Sports

The hottest running brand in the world opens a new chapter in Israel - and it’s just the beginning

Swiss brand On, the premium sports label that has taken the world by storm, announces a new strategic partnership in Israel - and signals the launch of its first flagship store in the country.

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No need for a marathon.

Two quick tweaks can supercharge the health payoff of your walks

Researchers recommend adding 30-second bursts of faster pace and swinging arms to chest height to boost cardiovascular benefits and calorie burn.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Iranian players gesture from the bench during the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Group A match between South Korea and Iran at Robina Stadium on the Gold Coast, Australia, March 2, 2026.

Iranian women's soccer players 'were misled,' in Australia, Pezeshkian says in video address

Australia granted humanitarian visas to six players and one support staff member from the Iranian squad in early March after they sought asylum over fears of possible persecution upon returning home.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
"Popularity does not belong only to the biggest fields, the richest leagues, or the most familiar rules."

The sports that look unusual until the crowd arrives

Some sports feel niche until you look closely. Darts, snooker, kabaddi, and others attract huge audiences because they reward tension and ritual.

|ByHANNAH SCHWARTZ

Texas Tech women's basketball team scores tallest woman in college basketball history for team

The Texas Tech athletic department didn't make the news official, but it did post a photo on its website of Stephanie Okechukwu, a 7-footer from Nigeria, palming a basketball in each hand.

JANUARY 2, 2026ByREUTERS
THE TEXAS Tech Lady Raiders bench celebrates after a play against the Oklahoma State Cowgirls during the second half at T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, March 7, 2025.

Surging Maccabi Tel Aviv continues Euroleague push

In Israeli League play, Hapoel Tel Aviv blasted Hapoel Holon 114-60 as the Reds came out flying and were a team on a mission as seven players scored in double digits to sew up the blowout victory.

DECEMBER 28, 2025ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
MACCABI TEL AVIV’s Lonnie Walker rises for two of his game-high 20 points in the yellow-and-blue’s 112-87 Euroleague victory over host Partizan Belgrade.

From Toronto to Tel Aviv: Tyler Ennis is thriving in Hapoel - interview

The 31-year-old former Laker began his career in Canada before playing for the NBA and eventually joining Hapoel Tel Aviv to play in both the Euroleague and the domestic Israeli league.

DECEMBER 26, 2025ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
HAPOEL TEL AVIV guard Tyler Ennis, a Canadian international and former NBA player, has been a key contributor to the Reds’ strong start to the season.

Media legend Avi Meller’s death dims lights of Israel’s sporting arenas

Avi’s on-screen eloquence, even in Hebrew, was clearly shaped by his affinity for British commentators and broadcasters, and Israeli sports viewers highly appreciated it.

DECEMBER 25, 2025ByORI LEWIS
THE WRITER (right) sharing a drink and a smile with Avi Meller in the UK ambassador’s residence in Ramat Gan in 2012 at an event to promote the London Olympics.

Hapoel Tel Aviv stays atop Euroleague with road conquest of Bayern Munich

Hapoel Tel Aviv defeated Bayern Munich by ten points in the match, improving the Reds’ first-place record to 13-5 on the season.

DECEMBER 24, 2025ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
ELIJAH BRYANT shoots over a Bayern Munich defender during the Reds’ 82-72 road victory to improve their first-place Euroleague record to 13-5.

Beitar’s late goal shocks Maccabi Haifa at Sammy Ofer Stadium

Combined with Beersheba’s loss, Jerusalem tightens title race • Maccabi Tel Aviv draws Netanya

DECEMBER 24, 2025ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
BEITAR JERUSALEM’S Ziv Ben Shimol celebrates with coach Barak Itzhaki after he scored the game-winning goal in the 2-1 road victory over Maccabi Haifa.

Israeli sports icon Avi Meller passes away at 72 after battle with cancer

One of the most veteran and recognizable broadcasters and soccer commentators in the country, Meller was regarded as one of Israel’s leading experts on world soccer.

DECEMBER 23, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF
The late Avi Meller was one of the most recognizable and beloved voices in Israeli sports broadcasting, whose passion for soccer and distinctive commentary accompanied generations of fans over decades.

High Court rules Hapoel Tel Aviv fans can wear anti-police shirts to soccer matches

The court's ruling came after hearing a petition by Hapoel Tel Aviv fans, who will be allowed to arrive at games wearing shirts bearing anti-police illustrations as soon as Saturday.

DECEMBER 20, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Police stand guard after the Israeli Premier League match between Hapoel Tel Aviv and Maccabi Tel Aviv was canceled at Bloomfield Stadium in Tel Aviv, on October 19, 2025.

Maccabi Tel Aviv center Roman Sorkin continues to climb the ladder of success

The Maccabi Tel Aviv big man does it all. From scoring, dunking, blocking, and rebounding, the Minsk, Belarus-born Sorkin has continued to carve out a rise to the top.

DECEMBER 19, 2025ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
ROMAN SORKIN has continued his rise as an anchor of Maccabi Tel Aviv, scoring 26 points this week during the club’s victorious, long-awaited Euroleague homecoming.

NFL's Puka Nacua apologizes after performing antisemitic dance on stream, claims ignorance

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua appeared on Jewish internet personality Adin Ross' livestream, in which Ross had Nacua promise to perform the dance as his next touchdown celebration.

DECEMBER 19, 2025ByTZVI JASPER
PUKA NACUA #12 of the Los Angeles Rams during warm up before the NFL 2025 game against the Detroit Lions at SoFi Stadium on December 14, 2025 in Inglewood, California.