Football
Maccabi Haifa goalkeeper Yermakov’s resolve in uncertain times
Some foreign players have left Israel and plan to return once the situation calms down. Some, like Georgiy Yermakov, have stayed.
Iranian women's soccer team refuses to sing national anthem, chess player calls out regime
Ireland commits to Israel fixtures despite calling for their expulsion
Seattle Seahawks win Super Bowl LX 29-13 over New England Patriots
Tech and AI brands drive record Super Bowl LX advertising boom
The average price for a half-minute ad at Super Bowl LX reached a record $8 million, with some slots going for higher than $10 million, far above the $42,000 charged in 1967.
‘48 points to fight for’: Ronny Deila takes over at Maccabi Tel Aviv
Ronny Deila has been named Maccabi Tel Aviv’s new head coach, bringing championship experience from Europe and the US for the run in.
“Israel’s team” – could the new England patriots and the NFL come to Jerusalem?
Israeli football in 2026 – growth, trends and more
West Midlands Police chief steps down over Maccabi Tel Aviv fan ban scandal, offers no apology
CC Craig Guilford offered no apology for the erroneous policing of the Maccabi match, blaming "political and media frenzy" for his departure.
Israel's Manor Solomon enjoying life playing for Fiorentina
Israeli winger Manor Solomon was unveiled as a Fiorentina player, discussing his move to Serie A, differences between leagues, and his focus on football rather than politics.
Iranian filmmaker Javad Ganji killed in Tehran protests, anti-regime data shows
Iranian filmmaker Javad Ganji, 39, was shot during protests in Tehran's Sadeghiyeh area, according to Hengaw and the National Council of Resistance of Iran's data.
Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair wears ‘stop the genocide’ eye black
“Given the recent events in Israel and Gaza, this nonprofit provides medical aid and essential supplies to children injured and left homeless by the bombings in Gaza,” said Al-Shaair.
Xavi Alonso leaves Real Madrid by mutual agreement after loss to Barcelona in Super Cup final
"Real Madrid will always be his home," the club said in a statement.
Maccabi Haifa wins north soccer derby against Hapoel Haifa 2-0
It may not have been one of the Haifa derbies that will go down in the annals of history, but it did offer some sense of closure for Maccabi after what went down last May.
