Israel sports

Israeli guard Yam Madar signs three-year deal with Maccabi Tel Aviv after leaving rival Hapoel

The 25-year-old point guard (1.90m), who grew up supporting Maccabi, joins the Israeli League and State Cup champion under head coach Oded Katash.

Yam Madar in Maccabi Tel Aviv uniform.
Gymnasts compete during the Israeli Gymnastics Championships and the Maccabiah Gymnastics Championships at Pais Arena in Jerusalem, July 10, 2026.

Cuban delegation to Maccabiah Games overcomes significant hurdles to reach Israel

Anan Khalaili celebrates scoring the second goal against Olympique de Marseille.

Record-breaking Israeli soccer star Khalaili transfer canceled after failed test, Inter announces

The Toto Equals football team that represented Israel at the Special Olympics Unified World Cup in Paris 2026.

Israel's Toto Equals wins fourth place in Special Olympics Unified Football World Cup


Montana Tucker, Netta Barzilai to headline Maccabiah Games opening

The ceremony will combine music, sports, and Jewish unity, featuring thousands of athletes from dozens of countries marching into Teddy Stadium.

MONTANA TUCKER will perform and help lead the athletes’ parade during July’s Maccabiah Opening Ceremony at Teddy Stadium in Jerusalem.

Israeli Grandmaster takes gold at World Deaf Chess Championship, secures spot at Deaflympics

During the tournament, Greenfeld competed alongside hundreds of chess players from 43 countries, though several countries withdrew from the event due to Israel’s participation.

Yehuda Greenfeld.

Beersheba revels in edging Beitar for league title; mission not done

The reality was simple: if you want to be champions, you have to beat the champions, and Beitar managed only two points against Beersheba all year.

HAPOEL BEERSHEBA celebrates securing the Israel Premier League title after edging Beitar Jerusalem in a season-long championship battle that came down to the final week.

Israeli basketball player Raz Adam pronounced dead after car crash in Galilee Panhandle

Adam was driving his vehicle during the crash, which occured on Highway 90. The driver of the other vehicle was lightly injured and evacuated to Ziv Medical Center, Safed, by MDA paramedics.

Israeli basketball player Raz Adam shares a picture of himself on his personal X/Twitter.

Despite tense podium incident, Israeli fighter Yoav Manor wins bronze in Abu Dhabi

Competing in the under-77 kilogram division, Manor completed an impressive day on the mats with three victories in four matches to secure a spot on the podium.

YOAV MANOR kept his composure in Abu Dhabi and came away with a bronze medal for Israel, while also dealing with abuse from other competitors.

Israeli hoops players end strike, return to the court

According to the agreement, starting next season, the minister’s framework will grant a budget of 2.2 million NIS only to teams that play with four foreign players throughout the season.

 Israeli basketball players reached a resolution with the league administration to end their strike and return to play.

Despite draw with Hapoel Beersheba, Beitar Jerusalem still in title race

Elsewhere around the league, Hapoel Tel Aviv edged Hapoel Petah Tikva 1-0 thanks to Mor Buskila’s 74th-minute winner, clinching European qualification for next season.

THE 1-1 draw this week between Beitar Jerusalem and Hapoel Beersheba at Teddy Stadium kept the Southern Reds in first place by two points with three matches left.

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.

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.

Real Madrid eliminates Hapoel Tel Aviv

Despite a 3-1 playoff series ouster, the Reds take plenty of positives from 1st Euroleague season.

 IT WAS a successful debut campaign of Euroleague basketball for Hapoel Tel Aviv, which saw its season end with a 3-1 quarterfinals series loss to Real Madrid.

Beitar Jerusalem climbs to the summit as three-way title race reaches fever pitch

As each day goes by, it becomes a day closer to the end of the season and a chance to take home the elusive title, one that Beitar Jerusalem has not won since the 2007/08 season.

BEITAR JERUSALEM players celebrate amid a roaring Teddy Stadium crowd as the capital club has surged into first place in a thrilling and tightly contested title race.