Israel sports

Getting Israeli players back to the top of the tennis landscape

The days of big-name Israelis playing in the baking hot sun or in the late-night chill of Queens, NY, in front of flag-waving, cheering Israeli supporters, are a distant memory.

YONI ERLICH (left) and Dudi Sela (right) – playing together in the Davis Cup in 2013 – icons of Israeli tennis whose successors are hopefully just around the corner.
 Picture of Maccabi Tel Aviv soccer  players celebrating

Israel’s Premier League set for kickoff

BEITAR JERUSALEM players celebrate after their 5-0 victory over Hapoel Haifa in their Toto Cup semifinal late Monday night at Teddy Stadium.

Beitar, Hapoel Tel Aviv advance to final

OSCAR GLOUKH, now an Ajax player, powers forward for Israel, displaying his skill and vision on the international stage.

Soccer: Israeli Oscar Gloukh features in Ajax draw


Soccer: Maccabi Tel Aviv marches on in Europe as Haifa and Beitar fall

Maccabi Tel Aviv beat Hamrun Spartans to reach the Europa League playoff round, as Maccabi Haifa and Beitar Jerusalem were knocked out of Europe.

 Caption: MACCABI TEL AVIV players celebrate their third goal in a 3-1 second-leg victory over Hamrun Spartans, which secured the yellow-and-blue a 5-3 aggregate win and a spot in the Europa Leage Play-off.

Issue of Israel's participation in UEFA 'a legitimate question,' president Čeferin says

In an interivew, the president of Europe’s soccer association talked about the recent politicization of the sport and the "Israeli issue."

Paris St. Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaifi, UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin and Tottenham Hotspur CEO Vinai Venkatesham.

Pedaling for passion, land, and community at Winner Epic Israel’s 10th anniversary

“We wanted to create a true mountain bike race in Israel that connects a love of the land, challenging sport, and a strong community,"said race founder and producer Gal Tsachor.

THE LANDMARK 10th edition of Epic Israel honors Giora Tsachor’s vision, bringing cyclists from all walks of life in a celebration of sport and unity.

Nimrod Ryeder wins jiu-jitsu gold for Israel at World Games

Ryeder delivered a flawless tournament to retain the title he won at the 2022 World Games in Birmingham. A multiple-time European and world champion, Ryeder continues to dominate.

GOLD MEDALIST Nimrod Ryeder of Israel celebrates on the podium after winning the jiu-jitsu Men's -77kg Ne-Waza Finals at the World Games in Chengdu, China.

Israeli golfer Beck swinging for a cause

“I’ve had the honor of collaborating with Shalva during my professional golf season this year,” the 33-year-old Beck says.

ISRAELI GOLFER Laetitia Beck proudly represents the blue-and-white on the international stage.

European battles to Toto Cup surprises

Azulay’s strike lifts Haifa vs Rakow • Beitar Jerusalem stumbles at Riga • Hapoel Tel Aviv into semis

 MACCABI HAIFA’S Eitan Azulay (center) celebrates after his second-half tally gave the Greens a 1-0 win over Rakow in the first leg of their Conference League duel.

Israel Basketball Association chairman on fiscal recovery, coaching development and player policy

One of the areas that needs more attention is that of working with coaches at all levels and accompanying them in order to help them improve their skills and professionalism, explained Frishman.

AMOS FRISHMAN marks one year as IBA Chairman with sweeping reforms, bold plans, and a push for professionalism across the board

Omri, Shani Casspi open up about heartbreaking pregnancy loss

"I’m grateful for the three treasures we have at home. Thank you to everyone for the messages, support, care, and concern," Shani Casspi wrote.

OMRI CASSPI and his wife, Shani, pose with their children.

Israeli Muslim Dia Saba faces backlash over Turkish move

“The people of Diyarbakir won’t let him come here. Shame on you, Amedspor!” Toprak wrote online. Turkish journalist Ramazan Casuk echoed the sentiment.

 ISRAEL MIDFIELDER Dia Saba – seen here practicing with the national team – is encountering social resistance in Turkey ahead of his expected move to Amedspor.

Special Olympics Young Athletes: The inspiring program in Israel for children with disabilities

Beyond the impact on children, the program also positively affects families and the broader environment.

YEDIDYA GROSS, age 4, takes part in a Special Olympics Young Athletes session – building strength, confidence, and joy through inclusive play.

Finals remain elusive for Israeli swimmers at Worlds

Anastasia Gorbenko and Alexei Glivinskiy advanced to semifinals while other members of Israel's swim team received varying results at the World Swimming Championships in Singapore.

ISRAELI SWIMMER Anastasia Gorbenko advanced to another final at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore, in the 50-meter backstroke, but ultimately finished in 10th place overall to miss out on qualifying for the final race.