Israeli Sports

Thousands line streets to watch Giro d’Italia

“Fantastic fans, a lot of people on the roads. That is definitely what I will take home with me.”

Top cyclists launch historic Giro d’Italia race on Jerusalem’s roadways

Culture and Sport Minister Miri Regev revealed the government has invested about NIS 30 million in the initiative.

Argentina’s nat'l soccer team to play in Israel despite BDS pressure

The Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement against Israel has launched a campaign to stop the June 9 match, including sending letters to Argentine sports figures.

Ashdod tops Maccabi Tel Aviv to move even on points

“This was a really strong team effort,” said Greenberg. “We held them under 80 points which we needed to do and were balanced on offense. This is a good win.”

Ashdod avoids relegation, and Hapoel Haifa draws with Maccabi Tel Aviv

Ashdod was playing for the first time since veteran coach Yossi Mizrahi was brought in to replace Amir Turgeman.

Israel’s cycling godfather climbs mountains

With Giro d’Italia set to kick off in Jerusalem this week, Sylvan Adams takes pride in a tough journey.

Jerusalem upset at home by Gilboa/Galil

Ashdod’s last loss came almost two months ago, with coach Brad Greenberg’s team not allowing more than 80 points during its winning streak.

Beersheba held to draw, opens opportunity for Beitar

The draw increases Beersheba’s gap over Beitar to five points, but Jerusalem can cut it to just two with a victory at Maccabi Netanya on Monday.

Israel ends judo Euros with four medals

Muki grabs gold in under-81kg competition in Tel Aviv, as Paltchik, Primo, Flicker take bronzes

The grand Giro d’Italia graces the Holy Land

The race’s ‘Big Start’ will take the world’s top cyclists through Jerusalem’s Old City, from Haifa to Tel Aviv, then Beersheba to Eilat.

Beersheba looking to increase margin over Beitar

Bachar said the team’s four-point margin over Beitar with five matches to play is not as significant as some people are making it out to be.

Beitar beats Hap Haifa to reduce margin

Jerusalem keeps first clean sheet in four matches for 1-0 win to cut gap from 1st to four points

Beersheba bombards Netanya to go 7 points clear at the top

“I think our preparation for this match is what made the difference,” said coach Bachar.

Jerusalem stuns Tel Aviv in final seconds

Perperoglou hits late game-winning three-pointer to lift Hapoel over Maccabi in BSL clash.

Blue-and-white cyclists in tight race for Giro

The historic Giro d’Italia to open in Jerusalem on May 4.

Slumping Mac TA looks to rebound against Jerusalem

“To fight is not enough.”

Yellow-and-blue back to winning ways

Mac TA snaps four-match losing streak with win vs Bnei Yehuda, Beersheba visits Netanya

Mac Tel Aviv seeks to reverse recent slide

Out of title race, yellow-and-blue hosts Bnei Yehuda • Battle against relegation heats up

Triumphant Blatt sets sights on return to basketball’s biggest stage

David Blatt is by no means done.

Blue-and-white cycling team narrows Giro candidates

The ICA will select the last four riders in late April after competing in Tour of Croatia, and Tour of the Alps races.

Mickey Berkowitz reflects on iconic status

Israel’s most heralded hoops star expounds on why he is recognized as country’s top athlete.

Hapoel Jerusalem fined following owner Allon's misconduct

Despite the team's successes, Jerusalem's owner is garnering the wrong kind of press.

Beitar beats Maccabi Tel Aviv to cut gap on first

Jerusalem's win is yet another setback for Maccabi.

Jerusalem back on track with win over slumping Holon

“The key for us was our play on the defensive end,” said pleased Jerusalem coach Oded Katash.

Dramatic equalizer gives Beersheba draw

Reigning champion nets stoppage-time goal to complete two-goal comeback against Hapoel Haifa