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Blue-and-white shuffles things up for Albania clash

Israel’s visit to Albania will likely go a long way to determining which team finishes in third place, assuming powerhouses Italy and Spain claim the top two spots as expected.

Hapoel Jerusalem visits Holon in battle between in-form sides

The atmosphere during their clashes never disappoints, but many of their recent affairs have been one-sided, with Jerusalem winning the last five meetings.

By ALLON SINAI
Beitar back on track with Ra’anana conquest

Beitar had won just two of its first eight league matches, losing only once but registering five draws.

By ALLON SINAI
Beitar’s Ben-Shimon next on the hot seat

Beitar has won just two of eight league matches so far this season, losing just once but registering five draws.

By ALLON SINAI
Yellow-and-blue’s scoring woes continue in draw with Alkmaar

Maccabi visits Zenit in Russia in three weeks and completes its group games when it welcomes Dundalk on December 8.

By ALLON SINAI
Israeli Basketball: Maccabi Tel Aviv comes crashing back to Earth

Maccabi Tel Aviv knew it would be facing a much tougher test against the Spanish powerhouse and trailed by as many as 20 points before making the final score-line slightly more respectable.

By ALLON SINAI
Basketball: Hapoel Jerusalem tops Kuban, remains unbeaten in Eurocup

After defeating both Valencia and Olimpija Ljubljana on the road, Hapoel hosted its first Eurocup game of the season on Wednesday.

By ALLON SINAI
UEFA Soccer Preview: No wiggle room for Maccabi Tel Aviv, Hapoel Beersheba

Both Israeli clubs remain in contention for a place in the top two and progress to the round of 32, but can scarcely afford any more slip-ups.

By ALLON SINAI
Sinai says: Oliel’s rapid rise sparks excitement over Israel’s tennis future

Israel’s Davis Cup team had already secured a victory over Sweden and another year in Group I by taking an unassailable 3-0 lead on Saturday.

By ALLON SINAI
Surging Hapoel Jerusalem hosts Kuban in Eurocup

“We have a big game coming up on Wednesday, but we arrive with two victories on the road and have two days to recover so that is good for us.”

By ALLON SINAI
Barcelona visits Tel Aviv for Euroleague test

Maccabi looks to make it three straight continental conquests, keep Hadar perfect as coach.

By ALLON SINAI
Israeli coach threatened ahead of Egypt soccer match

The group has reportedly threatened to harass and heckle Grant from the moment he arrives until the moment he leaves the Egypt.

By ASHER WEBER
A Chicago memory for a lifetime

Win or lose, we are basking in the glory and savoring the knowledge that if you wait long enough, and pray hard enough, your prayers can and will be answered.

By STEWART WEISS
Maccabi tames Hapoel in Tel Aviv derby

Hadar stays perfect as head coach with Pnini propelling yellow-and-blue to comprehensive BSL conquest

By ALLON SINAI
Bnei Yehuda battles to 2-2 draw with Beitar in Jerusalem

Beitar has got just two wins to its name from eight Premier League matches to date, registering its fourth 2-2 draw of the campaign on Monday.

By ALLON SINAI
Oliel, Israel finish off Sweden in Davis Cup

Israel had already secured a victory over Sweden and another year in Group I by taking an unassailable 3-0 lead on Saturday.

By ALLON SINAI
Tel Aviv derby marks Hadar’s first league game at helm

Maccabi won its first three BSL games of the campaign under Edelstein and looks to remain the only undefeated team in the league on Monday.

By ALLON SINAI
Beersheba bowls over Maccabi Tel Aviv

Southerners snatch top spot with 2-0 spanking as yellow-and-blue falls to 3rd • Beitar hosts Bnei Yehuda.

By ALLON SINAI
Soccer Roundup: Early battle between Maccabi Tel Aviv, Beersheba

Maccabi is still trying to get used to being the challenger and will enter Sunday’s match as the underdog.

By ALLON SINAI
Tennis: Israel overwhelms Sweden in Davis Cup showdown

Yoni Erlich and Dudi Sela clinched the win in the Group I second round playoff tie.

By ALLON SINAI
Basketball: Hapoel Jerusalem rallies past Nahariya

Curtis Jerrells scored 30 points for Jerusalem, including eight in the decisive run.

By ALLON SINAI
Maccabi Tel Aviv looks rejuvenated under new coach Hadar

After taking over from Erez Edelstein, who was surprisingly sacked last Sunday, Hadar guided Maccabi to its second Euroleague win in three days on Friday night.

By ALLON SINAI
Mac Haifa looks to solidify contender status

Despite its impressive victories over the local powerhouses, there remain plenty of question marks regarding Haifa’s ability to mount a serious challenge for the championship.

By ALLON SINAI
Israel hosts Sweden in Davis Cup at Ramat Hasharon

Israel is hosting a Davis Cup tie in Ramat Hasharon for the first time in four years after losing 3-2 to Hungary in the first round of Group I in March.

By ALLON SINAI
Revived Maccabi Tel Aviv visits Zalgiris

Great opportunity for yellow-and-blue to get back to .500 in Euroleague; Hadar looks to stay perfect.

By ALLON SINAI
Second straight Eurocup victory for Hapoel Jerusalem

The game remained tight in the third period until Hapoel went on a 10-2 run to open an eight-point lead (60-52).

By ALLON SINAI
Maiden continental conquest for Mac TA

Hadar’s yellow-and-blue overcomes slow start, battles to much-needed outcome vs Galatasaray.

By ALLON SINAI
Sportsmen denied right to compete because competition on Shabbat

Since the competition is on Saturday, the two competitors sent letters to the federation asking to compete by shooting on Friday instead. The requests, however, were denied.

By JEREMY SHARON
SINAI SAYS: Surprise sacking of Edelstein a classic Maccabi Tel Aviv head-scratcher

Instead of looking in the mirror, the club’s management yet again found a scapegoat in its head coach, setting the team up for another lost season.

By ALLON SINAI
Mac TA hosts Gala in coach Hadar’s debut

Three days after Edelstein’s sacking, yellow-and-blue targets first Euroleague win of the season.

By ALLON SINAI
Beersheba moves top after Maccabi TA loses to Maccabi Haifa

Haifa registered just its third win of the season, but two of those victories have come against Beersheba and Maccabi Tel Aviv.

By ALLON SINAI

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