Sports

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.

OMER CASPI (center right) and Tomer Zaltzman (center left) led the men's winners at Winner Epic Israel 2026, as Israel’s premier mountain bike race returned to the Western Galilee after a three-year absence, celebrating sporting excellence and the region’s recovery.
Peter Kurz wears his Israel baseball shirt with pride.

'Where Traditions Meet': The inside story of Israeli baseball's rise from nonexistent to Olympics

Domantas Sabonis and Deni Avdija.

Jewish guide to the 2026-27 NBA season

MACCABI HAIFA’S Pedro Brazao beats Hapoel Jerusalem ’keeper Nadav Zamir during the Greens’ 4-1 Premier League away victory in the capital.

Maccabi Haifa, Beitar Jerusalem roll to wins in Israeli Premier League soccer


No. 29: Ofer Yannay: A leader in renewable energy and innovation

Yannay is the owner of Hapoel Galil Elyon and Hapoel Tel Aviv BC.

Ofer Yannay.

No. 50: Deni Avdija, Matt Turner, Zach Hyman, Oscar Gloukh, and Daniel Peretz

Five athletes carrying Jewish and Israeli pride onto the world stage.

 (L-R, clockwise): Deni Avdija, Oscar Gloukh, Zach Hyman, Matt Turner, and Daniel Peretz

On the 54th anniversary, Israel honors those murdered in the 1972 Olympics

At an annual memorial ceremony in Tel Aviv, Israeli sports leaders, government officials, athletes and family members honored members of Israel’s 1972 Olympic delegation murdered in Munich.

THE MEMORIAL to the 11 Israeli athletes and officials murdered during the 1972 Munich Olympics, remembered annually in Tel Aviv, with Yael Arad at the podium.

Maccabi Tel Aviv crushes Hapoel Beersheba 4-1 as derby looms large

Maccabi Tel Aviv cruised past Hapoel Beersheba 4-1 as Ester Sokler scored a brace in the win that saw the yellow-and-blue pick up their third victory in as many games to start the season.

MACCABI TEL AVIV'S Ester Sokler celebrates after scoring the second of his two goals in the yellow-and-blue’s 4-1 away Premier League victory over Hapoel Beersheba at Turner Stadium

Adidas apologizes for campaign featuring disabled IDF soldier following calls to boycott

The initiative, limited to local Israeli outlets rather than running globally, included posters and videos featuring disabled athletes who require only one shoe because of limb differences.

Shalev Biton, Israeli athlete and amputee who lost his left leg in May 2021 while serving in the IDF’s Nahal Brigade during Operation Guardian of the Walls.

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.

Kraft Stadium in Jerusalem, seen from above.

Adidas faces boycott calls over 'single shoe' campaign with former Israel soldier and amputee

Biton lost his left leg in May 2021 while serving in the IDF’s Nahal Brigade during Operation Guardian of the Walls.

Shalev Biton, Israeli athlete and amputee who lost his left leg in May 2021 while serving in the IDF’s Nahal Brigade during Operation Guardian of the Walls.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino says he will seek re-election in March despite calls to resign

FIFA President Gianni Infantino, seeking a fourth term in March next year, has faced calls to resign after his plan to sell a 20% stake in the World Cup was scrapped amid widespread backlash in July.

Soccer Football - FIFA Under-20 Women's World Cup - Group A - Poland v Argentina - Arena Katowice, Katowice, Poland - September 5, 2026 FIFA President Gianni Infantino inside the stadium before the match

Israeli athletes removed from Northern Irish triathlon amid BDS pressure, fears for safety

A Northern Ireland triathlon dropped four Israeli athletes, sparking criticism from Jewish leaders and debate over whether sport should be used for political boycotts.

Palestine Action hunger striker supporters hold pro-IRA and pro-Palestinian banners while protesting in Parliament Square while waiting for the Derry delegation on December 15, 2025 in London, UK; illustrative.

Belgian mayor blocks Hapoel Beersheba Europa League match over alleged safety concerns

The mayor emphasized that holding the match without spectators would not be a solution, saying, “Even then, there is still a risk that people will come to the stadium anyway.”

Leuven, Belgium mayor Mohamed Ridouani.