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Miracle in Sinaia: Israeli underdogs break Soviet chess dominance in 1965

BY ITAY GODER — Sun, 05 Apr 2026 11:43:15 GMT

In 1965, a group of Israeli amateurs shocked the Soviet chess elite, securing a moral victory in the Cold War arena. The "Miracle in Sinaia" remains a powerful symbol of Israeli resilience.

Why Israeli goalkeeper Daniel Peretz is making headlines in Britain

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Sun, 05 Apr 2026 11:40:28 GMT

Peretz emerged as one of the more talked-about figures in British football coverage after helping Southampton beat Arsenal for the British FA Cup.

Between war and wins: Maccabi Tel Aviv’s Euroleague playoff push fueled by resilience - interview

BY JOSHUA HALICKMAN — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 22:54:55 GMT

Recently, Maccabi General Manager Claudio Coldebella spoke with Giuseppe Nigro of La Gazzetta dello Sport in Italy, sharing some of the successes he has experienced this season.

Star-Spangled exodus: How MLS became a Mecca for Israeli soccer stars

BY ITAY GODER — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 22:42:57 GMT

The era of the “Yored” is dead; the era of the “Ambassador” has arrived. And this season is the final proof that Israeli soccer has found itself a new home.

Maccabi Tel Aviv keeps Play-In hopes alive

BY JOSHUA HALICKMAN — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 23:05:16 GMT

With five games left in the Euroleague, the yellow-and-blue are within striking distance but need all hands on deck.

Desert diamond: Or Divan and the new dawn of Israeli women’s soccer

BY ITAY GODER — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:10:08 GMT

Divan is a rare talent in the local landscape, her superb aerial game making her a constant threat on high balls, completing the profile of a truly modern and well-rounded player.

Israeli national soccer team draws at Georgia in friendly

BY JOSHUA HALICKMAN — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 00:15:17 GMT

Ahead of the Nations League matches coming up in the fall, Israel played Georgia to a 2-2 draw in friendly action over the weekend at Mikheil Meskhi Stadium in Tbilisi.

Tony Blair rejects Gaza genocide charge, says Western leaders are failing to stop antisemitism

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Sun, 29 Mar 2026 22:53:00 GMT

Tony Blair rejected claims that Israel’s war in Gaza amounts to genocide, warning that Western leaders are failing to confront the political climate fueling rising antisemitism.

Maccabi Tel Aviv keeps Euroleague Playoff hopes alive with win over Fenerbahce

BY JOSHUA HALICKMAN — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 04:43:44 GMT

It was yet another game that demonstrated yet again how critical the club’s Israeli contingent is, as Roman Sorkin and Tamir Blatt both starred for Oded Katash’s squad.

Prince of Tbilisi: Teen Izhak Ashpiz’s impressively stoic rise to Israeli judo royalty

BY ITAY GODER — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 22:44:13 GMT

Winning gold here as an outsider is akin to winning a high-stakes poker game in a room full of professionals who own the house. Ashpiz didn’t just win; he dictated the terms of the engagement.

Getting back to the games while under fire

BY JOSHUA HALICKMAN — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 22:40:23 GMT

Israeli sports leagues prepare to resume under strict safety guidelines, with empty stadiums and arenas.

Both Tel Aviv clubs stay in Euroleague hunt: Hapoel dominates, Maccabi rallies

BY JOSHUA HALICKMAN — Sun, 22 Mar 2026 23:41:54 GMT

Hapoel Tel Aviv crushed Bologna 109-91 as five players scored in double digits to help the Reds cruise to a decisive win.

Hapoel Tel Aviv downs Paris; Jerusalem eliminated by Turk Telekom

BY JOSHUA HALICKMAN — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 22:58:50 GMT

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’

BY ITAY GODER — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 15:53:43 GMT

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

BY ITAY GODER — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 18:58:31 GMT

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.

Jerusalem eyes EuroCup semis as ‘Triple J’ finds his groove

BY JOSHUA HALICKMAN — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 05:46:24 GMT

Josiah-Jordan James has emerged as a key contributor for Hapoel Jerusalem as the Reds chase a EuroCup semifinal berth from their temporary home in Belgrade.

Blue-and-white in Brooklyn: Avdija, Saraf shine during historic night for Israeli hoops

BY JERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 15:36:29 GMT

Thousands of Israeli and Jewish fans packed the arena in Brooklyn, turning it into a sea of blue and white, as three Israelis shared the same NBA court for the very first time.

Hapoel Tel Aviv back on track in Euroleague return; Maccabi falls

BY JOSHUA HALICKMAN — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 05:32:29 GMT

Hapoel Tel Aviv downed Barcelona 80-75 as Dan Oturu and Elijah Bryant paced the Reds to their first road win after a three-game losing streak away from home.

The road warriors of Israeli beach volleyball: Elazar, Cuzmiciov, and the calculus of resilience

BY ITAY GODER — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 02:11:01 GMT

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

BY JOSHUA HALICKMAN — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 02:03:05 GMT

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.

Raber ready to lead Israeli women hoopsters in key World Cup qualifiers - interview

BY JOSHUA HALICKMAN — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 17:21:10 GMT

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

BY SARA SIOUNI — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 16:56:31 GMT

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.

Nomads again: Barda’s Ironi Kiryat Shmona scrambles for season restart

BY JOSHUA HALICKMAN — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 05:30:42 GMT

Kiryat Shmona, which sits on the northern border just a stone’s throw from Lebanon, has suffered from almost nonstop rocket and drone attacks, forcing many of its residents to evacuate the city.

Israel closes out WBC campaign with statement victory over Netherlands

BY DANNY GROSSMAN — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 05:19:21 GMT

With the victory, Israel improved its record to a very respectable 2–2 and took sole possession ahead of the Dutch of third place in Pool D.

Omri Airlines: The meteoric rise of Israeli midfielder Gandelman with Italy’s Lecce

BY ITAY GODER — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 01:43:24 GMT

Gandelman has transformed into the “new face” of US Lecce in just a few short weeks, a player in the right place at the right time to secure a vital 2-1 victory.

Israel blanks Nicaragua behind dominant pitching for key World Baseball Classic win

BY DANNY GROSSMAN — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 22:01:56 GMT

Dean Kremer took charge on the mound, while Noah Mendlinger powered the offense in Israel’s 5-0 victory over Nicaragua in a World Baseball Classic result that clinched Israel's 2029 WBC position.

Luka Gadrani anchors Beitar Jerusalem’s defense as championship race heats up

BY JOSHUA HALICKMAN — Sun, 08 Mar 2026 17:14:30 GMT

Gadrani, who joined the club at the end of September from Kairat Almaty, has been one of the standouts as the Georgian national team defender provides a cool, calm, and collected presence.

The skirt, the snow, and the spirit: Sheina Vaspi’s uphill race to Paralympics

BY ITAY GODER — Sun, 08 Mar 2026 16:44:45 GMT

As she navigates the Italian Alps, Sheina is carrying more than just her equipment: She is carrying a nation in the throes of a historic conflict.

Maccabi Haifa goalkeeper Yermakov’s resolve in uncertain times

BY JOSHUA HALICKMAN — Thu, 05 Mar 2026 22:01:16 GMT

Some foreign players have left Israel and plan to return once the situation calms down. Some, like Georgiy Yermakov, have stayed.

Israel basketball national team beats Cyprus, qualifies for next round of World Cup qualifiers

BY JOSHUA HALICKMAN — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 03:11:42 GMT

With the 83-54 victory on Sunday night, Israel punched its ticket to the second stage of qualifying and is now 2-2 and in third place in Group E.