Tycoon Roman Abramovich Sues HarperCollins for Defamation over ‘Putin’s People’
The book was written by investigative journalist Catherine Belton who served for many years as the Moscow correspondent for the Financial Times.
Italy Issues Guidelines for Dealing with Anti-Semitism at Soccer Matches
New guidelines issued by the Italian Interior Ministry govern how police may halt or interrupt a soccer match because of racist or anti-Semitic behavior by fans or on the pitch.
PMW Report Leads to Germany’s Cancellation of PA Sports Deal
Germany had planned to send sports expert Gert Engels to coach the Palestinian Authority football team over a 2-year period.
Biden Approves $1 billion Arms Sale to Qatar Same Time US Beats Iran in...
Much like all of Iran’s other neighbors, Qatar is uneasy.
American Karate Team Members Reflect On Maccabiah Experience
Although anti-Semitism no longer excludes Jewish athletes from the Olympics, Israel continues to host the Maccabiah Games for Diaspora Jews and all Israelis, Jew or non-Jew, every four years.
Report: Cristiano Ronaldo Sold Ballon d’Or Trophy to Israel’s Wealthiest Man
Idan Ofer bought the trophy at the Make-a-Wish Foundation auction.
Tiberias Marathon Underway
It's only 35.6 degrees (F) outside, but that won't stop the runners.
The Tiberias Marathon is currently underway this cold Friday morning.
Beitar JM Soccer Team Owner Shot
This isn't the first assassination attempt against him.
Israeli Olympic Medalist Auctions Her Rio Name Patch to Benefit Children with Cancer
The former judo world champion in the 63 kilogram division started an eBay auction on Tuesday, which will continue for five days until August 29.
Obama Censures LA Clippers’ Jewish Owner for Racist Comments (Video)
Just as sad as Sterling’s racist comments is that Jewish leaders tacitly accept his having a non-Jewish mistress.
Israeli Army Calls Seton Hall Basketball Player’s Number
An Israeli playing basketball at Seton Hall University was ordered to return home to serve in the army.
The Israel Defense Forces told Tom Maayan,...
Israelis Barred from Saudi Chess Tournament Demand Action from World Chess Body
Israeli chess grandmaster Ilya Smirin and former spokesperson for the Israeli Chess Federation Lior Aizenberg have written to FIDE requesting financial compensation and seeking assurances that it will not allow host countries to perpetrate such discrimination against Israelis.
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.
Haifa U Study Shows Emotions Provide Clues to Future Behavior – in Baseball, Too
When people express emotions, others can identify how that person feels according to facial expressions, body language, tone of voice, and so forth.
The Night Kobe Bryant Said He Wouldn’t Mind being Jewish
It boggles the mind that Maccabi Tel Aviv had a chance to count the amazing Kobe Bryant in its ranks – and he already looked fantastic in a yellow uniform…
WATCH: Bedouin Teen Smashes Police Car Window Celebrating Moroccan World Cup Win
Apparently, that's how you celebrate.
First Bedouin Baseball Pitcher? You Be the Judge
In his initial investigation, the suspect claimed that he did not intend to hit vehicles, only to train.
Belgian Athlete who ‘quenelled’ Banned for 10 Games
The European governing body of soccer, UEFA, announced the punishment on Tuesday against Omar Rahou, who made the gesture several times at a European...
FIFA to Rebuild Hamas Rocket Launching Site
FIFA generously plans to rebuild the Gaza soccer stadium. The stadium was used as a Hamas launching pad to shoot Fajr-5 rockets at Tel Aviv and Jerusalem.
Baseball Hall of Fame Celebrates Jewish Big League Spy Moe Berg
Yankees and Mets legendary manager Casey Stengel said he was "the strangest man ever to play baseball."
Germany Haggling over Reparations to Families of 11 Munich Massacre Athletes
"When we talk about reparations, this should be in proportion with other terrorist incidents that took place within Germany."
First Israeli Team in Tour de France Gets ‘Start-Up Nation’ Sponsorship
The Israel Cycling Academy (ICA) on Wednesday announced its partnership with Start-Up Nation Central, a Tel Aviv-based non-profit organization that connects companies around the...
Another Jewish Owner for the LA Clippers
Steve Ballmer of Microsoft fame, has won the bid to buy the LA Clippers, for $2 billion dollars.
Israeli Ice Hockey Women Back in the Game after IIHF Rescinds Ban
An official letter from the IIHF said the threat of discrimination and exclusion had been removed.
Quick, Somebody Tell the Messiah — No Soccer in Israel this Shabbat
The union of Israeli soccer players asked a labor court in Tel Aviv to suspend soccer games on Shabbat, because they’ve been conducted illegally. Only Shas can bring back the game.
Poles Condemn Skinhead Attack on Israeli Soccer Team
The Polish government's statement said: "We strongly condemn aggression and violence against any person."
Israeli Sports Minister Miri Regev Visits Mosque in United Arab Emirates
Culture and Sports Minister Miri Regev was invited by an official representative of United Arab Emirates to an official visit at the Sheikh Zayed...
Report: Qatar Behind Argentine Game Cancellation
The same sources suggest Argentina, which hopes to host the 2030 World Cup, was reluctant to upset the Arab voting bloc inside FIFA.
Algerian Judoka Suspended, Sent Home, for Chickening Out of Fighting Superior Israeli Opponent
The chance of getting routed by a much better, established Israeli fighter was too intimidating for Fethi "Chicken Heart" Nourine.
Israeli Swimmer Mark Malyar Wins 2nd Gold Medal, Breaks World Record in Paralympic Games
Malyar began swimming at age 5 with his brother as part of hydrotherapy treatment.