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Maccabi TA keeps rolling in Euroleague; Hap TA suffers 5th straight loss

Maccabi Tel Aviv defeated Bayern Munich 111-106 in overtime over the weekend as the yellow-and-blue couldn’t miss from long distance, hitting 20 three-pointers to help chalk up the home win.

|ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
MACCABI TEL AVIV'S Jaylen Hoard throws down a dunk during the yellow-and-blue's 111-106 Euroleague victory over Bayern Munich at Yad Eliyahu.
HAPOEL JERUSALEM’S Anthony Lamb has found his rhythm ahead of the Reds’ postseason push.

Finding his stride: Anthony Lamb emerging as key piece in Hapoel Jerusalem’s title hopes

The NBA-experienced forward previously struggled with efficiency, yet recently delivered one of his most complete performances in Hapoel’s 114-104 overtime victory over Cluj.

|ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
HAPOEL BEERSHEBA’S Igor Zlatanovic (front) celebrates after scoring the Reds’ first goal in their 2-1 victory over Beitar Jerusalem this week at Turner Stadium.

Beersheba widens gap on Beitar Jerusalem, Maccabi Tel Aviv blanks Maccabi Bnei Reineh for third

Late headers, big saves, and packed stadiums highlight a dramatic week in the Israeli Premier League.

|ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
JARED HARPER scored a game-high 24 points to lead Hapoel Jerusalem to a 93-83 State Cup quarterfinal victory over a suddenly slumping Hapoel Tel Aviv.

Hapoel Jerusalem advances to State Cup semis as Tel Aviv clubs fall in Europe

Hapoel Jerusalem defeated Hapoel Tel Aviv, advancing to the Israel State Cup semifinals as Hapoel Tel Aviv and Maccabi Tel Aviv faced defeat in Euroleague basketball games.

|ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN

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

Israel State Cup's Final Four is set as Maccabi Tel Aviv, Hapoel Tel Aviv, Hapoel Jerusalem, and Bnei Herzliya all secured victories in their quarterfinal matchups to advance to the semifinal stage.

JANUARY 22, 2025ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
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.

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

Maccabi Tel Aviv pounded Maccabi Netanya 4-1, with Dor Turgeman’s first-half brace setting the stage for the yellow-and-blue’s dominant win.

JANUARY 20, 2025ByJOSHUA 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.

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

Hapoel Jerusalem dominated the second half as Khadeen Carrington led the charge with 26 points in a statement win for the visitors.

JANUARY 12, 2025ByJOSHUA 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 Tel Aviv, Jerusalem gain EuroCup wins; Mac TA stumbles vs Partizan

"The fact that we didn’t give up easy points gave us a boost. We were good in this road game," Hapoel Tel Aviv head coach Dimitris Itoudis said.

JANUARY 5, 2025ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
HAPOEL JERUSALEM'S Tarik Phillip goes to the hoops against Aris defender Vassilis Toliopoulos during the Reds' 90-85 EuroCup road victory.

Hapoel Jerusalem crushes Maccabi Tel Aviv at Pais Arena

Hapoel Tel Aviv dominates Netanya • Ramat Gan edges Holon • Beersheba rallies past Giboa/Galil

DECEMBER 24, 2024ByJOSHUA 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.

Lior Refaelov's late heroics secure Maccabi Haifa win over Petah Tikva

Refaelov’s brilliance lifts Mac Haifa • Beitar and Hapoel draw in front of record Teddy crowd.

DECEMBER 4, 2024ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
Israel soccer story by Joshua Halickman on Page 8 – Picture of Beitar Jerusalem's Patrick Twumasi.

Hapoel Tel Aviv edges Kiryat Ata, Herzliya upsets Mac TA in OT

Elsewhere, Bnei Herzliya defeated Maccabi Tel Aviv 106-101 in overtime, thanks to Xavier Sneed’s clutch play.

NOVEMBER 12, 2024ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
HAPOEL TEL AVIV’S Marcus Foster rises for a dunk in the Reds’ tight 96-95 victory over Ironi Kiryat Ata.

A heartfelt tribute: Werder Bremen honors Hersh Goldberg-Polin

Werder Bremen fans held a tribute for Hersh Goldberg-Polin, honoring the young American soccer enthusiast who was tragically killed after nearly a year in captivity.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Werder Bremen fans held a tribute for Hersh Goldberg-Polin, September 21, 2024.

From the NBA to Hapoel Jerusalem: Jared Harper’s winding hoops journey - interview

“I’m extremely excited to get going,” Harper began. “Just to be in a new situation, which is also a good situation for me."

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
Caption: FORMER NBA point guard Jared Harper (left) signed a two-year deal with Hapoel Jerusalem in July, after two years in Europe at Valencia following brief stints with the Phoenix Suns, New York Knicks and New Orleans Pelicans.

Maccabi Tel Aviv ekes by Hapoel Beersheba in Israel Premier League

Bnei Reineh holds Maccabi Haifa, shorthanded Beitar blanks Netanya, and Hapoel Jerusalem is routed.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
MACCABI TEL AVIV winger Dor Turgeman scores the lone goal of the contest in the yellow-and-blue’ 1-0 victory over Hapoel Beersheba at Bloomfield Stadium.