Sports

Israel, Trump admin working to block UEFA from banning Israel from European soccer

A majority of UEFA member states are currently in favor of suspending the Jewish state, according to sources cited by The Times.

PAOK fans gather in the city center to protest against Maccabi Tel Aviv - Thessaloniki, Greece - September 24, 2025 General view of a Palestine flag as a banner is displayed during the protest reading "your pitch your choice boycott Israel."
FROM injury, Austin Wiley is set to be a key force for Hapoel Jerusalem this season, bringing skill, size and leadership.

Unfinished business: Austin Wiley back to power Hapoel Jerusalem - interview

TEAM ISRAEL starter Justin Alintoff pitched a complete game against Switzerland at the European Baseball Championship in Rotterdam.

Justin Alintoff leads Team Israel to 9-1 win, quarterfinals berth at Euro Baseball

Bruce Pearl celebrates with his team after defeating the Alabama Crimson Tide at Auburn Arena, Feb. 1, 2022.

Bruce Pearl, Auburn’s record-breaking Jewish basketball coach, resigns amid rumored Senate run


FIFA 2026 world cup draws over 1.5 million ticket requests in 24 hours

Fans registered in the Visa Pre‑Sale Draw, a lottery‑style application that gave applicants a chance to buy tickets during the first phase of sales for the largest edition in World Cup history.

Israel's Tai Baribo shoots at goal in the World Cup qualifying match against Italy, in Debrecen, Hungary, September 8, 2025.

Dramatic weekend in Israeli Premier League, Maccabi Tel Aviv snatch 2-1 win over Hapoel Jerusalem

At Bloomfield Stadium, Maccabi Tel Aviv left it late to snatch a 2-1 win over Hapoel Jerusalem; Beitar Jerusalem also had to dig deep, edging Ironi Kiryat Shmona 2-1 at Teddy Stadium.

MACCABI TEL AVIV's Ali Camara celebrates after scoring the game-winning goal to lift the yellow-and-blue to a 2-1 victory over Hapoel Jerusalem at Bloomfield Stadium.

Law firms hit the court for Shalva’s IDF hopefuls

The leader of the legal group described the tournament as an opportunity to prove that the firm's "commitment to equality and inclusion is not just words."

ISRAEL LAW FIRMS competed on the court at the Shalva National Center in Jerusalem to raise money for the 'Rising in Rank' project for those with disabilities joining the IDF.

25 ViZionaries: Moran Samuel - No. 10

Knight of the Peres Peace Center, recognized for fostering peace and empowerment through sports.

Moran Samuel

No. 47: Deni Avdija, Daniel Peretz, and Oscar Gloukh: Israeli sports phenoms

What unites Avdija, Peretz, and Gloukh is not just their extraordinary talent but also their ability to represent Israel and the Jewish community on global stages.

(L-R): Dani Avidja, Daniel Peretz, Oscar Gloukh

Winner Epic Israel marks a decade of cycling for sport, land, and community

The four-day mountain biking event aims to physically challenge while fostering heartfelt connections within the cycling community.

Gal Tsachor, this week kicked off the 10th annual edition of Winner Epic Israel, a race dedicated to resilience, community, and the enduring legacy of his late father Giora.

‘Game Over Israel’ campaign seeks to bench Israeli soccer players, teams on global stage

International soccer fan groups are seeking to have Israel's national team barred from participating in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

A billboard in Times Square displays the message "Soccer Federations: Boycott Israel" as part of the campaign by Game Over Israel calling for a boycott of Israel by national soccer federations, in New York City, U.S., September 16, 2025

Hapoel Tel Aviv claims victory over Beitar Jerusalem in historic Premier League match

The Hapoel-Beitar game late Monday night will go down as one of the greatest games of the past several seasons in Israeli soccer. 

The Israeli Premier League match between Hapoel Tel Aviv and Beitar Jerusalem at the Bloomfield Stadium in Tel Aviv, September 15, 2025.

The evolution of sports coverage: From matchday highlights to interactive fan platforms

Outdoor soccer game.

Olympic Committee of Israel and ‘Ze BeNafshi’ team up

The event, held at the Olympic House in Tel Aviv, was designed to raise awareness of mental health challenges, break down stigma, and provide a meaningful and empowering experience.

OCI EXECUTIVES, athletes and Ze BeNafshi members pose during their joint event over the weekend.

From Spurs to Spain: Manor Solomon’s new chapter

The La Liga outfit is just north of Valencia and south of Barcelona on the coast of Spain as the 26-year-old Manor Solomon moved to Villarreal on loan from Tottenham in the English Premier League.

MANOR SOLOMON (playing above for Israel earlier this month) was introduced at Villarreal following his loan move from Tottenham, as he begins in La Liga and prepares for a Champions League showdown with his former club.