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Do-or-die in Jerusalem: Beitar faces defining night in championship race

BY JOSHUA HALICKMAN — Mon, 11 May 2026 22:10:33 GMT

There is no reason to think that the yellow-and-black can’t do the unthinkable and take home the championship for the first time in close to two decades.

Beersheba wins, overtakes Beitar Jerusalem in Israeli Premier League title race

BY JOSHUA HALICKMAN — Sun, 10 May 2026 17:51:03 GMT

Navot Ratner’s header gave Barak Bachar’s side a 1-0 lead in the 15th minute, while former Beitar forward Silva Kani doubled the advantage in the 60th minute.

Real Madrid eliminates Hapoel Tel Aviv

BY JOSHUA HALICKMAN — Sun, 10 May 2026 17:29:31 GMT

Despite a 3-1 playoff series ouster, the Reds take plenty of positives from 1st Euroleague season.

Beitar Jerusalem keeps control of tight championship race

BY JOSHUA HALICKMAN — Fri, 08 May 2026 01:05:37 GMT

The rough-and-tumble win kept the yellow-and-black in first place by a point over Hapoel Beersheba, while Hapoel fell for the first time this season at Bloomfield Stadium.

Irish footballers, celebrities urge boycott of Israel match over Gaza war

BY REUTERS — Thu, 07 May 2026 15:44:54 GMT

An open letter sent to the Football Association of Ireland (FAI) from campaign group Irish Sport for Palestine accuses Israel of engaging in "genocide" in the war in Gaza.

Hapoel Tel Aviv stays alive vs Real Madrid in Euroleague quarterfinals

BY JOSHUA HALICKMAN — Thu, 07 May 2026 08:26:01 GMT

“It’s almost impossible to beat one of the top teams in the competition five straight times, but we came close. Congrats to Hapoel and now we move on to try and win the series in four games.”

The zen of the siren: Richard Priestman and the architecture of Israeli archery stillness

BY ITAY GODER — Wed, 06 May 2026 18:47:56 GMT

At 71, Priestman is back home, cleaning his apartment and “recharging” after a tenure that saw him lead a nation with almost no archery pedigree into the global elite.

Maccabi Tel Aviv pulls away from Hapoel Jerusalem for overtime win

BY JOSHUA HALICKMAN — Mon, 04 May 2026 21:03:37 GMT

Along with the win came some concerning news: Lonnie Walker dislocated his finger in overtime and will be out for 2-3 weeks.

Beitar defeats Maccabi Tel Aviv in the capital

BY JOSHUA HALICKMAN — Sun, 03 May 2026 21:52:56 GMT

Jerusalem maintains a slim one-point lead over Hapoel Beersheba in the title race, as Yellow-and-blue is fading.

Hapoel Tel Aviv staring down 0-2 Euroleague quarterfinal hole vs Real Madrid

BY JOSHUA HALICKMAN — Sun, 03 May 2026 21:43:25 GMT

Dimitrios Itoudis’s squad came out with a ton of energy early, thanks to impressive play on the inside by Dan Oturu, as Hapoel grabbed a 42-40 advantage at halftime.

Beitar Jerusalem climbs to the summit as three-way title race reaches fever pitch

BY JOSHUA HALICKMAN — Fri, 01 May 2026 06:17:28 GMT

As each day goes by, it becomes a day closer to the end of the season and a chance to take home the elusive title, one that Beitar Jerusalem has not won since the 2007/08 season.

Real Madrid edges Hapoel Tel Aviv in Euroleague series opener

BY JOSHUA HALICKMAN — Fri, 01 May 2026 04:29:03 GMT

Facundo Campazzo led Real Madrid past Hapoel Tel Aviv as the Reds dropped Game 1 of their Euroleague quarterfinal series.

Gili Lustig honored for four decades of transforming Olympic sports in Israel

BY JERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 22:15:17 GMT

Held at the Enav Center on Monday, the event celebrated 68-year-old Lustig’s remarkable journey, including 12 years as CEO of the Olympic Committee of Israel

Yellow-and-blue top Maccabi Haifa to maintain title hopes

BY JOSHUA HALICKMAN — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 22:41:15 GMT

Guy Melamed pulled a marker back to halve the lead, but Ido Shachar scored from the penalty spot after there was a handball in the box to close out the victory.

Shabbat showdown down South as Beitar Jerusalem, Hapoel Beersheba deliver thriller

BY JOSHUA HALICKMAN — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 22:29:22 GMT

While the game ended in a 2-2 draw, the match had many ups and downs, creating excitement galore for fans of Hapoel Beersheba and Beitar Jerusalem.

Beitar Jerusalem set for crunch championship showdown in Beersheba

BY JOSHUA HALICKMAN — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 22:14:01 GMT

There are no ifs, ands, or buts. The yellow-and-black is two points off the top of the table, where Hapoel Beersheba currently resides, and it will need to beat the best in order to be the best.

Olympic Committee of Israel honors fallen swimmer Eden Nimri

BY JERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:57:00 GMT

Eden Nimri, a captain in the IDF, was not only a fighter but also a talented swimmer who competed with Israel’s youth national team.

Israel to compete in Cheerleading World Championship for first time in history

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 20:39:28 GMT

There is an almost symbolic connection between what this sport represents and what Israeli society needs today," said Ludmila Yasinskaya-Demari, team manager and founder of the Israel Cheer Union.

The blade’s edge: How four Israeli teens fenced through politics and tradition to conquer Rio

BY ITAY GODER — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 22:40:43 GMT

Against the odds, Israel's junior fencing team secured a silver medal at the Junior World Championships in Rio, marking a historic achievement for the nation.

Hapoel Tel Aviv heads to Euroleague quarterfinals

BY JOSHUA HALICKMAN — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 22:28:20 GMT

Hapoel Tel Aviv advances to the Euroleague quarterfinals despite a tough loss to Monaco, while Maccabi Tel Aviv now shifts focus to the Israeli league. Hapoel Jerusalem returns to action with a win.

Winner Jerusalem Marathon 2026: A marathon of resilience in Israel’s capital

BY GIL LEWINSKY — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 20:25:56 GMT

The timing of the ceasefire, combined with a situational assessment, ultimately allowed one of Jerusalem’s most anticipated annual events to proceed.

Maccabi Tel Aviv downs Haifa in Classico to reach State Cup final

BY JOSHUA HALICKMAN — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:38:00 GMT

The Israeli Classico, one of the biggest matches that the Holy Land can offer between Maccabi Tel Aviv and Maccabi Haifa, is always an anticipated clash.

Blueprint vs breakdown: Hapoel Tel Aviv’s plan delivers, while Maccabi pays the price

BY JOSHUA HALICKMAN — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:17:52 GMT

As EuroCup champs, Hapoel was given a one-year temporary license, so to speak, to the Euroleague, and anything after that was not guaranteed unless the Reds advanced to the playoffs.

Beitar rules Jerusalem derby; Beersheba takes first

BY JOSHUA HALICKMAN — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 19:12:21 GMT

Hapoel coach Ziv Arie lamented the slow start but noted his side created chances, while goalkeeper Nadav Zamir admitted the early goal made the match difficult.

Blue-and-white skates to hockey gold in Bulgaria

BY ITAY GODER — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 21:50:03 GMT

Israel finished the 2026 IIHF World Championship Division II Group B with a flawless 5-0 record.

Hapoel Tel Aviv clinches Euroleague playoff berth with derby W over Maccabi in Serbia

BY JOSHUA HALICKMAN — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 21:33:08 GMT

Antonio Blakeney started to find the bottom of the basket, while Lonnie Walker responded to keep the yellow-and-blue close, but Collin Malcolm was unstoppable down the stretch as Hapoel took the win.

Israeli Olympic medalist Peter Paltchik on failure, pain, comeback, ahead of Jerusalem Marathon

BY JERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 17:16:03 GMT

Former Israeli judoka Peter Paltchik opens up about the lowest points of his career, his Olympic journey, and how mental strength shaped his path to success, ahead of the Jerusalem Marathon.

Hapoel Tel Aviv eyes Euroleague playoffs while Maccabi prays for spot

BY JOSHUA HALICKMAN — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 03:47:28 GMT

Hapoel Tel Aviv defeated Fenerbahce 95-80 as the Reds closed in on clinching a playoff spot with a record of 22-13. Meanwhile, a crucial contest awaits Maccabi as its aspirations are questioned.

Back on track: Jerusalem Marathon returns as symbol of ‘normalcy’

BY JERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 03:24:24 GMT

The event, scheduled for April 17, reflects Jerusalem's spirit and resilience, said the city's Mayor Moshe Lion.

Israeli pride: Peretz lifts Southampton over Arsenal and into Wembley spotlight

BY JOSH HALICKMAN — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 03:11:28 GMT

Peretz, who moved from Maccabi Tel Aviv to Bayern Munich and then to Hamburg, has made a number of spectacular saves against Arsenal's young guns, helping the Gunners reach high standings.