Hapoel Jerusalem pulls out thriller against Maccabi Rishon Lezion
In the extra session, it was all Jerusalem as Smith put in a pair of baskets while Harper hit his shots from the line to seal the win.
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Israeli Olympic athletes empower children with physical disabilities at Kibbutz Tzora
Maccabi Tel Aviv win as Hapoel Jerusalem come back to draw against Maccabi Haifa
Beitar Jerusalem tops Hapoel Tel Aviv for Toto Cup
Thrills, late drama, and crucial wins highlight Israeli soccer round
Beitar Jerusalem holds off Hapoel Haifa 3-2, Maccabi Tel Aviv and Netanya claim convincing conquests. Maccabi Haifa stunned by a last-gasp Tiberias equalizer.
Trading boots for cleats: IDF reservists soccer league kicks off
Yariv Taper, the CEO of the Israel Football Association, expressed his gratitude to the reservists, calling the initiative a “privilege of giving back to those who have given so much for us.”
What’s up with both Hapoel Jerusalem teams? - opinion
In a surprising parallel, both the basketball and soccer clubs are stumbling badly to start their seasons.
European opposition threatens Israel's return to hosting int'l soccer
Several UEFA member nations refuse to play in Israel despite the end of fighting and efforts to restore normal sporting events.
'Sport, music, and urban energy,' annual Tel Aviv Night Run to take place on October 29
The 15km course of the illuminated sporting event will extend to Hostages Square to “symbolize a collective call to bring everyone home."
Maccabi Tel Aviv clips Real Madrid, Holon wins in France
Maccabi Tel Aviv beat Real Madrid 92-91 in the Euroleague, with Tamir Blatt hitting the game-winning 3-pointer and Lonnie Walker scoring 27 points for their second win of the season.
Israeli basketball stars shine on NBA opening night: Avdija leads Portland, Saraf starts
Israeli basketball talent shone on NBA opening night as Deni Avdija led Portland and Ben Saraf debuted as Brooklyn’s youngest starter, marking a historic moment for Israeli hoops.
IOC freezes Indonesia’s Olympic ambitions after ban on Israeli gymnasts
"Israeli athletes will continue to stand proudly on the world’s biggest stages," said the president of Israel's Olympic committee in response to the IOC's decision.
IOC wants no sports events in Indonesia after Israeli athletes' visa ban
Israeli athletes were barred from attending a gymnastics world championship in Indonesia, against the advice of the International Olympic Committee.
European basketball set to return to Israel in December
Two years after being forced to relocate games abroad, Israeli clubs will be able to host at home following the ceasefire and new security guarantees.
