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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.

MACCABI TEL AVIV’s Dor Peretz shoots on Bnei Sakhnin ’keeper Mohammed Abu Nil in the yellow-and-blue’s 2-0 win in Israel Premier League action.

Israeli soccer player Dor Peretz dedicates goal to released hostage Emily Damari

 MACCABI TEL AVIV’S Jaylen Hoard dunks for two of his game-high 23 points in the yellow-and-blue’s 78-63 State Cup victory over Ness Ziona.

Both Tel Aviv teams, Hapoel Jerusalem, Bnei Herzliya into State Cup semifinals

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN
SOCCER FANS at Teddy Stadium in the capital celebrate the return of hostages Romi Gonen, Emily Damari, Doron Steinbrecher on the big screen during Sunday night’s match between Hapoel Jerusalem and visiting Hapoel Beersheba.

Beersheba stays atop the table by beating Hapoel Jerusalem on emotional day

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN
 Caption: OMER ATZILY scored an early goal in his Beitar Jerusalem debut, however the capital city squad was shocked at home in a 4-1 defeat to Bnei Reineh.

Surprising victories shake things up in Israeli soccer

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN
 TARIK PHILLIP and Hapoel Jerusalem were able to overcome the momentum of Hapoel Tel Aviv’s first home game at Yad Eliyahu, taking a 92-77 road victory.

Hapoel Jerusalem shocks Hapoel Tel Aviv in 92-77 blowout at Yad Eliyahu

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN
 HAPOEL TEL AVIV forward Bruno Caboclo dunks for two of his game-high 19 points in the Reds' 89-68 EuroCup home victory over Trento.

Hapoel Tel Aviv, Jerusalem shine as Holon and Ramat Gan face European setbacks

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN
 Beitar Jerusalem players celebrating win over Maccabi Haifa.

Beitar’s upset of Mac Haifa, Mac TA’s rout, Melamed’s masterclass highlight action-packed week

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN
 ISRAEL'S NATIONAL hockey team hopes to compete at the Division IIA World Championships, though the location of the tournament is still up in the air after Australia backed out of hosting, reportedly due to the blue-and-white's participation.

Jewish and Israeli leaders propose North American venue for 2025 hockey championship

By JERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF
 HAPOEL JERUSALEM'S Tarik Phillip goes to the hoops against Aris defender Vassilis Toliopoulos during the Reds' 90-85 EuroCup road victory.

Hapoel Tel Aviv, Jerusalem gain EuroCup wins; Mac TA stumbles vs Partizan

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN
  DIMITRIOS ITOUDIS is making a quick impact with Hapoel Tel Aviv after taking over the head coaching reins from Stefanos Dedas just over a month ago.

Grit, strategy, team chemistry: How Itoudis’s tough love is transforming Hapoel Tel Aviv

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN
 THE HAIFA MARINERS (in blue) took on HC Netanya (in yellow) last week in the second game of a season-opening doubleheader for the Israel Elite Hockey League

Israel ice hockey teams heading to play in North America

BEITAR JERUSALEM players celebrate following their narrow penalty victory over Kiryat Yam in Israel State Cup round-of-32 action this week.

Israel Tennis pays tribute to Dr. Ian Froman

By JERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF
 BEITAR JERUSALEM players celebrate following their narrow penalty victory over Kiryat Yam in Israel State Cup round-of-32 action this week.

Top teams tested as State Cup heats up

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN
 MACCABI TEL AVIV'S Rokas Jokubaitis drives to the hoops for two of his 18 points in the yellow-and-blue’s 95-78 Euroleague victory over Zalgiris.

Mac TA nets needed Euroleague triumph

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN
 IT HAS been one unfortunate issue after another for Maccabi Tel Aviv this season, as the club’s Head of Baskeball Committee David Blatt acknowledged this week.

From Final Four dreams to rebuilding reality: Blatt on Maccabi’s rollercoaster season

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN
 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

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN
  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
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