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On the 54th anniversary, Israel honors those murdered in the 1972 Olympics

At an annual memorial ceremony in Tel Aviv, Israeli sports leaders, government officials, athletes and family members honored members of Israel’s 1972 Olympic delegation murdered in Munich.

THE MEMORIAL to the 11 Israeli athletes and officials murdered during the 1972 Munich Olympics, remembered annually in Tel Aviv, with Yael Arad at the podium.
MACCABI TEL AVIV'S Ester Sokler celebrates after scoring the second of his two goals in the yellow-and-blue’s 4-1 away Premier League victory over Hapoel Beersheba at Turner Stadium

Maccabi Tel Aviv crushes Hapoel Beersheba 4-1 as derby looms large

Shalev Biton, Israeli athlete and amputee who lost his left leg in May 2021 while serving in the IDF’s Nahal Brigade during Operation Guardian of the Walls.

Adidas apologizes for campaign featuring disabled IDF soldier following calls to boycott

Kraft Stadium in Jerusalem, seen from above.

From Jerusalem to LA28: American Football is flourishing in Israel at the Kraft Stadium


Maccabiah milestone: Taiwan’s official 2026 delegation embodies growing ties with Israel - opinion

Taiwan and Israel are separated by thousands of kilometers, yet our societies recognize something in each other. Both are energetic democracies with innovative economies.

Jewish Taiwan Cultural Association (JTCA).

Abu Farchi leads Maccabi Tel Aviv into Europa League qualifying

The yellow-and-blue have featured in the Europa League in each of the past two seasons and will look to make it three years in a row in the continent’s second-tier competition.

SAYED ABU FARCHI celebrates after scoring the second of his two goals in Maccabi Tel Aviv’s 3-1 Super Cup victory over Hapoel Beersheba as the 20-year-old striker looks to build on his breakout season.

Former English soccer player, manager Kevin Keegan dies at 75

"It is with immense sadness that we announce that Kevin Keegan has passed away at the age of 75," Keegan's family said in a statement.

Kevin Keegan pictured on 1/8/08

A robbed generation: The forgotten Jewish history that helped build European football - opinion

Long before the extermination camps reached their full horror, the Nazis had already begun erasing Jews from the world of sport.

Maccabi Tel Aviv.

Israel's Yarden Garzon: ‘I’ll make it to the WNBA, I’m sure!’

After starring in high school and local youth leagues in Israel, women's basketball player Yarden Garzon was recruited by colleges in the United States and chose to attend Indiana.

Israeli guard Yarden Garzon is set to begin the next chapter of her career in Spain after starring for four seasons in the NCAA and pursuing her dream of reaching the WNBA.

Over 500 Peruvian babies named after Norwegian soccer star Haaland after legendary World Cup run

Haaland quickly became an internet sensation due to both his larger-than-life personality and size, with many online joking that the Norwegian team had secured an actual Viking for their team.

Erling Haaland of Norway in action during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round Of 16 match between Brazil and Norway at New York New Jersey Stadium on July 5, 2026 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

Argentina stuns England with dramatic late comeback to reach World Cup final

The reigning World Cup champions, Argentina, meet Spain on Sunday in East Rutherford, NJ, with a chance to claim a fourth title.

occer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Semi Final - England v Argentina - Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. - July 15, 2026 England's Ezri Konsa looks dejected after the match as England are eliminated from the World Cup.

Israeli guard Yam Madar signs three-year deal with Maccabi Tel Aviv after leaving rival Hapoel

The 25-year-old point guard (1.90m), who grew up supporting Maccabi, joins the Israeli League and State Cup champion under head coach Oded Katash.

Yam Madar in Maccabi Tel Aviv uniform.

Cuban delegation to Maccabiah Games overcomes significant hurdles to reach Israel

"If you can see people, for example, with kippah on the street, with tefillin or tallit, it’s like to be inside of the synagogue, a big synagogue. It’s amazing to be here.”

Gymnasts compete during the Israeli Gymnastics Championships and the Maccabiah Gymnastics Championships at Pais Arena in Jerusalem, July 10, 2026.

Captain Belaga focused on leading Israel’s basketball U20s at Euros - interview

Alongside Belaga, the U20 team features other talented players, such as Oren Sahar and Yaron Goldman.

ISRAEL UNDER-20 men’s captain Rani Belaga is determined to lead the blue-and-white as they pursue the European Championship title in Ljubljana, Slovenia.