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Israeli sports hold a significant niche in the competitive world of European sports and Israel's sports stars, as well as, Jewish athletes from around the world are presented and celebrated for their contributions and achievements. Sports enthusiasts will love the section Israeli sports for the best of Jewish sports stars and their achievements.

 HAPOEL JERUSALEM’S Khadeen Carrington drives to the hoops past a couple of Maccabi Tel Aviv defenders during the Reds’ 101-84 win over Maccabi in the capital.

Hapoel Jerusalem crushes Maccabi Tel Aviv at Pais Arena

  MARKUS HOWARD (left) and Baskonia beat Tamir Blatt and Maccabi Tel Aviv this week to send the yellow-and-blue’s Euroleague record to a disappointing 4-12

Maccabi Tel Aviv eyes rebound from European slump; Other Israeli clubs make play-ins

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN
MANOR SOLOMON (pictured above in a Israel-Belarus Euro 2024 qualifier in September 2023) and the National Team hope to soon get back to playing at Bloomfield Stadium as the 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign is set to kick off.

Eyes on 2026: Road to World Cup begins for the Israel national team

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN
  MACCABI TEL AVIV players celebrate after their third goal during Monday night’s 3-2 road victory over Hapoel Jerusalem at Teddy Stadium.

Action-packed week in Israel Premier League

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN
JOHNATHAN STOVE – who has fond memories of his time in Israel at Hapoel Galil Elyon in 2021/22 – will face Hapoel Jerusalem tonight in the Eurocup with Hamburg.

Johnathan Stove tells 'Post' about journey from Galil Elyon to Hamburg ahead of Jerusalem clash

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN
 ISRAELI GOALKEEPER Daniel Peretz has shined in his opportunity to start for Bayern Munich due to an injury to Manuel Neuer.

Daniel Peretz seizes moment with Bayern

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN
Archer Roy Dror.

Celebrating excellence: Israel’s Olympic year in review, aiming for future success

By JERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF
 MONTANA TUCKER and MACCABIAH CEO ROY HESSING pose at the World Jewish Sports Museum at Kfar Maccabiah.

'More than a sporting event': Montana Tucker to perform at Maccabiah 2025

By JERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF
 DAN BITON (right) scored a pair of goals for Hapoel Beerseba in its dominant 4-1 home victory over Beitar Jerusalem at Turner Stadium.

Hapoel Beersheba soars into first place

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN
 JAYLEN HOARD reacts after a late basket during Maccabi Tel Aviv's 97-79 derby victory over Hapoel Tel Aviv in local league action.

Maccabi dominates Hapoel in Tel Aviv derby

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN
AFTER A pair of seasons in the NBA G League, former Yeshiva University star Ryan Turell is playing in Israel now with Ness Ziona.

Ryan Turell bringing energy and passion to Israeli hoops

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN
 MACCABI TEL AVIV Israeli-American forward Will Rayman was one of several players to step up for the yellow-and-blue in its Euroleague win at ALBA Berlin.

Maccabi Tel Aviv regains confidence in Euroleague

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN
DIMITRIOS ITOUDIS speaks during his introductory press conference ahead of taking over as the head coach of Hapoel Tel Aviv.

Hapoel Tel Aviv’s new era underway as Dimitrios Itoudis takes the coaching reins

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN
ISRAEL PLAYERS celebrating on the court after their second straight victory over Ukraine in Riga clinched the blue-and-white a coveted spot in EuroBasket 2025.

Israel secures EuroBasket spot: A tale of talent, depth, and determination

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN
 ISRAEL FORWARD Tomer Ginat celebrates after the blue-and-white clinched its spot in EuroBasket 2025 with an 88-75 victory over Ukraine in Riga, Latvia.

Blue-and-white secures spot in EuroBasket

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN
 Yovel Zoosman is one of a number of players expected to make an impact for Israel this weekend in a pair of EuroBasket qualifiers against Ukraine.

Yovel Zoosman ready to lead on and off the court in season marked by resilience

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN
 MACCABI TEL AVIV players celebrate with the trophy after edging Maccabi Ramat Gan 86-83 in the Winner Cup final.

Winner Cup glory: Maccabi Tel Aviv edges Ramat Gan in nail-biter

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN
 ISRAEL TEAMMATES Daniel Peretz (left) and Raz Shlomo celebrate after the blue-and-white beat Belgium 1-0 late Sunday in Nations League action in Budapest.

Israel National Team defeats Belgium 1-0, in first win of the campaign

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN
 JOHN DIBARTOLOMEO has been with Maccabi Tel Aviv since 2017 and is no stranger to unexpected basketball ups-and-downs, though this year is still unique.

Itoudis set to take over Hapoel Tel Aviv

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN
Hapoel Tel Aviv owner Ofer Yannay

Leadership under fire: Hapoel Tel Aviv owner Ofer Yannay navigates challenges

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN
STAV LEMKIN (in yellow) and Maccabi Tel Aviv will aim to grab their first points of the Europa League campaign when they visit Ajax in Amsterdam.

Israel visits Paris amid tight security for Nations League soccer clash

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN
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