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Israel women’s rugby sevens team claims bronze at European championship in Andorra

After an opening loss to Finland, Israel rebounded with dominant wins over Luxembourg, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Bulgaria before edging Slovakia 14-12 in the third-place playoff

ynet Global | 06.15.26

The global protein craze is creating a whey shortage and sending prices soaring

Rising demand from athletes, older adults, food companies and users of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs has pushed high-quality whey protein into short supply, with US wholesale prices up 250% in a year and European prices also hitting records

Associated Press | 06.14.26

Gilad Janklowicz, legendary Bodies in Motion fitness coach, dies at 71

The Israeli-born fitness coach, who became a symbol of the televised workout era, had recently been in advanced talks with Sport 5 for a filmed comeback in Israel that would showcase the country’s landscapes to American viewers

ynet | 06.09.26

Sport becomes new frontline as Ukraine opposes easing of Russian bans

International sports bodies ease restrictions on Russian athletes as Ukraine protests intensify, saying sport is being used to whitewash war crimes; From tennis courts to gymnastics podiums and UEFA disputes, the war over memory and silence continues

Zeev Avrahami | 06.06.26

Israel may miss the FIFA World Cup, but its tech will power the tournament

While the national team sits out another major tournament, Israeli sports-tech pioneers are driving the broadcast, data, and ticketing ecosystem for the world's biggest sporting event

ynet Global | 06.04.26

Historic double podium for Israel as Steinberg wins gold and Tibi takes silver at Europeans

Steinberg clinches European foil sailing gold in a photo finish in Portugal with Shahar Tibi taking silver as Olympic champion Pilar Lamadrid finishes among the contenders

Nadav Zenziper | 05.23.26

רז אדם (ראשון מימין) בזכייה עם נבחרת העתודה ב-2019

Israel national team basketball player Raz Adam dies at 26 in fatal car crash

Hapoel Galil Elyon captain Raz Adam, a former Israel youth national team star who twice won the Under-20 European Championship, was killed in a car crash on Route 90 in northern Israel

Yair Kraus | 05.21.26

Get in the game: stressed kids need a field, not a screen

As children struggle with stress and self-control, experts say regular, low-pressure physical activity can help them release tension, regulate emotions and build resilience

Prof. Ran Yanovich | 05.15.26

At 70, Yehuda Greenfeld wins two gold medals for Israel at World Deaf Chess Championship

Grandmaster Greenfeld wins gold in both blitz and rapid chess at a tournament in Spain, adding another remarkable chapter to his international career; Israeli player Yevgeny Shevtsiuk also wins bronze in the 55-and-over category

ynet | 05.14.26

She ran 250 miles in an ultramarathon, slept 19 minutes and beat every man on the course

After nearly two and a half days of nonstop running, Rachel Entrekin shattered the course record in one of the world’s toughest ultramarathons, beat every man in the field and showed how mental endurance can erase gender boundaries

Zeev Avrahami | 05.13.26

The team that changed basketball forever: Harlem Globetrotters turn 100

A young Jewish man assembled a team of black players, gave them a New York name and took them across America; they became a symbol of black excellence in white America, with success that crossed borders, genders, races and classes; 'We are ambassadors of goodwill'

Zeev Avrahami | 05.03.26

The dream team: 10 greatest Israeli athletes of all time

They stood on Olympic podiums to the sound of 'Hatikvah,' scored historic goals and brought national pride to the court — a special ranking of the 10 greatest Israeli athletes in the country’s history

Avner Borochov | 04.22.26

Why men over 50 are spending big on bikes and can’t stop riding

From high-end gear costing tens of thousands to weekly rides and post-ride debates, growing group of Israeli men in their 50s and beyond are turning cycling into sport, therapy and lifestyle; 'Cycling clears your head'

Meshi Ayad | 04.18.26

Israeli and Iranian face off in chess match despite war, shaking hands in rare moment

Amid escalating Israel-Iran conflict, Israeli player Yarden Bloch meets Iranian opponent who chose to compete despite expected boycott; the two shake hands and play, offering a rare moment of humanity and hope on the global stage

ynet | 03.31.26

The ‘Jewish Jordan’ resets course after fame and lost NBA dream with faith

Once a teenage basketball sensation, Tamir Goodman now develops tech used by NBA teams; he opens up about fame, violent coach, injuries and why he chose faith over playing on Shabbat

Ayala Or-El, Los Angeles | 03.28.26