Hapoel Beersheba

Down the yellow-and-black road: Beitar Jerusalem’s title dream takes shape

Beitar, for the first time in what seemed to be eons, was atop the table with the season having just completed Matchday 19, as it took over sole possession of first place.

JANUARY 23, 2026|ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN

BEITAR JERUSALEM coach Barak Itzhaki has quietly guided the yellow-and-black from early-season promise to an unlikely place atop the Israel Premier League table at midseason.

HAPOEL TEL AVIV’S Liran Rotman assisted on the winning goal and made up for his penalty miss in last week’s derby as the Reds beat Hapoel Beersheba 2-1 at Bloomfield.

Beitar Jerusalem moves into top spot

Hapoel Beersheba falls late to Hapoel Tel Aviv • Maccabi Haifa dominates Maccabi Tel Aviv

JANUARY 20, 2026|ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN

MACCABI TEL AVIV teammates Roman Sorkin (left) and Oshae Brissett celebrate after a basket during their team’s 95-84 win over Hapoel Jerusalem over the weekend.

Maccabi Tel Aviv defeats Hapoel Jerusalem

Hapoel Tel Aviv handles Ramat Gan • Beersheba beats Galil Elyon • Herliya downs Ness Ziona

JANUARY 12, 2026|ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN

BEITAR JERUSALEM players celebrate with Timoti Muzie (center) after his 33rd-minute tally provided all the scoring in Beitar’s 1-0 win over Maccabi Bnei Reineh.

Beitar Jerusalem grabs share of first place in win against Maccabi Bnei Reineh

Beersheba still tops table on goal difference • Macaabi Tel Aviv edges Sakhnin • Hapoel Haifa, Hapoel TA draw

JANUARY 11, 2026|ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN

Yellow-and-blue extends lead atop league

Mac TA crushes Beersheba • Netanya climbs up with victory over Sakhnin • Beitar beats Hadera

DECEMBER 28, 2018ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN

BEITAR JERUSALEM players celebrate their team’s second goal in a 3-0 surprise road victory over Hapoel Hadera last night in Premier League action

Youth movement a focus for Israeli hoops

Experts weighed in as blue-and-white continues World Cup qualifying with tests vs Serbia and Georgia

NOVEMBER 29, 2018ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN

WHILE OPERATING behind the scenes, Oleh Jake Rauchbach has helped improve the mindset of Israeli basketball players in myriad ways

Israeli Premier League promises interesting season

On August 25, 14 teams will begin their quest to become champions of Israel’s top football league, the 'Ligat Winner.'

AUGUST 26, 2018ByLEO GIOSUÈ

HAPOEL BEERSHEBA rallied from an early two-goal deficit to earn a 2-2 first-leg draw with APOLE Nicosia on Thursday night in Europa League qualification.

Beersheba could face repeat match against Dinamo Zagreb

If the Reds overcome APOEL Nicosia in the third round of Europa League qualification, they will face the loser between Dinamo and Astana.

AUGUST 7, 2018ByJERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF

Hapoel Beersheba coach Barak Bachar, 7 August 2018.

Anestis, Beersheba blown out by Zagreb in 1st leg

Anestis was at fault on almost every one of Beersheba’s conceded goals vs Zagreb, which reduced the energies of all his teammates, who followed on the weak effort of their ’keeper.

JULY 26, 2018ByJERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF

GREEK GOALKEEPER Giannis Anestis was essentially a sieve on Tuesday night in his Hapoel Beersheba debut, as the Israeli champion lost 5-0 to Dinamo Zagreb in the first leg of their Champions League qualifier.

Spanish soccer giants Atlético Madrid to open academy in Beersheba

Atlético Madrid CEO Miguel Ángel Gil spoke of the importance of the academy as a center of tolerance through sport.

JULY 8, 2018ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Atletico Madrid's Gabi and Fernando Torres lift the trophy as they celebrate winning the Europa League

Barda returns in emotional Beersheba finale; TA’s Cruyff bids farewell

The 36-year-old was told by doctors that he wouldn’t be able to resume his career at full pace, but was given special permission to play for a few minutes on Monday.

MAY 23, 2018ByALLON SINAI