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Curse is broken: Hapoel Tel Aviv’s night to remember after derby drought - comment

Over the course of these 30 contests that were sandwiched between wins, Maccabi won 25 times and drew five games as it scored 56 goals and conceded only 10.

The scene at Bloomfield Stadium was bedlam as Hapoel Tel Aviv players and fans celebrated together after the Reds earned their first derby victory over arch-rival Maccabi since 2014.
MACCABI TEL AVIV'S Will Rayman (11) has earned an increasingly important role with the club and he was instrumental in the yellow-and-blue's 75-71 Euroleague victory over Panathinaikos.

Everyone loves Rayman after Maccabi Tel Aviv's Euroleague triumph

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman announces a zero-carbon city called "The Line" to be built at NEOM in northwestern Saudi Arabia, January 10, 2021.

Saudi Arabia postpones 2029 Asian Winter Games at NEOM after repeated delays

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#JewGoal phrase migrated from FIFA to real football commentary, normalizes antisemitism - study

"Our study shows that what might appear as harmless banter is, in fact, a vehicle for normalising antisemitism," said Dr Itoiz Rodrigo-Jusué.

; View of the game ball before a round of 16 match of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup at Bank of America Stadium

“Israel is an explosive force”: How Gold’s Gym plans to redefine the local fitness culture

Kevin Christy, VP of Gold’s Gym Global, discusses choosing Israel, local fitness trends, blending innovation with heritage, and the vision for the world’s largest gym chain.

Kevin Christy, Vice President of Gold’s Gym Global.

Tennis player Aryna Sabalenka says women facing transgender athletes 'not fair'

"The woman has been working her whole life to reach her limit, and then she has to face a man who is biologically much stronger. I don't agree with this kind of stuff in sport," Sabalenka said.

Tennis - WTA Finals - Riyadh - King Saud University Indoor Arena, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - November 8, 2025 Belarus' Aryna Sabalenka reacts during her final match against Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina

Hapoel Beersheba maintains lead atop table

Beitar Jerusalem finishes first round of games in 2nd place • Hapoel Tel Aviv, Maccabi Haifa win

IGOR ZLATANOVIC scored the lone goal for first-place Hapoel Beersheba in its 1-0 Premier League victory over Maccabi Tel Aviv at Turner Stadium.

Israeli star Yam Madar shines as Hapoel Tel Aviv wins in Israeli basketball action

Hapoel Tel Aviv rides Madar’s return • Walker, Maccabi TA cruise • Jerusalem escapes Kiryat Ata

 LONNIE WALKER continued to have the hot hand for Maccabi Tel Aviv, scoring 24 of his 27 points in the first half of the 104-73 rout of Maccabi Rishon Lezion.

Three-for-three: Maccabi, Hapoel storm to European victories before returning home

“I’m very happy, and getting the team to win is most important. Our record doesn’t show it, but we will climb the ladder. We have so much talent to show,” Walker, the game's MVP, said.

 LONNIE WALKER scored a game-high 23 points to lead Maccabi Tel Aviv to a 83-65 upset victory of Zalgiris to improve its Euroleague record to 4-10.

Eighteen arrested for injuring dozens with smoke bombs, fireworks at Tel Aviv derby

The arrests followed a weeks-long undercover investigation that gathered evidence of a coordinated plan by organized groups of fans, according to police.

Hapoel Tel Aviv's fans' flares at Bloomfield Stadium.

Trump backs Roger Clemens for Baseball Hall of Fame, bashing 'erroneous' drug accusations

"The only reason he is not (in the Hall of Fame) is because of rumors and innuendo, which were not proven," Trump wrote on Truth Social.

Houston Astros former pitcher Roger Clemens tosses a ball before the game between the Astros and the Tampa Bay Rays at Minute Maid Park, August 2, 2025.

Mexico to kick off 2026 World Cup against South Africa

South Africa are appearing for the first time since 2010, when they drew with Mexico in the opening match but failed to reach the knockout stage.

 FIFA World Cup 2026 - FIFA World Cup 2026 Draw - John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington, D.C., U.S. - December 5, 2025 Musicians Robbie Williams and Nicole Scherzinger perform during the FIFA World Cup 2026 draw

Manischewitz holding competition for its next matzah-box cover athlete

Manischewitz is holding a competition they are calling the quest for the “L’Cheisman” trophy, to find the next student athlete to feature on their matzah-box covers.

The winners of the search for America's "best Jewish college athlete" will be announced in March 2026