Category : Jpost - Israeli Sport

A closing communique to the people’s coach - comment

The Sports Rabbi reflects on his decades of following the career of Oded Katash upon his departure from Hapoel Jerusalem to Greece.

Maccabi Tel Aviv dealt tough home blow

Olympiacos rallies for Euroleague overtime conquest of yellow-and-blue ahead of Baskonia visit.

Flash grenade placed outside Israeli soccer player's parents' house

Atzili is currently in the process of finalizing his signing with Maccabi Haifa FC, after he left Maccabi TLV last year for the Cypriot Apoel Nikosia following statutory rape allegations.

Doha Masters: Judoka Sagi Muki wins bronze medal in Qatar

Israeli Judo champion defeats South Korean Judoka Lee Seung-su in a waza-ari at the Doha Masters competition in Qatar.

Olympiacos icon molds young Greek players

With his EuroHoops Academy in full swing, Papaloukas reflects on career and season with Mac TA.

Hapoel Haifa mounts comeback in Jerusalem

Beitar can’t hold on to two-goal lead, settles for draw • First-place Maccabi Haifa edges Hadera.

Deni Avdija, Wizards fall to 0-4 with loss to Bulls

Avdija maintains NBA comfort level with nine points and stellar three-point shooting in fourth game.

Ethiopian-Israel golfer Iso wins Israel Masters

Long-time Caesarea staff member captures impressive title in first-ever competitive tournament.

Maccabi dominates Hapoel in Tel Aviv derby

Stoppage-time tally boosts Ashdod over Beitar • Leader Maccabi Haifa, Beersheba both triumph.

Maccabi Tel Aviv edges Holon for cup title

Yellow-and-blue led by healthy Casspi • Euroleague rhythm returning as Zenit St. Petersburg comes to town.

Avdija nets 5 points in 2nd game

Israeli rookie still hasn’t missed an NBA shot, but his Washington Wizards falls to 0-2 with defeat by Magic.

Avdija’s hoops evolution through the years - Commentary

As Israeli teenage star begins life as Washington Wizards rookie, Sports Rabbi reflects on relationship.

Willi to stay on as National Team coach

Maccabi Haifa edges Petah Tikva • Beitar Jerusalem holds Maccabi Tel Aviv to goalless draw

Midwest Queen's Gambit: 200 chess players compete in solidarity with Israel

Inspired by the Netflix adaptation to the 1983 novel The Queen’s Gambit by Walter Tevis, the Saturday evening match is supported by chess expert Bruce Pandolfini, who consults the show.

'A historic and exciting day for Beitar Jerusalem'

If all goes well, Beitar – which has been struggling financially and on the field in recent years – can now return to its glory days.