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Maccabi Tel Aviv overwhelms Herzliya for State Cup crown

Maccabi Tel Aviv wins the 47th Israel State Cup with a dominant 109-90 victory over Bnei Herzliya, thanks to key performances from Sorkin, Hoard, and Blatt.

|ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
Maccabi Tel Aviv players celebrate after beating Bnei Herzliya 109-90 in the State Cup final at Yad Eliyahu.
IN HIS first year with Maccabi Tel Aviv, 24-year-old Sabra Gur Lavy continues to turn patience into prime-time performances for the yellow-and-blue, especially in recent victories.

Gur Lavy seizes his chance, becomes Maccabi Tel Aviv’s latest success story

After last year’s MVP performance, Maccabi Tel Aviv pounced on the Bat Shlomo native and added the young Sabra to its cadre.

|ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
HAPOEL TEL AVIV players are all smiles during their 3-1 victory over Hapoel Jerusalem at Teddy Stadium.

Stav Turiel’s brace leads Hapoel Tel Aviv to win over Hapoel Jerusalem in Premier League clash

In addition, Maccabi Haifa and Beersheba secure wins while Beitar honors former hostage Elkana Bohbot before a goalless draw with Maccabi Tel Aviv.

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Maccabi Tel Aviv players celebrating.

Maccabi Tel Aviv rallies, downs Jerusalem in State Cup semis

With a 94-85 win, Maccabi Tel Aviv advanced to the State Cup final, which will take place on Thursday night. The yellow-and-blue will meet the winner of the Bnei Herzliya and Hapoel HaEmek clash.

|ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN

Hapoel Tel Aviv edges Kiryat Ata, Herzliya upsets Mac TA in OT

Elsewhere, Bnei Herzliya defeated Maccabi Tel Aviv 106-101 in overtime, thanks to Xavier Sneed’s clutch play.

NOVEMBER 12, 2024ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
HAPOEL TEL AVIV’S Marcus Foster rises for a dunk in the Reds’ tight 96-95 victory over Ironi Kiryat Ata.

A heartfelt tribute: Werder Bremen honors Hersh Goldberg-Polin

Werder Bremen fans held a tribute for Hersh Goldberg-Polin, honoring the young American soccer enthusiast who was tragically killed after nearly a year in captivity.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Werder Bremen fans held a tribute for Hersh Goldberg-Polin, September 21, 2024.

From the NBA to Hapoel Jerusalem: Jared Harper’s winding hoops journey - interview

“I’m extremely excited to get going,” Harper began. “Just to be in a new situation, which is also a good situation for me."

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
Caption: FORMER NBA point guard Jared Harper (left) signed a two-year deal with Hapoel Jerusalem in July, after two years in Europe at Valencia following brief stints with the Phoenix Suns, New York Knicks and New Orleans Pelicans.

Maccabi Tel Aviv ekes by Hapoel Beersheba in Israel Premier League

Bnei Reineh holds Maccabi Haifa, shorthanded Beitar blanks Netanya, and Hapoel Jerusalem is routed.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
MACCABI TEL AVIV winger Dor Turgeman scores the lone goal of the contest in the yellow-and-blue’ 1-0 victory over Hapoel Beersheba at Bloomfield Stadium.

Randolph and Hoard make waves with offseason move to Maccabi Tel Aviv

Maccabi Tel Aviv shakes up its roster with Levi Randolph and Jaylen Hoard as the 2024/25 season approaches, aiming to stay strong amid ongoing conflict.

AUGUST 29, 2024ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
Jaylen Hoard is primed to become a fan favorite with Maccabi Tel Aviv and star for the yellow-and-blue locally and in Europe.

Tony Parker all-in on Hapoel Tel Aviv’s preseason tourney

Despite the war and uneasiness that has enveloped the country, Tony Parker felt wanted to help Israeli basketball get back to normal.

JULY 7, 2024ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
HALL-OF-FAMER and owner of ASVEL Villeurbanne Tony Parker (left) poses with Israeli starlet Noam Yaacov and Hapoel Tel Aviv owner Ofer Yannay.

Striving for greatness: Hapoel Jerusalem looks ahead to busy off-season

Hapoel Jerusalem is no doubt entering one of its busiest offseasons to date, with a lot of moving parts and changes that will potentially have an effect on the club for years to come.

JUNE 27, 2024ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
AFTER TAKING over Hapoel Jerusalem a year ago, Matan Adelson is excited about the future of the basketball club, both locally and in Europe.

Basketball drama: Maccabi and Hapoel dominate premier league finals

Maccabi Tel Aviv sweeps Hapoel Jerusalem in the Israel Premier League finals, while Hapoel Tel Aviv evens their series against Ironi Kiryat Ata, setting up decisive games.

JUNE 10, 2024ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
TAMIR BLATT and Maccabi Tel Aviv overcame Hapoel Jerusalem in the league semifinals and await a duel with Hapoel Tel Aviv or Ironi Kiryat Ata for the championship.

Mac TA rallies past Jerusalem in semifinal opener

Tamir Blatt, Bonzie Colson and Roman Sorkin were able to outduel Khadeen Carrington and Speedy Smith down the stretch to snatch the win from the jaws of defeat.

JUNE 7, 2024ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
BONZIE COLSON had a number of clutch baskets down the stretch for Maccabi Tel Aviv in its 89-82 home victory over Hapoel Jerusalem in Game 1 of their best-of-3 semifinals series.

Maccabi Tel Aviv to duel with Hapoel Jerusalem in best-of-3

For the first time in Israel Basketball history, all four quarterfinal series ended in 3-0 sweeps. Maccabi Tel Aviv, Hapoel Jerusalem, Ironi Kiryat Ata, and Hapoel Tel Aviv advanced to the semifinals

JUNE 4, 2024ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
Ironi Kiryat Ata's JJ Kaplan excited about his team advancing to the semifinals.