Israel National Team
From Jerusalem to LA28: American Football is flourishing in Israel at the Kraft Stadium
For American football in Israel, the Kraft name is not simply written on a stadium. It is part of the story of how the sport was built.
Israel faces Poland in Latvia in a critical battle to keep its World Cup dream alive
Israel National Team falls 101-90 to Georgia in World Cup tune-up
Former Beitar Jerusalem player Shimon Chernocha dies at age 78
Israel women’s lacrosse team wins historic bronze at World Championship
Israel defeated the Haudenosaunee 7-4 in Tokyo to claim its first Women’s Field Lacrosse World Championship medal, with Jordyn Lipkin leading the tournament in goals and points.
Hoops and hopes: Maya Zilbershlag leads Israeli basketball to European competitions
One of Israeli basketball’s top young female talents leads Israel into the U20 Women’s European Championship before beginning her college career at Purdue.
Israeli-American Emanuel Sharp signs three-year contract with NBA's Sacramento Kings
The deal is reportedly $6.35 million over three years. The first two years are guaranteed, with a team option for the third.
Israeli-American Emanuel Sharp, son of Maccabi TA legend Derrick Sharp, gets drafted to the NBA
Following an outstanding career at the University of Houston, Emanuel joins a growing list of Israeli basketball talent to reach the NBA.
Visa denials and protests shadow FIFA as World Cup kicks off
Iran’s World Cup delegation says FIFA has failed to secure US entry for several officials, with 15 federation members denied visas ahead of the tournament, urging compliance with its rules.
Former Israeli national soccer captain Bibars Natcho retires from the sport
Israeli soccer legend and former national team captain Bibars Natcho announces retirement, saying "My journey has come to an end."
Star-Spangled exodus: How MLS became a Mecca for Israeli soccer stars
The era of the “Yored” is dead; the era of the “Ambassador” has arrived. And this season is the final proof that Israeli soccer has found itself a new home.
Desert diamond: Or Divan and the new dawn of Israeli women’s soccer
Divan is a rare talent in the local landscape, her superb aerial game making her a constant threat on high balls, completing the profile of a truly modern and well-rounded player.
Israel set for pivotal World Cup qualifiers against Norway, Italy
With key road tests at Norway and Italy, Ben Shimon’s squad aims to keep World Cup dream alive.
Israel beats France, then loses to Brits to open Baseball Euros
In his typical no-nonsense style, Fish called the win a total team effort, saying “everyone in the line-up contributed in some way.”
