Sports

The discovery of a Jewish Negro League star forces a rewrite of Jewish baseball history

Oscar Levis was one of the finest pitchers of his era. He was Black and he was Jewish. And for a century, baseball didn’t have the categories to say so.

OCTOBER 23, 2026|ByZACHARY KRANC/JTA

Oscar Levis, known early in his career as “Chick Levy,” and later as “Oscal,” was celebrated as the premier pitcher in Panama before joining the Cuban Stars and Hilldale Daisies in the Negro Leagues.

Hapoel Tel Aviv players celebrate on the bench during their 90-81 comeback Euroleague victory over Virtus Bologna in Bulgaria.

Hapoel Tel Aviv rallies in Euroleague basketball, Jerusalem stays perfect in EuroCup

Hapoel Jerusalem remained unbeaten in the EuroCup with a commanding 100-64 victory over Riga Zelli, while Bnei Herzliya fell 86-74 to Porto in Basketball Champions League action.

OCTOBER 22, 2026|ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN

Maccabi Haifa players celebrate during a recent victory as Barak Bachar’s Greens continue their resurgence, climbing to second place in the Israeli Premier League and emerging as serious contenders in the championship race.

From preseason disaster to title contender: How Barak Bachar turned Maccabi Haifa around

For now, the broader message is unmistakable: Writing off Maccabi Haifa after its preseason struggles would have been premature.

OCTOBER 22, 2026|ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN

LeBron James #23 of the Philadelphia 76ers in action during the game against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on October 20, 2026 in New York City.

Trump says LeBron James showed disrespect during US national anthem

Trump accused NBA star LeBron James of disrespecting the US national anthem after sharing footage of him stretching and making basketball movements during its performance.

OCTOBER 22, 2026|ByREUTERS

Eleven Jewish hockey players to watch in the NHL this season

A handful of players with reported Jewish heritage either practice another religion or have unconfirmed Jewish status, with a number of Jewish players also beginning the season in the AHL.

OCTOBER 3, 2026ByJACOB GURVIS/JTA

Jerusalem’s new basketball roster impresses as Lofton Jr. lives up to the hype

Jerusalem has assembled the talent, hired an experienced coach, and made its Euroleague ambitions clear. Now it must turn that potential into results.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2026ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN

KENNY LOFTON JR. has quickly emerged as a dominant force for Hapoel Jerusalem, showcasing the all-around ability that has made him one of the team’s most exciting new additions.

Ireland defeats Israel 3-0 amid pre-game controversy, plenty of pressure

The small group of Irish supporters cheered on their team, while the much larger and considerably noisier group of Israeli supporters cheered on Israel.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2026ByALAN SHATTER

ISRAEL FANS at Nagyerdei Stadion, Debrecen, Hungary, wave flags after the match of the blue-and-white 3-0 loss to Ireland in Nations League action.

Ireland-Israel tensions spill into sports, and the ball is in Dublin's court now - opinion

An upcoming soccer match between Israel and Ireland is sidelining sports, engaging in foul play instead in the form of biased, anti-Israel rhetoric.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2026ByDAVID BEN-BASAT

Soccer: Israel's Abu Farchi sent off after controversial gun gesture celebration

Israel forward Saied Abu Farchi was shown a red card after celebrating his goal against Austria by using the corner flag to mimic a gun, leaving Israel with 10 players in a 3-1 Nations League defeat.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2026ByREUTERS

Israel's forward #22 Saied Abu Farchi (top L) celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the UEFA Nations League Group B3 football match between Austria and Israel in Linz, Austria on September 24, 2026.

Israel head coach Ran Ben Shimon addresses grueling schedule ahead of Nations League opener

Ben Shimon said Israel’s objective in the Nations League is clear: challenge for the top two places while recognizing the competition’s importance as a pathway toward the European Championship.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2026ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN

Israel Coach Ran Ben Shimon has challenged the blue-and-white to compete for the top two places in its Nations League group as the team begins a demanding international campaign.

New Jerusalem basketball club ‘Hapoel HaShisha’ turns sport into a platform for community and hope

Hapoel HaShisha, or “The Beautiful Six” Basketball Club, was established two years after the brutal murder of six hostages in Gaza.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF

A screenshot of hapoel HaShisha's social media home page.

'No cure for stupidity': Israel's Football Association blasts Irish coach's calls to boycott match

The coach's comments followed an open letter asking the Ireland national football team to boycott its upcoming UEFA Nations League fixtures against Israel.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2026ByAARON GLICK

Head Coach Heimir Hallgrimsson of Republic of Ireland looks on prior to the International Friendly match between Republic of Ireland and North Macedonia at Aviva Stadium on March 31, 2026 in Dublin, Ireland.

Irish athletes group urges national team to boycott matches against Israeli soccer team

Irish Sport for Palestine said the signatories included Olympian Ciara Mageean, former footballer Louise Quinn, former rugby flyhalf Tony Ward, and boxers Tyrone McKenna and Eric Donovan.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2026ByREUTERS

Demonstrators hold a banner urging the Football Association of Ireland (FAI) to boycott upcoming UEFA fixtures with Israel, in support of Palestinians during a protest in relation to the ceasefire in Gaza, in Dublin, Ireland, February 21, 2026.

A storybook debut as Yam Madar begins his Maccabi Tel Aviv journey

Yam Madar made his debut with Maccabi Tel Aviv, where he led his new team to a preseason Super Cup win over Hapoel Tel Aviv.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2026ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN