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 MACCABI TEL AVIV forward Eran Zahavi scores on a free-kick during the yellow-and-blue’s 2-1 Israel Premier League away victory over Maccabi Petah Tikva.

Thrilling draw between Beitar, Beersheba

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN
 Despite strong performances from Tamir Blatt (left) and Rafi Menco (right), Maccabi Tel Aviv lost 104-96 to Hapoel Haifa. (Dov Halickman)

Back home with only Israeli players, Maccabi Tel Aviv loses to Hapoel Haifa

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN
 Jacob Steinmetz pitched for Team Israel against the Dominican Republic, March 14, 2023, in Miami.

The top 10 Jewish sports moments of 2023, from Israel to the NFL

By Jacob Gurvis/JTA
  HAPOEL TEL AVIV players celebrate on the court with a number of young fans from the group of 160 war-affected supporters who were hosted by the Reds in Belgrade for Wednesday night’s 100-81 EuroCup victory over Venezia.

Hapoel Tel Aviv continues to soar abroad

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN
 From left to right: Israeli delegation member Romina Roni, Maccabi World Union Vice Chairman Riki Kanterevicz and Argentinian Ambassador Francisco Tropepi.

A scaled-back Israeli delegation is headed to the Pan American Maccabi Games in Argentina

By Jacob Gurvis/JTA
 ERAN ZAHAVI once again came to the rescue for Maccabi Tel Aviv, scoring the game-winning goal on a second-half penalty in the yellow-and-blue's 2-1 victory over Maccabi Netanya.

Israeli teams hitting stride on the pitch

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN
 HAPOEL JERUSALEM players and management pose on the Pionir Arena court in Belgrade with a group of fans – including released hostage Ofir Engel and his family – who were flown in for the Reds’ 71-61 Champions League win over PAOK.

Hapoel Jerusalem seals 1st place in group

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN
WITH WADE BALDWIN in the lineup and healthy, Maccabi Tel Aviv is a dangerous opponent for any Euroleague team, as he showed in Wednesday’s victory over ASVEL.

Maccabi, Hapoel Tel Aviv win in Europe

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN
 NOVAK DJOKOVIC poses with the trophy and Israeli youth tennis volunteers after winning the 2022 Tel Aviv Watergen Open, which feels like much longer than a year ago.

Israel tennis swinging at home and on world stage

By HOWARD BLAS
 ERAN ZAHAVI (center) and Osher Davida (left) each scored goals for Maccabi Tel Aviv in a 2-1 comeback win over Hapoel Jerusalem at Teddy Stadium.

Maccabi Tel Aviv rallies to edge Hapoel Jerusalem

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN
 CJ HARRIS (right) scored a game-high 25 points to power Hapoel Holon to a big 93-74 Basketball Champions League victory over Turkish side Bursaspor.

Basketball back with a bang across Israel

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN
 JENNIE SIMMS made a triumphant return to the Holy Land, with a 27-point-14-rebound double-double for Elitzur Ramla in a 85-65 win over Hapoel Lev Jerusalem

Simms puts on show for Elitzur Ramla

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN
 REAL MADRID’S Vincent Poirier is off to one of his best starts ever, with the 30-year-old center leading the Euroleague champs against Maccabi Tel Aviv tonight.

Big Euroleague week for Maccabi Tel Aviv

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN
Dor Turgeman (left) and Maccabi Tel Aviv beat Zorya Luhansk 3-2 in Conference League play.

Israeli sports: Maccabi Tel Aviv flying in Europe, Israel to face Iceland

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN
 HAPOEL LEV JERUSALEM players celebrate their 79-67 victory over Hapoel Rishon Lezion in their first game of the season this week in the capital.

Ladies first: Israel basketball back to action

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN