Hapoel Beersheba

Do-or-die in Jerusalem: Beitar faces defining night in championship race

There is no reason to think that the yellow-and-black can’t do the unthinkable and take home the championship for the first time in close to two decades.

MAY 11, 2026|ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN

BEITAR JERUSALEM players are primed for a season-defining clash on Tuesday against Hapoel Beersheba at Teddy Stadium that could determine the title.

MACCABI HAIFA players celebrate their final goal in the 3-0 victory over Beitar Jerusalem in Israeli Premier League action on Saturday at Sammy Ofer Stadium.

Beersheba wins, overtakes Beitar Jerusalem in Israeli Premier League title race

Navot Ratner’s header gave Barak Bachar’s side a 1-0 lead in the 15th minute, while former Beitar forward Silva Kani doubled the advantage in the 60th minute.

MAY 10, 2026|ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN

BEITAR JERUSALEM (in yellow) and Hapoel Beersheba are in a tight title race, separated by just two points after their 2-2 draw over the weekend.

Shabbat showdown down South as Beitar Jerusalem, Hapoel Beersheba deliver thriller

While the game ended in a 2-2 draw, the match had many ups and downs, creating excitement galore for fans of Hapoel Beersheba and Beitar Jerusalem.

APRIL 26, 2026|ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN

BEITAR JERUSALEM players celebrate after a recent dominant performance, as the capital club continues its push for the Israel Premier League title.

Beitar Jerusalem set for crunch championship showdown in Beersheba

There are no ifs, ands, or buts. The yellow-and-black is two points off the top of the table, where Hapoel Beersheba currently resides, and it will need to beat the best in order to be the best.

APRIL 23, 2026|ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN

An athlete’s perspective from the sideline - interview

Hapoel Beersheba basketball player Ben Eisenhardt opens up about frustration of current hiatus

MARCH 26, 2020ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN

Ben Eisenhardt misses banging down low on the basketball court, but the Hapoel Beersheba center is optimistic the local season will resume at some point after the coronovirus is under control.

Bnei Yehuda beats Beitar Jerusalem at Teddy

Leader Maccabi Tel Aviv held to draw at Beersheba • Maccabi Haifa stunned at home by Kfar Saba

FEBRUARY 3, 2020ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN

Beitar Jerusalem's players look on as the team slumps to a 3-1 defeat to Bnei Yehuda, Februry 2, 2020

Avdija, Maccabi Tel Aviv power past Ness Ziona

Hapoel Jerusalem rallies to overcome Nahariya • Mac Haifa tops Rishon • Holon edges Gilboa

JANUARY 7, 2020ByJOSH HALICKMAN

QUINCY ACY (left) and Scottie Wilbekin (right) helped shut down Jeremy Hollowell (center) and Ness Ziona late in Maccabi Tel Aviv’s 80-71 victory in Winner League action.

Maccabi Tel Aviv escapes Haifa with win

Jerusalem held to draw by K8 • Hapoel Tel Aviv shocks Beersheba • Netanya back to winning ways

JANUARY 6, 2020ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN

MACCABI TEL AVIV midfielder Eyal Golasa (23) celebrates with his teammates after scoring the yellow-and-blue’s second goal in its 4-3 victory at Maccabi Haifa last night.

Maccabi tops Hapoel at first Bloomfield derby

The defending champs doubled their lead in the 88th minute when Itay Shechter was pulled down in the box by Orel Degani and Cohen slotted home the spot kick from 11 meters.

DECEMBER 5, 2019ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN

Avdija, Mac TA run away from Nahariya

Jerusalem crushes Beersheba • Eilat upsets Holon • Rishon edges Ashdod • Ness Ziona drops Greens

NOVEMBER 5, 2019ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN

UNDER THE watchful eye of at least one NBA scout, Maccabi Tel Aviv swingman Deni Avdija (8) starred in a 86-65 victory over Ironi Nahariya on Monday night

Beersheba, Maccabi Haifa pressure defending champion Maccabi Tel Aviv

The southern Reds received three goals by three different goal scorers to go level on points with Maccabi Tel Aviv, but went into first place due to a better goal differential.

OCTOBER 8, 2019ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN

IRONI KIRYAT SHMONA beat Ashdod SC 2-0 last night for its first victory of the Premier League season

Israeli Soccer Roundup: Intrigue abounds as Premier League kicks off

Maccabi Tel Aviv looks vulnerable as Maccabi Haifa, Hapoel Beersheba and even Beitar Jerusalem eye title

AUGUST 23, 2019ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN

CHICO OFOEDU and Maccabi Tel Aviv are the reigning Israel Premier League champions, but a subpar continental campaign for the yellow-and-blue and improvement by other clubs have opened the door for an exciting season, which kicks off tomorrow

Bnei Yehuda and Beersheba advance, Mac TA ousted from Europe

“I’m proud of the players and they deserve all of the credit after only playing a few official matches so far this season,” said a reserved Abuksis following the conquest.

AUGUST 19, 2019ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN

BEITAR JERUSALEM players celebrate during their 3-1 victory over Hapoel Beersheba in Sunday night’s Toto Cup semifinal at Teddy Stadium in the capital.

Mac TA, Beersheba, Bnei Yehuda all look to advance in Europa League

The Toto Cup semifinals are set after the final round of group play games were completed earlier this week.

AUGUST 13, 2019ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN