sports

Israeli sports czar on Olympics: Israel needs to feel proud, especially now

The Jerusalem Post Podcast with Tamar Uriel-Beeri and Sarah Ben-Nun

Sarah Levy’s great-grandfather faced a Yom Kippur rugby dilemma, she’s playing in the Olympics

Sarah Levy is the great-granddaughter of South African rugby star Louis Babrow, who famously weighed whether to play a match in New Zealand on Yom Kippur in 1937, ultimately opting to suit up.

By JACOB GURVIS/JTA
26/07/2024

Maccabi Tel Aviv and FCSB draw 1-1 in UEFA Champions League qualifier, decisive second leg awaits

Maccabi Tel Aviv and FCSB drew 1-1 in their UEFA Champions League qualifier. Dan Bitton’s goal was equalized by Joyskim Dawa.

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN
24/07/2024

Israel eyes Olympic success with 88 athletes in Paris games

Israel aims to replicate Tokyo success in Paris Olympics with 88 athletes competing, including medal hopefuls in gymnastics, taekwondo, and judo.

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN
24/07/2024

Arkia unveils official aircraft for Israeli Olympic delegation

In a moving ceremony at Terminal 3, Ben-Gurion Airport, Arkia and the Israeli Olympic Committee celebrated the Israeli delegation ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympics.

IPT wraps up Tour with 13 top-10 stage finishes

Israel Premier Tech had a record-breaking 2024 Tour de France, with 13 top-ten finishes and a historic top-ten spot for Derek Gee. The team’s performance highlighted their growing global impact.

By JERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF
22/07/2024
 Old Yankee Stadium showing its left field fence.

In the Olympic spirit: A look at the idioms that come from sports

I cannot even begin to fathom the ballpark figure of how many idioms originate from the sporting realm, but let’s get the ball rolling.

By RUTH BELOFF
21/07/2024

Ahead of fight with Tyson, is Jake Paul Jewish?

Beyond his public persona, there is curiosity about his personal and cultural heritage.

The Jewish Sport Report: Garrett Stubbs on playing for Team Israel and hopes to visit the country

Stubbs also spoke of the October 7 massacre and its aftermath, noting the impacts on the Jewish community and his support for Israeli teammates.

By JACOB GURVIS/JTA
19/07/2024

'A Jewish warrior': Israeli MMA fighter Ilay Barzilay dedicates victory to hostages

After his latest win, Israeli MMA fighter Ilay Barzilay says he feels he is fighting for the global Jewish community.

19/07/2024
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