Israeli sports

Jerusalem’s new basketball roster impresses as Lofton Jr. lives up to the hype

Jerusalem has assembled the talent, hired an experienced coach, and made its Euroleague ambitions clear. Now it must turn that potential into results.

KENNY LOFTON JR. has quickly emerged as a dominant force for Hapoel Jerusalem, showcasing the all-around ability that has made him one of the team’s most exciting new additions.
ISRAEL FANS at Nagyerdei Stadion, Debrecen, Hungary, wave flags after the match of the blue-and-white 3-0 loss to Ireland in Nations League action.

Ireland defeats Israel 3-0 amid pre-game controversy, plenty of pressure

Israel Coach Ran Ben Shimon has challenged the blue-and-white to compete for the top two places in its Nations League group as the team begins a demanding international campaign.

Israel head coach Ran Ben Shimon addresses grueling schedule ahead of Nations League opener

A screenshot of hapoel HaShisha's social media home page.

New Jerusalem basketball club ‘Hapoel HaShisha’ turns sport into a platform for community and hope


Israel wins historic under-21 MMA gold at European Championships - N12

Yotam Glander won Israel’s first under-21 MMA gold at the European Championships in Belgrade, defeating his Spanish opponent in under a minute.

 Yotam Glander wins the first-ever gold medal for Israel's MAA under-21 national team at the European Championships. February 13, 2026.

Maccabi Tel Aviv to auction NBA All-Star Deni Avdija’s final game-worn jersey

The auction will open Thursday at 5 p.m. Israel time on the club’s official online store, with bidding set to close Sunday at 6 p.m., hours before Avdija's NBA All-Star game.

NBA star and former Maccabi Tel Aviv player Deni Avdija's signed shirt.

Israeli Winter Games bobsled team's apartment robbed, passports taken

According to the Associated Press, Edelman, the bobsled team's pilot who posted the announcement, was not at the site of the robbery, but the team's coach, Itamar Shprinz, was.

THE ISRAELI bobsledding team for the Winter Games, 2026.

Israel’s Olympic delegation embrace winter challenge

In Milano Cortina, Israel’s winter athletes will aim to leave a lasting impression – one run, skate, and slide at a time with nine Olympians and one Paralympian competing.

Barnabas Szollos of Israel in action during training for Alpine Skiing - Men's Downhill Training - Stelvio Ski Centre, Bormio, Italy - February 04, 2026

Maccabi Tel Aviv tops Partizan at the buzzer, Hapoel continues to slump in Euroleague

Prior to the game, Maccabi Tel Aviv held a ceremony honoring Partizan for hosting the club for more than two years after the terrorist attacks by Hamas on October 7, 2023.

MACCABI TEL AVIV guard hits the game-winning shot late in the fourth quarter of the team’s 95-93 Euroleague home victory over Partizan Belgrade at Menora Mivtachim Arena.

New England Patriots remain Israel's team: Why Israelis are invested in Superbowl LX -opinion

New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft's fight against antisemitism through NFL campaigns and promotion of American football in Israel gives Israeli sports fans a stake in Super Bowl LX

 NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS owner Robert Kraft’s legacy as an avid supporter of Israel is set in (Jerusalem) stone. The Patriots are in this weekend’s Super Bowl.

Hapoel Tel Aviv beats Beersheba in OT, while Jerusalem, Mac TA both take wins home

Hapoel Tel Aviv slipped by Hapoel Beersheba 112-108 in overtime to notch the tight win at Yad Eliyahu and improve its Israeli league record to 14-1 and remain in first place.

HAPOEL TEL AVIV'S Antonio Blakeney blocks a shot during the Reds' 112-108 overtime victory over Hapoel Beersheba in Israeli league action at Yad Eliyahu.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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