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Less noise, more friendly: The company launching vegan sneakers

The women's fashion brand Nine West presents its interpretation of this season's sneakers: Sporty with precise design, VEGEN – vegan, without the use of animal products.

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

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.

|ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
DESPITE ANOTHER outstanding performance from Gal Raviv (left), who finished with a game-high 25 points, the Israel U20 women lost 77-69 to Italy in the quarterfinals of the EuroBasket in Portugal.

Following conquest of France, blue-and-white women fall to Italy

With defenses tight in the final minutes, scoring slowed. Israel couldn’t score late, and misses by Raviv and Oren left the door open Italy

|ByJERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF
MEMBERS FROM the Olympic Committee of Israel pose with the El Al team at the finalization of their partnership for the Los Angeles 2028 Games.

El Al partners with Israel Olympics delegation for LA 2028

The agreement reflects a shared commitment to excellence, national pride, and supporting Israeli athletes on their journey to the world’s biggest sporting stage.

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Israeli women stun France to reach U20 European quarterfinals

After a winless group stage, few predicted such a turnaround – but led by a 32-point performance from Gal Raviv, the Israeli team rose in unforgettable fashion in Senhora da Hora, Portugal.

AUGUST 6, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF
ISRAEL CELEBRATES after beating France 81-74 yesterday at the Under-20 European Championship in Senhora da Hora, Portugal, led by 32 points from Gal Raviv.

Madmon magic lifts Maccabi Tel Aviv in Malta

"Nothing was as we expected, and after we conceded the goal, we started playing. That’s the message we’re leaving with: to know how to keep going," said Coach Zarko Lazetic.

AUGUST 6, 2025ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
ELAD MADMON (center) played hero once again with a late tally to give Maccabi Tel Aviv a 2-1 victory over Hamrun Spartans in the first leg of their Europa League duel.

Maccabi Tel Aviv signs 28-year-old NBA vet Jeff Dowtin Jr., continues major retool

The move comes after weeks of negotiations and completes another major piece in the Israeli powerhouse’s backcourt rebuild plagued with ex-NBA's starts.

AUGUST 5, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF
Jeff Dowtin Jr. seen here during his stint last season with the NBA’s Philadelphia 76ers – joins Maccabi Tel Aviv on a three-year deal as part of the club’s revamped backcourt ahead of the upcoming Euroleague campaign.

German club cancels Israeli soccer player Shon Weissman's move amid fan backlash

Weissman called for the Gaza Strip to be "wiped out," along with other comments made in now-deleted posts across social media platforms.

AUGUST 5, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Football - World Cup - UEFA Qualifiers - Group F - Israel v Faroe Islands - Netanya Stadium, Netanya, Israel - November 15, 2021 Israel's Shon Weissman celebrates scoring their second goal.

Morocco’s field of opportunities ahead of the 2030 World Cup - opinion

Morocco's consistent policy views sports as a key driver of social, economic, and educational development.

AUGUST 5, 2025ByEINAT LEVI
FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 - Quarter Final - Morocco v Portugal - Al Thumama Stadium, Doha, Qatar - December 10, 2022 Portugal's Bruno Fernandes shoots at goal.

Split results for Israeli soccer clubs in Europe

Beitar Jerusalem eased past Sutjeska 5-2 (7-3 on aggregate) to cruise into the third round of UEFA Conference League qualifying.

AUGUST 3, 2025ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
BEITAR JERUSALEM players celebrate after their come-from-behind 5-2 conquest of Sutjeska in the second leg of their Conference League duel, a result that propelled the yellow-and-black to a 7-3 aggregate victory and a place in the next round.

Watch out: Online sportsbook pitfalls you shouldn’t ignore

Online sports betting is booming, but beware of hidden sportsbook pitfalls - from voided bets to data risks and addictive design traps.

AUGUST 3, 2025ByISAAC KAPLAN
A computer screen with an online sports book

Mac TA ousted from Champions League after ’keeper crisis'

Injuries and red card doom yellow-and-blue in Cyprus • Toto Cup highlights resilience and rising stars across Israel

JULY 31, 2025ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
DOR PERETZ (in yellow) and Maccabi Tel Aviv were eliminated from the Champions League by Cypriot side Pafos after a 1-0 second-leg defeat this week on an early red card.

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.

JULY 31, 2025BySARA SIOUNI
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.

JULY 30, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF
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.

The tennis player admitted she had never been on a date

Canadian tennis player Leylah Fernandez made a surprising confession and turned to her followers with a request to "apply" for a date with her.

JULY 28, 2025ByWALLA! SPORTS
Leylah Fernandez