Israel sports

Hapoel Jerusalem adds NBA talent and Chinese League MVP to its lineup

former NBA forward David Roddy and Chinese Basketball League MVP Kenneth “Kenny” Lofton Jr. are the clubs latest ambitious roster additions.

|ByJERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF
DAVID RODDY brings four seasons of NBA experience, physicality and versatility to Hapoel Jerusalem as the club continues to assemble an ambitious roster for the upcoming season.
Jerusalem's capitals and Ashdod's Dolphins played a close game, keeping us on the edge of our seats all night.

A trip to the 'boy aquarium': Discovering Israel's thriving hockey scene

I’ll admit, this was the first time I’ve ever watched a sports game of any kind in my adult life, and I could not believe how much fun it was.

|BySHIR PERETS
HAPOEL TEL AVIV'S fiery head coach Elyaniv Barda has guided the Reds from the Leumit League to European competition in just over a year and now hopes to lead the club to even greater heights.

Head Coach Elyaniv Barda on Hapoel Tel Aviv's ambitions, European campaign - interview

Building a squad capable of competing in the Premier League after promotion was no simple task. Last season, Hapoel had to significantly reshape its roster, including adding eight foreign players.

|ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
MACCABI TEL AVIV celebrates after beating Hapoel Beersheba 3-1 to capture the season-opening Super Cup.

Mac Tel Aviv claims Super Cup, Hap Tel Aviv beats Beitar

The Super Cup was presented by the League Administration Chairman Erez Kalfon, together with Eldad Maman, a Maccabi Tel Aviv supporter.

|ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN

State Cup weekend sees Beitar comeback and dominant displays by top clubs

Beitar survives the rain • Mac Tel Aviv and Mac Haifa run amok • Hap Tel Aviv, Beersheba advance

DECEMBER 28, 2025ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
BEITAR JERUSALEM’S Omer Atzili celebrates after his goal during the 2-1 victory for the capital city side over Ironi Tiberias in the State Cup round-of-32.

From Toronto to Tel Aviv: Tyler Ennis is thriving in Hapoel - interview

The 31-year-old former Laker began his career in Canada before playing for the NBA and eventually joining Hapoel Tel Aviv to play in both the Euroleague and the domestic Israeli league.

DECEMBER 26, 2025ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
HAPOEL TEL AVIV guard Tyler Ennis, a Canadian international and former NBA player, has been a key contributor to the Reds’ strong start to the season.

Hapoel Tel Aviv stays atop Euroleague with road conquest of Bayern Munich

Hapoel Tel Aviv defeated Bayern Munich by ten points in the match, improving the Reds’ first-place record to 13-5 on the season.

DECEMBER 24, 2025ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
ELIJAH BRYANT shoots over a Bayern Munich defender during the Reds’ 82-72 road victory to improve their first-place Euroleague record to 13-5.

Beitar’s late goal shocks Maccabi Haifa at Sammy Ofer Stadium

Combined with Beersheba’s loss, Jerusalem tightens title race • Maccabi Tel Aviv draws Netanya

DECEMBER 24, 2025ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
BEITAR JERUSALEM’S Ziv Ben Shimol celebrates with coach Barak Itzhaki after he scored the game-winning goal in the 2-1 road victory over Maccabi Haifa.

Hapoel Tel Aviv owner shoved, called 'dirty Jew' during basketball match in Greece

Following the incident, a complaint was filed with local law enforcement, and the Greek fan who assaulted Ofer Yanai was arrested.

DECEMBER 20, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
The EuroLeague basketball match between KK Crvena zvezda and Hapoel Tel Aviv in Jerusalem, December 16, 2025.

High Court to hear petitions against police ban on protest shirts worn by Hapoel Tel Aviv fans

At issue is a red shirt - the team’s color - bearing symbols associated with the Israel Police, Maccabi Tel Aviv, and the outlawed Kach movement, all crossed out with a diagonal line.

DECEMBER 17, 2025BySARAH BEN-NUN
Israeli law enforcement personnel on horseback disperse a crowd of football club supporters outside Bloomfield Stadium after an Israeli Premier League match between Hapoel and Maccabi was cancelled due to what Israel Police said was public disorder and violent riots, in Tel Aviv, Israel in this scre

'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.

DECEMBER 12, 2025ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
DAN BITTON and Hapoel Beersheba have been the cream of the crop so far through the first of two rounds of play in the Israel Premier League season.

Israeli soccer star Talia Sommer signs with Gotham FC

For the 21-year-old midfielder from Tel Aviv, the moment marks the fulfillment of a lifelong dream.

DECEMBER 11, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF
TALIA SOMMER takes Israeli women’s soccer to new heights by joining the NWSL

Hapoel Beersheba maintains lead atop table

Beitar Jerusalem finishes first round of games in 2nd place • Hapoel Tel Aviv, Maccabi Haifa win

DECEMBER 10, 2025ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
IGOR ZLATANOVIC scored the lone goal for first-place Hapoel Beersheba in its 1-0 Premier League victory over Maccabi Tel Aviv at Turner Stadium.

Israeli star Yam Madar shines as Hapoel Tel Aviv wins in Israeli basketball action

Hapoel Tel Aviv rides Madar’s return • Walker, Maccabi TA cruise • Jerusalem escapes Kiryat Ata

DECEMBER 8, 2025ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
LONNIE WALKER continued to have the hot hand for Maccabi Tel Aviv, scoring 24 of his 27 points in the first half of the 104-73 rout of Maccabi Rishon Lezion.