Israeli sports

Israeli MMA fighter Shimon Smotritsky earns unanimous decision win at 559 Fights 120 - interview

"When I fight like myself, freely, and without trying to entertain someone or try to hype the crowd up and do all this nonsense, I’m the best version of myself," Smotritsky says.

JANUARY 13, 2026|BySAM HALPERN

Shimon Smotritsky (left) and James Porter at the weigh-ins ahead of their match at the 559 Fights 120 event in Porterville, California.

One of Hapoel Beersheba's Kings Kangwa with teammates and one of Beersheba's Dan Bitton celebrating goals

Maccabi Tel Aviv keeps pace in Third with conquest of Hapoe

After a fairly even opening 20 minutes, Mathew Cudjoe’s reckless tackle on Helder Lopes saw the midfielder sent off, leaving Sakhnin with only 10 men.

JANUARY 6, 2026|ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN

DANIEL PERETZ begins a new chapter with Hamburger SV as he looks to secure the starting role in the Bundesliga.

Daniel Peretz to Southampton, Manor Solomon to Fiorentina in midseason moves - report

Reports say goalkeeper Daniel Peretz is nearing a loan move to Southampton, while winger Manor Solomon could switch from Villarreal to Fiorentina this month.

DECEMBER 31, 2025|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

FROM PLAYERS to fans, everyone was thrilled with Maccabi Tel Aviv’s Euroleague return to Israel, where the yellow-and-blue beat Villeurbanne 92-84 at Yad Eliyahu.

Tel Aviv beats Villeurbanne in first Euroleague game back in Israel since 2023

The first game back in Israel provided plenty of excitement as Lonnie Walker (29 points) and Roman Sorkin (26 points) led the way for the yellow-and-blue.

DECEMBER 15, 2025|ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN

Hapoel Tel Aviv keeps EuroCup season alive

Do-or-die semifinal game in Valencia on Wednesday • Maccabi Tel Aviv falls to Anadolu Efes

MARCH 30, 2025ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN

HAPOEL TEL AVIV forward Tomer Ginat scores two points during the Reds’ 96-91 victory over Valencia in Game 2 of their EuroCup semifinal series.

Hapoel Tel Aviv drops EuroCup semifinal opener to Valencia

Hapoel Tel Aviv came up short at Valencia as the Spanish squad grabbed a 91-82 victory to take a 1-0 lead in their EuroCup best-of-three semifinal series.

MARCH 26, 2025ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN

TOMER GINAT (left) and Hapoel Tel Aviv couldn’t stave off a second-half rally from Valencia, falling 91-82 in Game 1 of their best-of-three EuroCup semifinals series, which resumes on Friday.

Maccabi Tel Aviv secures rare road win over ASVEL in high-scoring battle

Maccabi Tel Aviv secures second road win of the season with 102-95 victory.

MARCH 10, 2025ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN

YAM MADAR (25 points) led Hapoel Tel Aviv to a 84-68 victory over Hapoel Holon ahead of the EuroCup quarterfinal showdown against Turk Telekom later this week.

Shul runnings: The Israeli bobsled, skeleton racing teams with Olympic ambitions

Israel’s bobsled and skeleton racing teams prepare for the World Championship – and the Winter Olympics

MARCH 9, 2025ByLAURI DONAHUE

Avdija first Israeli with NBA triple-double

In the final moments, Avdija had a chance to cap his historic night with a game-winning three-pointer, but the shot missed, sealing Portland’s defeat.

MARCH 3, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF

PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS Israel forward Deni Avdija (left) drives to the basket against Cleveland Cavaliers defender Isaac Okoro during the Cavs' 133-129 overtime victory. Avdija had a triple-double with 30 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists in defeat.

National Team newcomer Eitan Burg ready for his shot on the big stage

With Eitan Burg on the cusp of making his blue-and-white debut, the guard sat down with The Jerusalem Post at the new Hadar Yosef and opened up about absolutely everything

FEBRUARY 21, 2025ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN

EITAN BURG has stood out this season with Bnei Herzliya, earning a first-time call-up to the National Team for the upcoming European qualifying window.

Maccabi Haifa triumphs as Israeli Premier League action heats up

Maccabi Haifa's 3-1 win over Hapoel Hadera, comes while Maccabi Tel Aviv, Beitar Jerusalem, and Hapoel Beersheba battle for crucial points in a heated Israeli Premier League round.

FEBRUARY 4, 2025ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN