Israel sports
'Goals, chaos and rising stars': A wild start to the Israel Premier League soccer season
There were upsets, drama, up-and-coming players, as well as disappointments and unfortunate incidents that the league would no doubt like to improve on as the campaign heads into round two.
Israeli soccer star Talia Sommer signs with Gotham FC
Hapoel Beersheba maintains lead atop table
Israeli star Yam Madar shines as Hapoel Tel Aviv wins in Israeli basketball action
Avdija shines as Wolf and Saraf lift Nets in breakout night for Israeli NBA talent
Avdija powered Portland to a key win as Wolf and Saraf helped Brooklyn notch back-to-back victories.
Israel falls to 0-2 with costly Croatia basketball defeat
Beit Halachmi admits the Israeli national basketball team ‘hardly practiced’ in a frustrating start to World Cup qualifying.
Israeli extreme sports enthusiast dies in paragliding crash in Switzerland
Ashdod local Sergey Shipitsin, known online as “Jumping Buddha,” was known for posting daring parkour and extreme sports videos.
Tribute to former hostage Rom Braslavski, late drama define an unforgettable week in Israeli soccer
Late equalizers, red cards, and coaching turmoil shaped a dramatic week across Israeli soccer.
Israel wins seven medals at Abu Dhabi kickboxing World Championships
Israel’s kickboxing team returned from the Abu Dhabi World Championships with seven medals, highlighted by Yulia Sachkov’s gold.
Israel loses to Germany 89-69 in World Cup qualifier debut
Germany tightened its defense after a close first quarter, holding Israel to 9 points in the second quarter and pulling away for an 89,69 win in the qualifier.
Former Olympian Adi Bichman appointed CEO of Israel Olympic Committee
Former Olympic swimmer Adi Bichman has been unanimously appointed CEO of Israel’s Olympic Committee as the country begins its push toward the 2028 Games.
Euroleague returns to Israel after vote, home games resume
Euroleague basketball is returning to Israel in December, with games set to resume at Menora Mivtachim Arena and Jerusalem’s Pais Arena.
Israeli motorcyclist takes second place in Dubai race, qualifies for FIM Bajas World Cup
Alona Ben Natan was the first Israeli woman to compete in major rallies in Morocco and Dubai, and faced opposition to her entry from Qatar when she was denied a visa.
‘We’ll reach a major tournament’: Coach confident despite Israel's exit from World Cup qualifiers
“The harshest criticism we’ll hear is the criticism we direct at ourselves. We have a goal, and we know and will know how to reach it. I’m very proud of the players," said the team's coach.
Israel rallies to shock Netherlands three to one, reviving Euro 2027 campaign
Guy Luzon’s side showed remarkable character in Budapest, climbing temporarily into second place in Group G and injecting new life into its campaign.
