Hapoel Tel Aviv

Israeli basketball legend Mickey Berkowitz’s severe dementia diagnosis revealed in documentary

Berkowitz has been living in a care facility away from his home in recent months, and the film documents his family’s efforts to cope with his condition.

|ByOR SHAKEDI
Mickey Berkowitz on his 70th birthday
Hapoel Tel Aviv players.

Hapoel Tel Aviv begins preseason in Sofia: When will the Reds arrive in Israel?

Hapoel Tel Aviv holds preseason abroad before EuroLeague. Tomer Ginat will miss start of season; questions surround Tamir Blatt and Jacob Toppin.

|ByOR SHKEDI
HAPOEL TEL AVIV wing-back Doron Leidner (center) battles for possession as the Reds held Atalanta to a 0-0 draw in their Conference League playoff first leg.

Hapoel Tel Aviv stuns Atalanta to keep their UEFA Conference League tournament hopes alive

Hapoel Tel Aviv and Atalanta played to a scoreless draw in the first leg of their UEFA Conference League playoff. The winner of next Thursday’s match in Hungary will advance to the league stage.

|ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
REIGNING CHAMPION Hapoel Beersheba (in red) and Maccabi Tel Aviv (in yellow) battle for possession as the two Israeli giants prepare for another season of Premier League competition, which begins this weekend.

Israeli soccer set for another thrilling season

Defending champion Hapoel Beersheba leads a crowded field of contenders, with Beitar Jerusalem, Hapoel Tel Aviv, and the country’s traditional powerhouses all eyeing the title.

|ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN

Hapoel Jerusalem captures Winner Cup title after tense final vs Hapoel Tel Aviv

The victory marked the seventh time Jerusalem won the Winner Cup, with the most recent coming in 2023.

NOVEMBER 9, 2025ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
HAPOEL JERUSALEM players celebrate with the Winner Cup trophy after beating Hapoel Tel Aviv 89-84 in Saturday night’s final at the Pais Arena in the capital.

From LeBron to Holon: Jordan McRae’s Israeli homecoming and his Purple pride - interview

Jordan McRae, a former NBA basketball player, discusses his prolific career and return to the Israeli league with The Jerusalem Post.

NOVEMBER 6, 2025ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
FORMER NBA champion Jordan McRae has embraced Hapoel Holon’s spirit in his return to the Holy Land, hoping to lead the Purples back to prominence.

Hapoel Jerusalem pulls out thriller against Maccabi Rishon Lezion

In the extra session, it was all Jerusalem as Smith put in a pair of baskets while Harper hit his shots from the line to seal the win.

NOVEMBER 3, 2025ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
HAPOEL JERUSALEM forward goes up to the hoops against Maccabi Rishon Lezion defender Amin Stevens (3) during the capital city Reds’ 100-93 overtime victory.

Beitar Jerusalem tops Hapoel Tel Aviv for Toto Cup

Dor Micha and Johnbosco Kalu helped secure Capital Club’s first title since 2019/20 in a heated yet well-controlled final at Sammy Ofer Stadium.

OCTOBER 29, 2025ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
Beitar Jerusalem players celebrate on the pitch at Sammy Ofer Stadium in Haifa following their 2-1 victory over Hapoel Tel Aviv in the Toto Cup final, the yellow-and-black’s first title since the 2019/20 campaign.

European basketball set to return to Israel in December

Two years after being forced to relocate games abroad, Israeli clubs will be able to host at home following the ceasefire and new security guarantees.

OCTOBER 21, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF
BOTH TEL AVIV basketball teams – Maccabi Tel Aviv (in yellow) and Hapoel Tel Aviv (in red) – will be able to host Euroleague games in Israel starting in December following Tuesday's decision in the aftermath of the ceasefire.

Tel Aviv derby canceled after fireworks and fan violence erupt at Bloomfield Stadium

Fireworks and flares thrown by Hapoel fans forced police to cancel the Tel Aviv derby, sending 30,000 fans home.

OCTOBER 20, 2025ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
Hapoel Tel Aviv's fans' flares at Bloomfield Stadium.

Tel Aviv derby called off after chaos at Bloomfield

The decision to suspend the Tel Aviv derby came after extensive use of pyrotechnics by fans led to injuries among both supporters and police officers.

OCTOBER 19, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF
The pre-game scene at Bloomfield Stadium on Sunday night caused the police to call off the derby between arch-rivals Hapoel and Maccabi Tel Aviv.

Vasilije Micic reminds Europe who he is, leads Hapoel Tel Aviv past Valencia

Micic wasn’t about to let anyone think that at age 31 he was done. After a mystical third frame, he was anything but finished.

OCTOBER 16, 2025ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
VASILIJE MICIC had a dominant Euroleague performance for Hapoel Tel Aviv at Valencia, leading the Reds to victory with a vintage display of skill and leadership

Maccabi outlasts Hapoel in historic Euroleague Tel Aviv derby

Maccabi Tel Aviv defeated Hapoel 103–90 in the first Euroleague derby between the clubs, with a fourth-quarter surge sealing the win in Sofia.

OCTOBER 10, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF
MACCABI TEL AVIV guard Jeff Dowtin Jr. brought energy and leadership to the backcourt, scoring 13 fourth-quarter points to help the yellow-and-blue beat Hapoel Tel Aviv 103-90 in the Euroleague.

Tight battles as Israeli teams still hitting stride

High-energy, European-level games have defined this dynamic season so far.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2025ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
HAPOEL BEERSHEBA'S Dan Bitton celebrates after scoring the lone goal in the Southern Reds' 1-0 victory over host Maccabi Haifa at Sammy Ofer Stadium.