Israeli sports
Miracle in Sinaia: Israeli underdogs break Soviet chess dominance in 1965
In 1965, a group of Israeli amateurs shocked the Soviet chess elite, securing a moral victory in the Cold War arena. The "Miracle in Sinaia" remains a powerful symbol of Israeli resilience.
Maccabi Tel Aviv keeps Euroleague Playoff hopes alive with win over Fenerbahce
Getting back to the games while under fire
Hapoel Tel Aviv downs Paris; Jerusalem eliminated by Turk Telekom
Israeli basketball team given 24-hour ultimatum on FIBA U19 World Cup participation
Several countries have offered to host the team for training purposes, but without security clearance and logistical approval, the squad remains sidelined.
Maccabiah Games postponed to 2026 in shadow of Israel's war with Iran
The 2025 Maccabiah Games, set for July, have been postponed until 2026 due to escalating security risks in Israel.
The games must not go on: Iran attacks halt Israeli basketball finals, other sports
Celebrations quickly gave way to anxiety as sirens echoed across central Israel and the specter of war overshadowed the sports world.
Rishon-vs-Eilat Leumit League finals heads to decisive Game 5
Maccabi Rishon Lezion defeated Hapoel Eilat 92-87 to knot up the Leumit Final series at 2-2 and send it to a winner-take-all fifth game down south by the Red Sea.
Israel’s sports world pays tribute to fallen soldiers Yoav Raver and Chen Gross
Raver chose to enlist in the IDF's Yahalom unit as a combat engineer, though he could have continued playing basketball professionally.
The Jewish boxer: Dmitriy Salita represents Judaism in and out of the ring - interview
Once, Salita fought other boxers in the ring; now he fights for other boxers to give them a shot at getting in the ring.
Police arrest dozens of soccer players suspected of fraud and embezzlement
They are suspected of fraud and embezzlement of public funds. Also held and questioned were a doctor, a lawyer, and a staffer at the NII.
New era in Israeli soccer: American group led by Ross Kestin to buy Maccabi Netanya
Maccabi Netanya will be acquired by US firm Aliya Capital Partners, led by Ross Kestin, pending approval. The deal reflects rising foreign interest in Israeli soccer.
Eran Zahavi to announce his leave from Maccabi Tel Aviv at end of season
Though there was a mutual option to extend his contract, Zahavi independently chose to step away, marking the end of his second stint with the club.
Championship race coming down to wire
Zahavi hat-trick powers Maccabi Tel Aviv at Netanya • Beersheba clinging to lead with 2 games left
