Sports News & Analysis Israeli baseball team places fourth in European contestIsrael’s national baseball team advances to Europe-Africa Olympic qualifier. Israeli baseball team advances in Olympic qualifying tournamentIsrael’s national baseball team advances to quarterfinals of the European Baseball Championship in early Olympic qualifying tournament. NBA star hosts basketball clinic for Orthodox and Muslim kidsBoston Celtics basketball star Enes Kanter hosts free basketball clinic in Brooklyn for Muslim and Jewish kids. 'Ban Iran, PA from the Olympics'National Council of Young Israel calls on PA to be banned from Olympics for glorifying 1972 massacre. Top-ranked Jewish tennis player advances to US Open quarterfinalArgentinian-Jewish player Diego Schwartzman advances to US Open quarterfinals for second time in three years. After fleeing Iran, could Iranian judoka come to Israel?Iranian judoka who was ordered by Tehran not to compete against Israel's Sagi Muki invited to competition in Israel - as a refugee.Iranian judoka who was forced to lose congratulates IsraeliSaeid Mollaei, who was forced to throw a match in order to avoid competing against Israel's Sagi Muki, congratulates Muki. Cleveland Browns cut Jewish placekicker Greg JosephFollowing year with the Cleveland Browns, NFL star Greg Joseph cut from team.'Iran put pressure on me to lose, but I came to compete'Iranian judoka speaks out after reportedly seeking asylum in Germany, being forced to throw match to avoid facing Israeli athlete.The Judo Federation chair's threat to the president of IranMarius Vizer called Rouhani, telling him: If Iranian judoka refuses to compete against Israeli contender, Iran won't compete in Olympics.Jewish tennis player makes third round of US OpenArgentine-Jewish tennis player Diego Schwartzman makes it to 3rd round of US Open. German soccer fans call sporting director a 'Jewish pig'German soccer team refuses to acknowledge its fans over anti-Semitic and racist chants. MLB star visits Jewish camp for kids with cancerCleveland Indians' Yasiel Puig visits Camp Simcha for children and teens with cancer, calls it "one of the best days" of his life. David Blatt: I can't and won't complain about multiple sclerosisOlympiacos coach David Blatt writes open letter about life with PPMS, says he's focused on doing his job and doing it well. Jewish and Arab girls practice soccer togetherGirls' soccer teams from around Israel, as well as PA Arab girls' soccer group, meet Chelsea Football Club delegates for special training. 'Feels like home': Omri Casspi returns to IsraelArutz Sheva interview: Israel's Omri Casspi sums up 10-year 'amazing journey' with the NBA, and why he chose to return home to Israel. Israeli NBA star returning to play in IsraelAfter 10 years in NBA, Omri Casspi is coming back to play on Maccabi Tel Aviv. 'Proud to wear Maccabi's jersey with the Star of David.'Jewish athletes gather in Budapest for European Maccabi Games2,300 Jewish athletes from 42 countries gather in Budapest for European Maccabi Games. 'Maccabi Europe' athletes honor 1st Jewish Olympic champJewish athletes will unveil in Budapest a new commemorative headstone at the grave of the first Jewish Olympic champion, Alfred Hajós.Israeli judo team scores gold medal winTohar Butbul won the gold medal at the Grand Prix in Zagreb, Crotia and Peter Paltchik won the bronze in the under 100 kg category. Sandy Koufax statue to be added to Dodger StadiumLA Dodgers will add a statue of legendary Jewish pitcher Sandy Koufax to their stadium as part of a $100 million renovation project. World Muaythai Federation recognizes 'Palestine'Muaythai Federation Championship recognizes 'Palestine', invites coach to represent coaches in ethical declaration before open ceremony. Rivlin to Israel's U20 players: You have made us proudPresident hosts Israeli under-20 basketball team, which won European Championship second time in a row. 'I take my hat off to you all.' Lamar Odom visits Lubavitcher Rebbe’s gravesite with his kids“It’s a miracle to be here at this place with my children, reflecting on a better life we will build together,” former NBA star says. PA soccer chief loses appeal against FIFA suspensionCourt of Arbitration for Sport dismisses Jibril Rajoub's appeal against his year long ban from FIFA for "inciting hatred and violence". Shilo resident to represent Israel in Muaythai ChampionshipKibedy Gordon to represent Israel in IFMA Senior World Championships 2019, Bangkok. Thailand. British tennis champ says club rejected her due to anti-SemitismAngela Buxton, who won at Wimbledon in 1956, claims she was rejected by All England Club because of anti-Semitism. Largest Jewish sporting event of the Americas on now in MexicoPan-American Maccabi Games being held in Mexico City where Jewish athletes compete in 24 sports. Mariano Rivera is a big supporter of IsraelFormer Yankees pitcher, all-time saves leader: 'As a Christian, I understand that the chosen people of God is Israel - Jewish Israel.' BDS takes aim at Arab-Israeli athlete for representing IsraelIsraeli-Arab champion shrugs anti-Zionist pressure to not represent Israel in international competition. Jewish sluggers face off in home run derbyAlex Bregman and Joc Pederson, the two best Jewish home run hitters in professional baseball, face off in home run derby.Iran: Our athletes won't compete against IsraelisHead of Iran’s national Olympic committee says Islamic Republic will never compete against Israel in international competitions. Israeli equestrian show jumping squad to compete in OlympicsFor the first time ever, Israel to field team in Olympics equestrian show jumping competition. Israeli Softball building women’s dream team for 2020 OlympicsIsraeli softball recruiting American Jewish college students and recent graduates, aiming to create 'dream team for 2020 Olympics. Jewish wrestler wins WWE championshipBirthright Israel alum Drew Gulak, known as 'the Philadelphia stretcher', wins World Wrestling Entertainment cruiser-weight championship. Chelsea FC Women to play Israel Women’s National TeamChelsea FC Women to travel to Tel-Aviv to face Israeli women’s national team for 'friendly' match staged to celebrate women’s football. Israeli gymnast Linoy Ashram wins 2 gold medals at Euro Games20-year-old Israeli rhythmic gymnast Linoy Ashram takes two gold medals at European Games in Minsk, Belarus. NFL quarterback spotted at Western Wall'I fell in love with Israel', says Houston Texans' quarterback Deshaun Watson after visiting Israeli town of Shiloh, in Samaria. Robert Kraft takes 15 past, present Patriots players to IsraelNew England Patriots owner is taking 8 current, 7 former players with him to Israel, where he is to receive the Genesis Prize. All-time top foreign soccer scorer to be deported from IsraelInterior Ministry says it sees no reason to authorize stay of Argentinian player Pedro Galvan and his family after his contract canceled. Toronto Raptors Jewish co-owner: We'll visit Israel if we winLarry Tanenbaum, co-owner of team currently competing for NBA championship, says he'll bring the club to visit Israel if it wins the title. Cleveland Browns Jewish kicker shows up at Jewish kid's b-dayCleveland Browns kicker Greg Joseph attends a football-themed 5th birthday party at a local Jewish day school. 'A real mensch.' Drowning out jeers, Polish soccer fans applaud Israeli anthemThousands of Polish soccer fans attending match in Warsaw between their national team and Israel’s applaud during the playing of 'Hatikvah.'Polish soccer team calls win over Israeli team a 'pogrom'Official Facebook page of Polish soccer team says it inflicted "a pogrom" on Israeli team with 4 to 0 win. Ryan Braun breaks Hank Greenberg’s recordMilwaukee Brewers' Ryan Braun hits 332nd home run, breaking Hank Greenberg's record - the most home runs for a Jewish player. Haredi woman takes first place at Latvia marathonBeatie Deutsch, a resident of Har Nof, Jerusalem, finishes in first place in the Riga Marathon in Latvia.History in Iran: Athletes will not be boycottedIranian Judo Federation agrees to stop boycotting Israeli athletes and to abide by non-discrimination principles of Olympic Charter. Israeli judokas win three medals at Grand Slam ChampionshipGefen Primo wins the bronze, Tohar Butbul wins a silver medal and the great Sagi Muki wins the gold medal in Baku, Azerbaijan. PA soccer chief urges Spanish team not to play in JerusalemJibril Rajoub pressuring Atlético Madrid to cancel game in Jerusalem as he is being treated at an Israeli hospital. UK Football Clubs visit the Auschwitz death campArutz Sheva speaks with players from the Chelsea Football Club who attended March of the Living as part of campaign against anti-Semitism. NFL player expresses anger over synagogue attackNew England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman expresses anger over attack on synagogue - and pride for 'strength of our community'. Buenos Aires city honors career of Jewish swimmer Damian BlaumArgentinean Olympic swimmer who started his career at a Jewish sports club honored by Buenos Aires as 'Outstanding Sports Personality.'British, US soccer teams to send group to March of the LivingChelsea Football Club, owned by Roman Abramovich, and New England Revolution, owned by Robert Kraft, announce joint delegation. Jewish outfielder Kevin Pillar traded to San FranciscoSan Francisco Giants acquire Jewish outfielder Kevin Pillar from Toronto Blue Jays in exchange for three players. Alex Bregman signs the largest-ever contract for Jewish athleteHouston Astros' Alex Bregman signs six-year, $100 million contract - the largest deal ever for a Jewish athlete. In Jerusalem marathon, thousands run for special ed kidsThousands run for Team Shalva in the 2019 Jerusalem Marathon. Amare Stoudemire granted Israeli citizenshipFormer NBA star receives his official Israel identity card in a ceremony at the Interior Ministry. 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