Israeli Sports
Maccabiah delay leaves teen competitors in limbo
The Maccabiah – often dubbed the “Jewish Olympics” – was set to be the largest in its 93-year history, with over 8,000 Jewish athletes from 55 countries slated to compete.
‘A mystical moment’: How Yannay’s vision helped land star Vasilije Micic in Tel Aviv
Maccabi Tel Aviv earns late Champions League first-leg draw vs Pafos
More than just accolades: Israeli-American star Zeev Buium’s impact beyond the ice
Israeli goalkeeper Daniel Peretz loaned from Bayern Munich to Hamburg SV
The 25-year-old shot-stopper made seven appearances for the German champions last season after having been brought to Munich from Maccabi Tel Aviv in 2023.
First all‐accessible Israeli extreme park opens atop Bloomfield Stadium in Jaffa
Israel’s largest extreme park, SkyField, has opened on the roof of Bloomfield Stadium in Jaffa, offering thrilling and safe attractions under the slogan ‘Extreme for ALL.’
Jewish QB Retzlaff transfers from BYU to Tulane
As one of only three Jewish students at BYU, where over 98 % of the campus adheres to the Mormon faith, Retzlaff earned the affectionate nickname “BYJew.”
Israel’s Afrifah defends Euro U23 200m title
"I feel I’m standing for a community. Israel is a country that countries hate, so it’s an honor to represent. I want to prove [anti-Israel slander] is not true...and I’m proving it through sports."
NBA's Deni Avdija in house as Israel opens EuroBasket training camp
Blue-and-white’s NBA star leads the way as national team gathers in Tel Aviv to begin EuroBasket journey.
Gloukh poised for major move to Ajax, proudly wearing his Israeli heritage
The 21‑year‑old prides himself on being both Israeli and Jewish – and he’s taking that identity with him to Amsterdam.
Israel finishes sixth at U20 EuroBasket after loss to Greece
Michaeli led Israel with 22 points and 10 rebounds, Mayer added 19, and Shachar Doron scored 16.
Goldberg’s final bell rings in US, not Tel Aviv
Jewish WWE Hall of Famer hoped to retire in Israel, but security concerns forced a change of plans.
Beersheba bounced from Europa League • Mac TA preps for Pafos
The Southern Reds will now drop down to the second round of the Conference League, where they will face AEK Athens.
Stars align in Tel Aviv: Hapoel, Maccabi steal summer spotlight with Micic, Brissett
The Reds inked one of the all-time Euroleague greats in Vasilije Micic, while the yellow-and-blue brought NBA champion Oshae Brissett on board.
