Israeli Sports

Tel Aviv rivals run riot as Maccabi, Hapoel cruise to emphatic Premier League wins

Hapoel Tel Aviv coach Elyaniv Barda acknowledged that his side had struggled early on before finding its rhythm after the break.

HAPOEL TEL AVIV’S Daniel Dappa flips in celebration after scoring during the Reds’ 3-0 Premier League road victory over Hapoel Jerusalem in the capital.

Herzliya falls to Porto 86–74 in Champions League

Herzliya failed to complete the comeback. Carter.

Maccabi Ashdod hosts historic exhibition match with South Carolina's Allen University

“The goal is to fight Antisemitism and racism”

From Israel to Camp Nou: Israeli teenager Orian Goren named in Barcelona squad for El Clasico

Bnei Sakhnin condemn bus attack at Bloomfield: 'A deliberate attack on our fans'

The Bnei Sakhnin fans' bus was pelted with stones after the Maccabi Tel Aviv match. League chairman Erez Kalfon called on police to act, while the club urged the police commissioner to ensure safety.

OCTOBER 12, 2026BySHLOMO WEISS

“Soccer should be a safe, unifying place, not a scene of violence that puts lives at risk”.

Eli Dasa agrees to join Maccabi Haifa on a two-year deal

The right-back was in talks with Hapoel Beersheba but opted for the Greens, returning to the Israeli Premier League after seven years in the Netherlands and Russia.

OCTOBER 12, 2026BySHLOMO WEISS

Back home in Holon, Shahar Amir looks to take next step in basketball, life - interview

Shahar Amir returns to Hapoel Holon following a breakout season with Galil Elyon, reflecting on personal milestones, the loss of Raz Adam, and his hopes for the future.

OCTOBER 11, 2026ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN

SHAHAR AMIR returns to Hapoel Holon after a breakout season with Hapoel Galil Elyon, looking to build on his progress and help the Purples make a strong start to the new Israeli league campaign.

Maccabi Tel Aviv basketball claims first EuroLeague win as Hapoel evens season record

Maccabi Tel Aviv bounced back from a 0-3 EuroLeague start with a convincing win over Milano in Belgrade, while Hapoel Tel Aviv suffered its second defeat of the season in Spain.

OCTOBER 11, 2026ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN

YAM MADAR (left) and Keaton Wallace (right) helped Maccabi Tel Aviv get back to winning ways in both the Euroleague and locally over the weekend, with a pair of wins heading into a big week.

Cyprus promises: 'We will ensure Maccabi Tel Aviv matches occur without incidents'

Cyprus's minister explains approving Maccabi Tel Aviv's request: "An opportunity to prove we are a hub of stability." How will the Turkish rivals be handled?

OCTOBER 11, 2026ByOR SHKEDI

The Yellow-and-Blue will relocate to Cyprus.

The next Israeli in the NBA? Noam Yaacov signs non-guaranteed deal with Cleveland

Israel's point guard, not approved for Univ. of Utah, signed with Cavs to try to impress in training camp - and perhaps settle for the G League.

OCTOBER 11, 2026ByOR SHKEDI

Israeli law firms raise NIS 172,000 for northern communities in charity basketball tournament

Ten leading law firms competed in a charity basketball tournament in Tel Aviv to raise funds for families still recovering from the war.

OCTOBER 9, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Law firms raise NIS 172,000 for northern Israel communities with charity basketball game.

From Ra’anana around the world and back: Edan Leshem takes a swing for Sharsheret - interview

“I feel it’s a great cause and that I really want to help,” Leshem said. “I’m just there to support the players and give them the best experience of the tournament.”

OCTOBER 9, 2026ByURIEL STURM