Sports
Israel beats Albania in tense soccer friendly after booing of Hatikvah
“Throughout the three years of the war, I’ve become used to boos," said midfielder Eliel Peretz. "It’s unpleasant and disrespectful. But in the end, we’re professionals."
Maccabi Tel Aviv, Holon set up semifinal duel
Wingate, Israel Basketball League chair talks Israeli athletes' challenges overseas
Mac TA, Holon notch opening playoffs wins
Hapoel Tel Aviv downs Paris; Jerusalem eliminated by Turk Telekom
The win moved Hapoel’s record to 19-11 as it remained in fifth place ahead of a duel with Bologna late Thursday night back in Sofia.
From Bayern’s bench to Southampton’s savior: Daniel Peretz and the rise of the ‘Iron Dome’
Daniel Peretz was the “Golden Boy” of Israeli soccer, a player who had famously stared down German strikers at the U-21 Euros and won.
Blueprint under fire: David Pisonero’s bid to rebuild Israeli handball from ground up
David Pisonero is 4,200 kilometers away from his home in Valladolid, Spain, but his mind is occupied by a singular, complex mission: leading the Israeli National Handball team.
How sports betting is growing all over the world
The road warriors of Israeli beach volleyball: Elazar, Cuzmiciov, and the calculus of resilience
Modern beach volleyball is a game of brutal physical metrics and psychological endurance in which a two-centimeter error can result in a lost set and where the wind is a third player on the court.
Israeli women's basketball team secures top spot, beats Luxembourg
So far this window, the blue-and-white has defeated Bosnia 94-71 and now with the victory over Luxembourg, Israel will have a chance to go a perfect 6-0 in the first stage of qualifying.
Yeshiva University fans gear up for Sweet Sixteen run, Shabbat in Atlanta
Yeshiva University’s men’s basketball team will be playing in the Sweet Sixteen round of March Madness, a first in the program's history.
Iran World Cup withdrawal threat leaves FIFA pondering options
Only a few hours before the withdrawal statement, FIFA chief Gianni Infantino trumpeted an assurance from Trump that Iran was "welcome to compete in the tournament in the United States."
Raber ready to lead Israeli women hoopsters in key World Cup qualifiers - interview
The veteran 29-year-old forward, who currently plays her club basketball in Greece with Olympiacos, spoke about national team pride, her international career and the future of women’s basketball.
Capital gears up for 15th Jerusalem Marathon amid uncertainty
Amid the ongoing war between Israel and Iran and heightened security concerns across the country, Israeli authorities have temporarily restricted public gatherings and large events in many areas.
