04:33:03 GMT

The Jerusalem Premier League baseball team will take the field for the first time in three years on Monday.

J’lem tops Holon; Mac TA looks for more payback at Hasharon

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 04:29:49 GMT

Hapoel Jerusalem won for the third time in four BSL games on Saturday, thrashing Hapoel Holon 102-68 at Malha Arena.

Hapoel edges Sakhnin in Gutman’s return

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 04:27:10 GMT

Maccabi TA listless in 4-0 loss to Kiryat Shmona; Betar draws with Hap RG.

Gutman returns as Reds host Sakhnin

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 23:51:07 GMT

Haifa plays Monday; Betar hopes to gather momentum against lowly RG.

Mizrahi 7th sports personality honored with Israel Prize

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 05:57:40 GMT

71-year-old Maccabi Tel Aviv Basketball chairman will receive prestigious award during the upcoming 63rd Independence Day celebrations.

Shahar set to turn subpar start around

Wed, 09 Mar 2011 23:29:18 GMT

Pe’er gets first-round bye at Indian Wells; Djoker has opportunity to supplant Federer.

Frenkel’s star continues to rise, one centimeter at a time

Wed, 09 Mar 2011 06:34:53 GMT

Sinai Says: Still A relative newcomer to her discipline, Danielle Frenkel should remain on the local sports radar for much of the next decade.

Holon continues march up the standings, now at .500

Tue, 08 Mar 2011 03:56:20 GMT

Holon opened a double-digit lead proving once more that its depleted seven-player rotation can outplay many of the league’s teams.

Betar bests Reds in shock Teddy triumph

Tue, 08 Mar 2011 03:45:56 GMT

Jerusalem denies Hap TA’s return to top spot with impressive 1-0 showing at home.

Maccabi Tel Aviv dumps Hapoel Jerusalem in Nokia clinic

Mon, 07 Mar 2011 04:56:31 GMT

Yellow-and-blue cakewalks to 41-point conquest of supposed arch-rival; Hasharon rolls on.

Maccabi Haifa bumbles back into first place

Mon, 07 Mar 2011 04:51:25 GMT

Haifa climbs to top of Premier League standings in far from impressive fashion, laboring to a 3-2 victory over rock-bottom Hapoel Ramat Gan.

Danielle Frenkel finishes just off podium

Mon, 07 Mar 2011 04:46:12 GMT

Israeli finishes 4th in European Indoor Athletics Championships; 23-year-old says accomplishment gives her motivation to achieve more.

J’lem, Maccabi set for another showdown

Sun, 06 Mar 2011 04:16:26 GMT

Just when Hapoel Jerusalem seems to be getting back on track, it faces Maccabi Tel Aviv at Nokia Arena in BSL action on Sunday night.

Mac TA collapses late, stays six back of Reds

Sun, 06 Mar 2011 04:14:12 GMT

Nicolas Falczuk’s goal two minutes into stoppage time dented Maccabi Tel Aviv’s title hopes at Bloomfield Stadium on Saturday night.

Israel grabs World playoffs spot as Poles falter

Sun, 06 Mar 2011 04:11:48 GMT

Sela, Weintraub, Ram & Erlich all win; ‘No one can beat us at Ramat Hasharon’.

Frenkel into final at European indoor championships

Sat, 05 Mar 2011 23:22:22 GMT

23-year-old sets new Israel record in highjump of 1.94 meters in Paris.

Israel, no longer in World Group, hosts Poles

Fri, 04 Mar 2011 06:45:25 GMT

Davis Cup showdown could send blue-and-white on its way back to the top.

Hap TA-Betar, Haifa derby await in State Cup quarters

Fri, 04 Mar 2011 06:40:12 GMT

Hapoel beat Betar in the last eight of the cup last season on its way to lifting the trophy and will surely like its chances against struggling Jerusalem at Bloomfield Stadium.

Sport: Willpower’s the thing

Thu, 03 Mar 2011 16:19:39 GMT

Many people have long lost hope of improving the depressing situation in Rehovot’s Kiryat Moshe neighborhood – but not Abay Zauda.

Mac TA waits in Rome for identity of quarterfinal foe

Thu, 03 Mar 2011 04:38:14 GMT

Maccabi will finish in second place in Group F regardless of the result it achieves in Italy.

Fernandez settles debt

Thu, 03 Mar 2011 04:29:07 GMT

Fernandez refused to obey ruling by FIFA’s disciplinary committee, but with time running out, had no option but to settle 400,000-euro debt.

League leaders advance into cup quarters

Thu, 03 Mar 2011 04:22:54 GMT

Hapoel Tel Aviv stumbles, but recovers for 2-1 conquest of Ashkelon; Macabbi Haifa dumps Hapoel Jerusalem.

Israel can’t afford to serve up another dud vs Poland

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 06:20:36 GMT

Sinai Says: On the face of it, Israel’s out-ofform players face an uphill battle against Poland.

Betar breaks out of slump, into cup quarters

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 06:19:19 GMT

Yellow-and-black blanks Rishon at Teddy; K. Shmona dominates Hap BS among last 16 slate.

Bumbling Betar still hopes to salvage some cup pride

Tue, 01 Mar 2011 06:21:07 GMT

J'lem hosts National League side Hapoel Rishon Lezion at Teddy Stadium in the last 16 of the State Cup.

Yellow-and-blue makes 12 straight in BSL

Tue, 01 Mar 2011 06:08:52 GMT

Mac TA wards off Hap Holon at Nokia; resurgent Hap J’lem conquers Ashkelon at Malha.

Tennis: Levy hangs up his racket

Mon, 28 Feb 2011 05:57:01 GMT

The 32-year-old reached a career-best world ranking of 30 in June 2001, but was never the same player after suffering an injury.

Bnei Hasharon, Rishon Lezion keep rolling in BSL

Mon, 28 Feb 2011 05:53:42 GMT

Bnei Hasharon claims a dominating 88-66 victory in Herzliya, while Rishon wins for the fifth time, edging Maccabi Ashdod 80-76.

Reds explode in 2nd, trounce Mac Haifa 4-1

Mon, 28 Feb 2011 05:48:24 GMT

Hapoel Tel Aviv snags its third straight win over Greens, leapfrogs into first place.

Gilboa/Galil tops Mac Haifa to continue recent run

Sun, 27 Feb 2011 05:49:12 GMT

Haifa got off to a good start, opening a double-digit margin in the first period and leading 22-14 after 10 minutes.

Yellow-and-blue closes in on the big boys

Sun, 27 Feb 2011 05:42:38 GMT

Hap TA, Mac Haifa ready for marquee matchup at Bloomfield; Betar falls again.

Despite better record, Greens enter Bloomfield as underdogs

Fri, 25 Feb 2011 00:10:38 GMT

Both teams are desperate for a victory which would be significant in ensuring they enter the final five matches of the season in first position.

Maccabi falls, will settle for 2nd in Group F

Fri, 25 Feb 2011 00:04:39 GMT

Barcelona shoots the lights out in second half en route to 92-85 OT win at Nokia.

A basket case?

Thu, 24 Feb 2011 17:59:41 GMT

A season that promised so much for Hapoel Jerusalem has deteriorated into a prolonged embarrassment for a club that prides itself as being Maccabi Tel Aviv’s main threat.

Pe’er clobbered by Bartoli in Doha

Thu, 24 Feb 2011 07:15:06 GMT

Shahar Pe’er suffers her most lopsided defeat in almost a year losing 6- 1, 6-0 to Marion Bartoli in the second round of the Qatar Ladies Open.

Revenge on Mac’s mind as Barca visits

Thu, 24 Feb 2011 07:09:07 GMT

Run of blowouts in jeopardy as defending champs ready for 2nd meeting.

Pe’er powers into Qatar’s second round

Wed, 23 Feb 2011 04:17:33 GMT

Pe’er converted six of eight break points against Kuznetsova (13) – who lost to Wozniacki in the final in Dubai on Sunday.

Cash-strapped Holon a reminder of what we love about sports

Wed, 23 Feb 2011 04:13:38 GMT

Sinai Says: Despite facing a financial meltdown, the team is winning with a seven-player rotation versus what are supposedly superior sides.

Gilboa/Galil bounces back in Ashdod

Tue, 22 Feb 2011 00:04:32 GMT

Lior Lubin’s men restored some lost pride and ensured themselves five home games in the third round by finishing in the topfive in the table.

Mac Haifa leapfrogs Hap TA into first place

Mon, 21 Feb 2011 23:55:53 GMT

Greens dump Hap PT 2-0 at Kiryat Eliezer to overtake Reds going into upcoming clash.

Legal woes piling up for Fernandez over Qatar debt

Mon, 21 Feb 2011 06:34:24 GMT

The 51-year-old Frenchman insists he should not need to pay Al Rayyan the 400,000 euros the Qatari club claims it is owed

Mac TA records another blowout BSL win

Mon, 21 Feb 2011 06:21:49 GMT

Yellow-and-blue rallies on the road over Mac Haifa; Jerusalem gets back on track in Netanya.

After victory in Ljubljana, Maccabi aims for more in Haifa

Sun, 20 Feb 2011 03:24:23 GMT

“This was one of the greatest wins Maccabi has ever recorded on the road,” coach David Blatt said.

Hap Haifa shocks Mac TA at Bloomfield

Sun, 20 Feb 2011 03:22:10 GMT

Ivanir’s side loses 1-0 while city-rivals Hapoel Tel Aviv notch another 3-0 victory.

Pe’er’s impressive run ended by Wozniacki

Sun, 20 Feb 2011 03:18:29 GMT

Israeli unable to reach semifinals in Dubai as Dane reclaims No. 1 spot.

Hapoel Tel Aviv’s Abuksis expects a win at Hap Beersheba

Fri, 18 Feb 2011 07:20:15 GMT

Hapoel has won eight of its last 10 contests and another victory will take it into first position above Haifa.

FIFA suspends national coach over debt to Qatar club

Thu, 17 Feb 2011 19:06:38 GMT

Fernandez banned from sidelines over long-standing financial dispute; says problem will be solved before next Euro 2012 qualifying matches.

Mac TA takes show on the road in Slovenia

Thu, 17 Feb 2011 07:29:16 GMT

Confident Olimpija seeks revenge as it hosts yellow-and-blue in crucial Top 16 contest.

Fernandez’s failings far too evident for IFA to ignore

Wed, 16 Feb 2011 06:07:08 GMT

Sinai Says: Not only have the Frenchman’s nine months at the helm been an absolute waste of time, but they have actually set the team backwards.

Reds blank Mac PT at Bloomfield

Tue, 15 Feb 2011 05:39:36 GMT

Reigning-champion struggled for much of match, but Toto Tamuz made breakthrough in 67th minute and Ben Sahar’s 88th minute goal ensured Hapoel's win.

Tennis: Pe’er aiming to repeat strong Dubai showing

Tue, 15 Feb 2011 05:39:36 GMT

The 23-year-old Israeli, who remained at No. 11 in the world rankings on Monday, will draw confidence from reaching the semifinals in Dubai last year.

Hap J’lem humbled at home by Holon

Tue, 15 Feb 2011 05:38:47 GMT

Hapoel Holon playmaker Moran Rot led his team with 18 points and six assists in its stunning 86-80 win over Hapoel Jerusalem at Malha Arena last night.

K8 continues hot streak

Mon, 14 Feb 2011 07:03:01 GMT

Ironi Kiryat Shmona strengthened its position in the Premier League’s top-four beating Hapoel Ashkelon 1-0 on the road.

Yellow-and-blue rallies to overcome Ashdod

Mon, 14 Feb 2011 06:55:21 GMT

Bnei Hasharon climbs into second with defeat of Gilboa/Gail; Netanya claws back on the road.

Maccabi TA, Maccabi Haifa march on

Sun, 13 Feb 2011 03:51:47 GMT

Hemed and Atar score two each while Betar Jerusalem loses in Sakhnin

Rishon defeats Haifa as battle for 2nd place heats up

Sun, 13 Feb 2011 03:42:59 GMT

Aside from Maccabi Tel Aviv winning every game by double-figures, the BSL has been completely unpredictable this season.

Yellow-and-blue blows out Netanya in final

Fri, 11 Feb 2011 08:10:28 GMT

Surging Mac TA claims ho-hum State Cup title with 106-70 annihilation at Nokia.

Hap TA, Mac Haifa locked in title battle

Fri, 11 Feb 2011 08:04:01 GMT

Hapoel Tel Aviv may have made the most significant signings of the January transfer window, but Maccabi Haifa coach Elisha Levy is still confident.

Listless Israel falls 2-0 to Serbia; Fernandez ‘pleased’

Thu, 10 Feb 2011 00:15:27 GMT

Nat'l team played poorly throughout friendly encounter, had it not been for goalkeeper Aouate, would have fallen to a far more humbling defeat.

Netanya next in line to face TA juggernaut

Thu, 10 Feb 2011 00:07:04 GMT

State Cup final pits mighty Maccabi against Alfasi’s struggling crew.

Sinai Says: The big Sofo experiment paying huge dividends

Wed, 09 Feb 2011 08:43:30 GMT

Sofo’s presence under the basket is crucial to coach David Blatt’s game-plan, allowing Maccabi’s guards to pressure their opponents.

Mac Haifa, Betar draw second-tier foes in State Cup

Wed, 09 Feb 2011 08:37:49 GMT

Reigning cup holder Hapoel Tel Aviv, Maccabi Haifa and Betar Jerusalem were all handed home matches against inferior opponents in the draw.

Fernandez blasts IFA ahead of Serbia friendly

Wed, 09 Feb 2011 08:35:04 GMT

Israel coach concerned about Bloomfield pitch; Elroei Cohen completes Hapoel Tel Aviv transfer.

The big Sofo experiment paying huge dividends for Maccabi

Wed, 09 Feb 2011 08:17:58 GMT

Sinai Says: Interviewing Sofoklis Schortsanitis is a little like defending him.

Mac TA, Netanya to meet in cup final

Tue, 08 Feb 2011 06:26:17 GMT

Yellow-and-blue trounces Ashdod in semi; Hap TA comes oh-so-close, falls 78-77.

Hap TA-Netanya, Mac TA-Ashdod in State Cup semis

Mon, 07 Feb 2011 01:09:34 GMT

Despite recent setback, Hapoel TA continues to lead standings with 16-1 record; Forward Asbury: Team has every chance of making final.

Maccabi, Hapoel duel to draw in TA derby

Mon, 07 Feb 2011 01:09:05 GMT

Yellow-and-blue notches second-half equalizer at Bloomfield to pull out 1-1 result vs Reds.

No playoffs for Israel, but bright future ahead

Sun, 06 Feb 2011 04:24:10 GMT

“This campaign is a success,” Israel Federation Cup Captain Lior Mor said. “We saw a new young team develop before our eyes."

Maccabi Haifa survives Sakhnin

Sun, 06 Feb 2011 04:20:37 GMT

Maccabi Haifa placed extra pressure on Hapoel Tel Aviv on Saturday to move back to the top of the Premier League standings.

Israel falls to Poland; playoff hopes dim

Fri, 04 Feb 2011 07:18:19 GMT

The national team got its Europe/Africa Zone Group I Pool B campaign off to an ideal start with a 3-0 victory over Luxemburg.

Maccabi, Hapoel Tel Aviv prepare for derby number two

Fri, 04 Feb 2011 07:13:28 GMT

It has been almost three years since Maccabi last defeated Hapoel in a Premier League showdown.

Mac machine still running at full speed

Fri, 04 Feb 2011 07:09:38 GMT

Huge first quarter stakes Tel Aviv to easy 104-67 home win over Olimpija.

Glushko, Pe’er propel Israel in Eilat opener

Thu, 03 Feb 2011 08:23:51 GMT

Israel gets Europe/Africa Zone Group I Pool B campaign off to a perfect start, beating Luxembourg 3-0 in Eilat.

Olimpija in town to face Mac TA in Top 16 duel

Thu, 03 Feb 2011 08:12:43 GMT

Maccabi Tel Aviv has not only won all of its Euroleague home games this season, but it has done so with remarkable ease.

Hap TA, Mac Haifa coast; Betar pulls it out

Thu, 03 Feb 2011 08:03:52 GMT

Reds hang 7 on poor Kiryat Ata; Greens blank Kfar Saba; Azriel’s late tally lifts J’lem over Ramat Gan.

This Beduin seems to have found a permanent home

Wed, 02 Feb 2011 07:01:16 GMT

Sinai Says: Taleb Tawatha has quickly demonstrated that his billing as one of Israeli soccer’s brightest talents was not exaggerated.

Hoops: Netanya, Haifa both fall in EuroChallenge

Wed, 02 Feb 2011 06:51:56 GMT

Netanya suffered an 84-76 defeat to Lukoil Academic Sofia in Bulgaria, falling to an 0-3 record in Group I.

Israeli women hope to put on a show at home

Wed, 02 Feb 2011 06:44:33 GMT

Captain Lior Mor hoping that improvement shown by Shahar Pe’er and Julia Glushko will result in the blue-and-white climbing back to prominence.

State Cup Soccer: Yellow-and-blue sent packing by Hap PT

Wed, 02 Feb 2011 06:36:51 GMT

Eksbard’s brace helps avenge fresh PL loss, knocks Mac TA out of State Cup; Acre out also.

Things looking up for Omri

Tue, 01 Feb 2011 05:49:11 GMT

The 22-year-old Israeli has averaged nearly 38 minutes in the Sacramento Kings’ last six games, starting in the past five.

Despite early Aussie exit, Pe’er hits career-high ranking

Tue, 01 Feb 2011 05:44:48 GMT

The tennis player climbs to new career-high of 11 in world rankings; next Pe'er set to overtake 11th-ranked Agnieszka Radwanska of Poland.

Mac TA looks to keep rolling vs Hap PT

Tue, 01 Feb 2011 05:38:34 GMT

Ivanir’s men hit State Cup rd. of 32 on 3-match streak; Netanya faces Bnei Yehuda.

Israel dealt tricky EuroBasket group

Mon, 31 Jan 2011 05:06:08 GMT

National team draws Serbia, Germany, France, Italy and Latvia.

This time, Mac TA handles Hasharon with great ease

Mon, 31 Jan 2011 04:56:54 GMT

Yellow-and-blue get revenge in rout.

Betar battles Mac Haifa to 0-0 draw

Mon, 31 Jan 2011 04:47:39 GMT

Greens now tied with Hap TA on points, but still stuck in second place; J’lem in 12th.

Hapoel Jerusalem suffers BSL setback at Rishon

Sun, 30 Jan 2011 06:21:13 GMT

Jerusalem had its chances to complete the comeback but it dropped to another disappointing league defeat.

Tel Aviv clubs notch slim league triumphs

Sun, 30 Jan 2011 06:13:17 GMT

Hapoel tops Netanya, Maccabi edges Hap PT; Betar ready to host Mac Haifa at Teddy.

Maccabi thrashes Roma for 1st Top-16 win

Fri, 28 Jan 2011 07:06:24 GMT

Tel Aviv leaves Barcelona loss behind, romps to easy 99-58 home victory.

Israel to host European Under-21 Championships

Fri, 28 Jan 2011 06:40:54 GMT

European soccer’s brightest talents will grace Israeli soccer stadiums in 2 years time.

Hap Tel Aviv’s owners continue their feud

Fri, 28 Jan 2011 06:35:02 GMT

Eli Tabib officially became the co-owner of Hapoel last summer, with both he and Moni Harel each holding a 50 percent stake in the club.

Crucial home contest for Mac TA vs Roma

Thu, 27 Jan 2011 06:12:32 GMT

Yellow-and-blue must rebound from Barca setback to stay in Euroleague Top 16 hunt; Blatt wary of "Roma's short roster."

Haifa topples Netanya in EuroChallenge

Wed, 26 Jan 2011 05:16:38 GMT

Maccabi Haifa center Marco Killingsworth led his team to an 80-73 victory over Barak Netanya in the EuroChallenge Last 16, scoring 21 points.

The well-worn tale of an Israeli tennis journeyman

Wed, 26 Jan 2011 05:09:17 GMT

Noam Okun could have had more success if it weren’t for a career full of injuries and lack of financial support from Israel sports infrastructure.

Mac Haifa, Netanya meet in EuroChallenge

Tue, 25 Jan 2011 07:38:35 GMT

Both teams coming off defeats, look to get healthy against each other.

Israel gets favorable draw for Eilat Fed Cup tourny

Tue, 25 Jan 2011 07:34:25 GMT

National team will face Poland, Bulgaria and Luxembourg in Eilat next week.

Hap TA’s streak snapped in 1-1 affair at K8

Tue, 25 Jan 2011 07:29:17 GMT

Tie leaves Reds two points behind league-leader Maccabi Haifa.

Hap J’lem overcomes Mac Haifa in BSL duel

Mon, 24 Jan 2011 07:39:45 GMT

Rishon Lezion nips Ashkelon by one point; Netanya puts up a fight but falls to Mac TA.

Shahar knocked out Down Under

Sat, 22 Jan 2011 23:37:24 GMT

Pennetta comes back to oust Pe’er in 3rd round.

Mac TA falls 81-71 to Barca, now heads for Netanya

Sat, 22 Jan 2011 23:31:40 GMT

Blatt's squad slipped up for only the third time this year, falling to the reigning European champions.

Betar wins in first game under Levy

Sat, 22 Jan 2011 23:24:56 GMT

J’lem 2-1 winner at Beersheba; Greens go top; Mac TA throttles Ashdod.

Levy and Betar hope for fresh start in the Negev

Thu, 20 Jan 2011 23:41:42 GMT

Betar has won just once in its past 5 matches.

Pe’er crushes Cirstea in easy 2nd round win

Thu, 20 Jan 2011 23:35:27 GMT

Pennetta awaits on Saturday; Ram & Erlich bounce back in opening match.

Kiryat Shmona holds off Mac PT to take Toto Cup

Wed, 19 Jan 2011 23:42:39 GMT

Northern team claims first-ever title.

Maccabi opens Top 16 at Barcelona

Wed, 19 Jan 2011 23:33:50 GMT

After dominant reg. season, TA hopes to make a statement vs Rubio & co.

Malmilian’s tenure a feel-good story gone horribly awry

Wed, 19 Jan 2011 04:22:43 GMT

Sinai Says: Man who turned Betar from marginal soccer team into local powerhouse in 70s, 80s finally gets his chance to lead from the sideline.

Netanya, Haifa drop Last 16 openers

Wed, 19 Jan 2011 01:09:34 GMT

oth teams get off to losing start in EuroChallenge.

Shahar storms into 2nd round Down Under

Wed, 19 Jan 2011 01:02:02 GMT

Sela makes early exit with opening loss to Del Potro; Nalbandian ousts Hewitt in marathon.

Hap J’lem dismantles Ashkelon at Malha

Tue, 18 Jan 2011 07:46:31 GMT

Hapoel played one of its best offensive games of the season, scoring 25 points or more in every quarter while hitting 18 of 27 threes.

Hapoel Tel Aviv triumphs to go top of table

Tue, 18 Jan 2011 07:41:48 GMT

After an erratic start to the season, the reigning champion has found its form in the past couple of months.

Malmilian out, Roni Levy in at Betar

Tue, 18 Jan 2011 07:35:58 GMT

With dismal results as coach, Jerusalem icon steps down in middle of campaign.

Yellow-and-blue rolls to another BSL rout

Mon, 17 Jan 2011 07:17:23 GMT

Mac TA dispatches Holon 88-74, Barca up next in Euroleague; Haifa’s swoon continues.

Embattled Grant vents, but still in charge at West Ham

Mon, 17 Jan 2011 07:12:24 GMT

“Why do you ask me this question? Where were these reports?,” said Grant, when asked about whether he expects to retain his job.

Hap J’lem takes another hit as Randle goes down

Sun, 16 Jan 2011 04:16:46 GMT

With its Eurocup and State Cup campaigns ending earlier than expected, Hapoel Jerusalem is hoping to save something from this season with BSL success.

Ivanir wins Mac TA debut in Sakhnin

Sun, 16 Jan 2011 04:13:31 GMT

Yellow-and-blue win 3-1 while Mac Haifa is held to 2-2 draw by Beersheba

Ivanir set to make Maccabi Tel Aviv debut

Thu, 13 Jan 2011 23:22:56 GMT

Yellow-and-blue head for Sakhnin; Greens home to Beersheba; wobbly Betar hosts Mac PT.

Tel Aviv derby final still in the cards

Thu, 13 Jan 2011 08:11:09 GMT

Hapoel drawn to play Netanya in State Cup semis as Maccabi matched against Ashdod.

Premier League clubs join the State Cup fray

Thu, 13 Jan 2011 08:03:56 GMT

Reigning cup-holder Hapoel Tel Aviv visits third division Ironi Kiryat Ata in the round of 32.

Shahar can’t crack Azarenka

Wed, 12 Jan 2011 07:57:54 GMT

Shahar Pe’er’s first encounter with a top-10 player in 2011 ends in disappointment.

Hapoel Tel Aviv hoops: Israel’s little engine that could

Wed, 12 Jan 2011 07:51:05 GMT

The rebirth of Hapoel Tel Aviv’s basketball team is undoubtedly one of the more uplifting stories in Israeli sports in recent years.

Mac TA gets back on winning track

Tue, 11 Jan 2011 05:10:18 GMT

With club’s owner and new coach in attendance, yellow-and-blue tops Betar 1-0.

Pe’er into top dozen

Tue, 11 Jan 2011 05:00:21 GMT

Israeli tennis star advances to second round of Sydney International and reaches new career high in world rankings.

Hapoel Jerusalem crashes out of State Cup

Mon, 10 Jan 2011 03:43:51 GMT

Lifeless Reds eliminated at home by Netanya; Hapoel Tel Aviv stuns Maccabi Haifa in quarterfinals.

Ivanir selected as next manager of Maccabi Tel Aviv

Mon, 10 Jan 2011 03:36:16 GMT

After sacking manager Avi Nimni last Tuesday, Goldhar methodically sieves through the different options and flies into Israel to meet two candidates.

Haifa to try to end Hap TA’s dream run

Sat, 08 Jan 2011 23:47:39 GMT

"We are playing against a team which spends on one player more than we do on our entire roster,” said Hapoel coach Sharon Avrahami.

Hapoel Tel Aviv sweeps aside Hap Ashkelon

Sat, 08 Jan 2011 23:22:47 GMT

Reds claim easy 2-0 road win; Kiryat Shmona back to winning ways after beating Ashdod.

Mac TA’s search for new manager continues

Fri, 07 Jan 2011 00:15:34 GMT

Israel under-21 coach Guy Luzon announced on Thursday that he has no interest in the job.

Hap J’lem pulls out dramatic road conquest

Fri, 07 Jan 2011 00:10:08 GMT

Katash’s Reds edge Gilboa by one; Mac TA dumps Rishon at home to stay way in front.

Da Silva targeted for extortion by former teammate Zarko

Thu, 06 Jan 2011 06:34:16 GMT

Brazilian defender on brink of joining Austria's Red Bull Salzburg forced to stay in Israel to cooperate with bizarre investigation.

Ram, Erlich reunite after two years apart, fall in Brisbane

Thu, 06 Jan 2011 06:25:23 GMT

Israeli duo begin gearing up for Australian Open.

Jerusalem heads to Gan Ner for Thursday BSL clash

Thu, 06 Jan 2011 06:19:11 GMT

Katash's men will try to right ship against coach's former team Hapoel Gilboa/Galil after having lost 3 of last 4.

Post-Nimni era begins with dreadful loss

Thu, 06 Jan 2011 05:45:21 GMT

One day after firing its manager, Mac TA blown out 4-1 by Mac PT in Toto semis; Kiryat Shmona comes back, outlasts Bnei Yehuda in penalties; to face PT on Jan. 18.

Shahar slinks out of Brisbane in 2nd round

Wed, 05 Jan 2011 06:35:05 GMT

After taking a promising lead, Pe’er completely lost her way in the second set and failed to force a tiebreaker in a tight third set.

Mac TA gets Barca, Olimpija and Roma in Top 16 group

Wed, 05 Jan 2011 06:30:46 GMT

Maccabi Tel Aviv will be one of the favorites to make it through to the quarterfinal playoffs.

Sinai Says: It’s time for the real dawn of a new era in TA

Wed, 05 Jan 2011 06:25:08 GMT

The only thing wrong with team owner Mitch Goldhar’s decision to sack manager Avi Nimni on Tuesday was the fact that it was long overdue.

See ya later, Nimni!

Wed, 05 Jan 2011 06:18:38 GMT

Maccabi’s favorite son sacked by Goldhar for ‘inability... to achieve satisfactory results’.

Pe’er starts her year off on the right foot; not Dudi

Tue, 04 Jan 2011 06:27:45 GMT

Tennis player advanced to 2nd round of Brisbane International tennis tournament with straightforward 6-4, 6-2 victory.

Greens go back top by thrashing Mac TA

Tue, 04 Jan 2011 06:12:37 GMT

Mac Haifa notches 3-0 home conquest of yellow-and-blue to leapfrog Hap TA.

Casspi helps spark Kings to victory

Tue, 04 Jan 2011 06:03:49 GMT

After Kings made a stop at defensive end, Casspi quickly made a three-pointer to give Sacramento first lead since the 1st quarter.

Yellow-and-blue runs over Hapoel at Malha

Mon, 03 Jan 2011 07:41:43 GMT

Jerusalem outclassed at home by Maccabi; Mac Haifa snaps skid in Nawi’s debut.

Struggling Hapoel J’lem now must face mighty Maccabi TA

Sun, 02 Jan 2011 06:49:55 GMT

Oded Katash’s team has yet to recover from its early Eurocup exit and the humbling 23-point BSL thrashing at the hands of Maccabi Ashdod.

Hapoel TA opens second half with 5-0 win

Sun, 02 Jan 2011 06:47:26 GMT

Reds destroy Hapoel Haifa at Bloomfield; Betar draws with Netanya 0-0

Cohen to be honored throughout League

Fri, 31 Dec 2010 00:11:09 GMT

Black armbands for each team; Hap TA can go top for 1st time this season.

Ironi Ashkelon reaches State Cup quarterfinals

Fri, 31 Dec 2010 00:05:34 GMT

Maccabi Haifa sacks coach Elad Hasin.

Peerless Pe’er! Shahar wins year-end poll

Fri, 31 Dec 2010 00:00:26 GMT

Israel’s top tennis player takes her second ‘Post’ Sports Personality of the Year Award; Casspi finishes second in repeat bid; Nevo third.

Mac TA-Haifa postpone Toto Cup quarterfinal

Thu, 30 Dec 2010 05:50:38 GMT

Bnei Yehuda joined Maccabi Petah Tikva and Ironi Kiryat Shmona in the semis on Wednesday, needing extra time to defeat Maccabi Netanya 4-2.

Jerusalem, Ashdod roll on in State Cup

Thu, 30 Dec 2010 05:46:04 GMT

Oded Katash's men get back on track with victory at Hapoel Afula.

Reds clearly the cream of the crop

Thu, 30 Dec 2010 05:36:21 GMT

Israeli Team of the Year: Hapoel TA not only took the Premier League and State Cup double, but it also went on to reach the group stage of the Champions League.

Israeli soccer icon Cohen laid to rest

Thu, 30 Dec 2010 05:26:50 GMT

‘Avileh’ will always be remembered as a warm soul who lifted the spirits of a nation.

Soccer legend Avi Cohen dies at TA's Ichilov Hospital

Wed, 29 Dec 2010 07:51:14 GMT

Former Maccabi Tel Aviv and Liverpool defender's heart stops beating, a day after he was pronounced brain dead.

Hap TA downs Hap Holon, advances to State Cup quarters

Wed, 29 Dec 2010 06:41:04 GMT

National League leader joins Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Gilboa/Galil by defeating Hapoel Holon 93-85 at Hadar Yosef.

2010: The year Rafa took off

Wed, 29 Dec 2010 06:36:46 GMT

Not since Rod Laver claimed calendar Grand Slam in 1969 had a tennis player won at Roland Garros, Wimbledon and US Open in the same year.

At just 17, Kroyter taking Israeli athletics to new heights

Wed, 29 Dec 2010 06:32:51 GMT

Siberia-born athlete burst onto scene by shattering high jump age records time and again.

Soccer legend Avi Cohen pronounced brain dead

Tue, 28 Dec 2010 18:43:06 GMT

Israeli soccer legend can’t overcome injuries; family to decide how to proceed; Cohen suffered a major lower-brain injury after hit by a car while.

Hap J’lem’s swoon continues with loss in Ashdod

Mon, 27 Dec 2010 06:05:15 GMT

Ashdod completely outplays Jerusalem on its way to a sixth win in its past seven games.

Weintraub, Pe’er take national championships

Sat, 25 Dec 2010 23:28:13 GMT

Dudi Sela stunned in men's title upset by player currently ranked 281 in the world.

After tough loss, time for Hapoel J’lem to regroup

Sat, 25 Dec 2010 22:00:18 GMT

Hapoel failed to advance to the Last 16 of the Eurocup.

Pe’er, Sela advance

Fri, 24 Dec 2010 07:30:01 GMT

Shahar Pe’er and Dudi Sela will be the clear favorites to defend their Israel national titles in Ra’anana.

Maccabi wraps up dominant campaign

Fri, 24 Dec 2010 07:26:50 GMT

Tel Aviv handles Prokom 83-72 in Poland, now awaits draw for Top 16.

Yellow-and-blue eyes focused finish

Thu, 23 Dec 2010 04:12:18 GMT

Mac TA tries to make it 9 in a row when they travel to Prokom for regular-season finale.

Top names cruise through openers at national championships

Wed, 22 Dec 2010 06:57:59 GMT

Pe’er cruised 6-0, 6-0 past Merry Melkin and will face Esther Masuri in the quarterfinals; Dudi Sela defeats Gala Hakak 6-2, 6-0.

Avi Cohen still fighting for his life in ICU

Wed, 22 Dec 2010 06:46:49 GMT

Soccer player in critical condition a day after being gravely injured in a motorcycle accident in Ramat Gan.

Hapoel’s Euro hopes now down to one game

Tue, 21 Dec 2010 06:13:35 GMT

Jerusalem essentially faces must-win vs Sevilla at Malha tonight; Gilboa’s campaign to end in Greece.

Yellow-and-blue blows out Gilboa/Galil

Mon, 20 Dec 2010 06:35:07 GMT

Mac TA also completes Macvan signing; Rishon tops Netanya in overtime.

Jerusalem fights back, slays Bnei Hasharon in OT

Sun, 19 Dec 2010 04:31:07 GMT

Hapoel Jerusalem came back from a second half double-digit deficit to defeat Bnei Hasharon 102-93 in overtime at Malha Arena.

Easy wins for Mac Haifa, Hap Tel Aviv

Sun, 19 Dec 2010 04:26:55 GMT

Greens dispatch Netanya 3-0; Reds rip Hap RG 4-0; Betar outlasts KS 1-0.

No final for Ivri

Sun, 19 Dec 2010 04:17:46 GMT

Amit Ivri finished 10th in the 100-meter butterfly semifinals at the swimming short-course world championships.

Nevo finishes 7th, smashes national record

Fri, 17 Dec 2010 04:25:00 GMT

The 23-year-old set his second Israeli record of the day in the final, clocking a time of 4 minutes and 5.26 seconds.

Maccabi claws back, knocks out Moscow 80-76

Fri, 17 Dec 2010 04:21:20 GMT

Maccabi Tel Aviv extended its Euroleague winning streak to eight games; Lior Eliyahu injured in win.

Greens, Reds are favorites as 1st round ends

Fri, 17 Dec 2010 03:55:44 GMT

Levy wants ‘more respect’; Netanya visits Kiryat Eliezer; Hapoel Tel Aviv hosts Hapoel Ramat Gan

Mac TA puts 7-game Euroleague run on line vs Moscow

Thu, 16 Dec 2010 04:02:43 GMT

Maccabi clinched first place in its group with a 76-62 win over Partizan Belgrade last week, its seventh straight victory.

Team Israel makes a splash in Dubai

Thu, 16 Dec 2010 04:02:43 GMT

Israel's swimming team is hoping for a good showing at the World Short-Course Swimming Championships in Dubai.

Reds hold off Bnei Yehuda in make-up

Thu, 16 Dec 2010 04:01:48 GMT

Vermut nets lone goal in triumph; Hap TA trails Mac Haifa by two points for top spot.

Assulin will come to rue his decision to sign with Man City

Wed, 15 Dec 2010 07:35:28 GMT

Gai Assulin completes move to Roberto Mancini’s team, signing a two-and-a-half year deal.

Top Israeli swimmers set for Short-Course Worlds in Dubai

Wed, 15 Dec 2010 07:20:58 GMT

Israel’s swimming team arrived in Dubai under tight security ahead of the start of the World Short Course Championships.

Hapoel still leads group, but feeling heat

Wed, 15 Dec 2010 07:13:13 GMT

Jerusalem drops close one, will host do-or-die; Gilboa/Galil crashes out of contention

Mac Haifa edges Kiryat Shmona up north

Mon, 13 Dec 2010 23:36:50 GMT

In the 60th minute, Rafaelov had all the time in the world and only Amos to beat, but his finish was poor and the hosts were spared.

On brink of Last 16, J’lem visits Riga

Mon, 13 Dec 2010 23:33:12 GMT

Eurocup: Reds still hungry for a win; Gilboa faces must-win as Zagreb visits.

Assulin bolts Barca for Manchester City; Tevez wants out

Mon, 13 Dec 2010 23:26:33 GMT

Assulin, who left Israel for Barcelona at 13, made just one appearance for the senior Barca team in a Copa del Rey match, and will likely have to settle for place in the City reserves.

Hapoel TA-Bnei Yehuda match canceled

Mon, 13 Dec 2010 06:46:53 GMT

Game called off at halftime after referee rules water-logged pitch unplayable following downpours.

Israel sets criteria for London Games

Mon, 13 Dec 2010 06:39:43 GMT

OCI general secretary: “We are going to the Games to win and in order to win you have to set tough criteria.”

Mac TA handily dispatches Haifa in BSL

Mon, 13 Dec 2010 05:52:36 GMT

Bnei Hasharon falters in Ashkelon; Gilboa/Galil humbled at home by Ashdod.

J’lem bounces back at Malha with easy win over Netanya

Sun, 12 Dec 2010 01:49:47 GMT

Jerusalem rebounded with an important Eurocup victory over CEZ Nymburk on Tuesday and dominated the second half on its way to another win on Saturday.

Maccabi Tel Aviv slips to draw with Maccabi Petah Tikva

Sun, 12 Dec 2010 01:45:45 GMT

Betar’s run comes crashing to a close as Acre dominates in 3-0 win

Upstart Azriel leading Betar Jerusalem’s resurgence

Fri, 10 Dec 2010 00:04:27 GMT

22-year-old striker got chance as injury replacement and has yet to relinquish spot.

Another stellar performance by Mac TA

Thu, 09 Dec 2010 23:56:01 GMT

Maccabi hammers Partizan 76-62 to secure first-place finish in Group A.

Reds return home after respectable CL showing

Thu, 09 Dec 2010 05:40:17 GMT

Hapoel entered the match at the Stade de Gerland needing an unlikely win against last season’s Champions League semifinalist.

Red-hot Maccabi welcomes Partizan

Thu, 09 Dec 2010 05:34:26 GMT

Tel Aviv going for seventh straight Euroleague victory, hoping to wrap up first place early.

Hapoel Tel Aviv closes with 2-2 draw at Lyon

Wed, 08 Dec 2010 07:39:02 GMT

Reds almost pull off unbelievable upset, but 88th-minute equalizer dashes hopes of 3rd place.

Israeli judo finally handed glimmer of hope

Wed, 08 Dec 2010 07:33:59 GMT

After two decades of remarkable success, Israeli judo is experiencing a meltdown.

Hap Jerusalem nets much-needed victory

Wed, 08 Dec 2010 07:21:38 GMT

Gilboa/Galil suffers OT setback

Maccabi Haifa goes atop standings with win over Hapoel Acre

Tue, 07 Dec 2010 05:48:46 GMT

The tragic Carmel fire meant that regardless of the result, Monday’s encounter was a somber occasion.

Hap J’lem desperate to get campaign back on track

Tue, 07 Dec 2010 05:41:54 GMT

Reds will try to put losses to CEZ Nymburk and Hapoel Holon behind them with Eurocup win.

Hapoel TA looks to finish on high note

Tue, 07 Dec 2010 05:33:32 GMT

Reds still have a chance to climb out of Group B cellar with win in Lyon and some help.

Despite Carmel disaster, Maccabi Haifa to host Acre

Mon, 06 Dec 2010 07:32:35 GMT

Match was postponed 48 hours due to fire, but Greens now have shot at Premier League lead.

Jerusalem falls to Holon

Mon, 06 Dec 2010 07:25:23 GMT

Reds drop second straight; Netanya’s Banks buries Ashkelon with buzzer-beater.

Bnei Hasharon falls 95-80 to Gilboa

Sun, 05 Dec 2010 05:44:16 GMT

Gilboa closed to within four points (21-17) by the end of the first quarter and led 44-43 at the break.

Hap, Mac TA, Betar all enjoy easy victories

Sun, 05 Dec 2010 05:39:35 GMT

Reds crush Hap PT; Yellow-and-blue subdues Bnei Yehuda; J’lem rolls over Ashkelon

Yellow-and-blue gets back to basics

Thu, 02 Dec 2010 06:41:06 GMT

Mac TA aims to continue Euroleague dominance atop Group A with a visit to Zalgiris.

With so many big shots, Zahavi good as gold for Hapoel TA

Wed, 01 Dec 2010 08:09:45 GMT

Sinai Says: The past 12 months have seen Zahavi completely transform his career, becoming the Forrest Gump of Israeli soccer.

Hapoel J’lem disappoints in Czech Republic

Wed, 01 Dec 2010 08:03:23 GMT

Netanya lone winner in rough night for Israeli hoops: Reds, Gilboa, Haifa fall.

Hap J’lem takes perfect record on the road

Tue, 30 Nov 2010 06:59:48 GMT

Reds visit Czech champion Nymburk while Gilboa/Galil hosts Azovmash at Malha.

Hapoel trips up at home vs Ashdod SC

Mon, 29 Nov 2010 06:27:34 GMT

Reigning champion misses golden opportunity to climb on top of Premier League standings for first time this season.

Mac TA is mortal after all

Mon, 29 Nov 2010 05:36:12 GMT

Bnei Hasharon shocks yellow-and-blue 91-88.

Close, but no medal for Ivri

Sun, 28 Nov 2010 08:48:04 GMT

21-year-old clocks in fractions of a second behind bronze winner.

Maccabi on high after Vitoria win, welcomes Bnei Hasharon

Sun, 28 Nov 2010 00:24:25 GMT

Blatt's squad yet to lose in BSL.

After KS draw, Hapoel can go top of table

Sun, 28 Nov 2010 00:17:35 GMT

Mac PT draws 2-2 up north; Betar gets 2nd in a row; Greens easily handle Ashkelon.

Toumarkin breaks nat’l backstroke record

Thu, 25 Nov 2010 23:43:38 GMT

The 18-year-old broke Yoav Gath’s nine-year-old Israeli record twice.

Time for Hapoel to come back to earth

Thu, 25 Nov 2010 23:39:45 GMT

After epic win, Reds return to domestic duties vs Ashdod; Greens in Ashkelon.

Mac TA gets opportunity to avenge lone Euroleague defeat

Thu, 25 Nov 2010 05:46:30 GMT

It was just one month ago that Maccabi Tel Aviv was thoroughly outplayed by Caja Laboral Vitoria in its Euroleague regular season opener in Spain.

Hip, hip hooray for Hap TA!

Thu, 25 Nov 2010 05:40:38 GMT

Reds become first Israeli club since ’04 to triumph in CL with 3-0 blanking of Benfica.

Sinai Says: A Betar triumph of far greater significance

Wed, 24 Nov 2010 07:32:28 GMT

The largely silent majority of Betar supporters finally stood up to the loud and often violent racist minority.

Hapoel J'lem beats Sevilla; Netanya wins, Gilboa/Gali falls

Wed, 24 Nov 2010 07:23:34 GMT

Sevilla was considered to be the strongest team in the group but J'lem clinched the victory in dramatic style behind Will Solomon’s 24 points.

Reds hope to ‘put on a show’ for TA fans

Wed, 24 Nov 2010 07:05:39 GMT

Still looking for first group stage victory, Hapoel hosts Benfica in final home contest.

Hap Jerusalem faces stern test in Seville

Tue, 23 Nov 2010 03:06:24 GMT

Katash's squad will face a deep and balanced Sevilla roster led by guard Louis Bullock.

Haifa derby ends in disappointing draw

Tue, 23 Nov 2010 02:58:42 GMT

Steady stream of Green pressure yields no results as Mac, Hap go scoreless.

Omri stuck on the bench as of late

Tue, 23 Nov 2010 02:51:50 GMT

Casspi remains upbeat despite Kings coach Westphal's decision to start Donte Greene in his place.

Hap, Mac meet in Haifa derby

Mon, 22 Nov 2010 07:35:57 GMT

After nine years without a derby win, Hapoel Haifa visits Maccabi Haifa at Kiryat Eliezer Stadium on Monday night believing it can finally defeat its arch-rival.

Green’s shot at the buzzer lifts Gilboa/Galil

Mon, 22 Nov 2010 07:30:20 GMT

Holon falls victim to late heroics, losing 93-91; Mac TA destroys Netanya by 48 points.

Hap J’lem records another dominant BSL conquest

Sun, 21 Nov 2010 04:52:20 GMT

Hapoel Jerusalem claimed its third straight BSL victory on Saturday night, thrashing Maccabi Haifa 93-76 in Nesher.

Hooray! Betar finally notches a victory

Sun, 21 Nov 2010 04:48:26 GMT

Jerusalem rallies to beat R. Gan; K8 still in first after toppling Mac TA; Hapoel coasts.

Despite sitting in 2nd, Mac TA has left a lot to be desired

Fri, 19 Nov 2010 00:43:52 GMT

With the highest budget in the league by far, Nimni's men have disappointed.

Maccabi flexes its muscles, remains in 1st

Fri, 19 Nov 2010 00:05:29 GMT

Blatt’s men shoot the lights out at Nokia, steamroll hapless Prokom 99-58.

Damari’s brace boosts Israel over Iceland at Bloomfield

Thu, 18 Nov 2010 06:42:49 GMT

National team dominates in first half but nearly gives away win in friendly match as level drops after break.

Mac TA gunning for fourth in a row

Thu, 18 Nov 2010 06:33:52 GMT

Yellow-and-blue hopes to stay atop Group A with cellar-dwelling Prokom paying a visit.

Hapoel J’lem coasts in Eurocup opener

Wed, 17 Nov 2010 07:57:27 GMT

Reds overwhelm Riga 91-78 at Malha; Gilboa, Haifa also triumph as Netanya falls.

Youngsters get time to shine as Iceland visits Bloomfield

Wed, 17 Nov 2010 07:16:44 GMT

“Before we arrive at the matches against Latvia and Georgia it is important we give our up-and-coming players a chance,” says Israel coach.

Perkins gamble paying off for Maccabi Tel Aviv in Year Two

Wed, 17 Nov 2010 06:58:38 GMT

Sinai Says: Maccabi has had its fair share of steals over the years, but signing of Perkins may be one of club's greatest bargains in history.

Sakhnin notches maiden victory; Ramat Gan sacks Dora

Tue, 16 Nov 2010 05:11:42 GMT

After 10 matches, Hapoel Ramat Gan finally lost its patience on Monday morning, firing coach Shlomi Dora.

Mac TA blows out Holon to improve to 5-0

Tue, 16 Nov 2010 05:06:09 GMT

Maccabi TA extends its perfect start to the season, crushing Hapoel Holon at Nokia to improve its average margin of victory in local play to 24.8 points.

Israeli clubs get Euro campaigns underway

Tue, 16 Nov 2010 04:57:56 GMT

Hapoel Jerusalem hosts Riga hoping to make emphatic opening statement; Gilboa, Haifa, Netanya play away games.

Ram/Knowles fall in Paris Masters final

Mon, 15 Nov 2010 06:50:48 GMT

Jerusalem coasts in Ashkelon; Ashdod edges Netanya in OT

Mon, 15 Nov 2010 06:47:19 GMT

There was some good news for Haifa on Sunday, securing Elishay Kadir’s services for the rest of the season earlier in the day.

Beleaguered Betar notches point at Bloomfield

Mon, 15 Nov 2010 06:43:39 GMT

Malmilian’s Jerusalem holds Hapoel Tel Aviv off the scoreboard to earn 0-0 draw.

Hapoel Jerusalem goes for first road win vs Ashkelon

Sun, 14 Nov 2010 02:57:40 GMT

Oded Katash was furious with his team’s play and is demanding a significant improvement ahead of Sunday’s encounter in Ashkelon.

Hap TA looks to top Premier League

Sun, 14 Nov 2010 02:54:20 GMT

Maccabi TA loses to Acre; Kiryat Shmona shuts out Netanya

Mac TA survives game of Russian roulette

Fri, 12 Nov 2010 08:02:01 GMT

Blu’s long-distance dagger catapults yellow-and-blue over BC Khimki, into control of Group A; Tel Aviv shows its character.

Mac Haifa looks to rebound in Ramat Gan

Fri, 12 Nov 2010 07:55:49 GMT

Levy: “It was disappointing to lose to Tel Aviv, but that happens in soccer and we need to move on.”

Maccabi heads for Moscow on a roll

Thu, 11 Nov 2010 09:10:40 GMT

After being outplayed by Caja Laboral in opener, Tel Aviv looks for 3rd straight Euroleague win, 1st place in Group A.

Phantom penalty lifts Ashdod over Betar

Wed, 10 Nov 2010 16:15:37 GMT

Shai Holtzman's 76-minute goal ended Betar Jerusalem's five game winning streak with a 1-0 defeat.

Sinai Says: Smashing success

Wed, 10 Nov 2010 07:25:14 GMT

For all her achievements until this year, only now can we truly say that Pe’er is a world-class player.

Fresh faces to take the field for Israel vs Iceland

Wed, 10 Nov 2010 07:18:59 GMT

Israel coach Luis Fernandez has given numerous players their first international chance since taking charge of the team in the summer.

Hap TA just too strong for Mac Haifa

Tue, 09 Nov 2010 07:15:11 GMT

Short-handed Reds move into top-of-table tie with 2-0 triumph at Kiryat Eliezer

Blatt’s Maccabi maintains perfect record in Rishon

Tue, 09 Nov 2010 06:56:56 GMT

Rishon never came close to threatening their illustrious opponents after that and Tel Aviv cruised to a fourth straight league victory.

With rumors swirling, Naimi, Hapoel host Gilboa/Galil

Sat, 06 Nov 2010 23:36:12 GMT

Despite rift between J'lem's talented guard and management, he is expected to play.

Malmilian’s ship still sinking in Jerusalem

Sat, 06 Nov 2010 23:19:51 GMT

Betar falls 2-0 to Hap PT in empty Teddy, now 3rd-bottom; Mac TA wins easily.

Pressure mounts on Malmilian as PT visits

Fri, 05 Nov 2010 05:31:41 GMT

Mac TA hosts Ashkelon hoping to end mini-funk; KS hosts Bnei Yehuda.

Payback on Maccabi’s mind vs Partizan

Thu, 04 Nov 2010 05:17:28 GMT

No one on the team has forgotten the 94-78 thrashing at the hands of Caja Laboral Vitoria two weeks ago, a bitter memory.

Amashe: World-class player with no nation to play for

Wed, 03 Nov 2010 13:52:46 GMT

Sinai Says: Politics and sports should never mix. Sadly, sometimes they inevitably do.

Gilboa wins home opener

Tue, 02 Nov 2010 08:00:03 GMT

Hap Haifa holds Mac TA

Tue, 02 Nov 2010 07:57:04 GMT

Maccabi Tel Aviv squander golden opportunity to climb to top of Premier League standings, drawing 0-0 with Hapoel Haifa at Kiryat Eliezer Stadium.

Hapoel seeks 1st points as Schalke visits TA

Tue, 02 Nov 2010 07:51:44 GMT

Shechter-less Reds will try to take advantage of forward-looking Germans.

Mac Haifa takes over first... for now

Mon, 01 Nov 2010 07:04:50 GMT

Haifa gets the match off to a quick start, hitting the woodwork twice within the first five minutes.

Omri explodes with six threes, 20 points to pace Kings

Mon, 01 Nov 2010 07:00:00 GMT

Carl Landry hit a jumper, Cousins made two free throws, Casspi nailed a three-pointer and Evans converted a layup to give the Kings a 103-93 lead and it was all over.

Mac TA humbles Hapoel with 20-point rout

Mon, 01 Nov 2010 06:53:37 GMT

Sloppy showing for Jerusalem spells doom at Nokia; Haifa, Rishon Lezion win tight ones.

Mouthwatering BSL matchup as Hapoel visits Maccabi

Sun, 31 Oct 2010 05:43:25 GMT

On October 1, 1990, Jerusalem handed Maccabi its heaviest home defeat ever in local league play, thrashing the yellow-and-blue 89-66.

Bumbling Betar blown out in Ashdod

Sun, 31 Oct 2010 05:31:05 GMT

Hapoel Tel Aviv moves closer to top-of-table with fourth straight conquest; Netanya stays hot.

Hap TA mustn’t overlook Beersheba

Fri, 29 Oct 2010 05:11:38 GMT

Betar visits Ashdod looking for first victory in more than a month; league-leading Kiryat Shmona takes on Acre.

Yellow-and-blue nets first Euroleague W

Fri, 29 Oct 2010 05:02:48 GMT

Strong performance at both ends of the floor fuels Maccabi’s 16-point thrashing of Kaunas.

Swiss striker wants to play for Hap TA, convert to Judaism

Thu, 28 Oct 2010 00:01:34 GMT

Hapoel desperate to bolster its squad when January transfer window opens, especially with prospect of star Itai Shechter leaving for Europe.

All of a sudden, Mac TA faces must-win

Wed, 27 Oct 2010 23:52:50 GMT

Blatt believes yellow-and-blue ready to deliver Euroleague conquest at home vs Kaunas.

Starting over in sophomore year

Wed, 27 Oct 2010 06:39:07 GMT

Omri Casspi proved beyond a doubt that he has a place among the world’s best in the NBA last season.

Gilboa/Galil sinks Mac Haifa for maiden victory

Tue, 26 Oct 2010 08:26:17 GMT

Both teams seemed to freeze in the final minutes of the final frame, but crucially Gilboa would be the first to thaw and clinched an important win.

Betar fails to subdue Sakhnin

Tue, 26 Oct 2010 07:58:26 GMT

Coach Uri Malmilian claimed team could challenge for the Premier League title, but after seven matches Jerusalem has still got just one victory.

Toama’s late winner boosts Hap TA over Mac PT

Mon, 25 Oct 2010 06:00:16 GMT

Hapoel was far from impressive for most of the game against Maccabi Petah Tikva and found itself a goal down after Tal Ben-Haim’s penalty in 52nd minute.

Maccabi, Hapoel, Bnei Hasharon all coast

Mon, 25 Oct 2010 05:52:42 GMT

Tel Aviv, J’lem building confidence as campaign begins to heat up; Nailon earning stripes.

Shatilov just misses out on 2nd straight bronze

Sun, 24 Oct 2010 03:46:50 GMT

Gymnast finished fourth in floor exercise final at Artistic Gymnastics World Championships in Rotterdam.

J’lem goes for 1st win in home opener

Sun, 24 Oct 2010 03:41:08 GMT

Trying to forget Euroleague nightmare, Mac TA visits Ashkelon.

Mac TA bests Ramat Gan, jumps into 2nd

Sun, 24 Oct 2010 03:33:45 GMT

K8 draws with Ashkelon to stay in 1st; Greens keep pace after being held by Ashdod.

Ironi Kiryat Shmona looks to keep rolling vs Ashkelon

Fri, 22 Oct 2010 00:36:30 GMT

Last season’s National League champion is following a long-term plan which is bearing fruit sooner than many expected.

Inauspicious start for Maccabi TA in Euroleague

Fri, 22 Oct 2010 00:27:46 GMT

Blatt’s squad falls 94-78 at Caja Laboral, saves face only after big fourth quarter.

Israel falls 20 spots in FIFA rankings

Thu, 21 Oct 2010 08:18:50 GMT

National team ranked lowest since 2006 as squad drops out of top 50.

Mac TA faces tough opening European test in Vitoria

Thu, 21 Oct 2010 08:14:30 GMT

Blatt and company to face first real challenge vs. Spanish powerhouse.

Hap TA now a perfect 3-for-3 in futility

Thu, 21 Oct 2010 08:07:39 GMT

Reds firmly entrenched in group cellar after another defeat, this time 3-1 to Schalke 04.

With Serena out, Pe’er earns trip to WTA Championships

Thu, 21 Oct 2010 07:58:16 GMT

World No. 13 to play in prestigious Qatar tournament as alternate.

Hap TA hopes to shock Schalke in Germany

Wed, 20 Oct 2010 07:51:01 GMT

Reds still looking for first point in group stage, face risk of falling out of contention early.

Blatt brings back old-school values to muddled Maccabi

Wed, 20 Oct 2010 07:13:11 GMT

The endless pursuit of joyless triumphs, coupled with the Moni Fanan scandal, has certainly left an indelible scar on the Maccabi Tel Aviv basketball brand.

Hapoel Jerusalem falters in season opener

Tue, 19 Oct 2010 06:56:27 GMT

Bnei Hasharon claims home conquest; Ashdod all over Ashkelon; Haifa holds off Holon.

Betar blunders away lead, falls 2-1 to Bnei Yehuda

Tue, 19 Oct 2010 06:48:24 GMT

Despite taking a 41st-minute lead through Idan Tal, Jerusalem was far from impressive at Bloomfield Stadium.

Fan violence forces game stoppage in Ashdod

Mon, 18 Oct 2010 06:06:24 GMT

Ashdod is set to face the Israel Football Association disciplinary court and could very well be handed a technical defeat.

Pe’er returns home to await word on Doha

Mon, 18 Oct 2010 06:04:11 GMT

Only the top eight players of the year are meant to play in Qatar, with two alternates to also travel.

Mac TA gets season started on right foot

Mon, 18 Oct 2010 06:00:32 GMT

Blatt & Co. finding form ahead of this week’s Euroleague opener; Rishon tops Netanya.

Pe’er reaches second straight semi, but falls to Krum

Sun, 17 Oct 2010 03:02:46 GMT

The Israeli tennis star's dream of ending the 2010 season with a title ended in a heartbreaking fashion in Japan.

Mac TA gets another shot at Gilboa/Galil in BSL opener

Sun, 17 Oct 2010 03:00:18 GMT

The Tel Aviv team is searching for revenge when it begins its regular season campaign.

Hapoel’s dominant derby run continues

Sun, 17 Oct 2010 02:56:58 GMT

Maccabi winless in last seven meetings after falling 1-0 at Bloomfield.

Can yellow-and-blue reclaim its BSL dominance?

Fri, 15 Oct 2010 03:31:26 GMT

Mac TA must fend off a number of worthy Israeli teams gunning for sustained glory as 2010/11 tips off.

Maccabi aims to reverse recent trend at Hapoel in TA derby

Fri, 15 Oct 2010 02:59:03 GMT

Rebuilt yellow-and-blue squad looks to beat rival reds for first time in more than 2 years.

Pe’er proving she can play with consistency

Fri, 15 Oct 2010 02:51:23 GMT

After making semifinals in Beijing last week, Israeli tennis star looks to advance to last 4 of HP Open in Osaka, Japan.

Blatt’s Mac Attack hoists League Cup again

Fri, 15 Oct 2010 02:33:30 GMT

Yellow-and-blue pulls out 87-77 victory in the capital to deny Katash’s Hap J’lem.

Shahar swings forward

Wed, 13 Oct 2010 08:12:35 GMT

Pe'er defeats Misake Doi in Osaka, taking another step towards participation in the WTA Championships in Qatar.

Resurgent Pe’er eyes season-finale trip to Qatar

Tue, 12 Oct 2010 06:24:03 GMT

23-year-old Israeli is currently sitting in 13th place in the season-long race to qualify for the end-of-year tournament.

Crucial game for blue-and-white in Athens

Tue, 12 Oct 2010 06:19:47 GMT

After home defeat to Croats, Israel’s chances fading; powerhouse nations cruising in qualifying.

Pe’er crashes into Wozniacki in Beijing semifinals

Sun, 10 Oct 2010 04:42:17 GMT

Israeli tennis star climbs to No. 13, earns $1 million for first time.

Israel fights, but falls 2-1 to Croatia

Sun, 10 Oct 2010 04:38:06 GMT

Kranjcar’s first-half goals pace visitors; Israel in 4th with Greece looming

Ram and Erlich fall; Shahar to reach career-high rank

Fri, 08 Oct 2010 06:16:59 GMT

Denmark’s Caroline Wozniacki will replace Serena Williams as No. 1 when the new rankings are released on Monday.

Group leaders Israel, Croatia set to meet

Fri, 08 Oct 2010 06:12:44 GMT

Fernandez dealing with injuries; squad hopes to avenge losses from 4 years ago.

Israel left scrambling in wake of Yossi’s bad news

Thu, 07 Oct 2010 07:22:01 GMT

Israeli Football Association announces that Chelsea midfielder Benayoun had been diagnosed with a torn Achilles’ tendon and may be sidelined for “several months.”

Shahar scaling up the WTA’s ranks

Thu, 07 Oct 2010 07:18:20 GMT

Pe’er advances to China Open quarters; Andy, Yoni back to winning ways together.

Pe’er survives slow start to advance in Beijing

Tue, 05 Oct 2010 23:37:46 GMT

Israeli tennis star takes 11 of final 13 games to defeat Patty Schnyder.

Ethiopians reaching new heights through Yeechalal

Tue, 05 Oct 2010 23:31:12 GMT

Yeechalal's youth squads are helping Rehovot in its fight against crime.

Jerusalem secures another Eurocup berth

Tue, 05 Oct 2010 23:23:32 GMT

New coach Katash guides Hapoel to 84-73 over Liege in Malha debut.

Maccabi Haifa can’t handle NBA’s Nets

Tue, 05 Oct 2010 06:18:18 GMT

The biggest disappointment of the night was not Haifa’s play, but the fact that only around 2,500 fans witnessed the game.

K8 climbs back into first place

Tue, 05 Oct 2010 06:10:58 GMT

The three points take Kiryat Shmona above Maccabi Tel Aviv, with Ran Ben-Shimon’s team now having 13 points from a possible 15, one more than the yellow-and-blue.

Hap J’lem looks to secure place in Eurocup group stage

Tue, 05 Oct 2010 06:05:15 GMT

After edging Liege 62-59 in the first leg of the qualifying round in Belgium last week, Hapoel hosts the return leg in its first game of the season at the Malha.

Pe’er powers through in China

Tue, 05 Oct 2010 05:57:43 GMT

Pe’er, who climbed one place to No. 18 in the world earlier Monday, made at least the semifinals in five of her first 10 tournaments of the year, but has struggled in the past four months.

Erlich, Melzer falter in final

Mon, 04 Oct 2010 06:02:31 GMT

Israeli-Austrian partnership fails to secure doubles title at Thailand Open in Bangkok; Shahar Pe'er to face Shengnan Sun in China Open.

Betar earns thrilling 3-3 draw in Haifa

Mon, 04 Oct 2010 05:54:31 GMT

Jerusalem denies Greens’ opportunity to move top of table with stoppage-time equalizer.

Erlich, Melzer reach doubles final

Sun, 03 Oct 2010 04:55:36 GMT

Yoni Erlich will go for 15th career doubles title Sunday, teams up with Jurgen Melzer in the final of the Thailand Open in Bangkok.

Maccabi TA takes over top spot in local league

Sun, 03 Oct 2010 04:50:47 GMT

Yellow-and-blue first to four wins with 2-1 conquest of Hap PT; Hapoel Tel Aviv tops Netanya.

Melzer teams up with Erlich after ousting Sela in Thailand

Fri, 01 Oct 2010 05:31:40 GMT

Austrian and Israeli join forces to advance to the semifinals of the doubles event.

Hapoel TA no match for Lyon at Bloomfield

Fri, 01 Oct 2010 05:28:14 GMT

Enyeama converts penalty in 3-1 loss; Reds now looking ahead to Netanya.

Shahar sent packing, Sela sets up rematch with Melzer

Wed, 29 Sep 2010 06:36:56 GMT

Pe'er beaten by Kaia Kanepi at Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo; Dudi defeats Konstantin Kravcuk, will get chance to avenge Davis Cup loss.

Katash coaches Hap J’lem to slim Eurocup victory in Belgium

Wed, 29 Sep 2010 06:29:15 GMT

Will Solomon stars in new coach's first game in charge of the side.

Hap TA must grasp present opportunity to rewrite history

Wed, 29 Sep 2010 06:15:46 GMT

Everything is in place for Hapoel to rediscover last season’s form and put its poor start to the current campaign behind it.

Reds ready to turn corner on recent slump

Wed, 29 Sep 2010 06:09:27 GMT

Gutman confident Tel Aviv can find its form at home against Lyon in 2nd group game.

Pe’er rallies in Japan; Date Krumm shocks Sharapova

Tue, 28 Sep 2010 06:49:31 GMT

The 23-year-old Israeli eventually got the better of Bacsinszky and will play Kaia Kanepi in the second round.

Hapoel Jerusalem tips off Eurocup qualies

Tue, 28 Sep 2010 06:41:20 GMT

“In order to get there we will have to overcome a strong Liege team. Hapoel has an illustrious European tradition and we want to add to it this season.”

Maccabi Tel Aviv makes it three in a row

Tue, 28 Sep 2010 06:34:29 GMT

Moshe Ohayon scored from the spot, but Maccabi would hold on for a special victory for its coach Yossi Mizrahi, who joined the club after spending the last two seasons in Ashdod.

Lyon – like Hapoel Tel Aviv – off to slow start in league

Mon, 27 Sep 2010 03:16:11 GMT

The French team would happily swich places with the Israeli champs, as it is stuck on five points from seven matches.

Gilboa/Galil crashes out of Euroleague

Sun, 26 Sep 2010 00:14:45 GMT

“We came so close and it is a shame we couldn’t close it out.”

Hapoel Tel Aviv suffers another local loss

Sun, 26 Sep 2010 00:09:59 GMT

Reds humbled at home by Kiryat Shmona; Betar routs Hap BS to notch first victory.

As Lyon looms, Hapoel Tel Aviv hosts Kiryat Shmona

Thu, 23 Sep 2010 22:49:28 GMT

Reds need a win after slow start; Greens visit Beiter Jerusalem; Hapoel Haifa looks to stay perfect.

After loss vs Austria, Israel draws Poland for next year

Thu, 23 Sep 2010 22:41:39 GMT

Israel’s campaign to make an immediate return to the Davis Cup World Group will get underway next July with a home tie against Poland.

Sinai says: Is it the end for Israel’s tennis renaissance?

Tue, 21 Sep 2010 23:54:40 GMT

Israeli tennis embarks on what are sure to be some very difficult years.

One-and-almost-done for Gilboa/Galil

Tue, 21 Sep 2010 23:50:32 GMT

Local title-holder can’t fend off Vrsac, now faces must-win in Serbia after 97-84 clunker.

Gilboa/Galil set to welcome Vrsac to Nokia

Tue, 21 Sep 2010 04:35:54 GMT

Personnel changes abound as Lubin hopes to guide Israeli champs through to Euroleague.

World-class choke! Israel falls to Austria

Sun, 19 Sep 2010 23:55:17 GMT

Sela and Levy both flounder in reverse singles as blue-and-white fall out of top 16.

Davis Cup: Israel has Austria on brink of defeat

Sun, 19 Sep 2010 03:57:33 GMT

Andy and Yoni prevail, setting stage for Sela or Levy to clinch tie for blue-and-white.

Israel, Austria split Davis Cup day 1 matches

Fri, 17 Sep 2010 05:57:35 GMT

Dudi Sela squashes Andreas Haider-Maurer in opener, but Harel Levy can’t get the better of Jurgen Melzer.

Austria in town to take on blue-and-white

Thu, 16 Sep 2010 07:43:04 GMT

Israel sets sights on maintaining its place among top 16 nations for a fourth straight season.

Shimon Gershon calls it a career

Thu, 16 Sep 2010 07:36:54 GMT

Announcement comes after 13-year career, including winning the Premier League, State Cup double with both Hapoel Tel Aviv, Betar Jerusalem.

Benfica has Hapoel Tel Aviv seeing red

Wed, 15 Sep 2010 00:29:20 GMT

Gutman’s men fall 2-0 on the road in franchise’s first-ever CL group stage contest.

Sinai says: Is Blatt’s Mac TA just a fool’s gold?

Tue, 14 Sep 2010 23:42:59 GMT

For the fifth straight year, Maccabi has gone through a complete off-season overhaul, bringing in seven new players and signing its sixth coach in just four years.

Haifa blanks versus Beersheba

Tue, 14 Sep 2010 06:30:14 GMT

Beersheba hosts seize control after Haifa’s Eyal Golasa sent off and claim a deserved point following Lior Jan’s 70th minute header.

Hapoel TA ready for Champ League opener

Tue, 14 Sep 2010 06:29:36 GMT

Hapoel visits Benfica in Portugal hoping to get campaign off to a bright start.

Hapoel Tel Aviv, Benfica both look shaky

Mon, 13 Sep 2010 03:31:36 GMT

Compared to Benfica’s disastrous beginning to its local campaign, Hapoel’s single victory in its first three league matches is quite impressive.

Hapoel Tel Aviv forced to settle for draw

Sun, 12 Sep 2010 04:22:16 GMT

Reds rally from two-goal deficit, but drop points at Acre; Mac TA coasts; Betar falls to Mac PT.

Davis Cup: Israel preps for tie with Austria

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 23:56:36 GMT

National team is desperate to maintain its place among the top-16 nations for a fourth straight season.

Fernandez’s men sputter to listless 0-0 draw

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 23:47:57 GMT

Israel unable to produce many chances on the road against Georgia in second qualifier.

Games We Play: Golf

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 23:26:32 GMT

Gonen heating up, grabs Stableford prize with Schama

Surfing rivalry between Zubari and Mashiah is making waves

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 23:26:00 GMT

Battle brewing to represent Israel at the 2012 London Olympics.

Israel faces tough opponent in Georgia

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 07:42:44 GMT

On heels of blue-and-white’s Malta triumph, Fernandez appears willing to settle for draw.

Blue-and-white up in arms over FIBA Europe’s decision

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 07:35:39 GMT

FIBA Europe announced on Sunday night that EuroBasket 2011 in Lithuania will be contested by 24 teams instead of 16.

Kliger and Sela sail to silver in Istanbul

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 07:26:54 GMT

Finished second in the 470 Class sailing European Championships in Istanbul.

Grant given vote of confidence by owner

Mon, 06 Sep 2010 03:21:04 GMT

West Ham owner supported the West Ham coach despite beginning the Premier League season with three consecutive defeats.

Pe’er puts up fight, but bows out to Venus

Mon, 06 Sep 2010 03:03:03 GMT

With crowd on her side, Shahar takes Williams to tie-break in first set, only to falter.

Mashiah medals at RS:X windsurfing worlds

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 04:10:34 GMT

22-year-old Israeli joins Amit Inbar and Gal Fridman as only Israelis to win multiple awards; Olympic medalist Zubari comes in 13th.

Now’s as good a time as any, Shahar

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 03:59:44 GMT

Pe’er looks to break Williams jinx in 4th-round match vs Venus; Youzhny ousts Sela.

Shahar, Dudi divine in New York

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 05:56:34 GMT

Israeli tennis stars both advance in US Open.

Yossi’s hat-trick propels Israel over Malta

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 05:50:36 GMT

Fernandez notches first victory as Benayoun carries blue-and-white in Euro qualifier.

Time for Fernandez to earn his stripes

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 09:22:16 GMT

Israel and its new coach host Malta to open qualifying campaign for Euro 2012.

Toto Tamuz transfers to Hapoel Tel Aviv

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 09:09:31 GMT

22-year-old joins from Betar Jerusalem.

Sela set for opening match against Malisse

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 04:49:27 GMT

25-year-old hasn’t played since claiming the Challenger tournament in Vancouver.

Lior Eliyahu back at Maccabi Tel Aviv

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 04:45:16 GMT

Player returns from year in Spain "delighted and excited."

Sinai says: Time will tell how good Shivek’s team really is

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 04:40:50 GMT

If the roster continues to play with the elan it displayed in recent weeks, it will have a fighting chance.

Buoyant Israeli squad returns home with a vision

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 08:00:33 GMT

After helping Israel qualify for 10th straight European Championships, Omri Casspi has his sights set on a far loftier goal – reaching the Olympic Games.

Shahar survives opening jitters to advance

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 07:48:08 GMT

Pe’er surges into second round with 6-4, 7-5 conquest; Clijsters, Schiavone cruise.

Men, women both advance to EuroBasket

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 01:13:27 GMT

Shivek’s squad runs out of steam in Montenegro; Cohen finishes with most points, assists.

Betar falls to Mac Tel Aviv in first game at Teddy

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 00:59:12 GMT

Maccabi Tel Aviv breathed a huge sigh of relief after getting its Premier League campaign off the mark on Sunday.

Fernandez unveils new squad for Euro qualifiers

Sun, 29 Aug 2010 02:35:22 GMT

Israel's new 23-man squad prepares for opener against Malta.

Riding Champions League wave, Hap TA rights PL ship

Sun, 29 Aug 2010 02:32:19 GMT

Reds smother Hap Ashkelon for 1st Premier League win; Mac Haifa wins ugly against Mac PT

National teams on cusp of qualification

Sun, 29 Aug 2010 02:28:18 GMT

Win and they’re in: Men face test in Montenegro; women host Romania.

Champions League: Hap TA dodges big names

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 05:51:44 GMT

Reds drawn with Lyon, Benfica and Schalke.

Reds turn attention to maiden league victory

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 05:51:44 GMT

Hapoel Tel Aviv will try to bounce back against Hapoel Ashkelon after losing in opener.

Mac TA fights, but ousted on aggregate

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 23:43:52 GMT

Maccabi twice came back from a goal down before Haris Medunjanin gave it the lead.

Hap TA awaits identity of next foes

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 01:08:22 GMT

Reds revel in victory over Salzburg ahead of today’s group stage draw.

Maccabi fighting to stay alive

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 01:02:32 GMT

Champions League group stage, Maccabi Tel Aviv is hoping it will have a chance to rejoice with its fans by advancing to the groups of the Europa League this week.

Rafic, Shor boost Israel’s medal haul to seven

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 00:53:29 GMT

Mayan Rafic ensured the Youth Olympics in Singapore ended on a sweet note for the Israeli delegation.

Beanie bonanza flops

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 00:53:29 GMT

After Itai Shechter celebrated scoring a goal in Hapoel’s 3-2 victory at Red Bull Salzburg he pulled a red kippa out of his sock and placed it on his head.

Israelis control their EuroBasket destiny

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 00:29:16 GMT

With two group games left, blue-and-white men and women both on brink of qualification.

Hapoel Tel Aviv’s dream comes true

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 04:28:35 GMT

Israel will have club in Champions League group stage for 2nd straight year.

Sinai says: Rogge misses a golden opportunity

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 04:22:02 GMT

IOC president sent the worst message possible by failing to deal with Iran’s abuse of its athletes.

Israel trounces Latvia to close on EuroBasket qualification

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 06:39:51 GMT

Team still got its fate in its own hands after thrashing Latvia 92-56 in Riga.

Hapoel TA on verge of greatness

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 06:38:46 GMT

Reds hope to have Shechter for critical playoff match vs Salzburg.

With 3 games to play, Israeli men face must-win in Latvia

Sun, 22 Aug 2010 23:33:16 GMT

Despite easy win last time, Shivek, Casspi not taking Latvians lightly.

Return to Bloomfield a happy one for Haifa

Sun, 22 Aug 2010 23:27:20 GMT

Ghadir’s head, Edri’s hands secure 1-0 victory for Greens over Mac TA.

Kroytor gold, Toumarkin silver in Singapore

Sun, 22 Aug 2010 00:49:11 GMT

Another successful weekend for Israel’s delegation to the inaugural Youth Olympics.

Hapoel TA stumbles out of the gate

Sun, 22 Aug 2010 00:36:07 GMT

Shechter injured; Betar humbled by Netanya in Malmilian’s debut.

Israel wins 3rd medal in Singapore

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 23:32:55 GMT

Fanny Beisaron finished first in the triathlon team competition.

Mac TA up against the ropes after 2-0 loss

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 23:28:16 GMT

Nimni’s men will need heroic effort next Thursday to advance to group stage.

Can Hapoel build a dynasty? Or will the Reds be dethroned?

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 22:16:23 GMT

Some new faces join a familiar cast of characters as the 62nd season of Israeli soccer kicks off this weekend.

Maccabi Tel Aviv preps for PSG

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 05:35:21 GMT

After knocking out Olympiacos, TA team intends to place in Europa League.

Hapoel paints Salzburg red in 3-2 victory

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 05:34:55 GMT

Reds takes care of business in Austria, now have breathing room in 2nd leg.

Eurobasket women: Israeli women pull out win in Latvia

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 06:04:55 GMT

“This is an amazing achievement,” Israel coach Eli Rabi said.

Italians spoil Israel’s run at Nokia

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 06:00:56 GMT

Momentum from Montenegro win vanishes as nat’l team falls 81-76

Hapoel hopes to clear final hurdle

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 05:54:30 GMT

Reds face tougher Salzburg lineup than Haifa faced last year.

Sinai says: Vermut’s long,rewarding path

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 05:54:30 GMT

Journey to becoming the best player in the Israeli Premier League has been anything but conventional.

Toumarkin takes home a silver for Israel

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 06:18:08 GMT

The 18-year-old clocked a time of 55.28 seconds, touching the wall 12 hundredths of a second after China’s Jianbin He.

One-and-done for Pe’er in Montreal

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 06:13:25 GMT

In four tournaments with an interim coach, Pe’er has reached just one quarterfinal, amassing a 5-4 record.

Israel hopes to keep rolling against Italy

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 05:46:16 GMT

After big win against Montenegro, Casspi and co. aren’t letting up.

Gold for Haimovitz after Iranian pulls out

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 03:15:22 GMT

Israel’s first Youth Olympic medal comes in taekwando; Iran claims injury, Israel says it’s politically-based.

Nevo captures bronze on last day of Euros

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 03:08:24 GMT

23-year-old doubles Israel’s medal count with effort in 400 individual medley.

Ivri 5th in 100m fly; one last medal chance for Nevo

Sun, 15 Aug 2010 02:54:30 GMT

Gal Nevo will look to claim Israel’s second medal of the European Swimming Championships on Sunday.

Israel bounces back at home in a big way

Sun, 15 Aug 2010 02:50:52 GMT

Blue-and-white hold off Montenegro 77-73; Casspi scores 30

Youth Olympians head to Singapore

Fri, 13 Aug 2010 04:13:06 GMT

The first-ever Youth Olympics begin this weekend and the Israeli delegation has high hopes.

Barnea erases 10 years in 25 seconds

Fri, 13 Aug 2010 04:05:45 GMT

22-year-old takes bronze in 50m backstroke, becomes 4th Israeli to medal at Euros.

Israel faces Montenegro in battle of Group A’s top-two

Fri, 13 Aug 2010 04:05:17 GMT

After its shocking defeat in Finland on Wednesday night, Israel hosts Montenegro at the Nokia Arena this weekend.

Pavlyuchenkova knocks off Pe’er in Cincy’s 3rd round

Fri, 13 Aug 2010 04:05:17 GMT

Shahar Pe’er lost to Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova (25) in the third round at the Cincinnati Women’s Open.

US boy to pitch peace plan in North Korea

Thu, 12 Aug 2010 11:01:40 GMT

13-year-old wants "children's peace forest."

Nevo misses podium at European Championships by a stroke

Thu, 12 Aug 2010 02:25:54 GMT

Israel will have to wait at least one more day to see its decade-long medal drought at the European Swimming Championships come to an end.

Israel flounders in tight loss to Finland

Thu, 12 Aug 2010 02:10:35 GMT

Missed opportunities, careless fouls plague Shivek’s crew in Eurobasket qualifiers.

Battle for the bronze is wide open

Wed, 11 Aug 2010 06:19:47 GMT

Nevo positions himself for a medal in 200 IM; Ivri 8th in 50 fly

Sinai Says: A little squabble that’s gone off the deep end

Wed, 11 Aug 2010 06:15:40 GMT

There seems to be no resolution to the dispute between Bar-Or and the ISA.

Israel taking nothing for granted vs Finns

Wed, 11 Aug 2010 06:10:41 GMT

Casspi and Co. off to great start in EuroBasket qualification amid tight Group A.

Sela conquers Vancouver for a third time

Tue, 10 Aug 2010 01:12:49 GMT

Win pushes 25-year-old Israeli tennis star into ATP top 100.

Hap J’lem brings back Solomon for second stint

Tue, 10 Aug 2010 01:06:49 GMT

After 6 year absence, veteran guard comes back to team he helped win ULEB Cup.

Ivri glides into 50m butterfly final

Mon, 09 Aug 2010 23:33:40 GMT

Barnea finishes 16th at Euros, Kopelev 11th; Agnel shocks Biedermann in 400m free

Nevo Israel’s best bet for medal

Mon, 09 Aug 2010 06:04:15 GMT

Swimmer carries Israel’s hopes of ending a decade-long medal drought.

Casspi puts on a show for home crowd

Mon, 09 Aug 2010 05:54:35 GMT

Israel improves to 2-0 in EuroBasket qualifying with 22-point victory over Latvia.

Israel takes on Latvia at home

Sun, 08 Aug 2010 00:35:10 GMT

Coming off Italian triumph, blue-and-white expects to be tested.

Hap TA pitted against Salzburg, Maccabi draws PSG

Sun, 08 Aug 2010 00:28:09 GMT

Hapoel will battle Red Bull Salzburg for a place in the group stage.

Pe’er pummeled by Radwanska in San Diego

Sun, 08 Aug 2010 00:24:50 GMT

Andy Ram and Julian Knowle advanced to the semifinals.

Gloushkov finishes fourth for Israel

Sun, 08 Aug 2010 00:18:59 GMT

Synchronized swimmer records biggest achievement of her career.

Maccabi bulks up with ‘Sofo’

Fri, 06 Aug 2010 05:26:24 GMT

Greek center signs on to give yellow-and-blue inside presence.

Hapoel to learn next foe

Fri, 06 Aug 2010 05:18:49 GMT

Tel Aviv will find out who stands in the way of their Champions League group stage aspirations.

Tel Aviv in ecstasy while Haifa agonizes

Fri, 06 Aug 2010 05:13:19 GMT

Mac TA shocks Olympiacos at Bloomfield; Greens fail to advance in Minsk.

Both Maccabis in second-leg Europa action

Thu, 05 Aug 2010 00:38:01 GMT

Yellow-and-blue down 2-1 as it hosts Olympiacos; Greens in Belarus clinging to 1-0 lead.

Pe’er into quarters

Thu, 05 Aug 2010 00:37:22 GMT

23-year-old Israeli progressed to seventh quarterfinal of year.

Luzon’s controversial appointment as U21 coach finalized

Thu, 05 Aug 2010 00:37:21 GMT

Despite criticism, appointment was a foregone conclusion.

Pe’er pounds Ivanovic again; Sela advances in Vancouver

Wed, 04 Aug 2010 14:44:29 GMT

Shahar convincingly defeats former world No. 1 in San Diego.

Fernandez picks squad

Wed, 04 Aug 2010 14:36:34 GMT

Several surprise inclusions in national team 25-man roster.

Sahar’s star showing serious signs of flickering

Wed, 04 Aug 2010 14:29:00 GMT

Can the player once considered the future of Israeli soccer resurrect his career at Hapoel TA?

Hap TA overcomes 1-0 deficit to advance

Wed, 04 Aug 2010 14:16:05 GMT

Reds claim crucial 3-1 conquest at Bloomfield to dispatch Aktobe 3-2 on aggregate.

Azzurri no match for blue-and-white

Tue, 03 Aug 2010 05:24:57 GMT

Fast start for Israel in EuroBasket qualifiers as Halperin leads team.

Hapoel hosts Aktobe for key game

Tue, 03 Aug 2010 05:24:22 GMT

Dream of reaching group stage for first time hanging in the balance.

With or without Casspi, Israel is perfect in warmups

Mon, 02 Aug 2010 00:10:37 GMT

Team beat Belgium 69-64; to play Italy in next EuroBasket opener.

Frenkel stumbles to last-place finish in high-jump finial

Mon, 02 Aug 2010 00:09:55 GMT

22-year-old fails to repeat record-setting qualifiers performance.

Israel in Italy to open EuroBasket qualifiers

Sun, 01 Aug 2010 23:51:50 GMT

Casspi hopes blue-and-white grabs momentum-building win in first of eight matches.

Frenkel sets new Israeli record at Euros

Sun, 01 Aug 2010 05:15:19 GMT

Twenty-two-year-old has high hopes for high jump final in Barcelona; Halevi out.

Celtic introduces new Israeli transfer Kiyal

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 11:33:45 GMT

Defensive midfielder signs 4 year contract worth 400,000 euros a year.

Israeli athletes disappoint at Barcelona

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 07:19:07 GMT

A day of failures and missed expectations for Israeli competitors.

Hapoel Tel Aviv tripped up by Aktobe

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 03:50:01 GMT

Gutman, Shechter flustered in 1-0 loss in first leg; return leg next week in TA.

After personnel changes, Haifa’s year begins

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 03:50:01 GMT

Greens are favorites against Minsk; Mac TA faces steeper challenge against Olympiacos

After more than a month off, Pe’er bounces back in Stanford

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 03:50:01 GMT

Ranked number 16 in world, Pe'er was blanketed by Hantuchova, but fought back.

European money-time for Hapoel Tel Aviv

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 06:02:41 GMT

Reds favored to advance against Aktobe in Champions League third qualifying round.

Sinai Says: These athletes’ pleas mustn’t fall on deaf ears

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 05:56:33 GMT

In this day and age it is easy to forget that sports at their best are first and foremost a triumph over personal adversity.

Sela gets back on track

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 05:50:11 GMT

Hours after dropping two more places to No. 104, tennis star advanced to second round of Farmers Classic tournament in Los Angeles.

Halevi, Glushchenko star for Israel on first day of Euros

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 05:44:10 GMT

Yohai Halevi became the second Israeli ever to reach the European Championship final in the triple jump.

Teltscher to coach Pe’er in next tournament

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 10:51:25 GMT

Shahar Pe’er will have a new coach when she returns to the WTA Tour.

Tempered Euro expectations for Israel

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 10:50:37 GMT

No more Averbukh, but Frenkel, Halevi and 13 others hope to impress.

Kiyal headed to Celtic, Sahar to Hapoel TA

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 03:55:06 GMT

The Israel midfielder bid farewell to his Maccabi Haifa teammates.

Israel’s volleyballers finish fourth in Ankara

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 03:50:51 GMT

Turkish police on hand in droves to stem pro-Palestinian protests.

Anti-Israel protests overshadow volleyball defeat in Turkey

Sun, 25 Jul 2010 08:51:33 GMT

Women's team defeated 3-0 by Serbia in CEV Euro League final four.

Fresh fish shine in the local pool

Sun, 25 Jul 2010 08:45:52 GMT

Israel's budding swim stars made headlines at Wingate.

Israeli women continue upward spike

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 04:05:13 GMT

Israeli women's volleyball team will take part in European finals.

Country’s best make a splash at Wingate

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 03:59:27 GMT

Encouraging signs ahead of the upcoming European swimming Championships.

Casspi back in blue and white

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 03:56:31 GMT

NBA player trains with the Israel national team.

Yellow-and-blue fight another day

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 03:50:51 GMT

Maccabi TA stumbles at Mogren but advances 3-2 on aggregate; Bnei Yehuda out

Aouate re-signs with Mallorca

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 03:44:22 GMT

Israeli player is set to complete a decade with the Spanish club.

Maccabi Haifa signs Derrick Low

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 04:57:03 GMT

Former Washington State player "valuable asset to the team."

Struggling Sela can't take the heat in Atlanta

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 04:53:20 GMT

Young topples Israel's number one in first round.

Maccabi TA, Bnei Yehuda hope to advance

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 04:51:07 GMT

Israeli teams close to third qualifying round of Europa League.

Hapoel slides to third qualifying round

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 04:46:41 GMT

1-0 brings Reds a step closer to CL group stage.

Pe’er, coach part ways

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 06:12:12 GMT

Serena in doubt for US Open.

Hap TA looks to secure CL advancement

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 06:04:28 GMT

Reds enter second leg in Bosnia up five goals with third qualifying round almost a lock.

Sinai Says: A maddening tale of two Dudis

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 05:58:35 GMT

It is impossible to predict what you’ll see when Sela steps out on the court.

Casspi keeps busy during NBA sophomore summer

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 12:37:42 GMT

Despite successful rookie season, 22-year-old spends his summer working on every facet of his game.

Mills medals for Israel at Euros

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 00:48:33 GMT

Two years before London Olympics, Noam Mills proved she will be a force to be reckoned with at 2012 Games.

Swimming: Toumarkin takes two medals at Junior Euros

Sun, 18 Jul 2010 04:09:12 GMT

18-year-old wins a bronze and a gold in Helsinki.

Ben-Haim to reunite with Grant at West Ham

Sun, 18 Jul 2010 04:03:02 GMT

28-year-old Israeli defender set to make move from relegated Portsmouth.

Israel’s European contenders learn their next foes

Sun, 18 Jul 2010 03:52:14 GMT

Projected lineup: Hap TA-Aktobe, Mac Haifa-Minsk, Maccabi-Olympiacos and Bnei Yehuda-Juventus.

Israeli teen swims to Euro gold

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 05:30:34 GMT

Yakov Toumarkin becomes third Israeli to win a gold medal at the European Junior Swimming Championships.

Keinan Blackpool-bound

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 05:22:37 GMT

Ex-Maccabi Haifa defender headed to English Premier League.

Mac TA blanks Mogren in Mizrahi’s debut

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 05:10:42 GMT

Yellow-and-blue come out strong in second half for new coach en route to 2-0 triumph.

New-look Maccabi set to debut

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 09:52:45 GMT

Mizrahi hopes for good first impression against Mogren in Europa League qualifier.

Sinai Says: More than Europa League qualifier for Mac TA

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 00:46:07 GMT

Europa League qualifying rounds are often treated by Israeli clubs as a nuisance rather than a privilege.

Hap TA nets a handful in opening rout

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 00:40:06 GMT

Reds dominate Zeljeznicar on Lala’s hat-trick to take 5-0 advantage into second leg.

European Soccer: Pressure from the get-go for Hapoel TA

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 09:23:31 GMT

Gutman’s Reds host Bosnian champ FK Zeljeznicar in Champions League qualifying.

Betar back on the training pitch

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 07:58:48 GMT

Israel takes care of business in Minsk

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 00:40:36 GMT

Israel beat Bulgaria 72-69 on Sunday, ahead of EuroBasket 2011 qualifiers.

Benayoun lashes out at Benitez

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 00:35:43 GMT

Israeli midfielder blames his old coach for transfer to Chelsea.

Zubari golden again

Sun, 11 Jul 2010 01:01:33 GMT

Israeli wins second-straight European Windsurfing Championship.

Intense day for Israelis at Euro Windsurfing Championships

Fri, 09 Jul 2010 06:06:00 GMT

Lee Korzits crashes at sea, Shahar Zubari strides towards second gold.

Bnei Yehuda advances by edging FC Ulysses

Fri, 09 Jul 2010 06:06:00 GMT

Bnei Yehuda battled to a 1- 0 victory at Bloomfield Stadium Thursday night.

Mac TA grouped with familiar Euroleague foes

Fri, 09 Jul 2010 06:04:38 GMT

BSL champ Gilboa/Galil draws Hemofarm Vrsac, Hap J’lem to face Belgacom Liege in qualifiers.

Bnei Yehuda vs. FC Ulysses

Thu, 08 Jul 2010 06:47:01 GMT

Kashtan’s team ready for Europa League return leg.

Maccabi Haifa rolling with usual off-season punches

Wed, 07 Jul 2010 01:36:24 GMT

The Greens waste no time dwelling on what might have been and have a new look in the coming season.

Rafael Nadal – a great player to have on your side

Mon, 05 Jul 2010 00:59:19 GMT

All-England Notebook: Wimbledon winner is unquestionably the sport's fiercest competitor.

All-England Notebook: Slipping off the throne

Thu, 01 Jul 2010 06:25:44 GMT

There is no escaping from the fact that something has changed.

Israel hits the gym ahead of EuroBasket qualifying campaign

Thu, 01 Jul 2010 06:25:44 GMT

National team coach Arik Shivek looks to lower expectations for Omri Casspi.

Bnei Yehuda set to kick off Europa League campaign

Thu, 01 Jul 2010 06:23:39 GMT

Team visits Armenia’s FC Ulysses.

74th athletic championships

Wed, 30 Jun 2010 01:33:42 GMT

Israeli athletics championships begin at Hadar Yosef in Tel Aviv.

All England Notebook

Tue, 29 Jun 2010 01:33:07 GMT

You can always count on Venus and Serena to bring their ‘A-game’ in London.

The renaissance of one of tennis’s true gems

Sun, 27 Jun 2010 07:16:10 GMT

All-England Notebook: Women’s tennis without Justine Henin was a bit like the Mona Lisa without her smile.

Ram, Pe'er advance in Wimbledon

Fri, 25 Jun 2010 07:04:35 GMT

Both move into the second round of their respective doubles tournaments.

Wimbledon timeless marathon will last forever in our memory

Fri, 25 Jun 2010 07:02:47 GMT

People who have absolute no interest in tennis were speaking about this match.

Pe’er graceful in defeat

Thu, 24 Jun 2010 02:18:57 GMT

Tennis player reaches maturity at Wimbledon.

Gilboa/Galil enters bid to qualify for Euroleage

Thu, 24 Jun 2010 02:16:33 GMT

Team hopes to join Maccabi Tel Aviv in Europe's most prestigious basketball competition.

Kerber shocks Shahar out of Wimbledon

Thu, 24 Jun 2010 02:12:58 GMT

Israeli tennis player's campaign ends in bitter disappointment.

Sela squanders chances in first-round loss to Youzhny

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 06:35:29 GMT

The 25-year-old Israeli, currently ranked No. 65 in the world, reached the last 16 at the All England Club last year, but struggled at Wimbledon.

Hap TA gets Zeljeznicar to kick off Champions League qualies

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 06:17:51 GMT

Maccabi TA and Bnei Yehuda also discover first opponents in European competition.

Shahar Pe’er advances to 2nd round of Wimbledon

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 06:09:47 GMT

Pe'er convincingly beats former world No.1;Sela to meet Youzhny.

Powerful performance propels Rafa to victory

Mon, 07 Jun 2010 07:06:38 GMT

Nadal, who won the title without losing a set for the second time in three years, will reclaim the number one ranking he lost almost a year ago.

Nadal battles back from the brink

Mon, 07 Jun 2010 07:06:06 GMT

Spanish tennis star cements his place among the greats.

Roland Garros Notebook

Sun, 06 Jun 2010 05:16:49 GMT

Back on the same stage with raised stakes.

Ram/Knowle dispatched in semifinals

Fri, 04 Jun 2010 05:42:55 GMT

The pair fell to a 6-4, 6-2 defeat to Lukas Dlouhy and Leander Paes.

Grant finally named West Ham manager

Fri, 04 Jun 2010 05:41:27 GMT

Less than a month after stepping down at Pompey, 55-year-old Israeli handed reigns of Hammers.

French Open Tennis: Aussie Stosur stuns top seed Serena

Thu, 03 Jun 2010 06:33:26 GMT

Nadal eases into semifinals in Paris while Melzer comes back to oust Djokovic.

After Soderling surprise, where is Federer’s career heading?

Thu, 03 Jun 2010 06:33:26 GMT

It took the world #1 an uncharacteristic two hours to addressed the journalists, and when he did, he was still visibly shaken from the stunning defeat.

Federer crashes out in quarterfinals

Wed, 02 Jun 2010 08:38:39 GMT

A year after ousting Nadal, Sweden’s Soderling produces another massive upset on clay.

Ram/Knowles through to semis

Wed, 02 Jun 2010 08:36:44 GMT

Shahar Pe’er’s tournament comes to an end after loss in the doubles' quarterfinals.

Familiar foe means familiar fate for Pe’er

Tue, 01 Jun 2010 12:29:28 GMT

With Shahar once again at Serena’s mercy, defeat is only a matter of time.

Following clash at sea, Turkey calls back under-19 team

Tue, 01 Jun 2010 12:29:28 GMT

Israel Football Association: “This is a political decision made by the Turkish government."

Pe’er finally falls in Paris

Tue, 01 Jun 2010 12:26:32 GMT

Serena advances to quarterfinals with swift victory; Djokovic ousts Ginepri.

Roland Garros: Federer through, Venus crashes out

Sun, 30 May 2010 23:54:30 GMT

Andy Ram makes Roland Garros quarters for first time in his career.

Can Pe’er make that elusive leap against Serena in Paris?

Sun, 30 May 2010 23:54:01 GMT

Win or lose in the last 16, the 23-year-old has continued her superb year and is already guaranteed of equaling her career-best ranking of number 15.

Appreciating true genius in all walks of life

Sun, 30 May 2010 05:42:55 GMT

Is there any significant difference between a virtuoso guitar riff and a perfectly executed tennis shot? In my mind there really isn’t.

Fernandez gets second chance to make good first impression

Sun, 30 May 2010 05:42:55 GMT

Israel visits Chile, hoping for a much-improved performance in Luis Fernandez’s second match at the helm.

Israel, Fernandez humbled in Uruguay

Fri, 28 May 2010 13:57:43 GMT

Former Betar star Abreu nets a pair as hosts spoil new manager’s debut with 4-1 spanking.

Shahar steamrolls Mattek-Sands after rainy start

Fri, 28 May 2010 11:54:46 GMT

Pe'er comes back from weak first set to win.

The special relationship that transformed Pe’er’s game

Thu, 27 May 2010 06:31:00 GMT

Coach Pablo Giacopelli speaks of his last 18 months with the Tennis star.

Katash aims to crash Mac TA party

Thu, 27 May 2010 06:30:22 GMT

Gilboa/Galil goes for BSL title in tonight’s Final Four climax in Tel Aviv.

Fernandez makes Israel debut minus stars Benayoun, Ben-Haim

Wed, 26 May 2010 11:29:26 GMT

Match will be first and foremost an opportunity for some of the team’s lesser names to make an impression on Israel’s new French boss.

Roland Garros: Shahar stellar, Dudi defeated in first round

Wed, 26 May 2010 07:50:42 GMT

Shahar Peer faced Spain’s Nuria Llagostera Vives, the 18th-seeded Israeli won 6-1, 6-4; Dudi Sela was knocked out by Jurgen Melzer in straight sets.

Tennis: Sela, Pe’er ready to launch French Open campaigns

Tue, 25 May 2010 05:34:33 GMT

Pe’er is playing some of the best tennis of her life at the moment, and will be brimming with confidence.

Liverpool’s Benayoun says he wants to join Chelsea

Tue, 25 May 2010 05:34:33 GMT

“Chelsea will have to pay some £6 million but I believe that in the end I’ll be moving there," midfielder tells 'Daily Mail.'

Murray survives scare as Federer storms through

Tue, 25 May 2010 05:34:33 GMT

In first round action, Swiss champ defeats Luczak while Scottish firebrand struggles against Gasquet.

BSL Final Four: Mac TA must overcome glitches in semi

Tue, 25 May 2010 05:32:07 GMT

Gershon’s team faces Netanya in Final Four semifinal tonight; Jerusalem plays Gilboa.

Braving the crowds to get a glimpse of the master

Mon, 24 May 2010 16:51:47 GMT

Tennis: Watching Roger Federer train for the Roland Garros.

Maccabi TA captures Bnei Yehuda's Atar

Mon, 24 May 2010 16:49:42 GMT

Young striker becomes one of the most expensive players in Israeli soccer history.

Pe’er, Sela round out Israelis in the field

Sun, 23 May 2010 06:18:01 GMT

Shahar Pe'er hopes that the sizzling form she has sustained over the past couple of months will hold up at the French Open this week.

Ramat Gan avoids relegation by blanking Kfar Saba

Sun, 23 May 2010 06:17:14 GMT

Hapoel Ramat Gan made 1-0 victory over Hapoel Kfar Saba.

Klinger scooped up by Hapoel Beersheba

Fri, 21 May 2010 23:26:15 GMT

Coach returns to Israel after four years in Cyprus.

Hasin repalces Ashkenazi in Haifa

Fri, 21 May 2010 23:26:15 GMT

New coach for Maccabi Haifa.

English coach Gregory takes over at Ashdod

Thu, 20 May 2010 03:14:15 GMT

John Gregory is hoping to lead Ashdod SC into Europe.

Fernandez shows his skills as national team begins training

Thu, 20 May 2010 03:14:15 GMT

The new coach met his players for the first time at the first training session ahead of their South American trip next week.

Pe’er: I believe I can beat anyone

Thu, 20 May 2010 03:12:41 GMT

Israel’s number one talks to ‘Post’ about preparations for next week’s French Open.

Pe’er storms into top 20, says rankings don’t interest her

Tue, 18 May 2010 05:51:10 GMT

“I’m focused on working hard, playing my best tennis and winning."

Davidovich retires from national team

Tue, 18 May 2010 05:51:10 GMT

"I was proud to represent the national team for 12 years and I will now become a fan.”

Maccabi TA books its Final 4 spot

Tue, 18 May 2010 05:48:14 GMT

Drama as Gershon’s boys come back to edge Hasharon in Game 5; Holon stays up.

Venus knocks Pe'er out in Madrid semis

Mon, 17 May 2010 17:54:15 GMT

American improves career against Israeli with a 6-3, 6-0 victory in semifinals of prestigious Madrid Masters.

Maccabi TA desperate for a win to save QF series

Mon, 17 May 2010 14:00:36 GMT

It's been some 17 years since the last played a deciding Game 5 in a playoff series, but the pain still stings.

Hero’s welcome for Hapoel Tel Aviv

Mon, 17 May 2010 13:59:53 GMT

20,000 celebrate league and cup double as Reds begin to look to the future.

BSL Playoffs: Bnei Yehuda stuns Mac again to level series

Sun, 16 May 2010 09:33:51 GMT

Gold for Geterer

Fri, 14 May 2010 08:57:07 GMT

Israeli becomes European taekwondo champion.

Fernandez selects squad

Fri, 14 May 2010 08:56:30 GMT

National team coach makes surprising choices.

Pe'er wins in Madrid

Fri, 14 May 2010 08:56:30 GMT

Israeli tennis player climbs into world's top-20.

Mac Haifa a win away from the title

Fri, 14 May 2010 08:54:21 GMT

Greens need to beat Bnei Yehuda to be champions.

Mac TA favored for Final Four

Thu, 13 May 2010 01:49:27 GMT

J'lem must regroup at Reshon after stumbling badly.

Pe’er showing no signs of slowing down in Madrid

Wed, 12 May 2010 09:51:28 GMT

Israel to host Austria in Davis Cup.

Hapoel Tel Aviv salvages at least one title

Wed, 12 May 2010 09:50:16 GMT

Vermut nets a pair as Gutman’s Reds run over Bnei Yehuda 3-1 to hoist State Cup.

Sinai Says: Maccabi Haifa’s secret for maintaining excellenc

Wed, 12 May 2010 09:19:50 GMT

Even if the championship somehow slips away this weekend, there is little doubt that Haifa will be the leading force in Israeli soccer for many years to come.

RiseHi reclaims first by routing CleanTech

Tue, 11 May 2010 04:51:56 GMT

RiseHi defeated CleanTech 18-7 at Kibbutz Gezer on Friday to reclaim first place in the modified-pitch softball league.

Grant looking forward to Portsmouth-Chelsea showdown

Tue, 11 May 2010 04:45:12 GMT

Grant believes Portsmouth’s remarkable progress to the cup final offers hope to all clubs.

Gilboa/Galil into Final Four, Hapoel falters

Tue, 11 May 2010 04:42:44 GMT

Rishon stays alive with Game 3 road victory over Jerusalem; Ashkelon swept away.

Local Hoops: Pinnock and Netanya shock Haifa at the buzzer

Mon, 10 May 2010 02:36:07 GMT

“My team put its faith in me and I was able to make the important shots. It was the biggest shot of my career,” says Pinnock.

Andy and Yoni triumphant together again at Israel Open

Sun, 09 May 2010 11:26:45 GMT

Israelis refused to commit if and when they will team up on a regular basis once more.

Resurgent Ramat Gan goes for sweep

Sun, 09 May 2010 11:26:45 GMT

It seemed as if it would only be a matter of time until the team would be relegated to the National League.

Euroleague Basketball: Barca heads to Paris

Fri, 07 May 2010 06:49:55 GMT

Team is a firm favorite to be crowned continental champion.

Tennis: Sela, Levy bow out of Israel Open

Fri, 07 May 2010 06:47:30 GMT

Tournament will have no Israeli representation in singles semifinals.

Local Soccer: Hapoel seeks to join all-time greats

Fri, 07 May 2010 06:47:29 GMT

Hapoel and Mac TA face off for the third time while Mac Haifa hosts Betar.

Local Hoops: Mac attack bounces back in a big way

Fri, 07 May 2010 06:44:38 GMT

Tel Aviv thrashes Bnei Hasharon to even series at 1; Gilboa/Galil one win away from Final 4.

Injury forces Katan to step down from national team

Thu, 06 May 2010 05:27:47 GMT

The Maccabi Haifa forward has been one of the Premier League’s best players over the past decade, but never really realized his potential on the team.

Shahar falls as Williamses reach quarters of Italian Open

Thu, 06 May 2010 05:27:47 GMT

The 23-year-old Israeli tennis player, ranked No. 21 in the world, gave her all against the No. 4.

Hapoel can smell Final Four berth

Thu, 06 May 2010 05:26:45 GMT

J’lem grabs victory in Rishon to take control of series; Haifa evens things with Netanya.

Pe’er brings superb comeback to set up Rome clash with Venus

Wed, 05 May 2010 06:12:00 GMT

Shahar Pe’er to advance to the third round of the Italian Open in Rome.

Sinai Says: The steady rise of coach Uri Malmilian

Wed, 05 May 2010 06:12:00 GMT

The fact that Uri Malmilian’s coaching career has never really taken off remains a true mystery.

State Cup Soccer: Hapoel Tel Aviv closes in on double

Wed, 05 May 2010 06:10:34 GMT

Reds make easy work of Ramat Hasharon in Cup semis; Bnei Yehuda wins on penalties.

State Cup Soccer: Red-hot Hapoel takes on Ramat Hasharon

Tue, 04 May 2010 07:45:44 GMT

TA taking cautious approach vs National League opponent; Bnei Yehuda, Ashdod meet in other semi.

Tennis: Pe'er looks sharp in Rome

Tue, 04 May 2010 07:45:44 GMT

No. 16 seed cruises into second round of Italian Open by defeating local wild-card Corinna Dentoni 6-2, 6-1.

Local Hoops: Gilboa/Galil handles Ashkelon in playoff opener

Tue, 04 May 2010 07:45:44 GMT

Kadir and Randle lead with 18 points and five rebounds each in 69-66 victory.

Local Soccer: Mac Haifa sinks Mac TA to stay in race

Tue, 04 May 2010 07:42:23 GMT

Greens grab 2-0 victory to tie Hap TA with 45 points, but still trail by 5 on goal differential.

Local Hoops: Hasharon stuns Mac Tel Aviv 89-79

Mon, 03 May 2010 17:25:21 GMT

Shamir's boys take 1-0 QF series lead; Hap J'lem edges Rishon Lezion 73-69.

Mac Haifa chairman Shahar stands by under-fire coach Levy

Mon, 03 May 2010 12:43:05 GMT

Haifa to look to keep alive its championship hopes when it visits Maccabi Tel Aviv.

Sela claims Rhodes title ahead of Israel Open

Mon, 03 May 2010 12:43:05 GMT

World’s top players ply their trade on the clay courts that the 25-year-old Israeli so detests.

Henin crushes Pe’er’s final hopes in Stuttgart

Sun, 02 May 2010 02:33:49 GMT

Sela reaches final of Rhodes Challenger.

Maccabi wins Rishon battle for national handball title

Sun, 02 May 2010 02:33:49 GMT

Maccabi Rishon Lezion defeats arch-rival Hapoel Rishon Lezion 31-30.

Hap Jerusalem wary as playoffs begin

Sun, 02 May 2010 02:32:12 GMT

Reds host Rishon in Game 1 tonight; Mac TA expects victory over Bnei Hasharon.

Local Soccer: Hap Tel Aviv ready for final assault

Thu, 29 Apr 2010 23:36:56 GMT

After stealing first place from Mac Haifa, Gutman’s Reds have 3 games to secure title.

Tennis: Pe’er turns on the style to reach Stuttgart quarters

Thu, 29 Apr 2010 04:03:10 GMT

Pe’er, ranked number 20 in the world, claims her third victory over a top-10 player in four months.

Sinai Says: Luzon a nepotist

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 01:39:47 GMT

IFA chairman expected to appoint nephew to coaching post.

Pe'er wins Stuttgart opener

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 01:38:16 GMT

Federer falls to Gulbis in Rome; Djokovic easily beats Chardy.

Local Soccer: Hapoel Tel Aviv leaps into first place

Tue, 27 Apr 2010 11:17:36 GMT

Lala strike gives Reds stunning 1-0 victory over Mac Haifa at Kiryat Eliezer.

It comes down to this

Mon, 26 Apr 2010 10:38:18 GMT

Mac Haifa and Hap TA meet with title on the line.

Hapoel leapfrogs Haifa as regular season ends

Mon, 26 Apr 2010 10:19:45 GMT

J’lem 2nd place with 78-74 road triumph, Hasharon snags final playoff spot.

Wild finale to BSL regular season as playoff up for grabs

Sun, 25 Apr 2010 05:31:44 GMT

Mac TA clear No. 1, but after that it’s a total toss-up; Haifa hosts Jerusalem for second place while Gilboa/Galil and Netanya both eye third.

Ze’evi bronzes again at Euros

Sun, 25 Apr 2010 05:31:44 GMT

Arik Ze’evi claimed his eighth career European Judo Championship medal on Saturday.

Sela sent packing

Sun, 25 Apr 2010 05:31:44 GMT

Dudi Sela lost 6-4, 6-2 to Rainer Schuettler.

Local Soccer: Levy confident ahead of Hap TA clash

Fri, 23 Apr 2010 04:22:25 GMT

Haifa hosts Tel Aviv in Monday's "game of the season"; Betar needs a win at Ashdod.

Bnei Yehuda secures services of ex-Israel coach Kashtan

Thu, 22 Apr 2010 10:45:18 GMT

Dror Kashtan hopes to prove once more why he’s the country’s most decorated coach.

Sinai Says: Ashdod’s blueprint for soccer success

Tue, 20 Apr 2010 23:37:23 GMT

In a league where the vast majority of the clubs stagger from crisis to crisis, Ashdod has once again proven the basic soccer truth.

Local Soccer: Hap TA coach Gutman wins contract extension

Mon, 19 Apr 2010 04:47:22 GMT

Deal ensures Gutman and assistant Abuksis will continue to guide team affairs through 2011.

Israel’s national rugby team secures promotion

Sun, 18 Apr 2010 04:39:16 GMT

Israel’s national rugby team beat Greece 39-0 in Netanya.

Soccer: Confident Hapoel Tel Aviv sets sights on a double

Fri, 16 Apr 2010 05:47:12 GMT

Playoffs begin this weekend with Gutman’s boys hosting Bnei Yehuda.

NBA: Casspi delighted with ‘dream season’

Fri, 16 Apr 2010 05:47:12 GMT

NBA’s first Israeli finishes campaign among top-10 rookies in scoring, rebounding.

More than pride on the line

Thu, 15 Apr 2010 03:45:31 GMT

Hapoel Jerusalem desperate for victory over Maccabi Tel Aviv at Malha tonight.

Bnei Yehuda, Ashdod make next month’s State Cup semifinals

Thu, 15 Apr 2010 03:44:41 GMT

Bnei Yehuda beats out Hapoel Ramat Gan, Ashdod SC wins against Upper Nazareth.

Casspi ends impressive rookie campaign

Thu, 15 Apr 2010 03:44:41 GMT

Kings wrap up season with 106-100 defeat to Lakers at Staples Center.

Netanya notches thrilling 2OT triumph over Bnei Hasharon

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 06:04:53 GMT

A very tight first period ended in a 17-17 tie and set the tone for the entire encounter.

Sinai Says: The tragic tale of the Jewish Hungarian fencer

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 06:04:53 GMT

Attila Petschauer was one of many great Jewish European athletes who perished at the hands of the Nazis during the Holocaust.

Hap TA bounces Betar from State Cup

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 06:03:07 GMT

Gutman’s Reds continue to roll with 2-0 triumph; Ramat Hasharon shocks Mac PT.

Women's Hoops: Ramat Hasharon clinches league and cup double

Tue, 13 Apr 2010 04:13:37 GMT

Ambrosia Anderson’s basket with five seconds remaining downs Maccabi Ashdod 64-63.

Local Soccer: Expect frantic finish to title race

Tue, 13 Apr 2010 04:13:37 GMT

Even those in strong opposition to the league’s new format cannot argue with the fact that it makes for an exciting end to the season.

Local Soccer: Hapoel hosts Betar in cup classic

Tue, 13 Apr 2010 04:08:42 GMT

Amsalem’s Jerusalem team aiming to salvage season tonight with win in Tel Aviv.

Mac TA overcomes early scare to trounce Ashkelon

Sun, 11 Apr 2010 10:38:49 GMT

A 14-0 first period run, capped by an Omar Sneed basket, opened a 15-point gap for Ashkelon and the visitors led 28-19 after 10 minutes.

Betar, Maccabi Tel Aviv set to clash for third place

Fri, 09 Apr 2010 10:50:20 GMT

All 16 teams will be in action on Saturday and will be hoping to improve their positions ahead of the playoffs.

Tennis: Sela slinks out of US Clay Court Championships

Fri, 09 Apr 2010 10:50:20 GMT

Israeli, ranked No. 69 in the world, loses in second round 6-3, 6-2 to Horacio Zeballos (54) of Argentina.

Maccabi Tel Aviv stays ahead of BSL pack; Haifa keeps pace

Fri, 09 Apr 2010 10:46:15 GMT

Yellows beat Bnei Hasharon 83-72 at Nokia Arena; Haifa thrashes Hapoel Afula 89-67.

Maccabi aims to return to winning ways

Thu, 08 Apr 2010 06:58:45 GMT

Gershon’s boys face Bnei Hasharon a week after Euroleague ousting in Belgrade

Tennis: Sela opens clay-court season with W

Wed, 07 Apr 2010 06:40:46 GMT

Also, Federer excited for surface change.

Sinai Says: It’s time for Maccabi to rebuild from within

Wed, 07 Apr 2010 06:40:46 GMT

The Serbs not only outplayed the yellow-and-blue’s foreign mercenaries, but also showed the Israeli champs how far proud local talent can take a team.

Hapoel Jerusalem falls at home again

Wed, 07 Apr 2010 06:39:52 GMT

After going unbeaten at home in the league last season, Hapoel has stumbled at Malha time and again during the current campaign.

Maccabi Tel Aviv returns to Israel defeated and dejected

Sun, 04 Apr 2010 01:07:39 GMT

After Euroleague quarterfinal series defeat coach Gershon admits: "We didn’t play like a team."

Eurocup: Jeter encourages J'lem teammates after Euro loss

Fri, 02 Apr 2010 07:00:37 GMT

“We need to keep our heads up and get ready for the Israeli league."

Buoyant Betar homes in on third place

Fri, 02 Apr 2010 07:00:37 GMT

Jerusalem visits Hapoel Ramat Gan while Maccabi Tel Aviv hosts Ahi Nazareth.

Partizan dumps Maccabi out of Europe

Fri, 02 Apr 2010 06:59:25 GMT

Gershon’s Tel Aviv no match for Belgrade which powers into Final Four 76-67.

Hap TA drawn against Betar J’lem in State Cup quarterfinal

Thu, 01 Apr 2010 06:52:28 GMT

“This is a tough draw,” Betar coach says as two favorites paired together.

Hapoel’s Euro dream ends in Berlin

Thu, 01 Apr 2010 06:52:28 GMT

With Jerusalem being gifted so few free points, the hosts remained in control throughout the night.

Euroleague Basketball: Win or bust for Mac TA in Belgrade

Thu, 01 Apr 2010 06:51:30 GMT

Israelis must control the boards against Partizan if they are to take series to a deciding game and keep Final 4 hopes alive.

Eurocup: Hapoel plans to battle into Final 4

Wed, 31 Mar 2010 01:41:07 GMT

Jerusalem faces Alba Berlin in Germany in Eurocup quarterfinal 2nd leg.

Sinai Says: Survival on the line for Jerusalem coach Goodes

Wed, 31 Mar 2010 01:41:07 GMT

If he’s to make history and return for third year, Hap J'lem coach will likely need to win championship or achieve extraordinary success in Eurocup.

Soccer: Ziv, Collauti to play at Mac TA from next season

Wed, 31 Mar 2010 01:41:07 GMT

Maccabi owner Mitch Goldhar says signings part of overall plan to build the club.

Tennis: Pe’er bounced out of Miami by Clijsters

Mon, 29 Mar 2010 08:28:48 GMT

22-year-old claims just one game in 6-0, 6-1 third-round defeat against Belgian mother.

Local Hoops: Pinnock lifts Netanya to dramatic triumph

Mon, 29 Mar 2010 08:28:48 GMT

Netanya improves to 12-7 record with win and is tied with Gilboa for fourth position in the standings.

Euroleague: First Pessah, then Partizan for Mac Tel Aviv

Mon, 29 Mar 2010 08:27:22 GMT

Yellow-and-blue needs to win at least one in Serbia to keep Final Four chances alive.

Tennis: Pe'er sets up Clijsters encounter

Sun, 28 Mar 2010 14:35:12 GMT

22-year-old Israeli thrashes Alla Kudryavtseva (78) 6-1, 6-0 in 45 minutes.

Local Hoops: Jeter leads J'lem over Afula

Sun, 28 Mar 2010 14:28:05 GMT

Thompson adds 21 points and 6 rebounds for Hapoel, which can afford to lose by 5 in Berlin and still advance to Eurocup last 4.

Tennis: Sela through to round 2 in Miami

Fri, 26 Mar 2010 00:35:14 GMT

Israeli to face world number 12 Fernando Verdasco in second round of Sony Ericsson Open.

Local Soccer: Pressure on Mac Haifa after shock cup defeat

Fri, 26 Mar 2010 00:35:14 GMT

Hap TA can cut gap at top to just five points by beating Acre at Bloomfield Stadium.

Euroleague: Maccabi slams Partizan, ties quarterfinal series

Fri, 26 Mar 2010 00:32:47 GMT

David Bluthenthal scores 17 points, with D’or Fischer adding 15 in 98-78 victory at Nokia Arena.

Hap J’lem beats Alba in 1st leg at Malha, but not by enough

Thu, 25 Mar 2010 07:22:41 GMT

Team squanders a golden opportunity to take a significant step towards the last four.

Euroleague Basketball: It’s crunch-time for Maccabi Tel Aviv

Thu, 25 Mar 2010 07:22:41 GMT

TA must beat Partizan Belgrade to maintain any realistic hope of reaching the Final Four.

Mac Haifa to play NBA’s Nets in preseason match

Thu, 25 Mar 2010 07:22:41 GMT

Game will take place October 3.

Clash of styles to define Hapoel’s quarterfinal against Alba

Wed, 24 Mar 2010 05:46:07 GMT

Jerusalem will rely on explosive offense and passionate Malha fans to bombard Berlin in first leg of Eurocup matchup.

Sinai Says: Wrong person, wrong place, wrong time

Wed, 24 Mar 2010 05:46:07 GMT

Fernandez’s appointment as the new Israel coach is not only destined to end in failure, but is also doomed to turn into a complete and utter farce.

Euroleague Basketball: Maccabi TA lets Partizan steal Game 1

Wed, 24 Mar 2010 05:44:51 GMT

Up 14 at the half, yellow-and-blue collapses down the stretch to fall 85-77 at Nokia.

Local Soccer: State Cup last 16 all set to kick off

Tue, 23 Mar 2010 10:21:46 GMT

Mac Kabilio Jaffa’s Cinderella cup run seems all but certain to come to an end when it hosts Hap TA.

Euroleague Basketball: Mac Attack pumped for Partizan

Tue, 23 Mar 2010 10:16:19 GMT

Cautious optimism abounds ahead of yellow-and-blue’s quarterfinal clash with Belgrade.

Basketball: Gilboa/Galil smashes Bnei Hasharon

Mon, 22 Mar 2010 05:43:24 GMT

Team looking good for a top-four finish.

Soccer: Bnei Sakhnin stuns Maccabi Haifa at Doha

Mon, 22 Mar 2010 05:43:24 GMT

Sakhnin's 2-1 victory brings team to 10th position in standings.

Local Hoops: Jerusalem, Mac TA sharpen form

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 11:26:36 GMT

Coaches Goodes and Gershon inspire big wins head of next week’s crucial European ties.

De Ridder represents Hap TA's failure to mount a challenge

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 15:03:40 GMT

Local Soccer: Gutman’s Reds vist Hapoel Haifa having been unable to close gap on Mac Haifa.

NBA Hoops: Casspi aims to end season on a high

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 15:02:16 GMT

The Israeli rookie is hoping for a strong finish to an outstanding first season in the NBA.

Tennis: Ram joins Pe'er and Sela out of Indian Wells

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 09:09:21 GMT

No shame for Israelis despite lopsided mid-round defeats; Baghdatis shocks Federer.

Tennis: Pe’er keeps going in Indian Wells

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 03:34:20 GMT

Pe’er, ranked number 20 in the world, defeated 12th-ranked Flavia Pennetta 6-4, 6-7 (4), 6-1 to reach the fourth round of the BNP Paribas Open.

Sinai Says: Soccer fan violence must be rooted out

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 03:34:20 GMT

And it has to be done before it's too late.

Soccer: Fernandez emerges as top candidate for nat'l team

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 03:33:22 GMT

Luis Fernandez formerly coached Betar Jerusalem.

Tennis: Sela claims significant victory over Stepanek

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 06:39:29 GMT

The 24-year-old Israeli, currently ranked at No. 72 in the world, hadn’t beaten a top-20 player in nearly nine months.

Local Hoops: Maccabi Tel Aviv holds off Afula comeback

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 06:39:29 GMT

Maccabi cruised in the first half, leading 56-38 at the break, and seemed to be on its way to yet another easy victory.

Local Soccer: Mac Haifa leaves it late to notch win

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 06:38:25 GMT

Arbeitman scores from the penalty spot as Greens defeat Maccabi Tel Aviv 1-0.

Local Soccer: Mac Haifa eager to take points off Mac TA

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 01:07:31 GMT

Hapoel Beersheba climbs to seventh by beating Bnei Sakhnin 1-0 through Barak Badash’s penalty.

Tennis: On-form Pe’er dispatches Mattek-Sands

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 01:07:31 GMT

Israeli star breezes into third round at Indian Wells; Ram/Llodra advance in doubles.

Local Hoops: Erratic Jerusalem falls to Nahariya

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 01:06:48 GMT

Goodes’s side fails to build on Euro success; Haifa wins again to go second.

Hapoel hopes revive BSL campaign

Sun, 14 Mar 2010 06:06:38 GMT

Despite advancing to the quarterfinals of the Eurocup with a 111-98 victory over Galatasaray, in local league play J'lem loses two of its last three games.

Maccabi gets Partizan Belgrade in quarters

Sun, 14 Mar 2010 06:06:38 GMT

Emotional 66-64 road triumph over Madrid boosts yellow-and-blue’s chances.

Tennis: Sela finds his form to advance at Indian Wells

Sun, 14 Mar 2010 06:06:38 GMT

24-year-old Israeli beats American Jesse Levine 6-2, 6-2 in just over an hour to book a second round meeting with No. 14 seed Radek Stepanek.

Soccer: Financial struggles hit Ahi, Ramat Gan

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 03:27:13 GMT

Two of the Premier League’s smaller teams fighting administration as well as relegation.

Home court on the line for Maccabi TA

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 05:57:32 GMT

Gershon’s squad looks to end successful Top 16 run with victory at Real Madrid.

Hoops: Tired Casspi has heart set on competing for Israel

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 06:32:17 GMT

The 21-year-old forward, who has averaged 11.6 points and 5.0 rebounds per game in his first season in the NBA, has missed just three games this season.

Sinai Says: Natcho’s story a lesson in resiliency

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 06:32:17 GMT

Born and raised in Kfar Kama, one of only two Circassian villages in Israel, Bibras Natcho has carried the hopes of an entire community.

Hapoel books spot in Eurocup quarterfinals

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 06:31:21 GMT

Jerusalem overwhelms Galatasaray with huge final frame to coast on the road 111-98.

Local Soccer: Hapoel PT's Tzarfati frustrates Hap TA

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 02:22:39 GMT

NBA: Casspi rested for just third time this season

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 02:22:39 GMT

Local Hoops: Haifa downs Bnei Hasharon on PJ Tucker’s debut

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 02:20:54 GMT

Jason Rich scores 18 points for Maccabi, with Richard Roby adding 17, in 82-65 victory.

B'ball: Hap J'lem visits Turkey aiming for Eurocup quarters

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 02:06:40 GMT

Win against Galatasaray would give team much-needed confidence boost after recent struggles.

Tennis: Gonzalez takes revenge on Sela in Chile

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 02:03:44 GMT

World No. 10 far too good for Dudi as Israel falls 4-1 in South America.

Maccabi improves to 15-1 by tripping up Gilboa/Galil

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 06:09:42 GMT

For the time being, Maccabi is more than happy to cruise in the BSL and focusing on its Euroleague campaign.

Soccer: Natcho headed to Kazan

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 06:09:42 GMT

Draw will decide Israel’s Euro qualifying order.

Mac TA aims to keep momentum going vs Gilboa

Sun, 07 Mar 2010 06:53:59 GMT

Tel Aviv, which scored a Euroleague record 43 points in the fourth quarter to beat Siena 97-82, will battle Madrid for first position in Group F on Thursday.

Levy, Sela leave Israel in trouble

Sun, 07 Mar 2010 06:52:04 GMT

Ran’s team relying on Andy/Yoni after losing opening singles matches in Chile.

Euroleague: Maccabi Tel Aviv cruises into quarters

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 12:48:05 GMT

Gershon's team scores record 43 fourth-quarter points in victory over Siena.

Chile looks for revenge over Israel

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 12:25:01 GMT

A place in the quarterfinals of the Davis Cup will not be the only thing on the line in Coquimbo.

Local Soccer: Beersheba aims to turn focus back to soccer

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 12:06:02 GMT

After one of the most tumultuous weeks in its history, southern club visit Maccabi Tel Aviv.

Benayoun scores as Israel defeats Romania

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 04:48:40 GMT

The national team defeated Romania 2-0 in Timisoara.

Maccabi faces crucial match-up with Siena

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 04:48:40 GMT

Tel Aviv needs to regain European form against Italians to keep quarterfinal hopes alive.

International Soccer: Temporary coach, nothing to lose mark

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 05:53:39 GMT

Israel visits Romania on Wednesday night in an international friendly it would have happily done without.

Sinai Says: Local soccer fans: be careful what you wish for

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 05:53:39 GMT

With Guma Aguiar also no longer around, Beersheba joins Betar Jerusalem and Netanya on a growing list of illustrious clubs facing an uncertain future.

Eurocup Hoops: Hap J’lem forced to fight into Last 16

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 05:52:28 GMT

69-64 loss to Valencia makes the road for Goodes’s crew more difficult.

Ohana pumped for national coaching debut in Romania friendly

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 06:36:57 GMT

Tennis: Chile still planning to host Israel despite quake

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 06:36:57 GMT

Hapoel gets chance to wrap up Group J

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 06:34:24 GMT

Valencia visits Jerusalem looking to avenge Eurocup loss in Spain to Goodes’s men.

Beersheba’s Barkat latest owner to quit on team

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 06:33:39 GMT

Fan violence cited as reason for leaving.

Azuri reaches wit’s end, resigns as Beersheba’s coach

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 03:26:52 GMT

“I cannot continue guiding the team in this situation,” says coach who was driven off the road by angry fans.

Hap J’lem just pulls it out; Mac TA breezes

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 03:26:52 GMT

Hapoel Jerusalem claims confidence-boosting 76-72 victory over Bnei Hasharon ahead of crucial Eurocup encounter against Valencia.

Hapoel Holon continues its rise

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 06:20:58 GMT

Defeats Maccabi Haifa 73-72.

Israel’s Davis Cup tie in Chile still on

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 06:20:58 GMT

Ram stranded in Antofagasta due to quake; Chilean Olympic team withdraws from closing ceremonies.

Soccer: Israel names top 20 for Romania friendly

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 05:55:37 GMT

Shlomi Arbeitman, Itai Shechter, Bibras Natcho to play; Ben Sahar dropped to allow him to play for the under-21 team next week.

Soccer: Betar sets sights on strong finish

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 05:54:30 GMT

After coach Itzhak Schum was scapegoated for the club’s ineptitude, players will no longer have anywhere to hide if they fail to defeat Maccabi Netanya.

Hap TA hopes for another famous European victory

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 04:02:27 GMT

Hapoel froze, both figuratively and literally, in Russia last week, never finding its footing in the sub-zero temperatures and digging itself into a massive hole against the Russian champion.

Maccabi fails to take control in Turkey

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 03:59:46 GMT

Anderson scores only seven points as Tel Aviv loses 63-56 to Efes Pilsen.

Yoni/Andy reunited ahead of Davis Cup

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 05:55:58 GMT

Betar paired with Mac TA in State Cup

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 05:55:58 GMT

Sinai Says: Poor Itzhak Schum

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 05:53:17 GMT

There is little doubt that he quite simply had to be fired from his job as coach of Betar Jerusalem.

Top-of-group Maccabi hopes to tame Turks

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 05:53:17 GMT

A defeat would not kill Maccabi’s chances, but will seriously complicate its situation.

Local Soccer: Hapoel smashes Maccabi in TA derby

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 06:48:20 GMT

Reds defeat arch-rival 4-2 to win memorable match-up and hold on to 2nd place.

Eurocup Hoops: Hap J'lem aims for revenge on Unics Kazan

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 06:47:54 GMT

Even the slenderest of wins would put Hapoel in a good position to finish among the top two in Group J.

Tennis: Pe’er storms back into top-20

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 06:46:45 GMT

But over the past six months Pe’er has regained her form.

Soccer: Maccabi, Hapoel pumped for intriguing TA derby

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 06:15:59 GMT

“Don’t play for me, play for your honor and for the honor of this club,” Kornfien tells Betar players.

Mac Haifa continues BSL hot streak

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 06:12:59 GMT

Greens grind out tight victory over Gilboa/Galil; Mac TA dominates Rishon Lezion.

Hapoel Holon edges Hapoel J’lem at Malha

Sun, 21 Feb 2010 06:39:13 GMT

Maccabi Haifa to host Hapoel Gilboa/Galil in an important top four showdown.

Hero’s welcome for Pe’er despite semi defeat in Dubai

Sun, 21 Feb 2010 06:39:13 GMT

Shahar says she will never forget her ‘dream week’ in the Emirates after losing to Venus 6-1, 6-4.

Soccer: Schum hopes to rescue Betar from losing ways

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 07:12:08 GMT

Betar won just 1 out of 8 Premier League matches and was defeated 3-0 defeat by Maccabi Haifa this week.

Tennis: Pe’er claims historic spot in Dubai semis

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 07:07:03 GMT

Venus Williams, Shahar’s next opponent, describes Israeli star as "courageous' and "brave."

Basketball: Mac TA wins nail-biting cup final

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 07:05:20 GMT

Gershon delighted after claiming dramatic 77-70 victory over Bnei Hasharon.

Gershon plans to win cup for Maccabi after 3-year lapse

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 14:06:47 GMT

"If we let Maccabi play its game it will win, but the final result isn’t predetermined.”

Berkovic claims he will be next Israel coach

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 14:06:47 GMT

“I set myself the target of being the next Israel coach and like it or not I will be the next Israel coach.”

Pe'er continues stunning form in Dubai

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 14:02:50 GMT

"I’m very pleased with my level of tennis and I hope to continue playing well in the rest of the tournament.”

Hapoel to battle the elements, Kazan

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 13:59:48 GMT

Guman's Reds face the Russian champion today in freezing temperatures.

Tennis: Pe’er beats top seed Wozniacki in Dubai third round

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 13:23:42 GMT

22-year-old Israeli ends 7-match losing streak against top 10 players, defeating Dane 6-2, 7-5.

Betar Jerusalem sponsor Aguiar breaks his silence

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 04:45:37 GMT

“In the future, my goal is to balance my family life here in Israel with the sports teams of which I am so fond.”

Sinai Says: Shahar Pe'er a true champ on and off the court

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 04:45:37 GMT

Pe’er proved her mettle on the tennis court long ago and her career is now well and truly back on course thanks to her remarkable fighting spirit.

Pe'er storms into Dubai third round

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 04:36:50 GMT

Israeli star defeats Razzano to set up another match with top seed Wozniacki.

Pe’er rallies to score ‘very important victory’ in Dubai

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 04:23:14 GMT

“There are a lot of emotions coming after this win. It’s more than beating Yanina," says Israeli tennis star.

Mac TA crushes Netanya to reach cup final

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 04:19:49 GMT

Hasharon ousts Ashkelon in first semi, earns Thursday date with yellow-and-blue for title.

Tennis: Pe’er prepared for Dubai debut

Mon, 15 Feb 2010 05:07:34 GMT

“I’m not scared,” said Pe’er, who faces world No. 15 Yanina Wickmayer on Monday.

Hap J’lem cruises to 20-point road win over Gilboa/Galil

Mon, 15 Feb 2010 05:07:34 GMT

Jerusalem has shown steady improvement in the past month, winning both in the BSL and the Eurocup.

Local Hoops: Maccabi looks to get to State Cup final

Mon, 15 Feb 2010 05:07:34 GMT

On a given day anything can happen so we need to be at our best, Gershon says.

Local Soccer: Mighty Maccabi Haifa blanks Betar 3-0

Mon, 15 Feb 2010 05:05:45 GMT

After tight first half, Greens pile it on in Jerusalem; Ra’anana flip-flops on Cohen sacking.

Israel’s Casspi wins celebrity plaudits at All-Star weekend

Sun, 14 Feb 2010 03:01:24 GMT

Sacramento forward scores 13 points as rookies top sophomores.

Tennis: Pe’er heads to Dubai after losing to Safarova

Sun, 14 Feb 2010 03:01:24 GMT

Israeli tennis player suffers her worst defeat of the year in Paris quarters.

Tennis: Pe’er pounds into another quarterfinal

Fri, 12 Feb 2010 06:51:01 GMT

Mac TA stays on a roll by pummeling Pilsen

Fri, 12 Feb 2010 06:48:03 GMT

Yellow-and-blue defeat Efes 72-62 at the Nokia Arena, boosting its hopes of making the Euroleague quarterfinals.

Reds meet Gregory’s Nazareth to kick off big week

Fri, 12 Feb 2010 06:48:03 GMT

Hapoel needs all three points to both keep pace with league-leader Maccabi Haifa and remain ahead of arch-rival Maccabi Tel Aviv.

Pressure on Maccabi ahead of Efes visit

Thu, 11 Feb 2010 08:44:34 GMT

Tel Aviv coach Gershon admits he must win tonight's home game against Turks.

State Cup Soccer: Maccabi Haifa, Tel Aviv ease into last 16

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 06:52:16 GMT

No surprises on second night of eighth round; Betar, Hap TA set to go Wednesday.

Tennis: Pe’er, Sela claim victories in Paris, San Jose

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 06:51:36 GMT

Shahar defeats Alize Cornet 6-4, 6-1 to reach the second round of the Open GDF Suez tournament.

Sinai Says: Naor riding Ussishkin back to prominence

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 06:51:36 GMT

The early signs are very encouraging.

Eurocup Hoops: Hap J’lem suffers setback in Russia

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 06:51:36 GMT

Team loses 78-71 at Unics Kazan.

Eurocup Hoops: Hapoel Jerusalem looks to continue streak

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 03:55:11 GMT

Team can move to the brink of qualification for the Eurocup quarterfinals with a victory in Russia on Tuesday.

Soccer: Jaffa headed to last 16 after 1-0 over Kiryat Shmona

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 03:54:11 GMT

Golasa finally speaks ahead of injury-riddled Mac Haifa’s encounter with Kfar Saba; Mac TA hosts Netanya as part of busy Tuesday slate.

Local Soccer: Hapoel TA thrashes Ashdod SC to go second

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:20:05 GMT

Also Sunday, Yero Bello saves Hap Haifa from a third straight defeat at Hap Petah Tikva.

Local Hoops: Netanya shocked by Ramat Gan, Mac TA wins again

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:20:05 GMT

David Bluthenthal leads six Maccabi players in double-figures, scoring 21 points.

Int'l Soccer: Familiar foes for Israel in Euro draw

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:16:43 GMT

Benayoun cautious after blue-and-white drawn in Group F with Croatia and Greece.

Haifa returns to form with victory over Maccabi Rishon

Sun, 07 Feb 2010 05:23:35 GMT

Avi Ashkenazi’s side dominated the second half and got yet another superb game from Davon Jefferson, with the American forward scoring a season-high 28 points and taking nine rebounds.

Tennis: Israel defeats Denmark to finish ninth

Sun, 07 Feb 2010 05:23:35 GMT

Fed Cup captain Lior Mor is looking forward to a better future for his team after seeing it finish its Europe/Africa Zone Group I campaign.

Local Soccer: Mac Haifa aims to continue title assault

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 00:14:10 GMT

Elsewhere, Betar visits Bnei Yehuda in showdown between league’s most disappointing teams in recent weeks.

Tennis: Fed Cup team misses out on playoffs

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 00:12:02 GMT

Nat'l team defeats Bulgaria 2-1 in 2nd Europe/Africa Zone Group I tie, but can no longer finish top of its group.

Maccabi stuns Real, revives season

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 00:09:54 GMT

Anderson top-scores with 20 points as Tel Aviv overcomes Messina’s Madrid 81-76.

Maccabi's European season on the line

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 02:40:10 GMT

Tel Aviv faces Messian's Madrid at Nokia tonight in crucial Top 16 game.

Guma gone!

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 04:30:58 GMT

Aguiar to cease financing Jerusalem clubs.

It’s all up to Shahar as Israel begins Fed Cup campaign

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 04:30:58 GMT

“We were handed a reasonable draw,” Pe’er says. “It could have been tougher, but could have also been easier."

Sinai Says: Golasa’s grand betrayal

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 04:30:58 GMT

His impetuous and irresponsible decision to sneak off to Italy and sign with Serie A club S.S. Lazio will cause irreparable damage.

Tennis: Pe’er jumps to No. 22 in the world rankings

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 06:18:00 GMT

22-year-old jumps six places after reaching 3rd round of Australian Open.

Local Soccer: Unstopable Haifa edges Maccabi Petah Tikva 1-0

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 06:18:00 GMT

Haifa is showing no signs of letting up and has now won 18 of 20 league matches.

Eurocup Hoops: J’lem aims for another Euro triumph

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 06:16:07 GMT

Sasson: “We have to be at our best to beat Galatasaray.”

Haifa gets Golasa bombshell before facing Mac PT

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 03:03:00 GMT

Reigning champion rocked by news that gifted 18-year-old midfielder agreed to 4.5 year deal with Italian Serie A club S.S. Lazio.

Mac attack back on the prowl with 22-pt. trouncing of Haifa

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 03:01:42 GMT

Tel Aviv encountered few problems against Haifa, leading by double-figures throughout the second half.

Hapoel Jerusalem pulls it off once again

Sun, 31 Jan 2010 06:01:19 GMT

Jerusalem defeats Maccabi Rishon Lezion 101-95 after overtime, a week after beating Maccabi Haifa at home with a dramatic comeback.

Hap TA loses Bukari to Haifa ahead of Netanya clash

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 09:47:34 GMT

Despite scoring more goals than any other team in the Premier League, Tel Aviv can not afford to misfire once more on Saturday.

Gallant effort by Mac TA comes up short

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 09:45:30 GMT

Yellow-and-blue can’t complete rally, falling 76-72 at Siena in thrilling Top 16 opener.

Erlich/Clement just miss out on Australian Open semis

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 06:18:24 GMT

"It was heartbreaking because I felt from the start that we were the better team."

Maccabi must step it up at Siena

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 06:12:44 GMT

Maccabi Tel Aviv will need to show a dramatic improvement if it's to have any chance of challenging Montepaschi Siena.

Casspi chosen for Rookie Challenge squad

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 06:06:02 GMT

The 21-year-old was named to play in the Rookie Challenge to be held in Dallas on February 12 during the NBA's All-Star weekend.

Sinai Says: Erlich bounces back from down under

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 08:02:18 GMT

An elbow injury kept the 32-year-old out of the game for seven months and until last week, it seemed that everything that could go wrong actually did.

Eurocup Hoops: Hap J'lem opens Last 16 by shocking Valencia

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 08:02:18 GMT

Turks lose 85-79 to Unics Kazan in their group opener.

Israel's small Winter Olympic team aims for strong showings

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 04:44:02 GMT

Skier Mikail Renzhin and Zaretsky ice dance duo to represent the blue and white.

Eurocup Basketball: Goodes expects difficult task against th

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 04:44:02 GMT

Hapoel Jerusalem needs first and foremost to find a way to break down Valencia's defense

Local Soccer: Hapoel Tel Aviv holds Mac Haifa 0-0

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 04:42:50 GMT

'Game of the season' ends in deadlock as Greens drop points for the second time this term.

Tennis: Erlich powers into doubles quarters

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 05:38:08 GMT

Yoni Erlich's amazing run in the doubles tournament at the Australian Open continued on Sunday.

Levy cautious ahead of Mac Haifa's crucial clash with Hap TA

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 05:38:08 GMT

Local Soccer: In practically any other season, Hapoel Tel Aviv would be a firm favorite to claim the Premier League title.

Local Hoops: Netanya defeats Maccabi TA in 2OT epic

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 05:37:04 GMT

Washam hits 34 points as Arik Alfasi's boys break Tel Aviv's unbeaten BSL run.

Tennis: Pe'er to play Wozniacki Saturday in third round

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 09:02:04 GMT

Shahar Pe'er will need to overcome world number 4 Caroline Wozniacki in the third round of the Australian Open.

Tennis: Pe'er to play Wozniacki Saturday in third round

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 08:59:08 GMT

EuroBasket: Israel dominated by Greece, 106-80

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 08:23:04 GMT

Lior Eliyahu leads with 21 points, eight rebounds and four assists.

Windsurfing: Mashiah looks good for a medal at worlds

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 08:23:04 GMT

21-year-old to enter medal race in second position, five points behind leader Nick Dempsey, well ahead of Dorian van Rijsselberge, Byron Kokalanis.

US Open: Ram/Mirnyi rally to reach semis

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 08:23:04 GMT

Israeli player advances for third time in his career.

Windsurfer Mashiah claims silver medal

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 08:23:04 GMT

21-year-old becomes fourth Israeli man to win windsurfing World Championship medal.

Schum's Betar shooting for 1st goals

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 08:23:04 GMT

Jerusalem aiming to turn it around at Maccabi Petah Tikva after two 0-0 ties.

Ram joins Davis Cup team after US Open exit

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 08:23:04 GMT

The Israel squad leaves for Murcia on Sunday.

Rafa injury opens Israel's Davis Cup door a crack

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 08:23:04 GMT

Israel to face Spain in Murcia in the Davis Cup semifinals next weekend.

Champions League: Bayern arriving in Israel on a high

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 08:23:04 GMT

Germans set to land at Ben-Gurion ahead of clash with Mac Haifa after thumping Borussia Dortmund 5-1 in the Bundesliga.

Tennis: Israelis hopeful after Nadal pull-out

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 08:23:04 GMT

Ram, Erlich and Sela leave for Spain believing they can win Davis Cup semi.

Local Soccer: Hap TA beats Beersheba away

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 08:23:04 GMT

Goals by Vucicevic, Zandberg and Yadin help Gutman's men to 3-1 win.

Soccer: Haifa hopes for a super start vs Bayern

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 08:23:04 GMT

Maccabi returns to Champions League group stage tonight for first time in 7 years.

US Open: Ram/Mirnyi make it through to quarter finals

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 08:23:04 GMT

Soccer: After humiliating loss, Kashtan holds onto his job, for now

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 08:23:04 GMT

Soccer: Israel's World Cup dream shattered

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 08:23:04 GMT

Tennis: Israelis all march on in doubles action

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 08:23:04 GMT

Eurobasket hoops: First things first: Sherf leads team visit to Auschwitz

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 08:23:04 GMT

Local Basketball: A couple more foreign signings for Hap J'lem

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 08:23:04 GMT

FIFA World Cup: Israel hosts Latvia in must-win match

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 08:23:04 GMT

Sinai Says: Back to square one for Israeli hoops

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 08:23:04 GMT

There is no bigger patriot than Sherf and Israeli basketball needs a man of his authority and personality to rescue the future of the sport in this country.

Beersheba a must-win for Hap TA ahead of Haifa duel

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 08:09:42 GMT

Reds close in on De Ridder signing; Hap PT, Sakhnin draw 0-0 in snoozer; Guma's wife speaks.

Casspi and coach have words

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 07:30:06 GMT

Omri Casspi's frustration with being marginalized in the Sacramento Kings' recent games boiled over on Friday night in Philadelphia.

Hapoel walloped on the road by Maccabi

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 07:23:27 GMT

TA remains perfect in BSL; Gilboa/Galil, Mac Haifa bounce back from cup losses.

Local Soccer: Betar marks Guma's cash infusion with a victory

Sun, 10 Jan 2010 14:41:28 GMT

Team scores 3-1 win over Maccabi Netanya in Toto Cup opener.