israel sports

Kevin Hervey gives Hapoel Holon an instant boost in the Israeli Basketball League

The 2022 EuroCup Champion with Bologna – and the Oklahoma City Thunder’s 2018 second-round draft pick had arrived in Israel to help Holon make a big push to get to the promised land.

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN
05/03/2024

Israel national basketball team trailing behind without a naturalized player

One would hope that all of these problems can be corrected when Israel plays a desperate 0-2 Ukraine in November, but other concerns will need to be addressed before that window as well.

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN
29/02/2024

Pierrot nets 4 as Maccabi Haifa retains lead

Mac Tel Aviv keeps pace by edging Beersheba • Beitar draws Netanya in Itzhaki’s sideline debut

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN
26/02/2024

Israel preps for pair of Eurobasket qualifiers

Led by Beit Halachmi and Ginat, Israel's National Team visits Portugal and Slovenia in the first games since the war.

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN
22/02/2024

The Jewish Sport Report: This Israeli baseball player is blazing a new trail

These are the Jewish athletes to keep a close eye out for in coming days.

By JACOB GURVIS/JTA
10/02/2024
I’M THE ROOKIE: Outfielder Assaf Lowengart is the latest generation of Israeli-bred baseball players

Israeli ballplayer Assaf Lowengart signs with MLB-affiliated independent team

“I’m trying to break as many ceilings as I can for Israeli players,” Lowengart told the Jewish Telegraphic Agency.

By JACOB GURVIS/JTA
09/02/2024

Maccabi Haifa, Maccabi TA advance in State Cup

Beitar Jerusalem eliminated by Hapoel Beersheba while Hapoel Jerusalem gets past Hapoel Tel Aviv.

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN
30/01/2024

Israel grabs gold at U20 hockey Worlds, promoted to Division II

Next year, the blue-and-white will play in Division II against the likes of Spain, Serbia, Iceland, Australia, and Belgium.

Catching up with the Maccabi Tel Aviv captain in Serbia

Yellow-and-blue's veteran guard John DiBartolomeo shoots the breeze on roller-coaster campaign

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN
25/01/2024

Maccabi Haifa edges closer to first place

Greens triumph, say goodbye to Chery for now • Mac TA held by Hap PT • Beitar beats Hap TA

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN
24/01/2024
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