Iranian Judoka Flees to Germany After Being Threatened for Interacting with Israeli Athlete

A former member of Iran’s national judo team was threatened by the Iran Judo Federation for having a friendly meeting with Israeli judoka Sagi Muki.

Israeli Sports Technology Business Execs Showcase Products in America

Israeli sports technology company execs were in the United States this summer to showcase their latest products.

Linoy Ashram Wins Israel’s First-Ever Olympic Gold Medal in Rhythmic Gymastics

“I’m Israeli of Yemenite and Greek parents, so I wanted to prove to everyone that although I am unusual in this field I will go far.”

PA Cries ‘Foul,’ Cancels Peres’ ‘Peace Process Soccer Game’

The Palestinian Authority is just as stubborn as Shimon Peres. Every time he tries to resurrect it, the PA buries it deeper. This time around, they kicked his “soccer peace” game in the teeth.

Former Israeli Athletics Champion Suspected of Human Trafficking

In addition to the Israel Police, the investigation was also conducted by the Tax Authority and the National Insurance Institute, since the network is believed to be used to launder millions in illegal funds.

Trump Suspends Most Air Travel, NBA Shuts Down, Tom Hanks Tested Positive, Coronavirus in...

By now evidence exists on six continents that the virus has infected more than 120,000 people and killed more than 4,300.

Jewish Groups Rebuke Tottenham Fans for Calling Themselves ‘Yid Army’

The Jewish Tottenham fans use the term as an in-your-face against their opponents who use similar terms as a form of racism and anti-Semitism.

10 Jewish-American Players Slated to Represent Israel in Baseball Tournament

This will mark the first time Jewish-American athletes play for Israel in a world championship.

Israeli Citizen, Former Tennis Star, Dies in NYC

The accident is the first for the New York Citi Bike sharing program in more than 43 million trips since its start in 2013.

Tunisia Banished from Davis Cup for Boycotting Israel

Tunisia was suspended from next year’s Davis Cup after ordering one of its national team members to withdraw from a tournament rather than play...

NFL’s Aaron Donald & NBA’s Jaylen Brown Cut Business Ties with Kanye West

The brands Balenciaga and Adidas have also dropped West, and JPMorgan Chase suspended its account with his fashion company, Yeezy.

Turkey Detains Israeli Soccer Star Who Scored a Goal for the Hostages

The Antalyaspor soccer club located in the city of Antalya, Turkey, has discontinued the contract of its Israeli player Sagiv Yehezkel over a gesture...

Playoff Picture All Set

Morashragas' victims may get a chance at revenge very soon.

Jewish Groups Slam Racist Rant Attributed to Donald Sterling

Abraham Foxman, the Anti-Defamation League’s national director labeled as “reprehensible” the racist remarks attributed to Donald Sterling, the Jewish owner of the Los Angeles...

Israeli Court Rules: It Is Criminal for Jews to Enter Areas Where Police Cannot...

On its face the ruling is tantamount to a NY City judge punishing a victim of violence for entering a dangerous neighborhood without first receiving police permission.

Eagles’ Howie Roseman Voted NFL’s Smartest General Manager

“If I was gonna go into the lab and build a GM, it’s a guy that can deal with the media, a guy that knows personnel and a guy that knows money."

30,000 Israelis Clean Out Newly Opened Decathlon Sporting Goods Store in a Week

The new 3,000-square meter store is located at the G shopping mall in Rishon Lezion and offers 16,000 items in 60 different departments.

PM Netanyahu Meets with Israeli Judo Champions

This was Israel’s first-ever opportunity to host the prestigious match.

LeBron James Apologizes for ‘Jewish Money’ Post, Thought It Complemented Jews

Back in 2016, when James was playing for the Cleveland Cavaliers, he was instrumental in getting the team's Israeli head coach David Blatt fired.

Race Starting at Gaza Crossing to Commemorate Lt. Hadar Goldin Reaches Knesset

The purpose of the race was to intensify public discourse on the government's obligation to bring Hadar and Oron back.

Amar’e Stoudemire Scores Points for United Hatzalah

The official exchange rate is one dollar per point.

Paraglider Crashes into Cliff on Netanya Beach

The website Israel with Style promotes the paragliding sport in a way that could explain Wednesday's crash.

Israeli Soccer Team to Play in NY for First Time in Decades

Israel's national soccer team will be making its first New York appearance in decades for a match against Honduras at Citi Field on June...

US Envoys Talk Sports With Israeli, PA Basketball Coaches

The coaches said they're looking forward to traveling together to the United States so they can compare coaching techniques with their American counterparts.

Israel’s NBA Player Omri Casspi Undergoes Appendectomy

Omri Casspi, the first Israeli to play in the NBA, had an appendectomy. The Cleveland Cavaliers forward had his appendix removed on Saturday night at...

Cavaliers’ Former Israeli Coach David Blatt Announces He Has MS

"I’m a coach and my job is to lead, to teach and inspire many people. The fact that I’m not that mobile or active does not affect my mental ability to do these things."

Turkey to Deport Israeli Soccer Player After Gesture of Support for Hostages

"Turkey has become a dark dictatorship, working against humane values and sports values. "Whoever arrests a soccer player for an act of identification with 136 abductees . . . represents a culture of murder and hatred."

NFL Stars Coming to Israel Next Week, Will Be Baptized in Jordan River

The visiting players will hold an exhibition match in Jerusalem with the Israeli Football team on Saturday evening, February 18.

FIFA Deletes Anti-Israel Resolution from Congress Agenda

The FIFA council decided it's simply “too early” for the congress to make a decision on such an issue.

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