Israel sports
Desert diamond: Or Divan and the new dawn of Israeli women’s soccer
Divan is a rare talent in the local landscape, her superb aerial game making her a constant threat on high balls, completing the profile of a truly modern and well-rounded player.
Israeli national soccer team draws at Georgia in friendly
From Bayern’s bench to Southampton’s savior: Daniel Peretz and the rise of the ‘Iron Dome’
Jerusalem eyes EuroCup semis as ‘Triple J’ finds his groove
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.
Israel vehicle tracking company Ituran signs sponsorship agreement with Gaza Envelope club
Under the terms of the agreement, the M.K. Otef Darom basketball team will feature the Ituran logo on the front of their uniforms for all home and away games.
Israel gymnastics national team appeals Indonesia's bar to its athletes
The Southeast Asian nation said it had denied visas to Israeli gymnasts amid an outcry over Israel's military offensive in Gaza, costing Israel a spot in the World Artistic Gymnastics Championship.
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.
Israel set for pivotal World Cup qualifiers against Norway, Italy
With key road tests at Norway and Italy, Ben Shimon’s squad aims to keep World Cup dream alive.
Israel–Premier Tech to drop Israeli identity amid safety concerns
Facing protests and security risks, Israel–Premier Tech will rebrand for 2026, removing “Israel” from its name to ensure the team’s survival in Europe.
From Brazil to Tel Aviv, Marcio Santos eyes Euroleague glory
The 22-year-old Brazilian center shares his journey from Brazil to Germany to Tel Aviv and his ambitions for Maccabi’s new season.
Beitar Jerusalem’s Timoti Muzi nets hat trick in 5-2 win over Petah Tikva
Beitar’s 5-2 win highlights entertaining slate featuring Beersheba’s narrow victory and Classico draw.
Security concerns overshadow Israel's World Cup qualifiers in Norway and Italy
Italian and Norwegian officials have stated that increased security measures will be implemented during the matches.
Israel's refusal to be annihilated shouldn't lead to becoming a boycotted sports pariah - editorial
Calls to ban Israeli teams from European competitions equate Israel with Russia, risking sport becoming a battlefield for politics instead of unity.