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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 TEL AVIV guard Vasilije Micic (right) shoots the game-winning three-pointer in the Reds’ 88-84 semifinal Game 2 victory over host Hapoel Jerusalem

Israeli basketball controversy continues as Hapoel Tel Aviv barely beat Jerusalem in Game 2

MACCABI TEL AVIV’S Roman Sorkin shoots for two of his 21 points in the yellow-and-blue’s 107-93 victory over Hapoel Holon in Game 1 of their semifinal series.

Maccabi Tel Aviv beats Hapoel Holon 107-93 in semifinal opener

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN
BASKETBALL OFFICIALS and police confer while deciding to halt Game 1 of the semifinals between Hapoel Tel Aviv and Hapoel Jerusalem as fans (inset) exit Yad Eliyahu. (Yehuda Halickman)

Hapoel Tel Aviv wins first game in basketball series on technicality after Iran missiles

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN
EXPO TEL AVIV will be the venue for the 'Maccabiah City' sports festival ahead of this summer's Games, which open on July 1. (Maccabiah/Courtesy)

Maccabiah launches five-day sports festival at Expo Tel Aviv

By JERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF
YAEL ARAD (center) poses with the Chaim Herzog Presidential Award at a ceremony at the President’s Residence in Jerusalem.

Israel Olympics icon Yael Arad awarded Chaim Herzog prize

By JERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF
HAPOEL TEL AVIV guard Vasilije Micic sparked a series comeback against Maccabi Rishon Lezion and now will lead the Reds in the semifinals vs Hapoel Jerusalem.

Hapoel Tel Aviv, Jerusalem tip off semifinal series

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN
 ISRAELI GOALKEEPER Daniel Peretz has completed a permanent move to Southampton after playing a key role in the club’s impressive run last season.

Israeli soccer superstar Daniel Peretz signs permanent four-year deal with Southampton

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN
ISRAEL STRIKER Oscar Gloukh and Albania's Elseid Hysaj are shown a yellow card by referee Milija Savovic after an altercation stemming from the booing of Hatikvah before Israel's 1-0 friendly victory over host Albania in Tirana.

Israel beats Albania in tense soccer friendly after booing of Hatikvah

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN
 HAPOEL HOLON players celebrate with the team's fans after their 99-84 victory over Bnei Herzliya clinched their place in the semifinals and a date with Maccabi Tel Aviv.

Maccabi Tel Aviv, Holon set up semifinal duel

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN
VASILIJE MICIC (22) and Yam Madar helped Hapoel Tel Aviv force a decisive Game 3 against Maccabi Rishon Lezion in their quarterfinals series

Hapoel Tel Aviv evens basketball quarterfinals, Hapoel Jerusalem reaches semifinals

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN
MACCABI TEL AVIV forward Jaylen Hoard goes up to the hoop for two of his  team-high 20 points in the yellow-and-blue’s 106-90 victory over Hapoel Beersheba in Game 1 of their best-of-three quarterfinals series.

Mac TA, Holon notch opening playoffs wins

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN
YAM MADAR scored 41 points and drained nine of his 10 three-pointers to lead Hapoel Tel Aviv to a commanding 115-97 derby victory over Maccabi Tel Aviv.

Yam Madar delivers derby masterpiece as Hapoel Tel Aviv heads into playoffs red hot

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN
After taking over just a month ago, Kenny Miller guided Maccabi Tel Aviv to the State Cup title in his first stint as a head coach

Mid-season hire Kenny Miller seizes his moment, delivers trophy, and stability to Maccabi Tel Aviv

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN
MACCABI TEL AVIV players celebrate with the trophy following their 2-1 comeback win over Hapoel Beersheba in the State Cup final at Teddy Stadium.

Maccabi Tel Aviv denies Beersheba double at soccer cup final

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN
MONTANA TUCKER will perform and help lead the athletes’ parade during July’s Maccabiah Opening Ceremony at Teddy Stadium in Jerusalem.

Montana Tucker, Netta Barzilai to headline Maccabiah Games opening

By JERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF
TAMIR BLATT and Maccabi Tel Aviv are rounding into form ahead of a derby this week vs Hapoel and then the upcoming playoffs.

Maccabi cruises, Hapoel rallies as Tel Aviv basketball derby looms

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN
PARTICIPANTS IN the new ‘Back in the Game’ initiative compete during a special tournament launch event for IDF veterans coping with PTSD, held last Friday in Israel.

Israel Basketball Association launches 'Back in the Game' initiative for veterans with PTSD

By JERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF
THE ISRAEL men’s national flag football team is in heavy preparation for this summer’s Olympic qualifying campaign at the 2026 IFAF World Championship in Germany.

Israel flag football chases Olympic dream on road to Los Angeles 2028

By JERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF
Yehuda Greenfeld.

Israeli Grandmaster takes gold at World Deaf Chess Championship, secures spot at Deaflympics

HAPOEL BEERSHEBA celebrates securing the Israel Premier League title after edging Beitar Jerusalem in a season-long championship battle that came down to the final week.

Beersheba revels in edging Beitar for league title; mission not done

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN
TAMAR STEINBERG, European windsurfing champion.

Israelis win gold, silver at iQFOiL European windsurfing championship

By YANIV TOCHMAN
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