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Tomer Caspi, Tomer Zaltzman crowned Winner Epic Israel bike race champs in Western Galilee
The 11th race drew about 500 riders to Mateh Asher Regional Council and Nahariya for a challenging course spanning over 300 kilometers and 3,000 meters of climbing.
'Where Traditions Meet': The inside story of Israeli baseball's rise from nonexistent to Olympics
Jewish guide to the 2026-27 NBA season
Maccabi Haifa, Beitar Jerusalem roll to wins in Israeli Premier League soccer
Is Lionel Messi a Zionist? The Argentine soccer star’s long history with Jewish and Israeli life
Some critics of Israel have surfaced his past activities and affiliations to make the case that opposing Argentina is the anti-Zionist choice. Many Israelis, meanwhile, favor the team.
Reporter's notebook: At the Maccabiah, I found more than a medal
Then, five months ago, while recreationally shooting some hoops with friends, I was recruited to the Israel national women’s basketball team.
Pixellot expands Maccabiah coverage to bring Games to global Jewish communities
“We are pleased to partner with the Maccabiah Games once again and support this remarkable celebration of sports and community,” said Pixellot CEO Doron Gerstel.
Loss to Croatia caps miserable qualifying window for Israel
Next up are six games against teams from the corresponding group that includes Poland, the Netherlands, Latvia and Austria.
Crest worn by Messi, Argentina’s soccer team designed by Jewish superfan 50 years ago
Fifty years later, the crest remains largely unchanged and is one of the most widely worn team logos in the world, with Messi jerseys popular worldwide.
Israeli men fall to Germany, U20 women edge Croatia
Madar led Israel with 31 points, Carrington added 21, and Ginat chipped in with 16. Dennis Schroder paced Germany with 21 points, while Christian Sengfelder scored 16 and Kay Bruhnke added 15.
Egypt says police officer pushed player, team director at World Cup
"The situation was resolved on scene, and DPD met with representatives of the team to address their concerns," the Dallas Police Department said in a statement.
WATCH: Maccabiah opening ceremony kicks off in Jerusalem, thousands of athletes in attendance
Both President Herzog and Prime Minister Netanyahu addressed the crowd during the ceremony, bidding the Jews who had come from around the world a warm “welcome home.”
Three people die from suffocation during World Cup celebrations in Mexico
Earlier in the week, one person was killed and another seriously injured on Sunday in a shooting at a popular entertainment spot in San Jose, California, that has been hosting a World Cup "fan zone."
With a new look, new coach, Beitar Jerusalem is raising the bar
Beitar Jerusalem players expressed confidence that the club can challenge for the championship under new coach Almog Cohen.
