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Israeli women stun France to reach U20 European quarterfinals

After a winless group stage, few predicted such a turnaround – but led by a 32-point performance from Gal Raviv, the Israeli team rose in unforgettable fashion in Senhora da Hora, Portugal.

|ByJERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF
ISRAEL CELEBRATES after beating France 81-74 yesterday at the Under-20 European Championship in Senhora da Hora, Portugal, led by 32 points from Gal Raviv.
ELAD MADMON (center) played hero once again with a late tally to give Maccabi Tel Aviv a 2-1 victory over Hamrun Spartans in the first leg of their Europa League duel.

Madmon magic lifts Maccabi Tel Aviv in Malta

"Nothing was as we expected, and after we conceded the goal, we started playing. That’s the message we’re leaving with: to know how to keep going," said Coach Zarko Lazetic.

|ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
Jeff Dowtin Jr. seen here during his stint last season with the NBA’s Philadelphia 76ers – joins Maccabi Tel Aviv on a three-year deal as part of the club’s revamped backcourt ahead of the upcoming Euroleague campaign.

Maccabi Tel Aviv signs 28-year-old NBA vet Jeff Dowtin Jr., continues major retool

The move comes after weeks of negotiations and completes another major piece in the Israeli powerhouse’s backcourt rebuild plagued with ex-NBA's starts.

|ByJERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF
Football - World Cup - UEFA Qualifiers - Group F - Israel v Faroe Islands - Netanya Stadium, Netanya, Israel - November 15, 2021 Israel's Shon Weissman celebrates scoring their second goal.

German club cancels Israeli soccer player Shon Weissman's move amid fan backlash

Weissman called for the Gaza Strip to be "wiped out," along with other comments made in now-deleted posts across social media platforms.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Morocco’s field of opportunities ahead of the 2030 World Cup - opinion

Morocco's consistent policy views sports as a key driver of social, economic, and educational development.

AUGUST 5, 2025ByEINAT LEVI
FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 - Quarter Final - Morocco v Portugal - Al Thumama Stadium, Doha, Qatar - December 10, 2022 Portugal's Bruno Fernandes shoots at goal.

Split results for Israeli soccer clubs in Europe

Beitar Jerusalem eased past Sutjeska 5-2 (7-3 on aggregate) to cruise into the third round of UEFA Conference League qualifying.

AUGUST 3, 2025ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
BEITAR JERUSALEM players celebrate after their come-from-behind 5-2 conquest of Sutjeska in the second leg of their Conference League duel, a result that propelled the yellow-and-black to a 7-3 aggregate victory and a place in the next round.

Watch out: Online sportsbook pitfalls you shouldn’t ignore

Online sports betting is booming, but beware of hidden sportsbook pitfalls - from voided bets to data risks and addictive design traps.

AUGUST 3, 2025ByISAAC KAPLAN
A computer screen with an online sports book

Mac TA ousted from Champions League after ’keeper crisis'

Injuries and red card doom yellow-and-blue in Cyprus • Toto Cup highlights resilience and rising stars across Israel

JULY 31, 2025ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
DOR PERETZ (in yellow) and Maccabi Tel Aviv were eliminated from the Champions League by Cypriot side Pafos after a 1-0 second-leg defeat this week on an early red card.

Special Olympics Young Athletes: The inspiring program in Israel for children with disabilities

Beyond the impact on children, the program also positively affects families and the broader environment.

JULY 31, 2025BySARA SIOUNI
YEDIDYA GROSS, age 4, takes part in a Special Olympics Young Athletes session – building strength, confidence, and joy through inclusive play.

Finals remain elusive for Israeli swimmers at Worlds

Anastasia Gorbenko and Alexei Glivinskiy advanced to semifinals while other members of Israel's swim team received varying results at the World Swimming Championships in Singapore.

JULY 30, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF
ISRAELI SWIMMER Anastasia Gorbenko advanced to another final at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore, in the 50-meter backstroke, but ultimately finished in 10th place overall to miss out on qualifying for the final race.

The tennis player admitted she had never been on a date

Canadian tennis player Leylah Fernandez made a surprising confession and turned to her followers with a request to "apply" for a date with her.

JULY 28, 2025ByWALLA! SPORTS
Leylah Fernandez

Israeli swimming champion takes 7th at world championships in Singapore

Gorbenko, who reached the final with the fourth-fastest semifinal time, clocked 2:10.26 in the final but faded over the last 100 meters.

JULY 28, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF
ISRAELI SWIMMER Anastasia Gorbenko was a podium contender in the 200-meter individual medley at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore, but ultimately finished in seventh place.

Up-and-coming David Musis stands tall for Israel’s U18 national team in Belgrade

“I may be young, but I will have to give everything I’ve got to get minutes on the court, battle for my place, and hope to succeed in doing so," said Musis.

JULY 28, 2025ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
ISRAEL UNDER-18 center David Musis hopes to showcase his athleticism and potential on the international stage at the ongoing European Championship.

Global fintech company Airwallex and football club Arsenal sign multi-year partnership agreement

Airwallex strengthens its presence at the top of global sports, adding to an existing agreement with McLaren racing, which competes in Formula 1.

JULY 28, 2025ByLIOR NOVIK/MAARIV
Collaboration between Airwallex and Arsenal

Beitar Jerusalem wins, Maccabi Haifa draws, Hapoel Beersheba falls in Conference League legs

The weekend ended in one win, one loss, and one draw for the Jewish state.

JULY 27, 2025ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
YARDEN SHUA celebrates after scoring Beitar Jerusalem’s first goal in its 2-1 victory over Montenegrin side Sutjeska in the first leg of their Conference League second-round qualifying duel.