Israeli Sports
Saraf and Wolf make history as Israeli back-to-back first-round picks by Nets
Brooklyn’s bold rebuild sets up first Israeli teammates in NBA history, on a franchise and city rich in Jewish culture.
NBA Draft-bound 19-year-old Israeli guard Ben Saraf shines on big stage
Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija headlines blue-and-white’s EuroBasket roster
Pair of Tel Aviv hoops clubs still finalizing Euroleague plans
Israeli soccer clubs set sights on continental action
Maccabi Tel Aviv draws tough Champions League opponent • Beersheba faces familiar foe
Israel basketball league admin. ends 2024/25 season without champion
Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Jerusalem were tied 1-1 in the best-of-three finals when Israel launched a preemptive strike against Iran, initiating the current war.
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.
Time out: Israeli athletes, sports in limbo
The country declared a state of emergency, closing skies for air travel, affecting Israel’s top athletes and sports teams for upcoming competitions.
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 Lezion earns promotion as Leumit League champion
Rishon will return to the Premier League after three years in the Leumit League, and many of the players will follow the club up to the top division, while Drucker is expected to be back as well.
Tamir Blatt delivers in crunch time for Maccabi Tel Aviv
Maccabi Tel Aviv’s Tamir Blatt scored the final nine points for his team in a 91-88 victory on their home court at Yad Eliyahu.
Israel beats Slovakia 1-0 in friendly match
The blue-and-white had previously defeated Estonia 3-1, improving their 2026 World Cup qualifying record to two wins and one loss in three matches.
Maccabi Tel Aviv takes tight opener over Hapoel Jerusalem
Team effort powers yellow-and-blue’s comeback • Reds eye adjustments in best-of-3 finals
Footvolley league returns with top talent and vibrant beach scene
Footvolley – a mix of beach volleyball and soccer – was born on the beaches of Rio de Janeiro in the 1960s as a way around laws banning soccer on the sand.
